24hr Grub List
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outerspace at 03.2.10 - 4:46 am
I've found myself in this situation too many times: the ride I'm on ends; my crew and I are on our way home but we're hungry, and it's 2am (or later). We just gotta find something to eat. Carl's Jr and Denny's are out of the question; we want something with character (well, a different kind of character, anyway).
So where do we go?
Share with us! List your favorite places to eat after hours. What neighborhood, what kind of food, what price point?
Northridge (technically) on Roscoe and Balboa:
El Indio Mexican Restaurant: cheap, delicious, probably kill you, GREAT after a ride. They put milanesa in burritos. What more could you ask for?
North Hollywood on Magnolia and Tujunga:
Sitton's North Hollywood Diner: traditional "American fare," not the cheapest, but pretty good to chill out, maybe sober up after a party ride. Bottomless coffee, huge breakfasts served around the clock.
North Hollywood on Victory and Coldwater:
Que Ricos: most (all?) Valley Ridazz know about Que Ricos. Cheap alternative to NoHo Diner, Mexican food all day and all night.
DTLA (sorta) on Beverly and Rampart (other locations for the weak of heart):
Tommy's: I'm surprised how many people have never been. Super cheap, ultra-delicious, unfortunately not even close to vegetarian-friendly... chili you up!
My list is kinda weak, which is why I'm starting this thread. Strengthen the list!!
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I'm sorry but tommy's el indio Que Ricos should be on the same as Denny's and Carl's Jr.
crossbones03.2.10 - 5:59 am
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coral cafe in burbank is open till like 3AM.
you can get a hefty meal for about 8 to 9 dollars.
they have cheaper spreads for like 5-6 dollars.
they have a huge menu.
everything from greasy diner food, to greasy mexican, to greasy breakfast, greasy everything.
KiMS103.2.10 - 8:43 am
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There is that burrito place on Santa Monica and Vermont that's not bad. Watch out for plenty of Tranny hookers there though.
goosegoose03.2.10 - 10:31 am
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"coral cafe in burbank is open till like 3AM."
Hell naw, Mike. The Coral Cafe is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. I should know... me and my friends are always there late late nights just having coffee in the back. Careful though, a lot of police officers love to frequent that spot for the same reason but as long as you don't act like a complete drunk or asshole you'll be fine. Try their cajun shrimp!! MMMmmmm good.
July03.2.10 - 11:33 am
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Dumpster Diving doesn't close, right?
never been, but some folks here swear by it.
md203.2.10 - 11:35 am
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wait you're right!!!!
it's DELIVERY that is till 3AM.
man, gettin delivery from that place after a long night is pretty awesome.
KiMS1 responding to a
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03.2.10 - 11:44 am
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I'm actually planning a "tour de foods" monthly ride where we'll hit up amazing late-night food joints so i've been studying some favorites:
DAMIANOS MR PIZZA. this place is on fairfax ave. at oakwood ave (between melrose and beverly). this is EASILY my favorite pizza place in LA, hands down. slightly expensive (2.75 a slice w/o tax, 3.00 flat with the tax) but i cant find better pizza anywhere other than new york. open till 6 AM on the week and 7 AM on the weekend!!! WTF?!?!?! this place specializes in all-night, amazing pizza, and a huge selection of beer too.
BENITOS TACOS SHOP - right down the street from damianos on the corner of fairfax and beverly, this place is open till 2 AM sun-wed and 4AM thurs-sat. easily my favorite bean and cheese burrito in LA. the way they make their tortillas is unlike any other place i know, you just bite in and it's so juicy and delicious, YUM. only 2.99 for the B&C? PERFECT!
cinco de mayo - great 24-hour mexican place on the corner of washington pl. and sepulveda bl. a favorite of taco tuesdays, they give huge portions at great prices, although tito's taco next door is my preferred place, they close around 10 or 9 i believe so cinco de mayo is great. johnnies pastrami is great right next door too, dont know how late it's open though.
superblueman303.2.10 - 11:51 am
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Kind of pricey ($8-$15), but Bossa Nova in Hollywood and Westwood is open til 4am 7 days a week!
Canary on Westwood blvd. is a Persian restaurant open til 3:30am on Fri and Sat
Coe coe buttaa03.2.10 - 12:18 pm
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Koraku in Downtown off 2nd in Little Tokyo is open till 3.
Graham03.2.10 - 12:28 pm
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Yeah, tell me about it. It's definitely a gem in the valley.
July responding to a
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03.2.10 - 12:40 pm
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you motherfuckers don't deserve koraku!
imachynna03.2.10 - 3:31 pm
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Cinco De Mayo, Taco's Mexico DTLA, or the Taco "Tuesdays" Truck
X-Large responding to a
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03.2.10 - 3:37 pm
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oh yeah
AND THEY SERVE BEER.
KiMS1 responding to a
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03.2.10 - 3:44 pm
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Yeah, me and my girl were having some drinks there a couple nights ago in the back (new policy says you can't drink in the back anymore, gotta be inside, but I been going there for over 12+ years and I know most of the bus boys and some of the waitresses that they let us slide).
July responding to a
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03.2.10 - 4:14 pm
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Benito's, its right next to a carwash on wilshire just below the 405, is on the south side of the road, right across the street from Cacaos ( or however you spell that lame ass coffee shops name) $5 super nacho, SHIT IS BANGIN!
rub_my_crank03.2.10 - 4:20 pm
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you motherfuckers don't deserve koraku!
え〜っ？！こう楽行く価値ないってオメーこそじゃん！だれにそんな物伝えてんだと思うかぇ！
jksmile, we're all friends here.
outerspace responding to a
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03.14.10 - 10:58 pm
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Cacaos has been there for at least 10 15 years. And about the only coffee shop I can think of in LA that you can go, hang out, get a coffee at 3 in the morning. But yeah.. I love to hear advice on were to eat in LA from people who just moved here from Utah. Please enlighten us?
buckchin responding to a
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03.14.10 - 11:24 pm
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"Forgot to add that its in Santa Monica"
Oh yeah I forgot to add, its not in santa monica, its on santa monica. See just because something is on santa monica blvd does not mean its in the city of santa monica. get it?
buckchin responding to a
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03.14.10 - 11:35 pm
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don't shit talk cacao. that place has been around forever, and is probably one of the few coffee places, let alone late night places thats completely independently owned. the two dudes who own it now [ they acquired it recently ] are also some really awesome guys. used to go there in high school when my cousin worked there and hang out. although the crowd there is super weird now. i think mostly recovering alcoholics?
tinycities responding to a
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03.14.10 - 11:49 pm
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Exactly what I'm saying. We used to go to that place like 10 years ago, at 3 in the morning, get a coffee and pay board game's. Where else can you do that in in LA?
buckchin responding to a
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03.14.10 - 11:55 pm
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Cacao is a good place. Most Pho places are 24 hours. Canters on fairfax.
barleye03.15.10 - 12:04 am
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across the street from canters theres a pizza place called damianos. its way overpriced, but not as much as canter's.
pretty good for a sit-down place that's late night. they close at 6 am. you can always buy beer there.
tortuga_veloce responding to a
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03.15.10 - 12:10 am
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Suehiro Cafe in little tokyo. Open till three on weelends.
buckchin03.15.10 - 12:27 am
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"pay board game's" fuck I cant spell. Play,
whats up sinaphile? hopefully louis and I left your house in a respectful manner?
buckchin responding to a
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03.15.10 - 12:54 am
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On the westside..
1.Jerry's famous Deli in the marina is 24 hours.. (It's in a mini mall by the movie theaters on Mindanao)
2. There's the usual Del Taco and IHOP on Lincoln blvd south of Washington
3. Last but not least La Cabana on Rose & Lincoln is open till 3am..homemade tortillas mmmmm
Lady Sadie03.15.10 - 12:56 am
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Thank you for starting this thread! I cant cook worth a sh*t, so I have to eat out 80% of the time.
Anyone know of good pizza places in the valley???
speedybrian200003.15.10 - 1:16 am
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I live way out in Chatsworth... if you're ever all the way out this way, Uncle Ernie's is pretty freakin' amazing pizza. They're not open late, though.
outerspace responding to a
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03.15.10 - 2:07 am
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try lido's pizza on victory and sepulveda.... open pretty late. pizzasaurus rex is good too ( i think it's in northridge)
superblueman3 responding to a
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03.15.10 - 8:58 am
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Ooooo La Cabana is SOOO GOOD. Their margaritas a delish, too.
TOI is open til 4am 7-days a week (two locations, one on Wilshire and one on Sunset)
Also, most Subways are 24-7 in/near Westwood village (or more specifically, the one on Santa Monica and Sawtelle)
Coe coe buttaa responding to a
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03.15.10 - 2:05 pm
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La Cabana is good! I haven't been there in a while but I know they used to serve alcohol until they closed
buckchin responding to a
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03.15.10 - 2:17 pm
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I have Domiano's use their bolognese sauce on the pizza instead of regular pizza sauce. A friend told about that, Mmmmm...
Down the street is Dupar's, open 24/7 @ Fairfax & 3rd. I kinda like the buttermilk pancakes, sometimes.
Gern03.15.10 - 3:29 pm
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No-Ho Dinner
11329 Magnolia Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 761-3341
Just two blocks from the NoHo redline (subway) station caddy corner to North Hollywood Park (Amelia Erhart Statue.)
reviews: http://www.yelp.com/biz/andrews-north-hollywood-diner-north-hollywood
Amazing place for cyclists, Indoors is encased in huge stained glass panels, outdoors there is an out-door enclosed smoking patio (with fireplace) where you can site and eat and smoke right next to your bikes (if you lock them to the gate enclosure).
Friendly service, great breakfasts from eggs Benedict to huge bowls of steaming oatmeal with all the fixings (berries, brown sugar, nuts, etc).
One of the best tuna melts and french fries in town - ask for it on sour dough bread.
Homemade pies, tapioca and chocolate puddings, and ice cream for dessert.
Excellent daily dinner specials and breakfast, lunch and dinner are served 24 hours.
Girl Power03.15.10 - 3:43 pm
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Hey buckchin I didnt just move here from utah I've been out here in la for the past 6 years, is this what you do in your free time, is talk shit to someone you've never met just because they voice their opion on a local coffee shop? I could give a shit if its privately owned, or how long its been around, its filled with weird ass people, and 16 year old hipsters.
rub_my_crank responding to a
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03.15.10 - 3:48 pm
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The TOI on Wilshire in Santa Monica is no more. They closed a few months back.
The one on Sunset is pretty solid though.
JB responding to a
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03.15.10 - 4:27 pm
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you're a touchy one aren't you? have you been
drinking the breast milk, too? I think it's messing with your head.
Ktown has quite a few 24 hour places I have noticed...
shotgunBOOMBOOM responding to a
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03.15.10 - 6:48 pm
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I love NoHo but..
NOHO DINER SUX!!!
SnapperS03.15.10 - 7:20 pm
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Mel's Diner on hollywood and highland 24hrs 365
Huey55503.19.10 - 5:28 pm
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Dumpster Diving doesn't close, right?
You'd be surprised. My partner in minor property crime and I tried to hit a TJ dumpster one night a little past midnight and there was nothing. Nothing! I guess you have to visit this particular spot right after they close or it's already picked clean.
PC responding to a
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03.19.10 - 9:27 pm
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DTLA. 337 1st, little tokyo.
SUEHIRO CAFE!!!!
SHRIMP CHOW MEIN, CHICKEN BOWLS, ICE CREAM. etc.
THINK IT CLOSED @/AROUND 3 AM, NOT SURE ON THAT.
so f-ing good after RWNN.
thanks to rick, mark and jamie who accidentally payed! (long story)
Jeff Yess03.20.10 - 2:18 pm
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Coffee sucks anyway.
It's all about raspberry iced tea, and hot chocolate mixed with Brandiddy!!!!
bentstrider responding to a
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03.20.10 - 2:28 pm
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