The Snobbery: Late Nite

Restaurant Reviews - Late Nite




Late Nite
	Food	Service	Cost
Cafe Santa Monica	6	5	$7
2906 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA (310) 829-7871	Directions

Cafe Santa Monica recently changed ownership and is no longer 24/7. It's open late (until around 2am), and the food is still passable, but now that it's not open all the time, it's not quite as high on my list of late-nite places to go. Still worth a try, nevertheless. ( American / Late Nite )

	Food	Service	Cost
Canters	6	4	$12
419 North Fairfax, West Hollywood, CA (323) 651-2030	Directions

My first experience at Canters was this past Christmas Eve. A friend and I were looking for something to do in LA, and this was the only place open. This is not surprising as Canter's is a Jewish Deli in West Hollywood. Even better, it's open 24/7, which is probably why I end up going there at least once a week. They serve all the usual deli sandwiches and an assortment of Jewish fare (decent Matzo Ball Soup, for one). I highly recommend the Pastrami Sandwich or the Canter's Fairfax. And don't think that just because it's a Jewish Deli that it's a boring place. After 10pm or so there's often a very interesting assortment of people there. This is probably among the best 24-hour restaurants in the LA area. Reservations are definitely not required. ( American / Late Nite )

	Food	Service	Cost
Carrows	3	2	$7
815 Fremont Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030 (626) 799-0561	Directions

Ahh... Carrows. Carrows is one of my regular late nite hang out places to get food. It's not too expensive, and way better than Denny's. Way better is, of course, a relative statement. The food is decent (that is, edible and occasionally good), but the service sucks. I've never been there during the day, so I don't know how it varies with time. It is, unfortunately, one of the few close 24 hour eateries. NOTE: The Carrows in South Pasadena closes the first Monday of every month to clean their carpets. ( American )

	Food	Service	Cost
Coffee House	7	5	$6
8226 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90069 (323) 848-7007	Directions

Coffee House used to be the most incredible 24-hour restaurant I've found. Unfortunately, now it's only open really late. They have very good, huge sandwiches, great breakfasts, and awesome french fries. It's a bit trendy but a great place to hit up after the bars or clubs on Sunset. Ironically, their coffee sucks. ( American / Late Nite )

	Food	Service	Cost
Denny's	3	1	$7
2627 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 795-0192	Directions

Everyone's been to Denny's. If you haven't, go, just for the experience, but don't say I didn't warn you. The food sucks, the service is even worse, and the new quasi-futuristic decor comes with quasi-futuristic prices. If you want a late nite place, go to either Carrows or Canters. ( American )

	Food	Service	Cost
Go Go Cafe	6	5	$13
140 West Valley Boulevard, San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 280-3776	Directions

Go Go Cafe is a late nite Chinese/American fusion restaurant (I think). It serves a strange assortment of food, most of which I didn't really like. It's also kind of pricey and trendy, qualities that do not endear it to me. It is open late at night (usually until 4am), so that's a bonus. I wouldn't go back, however. ( Asian )

	Food	Service	Cost
Jerry's Famous Deli	5	4	$12
Locations throughout the LA area	Directions

Jake's is a hole-in-the-wall place in Old Pas (imagine that!). They have burgers and some other finger-food. Probably a nice place for lunch once in a while. The service sucks, but the food is decent. Try the Ostrich Burger. They also have an ok bar with lots of pool tables in the basement. ( American )