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The Original Pantry


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4 of 5 stars 36 ratings
36 ratings
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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#569 of 3,745 restaurants in Los Angeles
  • Cuisines: American, Steakhouse
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Address: 877 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90017-2507
  • Phone:  (213) 972-9279
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3 of 5 stars
Sutter 154 contributions
Fortaleza, Brazil
Jan 12, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The restaurant has been there for decades, and is worth a stop if only for the old-time greasey-spoon restaurant atmosphere. Its popularity can be evidenced by the lines(we ended up sitting at the counter due to the wait for tables on a Sunday evening shortly after Christmas). The full menu lists many Midwestern favorites you may not have seen on... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 3, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Great cafe in the center of la's downtown. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 1, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

OK, the place is a little greasy. It's got that depression era atmosphere, but the food (try the Pantry Burger, it is just awesome). Open 24-7 and the breakfast is great. Cash only with a caged cashier, can't blame them, Skid Row is after all only 4 blocks away. more

just gross
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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 24, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

just gross more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 21, 2008

Pretty basic, but brings back great memories of childhood. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 24, 2008

I love this place because: 1) It's been open 24-7 for about 100 years, 2) they employ ex-cons as waiters, 3) they serve MEAT & POTATOES, 4) everyone gets fresh baked sourdough and fresh coleslaw as soon as they sit down, and 5) it's a part of LA culture. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 18, 2008

Love the character of the place. Makes you think of how old newspaper men and women used to dine on wooden booths. more

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4 of 5 stars
romcallis 28 contributions
huntington beach
Mar 10, 2008

Great atmosphere, kind an old school diner out of the Depression era with big counter and dining area...big portions...the beef tenderloin steat (filet mignon) is as big as Ruth Chris or Morton's but for about $15...breakfasts are also great...limited menu but again plentiful...go early or later to avoid the long lines more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 29, 2008

Food was good, but I don't know if I'd say it was so outstanding nor unique enough to want to go back. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 25, 2008

Delicious food and lots of it! You have to wait a bt, so wear comfortable shoes. more

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The Original Pantry Address

877 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90017-2507
Tel: (213) 972-9279
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.