Late Night Eats

I always complain there aren't enough late night eatries in LA but here's a few to start with, courtesy of the LA Times.

101 Coffee Shop -- LOVE THEIR MEATLOAF!!!
6145 Franklin Ave., L.A., (323) 467-1175. 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily.
Unaffected Hollywood favorite finishes late nights right with a killer jukebox.

Astro Family Restaurant
2300 Fletcher Drive, L.A., (323) 663-9241
Traditional fare and nontraditional people-watching at Silver Lake's all-night option.

Bob's Big Boy
4211 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank, (818) 843-9334. www.bobs.net.
A local landmark, the oldest remaining location of the nationwide chain remembers its roots with round-the-clock hours and classic car nights.

The Brite Spot
1918 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A., (213) 484-9800. 7 a.m. to 4 a.m. daily.
Vegan-friendly fare for an indie-minded mix of locals and young Eastside hipsters.

Canter's Deli
419 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A., (323) 651-2030.
L.A. classic draws diners from Largo and other Fairfax bars, as well as its own raucous Kibbitz Room.

Conrad's
820 N. Central Ave., Glendale, (818) 246-6547.
Also: 861 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, (626) 577-7603.
Foothill-dwelling regulars find an alternative to Denny's at this traditional family-style restaurant.

Coral Cafe
3321 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank, (818) 566-9725.
Open since 1957, the Valley diner caters to an after-hours bar crowd as well as coffee-sipping high school kids.

Dolores Restaurant
11407 Santa Monica Blvd, L.A., (310) 477-1061.
Retro-styled diner has earned a following among UCLA students and other Westsiders.

Earl's Home Cookin'
807 N. Tustin St., Orange, (714) 639-8590.
Bargain-priced specials and a full-service smoker's patio caters to O.C.'s young and old "25/7."

Fred 62
1840 N. Vermont Ave., L.A., (323) 667-0062.
The '50s diner gets cooler with a stylish sense of humor.

The Kettle
1138 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach, (310) 545-8511.
As the rest of Manhattan Beach goes dark, CEOs and sorority girls flock to this California-style diner.

Mel's Drive-In
1660 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, (323) 465-3111.
8585 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, (310) 854-7200
14846 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, (818) 990-0648
www.melsdrive-in.com.
Shiny '50s diner replicant strives for the idealized feel of "American Graffiti."

Norm's
1601 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, (310) 450-6889.
470 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, (323) 655-0167 and 15 locations throughout Southern California. www.normsrestaurants.com.
Big breakfasts and an inviting Googie-era sign draw steady crowds.

Original Pantry Cafe
877 S. Figueroa St., L.A., (213) 972-9279.
Homestyle cooking and a piece of L.A. history at a true classic that's "never without a customer."

Pipers
222 N. Western Ave., L.A., (323) 465-7701.
Koreatown fixture pulls in neighborhood night-crawlers with breakfast, "pizzadillas" and Korean barbecue.

Sitton's NoHo Diner
11329 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. (818) 761-3341.
Irony-free Valley diner keeps it real with friendly service and a local clientele.

Swingers
8020 Beverly Blvd., L.A., (323) 653-5858. 6:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. daily.
802 Broadway, Santa Monica, (310) 393-9793. 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily.
With an eye toward '70s style, the fashionable nightspot has a reputation as a pickup joint.

Shore House Cafe
5271 E. 2nd St., Long Beach, (562) 433-2266. Closed for remodeling but expected to reopen Friday.
201 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, (949) 498-3936 and eight other locations in Southern California.
The all-night diner goes coastal with a bright, glossy menu offering something for every craving.

Twain's
12905 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, (818) 760-9577.
Lived-in vintage diner offers end-of-the-night favorites to club-goers from either side of the hill.