Original Pantry Cafe in Los Angeles closes

The Original Pantry Cafe’s Former Owner Wanted It to Be Open Forever. His Family Trust Had Other Plans.
The closure of 101-year-old Downtown diner the Original Pantry Cafe is a huge loss for Los Angeles Matthew Kang is the Lead Editor of the Southern California/Southwest region, and has covered dining,
The Original Pantry Cafe in Los Angeles closes after 101 years of service
The iconic diner that spent much of its existence serving burgers, pancakes, and steaks 24/7 closed its doors on Sunday, March 2.
After 101 years, the doors close on L.A.’s Original Pantry Cafe
The landmark downtown Los Angeles cafe that was bought by former Mayor Richard Riordan closed amid a dispute with its workers' union.
The Original Pantry Cafe continues labor negotiations amid plans to close
People continue to show support at the 100-year-old establishment, gathering outside near a banner that reads, "Save The Pantry, Protect our Jobs."
Original Pantry Cafe officially closes after 100+ years in downtown LA
The Original Pantry Cafe in downtown Los Angeles held its last service on Sunday. The Original Pantry and Cafe opened in 1924. The restaurant was previously owned by former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan. The cafe was put into a trust after Riordan's death, and is managed by his estate.
What Eater Editors Loved Most About Downtown’s The Original Pantry Cafe
I feel fiercely protective of these distinctively LA weirdo places as the essential lifeblood and DNA of the city.” While I only went to The Original Pantry Cafe once, it was a memorable occasion. Through a sequence of strange and funny circumstances,
Iconic Original Pantry Cafe in downtown LA closes after 100 years
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The Original Pantry Cafe, the historic downtown Los Angeles diner, closed its doors for good on Sunday.
Readers share memories of the Original Pantry Cafe, gone after 101 years
The Original Pantry Cafe closed after 101 years of business. L.A. Times readers reflect on cherished memories at the downtown L.A. diner.
Letters to the Editor: The employees were as good as the pancakes at Original Pantry Cafe
The Original Pantry Cafe is seen the day after its closure on Monday in downtown Los Angeles. (Juliana Yamada / )
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Workers, customers bid farewell to Original Pantry Cafe with last meals
Tearful last meals were served Sunday at the Original Pantry Café in downtown Los Angeles, where yearslong employees and ...
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Legendary Los Angeles Restaurant the Original Pantry Cafe Suddenly Closes After 101 Years
A fter 101 years, the Original Pantry Cafe closed in Downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, March 2, 2025, reports the Los Angeles ...