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Night owls rejoice! Whether that quick drink before dinner turned into a three-hour minglefest or the rigors of clubbing have left you craving a proper re-fuel, these after-hours kitchens will delight discerning palates and cosmo-coated bellies alike. From midnight dinners to pre-dawn feasts, these Late-Night Eats are all worth keeping your eyelids raised a little longer.
Best Late-Night Eats in....
Best Late-Night Eats
Los Angeles
Kitchen 24 1608 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, 323-465-2424 kitchen24.info
The Draw: Around the clock diner offers Cahuenga corridor club crawlers gourmet twists on classic grease grub faire. The Scene: This is Hollywood. Being spotted at Denny’s is like getting caught wearing Ed Hardy. This 24-hour diner-lounge combines yummy eats (hash brown salmon Florentine, croissant French toast) and lively beats (DJs spin at all hours). Better yet, the food is organic and reasonably priced, and cocktails are served from 6am–2am. Handmade silverware chandeliers highlight the Jetson’s-esque pink and brown décor. Grab a booth by the window for prime people-watching. Daily 24/7 (closed Mon 5–9:30am). $ Hot Tip: Going to a show or movie? Opt for the three-course prix fixe menu—offered from 5–6:30pm and featuring favorites such as buttermilk battered fried chicken and fresh cupcakes—but return after your engagement to redeem your dessert course during the late-night (10pm–midnight) happy hour.
The Draw: Hot dogs are smothered with chili and cheese. With a line like this, the food must be good. The Scene: It seems like no matter what time of day or night you visit, there’s always a crowd. And it’s usually filled with a representative mix of locals and tourists. Sun–Thu 9:30am–2am, Fri–Sat 9:30am–3am. $ Hot Tip: First time at Pink’s? Start with the classic chili-and-cheese hot dog.
Sanamluang Café
5176 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323-660-8006
The Draw: Great noodle dishes and curries are served almost until sunrise at this savory Thai stop between the bars in Hollywood and Silver Lake. The Scene: The bright, no-frills room and frantic cooking noises in the back are like a good shot of caffeine. Thai teens breaking curfew and tattooed musicians graze on curried noodles and sip Thai iced tea, like the rebels they are. Daily 10:30am–2am. $ Hot Tip: Two words: General’s Noodles.
