Larchmont, Los Angeles · restaurant
Worn booths and counter stools salvaged from diners around the country give this neighborhood spot an instant sense of history. The seasoned fries and a bottomless-feeling cup of coffee are the easy calls, while the towering patty melt—a two-inch-thick stack of beef that inspires strong opinions—has become the menu’s most debated item. Grab a counter seat for the quickest table and the best people-watching in the room.