The 101 Coffee Shop

There’s something undeniably charming about a diner that’s been holding down its corner for decades, and The 101 Coffee Shop is exactly that kind of place. Tucked into the ground floor of a Best Western on Franklin Avenue in Hollywood, this retro gem has been serving late-night cravings since what feels like forever. The 1960s aesthetic isn’t some carefully curated throwback—it’s the real deal, worn in and lived in by generations of hungry Angelenos.

The food here isn’t trying to win any culinary awards, and that’s entirely the point. This is comfort food for when you need it most: hearty breakfast plates available around the clock, thick milkshakes that rank among the best in the city, and all the diner staples you’d expect. When it’s late and you’ve had a few drinks, fancy technique is the last thing on your mind—what you want is a stack of pancakes and a comfortable booth.

What makes The 101 Coffee Shop special is its unwavering commitment to being there when you need it. Open until 3am every night, this is the spot for night owls, industry folks winding down from late shifts, and anyone who finds themselves hungry at an hour when most kitchens have long since closed. The vibe is welcoming and unpretentious, the kind of place where you can slide into a booth looking however you look and no one bats an eye.

If you’re searching for an authentic LA diner experience without any of the Instagram-bait pretense, The 101 Coffee Shop delivers exactly that. Come for the late-night pancakes, stay for the nostalgia, and remind yourself to visit more often.