The Fountain Coffee Room

Hidden beneath the legendary pink facade of the Beverly Hills Hotel lies a charming throwback to simpler times. The Fountain Coffee Room is a 19-stool diner counter that feels wonderfully out of place amid the glamour upstairs. With its vintage soda fountain aesthetic and cozy atmosphere, it’s a refreshing escape from the hotel’s more ostentatious offerings.

The menu leans into classic American breakfast fare—think fluffy silver dollar pancakes, fresh grapefruit halves, and all the morning staples done right. While the food itself isn’t groundbreaking, there’s something satisfying about enjoying straightforward, well-executed breakfast items in such an unexpectedly nostalgic setting. Just be prepared for Beverly Hills pricing to match the ZIP code.

What makes this spot truly special is the people-watching. On any given morning, you might find yourself seated next to a TV personality doing press rounds, European tourists celebrating a milestone anniversary, or Beverly Hills regulars who’ve made this their breakfast ritual for years. The eclectic mix of guests adds an entertainment value that goes beyond what’s on your plate.

If you’re looking for a fun, quintessentially LA breakfast experience without the stuffiness of the hotel’s more formal dining options, The Fountain Coffee Room delivers. It’s the kind of place that reminds you that sometimes the best discoveries are hiding in plain sight—you just have to know where to look.