I love a good diner! I come here a couple times a week and everyone there treats me like family. The decor is so cool because everywhere you look it just makes you feel like you get a sense of what it was like in those days. The service is second to none. Victor, Kim, Daisy, Benjamin and everyone else are just fantastic people. Their menu has a variety of items. I usually do breakfast or a burger. I love mixing it up. Their milkshakes are top tier. Everyone that I've told about this place has added it to their weekly spots. read more

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We enjoyed our in person visit to Café 50's so much that we decided to order again--this time through DoorDash--and once again, everything was fantastic! We tried the Texas Chili & Cheddar Omelette with fresh fruit and the Smoked Salmon Omelette, also with fruit. We were happy to have the option of onion bagels on the side--our favorite--and of course, we said yes! For lunch, we also enjoyed the Tuna, Fresh Tomato & Jack Cheese Melt on rye bread, and the Old World Turkey & Swiss Melt, also served on rye. Everything was simply delicious, with generous portions that left us with plenty of leftovers to enjoy later. Café 50's is exactly the kind of locally owned gem that deserves to be celebrated and supported--whether you're with family, friends, or planning a fun group meetup. Highly recommended! read more

We had a late dinner last night after attending the UCLA basketball game. We like to try different diners and Cafe 50's DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!! We LOVED the food, vibe and amazing service!! Daniel was friendly, kind and attentive. My love and I both had hamburgers, cooked to perfection, potato salad & fries, all were delicious & well prepared. Daniel treated us to a chocolate shake with oreos, OHMyGOSH! Delicious!! We will be back!! Thank you to Daniel & the staff for a fantastic experience. See you again soon!! read more

Wow, what an absolute gem of a place Cafe 50's is. I had middle of the road expectations given the lower rating and fairly boastful language in their menu saying x or y item is the best of its kind... but I love anything Americana so I just had to see for myself. Well, they should brag even more because Cafe 50's was a 10/10 for us. First, that Monte Cristo sandwich truly is better than Disney's. Deep-fried and decadent, it's one of the best new things I've eaten in a while! Highly recommend it with a Vanilla Coke. My bf also loved his double patty bacon burger. We topped it all off with a delicious hot fudge sundae that was filled to the brim. But what really sets Cafe 50's apart is the stellar service you'll get from every person in the joint. Our waitress was excellent! What an awesome group of people working here. I'm so glad this isn't too far because I plan to be back soon. Don't miss this spot! read more

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Cute diner with yummy food Food was a little expensive in comparison to other diner places though. But they have so many milkshakes and the layout of the restaurant is creative. I will definitely come back. Parking can be very hard to find unless you don't mind walking 10 min read more

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Love this place! The food is just like homemade, fresh and great portions. The atmosphere is awesome with 50's decor everywhere. The shakes are fantastic too! read more

Deviled eggs were sour, not in a good way. The meatloaf was whatever, the gravy could have used some sweetness. The fudge brownie tasted like a normal box mix brownie. Ambience was fantastic if you're looking for a diner experience. I recommend getting a burger if you're coming for dinner. read more

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Cafe 50s is a cool, iconic 50s diner in the middle of high tech Uber modern West LA. I enjoyed the 50s atmosphere, food and wall displays. Service is friendly, fast and accurate by manager Justin. The milkshake selection is possibly the biggest in LA. I also like they do late hours until midnight. Recommended for fun and food. read more

Cafe 50's - Butterscotch ice cream sundae - Diners Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Good food, service, and ambience. If you have any interest in 1950s greasy American cuisine, or just enjoy its artifacts...you'll love this place. Best onion rings anywhere. read more

This place is SUPER cute! I loved all the decor and the uniforms. I'd highly recommend if you wanted to be transported back in time.

Came in late night after craving diner food but did not want to go to Denny's/ihop. Found this searching late night and im so glad we did. For diner food its what you expect but the old school interior was fun. They even had little newspaper articles with fun facts. It was very entertaining to be in there! Our server was also very nice and was very attentive. We will be back when craving late night diner food read more

Amazing food and cheesecake! The service was amazing and Daniel was awesome! The environment was a cool idea and it paid off because the place looks great! read more

Such a good time! We really enjoyed our food, service was wonderful. It was super busy, but food came out really quick for a 9 person group. By no means is the kids plates small. Don't let them tell you otherwise, ha! I was able to split the pancakes between two toddlers & have leftovers. Everyone loved their food, it was HOT! when it was placed in front of us. Waitress was extremely friendly & on top of everything. Bus boys were funny & kind. Such a great first experience!! read more

Everything was great :) eggs Benedict with salmon was delicious. Same with Philly cheese sandwich! read more

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Super delicious food , their montecristo sandwich on the menu is top notch , but their staff is super friendly and really attentive, the place is full 1950s memorabilia and great songs from the era in the background, fully recommend this place . read more

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This place is perfect when you miss the usual dinner hours and have to eat late. I used to come here regularly decades ago and decided to check it out again because during this ongoing pandemic, there are few places open past 9PM. Cafe 50's to the rescue! They're open until midnight even on a weekday. Other restaurant closing times have been unpredictable during coronavirus with hours changing but not updated on Yelp/online or staff closing early. There are a ton of vintage ads and paraphernalia on the walls and ceiling (no pics allowed), which transport you back to the mid-20th Century. Coming in around 9PM on a weeknight, it's not crowded at all. If you come on a weekend during the morning/day it's packed and you can expect to wait. The menu has a broad selection of basic American diner fare from burgers and sandwiches, to all-day breakfast, to hot plates. It stands out due to having over 2 dozen types of shakes, which can be made with regular ice cream or nonfat vanilla froyo. I love the throwback items such as the hard-to-find egg creams, real malts, 2-cent fizzy drink (carbonated water from the real soda fountain), and the 98-cent deviled eggs. The portions are big and hefty, so you get a great value. The serving staff all seem to be kind, good-hearted people. That's my favorite part of this place. read more

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We were looking for a late night diner in LA and found this on Yelp. They are open until midnight during the week. It's such a fun place! They gave us plastic spinning tops when they gave us our menu and seated us. Some restaurants are cute and novelty but the food not so great. However, the food here was absolutely delicious! They have every flavor shake you can imagine. My husband got the turkey burger and I got the avocado BLT and both were delicious! Portions are good and prices are fair. Our server was so personable and attentive but not smothering. She was just perfect. I'm so glad we made this stop. This will be our new "go to" late night diner when we're in the West LA area. read more

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The last diner on Route 66 is a trip --literally, figuratively, and gastronomically. Just a few miles from the terminus at the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica, Café 50's is the last diner on the quintessential American highway. And the owners, staff, ambiance, and menu live and breathe a bygone era when (at least for us in "flyover" country) California was thought of as a State of Mind. To their credit, management requires proof of vaccination to eat inside, and the wait staff all wear masks in addition to classic '50s ice cream parlor dresses and shirts. And it's obvious they love working there; they don't just take your order but chat you up about your day and food choices. They're delightful. The food is what you expect from a diner: comfort food, well-made and reasonably priced, with breakfast served all day. Growing up in the '50s, I expected the usual malts and shakes. But there's the "Sputnik Turkey & Swiss Melt" sandwich, the "Leave it to Beaver omelette," "California Burger," and blueberry pancakes. In addition, there is what we think of as "typical" of California: Avocado and spinach omelette, the "Healthy Fresh Sandwich," and "Deviled Eggs." We settled on a typical diner breakfast that included two eggs, breakfast potatoes, turkey sausages, and whole-wheat toast; all washed down with freshly made coffee. Excellent! While waiting for our food to arrive, I scanned the small jukebox mounted on the wall in our booth (filled with '50s rock 'n' roll classics that also blared from speakers throughout) and then got up and walk around the dining room trying to absorb the overwhelming collection of '50s memorabilia displayed floor to ceiling and the ceiling. Words can't describe the array of items, including many consumer brands that no longer exist and Saturday afternoon B movie posters. It's a trip for the stomach and the mind. I love this place! read more

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Excellent diner. Went late night with the boys. Gave us free pancakes, asked if we were famous, then even offered a free left over philly cheese on our way out. Place checked all the boxes from the food, nice staff, true diner ambiance, and even comments to further inflate my ego. I will be back. Often. read more

Great service!!! Friendly atmosphere! Loved Victor and everyone there. Delicious food! Quality! Great for families. So much Americana decor and throwback music. Thank you to the owner for keeping it affordable and fresh!!!! We will be back read more

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This place rocks, especially for kids. I used to come to this place when I was going to SMC and the prices are a lot higher now then back then but I still felt it was a good value. The wait staff worked in tandem so we were never left alone for long. They gave our little two year old a balloon and spin toy upon being seated. They have so much fun stuff to look at in terms of decorations. I particularly liked seeing the Chesterfield ads with Ronald Regan. The food was also great. They have a huge selection and it's really a great place to get an omelette or a milkshake. BTW There is lots of parking across the street. read more

Cafe 50's - Diners Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best diner in LA! Amazing decor and service - truly like stepping back in time. The diner is actually CLEAN and there is pride taken in this establishment. Wonderful and extensive selection of fresh milkshakes. Highly recommended for a bit of nostalgia! read more

I went in for brunch at a busy hour with my friend. There was no wait time, but the food took a little long. However, our server was very accommodating and gave us two commemorative coin holders. The food was great and was worth the wait. The place is very entertaining and cute because of all the wall art and the vintage feel. I will definitely be going there again. read more

Cute little diner with friendly staff. Love the 50's decor. Very clean booths. I come for their yummy milkshake selection. They also give you an extra cup of shake, so you end up with two shakes at a decent price. Worth a try if you love ice cream. read more

Cafe 50's - Brownie shake with chocolate ice cream. - Diners Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Today was the second time I've been to Cafe 50's and it was as good as the first time. Surprisingly, several of the staff recognized me from the first time I ate there and welcomed me back. I love the ambiance and the menu is resplendent with more comfort foods than I can eat in a month. Breakfast is served all day and I'm impressed that they offer Malted Waffles and REAL 100% Maple Syrup. I had the Super Double Burger which has 2 Slices of Thick & Creamy Jack Cheese and Bacon. The Burger Patties are huge and the Jack Cheese was melted to perfection. This will easily feed 2 hungry people. I ordered the Onion Rings as a side dish and they were perfectly battered and fried. I think I tasted a hint of Beer in the Light & Flaky Batter. For my beverage I ordered my favorite Black & White Milkshake (made with Vanilla Ice Cream & Chocolate Syrup). I asked for them to add Marshmallow Syrup to the Shake and that made it 100 times better! I could have drank 3 of those Shakes they were that good. At many restaurants the Cakes and Pies are treated as an afterthought, but not here. The Chocolate Cake is piled high with Rich Chocolate Frosting and Moist Chocolate Cake. I was tempted to take an entire cake home. The last time I had the Lemon Cream Pie which was outstanding! The Food, Service & Overall Ambiance of Cafe 50's is Awesome! If you want to have great food and a lot of fun go to Cafe 50's. read more

Cafe 50's - Super Double Burger with Fantastic Onion Rings! - Diners Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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14 year old me would've exploded if she came here. I love everything about it. My friend got the cherry coke and it was so mf GEWWDDDO

The best shakes around... old fashioned, real ice cream... delicious. My wife got a burger and said it was great!

This is an excellent diner. I've been here 4 times in the past year and each time I've enjoyed the food, the staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was busy with customers who were clearly enjoying the food and the restaurant. 50's diner food is a favorite of mine, they get it right. read more

Cafe 50's - Fresh Turkey Plate - Diners Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cafe 50's is one of the first places we went to after moving to L.A. a couple of years ago. Since then we've been back several times and it's always a fun experience. Most recently we dropped in on a Friday night and were happy to see they were very busy! During the COVID days it was looking pretty bleak, but they seemed to have rebounded nicely! The burgers and the philly cheese steak are my go-to favorites, but I decided to try the infamous Monte Cristo this time around. Where have you been all my life?!? OMG so decadent but really, really good. The jam they serve with it works great to compliment the deep-fried gooey cheese and meat, and they get the crust just right so the whole thing holds together even after you cut it. Prices are what you'd expect for a restaurant of this type in L.A. - $15 or so for most entrees, shakes are $8. The crew working there is really nice and I've never had service problems. They don't run with 20 people so when it gets busy you're gonna have to wait a bit. But you see the same folks working there over time, which to me shows they're a decent place to work and worth supporting. The Cafe 50's on Santa Monica is walking distance to a couple of theaters and also a few bars, so lots to do in the area. The interior is a ton of fun with all of the retro on the walls, and if you get one of the two window seats you get a great view of the street to people watch. Can't recommend it enough...great place and they're open late! read more

Cafe 50's - The infamous Monte Cristo. So so good! - Diners Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I love this little spot. Being from the east coast I have missed a good diner for late night eats and treats. The milkshakes never disappoint (the nutella and turtle are my favorites). The melts and the sandwiches are awesome too. read more

Cafe 50's - Cheesecake - Diners Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I am a casual visitor who usually has a great and pleasant experience, but today was a different story. We had another party near us joking with the wait staff about calling immigration services on them and yelling racists remarks such as the N word. It did not feel like a safe environment to be in and will most likely not be returning. read more

As you can see I love the concept of this diner mostly because they half ass their decor. Like I REALLY LOVED the decor. The staff was very informative after finding out it our first time. He answered all questions that we had and came by as much as possible to check in on us. Food. 2/5 I felt that my French toast was a little over cooked. My cinnamon banana French toast was over powered by the banana and I didn't taste the cinnamon as much as I thought I was going to get but that country fried steak!!!!!! OMG!!!! It had SOOOO much FLAVOR (chef kiss) A bunch of flavor in the gravy, the there's this amazing crunch to the steak that has more flavor and yes!!! It was awesome. I was very surprised because I've never tried a country fried steak from anywhere so it was my first. These other places will have a lot to be compared to. I would recommend this cafe even though I have them only 3 stars . I will be back for lunch because I am dying to try one of their shakes. If their lunch is good I will give more stars read more

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I love this place so much! The food is great & it's fun & entertaining!! I can't wait to go again & try something else. read more

Cafe 50's - Punky's having her daily chocolate chip pancakes. - Diners Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Los queremos mucho el personal del café, incluso los cocineros, quienes preparan una gran cantidad de sabrosos platos de pavo: Daisy, Ciro, you made our patio/sidewalk dining exploration with (2) pups, as well, a really fab T-Day. Bien hecho. Craig, gracias for being an affable, friendly owner who envisions a need 4 local restaurant 2 stay open on Thanksgiving. There is a need, & my group loves the vibe here. Craig, cough up some quarters, "Saca la feria, dude!" so I can play the jukebox. Post-pandemic, I'm touch less payments. I just wanted 2 play couple of "my songs." Where else but right here is this go-go dancer gonna shake a few tail feathers w/Jr. Walker, early Ike & Tina Turner, The Chiffons? Ain't no big thing. Craig, your staff, inside ones, too, appear attentive, happy. That tells me you're treating them right. Good job! I drove 21 miles & 3 freeways to get here. See y'all next year! read more

Cafe 50's - Sidewalk patio with puppies, Thanksgiving afternoon. - Diners Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I come here for the delicious burgers and fries. They have an amazing collection of 50 decors.

Cafe 50's DEFINITELY hits the classic diner vibe. It's so interesting because I feel like it's in such a random area, but I love it. I spent the entire time just looking around at all of the decor. The menu is great and they give you large portions. I would definitely say the specialty of this place is the vibe, so if you really enjoy a retro vibe, I highly recommend! read more

Fantastic food! Very clean atmosphere with a lot of 50s nostalgia around decorating the two rooms. I had a strawberry milkshake that was to die for! The food was hot and fresh and tasted fantastic. Very friendly staff and I can't wait to stop by again! With the stop! read more

Got the monte cristo and not going back for it. I'm not really sure what the rave for this one is all about. Granted this is the third time I've had a monte cristo and I'm not impressed with their version. I enjoyed the crispy deep fried coating but the inside was meh. The bread felt tough. The cheese wasn't as gooey as others described here. It's pretty bland overall for me. I had to out so much of the jam and even tried putting spicy brown dijon to try to have some kick, but overall a flop for me. For something over $17, no thanks. read more

Cafe 50's - Monte cristo - not a fan - Diners Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Will recommend love this cafe food, service, Amazing very satisfied with service. Clean perfect to remember Good old days

Not too many places like this....the vibe is cool if that's what you are looking for. Staff is friendly and attentive. The must haves here are the shakes and pies.....I had their classic cheeseburger and fries but honestly could have the same at Carls Jr....so if taking a step back in time and are in a mode for a slice of pie and shake absolutely stop by read more