I was really looking forward to trying out this restaurant. I found the restaurant online with its many complementary reviews. Because of the distance, my husband and I actually made a point to wake up really early this past Sunday, as online reviews said that Clark Street Diner gets slammed with people starting 9AM on weekends. We arrived around 8:30AM. From the positive reviews, we were really looking forward to their biscuits and gravy and their expansive menu options. FOOD: Blueberry pancakes - 9 out of 10 Corn beef hash with eggs over easy and wheat toast- 6 out of 10. PROS: * Basic diner vibe (inexpensive / thin single napkins on the tables; vinyl covered booths and chairs; long continuous mirror slanting at an angle just below the ceiling so those seated at the counter can see themselves; etc.) * Friendly / efficient staff (shout out to Anna) * Willing to remove the 4% Kitchen Fee, if requested. * Husband said Bill Burr walked by our table while he was heading out. * Serves real male syrup, and not the horrible stuff served at IHOP. CONS * Only street parking with local parking signs limiting parking to only 1 hour. * Per Anna, the drive way to their Valet Parking (wasn't available at the time were there), has no charge park yourself parking just beyond the valet, but is difficult to find. * Limited menu items. I got the impression, from the food / drink listing pictures from prior reviewers, that they had extensive options. This was definitely not what we found. RELY ONLY ON THEIR WEBSITE'S MENU, AND NOT ON THIRD PARTY's (eg, Yelp) PICTURES OR LISTINGS. * Biscuits and gravy no longer being offered. Ugh - I originally searched for "Best biscuits and gravy in Los Angeles" was how I originally tripped over Clark Street Diner. * I'm not a regular drinker, but was planning to order a Bellini (peach purée and champagne). Apparently, they've shaved down their drink options quite a bit, and only now offers mimosas, low quality beers, wines, and champagne. * The wheat toast accompanying the corn beef hash is initially impressive as these were 3x the thickness of a normal piece of bread and were slightly charred. However, my husband said, it was "ehh". It may look impressive but is just wheat bread. Next time, he said, he'll pass on the bread. CONCLUSION Wouid we go back?. Probably not. It was okay, but we do not live nearby, parking is challenging, and menu is limited. That being said, I can see why locals would eat there regularly. Other than living on the laurels of when it was 101 Coffee Shop, possibly seeing famous / semi-famous people, and friendly staff, it is basically a clean, efficiently run, Diner with higher prices, Send me a note If you have a rave recommendation for a local dining source with excellent biscuits and gravy. read more