Do you know where to find an open kitchen after midnight in these parts? Here are some of the most dependable spots for late night food in Los Angeles after an epic night out.
Jamie Ferrell - Senior Staff Writer•
There’s something about a midnight meal that seems to connect us all on another level of the human experience. Here in Los Angeles, a late-night restaurant can attract every type of fun-loving weekend crowd: from twenty-somethings leaving a high-energy nightclub, to coworkers whose after-work drinks went a liiittle too long, to adrenaline-fueled fans leaving a concert they waited months for.
Whether you’re craving street tacos at Leo’s or cheesy galbi jjim at Sun Nong Dan, you’ll find an enthusiastic roster of restaurants ready to feed the most ravenous of the masses. Finish your drink and read on for a full list of our favorite spots serving late-night food in Los Angeles.
1. The Kettle
For over fifty years, The Kettle has served classic American diner food to hungry late-night patrons in Manhattan Beach. Look for the unmistakable “Open All Night” sign lit up on Fridays and Saturdays, leading to the most comforting freshly-baked muffins you never knew you needed at 3 o’clock in the morning. Whether you’re downing a tureen of steamy French onion soup or double-dipping your fried zucchini sticks in an offensive amount of buttermilk ranch, you’ll be doing so in great company at The Kettle.
📍 Location: Manhattan Beach • 1138 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
🕜 Hours: Open 24 hours Friday-Saturday, 5pm-12am Sunday-Thursday
2. Jones
Jones is a retro Italian restaurant serving the late-night crowd in West Hollywood until 2am every single night. The popular order of spaghetti and meatballs is served in a cast iron skillet with crispy garlic bread, satisfying even the most ravenous of customers. Order a couple of spicy sausage pizzas for a tipsy group to put away within minutes, or try the whole steamed artichoke with generous dollops of a spicy, herby, garlicky aioli.
📍 Location: West Hollywood • 7205 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
🕜 Hours: Open 7pm-2am daily
3. Sun Nong Dan
As one of the most legendary 24-hour restaurants in Los Angeles, Sun Nong Dan seems to feed the late-night crowds of Koreatown single-handedly, cranking out a formidable quantity of cheesy galbi jjim every single day. The hearty Korean beef stew is a welcome indulgence in the wee hours of the morning after a lively evening of karaoke at Pharaoh or dancing at Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.
🕜 Hours: Open 24 hours daily
📍 Locations:
- Koreatown • 3470 W 6th St #7, Los Angeles, CA 90020
- Koreatown • 710 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005
- San Gabriel • 927 E Las Tunas Dr STE J, San Gabriel, CA 91776 (closed between 5-6am)
- Rowland Heights • 18902 Gale Ave, Rowland Heights, CA 91748
4. Canter’s Deli
Angelenos have fueled up on Jewish deli food at Canter’s Deli for nearly a century. The legendary restaurant is popular among celebrities, so you never know who you might find here noshing on housemade pickles, matzo ball soup, hot pastrami sandwiches, corned beef, and latkes. If you have a sweet tooth you’ll be delighted to find fresh-baked rugelach and pineapple cheese danishes.
📍 Location: Fairfax • 419 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
🕜 Hours: Open 24 hours Friday-Saturday, 6am-11:30pm Sunday-Thursday
5. Dan Sung Sa
Since 1997, Dan Sung Sa has served exquisite late night food in Los Angeles for the rambunctious midnight crowds of Koreatown. Enjoy a classic Korean pojangmacha experience complete with tapas (anju) like pork ribs, beef skewers, and seafood pancakes. If your friend group wants to keep the party going, you’ll find a nice selection of alcoholic drinks including Korean spirits like soju and makgulli.
📍 Location: Koreatown • 3317 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020
🕜 Hours: Open 4pm-2am daily
6. Original Tommy’s
You can’t do much better than Tommy’s when it comes to late-night burgers. With twenty-nine locations in L.A. alone, this is one of the most dependable places for late night food in Los Angeles on any given day. The Rampart Village and Huntington Park locations both have 24-hour schedules, but many of the other locations are also open until at least 2am. Angelenos often crave the world-famous chili cheeseburger on a drunken night out, but you’ll find all the comfort food you could wish for including chili cheese fries and breakfast burritos.
📍 Location: Rampart Village • 2575 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057
🕜 Hours: Open 24 hours daily
📍 Location: Huntington Park • 7200 Seville Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255
🕜 Hours: Open 24 hours Friday-Saturday, 7am-3am Sunday-Wednesday, 7am-12am Thursday
📍 Location: Hollywood • 5873 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
🕜 Hours: Open 7am-3am Friday-Saturday, 7am-2am Sunday-Thursday
…plus another 26 locations with late-night schedules.
7. Roscoe’s Hollywood
Harlem native Herb Hudson opened this Hollywood staple in 1975, and their tasty soul food has been enjoyed by generations of Angelenos and celebrities including Shaquille O’Neil, Stevie Wonder, and Barack Obama. The menu goes beyond the staple chicken and waffles to include classics like corn bread, mac and cheese, and biscuits and gravy. The Hollywood location is open until 4am on weekend nights, but you’ll find a handful of other Roscoe’s outposts in L.A. that are serving food until midnight.
📍 Location: Hollywood • 1514 N Gower St, Los Angeles, CA 90028
🕜 Hours: Open 8am-4am Friday-Saturday, 8am-12am Sunday-Thursday
8. Leo’s Tacos Truck
Late night food truck tacos are practically in their own culinary category in L.A., and Leo’s makes some of the best of the best. What started as a humble taco truck on Brea and Venice Boulevards has turned into a local chain with eleven locations, most of which are open until 2 or 3am on weekends. By far the most popular order is the tacos al pastor, but you’ll find a great selection of Mexican street food including quesadillas, sopes, and tortas.
📍 Location: Downtown L.A. • 1533 Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006
🕜 Hours: 6pm-2:30am Friday-Saturday, 6pm-1:30am Sunday-Thursday
📍 Location: Echo Park • 415 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
🕜 Hours: 10am-3:30am Friday-Saturday, 10am-2am Sunday-Thursday
📍 Location: Hollywood • 5525 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
🕜 Hours: 10am-3:30am Friday-Saturday, 10am-2am Sunday-Thursday
…plus another 8 locations with late-night schedules.
9. Garage Pizza
The late-night craving for a greasy, cheesy slice of pizza is practically a requisite for a successful night out, and Garage Pizza has that perfect slice absolutely dialed. Choose from nine different flavors by the slice (including six vegan options), such as the Garlic Margarita with basil; the Hot N Sweet Pepperoni with jalapeño and pineapple; and the Annihilator with meatball, sausage, pepperoni, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
📍 Location: Silver Lake • 4339 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029
🕜 Hours: 11am-3am Friday-Saturday, 11am-2am Sunday-Thursday
10. Suehiro Cafe
Enjoy some seriously indulgent Japanese food until 3am at Suehiro Cafe, a legacy business that’s been around for over fifty years. People come for the mouthwatering tonkotsu ramen, Japanese curry, and ample vegan options. Although the original Little Tokyo location has closed for now, Suehiro runs two popular outposts in DTLA and Chinatown with late-night hours.
📍 Location: Downtown L.A. • 400 Main St #102, Los Angeles, CA 90013
🕜 Hours: 11am-3am Friday-Saturday, 11am-1am Sunday-Thursday
📍 Location: Chinatown • 642 N Broadway #5, Los Angeles, CA 90012
🕜 Hours: Open 11am-1am daily
No matter your craving for late night food in Los Angeles, these reliable restaurants are open late to serve you mouthwatering pizza, tacos, ramen, or whatever other midnight munchies you may desire. Have fun and be safe on your night out!
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