24 Hour Cafe (Long Beach, California)

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  desu

  This greasy spoon is a good place for people watching, such as watching a fellow salting the hell out of his drowning-in-ranch-dressing dinner salad. Philosophical conversations take place outside at the tables next to the back door. Restrooms cost a quarter to use and, from the photographic evidence I was shown, the men's restroom has interesting graffiti. The chili spaghetti seemed an odd combo, but what I sampled off of phiz's plate grew on me. Bit heavy on the paprika, though.

  16 years ago | reply | hide comment
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  desu

  The 24 Hour Cafe opened in 1954 and closed in October 2012. Their business license was revoked due to multiple violations including illegal slot machines, "adult entertainment" (their Facebook page shows some sort of duck-faced creatures), hot showers, and overnight truck parking. A shame, really, because I LOVED eating here: simple, good food served in a dingy atmosphere wins me over every time.

  11 years ago | reply | hide comment