Clark Street Diner
Restaurant · Hollywood Hills
6145 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Highlights
Classic Hollywood diner featuring elevated comfort fare & house-baked breads
Classic Hollywood diner featuring elevated comfort fare & house-baked breads
"There's something about an old-timey diner that softens people. Maybe it's something about the black coffee and the sounds of hashbrowns sizzling that get people to decompress before their lunch break. Whatever it is, Clark Street Dine has it. Come to his Hollywood spot (previously the iconic 101 Coffee Shop) to sit in a vintage leather booth that sinks under your butt just a bit. It's an ideal place to read the news by yourself or have a morning meeting over juicy patty melts, corned beef, and excellent sugar-dusted pastries that get all over your shirt, including some chewy monkey bread." - nikko duren, brant cox, sylvio martins
"One of our favorite bakeries in the city, Clark Street, took over the old 101 Coffee Shop and did exactly what everyone in LA hoped they would: they kept the space exactly the same. You’ll still find vintage leather booths, a wraparound bar, and classic stone wall (you know, real old-school diner stuff) only now the food is better. The menu is smaller than the old 101 one, but everything is higher quality—all the bread comes on their signature Clark Street baguettes and toasts, plus they have a fantastic patty melt loaded with freshly ground beef, swiss cheese, and some grilled onions that we haven’t stop dreaming about since eating." - brant cox
"Sometimes it’s nice to be alone with one’s thoughts — and a giant stack of buttermilk pancakes. Sidle up to a counter seat at this beloved retro-styled Hollywood diner, taken over by the Clark Street Bread group in 2021, and sip on a hot black coffee between bites of updated greasy spoon classics like eggs Benedict, waffles, or biscuits. For lunch, try the cheeseburger, the egg salad sandwich, or a Caesar. With hours extending into the evening on most days and no reservations, Clark Street offers a good all-day option for solo diners looking for a nostalgic breakfast situation. Plus, the parking lot in back makes it even easier to drop by." - Rebecca Roland
"Revitalized the former 101 Coffee Space with Sonoran flour pancakes and corned beef hash, bringing Sonoran and hearty American diner elements into a renewed neighborhood breakfast spot." - Eater Staff
"Considering Clark Street Bread is the owner, anything served on a house-made loaf or with toast is outstanding at this historic diner in the former 101 Coffee Shop in Hollywood. The nearly cinematic vibes of the restaurant make this one of the most stylish places to get brunch in Los Angeles, with its formica countertops, midcentury modern lines, and well-placed ceiling mirrors. Diners can also make a feast of pastries, pancakes, eggs Benedict or Florentine, and hash browns. Wash it all down with strong coffee served in thick mugs." - Rebecca Roland
