The Los Angeles Breakfast Spot Where Time Has Barely Moved Since 1949 - Tasting Table

"Breakfast in LA is a rite of passage for newbies and a well-fitting glove for longtime Angelenos. But instead of buzzy brunch restaurants where time rushes and stress levels rise, the truly cherished breakfast spots are ones like Bobby's Coffee Shop on Ventura Boulevard, which has been quietly doing its thing since 1949. The best part is that little, if anything, has changed there in the decades since."

"Bobby's gets its name like many old-school cafes do, from an entrepreneur with a greasy-spoon dream. In this case, it was Robert "Bobby" Perkins, who became a cook after serving in the U.S. Navy. Perkins eventually hung his shingle in Woodland Hills, where it's survived for more than 75 years. When eating there, you may as well be mid-century time-tripping, with the metal-rimmed Formica tabletops and retro red leather chairs and booths."

"Breakfast is served all day at Bobby's Coffee Shop, and about the fanciest thing you could order is eggs Benedict with wild-caught salmon. Other than that, the classics parade across its well-worn menus: biscuits and gravy, Denver omelette, homemade corned beef hash, thick French toast, buttermilk pancakes, and a country-fried steak smothered in homemade country gravy, all served with crispy hash browns and toast. Fallback favorites include a bone-in grilled pork chop and the Ranch Breakfast Special with applewood smoked bacon, eggs, and endless coffee."

Bobby's Coffee Shop on Ventura Boulevard opened in 1949 and retains a 1950s diner aesthetic with metal-rimmed Formica tabletops, retro red leather booths, and a bar-stool counter facing an open kitchen. Robert "Bobby" Perkins, a former U.S. Navy cook, founded the cafe in Woodland Hills and it has operated for more than 75 years. The menu emphasizes classic, all-day breakfast items, including eggs Benedict with wild-caught salmon, biscuits and gravy, corned beef hash, French toast, pancakes, and a country-fried steak with homemade gravy, usually served with crispy hash browns and toast. The coffee matches the authentic, unpretentious diner vibe.

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