Cafe 50's

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31 reviews

(310) 479-1955

11623 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025 34.0446 -118.4546

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Neighborhoods: West Los Angeles, West LA

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Daily 7am-12am

Fri-Sat 7am-1am

Last updated 6.08.11

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In Short – Cafe 50's is smartly attired in red vinyl, white Formica and chrome. The walls are plastered with B-movie posters and ads of a bygone era, and a quarter buys three tunes on the 1957 jukebox. Sizzling burgers and crispy fries are standards, and the soda fountain is unparalleled, replete with favorites like egg creams and vanilla Cokes. Have a Norman Rockwell moment sipping any one of the three dozen super-thick malts and milk shakes.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“The ambiance is terrific, as the feel of the 50's is definitely conveyed.” “While the '50s decor can seem a little over-the-top, the shakes and classic diner food make this one of my favorite stops.” “love the 50's decor and the music on the juke box!”
dessert	100.0% positive	“Order an egg cream or choose from their vast menu of malts or shakes, try the butterfinger shake or coffee banana malt.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“Order an egg cream or choose from their vast menu of malts or shakes, try the butterfinger shake or coffee banana malt.”
food quality	91.66999816894531% positive	“Everything on the menu that I've had so far is delicious.” “The food is good, but the protions are just average.” “The B Movie Posters on the wall are ever entertaining, and the half portion of chilli cheese fries is large enough to feed an entire village.” “The food is also one of the best diner food I've ever tasted.” “Order an egg cream or choose from their vast menu of malts or shakes, try the butterfinger shake or coffee banana malt.” “Good burgers, sandwiches, etc.” “While the '50s decor can seem a little over-the-top, the shakes and classic diner food make this one of my favorite stops.” “So my last and only visit to this place does not recall very many good food-memories.” “shop/diner. On our first visit, we thought Rich's breakfast burrito was tasty, with a nice mix of good bacon, scrambled eggs, onions, and peppers.” “The food is always good and the service is great too.” “The fried chicken and theyre shakes are the best!” “Chris enjoyed his scrambled eggs, too.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“Everything on the menu that I've had so far is delicious.” “If you are feeling like a good malt or a shake, Cafe 50's always is there to please: choose from a large selection, Fudge Brownie Vanilla, Oreo etc.” “Order an egg cream or choose from their vast menu of malts or shakes, try the butterfinger shake or coffee banana malt.”
overall	100.0% positive	“don't care much about being entertained by a magician while eating, may be a good place for your kids,.”
service	50.0% positive	“The waitress made two mistakes with our order, you have to understand this is not a really big place, may be 40 people at the most would pack this restaurant.” “The service was incredibly bad the night I went with my girlfriend.” “The food is always good and the service is great too.” “The staff is so friendly - even when they are really busy.”
value	100.0% positive	“The milk shake costs about 5 bucks for one, but they are quite big portion, you can hardly finish it on your own.”

04/25/10

Not So Cool!

by sm2323 at Citysearch

I know that some people hype about this place up, but I found it to be kinda Old and tired. The waitress made two mistakes with our order, you have to understand this is not a really big place, may be 40 people at the most would pack this restaurant. The food was average, with above average prices. I don't care much about being entertained by a magician while eating, may be a good place for your kids,....For the money, lots of better places around.

Pros: Retro Feel
Cons: Retro Feel

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03/28/09

The Cutest Diner in Los Angeles!!!!

by Pattycakes at Citysearch

I love the 50's decor and the music on the juke box!!!! I feel like I'm actually in the 1950's everytime I eat there. Which is about twice a week!!! Everything on the menu that I've had so far is delicious. The fried chicken and theyre shakes are the best!!!!!!!

Pros: The food is great and very kid friendly....
Cons: none that i can think of

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09/09/08

What a Scene

by jochu at Citysearch

Cafe 50s is head to toe resurrected from the past. The waitresses seem transported from the 50s and don the ruby-lipped smile that is cliche but endearing. That's the word for this place: endearing. The efforts that are made into making this joint a family, community spot is heartwarming. Craft nights and charity projects alike are displayed on walls alongside 50s knick-knacks and calendar prints. The booths are red, the floor is checkered black and white, and there seems to be a long-running joke throughout the room. For instance, a sticker on the milk canister reads "If you don't like our milk, go milk your own!" and is just like the restaurant's frank humor. Fun little games are played around christmas time with customers, such as surprise coupons that you can't open until after christmas in front of a waitress. The food is also one of the best diner food I've ever tasted. Their brunch, especially! Oh, and being in LA and all, I better mention a celebrity sighting. Adam Sandler, as inconspicious as ever, with his wife and kid. But no one in the restaurant cared, because its just that chill!

Pros: FOOD, VIBE, CHARACTER, FREE WI-FI, PARKING ON STREET, THEME NIGHTS, PLAIN INNOCENT FUN!
Cons: none!

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03/31/08

Great milk shake!

by klliuc at Citysearch

Intriguing retro decor, and tasty milk shake! The milk shake costs about 5 bucks for one, but they are quite big portion, you can hardly finish it on your own. I would definitely try their burger next time.And they have a pajamas' night every Wednesday night, if you are brave enough to have a free or half price meal for return.

Pros: Intriguing ambience, children friendly, good milk shake
Cons: a quirky smell, small table

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09/19/07

Best daytime family dining experience in my life~

by blakey1 at Citysearch

Stopped in for the first time on my way to the beach with my 5 year old and his friend. It's easy to impress my boy with any restaurant that serves fries - but I'm more discerning. Sampled three different breakfasts and this is the best DINER in town. But the COOLEST thing about this already super cool retro retreat - is there was a magician walking around doing free magic at all the tables! It's a little far for us to go every weekend, but if it weren't , we'd be regulars for sure.

Pros: DINER FARE, Retro decor, Magician, Mardi Gras beads for Katrina fundraising.
Cons: Too far to walk to

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04/25/10

Not So Cool!

by sm2323 at Citysearch

03/28/09

The Cutest Diner in Los Angeles!!!!

by Pattycakes at Citysearch

09/09/08

What a Scene

by jochu at Citysearch

03/31/08

Great milk shake!

by klliuc at Citysearch

09/19/07

Best daytime family dining experience in my life~

by blakey1 at Citysearch

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