Late night eats is a rite of passage for any self-respecting party goer in LA. It’s not enough to just end a fun evening after a night of drinks.
You need to keep the party going with a late night meal!
Luckily LA has plenty of spots to satisfy those night owl cravings, from greasy bites ready to soak up large amounts of alcohol to unique high quality dishes you won’t believe are available for you after 1:00 am.
So here for you to enjoy, the best LA late night eats.
1 – BCD Tofu House, KoreaTown
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Yes, it is true, one of K-Towns most popular places to eat is open late and you can dine in or take out.
Delicious spicy soup made with soft tofu and other tasty ingredients that will make you glad you decided to stay up late.
Their specialty is tofu but they also serve all of those other amazing Korean foods we love so much and have infiltrated Angeleno tastebuds like bibimbap, bulgogi, kimchi, seafood, pork, beef, potato curry and more.
Location:
3575 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Pic Credit:@infatuation_LA
2 – Merkato Ethiopian, Mid-City
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Like eating with your hands? Right in the middle of Little Ethiopia, this popular cafe opens daily from 11:00 AM and does not close until 2:00 am.
The food here is delicious. If you haven’t tried Ethiopian food before, this place is great for a first timer.
Not only the food is good, but the restaurant is also nicely decorated and has a pleasant East African ambiance.
Great place to stop after late night drinks or to satisfy a craving for injera bread with yummy sauce and toppings.
Make sure to come hungry because this meal will for sure put you in a food coma after!
Location:
1036 1/2 S Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90019
PIC Credit:@merkatorestaurant
3 – Bossa Nova on Sunset, Hollywood
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Say yes to one of Brazils most popular meats, picanha after a long drinking night!
You know this culture is famous for a love of partying and this Brazilian restaurant does not disappoint staying open until 3:30 a.m at its locations on Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, West LA and now also open in South Bay, woohoo!!
If one of your friends prefers a slice of pizza, no worries Bossa Nova also serves sandwiches, pizza, and pasta dishes along with standard Brazillian classics.
Location:
7181 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90046
PIC Credit:@bossanovarestaurant
4 – Garage Pizza, Silverlake
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Pizza after drinks? Well, you know what they say? Like sex, even bad pizza is pretty good!
And Garage Pizza in Silverlake is so good some say its better than sex!
If you are out for a night of drinks at one of the awesome bars in this hip neighborhood Garage is a perfect place to stop for great pizza and the after party!
Open until 4:00 am every day the menu is stocked with excellent choices like Sweet Pepperoni with pineapple and jalapenos or if you can handle the meatballs and mushrooms after those rows of mojitos you just had, then the Annihilator will leave you satisfied.
Location:
4339 Suns29et Blvd. Silverlake, CA 900
PIC Credit:@garagepizzala
5 – King Taco, All over the city
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No list of foods in LA can go on without including the city favorite. TACOS!
You just got to have that perfect fast food dish after the party? Well, no matter if its a party or a late night meeting King Taco has its loyal to its customers covered staying open all the way up to 11:00 pm on weekdays and some locations are open until 2 or 3 am on Fridays and Saturdays.
King Taco locations are everywhere but most are still in East LA where it originated. This city taco legend has been keeping folks in Lincoln Heights, Boyle Heights, etc happy for a long time and now they are opening many locations all over Los Angeles.
You can go ahead and dine in and admire the late night characters or take out those chicharron, pastor and carnitas tacos, home to devour in privacy.
Location:
2904 N. Broadway Ave. Los Angeles, Ca 90031
PIC Credit:@hangryblogger
6 – The OG Pantry, DTLA
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And of course, The Original Pantry Cafe made it to our list, because this place is so special. Most people in LA know that the OPC has been opened for almost a freaking century and is still kicking!
It’s definitely an LA landmark, one of the most popular late-night eats in DTLA and serves yummy old school food classics 24 hours a day every day.
The Original Pantry Cafe is a great choice if you love late night breakfast foods. And as an extra bonus, you should be entertained by the late night characters that come in on Friday and Saturday nights.
Don’t forget to stop by the ATM before going. The OP Cafe is cash only!
Location:
877 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
PIC Credit:@jacquelinesato
7 – Bobs Big Boy, Burbank
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Partying somewhere near Burbank and looking for 24-hour burgers?
Might as well come to the most famous burger spot in Media City; Bob’s Big Boy. This iconic place is open 24 hours 7 days a week and it serves classic American dishes.
But by far its most popular order is their famous double-decker hamburger. You can see it being held by the giant statue outside the restaurant where you can, of course, snap a pic for the gram while you wait for your table.
Bobs Big Boy is a classic with tasty food and a great choice to calm down that beer buzz with a greasy meal.
Location:
4211 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505
PIC Credit:@thecartwright