LAist: Kitchen 24: Hollywood's Newest All-Night Trendy Diner

Blahdblah

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:17:55 -0800

THE SERVICE IN THIS PLACE IS ATROCIOUS! For those who posted before that you'd come back in a month - don't even put forth the effort; nothing has changed. I came in with a group of 6 at 11:15 pm on a Saturday. We got seated right away but then waited 15 minutes for a server to even approach our table to ask about drinks (only when I flagged her down, did she come over). It took her another 5 minutes to bring over a coke, diet coke 2 waters and 2 cocktails (she didn't bring them all together either). She took our order which consisted of: 3 BLT's, a burger and an order of fish and chips. It took over an hour to receive 3 BLT's (one of which looked like bacon bits has been added to it, while the others had huge piles of bacon on it). Then it took another 20 minutes for the other 2 dishes to arrive - the burger was prepared wrong and sent back. 15 minutes later, the other 2 dishes arrive, plus the BLT lacking bacon was received - The burger was STILL wrong!!! The server said she'd take off 50% from the bill, but later said the manager wouldn't allow it. Instead, they gave us some crappy cupcakes for free. I am NEVER going back to this place. Avoid at all costs!!! They have a manager who has no idea how to treat customers for his lack of experience running a pass or the restaurant itself. I don't totally blame the server, but a good server would notice that it taking over 90 minutes to serve a burger, fried fish and 3 BLT's. Save time and go someplace else, I'm sure you'll be treated with more respect almost anywhere else.

PaulieH

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:01:58 -0800

I stopped by for breakfast yesterday. I loved it! The waiter was a bit slow and forgetful, but the food and atmosphere made up for it. The prices are low, and the food was great. I'm happy to have a place like that within walking distance of my apartment. I'll definitely be going back.

pickleburp

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:01:48 -0800

DJ set up. I am ever so slightly annoyed.

blazingshark

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:15:45 -0800

That veggie burger looks pretty tasty. I think I'm going Monday night and I might need to keep that in mind.

Carrie Meathrell

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:04:52 -0800

Wow that was fast! Yeah, I enjoyed the Bloody Mary a lot (nice and spicy), and the BLT was totally serviceable, with yummy, thick bacon (hope the tomatoes don't poison me though). Overall, I'd definitely go back, and it's always nice to have another lunch option in the area. I was surprised that the service was as quick as it was, given all the poor reviews so far. But for a four-top, in and out in about an hour at a busy lunch spot is totally reasonable. Thanks to Zach, Joseph, & Cody for coming out with me!

Zach Behrens

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:51:30 -0800

If there's elotes out on the street, I'll definitely hit that up. However, I would recommend everyone who is looking for food in the area at least try it once. You never know. I'll be back for sure, just will be trying out different menu items.

kristinester

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:42:48 -0800

I like the idea of late nite food in the area, but it seems like just about everything else in the vicinity. High on style, and lacking in just about everything else. I'm not impressed. Gonna stick with the street meat. Much tastier and the service is excellent :)

PantheonZeus

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:20:15 -0800

Kudos to the owners for the late nite eats -- and for their website's classy nod to the space's earlier life as jazz club: Shelley's Manne-Hole. http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=18387