The griddles are firing back up at the diner that never closed.
Downtown Los Angeles’ century-old Original Pantry Cafe, which served hungry Angelenos of all stripes around the clock and every day of the year before abruptly shutting down in early 2025, is officially rising from the ashes.
The historic 24/7 gem at 9th and Figueroa is making a miraculous comeback, complete with giant pancakes and longtime employees — along with a new mission to help the homeless, according to real estate mogul Leo Pustilnikov, who now holds the keys to a property that famously never needed them.
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