When you are stepping into Dupar's, you are stepping back in time. The interior design hasn't changed much from the 1940's and I appreciate that they kept it the same throughout the years. Dupar's used to be open 24 hours and it was the place to go to after going to the club and the bars. Nowadays, they close at 9pm, as with most establishments in LA. Dupar's is the place to get some of the best pancakes and breakfast foods . It is American classic diner dishes but done well and served in generous portions. I recommend the country fried steak, the crab benedict and of course, the pancakes. Service has gotten better. There are times when the service is slow but when I got during my hour lunch break, they manage to get me in and out no problem if I tell them I was on an hour break.

Camila is such a G.O.A.T.ed server. Seriously, when you come here, request to be seated in her section. She is the living embodiment of hospitality. (If management / owner is reading this, please recognize her outstanding dedication to her customers & consider giving her a raise). Just yesterday, I saw 2 news stories mentioning how the legendary diner, Du-Par's *might* be closing. As an L.A. native, I will have none of that on my watch. The next day, I did not hesitate to fast & bolt over to Du-Par's at that magic time between lunch & dinner: 3pm. I've been to the Studio City & Pasadena locations, both now defunct. & now all we have is the original. Since 1938, Du-Par's has been slinging out classics like theire world famous pancakes & their original bread pudding. When you walk-in, it's quite a blast from the past. One thing's for sure: once you're inside, it's nothing like the chaos of the surrounding Farmer's Market & The Grove. It's a very nice, temperature-controlled, pleasing oasis that's devoid of unnecessary noise. Usually, there are no undisciplined kids or unsupervised teeny-boppers. It's serene, where you don't have to talk over anyone. Du-Par's is quite simply "slept-on". As it's almost a travesty that it doesn't get as much business as it truly deserves. I mean, there were these things called The Pandemic, Palisades Fire, & Eaton Canyon Fire. Let's change that & keep this L.A. institution alive. 87 years. We don't even have quarters that old. FOOD: Crab Cakes - 8.2 / 10 2, dainty-sized portions of crabby goodness. This size is deceptively perfect, since their entrées are rather generous. Along with the huge slice of tomato & accompanying greens, this was the perfect start to whet our appetites. Great for sharing to avoid spoiling your appetite. Served with an outrageously delicious, creamy, briny, tartar sauce. Fish & Chips - 9.5 / 10 I just had fish & chips at ihop last week & Du-Pars blows theirs out-of-the-water tenfold. 3 decently-sized portions of hearty cod coated in what I believe to be panko. Fried to a perfect crisp. The fries provide the necessary textures - crisp, non-oily exterior with a warm, fluffy interior. The smallest hint of pineapple in the cole slaw cuts through the fried goodness of the cod & fried potatoes. The tartar sauce was so creamy & filled with pickles. I craved every bite with the aforementioned tartar sauce. Braised Tri-Tip - 9.6 / 10 GET THIS DISH. You won't regret it. I was almost taken aback seeing tri-tip on their menu. Whenever I see it, I have to get it. Yet, there's part of me that's rather hesitant since I almost always prefer tri-tip from a smokehouse / bbq joint. But don't let that fool you. The 5 very generous portions of obviously Harris Ranch beef (the butcher shop is literally a hop, skip, & jump away from the diner) was so incredibly tender, that you can cut it with a fork. It MELTS in your mouth. Dare I say it, I would happily come back to Du-Par's just. for. this. dish. I had to force myself to stop eating so that I could leave room for obligatory dessert (don't you dare sleep on their homemade pies / pastries). Also, this would ensure that I would have some of that to-die-for braised tri tip for home. The mashed potatoes were thick & stood their own to the hearty beef. The creamed corn is the pleasant, not-too-sweet contrast that completes this meal. The slightly sweet creaminess in the creamed corn really cuts through the savory/thick-bodied gravy of the tri-tip. Also, make sure to ask for their warm, freshly-baked, dinner rolls! DESSERT: Bread Pudding - 8.8 / 10 Humongous pieces of bread (my guess is the aforementioned dinner rolls) baked in a sweet, yet subtlety sweet custard. Toasted coconut & raisins complement the vanilla tones. It's served warm & you can get a scoop of vanilla ice cream, but I opted not to get it so as to be able to focus solely on the bread pudding. I highly recommend asking for the accompanying caramel glaze to be served on the side - don't compromise the fluffy texture by drowning the beautifully puffy bread pudding. That said, that caramel glaze could be put on a leather shoe & I'd eat it all up. A few bites is enough to satisfy the most demanding of sweet tooths. Then take the rest home for "future you". Egg Custard - 8.9 / 10 If you don't like sweets, this is the dessert for you. I'm pretty enthralled with the layers of thin, faintly sweet egg. Served chilled. Blueberry Cream Pie - 9.1 / 10 I have some pretty high standards when it comes to blueberry pie. Marie Callender's has a G.O.A.T.ed Double Cream Blueberry Pie. But Du-Par's is a very close second. Their perfected, delicate pie crust provides the solid foundation for the perfectly balanced jammy blueberries with the light, sweet whipped cream. I'm actually really glad I got a whole pie to go. More impressive is how well the box protected the whole pie during transit. FYI, breakfast (not oatmeal) is served all hours!

Dupar's is one of our favorite breakfast spots not just because they have great food, their staff are exceptional. We appreciate Arturo and Jr. remembering our usual orders and Arturo taking the time to bring us our coffee with a side of milk and creamer, he's a treasure. Jr. has such a nice temperament and is always very patient with us. We enjoy briefly (because we know how busy they get) conversing with the staff. We also enjoy greeting the host Mike, who is always friendly and kind. Jose is also great and Addison who is so kind and attentive. We absolutely love all of the staff members here. They genuinely greet us with such warmth. We love ordering the perfectly cooked buttery eggs scrambled, bacon and hash brown breakfast with sourdough toast, a side of fresh fruit and freshly squeezed orange juice. Pancakes are slightly dense, a little fluffy and delicious. And their coffee is the best around. We also order their pies for the holidays. Every pie we've bought here are perfectly cooked and delicious. My favorites are the chocolate and pumpkin. We've also had their thanksgiving meal which we really enjoyed and real fresh squeezed lemonade.

I'm an L.A. native, and I've been aware of Du-Par's as an institution since I was in high school. I never went, though, until this past weekend, when we took our kids for a bus ride and pancakes to fill our Saturday morning. I haven't decided yet whether this will become a family tradition, or if we'll just never go again. We showed up before 10:00 and the place was busy, with a line out the door, everyone waiting to see the beleaguered host. There were several patio tables available, but the restaurant was dramatically understaffed. The interior was charming, with a definite old-school diner atmosphere. It was decorated for Valentine's Day, hearts and themed menu items posted everywhere. Our kids were hungry, so we opted to sit on outside, but if you want the full experience, inside is probably the way to go. Service was kind of garbage, though I don't fault the staff for that. They were perfectly polite, just spread thinner than the schmear on your skinny auntie's scooped bagel. We had a hard time getting basic service--high chair, coffee refills, the extra plates I asked for when we ordered, figuring we might not have a chance to ask for them later. There were too few people covering too many tables. The food was okay, though I should note that I don't get excited about diner food in general. The pancakes are apparently the main draw here, and my husband and sons shared a full stack for their breakfast. I had a bite (about my limit for pancakes), and it was good, warm and fluffy and not horrifically sweet. I opted for the smoked salmon plate, which wasn't bad. The smoked salmon was about the quality you see at like an airport lounge or mid-tier hotel buffet, and it came with a plain bready bagel, cream cheese, lemon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and capers. Solid spread, requiring a lot more prep than I'm willing to do at home. This was a pleasant breakfast, service issues notwithstanding, and we had fun hanging out at the Farmers Market and the Grove. I don't feel an urgent need to revisit Du-Par's, but even odds we go zero or 100 times in the next ten years.

One word Arturo. Give my server a raise. I slipped away to the bathroom after ordering fully expecting my food to be sitting at my table getting cold. But Arturo held it back on his own initiative, and brought out hot food once I returned. Yayyy Arturo and thank you. He was fast friendly, kept an eye out to make sure I was okay, and brought me very hot coffee and suggested adding a buttermilk pancake, I devoured everything.... my corned beef hash (wash homemade with corned beef, not from a can), fluffy scrambled eggs, and hash browns shredded potatoes (panfried crispy just like I asked for)...everything was yum...If it were ladylike to lick my plate , I would have. Thanks Arturo for a great experience. Everyone was very friendly. Highly recommend this venerable institution!!

I really enjoyed my Corn Beef Hash with 2 over medium eggs. My orange juice was fresh and pulpy the slices of sourdough bread and jam was delicious. And I got a cinnamon roll which came out warmed up. My server was nice and overall I enjoyed my first visit here. I look forward to coming back for lunch and dinner!

Have loved this place forever. The pancakes are served with melted butter and warm maple syrup -- simply the best! There can be a line on weekends, and parking is always fun at The Grove, but worth it.

The original Du-Par's, situated right on the Grove Farmers Market lot, is much smaller than the now-shuttered Studio City location, but it has the same unchanged, old-timey charm. I can only imagine wait times for weekend brunch, but we were promptly seated and served on a Monday evening. The waitstaff is efficient and "pleasant-but-terse", as one expects of diner employees. The menu doesn't appear to have changed much since 1938 (except for the prices, of course) - featuring classics like meatloaf, chicken pot pie, and beef liver. Good, strong coffee is served in photo-op-friendly logo mugs. We were there for dinner, but we gathered they are very proud of their breakfast and pies, promoting them on every available space they can find. We had the salmon and the bread bowl beef stew plates. The salmon was flavoured nicely with a butter-dill-lemon-caper sauce, served with perfect mashed potatoes and a bowl of creamed spinach that I wasn't jazzed about until I tasted it - it was delicious. The bread bowl was gigantic, filled with tender beef, carrots, and peas. The bowl was brioche, not sourdough, absorbing most of the stew broth. Validate your parking when you pay at the register.