Cafe 50's Diner - West LA

4.4(1,971)

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Location & Hours

Address

11623 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90025
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Thursday at 12:00 AM

Monday8:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Tuesday8:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Wednesday8:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Thursday8:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Friday8:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Saturday8:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Sunday8:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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Contact Information

(310) 479-1955

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About Cafe 50's Diner - West LA

Part of a chain doling out diner classics with a side of nostalgia, plus a huge milkshake selection.

Price range: inexpensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on November 17, 2025.

4.4/5

Based on 1,971 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Heather Navales

a week ago

I was excited to try this place. I heard great things but was not impressed with what I got. The place itself was super fun and cool. Lots to look at. Probably a better experience when you dine in. I ...

Luis

2 months ago

Classic diner vibes with great service and friendly staff. The food was tasty — loved the [chicken tenders/lemonade/iced tea — match to your photos]. The atmosphere really takes you back, with fun ret...

Lord Pinicus

4 months ago

I passed by here last week & said I'll be back & rolled through tonight. It was quiet around 830pm & got packed. Maria was our server & she was awesome!!! Food was fresh & good! I couldn't finish my b...

Justin Han

4 months ago

They have a wide selection. The club sandwich was elite. The pancakes were good but the cornmeal base causes them to fall apart. The ham wasn’t the right fit for the biscuits and gravy meal, but the g...

Bryan Erickson

4 months ago

Café 50s on Santa Monica Blvd is a blast from the past in the best way. The decor is full on retro jukeboxes at every booth, vintage movie posters, neon lights, and that classic red vinyl diner vibe t...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant provides a generally positive dining experience, with many customers appreciating the retro atmosphere and varied menu. Most reviewers found the experience enjoyable and worth a visit.

Customer Favorites

The milkshakes and burgers are frequently mentioned as highlights. Other popular items include chicken tenders, lemonade, iced tea, and the club sandwich.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant is praised for its classic diner vibe, retro decor with jukeboxes, movie posters, and neon lights. Service is generally described as friendly and welcoming, though it can become slow when the restaurant is busy.

Value & Quality

Prices are considered fair for the area, with generous portions. The food quality is generally good, with crispy fries and juicy burgers being mentioned, but some inconsistencies exist.

Areas for Improvement

Some reviewers noted that certain dishes could use more seasoning and that wait times can be long. One reviewer experienced issues with the tuna melt and flimsy, cold fries.

Recent Trends

The most recent review experienced issues with the quality of the tuna melt and fries. Other recent reviews highlighted positive experiences with the food and service.