The Best Late Night & Open 24 Hour Spots In LA
We’re knee deep in summer which means the days are longer, the nights are stronger. Your friends and fam from out of town may pop up on you with a surprise visit and as much as you try to control yourself, you just might get a second wind at 12 am and will inevitably need a place to eat that isn’t called Del Taco.
Lucky for us, these spots in LA are open late or 24/7 year round. Here’s the spots you can shamelessly wander into late at night!
Open Late
Kanpai's original location on Lincoln in Westchester.
Kanpai (Westchester - 2 locations) ‘till 2 am
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Swingers (Santa Monica) ‘till 2 am (3 am Thurs - Sat)
Higher-end diner food. Vegan and vegetarian options as well.
La Cabana (Venice) ‘till 3 am
They have a late night menu, kitchen closes at 3 pm but last call is 1:45 am. Specials around $10.50 - $13.50 range.
El Tarasco (Manhattan Beach) ‘till 2:30 am
More of a take-out place, dishes under $10.
The newer Kanpai location on Sepulveda serves ramen during all dining hours, you don't have to wait until 10 pm like their flagship location.
Rock N Pies (Santa Monica) ‘till 3 am (‘till 4 am Thurs - Sat)
Extensive menu (pizza, pasta, late night carbs)
Munch (Venice) ‘till 2:30 am (closed Mondays)
On the pricier end, but great variety and lighter options if you’re not trying to stuff your face at midnight. Salads, sandwiches, tacos, combo plates.
Hinano Cafe (Venice) ‘till 2 am
One of the best burgers in LA. Classic burger $7.50
Yard House calamari on the late night happy hour menu is consistently a winner.
Paisanos Pizza & Pasta (Hermosa Beach) ’till 12 am Sun-Wed, ‘till 2 am Th-Sat
Pizzas by the slice at $3.25 for most varieties or purchase a whole pie and split. A 14” special is $15.95. $10.95 salads.
Yard House (multiple locations) ‘till 12 am Sun - Thurs, 1:20 am on Fri & Sat
I realize Yard House is a chain and can be found in many cities, but I am a VERY loyal fan. Say what you want, but nothing beats Yard House happy hour (sliders, calamari & Thai chicken pizza). Late night Happy Hour runs 10 pm - close on Sun - Wed.
24 Hours
The Kettle (Manhattan Beach) open 24 hours
The Kettle runs the range from salads to sandwiches and burgers to pasta and breakfast foods all day. Basically, there will be something for everyone.
Yum Yum Donuts - serving up more than just donuts for the cops! Ham, egg & cheese on everything bagel.
Yum Yum Donuts (Playa del Rey) open 24 hours
Don’t let the name fool you, they also make decent breakfast burritos, breakfast sandwiches, milkshakes… all very affordable
Killer Cafe (Marina del Rey) open 24 hours
Late night Happy Hour runs midnight - 2 am. Features menu items like calamari or popcorn shrimp ($9).