Why Los Angeles’ Greasy Spoon Diners Are An Iconic Signature Of The City
In Los Angeles, greasy spoon diners are as common as palm trees, with whole streets hosting multiple spots, often sharing the same name. So, with local gems giving way to big chains, what’s keeping these retro burger joints alive and kicking? To find out, I hit up my buddy Alvin Caillan of Amboy Quality Meats and host of The Burger Show to check out his top pick and chat about why these spots rule. But first, I got the scoop from social media’s go-to historian, LA In a Minute, to decode what makes a greasy spoon burger joint truly iconic.