Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Homeboy Diner

    4.2 (71 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

    Homeboy Diner Photos

    HOMEBOY DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Homeboy Diner

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Traditional  Sandwich
    Larry M.

    The perfect place to grab a quick bite when you're in the public works building. Excellent food, service and cleanliness.

    Homeboy diner!
    Sidra G.

    I most definitely love the coffee cakes! It feels like I'm in elementary school. Lunch here is delicious as well. The chilaquiles are amazing!

    Chilaquiles

    If you happen to be near the courthouses in downtown and want something other than cafeteria food, this place is a good option. They have premade sandwiches which looked good, pastries, coffeehouse style drinks and some specials. I opted for the special of the day which was chilaquiles. They were delicious. They are in a court building so you will have to go through security. There weren't long lines either in the security line or the diner.

    Loretta C.

    Really neat place! I was looking for a sandwich place and this place popped up on my search and the location was so unique, I had to try it. Who goes to City Hall just for food? Anyway, the entrance is on Main Street, and you have to go through security and get a Visitor badge to go to 2nd floor. It's not much of a restaurant since people just order, pick up their food and leave, but there's plenty of seating out in the hallway. I got the Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Angela's Potion, and wow this was an amazing meal. The Grilled Chicken Sandwich had some amazing ingredients, such as asiago cheese, roasted peppers, and pesto mayo. Pairing that with Angela's Potion was perfect. On the bottle, it says it's made of spinach and mint limeade. While I'm not a juicer or have ever juiced anything, this was a very interesting drink. Very nice trip! The security guard recommended that I go to the top floor (after researching on Yelp, it's the 27th floor) to see the observation deck. What a nice lunch break :D

    a menu for a restaurant
    Harmonie T.

    This was my fourth day of jury duty at the DTLA courthouse and I was still searching for decent vegan-friendly food in within walking distance. When I discovered that Homeboy Cafe was located at City Hall, I took a leisurely stroll around the block, through the metal detector, and to the info desk for a visitor's pass. Homeboy Cafe is on the second floor. It's small but it has variety. A vegan soup was on the menu but only available on certain days of the week. So I checked the salads for something I could eat. The Smash It Up, Homegirl looked interesting to me. The name of the dish makes me think that it's created with leftover ingredients. But I'm not complaining! This mix of greens, edamame, red and green bell pepper, corn, pepitas, sesame seeds, and more was super hearty, very fresh, and tasty tasty especially with that citrus dressing. http://bit.ly/PTaVIP Angela's Potion was a delicious mix of spinach, mint, and limeade. Very refreshing and totally hit the spot. http://bit.ly/UC1D6M The prices are the same as if I were to eat at the courthouse cafeteria so I would rather make the walk over to City Hall and support this nonprofit organization. It's a good cause :)

    a display of food items
    Jeff E.

    Homeboy diner is a great lunch option at City Hall and a great opportunity to support a good cause. They have a selection of refrigerated items and a lot of sandwich options. I have tried a few of the sandwiches and they have all been good. I really like the quality of the meat, bread and vegetables. In addition to these items they also have some hot items on the menu. I haven't tried these her so can't comment. The prices here are very reasonable for the area. The diner is very small but they have seating in the hallway area right outside. It can be a bit of a hassle to get to if you don't work in City Hall, but a trip through security is worth it for great food and a look around City Hall after.

    Turkey avocado on squaw bread

    See all

    Photo of G S.
    0
    4
    0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lisa B.
    4
    50
    59

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Few options for lunch , just sandwiches, I admire the goal of the restaurant they should add new options

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Larry M.
    1
    284
    2928

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sidra G.
    7
    98
    174

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lorna M.
    14
    40
    28

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jenny Y.
    82
    35
    23

    2 years ago

    The chilaqules here are awesome. Make sure to ask for a stamp card when you get coffee.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Anna C.
    34
    118
    35

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rosie H.
    2
    252
    147

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mark E.
    72
    185
    18

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Loretta C.
    4483
    1167
    43070

    10 years ago

    Helpful 18
    Thanks 0
    Love this 16
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 16
    Thanks 0
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Cali C.
    193
    116
    119

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kate Lý J.
    753
    1013
    420

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mike W.
    11
    137
    216

    15 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Louis L.
    690
    207
    142

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kelly G.
    21
    185
    41

    11 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kei F.
    53
    35
    25

    6 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Best chicken salad I have ever eaten. Only sad that I was full and unable to try more things on the menu.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Ask the Community - Homeboy Diner

    Is there a place to sit?

    Yes, outside of the book there are several small tables and hi tops where you can sit but very limited plugs fyi.

    How may seats/tables are in the hallway for diners?

    8. 6 two tops and 2 4 tops.

    View All 3 Questions

    You might also consider

    Clark Street Diner - blueberry pancake, 7-20-2023

    Clark Street Diner

    4.0(390 reviews)
    5.9 miHollywood Hills
    $$

    Food: fantastic Ambiance: true OG Hollywood because…read more.. Service: the OG's servers are phenomenal! Hit it hard with tons of people and a big menu. All the greatness of the hallowed space they now occupy!! Killer coffee and the bread is great. Thanks Clark street for taking care of the neighbors and neighborhood. A special shout out to Ebony who has been amazing for almost 13-14 years of great service ! Thank you! Glad Clark street is here!

    First of all let me start off by saying I have been to Cafe 101 several times over the years. Now…read moreit's the Clark Street diner. First thing I look at is cleanliness. Check that box off here. Very clean. So far so good. Menu was a tad limited. Not a lot of choices. Waitress suggested a secret menu item " The Patty Melt" Wife requested it be cooked medium. Me, I ordered Medium rare. Patty Melts showed up. Well, Well, Well done. Patty melt had onions and special sauce. Was a surprise to me. You would think that with a limited menu the cook would be really good at making a hamburger. And yes I certainly could have done a better job. Was a cook at a high volume restaurant for years and neither of these burgers would have gone out of our kitchen. Had actual pride in what we put out. Very disappointing visit. The 101 was pretty good. Clark Street not so much. Won't be returning here. Overpriced, Overcooked and just plain old disappointing. BTW- It was not busy at all. This was my experience on our visit. Your may be different.

    Photos
    Clark Street Diner - The Counter

    The Counter

    Clark Street Diner - Challah bread French Toast, Thick bacon (3pcs) and Breakfast Sausage (2pcs).

    Challah bread French Toast, Thick bacon (3pcs) and Breakfast Sausage (2pcs).

    Clark Street Diner - Perfect coffee!

    See all

    Perfect coffee!

    Pann's Restaurant - Chicken 2 piece dark meat and waffle

    Pann's Restaurant

    4.2(1.9k reviews)
    9.0 miWestchester
    $$

    I heard about Pann's Restaurant from a You Tube video I saw with Charles Phoenix. To visit Pann's…read moreis like stepping back in time. Take the time to admire the architecture, inside and out, to truly capture the experience. The staff here is warm and welcoming and we were given a booth to the side where we can see everyone coming and going. It is obvious that the customers return to Pann's for more than just the food. The come for the experience. We ordered mimosas, salmon croquettes, chicken fried steak, omelettes, and biscuits. Everything in our order was first rate. I really became full on the nostalgia down to the vintage clock and tiles on the wall. To me, almost everyone dining here looked like a film star. Perhaps it was because they were made to feel special and they glowed. Enjoy your visit!

    This is one of the best breakfast and brunch spots in the city. Like the chicken is amazing, as…read morewell as the waffles. The waffles has this butterscotch type of flavor. I mean yum yum, no cap. The chicken was juicy and succulent. A must try. Moving along with the service. The ambiance is great. Every time I go I always have a good experience. One time I meet the owner and he was very down to earth and cool. Overall I approve this joint. If you're in the city you have to stop by and get some of this good food.

    Photos
    Pann's Restaurant - View from the counter

    View from the counter

    Pann's Restaurant - French toast Combo FrenchToast (2)

    French toast Combo FrenchToast (2)

    Pann's Restaurant - Front of diner

    See all

    Front of diner

    Mel's Drive In

    Mel's Drive In

    3.1(1.2k reviews)
    6.4 miHollywood
    $$

    Now, I have to preface this review saying I am entirely biased in this situation because Mel's…read moreDrive In, next to the iconic Max Factor building is the type of Old Hollywood experience that brings me back to the city. You can go to a run down old diner in any city, but this is the city of the stars. On this trip even though we were already heading to the establishment it must have been an extra slow day because someone was out on the boulevard trying to direct traffic to the restaurant. About 1/3 of the tables were full when we walked in, and it took a few minutes for us to be seen and seated. The wait staff is perhaps a bit understaffed to really be at their best. Our server did not explain much to us as far as the jukebox at our table, if we could use it and how... it would have been nice to know that. I ordered a Caesar salad and a coffee milkshake. When the server asked me if I wanted a small or large salad I asked what the difference in size was, since it wasn't explained on the menu to which they just kind of shrugged at me. Regardless of the perhaps lackluster service I really loved my food, the true, lived in vintage aesthetic and overall experience. Is 10.25 perhaps a bit expensive for a milkshake, i'd say so....but considering the overpriced reality of any trip to Hollywood I think it's something I would not regret spending my money on. Even though I can see why someone would rate this spot a 3, I simply cannot let my own rating fall below a 5 because I know the next time I'm in town it will be looming in my mind as the ideal place to feed my belly and nostalgic heart.

    Antonio the manager was great but the service was SO bad…read more I ordered a shake, and asked our bunned server to hold the shake until the end of my meal. I asked for a margarita. I ordered potato salad with my burger. The shake came immediately, before my cocktail. I sent it back with the busboy. Our server came back with the shake, again before the cocktail, and I reminded him that I had "Literally told you to bring it at the end of the meal." He huffed and removed the shake. My margarita came with a thick line of salt. A server should ask "salt or no"? My burger came, with fries. When our server came back I told him I had not ordered fries. He said he didn't hear me and I responded, 'obviously'. I finished my sandwich. the fries sat there. We waited. The server came and dropped off food at another table, and when he passed ours, I asked, 'Where's the potato salad?" He said, "Oh, i'm not your server anymore." I had to track down the manager and he smoothed everything out. You know, I started my professional life as a server in restaurants. This was the worst. He didn't repeat the order, got most of it wrong, had a terrible blank-stare attitude, and did nothing to save the table. It's a diner, with basic food. The restaurant was practically empty. The server was inept.

    Photos
    Mel's Drive In
    Mel's Drive In - Close-up of tuna melt sandwich

    Close-up of tuna melt sandwich

    Mel's Drive In

    See all

    Swingers Diner - This was $10 lol. I wish I had seen this before leaving.

    Swingers Diner

    3.7(1.4k reviews)
    7.1 miBeverly Grove
    $$

    Tl;dr; this is a vibe restaurant. This is a late night restaurant. This is a rare gem at the right…read moretime in the morning.... This is the type of place you go because you live nearby, you like retro decor, or it's really late at night. I've been living here for about four months and I just found out that this place is open till 3 AM... there's only a couple other places open that late around here, norms, and Mel's with our I honestly find quite confusing. The waitress on the morning I was in, had an excellent alternative Gothic vibe; I could tell she knew things, I could tell she's seen things... and as a literal fire truck sirens screams by in the intersection next to where I'm at; I am reminded this is the city... I live really close to here so I'm going to be back. Not necessarily because the food blew me away, but because I live walking distance. The sausage and eggs were on point. The pancakes were a bit doughy, but ask for me next time I'll just try the French toast... and maybe I'll put on a record; Tarantino get your heart out... three stars on the food, extra star for the wait staff and the service...

    Interesting cafe, definitely one of those places you need to visit once or multiple times in your…read morelifetime. It's street parking, so it can be a short journey to the restaurant. The menu is packed full of choices to select from. The turkey club is packed full of goodness and served with fries, onion rings, or mac salad. The onion rings are the premier choice though. The staff is constantly hustling taking care of hungry diners and clearing tables for the next round of diners. You can go wrong visiting this restaurant.

    Photos
    Swingers Diner - Cool diner vibe. No problem getting a table on a Tuesday at noonish.

    Cool diner vibe. No problem getting a table on a Tuesday at noonish.

    Swingers Diner - ALMOND MILK LATTE

    ALMOND MILK LATTE

    Swingers Diner - Menu as of September 2025 (p. 5)

    See all

    Menu as of September 2025 (p. 5)

    Teddy's Cafe - Steak and eggs

    Teddy's Cafe

    4.1(552 reviews)
    12.0 miSawtelle
    $$

    Casual attire, casual dining. I absolutely loved this…read moreplace! It brings you back in time to that inviting, comfortable, cozy feel. It was busy but the service is still fast (so be ready to order, etc., they dont play around! Lol) the staff are very quick and accommodating. Seems like this is a family owned business, loved everyone we interacted with. Warm & welcoming. Say "yes" to the coffee they serve when you first sit down. Brought me back the days with my grandparents and parents. It was good ole fashion coffee. Yumm. The food was delicious!! From now on, this will definitely be a regular "go to" spot when we are in the area. So happy we stumbled across this place, ended our Valentine's weekend so perfectly. Simple & Sweet.

    I didn't realize that I had never posted a review of Teddy's! We don't go often, but we have been…read moregoing to Teddy's on occasion when we travel to the west side to go to Santa Monica College, for years. We've gone twice in the last few weeks, and it's as good as ever. Teddy's is an old school home style cafe/diner on Bundy and Pico. It actually is a community landmark where locals congregate and hang out. The other plus is that they are Spanish-language friendly. Ambiance is cozy, friendly and homey and service is great! Menu includes standard diner fare, comfort food. We've recently had the open faced hot turkey sandwich with gravy and mashed potatoes, which was good, and we enjoyed it. The next time JJ had a bowl of split pea soup, which was excellent! He also had the tuna sandwich, which he enjoyed as well, but said it was a little on the dry side. I ended up deciding on breakfast at 5 pm in the afternoon--- combo with pancakes, eggs over easy and sausages. It was so good! I thoroughly enjoyed it. The pancakes were steaming hot and fluffy and the sausages were really plump and juicy. Excellent. Recommended, if you're in the area---give Teddy's a try. Cash only, but there is an ATM inside. Parking lot always has plenty of parking.

    Photos
    Teddy's Cafe - Inside

    Inside

    Teddy's Cafe - Up close and personal with the inside of a piece of fried Fish

    Up close and personal with the inside of a piece of fried Fish

    Teddy's Cafe

    See all

    House of Pies - Delicious strawberry cream pie - only $12.95!

    House of Pies

    3.5(2.3k reviews)
    4.5 miLos Feliz
    $$

    Their desserts are always fabulous. I had the Dutch apple pie à la mode and my friend had the…read morestrawberry cream pie. She finished it before I thought of taking a photo of it. She enjoyed her shrimp fry, tomato soup, and salad. The chicken fettuccine pesto pasta was very flavorful and the clam chowder is one of the best I've had. I had not been here in a while, and I'm glad the food remains as good as ever. Thank you to Javier our server for being so attentive and courteous. Your recommendations were on point.

    Went to House of Pies on Vermont for the first time after craving a slice of pie, and unfortunately…read moreit was a huge disappointment. My husband and I arrived just before 9 PM on a Wednesday night. The parking lot was almost full, which we took as a good sign. We were told to seat ourselves, given menus, and a busboy kindly brought us water. After that, we were completely ignored for about 10-15 minutes. No server came by to take our order until we had to flag someone down ourselves. It became clear that the two servers had both assumed the other person was taking care of our table. We ordered a slice of the Bavarian Chocolate Banana Cream pie and a slice of pecan pie. Surprisingly, it took quite a while for just two slices of pie to come out. When the pecan pie finally arrived, it was extremely hot, almost as if it had been microwaved too long. It had practically melted onto the plate, and the pecans had a rubbery texture that made it seem reheated. Once it cooled enough to eat without burning your mouth, the flavor itself was mediocre at best. The Bavarian Chocolate Banana Cream pie was somehow even worse. It tasted old, like it had been sitting refrigerated for days. The whipped cream around the edges was overly firm and bordering on dry. The only hint of "chocolate" was the faint beige-brown tint of the filling. On top of that, it had enormous chunks of banana that left literal holes in the filling when removed. Even the crust felt like an afterthought. We took a few bites, asked for the check, and left. For a place called House of Pies, this being our first impression, they may want to consider rebranding to just "House."

    Photos
    House of Pies - Strawberry Belgium Waffle is my absolute favorite! Sweet Strawberries, perfectly cooked waffle, and the BEST whipped cream'

    Strawberry Belgium Waffle is my absolute favorite! Sweet Strawberries, perfectly cooked waffle, and the BEST whipped cream'

    House of Pies - Cheesecake pecan pie

    Cheesecake pecan pie

    House of Pies - Finishing my twosome with a Veggie Omelette + wheat toasts. Hehe. I got hungry. ;) (shoulder shrug) #afternoondelight #humpday

    See all

    Finishing my twosome with a Veggie Omelette + wheat toasts. Hehe. I got hungry. ;) (shoulder shrug) #afternoondelight #humpday

    Homeboy Diner - cafes - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...