The doors will remain closed for just a little while longer but after suddenly closing in March, one of the city’s oldest restaurants will bring back its long-time employees and begin serving pancakes, fried potatoes and country-fried steak and eggs again, possibly by the end of the year.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony that included longtime employees, city and union leaders and the new eatery owner was held Thursday morning, Sept. 11 in downtown Los Angeles to celebrate the reopening of The Original Pantry Cafe, a 101-year-old beloved Los Angeles restaurant.

“This is an icon of L.A., and it’s reopening at a time that L.A. needs it,” said Leo Pustilnikov, a real estate entrepreneur and new owner of the old school diner.

Long-time employee Jesus Moran celebrates during a press conference

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