On a recent weekday morning, the counter at the Original Pantry Cafe in downtown Los Angeles was packed. (Nick Agro / For The Times) Downtown Los Angeles on Sunday lost another iconic eatery with the ...

Patrons filled the diner Sunday for a farewell meal. But a union boss said of workers at the Pantry, “It’s still open from their perspective.” Downtown Los Angeles on Sunday lost another iconic eatery ...

Downtown Los Angeles on Sunday lost another iconic eatery with the closure of the Original Pantry Cafe, which had been serving up hot coffee, burgers and breakfast platters since 1924. News of the ...