The Apple Pan

The Apple Pan is something I crave, dream about, and yell at people when they say they haven't been yet. This small lunch counter West of Westwood Blvd on Pico isn't the place you go to with a large group of people or if you want a relaxing dinner over candle light but the service is quick, attentive and no frills and the food is INCREDIBLE.

The menu is small with only a few things on it. Although why anyone gets anything but the Hickory Burger with cheese is beyond me. The fries are so-so and I usually skip them but the waiter does his best at tricking you into them by saying: "How many orders of fries?" while walking away, already putting your order on the grill.

Sodas are served in paper cones and the only milk you can get is whole milk. The burgers are wrapped in paper and hard to put down but you don't really want to once you start eating.

I went recently and got apple pie with cheddar cheese on top, which has been a dream of mine since I saw Taxi Driver. (I'm pretty sure that isn't the thing to take from that movie but I did). Its old fashion diner pie and it brings you back to the40s and 50s when The Apple Pan opened.

Go during an off hour because if you go for lunch or dinner, you will be forced to wait along the sides and silently will the people chewing to chew faster.

The Apple Pan
10801 W. Pico Blvd

Open
Tuesday -Thursday and Sunday
11 am - Midnight
Friday - Saturday
11 am - 1 am