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Roadside Eateries Southern California
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Hawthorne Grill
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

The California coffee shop, made famous in Alan Hess's fantastic mid-century book Googie: 50's Coffee Shop Architecture. See some of the remaining treasures at Roadside Peek's Coffee Shops Southern California.

 

 

Ed Debevic's
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Now roadside diners are not just an east coast phenomenon. There are some on the West Coast too, though seemingly not as prevalent. Check them out here at Roadside Peek's Roadside Diners Southern California.

 

 

The Grinder Haven
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Hungry for a quick bite to eat and the nearest sandwich place or taco stand stirring up your tummy? Well stop by for some roadside grub at Roadside Peek's Fast Food Joints Southern California

 

 

El Gordo
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Mexican Food restaurants seem to feature great unique signage. See some here at Roadside Peek's Mexican Food Cafes Southern California.

 

 

 

 

Larry's Chili Dog
Photo courtesy Georg Balandran

Hot dogs are always a good grab during lunch or on a trip. See some of the Southern California sights at Roadside Peek's Avenue of the Dogs Southern California.

 

 

Lucky Boy Hamburgers
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

A good burger bar is a must stop for most people during their road trips or roadside travels. Check out some of them here at Roadside Peek's Burger Joints Southern California.

 

 

Glide'er Inn
Photo courtesy Georg Balandran

The roadside landscape lights up at night, and the roadside eateries of Southern California is no exception. Check out these twilight treasures at Roadside Peek's Neon Eateries Southern California.

 

 

Mee Heng Low
Photo courtesy Georg Balandran

Looking for interesting food or signage with an theme from the Orient? Well see some here at Roadside Peek's Foods of the Orient Southern California.

 

 

 

Leonardo's
Photo courtesy John Eng

Where there's a road, there's a tavern. Don't quite remember the author of that one, but at least check out the some of Southern California's most unique signage at Roadside Peek's Roadside Taverns Southern California.

 

 

Casa Bianca
Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo

A little bit of cheese in the belly never hurt anyone... at least seriously. Check out some of Southern California's pizza joints at Roadside Peek's Pizza Pubs Southern California.

 

 

James Restaurant
Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo

Here are some of the unique restaurants in the West, at Roadside Peek's Sit Down Restaurants Southern California.

 

 

Mitchell's Donuts
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Looking to grab a nice frosty or sugar donut? Check out some of the unique places at Roadside Peek's Snacks and Stuff Southern California.

 

 

 

 

EATZ Cafe
Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo

Southern California is also known for its roadside cafes, some of which can be found here at Roadside Peek's Roadside Cafes Southern California.

 

 

A&W Root Beer
Photo courtesy Pat Underwood

Take a look at some of the drive-in eateries found in that car culture area called Southern California. See them here at Roadside Peek's Drive-in Eateries Southern California.

 

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