This clubby Italian joint in WeHo with possibly the best apple pie slice around has some decent old-school classics such as spaghetti & meatballs, funghi pizza, and carbonara. One of the best late night vibes in town, with some handy mid-week drinks specials to boot. Open until 2 a.m. nightly.

A must-experience, all-night eatery in Downtown doesn't have a better composition than The Original Pantry Cafe, a tried-and-true greasy spoon institution that grills solid steaks and makes the ideal pancakes, any time of day or night. Don't skip the fried potato either, which make a near perfect hangover cure. Cash only, open 24 hours.

The retro-cool vibe at this Hollywood favorite might have the best late night diner food in the city. The ingredients are thoughtfully chosen and the menu looks surprisingly small for a restaurant of this type. The breakfast items are great as is the burger.

The lines never seem to cease at this popular quick-service Neapolitan Pizza joint that makes fully custom pizzas to order. Using an almost-Chipotle style, diners rack up toppings then wait mere minutes before the wood-fired oven spits out pies. Even better than service goes until 2 a.m. each evening. Pro-tip: check their Instagram for the daily 50% off special for the ultra bargain.

One of two all-night restaurants (the other is a stone's throw from Downtown), Pacific Dining Car is the elegant night owl's landing, where white tablecloths and a menu lifted from the 50's makes it presence known. The varied menu is pricey but features items like the Midnight Cowboy Steak and the Rack of Lamb. Because people get hungry at 3 a.m.

This swanky burger joint inside the Roosevelt hotel has a bordello-type feel to it that feels great after drinking along Hollywood Blvd. The burgers might've lost a little bit of luster after these years, but they're still better than average, with juicy patties and soft brioche buns to go along with distinct toppings. The boozy milkshakes are a great draw as well.

With new chef Victoria Yang under the helm, the fare at Freddy Smalls is as solid as ever, with a great selection of cocktails and handy late night happy hour to make this Westside eatery an easy choice. Try the steak sandwich, brussels sprouts, chicken liver toast, and deviled eggs.

The garlic stench permeates the entire block at this fluorescent bomb of a restaurant on Koreatown's stretch of Wilshre Blvd. Ideal after long hours at the local karaoke rooms or Korean bars, the knife-cut noodle soup and steamed dumplings are a terrific hangover cure (or preventive ailment). Beware the extremely garlic-filled kimchi.

Why wait in line at the Kogi trucks when you get sit down, have a great cocktail or beer, and enjoy the same fare without the long wait? Alibi Room might be the most unsung hero in late-night dining in LA, with specials like kimchi quesadilla, sliders, breakfast burrito, hot wings, and of course tacos available on paper plates. Just so it feels like a bit more like the truck.

The quintessential L.A. late night hang, the eighties are alive here, with vintage ceiling and leather booths galore. The pastrami is pretty solid while the breakfast items are always good choices. The menu's gotten a recent revamp, which is nice for nighttime foodies.

This Little Tokyo classic serves izakaya favorites such as takoyaki, yakitori, sushi rolls, grilled squid, and miso black cod at this third floor nook inside a mall. Serves until 1 a.m. on all nights except Sunday, when it closes at 12 a.m.

It's a simple concept that works surprisingly well – sausages and beer. Pick desired sausages, get them grilled up, top with caramelized onions, mustard, and peppers, place in bread roll. Wurstkuche does this formula with remarkable ease, and serves late most nights. A decent German and local craft beer selection is also available on tap. There are outlets in both Venice and Downtown's Arts District. Kitchen open until midnight, bar until 2 a.m.

This revamped old diner in Echo Park has the full hipster complement of Stumptown coffee, all-day breakfast eats, and vegan options galore. The baked goods are especially good, like the chocolate malted cupcakes. Serves until 12 a.m. earlier in the week and until 3 a.m. from Wednesday to Saturday.

The brightness in the room might be a turnoff, but after hour of drinking, karaoke, and other various nighttime revelry, there's nothing quite like tucking into a plate of fried kimchi rice or a bowl of spicy beef soup (yook hwe jang) into the wee hours of the night. Nak Won is a Koreatown classic that endures after many decades, serving 24/7.

This classic spot in Los Feliz is one of the old-time late-night hangouts in the city, with a kooky staff and dark-retro vibe that feels almost too hipster to be true. The food is probably a little bit stale at this point, more perfunctory than well-executed, but the Bearded Mr. Frenchy (cornflake-encrusted French toast) and Juicy Lucy Burger are solid hits.

This Hollywood gastropub serves a hefty menu up until 1:30 a.m. with favorites such as Welsh Rarebit, Crispy Pig Ear Salad, and Fish & Chips. There's a decent cocktail menu put together by barman Damian Windsor, such as the Geezer, featuring Old Overholt Rye, Mezcal, bitters, cinnamon, and flamed orange served on the rocks.

A rare 24-hour deli in Los Angeles (along with Canter's), Izzy's Deli serves the Westside with all-night matzo ball soup, pastrami sandwiches, and more to the after hours crowd in Santa Monica.

This old-school Thai Town noodle joint serves late into the night, when the local bar goers and Hollywood trouble-makers need a hangover cure. The menu features spicy bowls of Thai Boat Noodles and other classics at a bargain price.

This technologically savvy ramen joint makes diners order via an iPad strapped to the wall, making for a streamlined order for this 21st century comfort food. The noodles and soup are probably just a cut above, with an umami-rich tonkotsu broth. Serves until 2 a.m. most weekdays and 3 a.m. on the weekends.

This all-ramen restaurant from the popular izakaya just across the street serves a completely different bowl here, using thick noodles and a dense, porky broth that's chock full of garlic and pork back fat. Annex serves in a crowded, loud nook of a room until 12 a.m. (the last order is taken at 11:30 p.m.), seven days a week.

This Northern Thai eatery does all the classics the right way, with even the right spice levels. Dishes like green papaya salad, grilled pork neck, and tom yum soup are good enough to make one skip the drive to Thai Town altogether. Serves until 12 a.m. nightly, closed Mondays.

This tiny Koreatown restaurant always seems to have a wait, and it's well worth it. The homestyle dishes are authentic as can be, with quality found everywhere from the banchan to the slow-braised short rib that might be one of the best in town. The spicy mackerel is also amazing, with a dense, rich sauce that's perfect over steamed rice. Serves until 12 a.m. daily.

This uber-popular eatery in the heart of Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade does simple American cuisine that's comforting and familiar. The green chile burger is thing to order. Serves until 12 a.m. on weekdays, 1 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Open every night of the year until 2 a.m., this late night deli has pretty darn good pastrami and even better corned beef. Grab a bottle of wine from the shop downstairs (just $6 corkage) and sip it with a grilled Reuben. It's handy to have parking in the back and comfy seats on the upstairs mezzanine.

This late night pizzeria perfectly situated in Downtown will surely be a place to hit after frequenting the bars in the area. A smart move by 213 owner Cedd Moses, the pies here are classic, thin crust, and ready to consume on the fly. Try the Nonna pie or the Nutella pie if you're in the mood for something sweet.

This Mid-City and Santa Monica diner has all the ambiance that Quentin Tarentino would want for a movie. The hopped up servers, the standard-issue greasy spoon fare, and plenty of delicious sweets to go with that 1 a.m. cup of watery coffee. A great spot to end any late night out in Los Angeles. Open til 2 a.m. weekdays, 3 a.m. from Thursday to Saturday.

Dana Hollister did a great job revamping this classic Eastside greasy spoon with a slightly more refined menu and a top drawer sweets section (like pies!). The interior design specialist makes sure the place feels right at home in Hipsterville. Open til midnight most days, until 3 a.m. on weekends.

This classic fried chicken joint is an L.A. institution that thankfully serves late into the evenings. Try the fried chicken livers for something different, but the two piece with a side of waffles is the standard order. Open until midnight on weekdays, 2 a.m. on weekends.