Posted in Southern California Dining August 07, 2017 by

The Old School Diner In Southern California That Will Take You Back In Time

Don’t you just love walking into an old-school diner and taking a step back in time to the good ol’ days? This retro cafe in Southern California is a true classic and will remind you why certain places in SoCal never seem to go out of style.

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For more than one hundred years, The Original Saugus Cafe has been serving up comfort food in a classic diner setting that will make you feel nostalgic.
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Located at 25861 Railroad Ave in Santa Clarita, this historic restaurant established in 1886 is one of the oldest restaurants, if not THE oldest, in Los Angeles County.
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From the moment you walk through the door, you'll be charmed by the classic diner vibe. From countertop stools to cozy leather booths and large plates of comfort food, you'll definitely feel right at home at Saugus Cafe.
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You'll find all sorts of tasty breakfast dishes to choose from that are served up with a side of homestyle potatoes that are perfectly crispy on the outside.
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There's nothing more classic than a country fried steak for breakfast. And there's nowhere in SoCal that makes it quite as tasty as Saugus Cafe.
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And if the breakfast hour has already passed by, go ahead and order up a chicken fried steak for dinner.
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For lunch, you'll find lots of great sandwiches to choose from. And make sure to order a side of fries.
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Just as you'd expect from a diner, you'll find a classic reuben on the menu that's piled high with pastrami. That's always a great choice.
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For dessert, go ahead and treat yourself to an old fashioned banana split. It's the perfect way to make your meal complete at this classic cafe.
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Doesn't this look like a fun spot for a hearty plate of comfort food? When a place has been around since the 1800s, you can bet they're doing something right.
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Hows that for an older diner?! It’s hard to believe a place has been around since the 1800s – that’s pretty impressive. If you love retro SoCal, you may also want to check out these 8 Retro Places In Southern California That Will Take You Back In Time.