Pann's, American restaurant in Westchester, Los Angeles, US
Pann's is an American diner in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, recognizable by its angled roof, large glass windows, and glowing neon sign. The interior keeps its original counter seating and red leather booths, giving the space a look that has changed little since it opened.
The restaurant opened in 1958, founded by George and Rena Poulos, and has stayed in the family ever since. It was built during a period when Southern California was developing fast and roadside diners were a common part of daily life.
Pann's is one of the few Googie-style restaurants in Los Angeles still operating in its original building, and many visitors come as much for the architecture as for the food. Inside, the red leather booths and counter stools give the feeling of stepping into a different era.
Pann's sits at the corner of La Tijera and La Cienega boulevards, making it easy to spot from the road. Parking is available on site, though it can fill up on weekends and during busy meal times.
The building was co-designed by Helen Liu Fong, one of the few women working in commercial architecture in California at the time. The city of Los Angeles later designated the building as a Historic-Cultural Monument, protecting it from demolition.
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