9th & Flower Turning Into a 24-Hour Spot

By Eric Richardson
Published: Monday, December 17, 2007, at 04:47PM

Eric Richardson

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — The corner of 8th & Flower has quietly turned into an odd 24-hour hub, as Subway joins the IHOP across the street in staying open all night. Just a block away are the similarly 24-hour Original Pantry and Denny's.

Of the plethora of Subway locations Downtown, it's interesting that this would be the one to make the 24-hour plunge. The franchisee, CG Investments, has at least seven locations Downtown. This spot doesn't strike me as a particularly pedestrian heavy location, though certainly it's well-positioned with ongoing development between the Financial District and LA Live.

In any case, it's always good to see something open late. If IHOP and Subway have to lead Downtown L.A.'s charge to become a 24-hour location, so be it.

Comments

brian writes:

Isn't Mode restaurant also 24 hours? Or have they yet to open?

# on Dec.17.2007 AT 07:53 PM

fridayinla writes:

As part of the 24-hour change, that location underwent a complete renovation a couple weeks ago. The interior is much nicer and they've reorganized the seating to make it more conducive to the busy lunch traffic.

# on Dec.17.2007 AT 10:10 PM

Eric Richardson writes:

Brian: Mode is 24-hours (at least some of the week). They had some issues getting going, but I think they're up and running at this point. I'd call to make sure before heading over, though.

# on Dec.17.2007 AT 10:19 PM

jeremy writes:

mode is now open. went there around 4 the other night -- not half bad!

# on Dec.17.2007 AT 11:37 PM

Militant Angeleno writes:

Nearly every Metro Red/Purple line station has a Subway sandwich shop within a 2-block radius. Coincidence?

# on Dec.18.2007 AT 12:50 AM

Eric Richardson writes:

It would be more of a coincidence if it didn't seem that every address in the City had a Subway within two blocks.

# on Dec.18.2007 AT 07:39 AM

Scott Mercer writes:

Choosing that location for 24 hour service is probably a combination of the other restaurants in the nearby area also being open 24 hours, and anticipation of more action to come at nearby LA Live in the next couple years. Also the Hanover building will be opening soon, as will the Meruelo project at 9th and Flower (in a couple years).

Now if only we could get the Famima!! at 8th and Fig to go to 24 hours, or maybe a 7-11 around there. I know, that's greedy, the 7-11 at 7th and Olive hasn't opened yet. Looking forward to that one.

# on Dec.18.2007 AT 07:42 AM

Dev writes:

If you're feeling ballsy, you can always go to Margaritas on 7th and Main. They're open 24 hours a day and have pretty good nachos. And If you're in need of some crack cocaine, just about any of the patrons will be more than happy to help you out.

# on Dec.18.2007 AT 10:28 AM

Dan in LA writes:

"Dev writes: If you're feeling ballsy, you can always go to Margaritas on 7th and Main. They're open 24 hours a day and have pretty good nachos. And If you're in need of some crack cocaine, just about any of the patrons will be more than happy to help you out."

But how are their margaritas??? I am in search of downtown's best margaritas... any recommends?

# on Dec.19.2007 AT 01:47 AM

Rico A writes:

Dan,

Check out the 48-ounce margaritas at El Paseo on Olvera Street!

# on Dec.19.2007 AT 07:54 AM

eggland writes:

how about all the 24 hour locations around town! www.2itch.com !

# on May.20.2008 AT 06:41 PM