Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Swingers - Los Angeles, CA

If you live in LA you've probably been to Swingers or at least heard of! This Diner has two locations, 802 Broadway in Santa Monica, CA (310) 393-9793 and 8020 Beverly Blvd. in West Hollywood, CA (323) 653-5858 both locations are open until very late 3AM Santa Monica and 4AM West Hollywood depending on days.
I used to go to Swingers somewhat frequently during the time when I used to stay up late, since this was a while ago, I hadn't been there in a long time and didn't remember what the menu options where. Recently in LA for a friend's band performance that ended late, feeling hungry I suddenly remembered that I used to make fun of the veggie burger at Swingers. Yeah, before I stopped eating meat, I used to think that if one wanted to eat a burger that it had to be a "real" burger otherwise, what would the point be? Anyway, those times are gone and I don't see veggie burgers as an escape for someone who is craving a "real" burger but doesn't want to eat meat but simply as a sandwich. I never feel like eating burgers anyway.. Oh well, back to Swingers... this is a hip, old school diner. Especially the Santa Monica location that seems younger than the West Hollywood one, they made a diner with traces of the 50's in the decoration as well as a lot of details from the new era! The food is good and as I just recently found out, they have a few good options of vegan and vegeterian meals on their menu. I was very happy to not have to pick items out of the recipe and at the same time eat at a regular restaurant where not only vegans eat. I had the "Vegan Wrap" and it was really good! so good that I want to go back. It was cheap too! I think the vegan wrap costs around $7.00. I'll make sure about the price next time I go back :)

http://www.swingersdiner.com/

802 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA
Tel: (310) 393-9793

8020 Beverly Blvd.
West Hollyood, CA
Tel: (323) 653-5858

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