Glendale’s comfort food scene draws on Armenian-Lebanese bakeries, classic diners, and polished American spots—meaning you can find flaky khachapuri and a perfect tuna melt in the same day.
These five deliver cozy satisfaction with plenty of Glendale character.
Carousel Restaurant
A beloved institution, Carousel serves Armenian-Lebanese comfort that’s rich, fragrant, and endlessly shareable.
The mezze spread—hummus, mutabbal, tabbouleh, dolma—sets the tone, while kebabs (beef, chicken, and especially koobideh) arrive juicy and well-spiced.
Lamb shanks over rice are fall-apart tender, and the warm lavash basket is bottomless bliss. It’s celebratory comfort best enjoyed family-style.
Foxy’s Restaurant
Foxy’s is a retro-leaning diner with a brick fireplace and a menu built on feel-good classics.
Benedicts with thick-cut ham, Greek omelets packed with feta and spinach, and waffles that hit that crisp-fluffy balance make it a breakfast favorite. Lunch brings tuna melts, club sandwiches, and hearty soups.
The atmosphere is unpretentious and cozy—a Glendale staple.
Dinah’s Chicken
Famous for pressure-fried chicken with shatteringly crisp skin, Dinah’s is pure comfort in a bucket.
Sides like mashed potatoes with gravy, coleslaw, and cornbread round it out, and the chicken pot pie is a sleeper hit—creamy, savory, and baked golden.
It’s an old-school experience you can taste.
Porto’s Bakery & Café
No LA comfort list is complete without Porto’s.
The potato balls—crispy outside, creamy and beefy inside—are iconic, while the cheese rolls and guava strudel walk the line between nostalgic and addictive.
For something more hearty, Cuban sandwiches and Medianoches with roast pork and ham deliver big flavor. Affordable, fast, and consistently excellent.
Damon’s Steak House
Tiki vibes and steakhouse comfort?
Damon’s brings both. Prime rib with au jus, thick-cut pork chops, and classic wedge salads make for a vintage-feeling feast.
The garlic bread is a must, and the mai tais add to the retro glow. It’s indulgent, unfussy, and warmly nostalgic.
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