The Apple Pan

On Saturday my daughter and I went to the Apple Pan. On Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles, the Apple Pan has been serving unbelievably great hamburgers and french fries since 1947. I've been going to this small hamburger restaurant since I was 16. You walk in and the smell of delicious hamburgers and salty french fries hit your nose. The restaurant is one long rounded counter, with red spinny chairs and plaid wallpaper. Everyone who works there moves fast and efficiently. At the Apple Pan there is a system. You wait in line by the walls at the door until someone is done so you can take their seat and experience the out of this world food.

I haven't been to the Apple Pan in years because I changed my diet and cut out greasy foods like hamburgers and french fries. On the occasion I still eat a good burger or indulge in some ice cream but I mostly stick to vegetables. My youngest daughter had a craving for a burger so we hopped in my car on Saturday around 12:30. We got a parking spot right away, walked in and about five minutes later we were sitting down. I have always liked the left side of the counter.

I didn't get a hamburger because I knew I was going to regret it later. My daughter got a hickory burger with fries and a Dr. Pepper and I opted for a 7-Up. Even the sodas taste better at the Apple Pan. Within five minutes after ordering our food the fries and hamburger were sitting in front of us. She took her first bite and said "why have I never gotten this burger before?" She always ordered a more plain burger, but as she's gotten older her taste buds have changed and I think after this she will never go back to a plain burger at the Apple Pan.

To finish off our meal we got a slice of apple pie and vanilla ice cream. The Apple Pan has the best apple pie. It tastes great cold so of course we brought the leftovers home.

While we were eating one of the chef's came up to us. I've known him for 25 years. He knows all of my daughters and it was great to see him.

The Apple Pan has a special place in my heart. I used to go there constantly, get two hickory burgers, fries and an apple pie. There is no denying that I could eat more than a lot. Walking into the small restaurant instantly makes me feel like I'm at home. I feel comfortable and at ease. It is one of my favorite places that hold a lot of memories for not only me, but now for my daughters too.

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