"What were your first impressions when you arrived? All Day Baby, a retro-inspired diner, is the sunny, all-day restaurant we wish was on every corner. The interiors and stylish window scribbles give nods to Googie local classics like Norm’s and Apple Pan, but the beachy wood furniture and stylish typefaces on the menu remind you exactly where you are: ultra-hip Silverlake circa 2020. What’s the crowd like? This is a boisterous bunch of brunchers and all-day eaters that leave you wondering if there's anyone in LA with an actual 9-to-5 job. What should we be drinking? Cocktails skew toward soda jerk twists, like Negroni floats, sarsaparilla slushies, and Suntory-spiked sweat teas. Main event: the food. Give us the lowdown—especially what not to miss. Chef Jonathan Whitener’s menu includes greasy spoon classics like wedge salads and smoked whitefish salad, all elevated for a modern audience. And how did the front-of-house folks treat you? Like America's great diners, service is swift but not overly attentive, and staffers have an appropriately encyclopedic knowledge of the extensive menu. What’s the real-real on why we’re coming here? If you're looking to get the gang together for an all-in weekend lunch date, this is the spot. Just make sure your friends are into sharing, because you're probably going to want to order one of everything." - Krista Simmons
