Overview
- The cafe set its final service for Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in a Facebook announcement and a letter posted on the door.
- Owners thanked generations of patrons and staff and did not provide an explanation for the closure.
- The Santa Clarita diner, established in 1886 at 25861 Railroad Ave., is regarded as Los Angeles County’s longest-running restaurant.
- Regulars have crowded in for farewell meals this week, with customers and staff describing emotional goodbyes.
- It is unclear what will happen to the building, which has a legacy of presidential visits, Hollywood regulars, and use as a filming location.