Last updated Nov. 2, 2026. Visit Glendale CA is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the City of Glendale, the City of Los Angeles, or any restaurant named below. Hours and menus change — confirm on the business site or by phone before you go.
Colorado Boulevard in Eagle Rock sits just over the Glendale border — the city line is close enough that many South Glendale addresses are under a mile from this stretch. Locals regularly treat these stops as part of a Glendale food day even though the addresses are Los Angeles (ZIP 90041).
This crawl sticks to Colorado Blvd only. We re-checked each listing live on Nov. 2, 2026. For more Glendale-side eating, see our Places to Eat guide and Best Smashed Burgers in Glendale.
- Where: Colorado Blvd, Eagle Rock (Los Angeles, CA 90041) — south of Glendale across the city line
- On this page: 14 stops (burgers, pizza, Thai, deli, breakfast, dinner, late-night)
- Lead-offs: Yellow Paper Burger · Casa Bianca · The Oinkster · Original Tommy’s
- Labels: Chains and multi-location brands are called out; independents noted when clear from the operator’s own pages
Jump to:
Yellow Paper ·
Casa Bianca ·
Oinkster ·
Tommy’s ·
Aunt Yvette’s ·
Thai Coconut ·
Penny Oven ·
Four Café ·
Lola Cafe ·
Cacao ·
Little Beast ·
Cindy’s ·
Italian Bakery ·
Colombo’s ·
FAQ ·
Sources
Colorado Blvd crawl (Eagle Rock)
Yellow Paper Burger
IndependentBurgersOpened Jan 2025
Instagram: @yellowpaperburger
Hours (official): Wed–Sun 12:00–8:30 p.m.; closed Mon–Tue
What to order: Smashburger with the classic toppings; snacky sides like tots with “ronch”; house apple hand pies when available
Why go: Independent Eagle Rock burger shop from Colin and Katie (pop-ups → brick-and-mortar on Jan. 4, 2025). Patio seating with picnic tables — a strong Glendale-border burger stop if you are also reading our smashed burgers guide.
Sources: yellowpaperburger.com/contact · About
Casa Bianca Pizza Pie
IndependentFamily pizza parlorCash only
Hours (official — confirm before you go): The site’s top notice lists Tue–Thu 4–9 p.m. and Fri–Sat 4–11 p.m., closed Sun–Mon. A lower block on the same page lists later closes (Tue–Thu to 10 p.m.; Fri–Sat to midnight). Dining room stops seating one hour before closing. ATM on site.
What to order: Thin-crust / Sicilian-style pizza with house sausage when you want the classic parlor order
Why go: Longtime family Italian pizza parlor on Colorado — checkered-tablecloth classic between Glendale and Pasadena. Parties under 6 are first-come; 6–10 can reserve.
Note: Hours conflict on the restaurant’s own homepage. Hours may vary — call to confirm before you go at (323) 256-9617. Sources: casabiancapizza.com
The Oinkster
IndependentSlow fast foodChef Andre Guerrero
Instagram: @theoinkster
Hours (official): Daily 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
What to order: House-cured pastrami (or Oinkster Pastrami with coleslaw); Belgian fries / Piggy Fries; classic burger if you want a second Colorado smash-adjacent stop
Why go: Eagle Rock “slow fast food” — pastrami cured in-house, hand-cut fries, relaxed counter vibe on Colorado.
Sources: theoinkster.com
Original Tommy’s — Eagle Rock
Regional chainLate nightChili burgers
Hours (official locations list): Sun–Thu 7:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m.; Fri–Sat 7:00 a.m.–3:00 a.m.
What to order: Chili cheeseburger / chili dogs with fries — the standard Tommy’s order
Why go: Regional Southern California / Las Vegas chain (dozens of locations). The Eagle Rock A-frame is the late-night Colorado stop Glendale drivers already know. Not independent — labeled here as a chain on purpose.
Sources: originaltommys.com/locations
Aunt Yvette’s Kitchen
IndependentEthiopianVegan-friendly
Hours (Toast ordering page): Sun 12:00–5:00 p.m.; Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Fri 5:00–9:00 p.m.; Sat 12:00–9:00 p.m. Some secondary listings and past Instagram posts show Wed–Fri opening at 4:00 p.m.
Hours may vary — call to confirm before you go at (323) 274-4476.
What to order: Vegan combo platter as a base; doro wat or other protein centerpiece when you eat meat; housemade cardamom ice cream banana split for dessert
Why go: Detail-forward Ethiopian cooking in a small Colorado strip-mall room — hand-washing ceremony, injera spreads, and a short walk from Yellow Paper / Tommy’s.
Sources: Toast — Aunt Yvette’s Kitchen · Infatuation Eagle Rock guide (listing / review)
Thai Coconut
IndependentThaiNeighborhood kitchen
Hours (operator menu site — dine-in): Mon–Thu 11:10 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Fri–Sun 11:10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Other public listings show a midday break on some weekdays (about 3:30–4:30 p.m.) or a simpler 11:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m. daily window.
Hours may vary — call to confirm before you go at (323) 344-3796.
What to order: Pad Thai; chicken satay; papaya salad; Haw Mok Talay (seafood curry) or garlic noodles when you want a house specialty
Why go: Neighborhood Thai kitchen on Colorado between the Tommy’s / Yellow Paper block and Colombo’s — dine-in, takeout, and delivery for Glendale-adjacent Thai without a Hollywood trip.
Sources: thaicoconuteaglerock.com menu (dine-in hours) · thaicoconuteaglerock.com · Apple Maps / Restaurantji listings (alternate hour formats)
Penny Oven
IndependentBakery & breakfast
Instagram: @pennyoven
Hours (official): Daily 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
What to order: Steak Benny; shakshuka with house toast; sticky bun / pastry case; Groundwork coffee (hemp cacao iced coffee is a house mention)
Why go: Artisan bakery-forward breakfast with in-house sourdough — weekends get busy; kids’ play area noted on their site.
Sources: pennyoven.com
Four Café
IndependentSeasonal lunch & dinner
Instagram: @fourcafefresh
Hours (official): Daily 12:00–8:00 p.m.
What to order: Seasonal salads/bowls; smashburger when listed; short-rib grilled cheese when on the board — menu rotates four times a year
Why go: Neighborhood scratch kitchen since 2010 (Chef Michelle Wilton) — vegetarian/vegan/GF options throughout, across the street from Penny Oven for a Colorado breakfast → lunch handoff.
Sources: fourcafe.net
Lola Cafe
IndependentOaxaca–CaliforniaDaytime
Hours (official): Daily 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
What to order: Café de olla; mole chicken enchiladas; French toast when you want brunch
Why go: Small daytime cafe blending Oaxacan and California flavors — coffee-forward and walkable on the mid-Colorado strip.
Sources: lolacafe-la.com
Cacao Mexicatessen
IndependentMexicanDinner + Sunday brunch
Instagram: @cacaomexicatessen
Hours (official): Tue–Thu 5:00–9:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat 5:00–10:00 p.m.; Sun 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. and 4:00–8:00 p.m. (Sunday brunch 11–2); closed Monday
What to order: Duck carnitas taco; Ensenada fish taco; margaritas / happy-hour beers when posted
Why go: Northeast LA Mexican staple on Colorado — inventive tacos and a dinner-hour pull west of Tommy’s / Yellow Paper.
Sources: cacaodeli.com
Little Beast
IndependentNew AmericanCocktails
Instagram: @littlebeastrestaurant
Hours (official): Sun–Mon 5:00–9:00 p.m.; Tue closed; Wed–Thu 5:00–9:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat 5:00–10:00 p.m.
What to order: Seasonally inspired plates and craft cocktails — check the current menu; prix fixe offered
Why go: Converted bungalow with string lights — date-night Colorado stop on the west end of the Eagle Rock strip.
Sources: littlebeastrestaurant.com
Cindy’s
IndependentClassic dinerSince 1948
Instagram: @cindyseaglerock
Hours (official site): Mon 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; Tue–Sun 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
What to order: Breakfast plates / pancakes; diner burgers; pie when you want a Route 66 classic finish
Why go: Historic family diner on Colorado (Historic Route 66 framing on their site) — breakfast through dinner most days, shorter Monday hours.
Sources: cindyseaglerock.com
Eagle Rock Italian Bakery & Deli
IndependentSince 1949To-go
Hours (official): Mon–Sat 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; closed Sunday
What to order: Italian combo sandwich; cannoli; fresh bread and imported pantry goods
Why go: Neighborhood bakery/deli landmark a few doors from Yellow Paper and Tommy’s — grab lunch to go before a Glendale evening.
Sources: eribdeli.com/location
Colombo’s Italian Steakhouse & Jazz Club
IndependentSince 1954Steakhouse / jazz
Hours (official): Daily 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
What to order: Italian-American classics (lasagna, chicken parm, steaks) plus a martini — check the night’s jazz schedule if that is the draw
Why go: Old-school Colorado Boulevard steakhouse opened by Sam and Ann Colombo in 1954 — red-leather booth energy a few blocks from the burger/deli cluster.
Sources: colombositaliansteakhouse.com
FAQ
Is Colorado Blvd in Eagle Rock part of Glendale?
No. These addresses are in Eagle Rock, City of Los Angeles (90041). The Glendale city line is close — many South Glendale trips are under a mile — which is why locals treat the strip as a Glendale-adjacent crawl.
Which Colorado Blvd stops are open late?
Original Tommy’s Eagle Rock lists hours until 2:00 a.m. (Sun–Thu) or 3:00 a.m. (Fri–Sat). Most other cards on this page close by 8:30–11:00 p.m. Confirm Tommy’s and any kitchen cutoffs the night you go.
Which spots are chains vs independent?
Original Tommy’s is a regional chain with many Southern California and Las Vegas locations. The other cards above are independent or single-neighborhood concepts based on each operator’s public pages (Yellow Paper, Casa Bianca, Oinkster, Aunt Yvette’s, Thai Coconut, Penny Oven, Four Café, Lola, Cacao, Little Beast, Cindy’s, Eagle Rock Italian Bakery, Colombo’s).
Where should I start if I only have time for two stops?
A common short loop: Yellow Paper Burger (or Aunt Yvette’s across the street) plus Tommy’s or Casa Bianca. For breakfast only, Penny Oven or Cindy’s. Pair with Glendale-side options on our Places to Eat page.
Sources
Verified Nov. 2, 2026 from operator pages (and Toast for Aunt Yvette’s). Hours can change without notice.
- Yellow Paper Burger — Contact / hours
- Yellow Paper Burger — About
- Casa Bianca Pizza Pie
- The Oinkster
- Original Tommy’s — Locations
- Aunt Yvette’s Kitchen — Toast hours
- Thai Coconut — operator menu page (dine-in hours)
- Thai Coconut — thaicoconuteaglerock.com
- Penny Oven
- Four Café
- Lola Cafe
- Cacao Mexicatessen
- Little Beast
- Cindy’s Eagle Rock
- Eagle Rock Italian Bakery & Deli — Location
- Colombo’s Italian Steakhouse
Last updated Nov. 2, 2026. See an error? Let us know.