The sacrifice of a little courtesy is a small price to pay for character, of which Canter's has plenty. The meatloaf is outstanding, despite the squishy, canned green beans on the side, which suggest Canter's uses the same distributor as the Pantry and the LA County Jail. This place is all old-timers' hype and little substance. If you are plugged-in, there are much better places to get a bite at 3 in the morning. And don't forget to read what others have said.
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