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In Dogtown, not far from downtown LA, just across to the wrong side of the tracks, quite literally. As I understand it, Nick's was started/is owned by an ex-LAPD homicide cop and is only open for breakfast and lunch. I don't think they're open after dark, though it would seem that it's safe enough inside, behind the bars and barbed wire (and whatever firepower is under the counter.) They serve a mean corned beef hash.
The cafe at the LA Police Academy in Chavez Ravine hands out a pretty solid breakfast as well, though it's been years since I've eaten there. Wonder if they still let the public in? Should go check that out sometime.