In the midst of the Great Depression and prohibition, our founder, then mayor of Los Angeles, knew that the people needed something to cling to. Many people didn't have much, but what they did had could be found on the kitchen counter. And thus, as a dream to inspire a populous, The Kitchen Counter was born.
After the Great Depression, we continued to thrive. We became a staple to the city and have stayed that way, even after the deep need for a place to escape. Our founder passed away in 1981 but we have stayed within the family.
The Kitchen Counter never closes and is never without a customer. We've closed only twice in our history, and none of them were for holidays. we've never left anyone out in the cold when they had no family to celebrate with.