These L.A. restaurants are offering free meals to any fire evacuees
Jan 08, 2025
With multiple wildfires across L.A. County, it’s safe to say that today has already been far from normal. High-speed winds, which are expected to die down by 6pm tonight, have been worsening conditions on the ground for firefighters and other first responders. Tens of thousands of Angelenos have already been displaced, with the potential for evacuation areas to expand and the situation to get even more dire.For anyone displaced by the fire, however, a handful of L.A. restaurants are stepping up to the plate with free meals and shelter available. This running list is likely to be updated throughout the day.
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Yeastie Boys (multiple locations)
Evan Fox’s popular fleet of bagel trucks is currently handing out free bagels to evacuees and first responders outside these evacuation centers: Pasadena Convention Center, Ritchie Valens Recreation Center (Pacoima), Westwood Recreation Center and Downtown’s Emergency Operations Center. Follow them on Instagram to see where their relief efforts will pop up in the days to come.
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Bar Etoile (East Hollywood)
This French-ish eatery and wine bar will be open for dine-in service tonight, and anyone who has been displaced by the fires is invited to come in for a free meal on the house—message Bar Etoile on Instagram for further details.
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Fiorelli Pizza (Venice)
From 11am to 4pm tomorrow (Thursday), this wood-fired outdoor pizza pop-up inside the Cook’s Garden on Abbot Kinney will be offering free pizzas to first responders and any families or individuals displaced by the fires.
Photograph: Stephanie Breijo for Time OutLemongrass-pork bánh mì from Bé Ù
Bé Ù (Silver Lake)
Today, this Vietnamese staple on the border of Silver Lake and East Hollywood will offer free meals to any fire evacuees and first responders until 3:30pm. The affordable menu includes vegan and allergen-friendly options. The restaurant also plans to offer the same relief tomorrow, and possibly in the days to come as well.
Photograph: Courtesy Jakob N. LaymanDanny Boy's Famous Original
Danny Boy’s (Downtown and Westwood)
First responders and evacuees can stop by either of Daniel Holzman’s namesake pizzerias for pizza slices on the house, plus wholes pies on a case-by-case basis.
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Oy Bar (Studio City)
Though this fusion-y dive bar joint will be closed for regular service tonight, chef-owner Jeff Strauss will be handing out free soup outside Oy Bar from 3:30 to 5pm today, or until supplies run out.
Sunday Gravy (Inglewood)
This beloved neighborhood red sauce joint is providing free meals to first responders and anyone else displaced by the wildfires. Reach out via direct message on Instagram to coordinate with Sunday Gravy.
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Dudley Market (Venice)
In addition to remaining open, this neighborhood restaurant specializing in locally caught seafood will serve free meals to first responders and evacuees. Twenty percent of tonight’s sales will also go to Community Brigade, a program that assists the L.A. Fire Department in protecting Malibu and the surrounding area from wildfires.
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LaSorted’s (Silver Lake)
First responders and evacuees can stop by the original location of this New York-style slice joint for a free whole pie on the house.
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Crustacean (Beverly Hills)
In addition to remaining open for regular dinner service, this family-run Vietnamese fusion restaurant in the 90210 will be serving complimentary bowls of pho and garlic noodles to anyone displaced by the wildfires.