Notes:

NE corner w/ Morlan Pl.

Not much has changed since the immediately post-War period in this grill-style diner built in the style of the time, with dark woods, upholstery, and river rock. Narrowly escaped death by eminent domain in 2006 thanks to a fortuitously-timed economic dip.

Links:

• News about Rod's Grill

  “Unfortunately Rod’s Grill in Arcadia was completely gutted. The inside was so lovely, such a mid-century modern gem, it was a little time capsule in the city. The signs are still outside, hopefully these can be saved.”

• Rod's Grill (Facebook)
• News about Rod's closure

  “Rod’s Grill, founded by Rod Wellman in 1957 and later owned by Manny Romero, was sold to new owners and closed on Feb. 12 [2023].”