"After almost 140 years of serving comfort food to locals, politicians and celebrities, Los Angeles County's oldest restaurant is closing its doors this weekend. The Original Saugus Cafe, which was established in 1886, announced on its Facebook page that it will be closing its doors on Sunday, Jan. 4. "This decision was not made lightly, and it comes with heartfelt appreciation for everyone who walked through our doors, supported our staff, and made this cafe what it was," read the statement, which was posted on Dec. 29."
"Located at 25861 Railroad Ave. in Santa Clarita, the cafe was founded during the construction of the Saugus train station by James Herbert Tolfree. It was originally named the Saugus Eating House. Due to its location on what was then a major transit hub and filming spot for Hollywood, the cafe served presidents such as Theodore Roosevelt, who reportedly had a steak there in 1903, as well as movie stars like Douglas Fairbanks, Charlie Chaplin and Mary Pickford."
The Original Saugus Cafe, established in 1886 in Santa Clarita, will close on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 after nearly 140 years of service. No reason for the closure was provided and calls to the restaurant went unanswered. The cafe began as the Saugus Eating House during construction of the train station by James Herbert Tolfree and benefited from a major transit hub and Hollywood film shoots. Notable patrons included Theodore Roosevelt and early movie stars such as Douglas Fairbanks, Charlie Chaplin and Mary Pickford. The diner retained bar seating, green booths and a menu focused on hearty breakfasts and steaks. The closure follows other Los Angeles landmark restaurant shutdowns.
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