"A California institution where you can still visit and dine, Saugus Cafe began as a humble spot opened by James Herbert Tolfree. The restaurant was initially called Saugus Eating House and was located in the railroad depot across the street from its current residence. Following its acquisition by brothers Richard and Martin Wood in 1890, the restaurant's name was changed in 1899 to Saugus Cafe"
"Hollywood greats including Douglas Fairbanks, Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, and Santa Clarita legend, William S. Hart have all graced this restaurant with their presence. Presidents Benjamin Harrison and Theodore Roosevelt also dined at the Saugus Cafe in 1891 and 1903, respectively. In addition to being a favorite of old Hollywood stars, Saugus Cafe continues its legacy of serving a variety of diner fare and comfort meals to this day."
The Original Saugus Cafe opened in 1886 as the Saugus Eating House in the railroad depot across from its current site. James Herbert Tolfree founded the restaurant; brothers Richard and Martin Wood acquired it in 1890 and renamed it Saugus Cafe in 1899. The cafe moved to a larger building in 1916 and has undergone structural refurbishments while remaining at the same location. Hollywood stars such as Douglas Fairbanks, Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, and William S. Hart dined there, and Presidents Benjamin Harrison and Theodore Roosevelt visited in 1891 and 1903. The establishment continues to serve diner fare and comfort meals, hosting regulars and visitors and retaining an old-school, train-station–like presence.
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