Retro restaurant

Bob's Big Boy, originally located on Florence Avenue in Downey, was the Friday night restaurant of my youth.

Now, in its reincarnation at the site of the old Johnie's Broiler, Bob's is a favorite dining spot for fans of classic cars. From its juke box with selections of music from the 60s and 70s and its retro waitress shirts and scarves to its namesake plump logo and Friday night carhop service, it's a retro paradise.

Bob's wasn't very crowded when I ate there tonight. But that's because I happened upon an off night in their otherwise full schedule of class car events. We'll be back next weekend, so that we can show you some of those classic cars—and their classic drivers.

Click here for a previous Bob's Big Boy post.