Corky's
Corky's is a restaurant in Los Angeles, California's Sherman Oaks neighborhood. It was designed by Armet & Davis and built in 1958. It has a sweeping roofline characteristic of Googie architecture.[1] It was remodeled in the 1970s and has been restored in recent years.[1] It originally opened as Stanley Burke's Coffee Shop on Van Nuys Boulevard and became Corky's in the early 1960s as it transitioned to being open 24-7. Billy Joel played piano at the eatery in the 1970s. After 25 years as Corky's, it became the Lamplighter, and was used in 2010 as a filming location for A Nightmare on Elm Street. The restaurant is now restored and renovated as a renewed Corky's.[2][3] Corky’s closed for good December 14th 2019.
| Corky's Restaurant and The Cork Lounge | |
|---|---|
 Corky's restaurant in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, viewed from the southeast. | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Street address | 5043 Van Nuys Blvd |
| City | Sherman Oaks |
| State | California |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 91403 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 34°2′26.4″N 118°25′40.08″W |
| Website | Official Website |
References
- Modern Restaurants Los Angeles Archived 2014-01-13 at the Wayback Machine Dwell
- Corky's coffee shop a 60s classic returns Sherman Oaks Patch
- Corky's Retro Vibes History Los Angeles
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