Montrose in Glendale in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
City Hall Coffee Shop
2327 Honolulu Ave.
| | Historic Montrose - Est. 1913 | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 16, 2025
1. City Hall Coffee Shop Marker
In the rear of Bobby's Coffee Shop (at 2272 Honolulu, later known as Edie's Cafe) was a special room with a small table around which local merchants and city employees ate and discussed the topic of the day, which in the late 40s/early 50s was the annexation of Montrose by the city of Glendale. Because of the heated political discussions that took place there, one of the waitresses, Bertha "Berty" Poole, had a neon sign reading "Little City Hall" erected over the door of that back room. In 1968 Berty bought Edie's and renamed it "Edie's City Hall Coffee Shop." When she moved to the current location, she dropped "Edie's."
Erected by Montrose Shopping Park Association, Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley, and Boy Scout Troop 317.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 34° 12.36′ N, 118° 13.753′ W. Marker is in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Montrose. It is on Honolulu Avenue west of Ocean View Boulevard, on the
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Zwicks Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Last Remaining Homes (within shouting distance of this marker); Fayes (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Crescenta-Caρada Valley (about 300 feet away); National Flag Week (about 300 feet away); Montrose Vietnam War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Street Lamps (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glendale.
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 16, 2025
2. City Hall Coffee Shop Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 5, 2026
3. City Hall Coffee Shop location
2327 Honolulu Ave was the second location.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on April 6, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
