Montrose in Glendale in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Rocky Cola Café

2201 Honolulu Ave

— Historic Montrose - est. 1913 —

Rocky Cola Café Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 15, 2026

1. Rocky Cola Café Marker

Inscription.
In 1923, Theodore Belanger built a pharmacy here. Over the years, Belanger and later owners changed the façade many times, but it remained a drug store until the 1980s, when it was converted to a '50s style diner, the Rocky Cola Café, which welcomed visitors to Montrose for 25 years. The most famous customer was probably President Bill Clinton, but the most loyal celebrity was Miley Cyrus who hung out here during her teen years. Rocky Cola closed in 2012.

Erected by Montrose Shopping Park Association, Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley, and Boy Scout Troop 317.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 34° 12.31′ N, 118° 13.522′ W. Marker is in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Montrose. It is at the intersection of Honolulu Avenue and Montrose Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Honolulu Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2201 Honolulu Ave, Montrose CA 91020, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in

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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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Montrose Founding (here, next to this marker); Glendale and Montrose Railway (a few steps from this marker); Potts Building (a few steps from this marker); Gelsinger's (within shouting distance of this marker); Abe’s Lock and Key (within shouting distance of this marker); Reinhart Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Safeway (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shopping Bag (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glendale.

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 15, 2026

2. Rocky Cola Café Marker

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 15, 2026

3. Rocky Cola Café Marker

Photographed by Craig Baker, January 15, 2026

4. Rocky Cola Café Marker

Rocky Cola Café image. Click for full size.

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5. Rocky Cola Café

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 28, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.