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Is The Oinkster Still Open? Update (Los Angeles, CA)

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As of September 2026, The Oinkster is listed open on theoinkster.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The restaurant's website returned HTTP 200 on 2026-09-08 with a 2026 copyright notice, a working menu and online-ordering system, and posted daily hours matching the address and phone number as featured.

  • Season / episode Season 21, Episode 18
  • Original air date
  • Address 2005 Colorado Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90041

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives revisited The Oinkster, a casual eatery in Eagle Rock, California, in the 'Pork Hall of Fame' episode (Food Network, aired 2014-12-26). According to FoodiePie's episode guide, the segment featured the BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, brined and smoked pork topped with slaw. Food Network's episode page lists The Oinkster among the restaurants Guy Fieri returned to for the pork-themed countdown, following an earlier appearance on the show.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured The Oinkster in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles in the episode "Stacked, Stuffed & Loaded," which aired 2010-01-18. The segment highlighted the restaurant's fast-casual burgers and sandwiches, developed under a self-described 'slow fast food' concept by a chef with a fine-dining background. The Oinkster operates at 2005 Colorado Boulevard in Eagle Rock. According to the restaurant's own website (theoinkster.com), live on 2026-09-08 with a 2026 copyright notice, the restaurant listed hours of 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, a working online-ordering system, a full menu, and merchandise for sale. The site also listed a working phone number, (323) 255-6465, and links to its Facebook and Instagram pages. No dated reporting of a closure, relocation, or ownership change was found in the available evidence.

The 'American Eats' episode featured The Oinkster, a fast-casual restaurant in Eagle Rock built around a pastrami-and-hot-dog menu from a chef with a fine-dining background. The restaurant operates on Colorado Boulevard, describing its concept as 'slow fast food' delivered in a fast-casual format rather than a formal sit-down setting, according to the restaurant's own site. A September 8, 2026 check of theoinkster.com found the site live with 2026 copyright dating, a working online ordering system, and a separate merchandise page alongside the regular menu, according to theoinkster.com. The same check found listed hours of 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily and current contact details, including the Colorado Boulevard address, a listed phone number, and an email address, all displayed on the live homepage, according to theoinkster.com.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 21, Episode 18
Original air date
Episode title
Pork Hall of Fame
What was featured
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, brined and smoked pork topped with slaw
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Oinkster
Season / episode
Season 8, Episode 3
Original air date
Episode title
Stacked, Stuffed & Loaded
What was featured
fast-casual burgers and sandwiches from a fine-dining-trained chef
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Oinkster
Season / episode
Season 19, Episode 6
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
American Eats
What was featured
pastrami, hot dogs, and 'slow fast food' at a fast-casual spot
Role
Revisit episode
Name on the broadcast
The Oinkster

Frequently asked questions

Is The Oinkster still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, The Oinkster is listed open on theoinkster.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to The Oinkster after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives revisited The Oinkster, a casual eatery in Eagle Rock, California, in the 'Pork Hall of Fame' episode (Food Network, aired 2014-12-26). As of September 2026, The Oinkster is listed open on theoinkster.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is The Oinkster located?

2005 Colorado Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90041. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured The Oinkster?

Season 21, Episode 18 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired December 26, 2014. The episode is titled “Pork Hall of Fame”.

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Address
2005 Colorado Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90041
Venue type
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Official website
theoinkster.com

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