Our History

Hollywood’s Original Thai Joint: A 1970s Legacy
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Hollywood’s Original Thai Joint emerges in a Motel in the 1970’s. Sapp Coffee Shop was a humble little joint as one of the first known shops in shops embracing alternative culture and the LGBTQ community. Our commitment to accepting ALL has been a major part of our longevity in Hollywood and to this day we stay true to our roots.

This little Thai joint got its debut in a gritty, classic Hollywood Motel as a Coffee Shop by day and a Thai food joint by night. The owner of the Motel agreed to rent the small diner to Sapp as long as they served a classic American breakfast to tourists and a cup of American coffee.

Sapp quickly became an institution in Hollywood for serving authentic Thai dishes as well as good old-fashioned breakfast