Corky's

Corky's was 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 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
Website	Official Website

Corky’s closed for good December 14, 2019.^[4][5][6]

The interior of Corky's has been demolished as of January 13, 2025, but the roof and pole sign remain. It is in the process of being converted into a Chick Fil-A restaurant.