My wife chose to have breakfast at Balckboard Bistro today. Mario greeted us and was very polite and helpful. I ordered their fish tacos and they were very delicious and plentiful. My son had chocolate pancakes, my daughter had Greek salad and my wife had Mexicali scramble. The owner, Amy, checked on us to make sure everything was good. The ambience was really cute. I highly recommend this place. read more

This place never disappoints we came here for a late breakfast, early lunch had the French dip which was pretty tasty, we also ordered the playground special, which was a heck of a lot of food. Those pancakes are huge and also a veggie omelette, which also was extremely huge and tasty. Definitely a comeback place. read more

We come here often bit generally don't leave reviews. But we commented today that we have never had a poor quality waitress, waiter or meal here. They always great you with a smile regardless of how busy they are. Service is fast, staff knows food inside and out and special requests are met with a " Sure, why not". All in all, not sure why they have a 3.9 rating. This is a 5 star place. read more

This place has decent food and a very nice spacious patio with plenty of seating. The food is better than average, but would say NOT better than CREMA CAFE 1 block over. Also, we came to seal beach because its a pet friendly community and all restaurants, bars and olive oil stores allow well mannered pets. I was taken back when we had our daughter a wheaton terrier and the owner said no dogs allowed. I was like, how about in the patio? He said no dogs allowed in the restaurant. Thankfully a lovely customer recommended CREMA CAFE. And in retrospect crema was a bit nicer and great food and service. Such a blessing in disguise. So we will not be back, especially when they dont Allow your family in. Maybe they had an incident in the patio with dogs. So Food is ok, patio is lovely, just dont bring your kids if they are pets. The end read more

Blackboard Bistro - Entrance - American Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Located on a corner of a busy street and ample parking. It was a busy Friday morning, so I requested to sit on their outdoor patio. They don't allow dogs on their outdoor patio, so I had to leave my dog in the car. The staff are friendly and come around to fill/warm up coffees on a regular basis. Ordered The Playground for breakfast, which comes with two eggs (any style), choice of meat (bacon, sausage), and French toast or pancakes. The eggs were cooked to order, the bacon was a bit undercooked, and the French toast was bland. I've heard that their Eggs Benedict are good, so I might go back and give them another chance. read more

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I have been to blackboard several times and the food was ok. Like sitting in the outdoor patio and service is always friendly. Today I ordered a breakfast scramble and specifically asked for no onions and I think they thought I wanted extra because it came with double the amount. We didn't have time to wait for a redo and I tried to pick them out which was impossible so I didn't eat my breakfast. The rest of my party had eggs Benedict which were very good. read more

We love this place. We always feel right at home. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming from the moment you get there and has a true family-feeling vibe that instantly make you feel comfortable. The food is absolutely delicious --full of flavor and quality ingredients, my group ordered different items and all were superb and they paid attention to details for specific requests. Service was also impressive, staff was friendly, attentive and very kind. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking for amazing food, excellent service and a family style dining experience. read more

Came here for the first time, half hour before closing. Our server didn't rush us at all. Ask him what the favorites were and ordered one of them. I forget the fun combo name it had. It was turkey and ham with cheese and slaw on toasted rye! Very yummy. Not tons of meat, but enough to make the sandwich yummy. We also ordered their hot wings dry with sauce on the side. Wings were battered and crunchy while still moist inside. Sauces were good. French fries that came with the sandwich were seasoned and tasty. Will definitely want to come back to try more. Especially their pea soup on Mondays. read more

Blackboard Bistro - Pretty Patio does a good job of making you not notice you are right off of PCH and a parking lot. - American Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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Good quality was ok. Customer service was ok. The older gentleman was rude to the hostess. He needs to smile more and be more polite. read more

Blackboard Bistro - Inside - American Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Great little place with not quite a beach vibe in decor but still well suited to the area with outdoor seating available. Especially nice for breakfast with large omelettes and tempting options like thick French toast stuffed with blueberries and cream cheese and banana or blueberry pancakes. Decor is a light schoolhouse theme with blackboard menu and "homework." Very cute and cozy, with great food. read more

This review is long overdue. On a sad morning for our family in early Sept., we said farewell to our 98 year old mom. Relatives from 4 states arrived a few weeks later for mom's funeral. The day after (very last minute and not knowing who else in our extended family might wish to join us), I tried to figure out where to go that could possibly accommodate a large group for brunch. I called BB, explained that we weren't sure of the exact # and received a warm welcome over the phone. I ended up calling back 2-3 more times, adding to the # of guests each time. I think we started with 12 and ended up with 24!!! The entire experience at BB, from start to finish, was exceptional. Food was yummy, service amazing, everyone got served, with orders cheerfully taken each time new family members arrived. We weren't rushed to leave and the other guests on the patio were kind (could have complained as we were a bit noisy and made some commotion rearranging furniture as more family arrived). BB has been a favorite of mine for years, but this experience solidified my opinion that it's a gem of a place and deserves a far higher overall rating than it currently has. I love the Mediterranean omelet and the allowances made for substitutions and additions. My husband loves the skillets and the omelets. BB's new owner is the one who was so gracious and flexible with our big family on a Friday morning back in September 2024. We are grateful. read more

We came in for lunch knowing fully well this place is more popular for brunch. I ordered a chicken sandwich which below average , my husband and sis-law got the veggie panini , my daughter got turkey burger and nephew got chicken sandwich. We had lemonade and sprite. I wasn't happy about the bathrooms right next to the kitchen either. Our server was real nice and friendly . read more

Blackboard Bistro - American Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Food is excellent. Amy the owner is awesome. Always smiling and greeting guests. A little gem in small strip mall. So many choices on the menu and all very reasonable and delicious. Try it you will b back read more

Just checking back in and trying something different. The breakfast tacos were so good! The tortillas did fall apart, but the flavor was excellent! A good blend of eggs scrambled with the chorizo! Service was once again excellent and the property clean and relaxing. read more

Blackboard Bistro - My omelet and hash browns. - American Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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Tasty lunch. But BBQ chicken sandwich didn't have much chicken for the money. Might have been OK but I wanted to taste the cole slaw. I ordered a small side with my meal. A tiny serving of cole slaw costs me $5.25 . I should have asked about the price. Don't think that was a good value. Won't be going back to this establishment in my lifetime!! Ambience was good. Service was fine. read more

Just left this place. EXCELLENT food EXCELLENT service. The owner Amy so nice and loved how she interacted with the customers. Also very cute place. read more

Blackboard Bistro - Yummy breakfast - American Near Me - Seal Beach, California

What a delightful neighborhood bistro. Fantastic food, indoor and outdoor seating with a very at home feeling. The service was on point and the owner is the sweetest. Check this place out! read more

They do have outdoor dining here, but unfortunately the heaters were not functioning on this day, so it was cold and a little uncomfortable. But, we endured. The interior dining is small and was pretty full when we arrived, which we are not comfortable dining inside at the moment anyway. The service was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. We were here for brunch on a weekday, and enjoyed their French toast, and a Reuben sandwich. Both were good, but the Reuben was exceptional! One of the best around. read more

This place is amazing, food & service very good. Had more than I could eat. Would go back.

Great service, even better food, and the new management has the place better than ever before. The sunrise skillet never disappoints! Great patio vibes!! read more

Great first impression. We ate here for the first time and the food was great! Our service was also excellent thanks to Ms Jamie. We will definitely return to this location. Thanks so much for an enjoyable time! read more

Absolutely excellent! Walking in to this cute little breakfast place tucked away inside 12th Street in Seal Beach, I was just looking for a quick bite but I was very pleasantly surprised by the sweet and great smile from the host, the service was very fast and my vegetarian omelette was delicious!! The very nice server was quick and generous with our coffee. The price was reasonable. I really loved it! The atmosphere is family friendly, parking is available and location is excellent. Overall, I give them 5 stars because all three of my requirements were met hands down: location, food and fast service. Loved it and will definitely return next week!! read more

Last time the huevos ranchers abd rice weren't good, but here to try something else. :) bf's birthday. They claimed they just ran out of cake and don't sing. It's only 10am Lol. Ordered French Toast and Florentine eggs today. Both were good except for the turkey hash. Friendly service Taylor and Rylie. :) read more

Blackboard Bistro - Florentino eggs - American Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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I was in the mood for breakfast so I decided to head over to Blackboard Bistro since I was in the area and haven't been there in a long time. I was pretty surprised that there wasn't a crowded parking lot or a long wait but hey no complaints from me lol. I ordered the Mediterranean Omelette which comes with Hasbrowns and I ordered a side of French Toast. Oh Yes! I was ready to take this breakfast down, I was big hungry lol so I knew this would hit the spot. The French Toast, was just as I remembered, fluffy and packed with the perfect amount of vanilla and cinammon( still a fav) and the Omelette was also good. The only thing I would have needed more of was the cheese factor and a little more seasoning, other than that it was good. My order was a to go order but usually the patio is my spot, a beautiful space to sit outdoors and enjoy the weather and delicious food. If you ever decide to swing by Blackboard Bistro I would recommend: The Playground or The Playground Special, Santa Fe or Sunrise Skillet or if you want an Omelette The Hangover or Round The World. Though my Omelette was good, in my opinion those that I mentioned are better. I truly enjoyed breakfast and it was great visiting a restaurant I haven't been to in a while. You can't go wrong with a good breakfast on a beautiful Sunday morning.. Me and my tummy was very happy read more

Blackboard Bistro - Mediterranean omelette with hasbrowns - American Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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We stopped in for a late breakfast today. It was a pleasant experience! Our server, Mario, had a full patio going. He took care to make sure we were off to a good start, seeing that we had coffee, water and menus. My wife enjoys the breakfast tacos. Normally, she takes care to order the eggs to be cooked soft. Today she forgot to ask for easy and they were cooked a little hard for her. Her mistake, not Blackboards. No matter, she went after them like Grant went after Richmond. Me. I skipped my normal biscuits and gravy. Today was Texas Benedict day! Oh my, these critters are tasty! I brought halve of my breakfast home. Now I'm looking forward for tomorrow. Mario was solid. Stop by the Bistro. Ask for Mario. Enjoy the patio. read more

Lovely owners -old and new. Great food, fav brunch spot with friendly servers. Recommend highly!!!

Hostess as sweet as can be but all downhill and WORST experience especially when hungry. Waited 50 minutes (like fools) for two orders of scrambled eggs and toast. Watching every table arriving after us receive their food. Owner took zero responsibility placing total blame on young innocent inexperienced server. Save your money, hours of your life and your appetite for another spot. Had owner taken true "ownership" with basic hospitality this situation might have improved....a simple apology or a beer cup of coffee. SAD!!! read more

The Santa Fe Skillet Plate was delicious and filling! Large portions. You will not leave hungry. Excellent service and ambience! read more

Blackboard Bistro - Eggs Benedict and Santa Fe Skillet - American Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Charming place with lovely stuffed blueberry french toast royale and Mexicali Scrambled! Thanks to Teri and Jeremy for this excellent find.

Great food and service, the new owner is doing a really good job and the staff are very friendly. The eggs Benedict are amazing!

We loved this place! My husband and I went here for breakfast for the first time. Quite a large menu for breakfast and lunch. The food is delicious, like home-made) We enjoyed both the food and the atmosphere in this cafe. All the tables were occupied and the atmosphere was so nice, Also if you compare the prices with our other breakfast places, it's not that bad. The customer service is great, they are always so happy and kind to you and make sure you are taken care of! And on top of that they are super fast! Overall, this place is fantastic, highly recommend!!! read more

This restaurant is amazing. The new owner Amy has made very positive changes. Adding delicious new dishes. The service is fantastic. I go 3-4 times a week. I highly recommend it. read more

Great food and excellent service. We called to let them know we were coming with young kids and they set up a great table for us so it was ready when we got there. Menu had a lot of good stuff, and adults and kids all around greatly enjoyed what they ordered and had a great time in a nice environment. read more

I love this place so so much. the pancakes are simply to die for and if you are hungry I suggest the playground special!! I love blackboard bistro and the customer service is probably the best service you can get anywhere! I will be coming here for many many many more years to come! My friend got the Mexicali Scramble and devoured it like an animal! read more

Blackboard Bistro - Playground Special and Mexicali scramble - American Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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Great place for breakfast!! The staff is very warm, welcoming and friendly. The food!! All I can say is come hungry!! I had pancakes today and couldn't finish them. They were delicious. You cannot go wrong here, not at all!! read more

I tried this place for the first time a couple of weeks ago when the wait for Old Town Cafe on Main St. was too long. This place is within walking distance of Main St. and we were able to be seated right away. There is indoor and patio seating available. The place was clean and we were given good service. I opted for the Playground and chose a waffle with 2 scrambled eggs and bacon. The waffle was great and the eggs and bacon were just average (the bacon wasn't crispy enough for my liking). My wife got the pancakes and they were good. Prices were fair. I would say this is a good option especially if you are short on time, but I prefer Old Town Cafe in Seal Beach if I am not in a hurry. read more

Same excellent food under the new management but with a much appreciated improved vibe. New owner is very nice.

Delicious pancakes so fluffy and big! Their omelets are always great and the coffee is the best. Love the outdoor patio and friendly service. read more

Blackboard B has an excellent Manager Jaimie. She keeps the assembly line going straight. Hard working. The restaurant has a lot of regulars including us. They have a very good team, flexible & hard working. Me and my husband loves this restaurant. Almost every weekend we're here. Love this place. read more

Disappointed, we love coming here but apparently they have changed their policy and do not allow dogs on their patio. So since we usually have our pups with us we won't be coming here anymore . read more