I stopped by The Pan today on my day off with my mom, and everything we ordered was fresh,…read moreflavorful, and beautifully prepared. I had the Veggie Omelette, and it was absolutely loaded with fresh vegetables. Every bite tasted fresh, clean, and delicious. I also ordered a latte with the banana foam, and wow... that foam was nice! It was thick, creamy, and flavorful with banana flavor. I could have eaten the foam all by itself, but I mixed it into the latte with my straw. It added just the right touch of sweetness, although the banana flavor became a little more subtle once it was mixed in. My mom ordered the Veggie Omelette as well, along with the Banana Pancake as her specialty pancake. It was delicious! It was topped with fresh banana slices, walnuts, and a light dusting of powdered sugar. Such a great combination without being overly sweet. The real surprise of the visit was the fresh-made lemonade. I ordered the Paradise Lemonade with guava and passion fruit, and it was incredibly refreshing and full of flavor. It's the perfect summer drink, and I can honestly see myself stopping by just to grab one to go on a hot day. My mom tried the Havana Lemonade with strawberries. While she isn't usually a fan of tart drinks, she still enjoyed it. If you love strawberry lemonade, you'll definitely appreciate this one. It's such a fun and creative concept. Overall, we had a wonderful experience. Great food, refreshing drinks, and everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully made. I love the concept, and I'll definitely be back again soon!

Ordered the birria Benedict, unaware that it had a ton of corn on it. Not ordering again…read more My wife got the chicken and waffles and the chicken was bland, we also got a side of potatoes- bland as well. So disappointed because we have been to the gardena location and food has always been great. Paying $40 plus for something you didn't enjoy should be illegal. The best part of both plates was probably the waffles. Service was fast to say the least, and there's ample space to sit but it's so so loud.

First time here and we were impressed! We ordered the loaded potatoes, eggs benedict, and…read morestrawberry pancakes, plus a strawberry matcha to drink. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and you can really tell the food is made from scratch with quality ingredients. The flavors were spot on, and every dish was delicious. A special shoutout to Suzy, our server, who was so friendly, and made our experience even better. We absolutely loved it and will definitely be back!

Clutch & Coffee really came through for a solid brunch in Old Town Torrance. The cafe‑style,…read morehomemade cooking is absolutely something to talk about, you can genuinely taste that everything is made from scratch. It's comforting, flavorful, and feels like a meal made with intention rather than rushed café fare. Service was warm and attentive, and the overall vibe is super laid‑back, the kind of neighborhood café where you can relax, enjoy your coffee & food, and take in the mellow Old Town atmosphere. One thing to note: this place gets busy, especially on Saturdays and Sundays during brunch hours. Plan ahead or expect a bit of a wait, but honestly, the food and experience make it worth it. Miguel C.

The storefront of the popular full-service catering operation (founded in 2015) in the LA area,…read moreBites & Bashes Cafe in Lomita opened in 2018. My wife and I had an enjoyable breakfast experience, tasting some unique dishes that are worth coming in for. We had a real early errand in the Lomita area, so wanted to take advantage by trying a different breakfast place. They have a really informative website, explaining the owning family's participation and how some of their food is sourced. It's a brunch place (open from 8 am to 2/3 pm, Tu-Su), so needed to wait a bit outside (street parking only, found one hour free parking right in front since coming so early). Menus are available at the front counter, and you place and pay (clover) for your order first. The food came out soon after, delivered to your table. There is a self-serve water jug in the same area as take-as-you-need take-out containers (also saw a self-serve costco-size plastic wrap box for wrapping...such a Korean thing to do). Utensils and napkins are available at the table to take for need. I really like places like this that have optimized the service experience, getting what you need without having to track someone down. Forking Around's Filipino Burrito ($18.95) - a collab with the food influencer 'Forking Around' to put into a breakfast burrito, many common ingredients from a Filipino breakfast. This includes egg, garlic fried rice as base and a vegetable lumpia with longanisa pieces, wrapped in a good flour tortilla. Sides were both a cilantro lime crema and a well made sawsawan. The sausage was not too sweet nor too red (though perhaps a bit too meatloaf-like), and the lumpia in the burrito worked for me. Korean Breakfast with bulgogi and steamed rice ($19.95) - it was served in a cast-iron skillet and the pan had been heated up greatly...super hot when served and still warm by the time we left. The flavor of the bulgogi was solid, and I loved the presentation. Taco Truck Burrito ($17.95) - korean-style al pastor pork, with pineapple and kimchi fried rice and egg. It was good....forgot to ask if the meat was really cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Came with a good chipotle salsa and lime crema. We were done in 30 minutes, from entry to exit. It wasn't too busy, so asked the front-of-house lead where the longanisa sausage and lumpia were made...she stated that it was all in-house. That's really impressive, making an ingredient from scratch that is only used in one dish. This and the elegant presentation and longevity really shows that the entire team behind bites & bashes cafe (catering) knows what they are doing.

This recent visit was disappointing. First, parking is not great. A few years ago they used to have…read morethe small lot on 25514 Narbonne for staff and customers but, now it is for staff only. So it's only street parking. If you need the blue placard parking, there is only 1 space behind their small building. They have Korean and Filipino inspired dishes. Ie. banana turon or ube pancakes, Filipino inspired burrito with longanisa. I chose the bulgogi plate and asked for no white rice and was offered fruit or salad in lieu of. Tasty bulgogi w/a small egg on top yet the portions are very modest. In the middle of my meal, I ordered one more item- the krak fries which were very garlicky. They go for the presentation with the floral and greens to jazz up the look. Hubby's dish was straight ahead- Bulgogi cheesesteak and fries. Also modest in portions. Iced decaf Americano in a plastic cup and OJ in a plastic cup. Kinda odd considering their price points. Some beverages are in mugs. This was more like a 2.75 stars rounded up to 3.

Stopped by The Pan in Gardena located on the corner of Western Ave and 166th St., after noticing…read morethe rare sight of a smaller weekday or weekend crowd, and I'm glad we did. I ordered the "Original" Fully Loaded Hash Browns and a variety of pancakes were the star, crispy edges on my hash browns, generous toppings, and a portion size that could easily feed two people seriously. It's one of those dishes that feels indulgent in the best way. The restaurant has a relaxed, casual feel, and the service was impressively fast without losing any attention to detail. Parking is definitely tight, so plan on grabbing a spot along 166th if you're trying to beat the rush. A satisfying brunch experience with comfort food done right. Miguel C.

Gardena staple The Pan never misses. If you know, you know…read more Stopped by for breakfast and ordered the steak & eggs with an OG pancake on the side. The steak was tender, juicy, and cooked just right. The breakfast potatoes were definitely a hit too. Even though they were packed, the service was still good. It's a small space. Just be prepared to wait a little if you're going on the weekend. Trust me, it's worth it. A solid breakfast spot that's been holding it down for years and one I'll definitely keep coming back to.

service 10/10. food was so delicious. breakfast 10/10 curious george matcha 9/10. house pancakes…read more8/10.

The ambiance is lovely. I enjoyed the two red roses in a vase at each table. The menu options are…read morevaried and all look delicious. I got the breakfast skillet with the turkey sausage, delightful. My partner got the fried chicken and waffles with the amazing berry compote and cinnamon crème fraîche was *chef's kiss.* The servers were all great (and hot) we had a perfect lunch. Oh, the flash brewed ice coffee is good, along with the monkey business and coconut foam. That was amazing!

Such a cute little cafe located in Torrance. We stumbled upon this place while visiting California…read moreand staying in the Torrance area. The staff is super friendly, warm, and welcoming! When we entered, we were immediately greeted and shown to a table. It's not a large place, but enough seating to accommodate our party of 5. It was refreshing to see such authentic French items on the menu. Everything we ordered was delicious! On the way out, we even bought some pastries to go. I would definitely return the next time I'm in California! Happy Eating!

Came here on a weekend morning. Place was busy enough. The lady at the cashier was busy with orders…read moreand serving sit down customers. Got the following items 1. Danish epinards 2. Almond Croissant 3. Quiche lorraine 4. Lemon mousse cake 5. Raspberry mousse cake 6. Italian sandwich: Liked the baguette but the mozarella was flavorless. Food came out quickly. Liked how the tables had hooks for purses even though I wasn't dining in. The pastry and quiche were okay. The cakes were all pretty good and would be what I'd come back for to try other flavors. Overall 3.5.

I was a bit confused of the idea with this business merging with Dog House. But nonetheless, it was…read moreeasy to find. I felt like I was on a hunt to find it and when I did I was like oh.. this is convenient lol Anywho, the burrito is fire... loaded! The pickled jalepenos def hit the spot. No complaints here on the burrito itself. Now the only thing, the customer service wasn't the best. But I'll still come back they were just quiet when I arrived and even saying thank you. They were quiet lol

Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos is a ghost kitchen operated within Dog Haus. Customers can place a…read moremobile order through the Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos website and pick up the order at a designated Dog Haus location. Avoid ordering via DoorDash as the app charges additional fees. I placed a mobile order and picked it up at the Dog Haus Carson location. [Parking]: There's a designated parking garage, but it was surprisingly packed on Sunday morning and I barely found an available spot at 10 AM on Sunday. [Atmosphere & order]: Dog Haus Carson has three TVs, but all of them were showing a bluish display rather than true color. Customers can also place walk-in orders via a kiosk. [Menu]: Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos serves breakfast burritos all day. According to DoorDash, the top three most-liked orders are the Haus Burrito, Bronco Burrito, and Wurst Burrito. *** Bronco Burrito (3 fresh eggs, smoked bacon, white american cheese, avocado, pickled jalapeños, crispy tater tots, cotija cheese & chipotle aioli wrapped in a flour tortilla then grilled - sunny side egg - $12.99): The bacon was a bit salty and the tortilla was mediocre. The fillings were good, but adding jalapeños felt like a questionable decision. Overall, it tasted too saucy for my liking and I didn't even touch the chipotle sauce that came on the side. *** This is one of those passable breakfast burritos you get because it is convenient and available all day. Personally, I am sticking to places like Phanny's or Brother's Burritos for breakfast burritos in the South Bay.

edit: I'm just here TO* say…read more I always get the chilaquiles torta, but my family gets different dishes and they all look great!

We found a reason to try a new place and in California Heights, they had a nice little cafe. We…read morewent there for breakfast and they had some good choices. I decided to have the corn beef and hash. The corn beef brisket was very flavorful and i really enjoyed every bite. The scrambled eggs were a little flat but good. The hash browns were fantastic and crispy. Very nice experience. My wife had the omelette and she enjoyed it, taking the rest home with her. We usually keep things simple and try different things. Getting a pancake was out of the question as just one went for nearly 7 dollars. That was too bad because it would have been nice. The food is definitely good so come check it out, I'll give more options on the menu a try on my next visit. The service was good so expect them to look after ya. Really love the artwork especially the John Lennon piece.