Found this gem on Instagram. How have I lived in the South Bay and rarely explored downtown El…read moreSegundo? This is a mom and pop shop. Cash only. I sat at the booth and ordered the top sirloin (medium rare) and eggs with sides of sliced tomato and toast. All that with coffee for $22.20?! The china was beautiful. Charming even. They were super busy so service wasn't anything over the top. I appreciated the check-ins though. It's a cute spot for a morning date or for a single gal filling her cup for the weekend.

I was visiting from Texas and wanted to try a local diner, so I checked the reviews and decided to…read morestop in. It looked promising. There was a seat available right away, and I sat down immediately. Unfortunately, that's where the good part ended. The waitress walked past me at least 15-20 times without acknowledging me -- no greeting, no offer of coffee, nothing. I was completely ignored. The busboy ended up being the one who took my order. I ordered chicken fried steak with eggs over medium and wheat toast. What I received was chicken fried steak, scrambled eggs, and white toast. The gravy on the chicken fried steak was very thin and almost transparent -- definitely not the hearty country gravy you'd expect. To be fair, the coffee was decent, and even though I didn't order them, the scrambled eggs were soft and cooked well. But getting the order wrong and feeling overlooked the entire time overshadowed any positives. The waitress seemed far more focused on regular customers and had a very cold demeanor toward anyone new. I understand taking care of regulars, but basic courtesy and attention should apply to everyone. Overall, a disappointing experience. I won't be returning.

Well, it's been quite a while since we dined here and, after tonight, we are wondering why we…read moredidn't come back sooner. The last time we were here, it was during a busy lunch and both the service and the food were below par. But tonight, it wasn't as busy and our server, Geovani, was excellent. First, we were quickly greeted and asked to select our table (since they were not that busy). Since there was only two of us, we picked a table for two. But, after we decided that we would split an appetizer and an entree, the table for two became way to small way too quickly. Geovani jumped right on this, suggesting we move to a larger table. He helped us move everything over and, voila, we were able to stretch out and relax and enjoy our meal. We started with the pear and blue cheese salad and, wow, we could have just ordered this, split it, and we would have been full. Very flavorful, generous portion that is definitely big enough to share. We also ordered the Sausage & Leek Fettuccine and I was definitely not thinking. Totally forgetting that leeks are part of the onion family (and I have a sensativity to onions). Once the dish arrive, I immediately noticed the similarity and was slowly trying to pick them away from my portion. Once again, Geovani came to our rescue. He asked how everything was and I told him I made a mistake (noted above). He quickly volunteered to have the kitchen make it again without the leeks. I asked, "Are you sure?", and he immediately said yes and removed the dish. Very shortly after, he returned with the "onion sterile" dish and it was wonderful. Both of us were so full you could have rolled us out the door. Good thing the parking garage is so close so we could just hop in our car and go home. Time to loosen the belt! ;) In a week where we have had some personal issues, it was so nice to be treated so well and received such a great tasting meal. Hope you get the time to stop in and I hope you get Giovani to answer all your questions and issues. Enjoy!!!

Absolutely the worst…read more The place is left to be run by a bunch of un professional staff. Came to sit down and despite the place having many tables, the person by the door insisted that we have all of party present to seat us, which is understandable if they are busy but they were not even 50% full, when I said my brother was right there walking down the street, he insisted to hold his ground. Then literally 30 seconds later my brother is here, then I tell him he is right right there, he goes "ok, I will let you know when a table is ready", why not use stove common sense & say that a table is not even ready? Sounds like steering maybe because of the 4 kids ? Maybe something else? Very rude and I'm acceptable behavior. Then to add to it, turns out I was talking to the manager "Ello", who is acting in your face and challenging you more like a night club bouncer than a "manager" at a cafe....

Great food, service and ambiance…read more I order the Blackened Chicken Rigatoni It was so delicious and perfectly seasoned. I was craving their Cajun Jambalaya (which I ordered and loved, 20 years ago). The Blackened Chicken Rigatoni did not disappoint, in fact, it is my new favorite. Sane great food and service, 20 years later.

Food was great, live the mustard sauce! Also appreciate the hours for this location was able to…read morewind down with friends after a night out. Our server Taylor was an absolute gem! We felt very taken care off with food and customer service. Too bad he'd be moving but just wanted to share my experience w him as our server. Was absolutely fantastic and friendly! Will def be back at kettle

One of the best breakfast's to be found in El Segundo! Love…read morethe eggs Benedict! Very family friendly!

If the server wasn't training another person, I probably wouldn't be writing this review. However,…read morewhen training another, I believe it is extremely important to set the expectation. Service: When you have to ask for a second cup of coffee, that's a miss. Food: The sausage patties and toast were both burned. Not completely inedible, but if you teach your underling that shortcuts are the norm, it's only downhill from here. Ambiance: The restaurant was fairly full, some table tops were empty with plenty of servers. If the cafe was bustling I could forgive some of this. I will be going back, because Good Stuff is good stuff. It's consistent and reliable. However, I suggest when training your employees, set the bar high. The higher, the better.

Pann's is such an LA institution and our recent visit on Thursday reminded us of why we always…read morevisited on our time in Los Angeles in the past. The service at the bar was friendly and fast. The food arrived quick and was hot and good. We enjoyed our time having a quick, delicious breakfast at the iconic Pann's.

Food is pretty good. The fried chicken is the best but if you pick the breast it's kind of dry…read more I got an egg white omelette. Basic, simple, and they got it right. We were there around 10am on a Sunday and they had already run out of country fried steak. The waiter said the next closest thing would be fried pork chops. He was nice enough to bring us out some complimentary gravy. We sat outside on their patio. Service was not the best. It was slow and they constantly forgot items we asked for. They even brought out the wrong type of bread (asked for wheat but got white) but oh well, we ate it anyways.

Food was excellent, service was a little slow, but it was worth the wait. The place was okay, very…read moreold school diner. We came all the way from Boston, Massachusetts and was referred by a Lyft driver and it was best referral.

Great service and good food. Very friendly staff. Great vibe…read more Old school type diner.

One of the best breakfast options in Manhattan Beach, and one of my favorites in South Bay in…read moregeneral. It's in between a traditional breakfast restaurant and a diner, and some things I love about it are it has friendly and quick service, a giant menu, and great food. Inside is pretty large so it can host many different sized groups, and has booth and table seating. Parking in the area can be a bit tricky, we found a metered street spot a block away, but you may have to circle a few times before finding a spot. For this visit, I chose the Crab & Avocado Benedict because those are two of my two favorite things combined, so it was a no-brainer to order. The crab was very tasty and the hollandaise was made perfectly and overall it was a great dish. I also ordered a side of fruit and they really did not skimp on the fruit quality, they gave me banana, watermelon, grapes, and didn't just throw the melon and cantaloupe at me. Overall, a great breakfast option and I plan to be back many times in the future.

We stopped by for a late breakfast on a Sunday. It was moderately busy, but the place was pretty…read morespacious with lots of chairs/tables/booths available. We ordered 2 coffee, classic eggs benedict with hashbrowns, and the porkchop with eggs with hashbrowns and a side of buttermilk pancakes. We saw everyone else's food being brought out to their tables, and it all looked pretty good (especially the omelets). Our food took a little longer to arrive, and people who ordered after us received their food first, but it wasn't a big deal. The coffee was watery, and no amount of sugar or creamer could help it. And to think it was $5.49. We finally got our food, and unfortunately, it was not good. The Eggs Benedict ($17.99) was the first disappointment. I took a bite and immediately tasted something sour when I started chewing it. At first I thought it was just the ham, but I'm not entirely sure, since it was covered in hollandaise sauce. It also lacked flavor overall. The only thing I liked was the poached eggs. The pork chop with eggs ($18.99) was extremely dry, difficult to chew, and very bland. It didn't seem seasoned at all. We ordered a side of gravy to help, but I didn't realize it cost an extra $3. I wouldn't have ordered it had I known, especially since it didn't improve the taste or texture of the pork chop. The pancakes were oddly eggy and didn't taste like pancakes at all. As for the hash browns, I didn't realize hash browns could taste bad, but these were mushy and almost slimy. Half of them were heavily seasoned, while the other half was bland. Even the ketchup didn't help because it only made them mushier. Overall, the server was nice, but I wouldn't come back here for the food.

Absolutely loved this spot! Delicious food and great service. Thank you ingrid. Will definitely be…read moreback.

It's not very crowded every time I go but that's why I think this place is a hidden gem!…read more I've been a couple of times and Angelica and Samantha both gave exceptional service. Thank you again, ladies! Food is delicious and drinks definitely got my attention. The atmosphere is nice.....yup, I'll be back for sure.

Came into Mandy's for the first time ever and was really looking forward to it. Keep in mind the…read morehours of operation are a little on the tight side, and they are closed on Wednesdays. My guest and I played it safe and went with bacon and eggs ordered with different levels of variation. We both agreed that the food was solid, and pretty much on point especially if you like your bacon and eggs and the added sides traditional. Our server was an obvious OG who has worked here for a long time and probably seen it all over the years. In other words, he's been there and done that. I have a special place in my heart for establishments and their long-time servers, so I'm not going to be too critical here-but the old lad did rush things initially. His service and overall demeanor picked up with time and over the course of the meal, so again nothing too bad. And whilel he certainly didn't provide CSA level service, he wasn't rude or either. In short, will be back.

Got the 2 Eggs & 4 Strips of Bacon (1/2 Bacon and 1/2 Sausage) ($10.65) and a cup of coffee. Very…read moregood breakfast. Good quality ingredients. Everything was cooked well. The coffee was a medium roast. Service was very prompt. Dining is available at the counter, booths and tables. Decent sized parking lot.

Food is very good and cooked with passion very worth it. Service is also great anything that is…read moreneeded will be brought instantly.

We stopped at Oceans Cafe and Grill during our long bike ride, and it was the perfect beachside pit…read morestop. The location is beautiful--right by the ocean. They even provided boho throw blankets for customers who felt cold, which was a thoughtful touch. The ladies were very nice and welcoming. We ordered "The Cure," and I had the basic toast and scrambled eggs--simple and satisfying. Great spot to relax and recharge.