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Fantastic Cafe

3.1 (297 reviews)
ModerateBurgers, American
Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Maria D.

Service is a 10/10!!!! I'm so happy when I found places where they have such attentive servers and friendly staff!! It's a very spacious place with lots of parking! They have an extensive selection of foods and drinks! They also have alcoholic drinks!

Breakfast burritos . I cut them in half, I ordered the trio (bacon,ham sausage), the carne asada breakfast burritos, and the chorizo
Sotheary B.

So far I have ordered the breakfast burritos (it's huge) and the McMuffins and hash brown and everything is fresh delicious and affordable... the cashiers and cooks are very accommodating and nice... great service great prices and yummy food

I was looking to have hash browns in my chorizo burrito. They put slice potatoes in the burrito I dont like slices potatoes. N its mostly potatoes. No eggs or chorizo. Never get this again.

Horrible taste of ranch and thousand?   And I paid for this??  Smh.
Kiano M.

Coming from the Real Fantastics on the West Side of LBC off of Sante Fe. I am disappointed with this spot. Just moved in the area and thinking this Fantastics was going to be as good as the spots on The West Side of LBC, on Lakewood, on back side of CSULB. But This one disappointed me and my family! First off... I ordered 3 main meals and I waited 40 minutes for my food!! People after me got their food first! Then... I get home. And y'all know about the Ranches and The Thousands sauces... Fantastic has a thick creamy taste. Everywhere I've been to has been the same except for here! One dip of our food in these ranches and my family threw it out like it was yesterday's dinner! My tater tots were dry and hard! My chicken for my taco salad was over cooked and hard to chew?? My chocolate milk shake was not the bizznezz! My family couldn't and didn't finish our food. I will drive to the other Fantastics then go to this dry place! Over cooked my food?? Hopefully this spot gets better but tonight... big disappoinment!

Cheeseburger combo w/ ranch :-)
Shannon M.

Food is always great and service is fast. It's my favorite burger spot and the fries are seasoned and delicious. I always get ranch for the fries for $0.50 extra.

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12 years ago

Great for a mom and pop burger place..any varieties of food...everything I have had there has been pretty good

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12 years ago

I'd give them five stars if the food was excellent for lunch but its average. Their breakfast platters is the reason I keep coming back.

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13 years ago

I don't know what's worse...the food or the service. Usually one makes up for the other but here they're equally bad.

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This is my go to place for breakfast. Great food for a good price. It's worth the wait.

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14 years ago

Love this place. They have freshly cut fries and they have a special where you can get 2 burger for about $4. The burgers are really big.

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Terrific food and a lot of it. And great deals. Great people, too. Terrific atmosphere. Games on the TVs. a favorite place

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Delishious food and great service . Price is super affordable too!! Loved it and recommend :)

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Definitely get their fries or chili cheese fries (so good without being greasy) & I recommend their breakfast burritos too (it's filled with their spiced potatoes, eggs, and your choice of meat) Haven't tried them myself yet but I've also heard good… 

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Eureka!

4.0
(1k reviews)
1.8 mi
$$
Outdoor seating
Casual dining

Thanks to the GM for reaching out after my last review and inviting me back to give Eureka another…read moretry. I'm glad I did because this experience was so much better than the first. If you read my original review, you know the service was terrible. This time, though, Jorge took great care of us. He checked on us often, made sure we had everything we needed, and was friendly from start to finish. That's the kind of service I was hoping for the first time around. The food was much better too, especially the fries! Y'all know they were trash in my first review. This time they were hot and crispy. I ordered the Fresno Fig Burger with fig marmalade, goat cheese, bacon, tomato, red onion, arugula, and spicy porter mustard. Whew... that burger was good! The combination of sweet and savory flavors just worked. My husband and I ended the meal by sharing the Bourbon Barrel Cake with candied pecans, bourbon caramel, and vanilla bean ice cream. Listen, don't leave without ordering it. It was absolutely delicious.

Just making my timely updated review. The lights were still dimmed, which brought a great ambiance…read moreto the dinner experience. It was very relaxed and just had chill vibes. The evening started off strong, as we stopped by during Hoppy Hour (around 9ish). There wasn't a wait, and it wasn't too busy, so we were seated right away. The front staff was nice and polite. She gave us the option of either a tall round table or a shorter rectangular table. We of course, opted for the slightly shorter (height-wise) rectangular table. Once we were seated, we were given the menu, and the waitress told us that we would be right with us. She stopped by to ask about drinks, and we opted for water. She dropped off water and came back with perfect timing because by then we were ready to order. I also love the simplicity of the menu. There really aren't too many options where you feel overwhelmed, but there are still enough choices to pick from. Shout out to the pastrami quesadilla, I didn't realize it had been swapped for a new menu item until I asked about it this time around, but I'll be waiting for its comeback! We ordered a few items: the mac and cheese balls, the Wagyu bone marrow burger with truffle fries, and a double smash burger with ribbed finger potatoes. We had to get the mac and cheese balls since it was Hoppy Hour! I also didn't realize that on Wednesdays, the double smash burgers are half off. I'll definitely remember that for next time. After we ordered, the food came out quicker than I expected. It was a nice surprise. I think the first item came out about 10 minutes after our initial order. The mac and cheese balls came out hot, which was great. The breading made them super crispy and gave a nice crunch that balanced really well with the softer, chewier mac and cheese inside. I was glad the inside wasn't too runny since that would have made it like lava! I didn't see a cheese pull this time, but next time I'll try again to see if I can catch one. It was a great start to the meal. The burgers came out shortly after we finished the mac and cheese balls. I totally forgot that the truffle fries came with sauce. I should have asked for the sauce on the side, but it wasn't a problem that it was added on top of the fries. It just made them get soggy a bit faster, but that's no problem; it just means I've got to work faster! The burger was good and came out super juicy. I asked for it medium, and it looked about medium, so no complaints here! I never realized before, but the bread was so fluffy... it was a super pillowy bun with a nice bounce to it. It definitely helped balance out the meatiness of the patty. The hint of tomato gave it a nice, refreshing bite and really helped cut through the richness of the meat. The onions also added a nice sweetness to the burger, which was appreciated. I also snuck a bite of the ribbed potatoes, and they were good as well. They were a bit crispy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside, with just a touch of saltiness. I also stole a pickle from the double smash and realized I probably should have asked for pickles on my burger, but I'll remember that for my next visit!

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Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

4.1
(2.1k reviews)
1.8 mi
$$

Saw online they were having a paws on the patio so booked a reservation to bring my little baby…read more After checking in at front desk we were given a dog treat for my dog along with a card for a complimentary meal for her :) There was plenty of open seats on the patio and picked were we wanted to sit. Order my baby grilled change chicken bowl. Portion was waaay too big for her so we put half aside to take home . The other half she devoured all the chicken and left the veggies and rice lol For my fiancé we ordered: buffalo chicken nuggets. We loved this! Nuggets were crispy and came out piping hot. Chicken shawarma salad, this was ok . I was expecting this check to have a different flavor. For me, the taste of the flavor on the chicken didn't really compliment the salad, and the dressing very well. It wasn't bad it just was not to my liking and probably would not order this salad again :/ Fiancé ordered the bbq bacon ranch bacon burger. He ordered the pattie medium and came out perfectly cooked. Service was great, our server was super friendly and attentive. I forgot that one of the reasons we don't frequent here is because of the strict rules for dogs on the patio. No dogs on your lap, which my dog was not having. She always sits on our lap at every restaurant we go to with the patio. So I ended up having to put her in my purse, and the purse was on my lap. Aside from this our visit was lovely otherwise.

I honestly come here for one reason and one reason only happy hour. They have me in a chokehold…read more The happy hour drinks are hard to beat, and the food prices are good. So yes... I'm here for the deal. That being said, quality control is definitely on a lunch break sometimes. The silverware is a gamble. Will it be clean? Will there be dried food chunks? It's like a tiny surprise every visit. I've also had shots with mystery floaties, sometimes what looks like pepper, sometimes Tajín hanging out somewhere on the glass or floating in the drink. Do I still drink it..? unfortunately, yes. Should I have to? Probably not. I'd at least like the illusion that everything got a thorough wash before making its way to my table. My biggest pet peeve, though, is the little tubs the hummus comes in. They're almost always chipped, and underneath the white coating it looks... rusty? I don't know if it actually is, but it definitely doesn't inspire confidence. At some point those should probably retire with dignity instead of continuing to serve hummus. The last few times I've sat in the bar seating area, there have also been bar gnats flying around. They're basically unpaid restaurant employees at this point, but I'd rather not spend my meal swatting them away. The food itself is... fine. The chicken bites are inconsistent. Sometimes they're huge pieces, sometimes they're tiny little nuggets, but somehow it all evens out. One visit, our bread came out looking like it had lost a fight with a volcano. I asked about it, and they said that's how it's made. Thankfully, our server offered to bring out another order of bread, and the replacement was much better actually charred instead of cremated (see the picture). Huge credit to the server for handling it well and trying to make things right. If the first batch was actually considered acceptable, though... Idk about all of that. Overall: Food: 3.5/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 Happy hour pricing: 4.5/5 (the real MVP) Service: Usually really good. I've only had one server who dropped the ball, but it wasn't enough for me to care. At the end of the day, I'm not coming here expecting a five star dining experience. I'm coming because my wallet and Lazy Dog happy hour are in a committed relationship. As long as the prices stay where they are, you'll probably keep seeing me here.

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Islands Restaurant

Islands Restaurant

4.2
(506 reviews)
1.0 mi
$$

I must say this was my second visit to this Islands in a 30 day period. The first visit I was…read moreprivileged enough to work with Niro the store manager to organize my daughter's birthday party. He made the process easy and pleasant. The day of the party the host helped me with positioning the tables and did not hesitate to assist. I love that they went the extra mile to customize a menu for us. Our waiter Patrick was on point and Leti was also very helpful with setting up. The party was a big success and well managed. All of my guests were happy with the food and service and were also impressed with how efficient things went. Today's visit we were assisted by Kyle and Jesus. Kyle had a wonderful personality and provided excellent service. The manager on duty Jesus was making his rounds to the tables and was also very attentive. This team is an absolute joy. Thank you Cerritos Islands Team for your excellent customer service.

2026.06.18 Wanted a chill spot to watch the MEX v SKOREA game and was happy to remember Islands…read more Haven't been here for many years but was greeted by a friendly helpful host. Sat at the bar and addressed efficiently by the bartender who was wearing a Kor v Mex shirt. She handled everyone's orders with professional care and speed and made sure to check on everyone regularly. Happy hour menu was decent. Went with cheddar fries (good, kinda salty) and spinach dip (not enough salt?) and a $5 22oz coors light while I waited for my amiga to arrive. If you want extra hype this ain't that type of crowd but as a solo female non-regular bar guest, this was perfect and chill. Glad to have a landing spot for the next game!

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Watch the game no matter where you're sitting.
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Shipmates Restaurant & Sports Bar

Shipmates Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.0
(667 reviews)
1.9 mi
$$

We came here to watch the Korea vs. Mexico World Cup match, and it turned out to be a great spot…read morefor game day. The location is a little hidden and was somewhat difficult to find at first, but once inside, everything was well organized and easy to navigate. The staff did an excellent job throughout the event--friendly, attentive, and impressively fast despite the crowd. I also appreciated that they limited the number of guests, which kept the atmosphere lively without feeling overcrowded. It was nice that this wasn't strictly an adults-only environment, as we were able to bring our child along and still enjoy the experience. The food was good, the service was great, and the overall setup made for an enjoyable afternoon of soccer. We'll definitely be back during football season to catch a few games.

Disappointing experience at Shipmates Sunday to watch Brazil-Norway and England-Mexico World Cup…read moregames. So many avid soccer supporters, and the servers were great, but showing the games seemed like a reluctant obligation. Pre-game and post-game analysis from Thierry Henry & Zlatan took a back-seat seat to a country music playlist Immediately upon halftime and after the games it seemed like a race to restart the playlist so nobody could enjoy the halftime show, interviews from players and coaches and more pre-game/post-game shows. Right after the final whistle of the MX game, all but 1 TV was replaced with a softball game and re-airing of the Nathan's hot dog eating contest. Like myself, many patrons were unhappy and said they'd go elsewhere to watch the rest of the tournament.

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