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    Fantastic Cafe

    3.2 (300 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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    Timmy S.

    This diner, with its classic interior, is located in a strip mall. They're known for their breakfasts but I arrived to have lunch with some friends. I was overwhelmed by their extensive menu which is posted on the back wall behind the front counter. You order at the register and your food is brought to your table. I decided on a pastrami sandwich. The stoic woman at the counter asked if I wanted to make it a combo (fries and a drink) and, seeing it was a good deal, decided to go for it. I also asked for a chocolate chip cookie which I spotted in their pastry case. I poured a Barqs root beer from the soda fountain and joined my pals in a booth. My food came within five minutes. The sandwich was big and thick; I could barely open my mouth wide enough. A ton of thinly shredded pastrami sat within the roll it was served in, conveniently sliced in half, making it somewhat easier to eat. The pastrami itself was not exactly tender but not tough either, salty but with good flavor. The mustard and pickles were flavorful additions. The fries were plentiful and quite good. The fresh chocolate chip cookie was excellent with plenty of chips. It was the perfect finisher to my meal. This was a great diner-type experience. I'd even say it was "fantastic".

    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.

    Wet fry burrito

    I like this place because its basic and good for their prices! Parking is easy. But TODAY, the asian boy who took my order, seemed so lost while he took my order. i was hungry, and i specifically wanted a 'wet bean and cheese burrito' (the plate comes with rice and beans) i asked for a wet bean and cheese burrito with a side of fries instead of beans on the plate... I got a wet and cheese fries burrito.... I have no idea where the disconnect was but i was annoyed. To the owner, please train him better.

    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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    The food is always amazing and the service is fast! It's a very nostalgic, family restaurant that I always crave when I'm home!

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    Just got a burger and the buns had mold I'm a very happy person suck because I love this place

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    Absolutely love the breakfast! Super clean and call ahead so you don't have to wait! Big selection

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    Yummy food and great service my favorite food for my family and I we really enjoyed coming here!!!!!!

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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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