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    Fantastic Café

    3.4 (484 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Burgers and Jesus
    Chad K.

    The coffee sucks. The breakfast burritos are now mid. The food quality has really gone down hill. Oh, did I mention the $0.39 surcharge for paying with a credit card? Yes, that too. I don't think there are any redeeming qualities of this place now. It must be under new ownership.

    Porkchop and eggs for dinner
    Dennis C.

    Always passed by the spot when I exit on Studebaker and wondered if it was worth visiting. I can tell you that it most definitely was! The menu here is very large and they serve breakfast at any time of the day. I got myself a porckchop with some eggs. The whole plate was delicious and I knew it immediately when I first started eating. The service was great and the food came out fast. I came in on a Tuesday night and there was no one else there except for one other person. I will be coming back and trying something else on their very large menu. I left happy and full!

    Monica S.

    This place has been here for ages and it has stayed fairly consistent throughout the years, for the breakfast cravings throughout the day this is a good place to come. The staff for the most part is friendly and willing to help with a few exceptions that come off as borderline rude. The old school diner feel with the wood tables and vinyl booths it's a old classic vibe.

    Terry M.

    Found myself in the area with hungry kids and figured I would stop in for dinner, but boy have things changed since I was here last. First thing you may notice is that there's no prices on their menu anymore, and honestly that's for good reason; you would likely shorten your menu options if you knew. The Food: It's standard short order fare. Nothing out of the ordinary, save the price. When I got home I realized that the kids chicken strips were overcooked and essentially chicken jerky, that was a bummer. The Service: Honestly, the service was fine, they were moving quick and were friendly. It was a bummer when they mention that fountain drink refills were $0.59 e v en though the dispenser is customer facing. That's new, and quite unfortunate. Ambiance: The place is clean, it's well lit, and there's a lot of room and seating. My only real issue is that I paid over $30 more for the exact same meals that we get up the street from us, but the chicken isn't burnt, and they don't charge for refills.

    Pancakes, scrambled eggs and bacon
    Denise J.

    Stopped by for breakfast after getting off from a 10 hour flight. My crew and I were craving pancakes. I went with small stack of pancakes and they were huge. I had hoped my 2 pieces of bacon would be crispier as I prefer. The scrambled eggs were good once I added some salt and pepper. You order your food at the cash register then you find your own seating. Some of the tables were dirty. So I made sure to wipe our table with antibacterial wipes. Our food came out within 10 mins. Overall everyone was satisfied with their food selection.

    Mysterious debris black rock or something
    John O.

    So I ordered a grilled chicken salad and found what it looks like tiny black rocks and it almost broke my molar , I never had issues with this place but it will be my last time getting food from here...

    Almost gone pastrami sandwich.
    Lisa B.

    I went in about an hour before closing to get food to go. I ordered a pastrami sandwich and a bean and cheese burrito. The staff were busy cleaning and preparing for closing. I ordered at the counter and my food was ready within five minutes. I ate the pastrami and it was delicious. Well constructed, good meat to bread ratio. There weren't big blobs of fat inside like a lot of other pastrami sandwiches I've had. It was lean and tasty. I saved the burrito for tomorrow. The staff were pleasant. The restaurant is in the same center as my church and can get quite busy after services. Luckily there's plenty of seating.

    Chili cheese fries
    David A.

    First time visit to this location. Tbh I didn't know it was that close to me. The food was fresh, hot and delicious! The customer service definitely exceeded expectations. My ambiance was busy during lunch time. I recommend this place! I will be back!

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    Huge menu to choose from, fresh tortilla chips upon request, good salsa, good burgers, plenty of seating, family friendly atmosphere.

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    Been going here for many years. Best Huevos Rancheros anywhere. Manuela, and company are the he best

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    Food was good, just over priced. Especially, for a simple burger. Gal who took my order was polite. Probably won't be back.

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    my partner and i live in the area, and love taking the occasional walk down to Starling for sunday…read morebrunch. depending on the time of day, or if there are holidays / local events (like graduations), there may be a wait; the staff is quick to bus tables when diners depart so a 30 minute wait may only end up being about 20. the place is quaint so try to come early or after the main brunch-rush if you don't want to wait long. as far as food..i love their french toast; it really satisfies my sweet tooth. my partner had the pot roast which was also lovely & tender. the mimosa was generously made. our servers have always been a delight, today was no exception.

    I passed by the diner hundreds of times as I live in the neighborhood. Today I decided to try it…read more It has that nice diner feel atmosphere. But that's pretty much all that impressed me. The service wasn't great because the servers or at least who looked to be the manager was very stressed out and projected that onto the customers. Which you never do. Service with a smile. Don't make the customer feel like they're an inconvenience to you. I ordered scrambled eggs it was about two eggs that were scrambled with some mushrooms and spinach. Came with a very small piece of French bread there was processed packaged butter on the side. we asked if they could just make a simple French toast and they said no, only the specialty types that they have on the menu. I didn't understand that? I mean if you are making a specialty type of French toast don't you have to begin with just regular French toast? I asked him if I could get a side of toast for my eggs and they said that they don't have toast only that French bread. What kind of diner doesn't have toast or the capabilities of making toast? It reminded me of a movie scene with Jack Nicholson. Honestly to spend $17 for two eggs a few potatoes a small piece of bread it's just not worth it.

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    4.3
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    4.5 mi
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    The regular cheeseburger is basically a McDonald's cheeseburger if McDonald's actually had quality…read moreingredients. Hit the spot. I was really impressed with the meat quality as well as the bread. I usually don't get anything fancy on my burger so I tried the standard cheeseburger. Next time I might snazz it up and get one of the fancier ones.

    Only really bad part is the area. One side of the street is…read moreclean and nice but the others are dirty and filled with less than reputable looking characters. The burgers are good though. This is probably why most people came in with online/phone orders for pickup and got the heck out of there in a hurry. Fries are okay at best but the onion rings are fantastic! I don't recommend the smash style burger because it's smaller and doesn't come with the fixings, but if that's your thing than by all means enjoy. I got the backyard bbq burger and it was very tasty. Not the best I've ever had but it definitely hits the spot and prices are not bad at all here. If I happen to be in the area again I would definitely be down to phone in my order and pickup for takeout to enjoy the tastiness somewhere I feel a little more comfortable. Staff was also very friendly - when they could be seen at least, but it was one cashier/server with two guys in the kitchen and although it's a small hole in the wall place there is still plenty to do if you're understaffed so I'm not even mad about it. Thanks ya'll!

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    Country Kitchen

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    4.3 mi
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    I heard about Country Kitchen through Long Beach Food Scene and was impressed by its Yelp reviews,…read moreso I decided to give it a try. I ordered the ABC omelette with home potatoes and upgraded the bread to a granola pancake for an additional $4. I had been wanting to try their famous granola pancake, so I was happy they allowed the substitution. The portions were generous and easily enough for two people. The ABC omelette was delicious. It had plenty of bacon pieces, just the right amount of cheese, and the avocado on top was fresh and flavorful. I requested the home potatoes well done, and they came out perfectly crispy on the outside and great with ketchup. The star of the meal was definitely the granola pancake. I can see why it's one of their most popular items. It was one of the best pancakes I've ever had. Topped with bananas, blueberries, granola, and almonds, it had a unique combination of flavors and textures that I've never experienced before. I would absolutely come back just for the pancakes. The customer service was excellent as well. Everyone was friendly and welcoming throughout my visit. Next time, I plan to dine in.

    It was early morning and I was in the area, and I was looking for affordable breakfast place with…read moregood food. Don't we all sometimes? Honestly, I chose because of the name. I was wondering if they will be able to deliver that more of a home field rather than corporate breakfast places but we all know so well. I was greeted by warm staff that look like my friends Moms got together to make sure that they feed their kids. Everybody smiled and everybody cared, and it was really good filling to be around them. The prices were seemingly reasonable, considering that omelette was almost $16 and it came with everything you would expect omelette to come with. Home potatoes were delicious as well! The atmosphere inside is humble and very clean, with rather regular booths, that are easy to get in and out, with some curtains on the windows that had that warm country feel. I really love this place, I will surely go back there, and I suggest you will give them a chance!

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    The Ordinarie

    4.2
    (958 reviews)
    5.1 mi
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    My wife and I had an excellent Sunday brunch experience here. We sat in their shaded patio and…read morelistened to the duet jazz band sipping cocktails and eating delicious food. I started with a cup of their beef and barley soup. My wife and I both make this at home from scratch and we're both impressed by theirs. My wife took a taste of mine and instantly ordered her own. Very rich and flavorful. I kept looking at photos of their take on chicken and waffles and knew I had to try it. Seriously epic and was good as it looked. They coated the chicken in a chili rub that gave it a sweet and spicy flavor when paired with their maple syrup. Served on top of a waffle and topped with an egg. I loved it and would probably order again on my next visit. My wife had the American plate which was your classic eggs, bacon, potatoes, and sourdough toast combo. High quality ingredients elevated it beyond your typical diner food. Drinks were great too. I had their house made bloody mary which had a nice kick to it. My wife had their brunch version of a Corpse Reviver cocktail. After our meals were done we finished with an Irish coffee since everyone was ordering them. Perfect service, relaxing atmosphere, and delicious food will definitely have me returning very soon! Parking is free for 2 hours at the nearby garage on 3rd and is a very short walk. The closer garage on Broadway is not free. You can make restaurant reservations on their website but it wasn't needed when we went.

    I am here to review The Miracle pop-up at The Ordinarie, that's how late my Yelp reviews are coming…read morein. Sorry!! TLDR; It's expensive, and not worth the routine visit, but worth the one-time stop in to experience the festivities. The Miracle pop-up at The Ordinarie is somehow even more decorated and extravagant than you'd expect from a seasonal pop-up. The line looks long outside, as there are no reservations, but it moves quickly since they hold everybody to a pretty strict 2-hour time limit. The drinks are good, the cups are cute, and everyone is festive. It's an all-around fun experience.  I think because of this, you do pay a premium price tag for food and drinks that are just good or okay. I think it's something that is worth the visit if you've never been and you enjoy getting into the Christmas spirit. I think that outside of the pop-up, The Ordinarie is a fun spot to check out in Long Beach. It't not a pillar of the food scene if you're a tourist, but it is a good, late night spot if you work in the industry nearby. They have a great late-night menu with a killer smash burger.

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    The Carvery

    4.2
    (350 reviews)
    5.3 mi
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    While visiting family in Long Beach, we were on the hunt for a steakhouse for a Sunday lunch and…read morecame across The Carvery. What we didn't expect, but absolutely loved, was their R&B brunch experience. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was lively, fun, and full of energy. The music completely elevated the atmosphere. The DJ not only had an incredible voice but truly knew how to engage and hype up the crowd, making the whole experience feel like more than just a meal. The location itself is beautiful with trendy and upscale decor. Very picturesque. As for the food, I ordered the Maui French toast, and it was phenomenal. It is not your typical French toast--it had a crispy churro crust and this unique whipped cream, the flavor and presentation really stood out. Sweet, rich, and perfectly prepared, it's something I've never had before and would absolutely order again. Overall, this was such a pleasant surprise. Great food, great music, great service, and a good vibey brunch experience. I have another trip to Long Beach in June and will be back to enjoy it again. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area!

    My first time here was for a meet and greet in September 2025. The food, service and ambiance were…read morevery nice. I went back in October for another event and the decor was so nice. I went again in December for a year end gathering. I guess you could say, it's becoming a pretty cool place for appetizers and gatherings.

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    The Potholder Cafe

    4.0
    (1.3k reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    best food ever not pricey way better than the crappy Einstein bagels that suck I throw the last…read moretime I ate an einstein bagel it made throw up

    I've been coming here for years but it's been so long since my last visit! Since the patio is dog…read morefriendly, my pup and I had to stop by for a late breakfast. Parking: Free in the small lot in the back. If the lot is full, you can usually find nearby street parking. Service: Excellent! Our server, Jairo, was prompt and very friendly. Dogs: Allowed on the patio. No restrictions on them having to be under the table or otherwise hidden. We had the corner table at the front which my girl loved because she solicited pets from people through the little fence and had plenty of room to stretch out. Food: I ordered the Grand Prix omelet with super spuds and biscuit and gravy. Everything was hot and most of it was delicious. My only complaint was that I felt like the gravy has changed since my last visit. I used to love it but this time it was thinner, not as flavorful, and had an almost see-through quality to it. Not sure how to describe it, but I wouldn't order it again. The biscuit was good, though. My girl got scrambled eggs and bacon and they cut up the bacon, much appreciated! Everything I've had here over the years is good, including their pancakes, fruity pebble french toast, and curly fries! We will be back for another patio visit soon. :)

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