I absolutely cannot wait to come back here for any reason at all - and to bring my kids and friends…read morehere. This was recommended to me by someone who is local to the diner and it is the kind of spot that you go to when you want to be treated like family or like neighbors and eat good food. To be honest, I don't know how long it has been here. It has the feel of diners that have been around for a while but is cleaner and brighter. They have tons of seating inside and outside. Our server was amazing and told us that he started working there as a part-time job decades ago, but he loved it and stayed because he loved the people that come through here. And because he loves his job that also comes through in the service and food. I ordered huevos rancheros and a black coffee. I could seriously sit there and drink the coffee all day. It is so smooth and it does the job of waking me up! I just love the mug that they serve it in with the thick ceramic walls. The rancheros were delicious and exactly as I hoped and the perfect amount that I did not feel overly heavy. I promise I will go back just so I can make sure to take food pictures next time. And because I just wanna go back and be welcomed to my next meal.

Love me a local diner! Clean restaurant, friendly servers, great coffee, and everything came out…read morehot, fresh, and delicious. It felt like the best version of a home-cooked meal. I had their pozole special and it was amazing. Rich, flavorful, and comforting. Even though it was busy, we walked right in and got seated with no wait. And the cinnamon roll pancakes?? Honestly they should be illegal, dangerously good 10/10 would recommend and come back!

If you're looking for an iconic 50s diner experience with great food this is the place in Santa…read moreMonica. There's a nice patio and the service was prompt and attentive. I had a chorizo omelette and corned beef hash which were excellent and filling before I went to see a play at the Morgan Wixson theatre down the street. Prices are also very reasonable for an expensive town. Recommended.

The food isn't that good, but it kind of doesn't matter…read more Weird statement for a restaurant but hear me out. I live in Santa Monica which means I'm surrounded by overpriced trendy restaurants that capitalize on their location by overcharging on their menu. No qualms with that. That's what you have to expect when you live here. And then you have a spot like Rae's. Rae's is a classic diner vibes in every sense of the word. It almost looks like a place out of time with how retro it is, but it works. Can you expect the best meal of your life? Absolutely not. Can you expect an authentic diner experience with questionable but unlimited coffee and everything you expect a diner to have on the menu for under $15? Absolutely. Personally, I like that places like this still exist and there is no better cure for a hangover than a breakfast at a diner like Rae's.

Loved this old world place. Breakfast sausages cooked to perfection. Very amiable service and…read morequick. Time to relax and not be rushed. My breakfast was $10+. You can't beat that anywhere. I felt comfortable and safe here. Try it!

Sweet place of a place. Like home. Like those good ol buttermilk biscuits mama always made. Thank…read moreyou Teddy. I've encountered border patrol

Great place for brunch, small restaurant & patio seating with shade umbrellas! They have parking…read moreright next to the restaurant, very convenient and free! Pet friendly, which they have to add it to their features on this app. Since they have patio seating and also will be a plus for them. We order their banana pancakes they were 7/10 not very fluffy but their Italian omelette was 10/10 I wanted to order the kale lemonade but maybe next time , i would definitely come back here for their omelettes. Pretty nice service, they were very fast and attentive with our needs and provided us a water bowl for my dog.

Great breakfast joint offering excellent quality ingredients. Eggs were perfect, avocado fresh,…read morebread toasted just right! And to add.. service was great. The only few things to that were a bit tough was parking and the $9 oj! So ambiance is so so as Its at the Travel Lodge so its somewhat busy. Other than that great breakfast spot!

First time here with my friend . Samantha and Luis are so friendly! The food was amazing ! French…read moretoast and pancakes. And matcha and caramel latte. So cut inside and out! Beautiful ambiance! A must try ! A 10/10

I've been to the original Lazy Daisy long time ago so I was super stoked to check this one out in…read moreMar Vista walking distance from my new place. The place is rather small, but the outdoor patio is adorably decorated. Service was good, they were attentive and brought out our items quickly. The portions are pretty big and the price was also equally decent. We ordered the CA burrito and it was massive. Also the pancake special with turkey bacon and over easy eggs. I ordered an iced matcha, it was ok, nothing too crazy. Parking is street only, but there's plenty of parking on Jefferson, so a short walk before and after a big breakfast was ideal. There was some parking on National but it was a little tight. I recommend going to Jefferson where there are more houses and park there instead and walk to the restaurant.

The service and food are excellent. Everyone welcoming and friendly. Nice covered patio and dog…read morefriendly. One problem. My wife did not eat all of her truffle burger, which was delicious, and a person. not our server, asked if hr could box it up and we said yes. it was not brought back to our table, and when I asked for it when we were leaving, he looked as if he did not know what I was talking about and mumbled something about he thought we were through with it. Very expensive burger, and I was very disappointed with this circumstance. Everything else was very nice and we will return. However, next time I will ask for a box and do it myself. if not for this situation, I would have given it five stars.

Cozy indoor/outdoor French-inspired brunch spot that's great for larger parties. I had been wanting…read moreto try Cafe Laurent's breakfast after the previous cafe closed at this location. Service was generally attentive but I had to grab my own set of utensils and napkins. The Eggs Benedict was fine. They serve it with a croissant base instead of your typical English muffin, which was too small of a portion and light to support the runny egg and Canadian bacon.

Every bit as good as the many other reviews you've read. We stopped here at the end of our Chicago…read moreto Santa Monica Route 66 journey and it was even better than we expected. Besides the rewarding feeling of a chocolate malt sitting at the counter, the staff made us feel very welcome and special. They gave us our Certificate of Completion, took photos and otherwise made the conclusion of our journey feel even better than it already did when we pulled into the parking lot. It's clean, well maintained, open, airy, nostalgic and loaded with references to the past and, of course Route 66. We are very grateful to way we were treated and will definitely return when we are back in the area.

Mel's Diner located at 1670 Lincoln Blvd right at the 10 Freeway exit is an iconic diner style…read morevenue for a tourist or local. This location opened about 6 or 7 years ago and has all the style of an authentic, 1950's diner with jukebox music and a traditional menu of burgers, sandwiches and dinners along with breakfast and desserts. Our server was Samuel and he seemed new at the job and was nice enough, but had to be reminded about water and my Arnold Palmer. I had the chicken soup and the Steak & Eggs and my guest had the Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup. I subbed the potatoes for mushrooms and my one problem with this place is that the food is never really hot which is bothersome. How do you not offer soup once poured into the bowl? Their prices are not cheap as the chicken soup was $9, the steak & eggs $32 (this was off the breakfast menu), $16.50 for the Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup and $6.50 for the Arnold Palmer which is a complete rip-off. The total bill was $70.54 with Tax and a cash Tip of $15.00 which was generous given the service and the fact the place was empty. Their food would be better if I received it when it was hotter, but overall was fine since at 10:26 PM there are little in terms of options to eat. While not my first, second or third choices (George's closes early which is down the block across from Whole Foods), it's has some entertaining features like a gift shop, plenty of parking and a friendly staff. RECOMMEND CONDITIONALLY.

I've been coming here for many years! I don't live in the neighborhood, but when I'm driving by, I…read morealways stop. The loco moko is delicious. The beef is so flavorful. It's a big potion as well and is great to go, I can only eat half since they give you two eggs, a big beef patty, and a very generous serving of rice plus the Hawaiian bun and a scoop of macaroni salad. I absolutely love the gravy, I always get a little bit extra to go to rehydrate the meal later on. I've eaten a lot of different things here and everything was great, the loko moko just happens to be my favorite, but I've never had a bad meal here and will continue to stop by when I'm in the neighborhood

Aaaaaaaaand STILL the Best!!…read more The OG Royale never ceases to impress and satiate Amazing service from folks who care Sitting outside to watch the neighborhood or inside to watch a game or morning news....Rutt's is a community staple and a consistent good vibe generator in my life Relaxed dining room and lots of outdoor and partially covered tables I've tried almost everything in the menu and nothing disappoints