We stopped in to try out one of Hawthorne's classic OG diners and were not disappointed!!! Out waiter was great and the food came fast and hot! The generous portions and being able to watch Spain vs France match made our experience perfect. Three cheeseburgers with fries and apple pie à la mode were the best! read more

Came into Mandy's for the first time ever and was really looking forward to it. Keep in mind the hours 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. read more

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We were in manhattan beach area and it was only a 10 min drive. Little lot with a 70s feel, old school interior with booths. Service was fast, the food was delivered quickly and we were out in 45 minutes. I wanted something on the lighter side, eggs, hash browns and toast. Everyone ate all of the breakfast. If we are in the Manhattan beach area would stop again for a quick bite. We were pressed for time and we were out with time to spare. read more

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Got the 2 Eggs & 4 Strips of Bacon (1/2 Bacon and 1/2 Sausage) ($10.65) and a cup of coffee. Very good 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. read more

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So yummy and such a cute hidden jem! Everything and everyone is so warm and friendly it really is the perfect little stop! read more

Mandy's Family Restaurant - Eggs Benedict - Diners Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Great old school family diner with an extensive menu, fair prices, and breakfast all day! Decor is homey and casual and the staff is friendly and welcoming. Hubs got the bacon breakfast with home fries and I went with the ham steak and sub French fries. Both meals were delicious and FILLING! Breakfast also comes with toast, so this was a LOT of food. Poster of the Clooney/Pitt movie, "Wolfs" seemed slightly out of place, but the owner proudly explained that Mandy's was used as the final diner scene. AWESOME! If we're back this way and looking for a warm, delicious, home cooked breakfast or lunch, we will gladly stop at Mandy's again. Cheers! "CC" read more

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Incredibly unpretentious. Excellent old-school diner aesthetic. It's like a set from a Tarantino movie, but in a good way. Tasty pancakes. Good prices. Good coffee. When I was there, one guy was serving everyone, and he STILL did a good job keeping my coffee cup filled. read more

Cute nostalgic hole in the wall family restaurant. Gives you the before technology vibes. So simple and food is great! 1 server 1 cook and they were amazing! Love these types of mom & pop shops. Better to support these small business & get your monies worth for food. read more

Mandy's Family Restaurant - French dip - Diners Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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Hands down my favorite breakfast spot! Blessed to live down the street this is that old school type 1950s diner straight from an old 90s film! The food is consistently amazing and the service is the best! They make you feel at home and the food always hits the spot! read more

Mandy's Family Restaurant - Hamburger steak and eggs - Diners Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Great spot! Don't let the exterior fool you; this place is tremendous. The food is top-notch, with the biscuits and gravy being the star of our order. Service was friendly and fast too. The place was fairly crowded, and our food was hot and ready with very little to no wait. Also, it being a place where movies and tv shows were shot was an added bonus. I WILL COME BACK. read more

This place is definitely vintage. There were very few people there and there was no trouble finding a place to park. The food however was only retro not delicious or not particularly well done. Still, it was a nice trip down memory lane. read more

I have been living in this area 5 years and never noticed Mandy's!!! Such a lovely family restaurant- everyone I encounter tested had a wonderful attitude and was very nice- The vibe is old school family diner ( love it) The food was delicious and the prices were great. It kind of made me feel like cheers ( very homey and family oriented/ everybody knows your name) I have decided to make Mandy's my new favorite neighborhood breakfast spot. Will definitely come back!!! read more

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Stoped by for brunch on a Saturday and had a pleasant experience. Everyone was welcoming and friendly. My husband had the T-bone steak with eggs and loved it. I ordered the nachos and they were OK, a little salty. read more

Mandy's Family Restaurant - Tbone with eggs and nachos - Diners Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Service excellent Great price The food fantastic A happy wife priceless Highly recommended read more

Mandy's Family Restaurant - A Simple breakfast is hard to find - Diners Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Always on the lookout for good chicken-fried steak and got a tip that this old-school diner serves a good one. Stopped in this morning and Mandy's Family Restaurant definitely exceeded my expectations. Subbed the biscuit & gravy for toast, ordered eggs over easy, and opted for hash-browns over home-fried potatoes. Mandy's makes its gravy and biscuits from scratch. That first bite of meat, gravy, egg, and biscuit- heavenly! There's a place near my office that serves a solid chicken-fried steak. Mandy's is a bit of a drive, but their version is just superior. So, I'll be driving out of my way when the next craving for CFS hits- totally worth it. Great job, Mandy's! Bon Appétit! read more

One of the best breakfast spots in Hawthorne. I would classify Mandy's as a Country Diner for multiple reasons. It feels like you're eating in someone's house vs a 50's car-centered diner, and I mean that in a positive way. It's very homely and you can tell it's the sort of place that is filled with regulars and travelers alike. I am a huge fan of diners and was excited to eat as soon as I saw the inside. It's a true classic diner in all senses of the word. It's quite large on the inside and they have plenty of indoor only seating options. They have booths, tables, and counter seating. There is a large free parking lot attached so parking is easy and plentiful. Our server was very polite and she was very fast with the refills. Just like any classic diner they have a lot of great options on their large menu plus a rotating list of daily specials. I started off the meal with a cup of coffee, per usual, and it was tasty and strong. For my meal I chose my favorite breakfast dish: the Eggs Benedict. It was very good and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The ham was thick and cooked to a perfect temperature. As a side I chose one biscuit topped with gravy and it was fantastic. It was a true thick, flaky, old-school biscuit and it went quickly. Overall I was very impressed. I live up in West LA so am not in this area often, but I would stop in again next time I am down in the area and would certainly suggest to anyone in the area of heading to it. read more

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Good food, perfect portions and flavor. I did not know there was such a gem right down the street . Thank

Food was still delicious- but sort of had a bad experience. I went with my daughter to have breakfast. We sat at the counter and I had my coffee cup with me from my morning coffee run. The guy who works there came over to me and said you can't have that in here. I said okay and I gave maybe an embarrassed laugh? Because I was embarrassed - he was pretty upset and I felt like i was in trouble. Anyways he said it's not funny!! Anyways, I hid my cup. I wanted to leave but we had already ordered our food. I don't know if I will return but I wanted to share. I have been going to this place for over a decade and I felt badly about this interaction. read more

Okay so I found this place on Yelp for my fellow yelpers and I must say it was a nice "first" experience. My son and I were hungry for some breakfast food and I checked Yelp for an affordable local option and this place popped up. I'm usually pretty skeptical about trying new things not totally against it tho. So I told my son let's give it a try and we are both happy campers that we did. Food: The food arrived hot, filling and tasty. When I say it was a good portion for your buck they did not disappoint. I couldn't even finish all my food and my growing young teen 18 very active athlete was full too. Now that's a plus! Service: The service was great they kept checking in to make sure we were okay didn't need anything else. Now, they didn't overly check in it was periodically and I appreciated that :) Ambiance: Now this place striked me as an old school mom and pop spot. Ain't nothing wrong with that those places "usually" have good service, good foods, and affordable options. To say I won't be visiting this place again is a total lie lol my son and I plan to visit this place in the near future especially since it's budget friendly our meal cost $30 bucks for two; lord knows finances ain't what it use to be. A few other key points. They didn't have turkey bacon or chicken patties unfortunately. Looked like only one bathroom stall didn't go in there so can't review that. Parking can get tricky should've taken a pic of that darn but we didn't have trouble today. Overall had a great "first" experience and definitely plan to go back. Might even introduce this spot to a few friends and my next boo thang when I get one of those haha all in all give it a try it was cool for us. read more

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I've wanted to love this diner since the first time I saw it. It's pure 1960s LA Googie, the kind of place that looks like it should be serving milkshakes to astronauts and stuntmen. Unfortunately, the interior feels less "Jetsons chic" and more "post-apocalyptic brunch." There's a specific aroma in the air that suggests the fryers have seen things. Ancient things. The kind of oil that remembers Nixon. The syrup needs to be carbon dated. The coffee tastes like it was brewed during the Carter administration and kept warm out of respect. Please, for the love of mid-century modernism, give this place a deep clean and a reset. The architecture deserves better and so does the neighborhood! read more

I ordered a cheese omelette and it was delicious and felt like a classic coffee shop. The service was great. The ambiance feels like a warm old school diner. The "wolf" with George Clooney and Brad Pitt was filmed here. You can even request their booth. Also "my name is domite" with Eddie Murphy was also filmed here. Will definitely go back when I'm nearby. read more

Mandy's Family Restaurant - Cheese omelette - Diners Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Very gross, my sister and her friend got the chili burger. It was not chili, a few bites in there was a questionable item that came out of it. I'm praying we don't get sick. read more

Mandy's is only closed on Wednesdays, and most definitely NOT permanently closed. We visited there as recently as this past Saturday 1/4/2026. They have yummy food and a great atmosphere. Usually with 80's music playing. Several movies and TV shows have filmed there through the years (see photos). They do close for filming, but that's well advertised, and not frequent. They were open on Christmas Day & New Year's day 2026 too. read more

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$36.14 for eggs, hash browns, the fluffiest and most delicious pancakes, oatmeal, coffee, and tea--an absolute steal! The service was quick, and the food was fantastic. It's been ages since I've had pancakes this good--I highly recommend ordering them! read more

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I work in El Segundo so took a break to run errands. Got lunch while my oil was being changed across the street at Lube King. Old school diner, excellent comfort food. Best Club Sandwich I have had in quite a while - my compliments to the chef. Everyone was friendly. Seemed like a neighborhood joint that is a hidden gem for anyone who isn't a local. Will definitely stop by again when in the area. read more

Good local diner, great experience, very 70s feel. Took away 2 stars because it had a mildew smell to it (like a dirty mop) although the place appeared clean. I ordered a cheese omelette with rye toast and hash browns. My wife had a Cali omelette but they forgot the avocado. We also ordered a short stack of pan cakes to share. Pancakes were nice and fluffy. Omelette was good, rye toast was very nice. Hash browns were very greasy tasting. Service was good and all in all it was a good experience. read more

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Been coming here for many many years Family owned that serves the best food in the area. *****

This family diner is wonderful, the customer service is amazing, the vibe is great and the food was delicious. I ordered the Mandy's country breakfast which was two biscuits with gravy, it was finger licking good. You can tell the food is cooked with love. I will definitely add this diner to my visit more list. Enjoyed everything about this place read more

Hello! My name is Joshua Nash and I've been going to Mandy's for quite some time. I'd like to inform everyone that I literally only downloaded yelp to review this place, I've never written a single other review in my life until today. To keep it short, Mandy's is INCREDIBLE! The staff are so freaking kind! I personally suffer from social anxiety and they've always made me feel welcome and accepted, No matter the mood I take in with me I always walk out with a smile! They make sure to wave and greet me as I walk in and they all acknowledge me as I walk out as well! The environment is something else, something special. I could write a separate review on just the space itself! The posters, the signs, the newspapers, the decor! It's perfect. Now I'm a young whipper snapper who doesn't know too much about the 20th century and the pure gold it held. But this place dang sure clues me in the second I walk in. I could see how this place is used for so much media, it's amazing! Now you might be thinking; "Joshua, you have gone on and on and on about the employees and the feels and the ambiance. When are you getting to the FOOD!?" Well let me tell you. The meals are EXCELLENT. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME!!! Personally, I'm an All American Breakfast super-fan, but I digress. There are plenty of different options to choose from that can tend to your sweet or savory needs whenever you please. (Except past three ) I've tried a burger from Mandy's and it was solid. Wait, no... solid isn't good enough. It was SUPERB! Theres only a handful of places I'll actually get a burger from and Mandy's is by far top of the list. I'd hire the chef to come and just cook for me, but I'd rather not steal him from you guys. Nonetheless the food is consistently delicious. I send gratitude to the chef. I will be trying everything on the menu eventually, but for now the All American Breakfast is my forte. In conclusion. Mandy's is STILL INCREDIBLE and I've had back to back wonderful experiences that I hope other teens like myself can enjoy for themselves. I hope my review made you laugh, or at the very least crack a smile, and I'll see you at Mandy's. I'm typically in the first booth on the right when you walk in, come say hi! read more

Mandy's Family Restaurant - Me, Joshua in the first booth, exactly 2 minutes after finishing my FIRST meal at Mandy's. - Diners Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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Great service...absolutely horrible food. Don't let the picture fool you. Y'all (I'm obviously not from round here) reviews really led me astray. Cause how was the coffee AND eggs nasty? 2 things that's really hard to mess up. I didn't even drink any of my water cause the cup looked so dirty. I gagged with every bite of my food and obviously couldn't finish it. Immediately went to Starbucks afterwards. read more

Mandy's Family Restaurant - Diners Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Classic American diner in Hawthorne. Came here with a friend on a weekday morning and there was no wait. Free parking available in their lot. We split the breakfast burrito and breakfast chorizo skillet. We got a side of sourdough bread with the skillet and breakfast potatoes with our burrito. Food came out quickly and the waiter was really nice. Plenty of indoor booth seating and the meals were hearty (albeit oily). They do have a healthy menu available if you're counting calories. Credit cards are accepted. read more

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Why this restaurant has so many positive ratings is beyond me. I thought the food was absolutely awful... and even that's giving it too much credit. If you like subpar school cafeteria food, then this is definitely the place for you. read more

Feels like going into a "Cheers" bar, but it's a diner. Cozy, warm, very nice atmosphere. Great American diner food. Better than Denny's and Norm's, you know? Like the Garlic toast was soooo fantastic. Great, great service. Friendly. read more

First time here. I had the breakfast special: 2 Pork chops, 2 eggs, home fries ,2 pancakes. Absolutely love it. Clean restaurant, easy to park. Thank you. Definitely come back again if I'm around the area. read more

Mandy's Family Restaurant - Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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Been here a few times and I like it. Old school restaurant with wholesome food and decent service. If you're looking for high end and fancy dishes this ain't it. I'm heading there in the morning after dropping off my car for service/repairs. read more

This is a great local diner. Excellent service. Our server was friendly and attentive and the cook was friendly and the food was on point. My co-worker ordered the hamburger steak breakfast combo which he enjoyed. I got the jumbo pastrami cheeseburger combo. All the ingredients were fresh and flavorful. The burger patty was seasoned and tender. Fries were crispy and soft. Don't miss this place of you are in the area. Lots of locals so you know it is good. read more

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We've been coming to Mandy's for several years, and have enjoyed the food and the staff immensely. Food always fresh and tasty, and so many options! And here's the truly special part, the food is obviously created with love, and there's an absolute feeling of being home! Love this place. read more

1/10/2026 My family and I visited this diner. My daughters Chorizo order was incorrect and we asked for it to be correct. Should have been a burrito not a plate. The server was kind and went to have it corrected. The head cook, was unhappy. He delivered the plate back by DROPPING in on the table making a sound. It was still incorrect as it should have been only Chorizo and eggs but included beans and potatoes. My daughter ask they just remove it from the bill. It's a small space, so the chef yelling from the kitchen, so you aren't going to eat it as he stares my daughter down was seen by all She replied, it's not what I ordered. Mind you the restaurant is almost full! Not wanted to escalate the scene, shortly after we packed up and left. We were all woman along with my 2 granddaughters and grandson. The servers apologized but I don't feel safe going back. That kind of aggression has no place in restaurants. Especially when a breakfast was $100 including the tip we still left. It was a smaller tip then normal, but we still acted in character, even if others didn't. I won't say don't go, just my family will never again! read more

Not so sure why my first visit to Disney, via LAX, required a pitstop at Mandy's, but we did it. We were the only ones there at 9:00 am on a Thursday. Friendly service and our breakfast was fine - super crispy hashbrowns and there was something extra delicious about that bacon. A decent breakfast for not a lot of dough. I would go back, for more of those hashbrowns, for sure! I didn't try the coffee. The place is pretty run-down, but that adds to the charm of the place, I think. I'll return if I'm in the neighborhood, on our way again to Disney! read more

This biscuits and gravy thing might be getting out of hand. I understand he went to bed thinking about biscuits and gravy so naturally he woke up declaring it was going to be a Sunday diner kind of morning. He had Mandy's on his mind because he enjoys the B&G here. Couple that with Eggs Benedict and he's in brekkie heaven. I had a short stack and bacon - pancakes were fluffy good, so fluffy I couldn't finish both but that could have been because I had 2 bites of his B&G. Fresh biscuits and delicious sausage gravy, quite good indeed. Real stick to your ribs food here, just as diner food should be. Every time those B&G plates hit the table I wonder why someone hasn't invented a B&G plate warmer? You know, something to keep that creamy country sausage gravy warm...kind of like the coffee warmer I have on my desk. Wouldn't it be awesome to keep the B&G nice and warm the whole time you're enjoying it? So there you go, a free idea to anyone who wants it...a "keep your food warm on the table plate warmer", the Sharks would snicker but this girl would be happy! Easy to find, ample parking, friendly service and the cutest diner I've seen in a long time (though they're all kinda cute). You step in here and you're instantly in the '50's complete with woodgrain tables, faux leather booths, a counter with a few seats affixed to the floor and even an old telephone...the cooks wear those tall paper chef's hats too! Gotta love it. You'll love the prices too. Now if Mandy's had a bar we'd likely visit more often (folks tell me at one time there was in fact a bar, must have been many moons ago). Until next time Mandy's, thank you for serving the community! read more

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