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    Marmalade Cafe - El Segundo

    3.8 (2.2k reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Ladies of the Westchester Elks
    Martha B.

    Had dinner with my fellow Ladies of the Elks of Westchester as we celebrated our birthdays. The appetizer we had was absolutely delicious, we had homemade potato chips and artichoke dip. I had the poached salmon and Niçoise salad and it was refreshing and so darn tasty and so light for dinner. The customer service was absolutely fantastic and very friendly. Thank you for hosting for dinner for us ladies.

    Aalia S.

    We went yesterday for Dine LA and had a good experience. The wait staff was very friendly. They were running low on some items and were sure to let us know. We ordered the French onion soup to start. It was salty, but good. I wish the cheese was a little hotter and meltier. For the main we got prime rib. The prime rib was great. The green beans were delicious. The mashed potatoes were not good. Lastly, we got dessert. I got the tiramisu which was absolutely delicious. My sister got the crème brûlée and it was good. We also got Mojitos and they were all right.

    Jeff L.

    Decided to stop in and try the marmalade café here in El Segundo after seeing them on the Dine LA list and also that they had a good number of reviews. Not sure if there's more of a lunch and brunch spot butI came here for dinner on week night and it was kind of rough. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and chalk it up to them and being short staffed. Overall, it was just kind of a long and interesting one and done experience. I could tell that my waiter was probably the only one there and it took an unnecessarily long time for dinner. He was very attentive in the beginning and took my order right away and then came the waiting. I got the tuna tartare, prime rib, creme brulee. Food turned out just okay. The sourdough bread that came during my entree was pretty good actually. I was glad I had eaten a little bit before, and I was intrigued by their happy hour menu. So decided to do get to the restaurant slightly earlier but then ultimately decided just to get the dine La menu. From the reviews in general here, people are having great dining experiences here. I'm not really sure what happened tonight.

    pancakes and eggs
    Tina O.

    This Marmalade Cafe location is off the beaten path therefore it is not quite as busy as the other locations. It has a large dining room with plenty of seating and some outdoor seating as well. Plenty of parking in the lot as well. This was our first visit to this location. We were greeted when we arrived, the host staff were very friendly. Our server was acceptable but not as attentive as we are used to at the other locations. We love Marmalade as they have a great selection for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Between the three of us we ordered the pancakes and eggs with bacon, bacon and eggs, and the bagel with lox. All the food was fresh and cooked as ordered. The bacon is very good and was cooked perfectly. Th espresso choices are nice as well. The portions are large to either fill you up or enough to take home. If you haven't been to a Marmalade I highly recommend them for consistent yummy breakfast, lunch or dinner. This location did not disappoint.

    Sarah Y.

    3.5/5! Points to this place for being able to seat a party as large as 22. We tried the chilaquiles, breakfast burrito, and tacos. The food was adequate though the burrito was a little less flavorful than other burritos we have had. The sauce helped the dishes a lot. We also tried the mango and original mimosa which were both really good. Service was also very attentive which we greatly appreciated.

    Egg white  omelette with potatoes and English muffin.
    Krissy W.

    They should not advertise "vegan options" as the only vegan breakfast option on the menu is the fresh fruit. So it was a mashup of toast and fruit and avocado. My companions enjoyed their egg white omelette and avocado toast which were made with fresh ingredients. Both vegetarian. The restaurant is pleasant as a wide open space with TVs above the bar showing sports (Sunday am). The service was average. Friendly.

    Reuben Sandwich with Caesar Salad
    Lisa N.

    I love Marmalade Cafe. I've been coming here for brunch for the past five years. Even though I do not come often, I find that the quality of the meal remains high. Now, I can only speak of their breakfast and brunch options-I actually have never had lunch or dinner here. Just recently, I went for brunch with my sister and sister-in-law. I usually order the Classic Eggs Benedict which was absolutely scrumptious. The poached eggs were perfectly runny without the eggy flavor. I have always appreciated their home fries which are smoky in flavor, yet crispy on the outside with a fluffy center. I am also a fan of their crab cake eggs benedict which has no fishy flavor. I am not sure what spices they use, but it pairs well with the eggs benedict profile. The crab cake is pan-seared which gives the benedict a crispy texture that accompanies the smoothness of the poached egg. My sister ordered the CHAR-GRILLED STEAK & EGGS breakfast which she gave a double thumbs up! My sister-in-law ordered the CROSS CREEK BREAKFAST which she enjoyed, especially because of the pancakes. I have never had pancakes at Marmalade but my family looks forward to them. I'm just not a pancake girlie. Since it was lunchtime, I decided to order the Reuben Sandwich with a side of Caesar Salad. I lived on the east coast for a few years and have had some of the best reubens and pastrami sandwiches. Marmalade's Reuben was not my favorite because the corned beef was kind of fatty. I don't like the texture of fat, so I found it off-putting. Now, I place the fault on me, not the restaurant. Why? Because my sister tried the sandwich and really liked it. She actually ended up finishing it for me! I am just extremely picky with my sandwiches. The salad was also very good!. Do not let this dissuade you from trying Marmalade Cafe.

    French dip with fries
    Jim E.

    First time back in a few years, food was good. Prices about average for the quality, staff was friendly and attentive. Party of 8 with tax and tip came out to about $35 per person. Good selection of items for almost anyone's tastes.

    Mckenna C.

    Your neighborhood diner meets cutesy and trendy. Marmalade Cafe is in such a fun hub of LA near both the airport and Manhattan Beach; it's a great place to visit if you're relatively local or arrive/departing from your trip to LA! I visited 8:30am on a Tuesday morning and it was pretty empty inside. The service was friendly and very quick, and the breakfast items were delicious! I ordered the three ranch eggs (sunny side) which came with roasted potatoes and sourdough bread. It was a good serving that kept me full for most of the day. Simple but so much flavor!

    Char-grilled Steak & Eggs
    Vanessa M.

    Great breakfast/brunch place! Waiters were so nice and the food was delicious! I had the chicken and waffles! The chicken was seasoned well not dry. I would definitely recommend. My fiancé had the steak and eggs. Portions were huge and steak was deliciously seasoned.

    Tara R.

    If you want breakfast or lunch come to Marmalade Cafe. I first went to the Marmalade Cafe in Santa Monica for lunch, but came to the El Segundo location for breakfast. It was so good. I went for the classic waffles and they were delicious. My friend chose to get a basic egg, sausage and toast plate. We were both happy. The service was great and the place is pretty big. Tons of free parking.

    Raspberry Lemon-drop
    Alexis M.

    As of June 2026 idk how this restaurant can have anything less than 5/5 stars. The service was top tier and the food was excellent. No complaints when it came to cleanliness and presentation. All the servers were very attentive and friendly. This is definitely a restaurant I will be coming back to, I strongly recommend. Unfortunately I didn't take more pictures, but the drinks were amazing as well as you can see.

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    Larry D.

    One of the best looking ,unseasoned,undercooked, double cheese burgers I've ever had in life.. taste like they just threw the patties on the grill lol, absolutely no flavor .. presentation was

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    I came back to this location. Ingrid has amazing service! She took extra care of my table. Ask for her if you dine here :)

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    Ask the Community - Marmalade Cafe - El Segundo

    Is there outside dining?

    Yes

    Is breakfast served all day?

    No, stops at 3:00pm as of 3/20/25

    Do they have vegan options?

    Yes they do!

    Are reservations for two on a Wednesday recommended or do they usually have room for walk ins?

    I don't think they will be busy .. but I would just make a reservation in case they have an event. They except reservations over the phone . Enjoy

    Are dogs allowed outside?

    Yes

    Breakfast served all day?

    Yes!

    Do they have bottomless mimosas?

    Yes on Sunday

    Can I order from the lunch menu during brunch?

    Yes you can.

    Can they accommodate a 10 person party?

    Yes, they for sure can

    Do you guys have TV ? If yes do you show Wimbledon matches?

    Yes we do!

    What time do they serve the lunch menu?

    We start serving lunch at 11am.

    Is breakfast served all day on the weekends?

    Breakfast served until 3pm on weekends.

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    Casual cool interiors with wine lockers
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    $$

    Was looking for a spot to eat at manhattan beach and based on my trusty yelpers reviews this seemed…read morelike the foodie spot to try. They weren't wrong. We started with the ceviche in Clamato with pieces of crab and avocado served with a delicious tortilla chips. I absolutely loved the flavor profile and couldn't get enough of the Clamato sauce. Then we moved to the weekend only special sea urchin, which Stephanie's parents personally bring down from Santa Barbara for weekend service. I'm usually indifferent at best to sea urchin, but this was excellent Then we shared the Jonah Crab Fusilli, another winner. I was driving, but hubby ordered a banhattan and it was another winner. They also have some beer and wine options as well as a full bar. Though very full by this point, just couldn't resist the pretzel bread pudding. The bread portion was crispy on the outside and warm and soft on the inside with a delicious salty caramel sauce. Served with a very smooth and delectable scoop of ice cream. There's indoor and outdoor seating. If you want to sit inside best to make a reservation. We did not have reservations, but were lucky to get outside seating. Service was fluid with different people coming around to ensure everything was tidy. Really enjoyed one of the staff, a young girl who cleared our table and delivered some of the dishes. Loved her chill surferish vibes.

    Crazy name, wonderful dining experience. You'll want to make a rezzy because, justifiably so, FwD…read moregets busy. Though there are a few outdoor tables, we opted for Inside. Definitely suited our sensibilities to be close to the heart of this treasure, plus it can get cold out there! When our friendly and helpful server learned that we'd never been to FwD before, we were both treated a tasty amuse, a Peruvian scallop, one of their specialties. Served chilled, absolute heaven. Simple, fresh, delicious, and very pretty atop its shell. We ordered an appetizer, a different scallop dish, Pan Seared Diver Scallops. (Parsnip-potato puree, brown butter ponzu, capers). So good. Succulent, perfectly cooked and devilishly satisfying with its rich, savory flavor. We enjoyed the one dish that have been on their menu since the beginning, Koshihikari Rice. (short-grain Japanese rice, overnight chicken dashi, shrimp, uni, blue crab, cage-free egg yolk.) Wow. So much happening here, and yet it's a complete package. All the ingredients meld together sumptuously. It akin to Paella, or perhaps to a stuffed Risotto, although the Koshihikari Rice was very much its own dish. The server swerved and mixed the egg yolk on our plate, and we loved it. Our strategy to try a number of dishes and yet still have room for dessert worked. Many great choices, and I doubt we'd be disappointed with anything. However, we had heard from the table next to use that the key-lime pie was must. Happily, they were right. This Key Lime Pie is just sweet and just tart enough. Though I am not Key Lime Pie expert, this one struck me as imaginative with its meringue colony crowding the pie's surface for additional dessert debauchery. There nothing overwhelmingly citrusy about it, and it was light enough to help you feel satisfied and just right. The coffee was good, too. This is a low-key yet lovely dining experience in Manhattan Beach.

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    Bar area.
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    Peruvian Scallops (chilled)
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    Marmalade Cafe - El Segundo - newamerican - Updated August 2026

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