I had an amazing experience at MeeMa's. Amazing food, amazing waitress, and amazing atmosphere. I…read morewill definitely be back! Hashtag MeeMa's the best

This brunch spot totally exceeded expectations. The blueberry ricotta pancakes were a…read moremust-order--light, fluffy, and packed with flavor. The brisket and gravy were delicious, super hearty and satisfying without being too heavy. Even the eggs stood out--their bright orange color and rich taste made it clear they use high-quality ingredients. The atmosphere is such a standout--it has this charming, nostalgic "grandma's house" feel with fun decor that makes it feel cozy and unique. On top of that, the service was amazing from start to finish--so welcoming and attentive. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're looking for a memorable brunch experience.

Was looking to have breakfast/brunch somewhere near Lakewood and this place popped up with great…read morereviews. So bf and I decided to check it out. Aragon House Cafe is located on the corner of Clark Ave and Rose St, across the street from the liquor store. It's a small location and can be easy to miss. They have a small lot behind them of about 3-6 spots so you may need to grab street parking. Walking up to the cafe, they have an open window for to-go orders and the front door right next to it. As I mentioned, it's small; with about 6-8 tables. We decided to go on a Sunday around 10:15am (they have Yelp Reservations but it was empty at the time we arrived). There is a single use gender neutral restroom near the back as well. Marisol, helped us as well as the rest of the tables. The space began to fill which I told her is always a good sign. We started off with two cafe de olla, which if you aren't familiar is Mexican coffee and if available get over plain black coffee. It was the right amount of sweetness and fresh. For food, we wanted something sweet and an egg dish and we couldn't decide. I mentioned all the pancake flavors looked good and Marisol said that they were able to do different flavors instead of one flavor for a stack so we decided with the Matcha and Coffee pancake. For our savory dish we went with their Chilaquiles and added chicken. The pancakes were delicious. They had height to them and weren't dense, but a nice fluffiness. Both served with fresh whipped cream, and one with a matcha sauce, the other a coffee saucse, and berries. The matcha pancake was light and had a mild matcha flavor, we added a little syrup to it but it was so good. My favorite was the coffee pancake; it had pronounced coffee flavor throughout, and the sauce made it even better, no syrup needed. The Chilauiles were delicious as well, we got our eggs scrambled so our was topped with it. The chips were tossed in a spicy red sauce but had their crispiness intact, chicken was cubed and not dry, the eggs were scrambled just right as well. We polished that plate. The food here was amazing, and Marisol was a delight in serving us. Check this out if you're ever in the Bellflower area. The food items we got were amazing, but I imagine, as Marisol mentioned to us, all of their food items are good. Will def be back!

I was really excited to try Aragon House Cafe and honestly I'm glad to see more trendy brunch spots…read morepopping up in Bellflower. The cafe itself has a nice atmosphere and the staff was friendly, so I definitely wanted to like it more than I did. Unfortunately, the food was pretty lackluster for the price and the hype. Nothing tasted terrible, but nothing really stood out either. What really threw us off was when my friend's omelette came out with what looked like a Kraft Singles slice melted on top. At a cafe trying to have a more elevated brunch vibe, that just felt cheap and disappointing. Overall, I still appreciate having places like this in the area and maybe we just caught them on an off day, but the food quality didn't really match the experience we were hoping for.

Great food, even better coffee and a nice ambiance! I especially love the strawberry banana crepe.read more

Service was amazing Matcha was awesome vibes were so relaxed such a good spot to go chill with the…read moregirls

I heard all about the granola pancakes, so I had to try those. They have banana pancakes, blueberry…read morepancakes, and the granola pancakes taste like all the flavors of pancakes rolled into one and then they add granola. They lived up to all the hype. You should definitely take the first few bites without syrup. They are moist and delicious by themselves or with just a little smear of butter. The other surprise was the house made sausage patty. The waitress recommended it when I upgraded to the combo and I tend to listen to the people that work there. They know what's up. That patty was the best sausage I have ever tasted. Tasted like it came right from the butcher then onto the grill and onto my plate. Fresh, fatty, salty and some unique spices inside it. Eggs were fluffy and my coffee got filled 3 times. The seating is limited so come early or try your luck with the wait. They do turn their tables over pretty fast though. Staff is quick. Highly recommend this spot.

Sorry I didn't take a photo but we will remember this place for its friendly staff and owner. The…read morefood is very delicious and fast service. Please check it out, not too big inside but you'll have a great meal. God bless!

Staff is friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. The food is terrific and the new mimosa filght…read moreis YAAS!

My family and I love the nest. We have been here several times and it always hits the spot. Some of…read moreour favorite entrees are the chilaquiles and beef hash. This last time we went we chose a side a French toast with tres leches and it was heavenly! Each bite was fluffy and full of flavor. The service here has always been on point. We have sat both inside and in the outdoor patio and have enjoyed both. On a nice spring morning the shaded patio is just right. We love that we can add ourselves to the waitlist in advance. It really cuts down the wait time

This place is very popular! I'm obsessed with their pancake "the journey" which represents the…read morebackstory of this restaurant. The service is amazing! Everyone was friendly and made us feel welcomed and food came out fast. The ambiance is soo cute, plenty of seating inside and their patio. Love the designs I loved their coffee flights everything was soo good! But the one is my favorite! The portion is definitely huge and good for sharing. the el churro was spot on! All the tacos that we got were really good! It was my besties bday and she was craving for some good Mexican food! The perfect place for Insta worthy brunch with the girlies

We decide to go here after my daughter-in-law's graduation, it was very crowded with many graduates…read morethat had the same idea.. being that it's graduation season they should've had more help. When we first got there, they were plenty of empty tables and it took quite a while to be seated , but by the time we were served our food, the place was packed Four of us ordered Chilaquiles four different ways as far as how we wanted, our eggs, cooked and meat or no meat, red or green... and only one of the orders came out correctly. We asked for waters all around and they never brought them to us until I had to remind them 25 minutes into being seated. The food is mediocre, but the presentation is very nice .. if you don't mind bland soggy Chilaquiles then this is your place! Waiter was a little bit arrogant .. the place is run by youngsters so it wasn't shocking that the service wasn't great, when they brought our extremely hot lattes to us, they held it over my two-year-old granddaughter's head, which would have been a scalding nightmare had he dropped it on her. We won't be back

They offered a "March Madness" Weekend Breakfast Buffet & I'm hoping they extend it forever because…read moreit's elevated in all the right ways. Presentation. Ambiance. Service. Price $22.90? Yes Please, Chef's Kiss! Bonus Fact: Check Out My Keto Heaven Photo/Breakfast Plate!

We had a group of 5 meet up here this morning and they aren't open. No answer on the phone. No sign…read moreon the door. Another group of 5 tried to enter as well. All 10 of us went right down the street to The Village Cafe. Edited to add they were just setting up the chairs outside as we walked back to our cars close to 9am.

I came during lunch time and it was packed. The host was so sweet and handed us some menus to look…read moreover while we waited for our entire party to arrive. Once we were ready she had our table already prepared. We have to order inside first before you can be seated. Once seated our food came out not too long after. Everything looked and tasted delicious! We ordered the chilaquiles verde, short rib omelette, tropical pancakes (seasonal), and the mango curd french toast (seasonal). The chilaquiles verde was savory and tangy. It wasn't soggy at all and definitely one of my favorite dishes. The short rib omelette was savory but didn't give me any wow factor compared to the other dishes I ordered. The tropical pancakes were so pretty. I only tried a piece of it without the syrup which I think was a mistake because the kumquat syrup was my friend's favorite. I definitely need to try it again with the syrup. Best for last, mango curd French toast was my favorite! I fell in love with sweetness and tanginess of the mango curd. The French toast was soft and you can taste the butter. I wish it was a main menu item. I'll definitely be sad to see it go. They have lots of seating inside and outside.

Poached Neighborhood Kitchen presents itself as the kind of elevated brunch destination that…read morepromises thoughtful execution and a polished dining experience. Unfortunately, the reality falls noticeably short of that expectation. While the food itself is serviceable, it never rises beyond what you might expect from a standard at-home breakfast spread. Nothing on the table felt particularly memorable, inventive, or worth returning for. The biggest disappointment came in the details, but really lack thereof. The fruit served alongside the meal had the unmistakable appearance and texture of pre-packaged, bulk-distributed produce, lacking the freshness and vibrancy you would hope for from a restaurant positioning itself as a neighborhood kitchen. It gave more cafeteria than curated brunch. Service also struggled to meet even basic hospitality standards. Water refills required repeated attempts to get someone's attention, and neighboring tables were similarly left flagging down staff for utensils and tableware. Once the order was placed and food delivered, attentiveness seemed to disappear almost entirely. I'm not sure where the standard is set.. Given the location and atmosphere, there's an expectation of a more refined and welcoming experience, but the execution never quite supports the price point or reputation. If you do visit, avoid outdoor seating unless you're prepared for an even more disconnected service experience. Ultimately, there are far better places to spend your brunch budget. Especially when this is the kind of meal many could comfortably recreate at home with fresher ingredients and more care. If you're going to have competitive price points for these meals they should at least match.

Good food, good service, and there seemed to be a mix of regulars and first time locals…read more I had the egg haters special and hash brows. Also ordered the early bird.

Have driven by this place for YEARS. Always been on my list to try and had a free moment recently…read moreand decided to stop by. Definitely an uncut gem in the area. Not too many spots with this ambiance and vibe in SoCal anymore. The staff were extremely friendly and the food was great. Pancakes were a little greasy and the hash browns I got that day were a little too crispy, but I felt the pricing was fair, the quality reflected that, and the food was tasty. There is extremely limited space inside and they close quite early but it's such a unique diner experience. Definitely time traveling when you take a step inside. Looking forward to returning and trying more items, the biscuits and gravy looked great.

Food awesome, great service and ambiance. Definitely, must go and try breakfast. All items are…read morewonderful.

I give this place a 10/10, and here's why…read more The Pan is officially one of my new favorite local breakfast spots. I've been looking for a good American-style breakfast place with a Southern touch, and this place absolutely delivered. First off, parking is easy because they have their own lot, already a win in Long Beach. The inside has a modern rustic diner vibe that feels cozy, clean, spacious, and welcoming without feeling overcrowded. I went on a Saturday morning around 9:30 AM, and although it was busy, the wait wasn't bad at all. The staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. I ordered the vanilla latte and the shrimp and grits, and let me just say... the shrimp and grits were . Creamy, cheesy, flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and the portion size was generous enough for leftovers. Definitely some of the best shrimp and grits I've had locally. My cousin ordered the Lumberjack Special which comes with pancakes, sausage, eggs n potatoes but he upgraded his pancakes to one of the specialty pancakes; chocolate chip pancakes, which was an available option for a small upcharge. Overall, great food, great vibe, reasonable prices, and family-friendly. I'll definitely be back, this might become my regular breakfast spot.