I mean, why is their rating so low? If you sit on the patio, the views are great. I can imagine maybe they had an issue with poor service. That seems to be a bulk of their poor reviews. When I went, service was ok. They don't deserve such a low rating. I think Uncle Bills is better, but I understand why it's way more crowded. So come for the view, just don't be prepared to get your socks blown off by the food. It's passable, come for the view. So, I have a new rating system......I will be write what I feel honestly about an establishment. The only ratings I will give are 5 stars, which is enjoyable, or 3 stars which is "needs work." read more

Came by for brunch with a party of three. We were seated at a small table on the outdoor patio, which felt a bit cramped for three people. The table was also unbalanced and shaky. We started with a coffee and café latte, which were just okay. We wanted to order the ceviche, but it was unfortunately unavailable. Eggs Benedict with Ham: Not worth the $19 price tag. The egg wasn't very runny, and the overall flavors were nothing special. Belgian Waffle: Met expectations--a safe choice. Breakfast Pita: Essentially a breakfast burrito in pita bread form. Very solid and served with a great hot sauce. The spiced hashbrowns were also a very nice touch. Overall, the menu felt stronger on the Mexican side than the Mediterranean. Unfortunately, the hot sauce ended up being the most flavorful part of our meal. If I were to return, I'd stick to one of the Mexican dishes. Parking: Metered street parking, which can be difficult to find during peak meal times. read more

See all

Location is perfect with an amazing view of the ocean, and lovely downtown Manhattan Beach. The food was fine, nothing negative to say. We had basic breakfast - pancakes, waffles, bacon and eggs - nothing too fancy. We weren't expecting 'The Ivy'. So yea- great place overall, seating is a little cramped which means you will have to listen to conversations of rude obnoxious cretins who cant keep their voices down, (I never know how to deal with these people). But a nice brunch before a pleasant walk along the Strand - Good Day overall read more

Met a friend here for brunch last week and was overall underwhelmed. The view was beautiful, but the prices were high for the quality of food. I had an iced chai and the chilaquiles and both were average. The service was decent. My friend had toast and was never brought any jam or butter despite asking 3 times. Not sure I'd return, at least not before trying some other local spots first. read more

I've been here multiple times and food never disappoints. After reading some of the reviews, all I could say is they were just finding any reason to not like the restaurant. My boyfriend and I got their blueberry stuffed pancakes, spinach and tomato eggs Benedict, and the chilaquiles. Everything was delicious and flavorful. Prices are on the higher side, but it's Manhattan Beach and they do give plenty of food so it's worth it in my opinion. Views are pretty & plenty of seating. As for service, the staff is sweet and somewhat attentive. I do wish they checked on us regarding water & the bill but that's about it. Definitely coming back again, love supporting yummy family owned businesses! :) read more

Ocean View Café - Chilaquiles, eggs benedict, and blueberry pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

See all

I wasn't expecting much but sat here because of the beautiful view. The staff was so friendly and quick to get you what you need. I was having breakfast and had my pup with me. She was given water. The vanilla late came quickly and was beautiful! My Mediterranean omelette was quite tasty and the fruit was a mix not just cantaloupe! Quick and friendly service and you can't beat the view and ocean air breezes! read more

Ocean View Café - Vanilla Latte hot - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

See all

This little cafe gives a home style feel. The menu is big and has a lot of good staple breakfast and brunch items. Everything looked and tasted really good especially the hot sauce! There might be a wait since seating is limited but if you can find a table I recommend it! read more

See all

Literally one of the most below average meals and bad service and bad ambiance I've had in a while. Pictures they post on menu is not what it looks like. We asked for our food to be cooked in butter instead of oil and the waitress said they don't have it. Ummmm you serve breakfast but don't have butter??? Flies everywhere!! I never in my life been attacked by so many flies before while eating. I was staying in manhattan beach for 3 nights and didn't encounter flies anywhere else. And when she brought our food she refused to set it down on the table!!! She made us take it off her hands. My family owned 5 restaurants and let me tell u that is a big no no. read more

Ocean View Café - Looked nothing like their photo on the menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Views are great but the food took forever, and the food service were mediocre unfortunately.

Located off a sidewalk with an amazing view of the water the 1st thing I noticed was how small the place but in the end, that's what gives its charm. We were warmly greeted and attentively served throughout our visit. I had the Ocean View Omelette and my wife had the French Toast. Both were good portions and tasty. read more

Ocean View Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Their ceviche tostada was crazy good. You need to ask for their house made salsa. Way better that Tapatio or Cholula. I had a great time working remotely there. Wifi was strong and fast. If you can check out this place when WFH. You have a great view of the ocean. It's also walking distance so enjoy the beach after clocking out read more

Nice little brunch spot in Manhattan beach! Ocean View is a tiny and small breakfast/lunch spot just up the hill from the beach. You do get a view of the ocean but the restaurant is very tiny only offering a patio so you may have to wait. The food was fine, pretty standard brunch offering. However, the service was extremely slow and they forgot my husband's drink several times. After we ordered it took almost 40 minutes for them to bring out the dishes. In terms of the bathroom, you have to walk through their kitchen to get to it and it didn't feel like the cleanest bathroom. I hope they can work to upgrade this in the future. And because they are located in Manhattan Beach, parking is extremely difficult during peak lunch times - just a fair warning. read more

Ocean View Café - French toast with fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

See all

While searching for a breakfast spot we stumbled upon this place which has great outdoor views. The food was amazing !!! But our signature dish were the pancakes! They were the best pancakes I've ever had, please come here! It will not disappoint. read more

I wanted to like this place, but unfortunately the service was not good. The lady up front let us know that it was going to be a 30 minute wait, and I put my name down. An hour had passed by and we still weren't called. My uncle noticed that other people were being seating before us and they had only been waiting for a fraction of the time that we had. The lady realized they skipped our name after I asked them previously how long the estimated wait was. We ordered the Belgian waffle, an order of hash browns, and the fruit yogurt. The only thing that stood out to me was the freshly squeezed orange juice and the hash browns, everything else was not worth the wait in my personal opinion. The yogurt with fruit tasted very odd, and the yogurt was very watery. I really hope they can work on the service here. read more

See all

The food was delicious. Quality products amazing flavor. Service was excellent. Staff checked on you often to ensure dinning needs were mer. The look of the place was cute with an ocean view. The prices were reasonable especially based on the quality of food you get. Street parking near. Ill be back. read more

See all

I came to this restaurant excited to enjoy brunch based on the great reviews. Upon being seated, we politely asked if we could sit at a different table. The first staff member said that would be fine and that it would take about ten minutes. Shortly after, we saw that table cleaned and given to another group. When we asked about it, a different staff member approached us and insisted that the table was reserved for another party who was supposedly ahead of us. Instead of listening as we calmly and respectfully tried to clarify that we had been told we could wait for that table, she repeatedly spoke over us, gesturing dismissively and refusing to engage in a courteous dialogue. I asked several times if I could finish speaking, but she walked away. I then asked another staff member if I could speak with her again. That employee was kind and apologetic and went inside to get her, but I could see the woman shaking her head and refusing to come back out. Eventually, the other employee returned to apologize, explaining that the woman declined to speak with me. At that point, we decided to leave. Unfortunately, the staff's indifference made it clear that our business wasn't valued. I expressed that I would be leaving this review because customer service and kindness matter--a restaurant thrives because of its patrons, and no customer deserves to be treated with blatant disrespect. While I'm sure the food is great and others may have had wonderful experiences, what happened today was deeply disappointing and felt discriminatory. No one will likely admit this, and I understand that any response may attempt to deny it--but the disregard we experienced spoke volumes. Throughout the entire interaction, we remained calm, kind, and respectful. All we wanted was fair treatment and a chance to be heard. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and ensures that all guests are treated with dignity and respect moving forward. read more

Nothing beats the gorgeous ocean view of Manhattan Beach! This is a nice cozy family-run cafe with friendly service and delicious food. Fun place to meet friends for a casual brunch! read more

Ocean View Café - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

See all

Came here for the views on a beautiful sunny day. Fast and friendly service but the simple app (granola with yogurt) was nothing to brag about. I had to get some work done so they also had wife and outdoor seating so that was lovely. I may come back and try other dishes when I'm in the area cuz the ambience didn't disappoint. read more

Ocean View Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

See all

Delicious food. And on a sunny day, nothing beats it for brunch. Try the Labni and the avocado sandwiches. read more

Parking is a bit difficult on Sunday afternoon. We loved the vibe. The food was good. The servers were attentive. The music was to my liking. Everyone looked like they were having a great time. read more

Ocean View Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Came for lunch around 2pm on a Sunday. No wait and plenty of seating. We got seated at probably the best table outside - the corner facing the ocean. Very fun to eat lunch while people watching. I ordered the Felipe Omelet. Everything was cooked perfectly. Hash browns were nicely crispy. Loved how hearty the omelet was stuffed with chunks of chicken & veggies. My bf got the 3 eggs with Meat (he chose bacon). He had no complaints and for $13.50, it's super affordable considering the location. Mine was on the pricier end at $18.50, but with all the ingredients in the omelet, it was justifiable to me. Would recommend to anyone looking for a laid-back breakfast/lunch cafe & relatively affordable prices. read more

Ocean View Café - Felipe Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

See all

The service was bad and the eggs Benedict was inedible . The English muffin was burnt and you couldn't cut it . The eggs were overdone and NOT poached . Asks for a new English muffin to replace the burnt one and was given an undercooked English muffin . Server never returned to ask if everything was OK.. just dropped the check . He actually charged us $4 for the replacement muffin which was also inedible .I wanted to like this place but it was one of the worst meals I have ever had. read more

Ocean View Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

See all

Shit is gas, plain and simple I got the chicken pesto 10/10 I gotta somehow have 85 characters to post a review, what is this bs yelp? read more

A small family business! Such a cute restaurant with a beautiful view! The service is family oriented & I believe it is also family ran & owned Now for the food: Turkey Breast Sandwich 10/10: so tasty & made fresh! The quality of the food is always fresh along with fresh squeezed orange juice if you're in the area, stop by & enjoy some great food with a beautiful view! There is limited seating & can get quite busy! read more

Ocean View Café - Turkey Breast Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

This is a cute little cafe behind Uncle Bill's. The view was great, the patio is cute. My food was fine but the water tasted funky, and the bacon was slightly off. Everything else I ordered (eggs, fruit, waffle) were good! read more

Came here on busy weekend for breakfast. We got lucky and found a parking space across the street! It's located about a block uphill from the beach. Surrounded by a commercial district uphill and packed residential beach homes and condos downhill toward the beach. We got great service. I stayed conservative with the french toast and it was good. Ate breakfast in their outdoor dining area. Very nice place to have a casual breakfast. Extensive menu. read more

While planning to enjoy a day off and explore, I came across this quaint little cafe in Manhattan Beach on Yelp and had to stop in. It was a smaller place (check out the video), so I would definitely call beforehand for a larger group. They also didn't take reservations or waitlist, but it seemed easy enough to get a seat. I walked up and waiting less than 5 minutes for a table. Parking was also surprisingly easy to get and walk right across the street to the cafe. We stopped in on a Monday early afternoon so that may have contributed. Food was flavorful, fresh, and exactly as described and pictured. I ordered a veggie omelette and a large mango smoothie. Ocean View Cafe was a lovely, simple brunch option. It wasn't too expensive and offered large portion sizes (you can def split!) It didn't seem like they served liquor or wine, but it would have been great to enjoy a mimosa or cocktail on a nice summer day. Finally, the staff were very kind and accommodating. I would recommend stopping in if you're in Manhattan Beach for brunch. read more

Ocean View Café - Veggie Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

See all

I came here today and was served coffee out a used mug with dirty lipstick on it... then when my food came out there was a bug under my croissant sandwich. I'm truly disappointed in my experience. Plus flies were everywhere. The staff were very nice but it was not a pleasant experience. :/ read more

Service was very nice! Seated right away, timely checking in, and great breakfast food! Overall, recommend if you're in the area for some morning bites! read more

Ocean View Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

A casual brunch spot in Manhattan Beach nestled in between a residential neighborhood, with a view of the ocean (depending on where you sit). There is limited seating and can be a wait, but my friend and I waited about 5 minutes before being seated on a Saturday afternoon. Shortly after we sat there was a lot more people waiting to be seated. The items on the menu looked really good - a variety of things to choose from. The server was nice and friendly as well. I ordered the Mixta Ceviche Tostada. It comes with a mix of Shrimp, Fish and Crab all mixed together. Flavor was good, seafood tasted fresh, and the salsa they give you to dip your tortilla chips in was really good. They really pack your tostada with a lot of ceviche and I was super full by the end of it. I will definitely be back :) Enjoy! read more

Nice breakfast with a great view. We walked right up on Saturday morning and got a table for two with no wait. This is a family run, local business where the whole family works to make a great breakfast. The chef made a special salsa which was very good with my omelette. read more

Ocean View Café - Ocean view omelette for me and Belgian Waffle with two eggs and sausage for the Mrs. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I randomly found this place when looking for a place for brunch! And this place did not disappoint!! It was sooo good! And it was literally right next to the beach. It's a short walk down to the beach. The breeze was perfect on a hot day and the food was refreshing. We got a veggie sandwich, blueberry chocolate chip pancakes and a pesto chicken sandwich. The waitress also gave us a free smoothie which by the way was soooo refreshing !! I definitely recommend , I will most definitely going back!! read more

See all

Mexican style brunch with a great view. The food is decent but the highlight is the hot salsa. I ordered a burrito just to add it to it. P.d. In cold days they do not serve sea food. read more

Cute little spot to enjoy a nice breakfast meal on a tuesday morning , the staff was very attentive. read more

A beautiful view with great hospitality! Reasonable portions and yummy food. I got the half Belgian waffle with two eggs over medium. The waffle was super soft and fluffy, perfectly sweetened. I didn't even add anything to the waffle. The eggs were made with the delicious gooey center. It was a good amount of food for me, but I don't usually eat that much, so if you do, you should order something a little more hefty. Service was spectacular. The servers were patient and made sure to check on us often enough that we never needed to call them over. Lovely experience at a gorgeous place. Definitely recommend going on dates here! read more

See all

Ocean View Cafe is a cute outdoor cafe that overlooks Manhattan Beach where you can grab a casual brunch before walking down to the pier. In terms of the food, it's not going to blow you away, but it's pretty homey. Whether you go for a baja burrito, a chicken pesto sandwich, or omelette, it's all going to satisfy you. That's all I can really say about the food, this is a cafe born out of convenience, views, and vibes rather than serving the best food ever. So there you go, come here for that homey quaint cafe feel while overlooking the ocean and enjoy a nice serene day. read more

See all

I was hopeful since their menu boasts they cook with olive oil and they had a decent selection. I should have stuck with my first choice, the ceviche. But per my server's recommendation I ordered the chilaquiles with carne asada. The beans were cold and the meat was tough. They didn't even try to trim the fat and gristle. I let a different server know when he dropped off the check and he didn't say anything. Also, it was an extra $8 for the carne asada. My total with coffee was $35.87. Certainly not worth it at all! read more

Ocean View Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

See all

The view here is so beautiful. It makes you feel like you're in Paris or Spain. Besides the views though the food was not good. Crab and shrimp cocktail was bland. There was no real crab. They were made with imitated crabmeat. Roasted beef sandwich was very dry. If they provide sauce on the side it would have tasted a lot better. read more

Ocean View Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

See all

I was excited to give this place a try. The view is great and it's walking distance from the beach. The service was questionable, there were kids helping so I'm not sure if it's family owned and operated, either way the lady in the front was not very friendly but our water was! Our waiter was very kind and attentive up until the very end. There were some many red flags since we checked in, my family and I should have just gone elsewhere. There was a hair in our chops, the plates didn't look properly washed therefore I didn't eat very comfortably, was too worried about what else I would find in my food. Not a very nice brunch, first and last time coming here!!! read more

See all

Popped in for brunch because - well, ocean view. Tiny family-run spot tucked off the main strip, quiet and chill. Sat outside under umbrellas, breezy, a bit of sun. I had the chilaquiles verdes and a mango smoothie - both hit the spot. Portion was solid, coffee was nice, and you don't feel rushed. Perfect little break by the beach. read more