We had a great lunch today at the Pan! I have been to other locations, but this was my first time…read moreat this smaller one. We had no trouble finding parking or a table. Aurora took great care of us! I had the outstanding horchata - big enough to share! My companions and I each got the superb chicken and waffles, which simply can't be beat. A little sweet, a little savory - the fried chicken breast is tender, crispy, crunchy perfection. We'll be back!

The good: pancakes are actually pretty good. Can't complain…read more The bad: maple syrup tasted watered down. No maple flavor at all. Would have been better bringing my own bottle of Mrs. Butterworth. Service was weird and bad. Nobody came to greet us and offer water and take drink order for at least 5 minutes after seating. The servers, although polite, were not very friendly, quiet, not warm. The girl who brought out our food was creepy and quiet and barely spoke. Did not bring us utensils with food. My husband had to steal the utensils off the next table. The people working there don't seem happy. No music playing. The place is oddly quiet and dead, could only hear some conversations from nearby tables. Large tv playing Bob's Burgers just felt very empty and dead, no life. Almost $4 for a cup of coffee and they bring out the little mini moo creamers that have chemicals in them. I asked the server for some whole milk instead and it took forever to come. Save your money and time and just go to Eat At Joes in Redondo. That place actually has life and they know how to run a business.

This place is amazing, the food is fantastic and our service was excellent. Miranda was our…read morewaitress, prompt, caring. Helpful, the way it should be. I had the omlett, my wife, the biscuit and gravy, we basically licked our plates clean. What an amazing find while we are on a softball trip. I could not be happier, please check this place out if you are in Torrance

Love this place! It's a pinch of a stretch from my job but definitely worth the travel…read more I looove their service. Some nice folks in there. Not sure if they are but i get a family ran ambient from them which feels nice. I don't think any other breakfast/brunch joint tops this place. Craft beer on draft? Come onnnn lol. If i didnt go during work hours, i'd totally have one. Their portions are true and fulfilling, you're getting your buck for sure. This last time i went for blueberry pancakes and craving was by far completed and satisfied. Their pancakes taste very unique and different. They were very yummy, i was sad i couldn't finish them. Their lattes are really good as well. Restrooms are very clean and up to standards for sure. Just typing this makes me want to go again. Enjoy!

Pulled up to this spot after seeing it on TikTok and it did not lie. This place is a whole…read moreexperience, big portions, big flavors, big fun. Crack in a Cup - Me- Vietnamese iced coffee with a lil twist. Kinda dalgona‑ish? Kinda bitter? Maybe that's just my taste buds being dramatic. 8/10 still loved it tho. Guava margarita- Sonny - tastes like juice. danger 9/10 Coconut Shrimp: Crunchy, golden, Me- 8.5/10 only because my fav ones are from pink taco in boston RIP sonny- 8/10 (started picking out the petals bc he thought it wasn't edible ) Banana Turon Pancake - This thing was gigantic. Three fluffy stacks with caramelized banana chunks. Moist, flavorful, chef knew exactly what they were doing. Me: 8.5/10 Slight bitterness for me, but still a banger. Sonny: 8.5/10 Very banana‑y. (dalgona vibes??) Forking Around Filipino Burrito -This burrito was THICK. Like "has its own gravitational pull" thick. A whole fiesta rolled up. Me: 10/10 Might be my new favorite burrito. And I've been on a quest. Sonny:9/10 cuz apparently i'm the only 10 he sees Would absolutely come back and we'll probably order the burrito again just to feel something

The storefront of the popular full-service catering operation (founded in 2015) in the LA area,…read moreBites & Bashes Cafe in Lomita opened in 2018. My wife and I had an enjoyable breakfast experience, tasting some unique dishes that are worth coming in for. We had a real early errand in the Lomita area, so wanted to take advantage by trying a different breakfast place. They have a really informative website, explaining the owning family's participation and how some of their food is sourced. It's a brunch place (open from 8 am to 2/3 pm, Tu-Su), so needed to wait a bit outside (street parking only, found one hour free parking right in front since coming so early). Menus are available at the front counter, and you place and pay (clover) for your order first. The food came out soon after, delivered to your table. There is a self-serve water jug in the same area as take-as-you-need take-out containers (also saw a self-serve costco-size plastic wrap box for wrapping...such a Korean thing to do). Utensils and napkins are available at the table to take for need. I really like places like this that have optimized the service experience, getting what you need without having to track someone down. Forking Around's Filipino Burrito ($18.95) - a collab with the food influencer 'Forking Around' to put into a breakfast burrito, many common ingredients from a Filipino breakfast. This includes egg, garlic fried rice as base and a vegetable lumpia with longanisa pieces, wrapped in a good flour tortilla. Sides were both a cilantro lime crema and a well made sawsawan. The sausage was not too sweet nor too red (though perhaps a bit too meatloaf-like), and the lumpia in the burrito worked for me. Korean Breakfast with bulgogi and steamed rice ($19.95) - it was served in a cast-iron skillet and the pan had been heated up greatly...super hot when served and still warm by the time we left. The flavor of the bulgogi was solid, and I loved the presentation. Taco Truck Burrito ($17.95) - korean-style al pastor pork, with pineapple and kimchi fried rice and egg. It was good....forgot to ask if the meat was really cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Came with a good chipotle salsa and lime crema. We were done in 30 minutes, from entry to exit. It wasn't too busy, so asked the front-of-house lead where the longanisa sausage and lumpia were made...she stated that it was all in-house. That's really impressive, making an ingredient from scratch that is only used in one dish. This and the elegant presentation and longevity really shows that the entire team behind bites & bashes cafe (catering) knows what they are doing.

Stopped by The Pan in Gardena located on the corner of Western Ave and 166th St., after noticing…read morethe rare sight of a smaller weekday or weekend crowd, and I'm glad we did. I ordered the "Original" Fully Loaded Hash Browns and a variety of pancakes were the star, crispy edges on my hash browns, generous toppings, and a portion size that could easily feed two people seriously. It's one of those dishes that feels indulgent in the best way. The restaurant has a relaxed, casual feel, and the service was impressively fast without losing any attention to detail. Parking is definitely tight, so plan on grabbing a spot along 166th if you're trying to beat the rush. A satisfying brunch experience with comfort food done right. Miguel C.

Gardena staple The Pan never misses. If you know, you know…read more Stopped by for breakfast and ordered the steak & eggs with an OG pancake on the side. The steak was tender, juicy, and cooked just right. The breakfast potatoes were definitely a hit too. Even though they were packed, the service was still good. It's a small space. Just be prepared to wait a little if you're going on the weekend. Trust me, it's worth it. A solid breakfast spot that's been holding it down for years and one I'll definitely keep coming back to.

Late Saturday morning, my beautiful wife surprised me with brunch at our new favorite breakfast…read morespot. The line was long, but it moved efficiently to the cashier, and like always, the food was great. The only issue I had was the group of ladies arguing with the supervisor about their seating arrangement. From what I witnessed, the manager remained calm, respectful, and professional toward the group. So I'm not sure why they decided to grace the outdoor seating area with an encore performance of "What I would have done if I were the manager" for the next 20 minutes. I understand that the table felt wronged, and everyone has the right to voice their concerns. But at some point, the nonstop complaining only disrupted the experience of the other customers trying to enjoy their Saturday brunch. As for us, we had another great experience. Great food, great atmosphere, and a professional staff. We'll definitely be back.

It was my first time coming to Zuzu's Petals and I definitely have a lot of thoughts!…read more First, the ambiance and aesthetics are very cute. Everything feels clean, classy and thoughtfully put together. When you first arrive, seeing the line out the door can be a little intimidating. Usually at places like this, I feel like I have to fight for my life to find a table, but thankfully that wasn't the case here. The staff was very kind and asks how many are in your party and helps you get a table, which made everything much less stressful. They also give you menus while you wait so you can decide what you want ahead of time. We arrived at 10:30am and our wait was about 30 minutes so by the time we were able to order at 11am, the lunch menu was also available. I ordered the tater tots, Cinnagave Shaken Espresso, Dutch Baby Pancake and country sourdough toast with jam. With tax and tip, my total came out to around $40. It's definitely pricier than what I normally pay for breakfast. Most entrées range from $17-$34 and coffees are around $5-$10, so you can easily spend $30+ for one person. In these hard times, that's not exactly ideal for me. I also wanted to try a pastry to get the full experience, but when I found out the small blackberry danish was $7, I decided to pass. I just couldn't justify getting that close to $50 for breakfast for one person. Now for the food! The country sourdough toast with jam was actually my favorite item. The homemade sourdough was incredible and honestly deserves its roses. It sounds like such a simple thing, but it was so well done and easily the standout for me. Visually, the Dutch Baby Pancake was beautiful and definitely impressive when it came out. I've always wanted to try one, so I was excited! I will say, I've read everywhere that Dutch babies are supposed to have more of a custardy center and even the photos I've seen look that way. Mine didn't really have that texture at all and tasted more like a crepe. Maybe it was a little overcooked? It wasn't bad, just not quite what I expected. Still delicious! Unfortunately, the tater tots were the biggest disappointment. They weren't crispy, didn't taste seasoned and sort of fell apart until they became one big potato mess. My cousins and I ended up not finishing them. One of my cousins ordered the summer peach and corn salad, which she liked! Just a heads-up that it's only available after 11 a.m. My other cousin got the skillet, she mentioned feeling a little disappointed since it tasted a little dry and didn't finish her plate. However they both ordered the Curious George drink and LOVED it! The Cinnagave Shaken Espresso was also fantastic. Coffee is definitely something they do very well here and I can see myself getting again. Overall, the aesthetics are adorable and I could see this being a great date spot. The coffee was fantastic, the sourdough was amazing, but the rest of the food was just okay for us. That was a little disappointing because everything sounds SO good on paper. Maybe we just caught them on an off day. The prices are probably the biggest thing holding me back from coming back regularly. Spending $30-$40+ per person for breakfast isn't really in my budget right now, but if this is within your price range, you may have a completely different experience. When I review a place, I try to take the overall experience, personal taste and effort into account. For now, I'm leaving Zuzu's Petals at 4 stars because the effort is definitely there, and what isn't my cup of tea may be someone else's liquid gold. I'd still give them another chance in the future... after I get paid!

The food was delicious with great portions - not too much, not too little. I really liked the…read morechestnut cream on the pain perdu. The cafe was so cute, decorated with lots of French posters. The staff were friendly and our coffee and food came pretty quickly after we ordered. It was a great breakfast before we hit the beach!

Got take out. Americano, latte, cappuccino, chocolate croissant, almond croissant, mango cake. The…read morelatte was a bit underwhelming. A bit watery/dilute? I liked the semisweet chocolate in the chocolate croissant. The almond croissant didn't have much almond flavor. The mango cake was pretty good. It looks really cute and the inside was an Interesting burst of flavors with the mousse and mango compote. Service was great. Really sweet friendly staff. Place looked pretty crowded Sunday morning but they were qi k to help me.