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    Rex's Cafe

    4.2 (815 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Yummy Tuna Melt! Cheesy tuna goodness is great!
    Mike J.

    We were in the San Pedro area and it has been awhile since we had been to Rex's. Fond memories drew us back today for brunch take out. We reviewed the menu and ultimately chose a couple of car friendly options. We settled on the Breakfast Burrito and the Tuna Melt. The breakfast burrito was yummy and easy to handle. It was stuffed with generous amounts of bacon, hash browns, scrambled eggs, cheese, and accompanied by a side of refried beans. The salsa added a mild punch to every bite. So satisfying! The tuna melt was also tasty with a tangy tuna salad with melty cheddar cheese all nestled between two toasted slices of bread. This really hit the spot. We enjoyed our quick stop at Rex's Cafe and hope to stop by in the future when we can linger on site! Great choice though for a meal on the run today. Yay!

    Brielle P.

    Amazing place for breakfast! Recommended from the hotel front desk at doubletree it was a short walk to Rex's cafe. The staff was amazing - super accommodating with our baby - friendly and fast service. The food was really good. I highly recommend getting the breakfast burrito!

    Breakfast sandwich with hashbrowns

    The food is phenomenal! This place is definitely a hole in the wall! The service is great. The staff is very energetic and friendly. If you are in San Pedro this place is a must try. The prices are also very reasonable for the quality and amount of food you get. 10/10 will come back again

    Hazelnut latte
    Natalie N.

    One of my favorite breakfast spots. I love the team here especially Lupe she is so nice! I always try to arrive early when no one is around yet and enjoy a coffee/latte. So quiet and peaceful, My favorite coffee in all of San Pedro. Occasionally i come here with bae, and enjoy breakfast. Service is fast and friendly and the shop is set up so cute and cozy. It is a tiny place and can be packed during the weekend or as it becomes later in the morning. Definitely a place worth visiting in this town.

    Green chilaquiles
    Gilbert A.

    Found this little joint on yelp while looking for coffee. Saw some food pics and decided to check it out. I had the green chilaquiles with a side of bacon. Mound of fried chip with eggs, smothered with green tomatillo sauce. Came with sides of beans and potatoes. Delicious and good size portion. Highly recommend. Service was great? The ambiance was cool and soothing. Decoration is southwestish vibe.

    Breakfast burrito
    Kevin T.

    (3.5/5) TL;DR: Cute house-turn-cafe serving decent, classic American and Mexican homecooked meals Came on a Saturday morning and, to our surprise, were seated immediately Our coffee orders came quick - definitely try the Mexican coffee! The server took our orders (4-top): - Breakfast burrito (4/5): Solid burrito; side of beans and cheese were tasty too - Breakfast special - Strawberry french toast (5/5): definitely the best plate of the table - 2 eggs and single strawberry pancake (2/5): the two eggs were decent but the strawberries were the highlight of the plate - the pancake itself was thick, heavy, gummy, and just not good. I think we took a collective 2 bites and gave up ... not to mention, the pancake came out about 15 minutes after the rest of the food - Chilaquiles w green sauce (3/5): the green sauce was good but wish we knew that the eggs were scrambled and not sunny/over easy so we could've either asked different eggs or swerved altogether While the overall meal was good, there were some issues with service, specifically some missed sides, late pancake, and delivering wrong orders. In the end, it was all sorted out so no harm no foul - just a little rough around the edges Cheers, Rex's!

    Vanilla latte

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    Wonderful food & service. People that run this place are super nice and provide great service.

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    The chilaquiles are delicious. They get busy in the mornings so we called in our order 35 mins in advance.

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    They were out of tofu but suggested veggies with soyriso , so delicious....also the service was spot on!

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    The food is really high quality, I always feel better after a meal here. Try the smoothies they're amazing

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    Food was delicious and portions were HUGE! Well worth the money. The staff was so nice and attentiv

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    Love it here! Food is yummy and the people are all so nice and cool! We even have some special orders etc and it's never a problem!

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    Love to try the place but don't open till 8:00. Wtf. For a place that serve breakfast and doesn't open till 8:00am is a joke.

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    Loved this place. Came back after Covid and had a poor experience. That was the end for me.

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    Omelette & Waffle Shop

    Omelette & Waffle Shop

    4.1
    (1.5k reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Today, I'm at O&WS. Since I prefer omelettes over waffles, I got…read morethe #3 Avocado, Bacon and Cheese Omelette and a cup of coffee. Pretty, pretty, pretty good. For the omelette, the hero was the avocado. The rich and creaminess texture from the avocado made the omelette that much more enjoyable. The toast was crunchy and buttery. The coffee was a nice medium roast. The home-fried potatoes were good. However, I prefer mine a little more crispier. Seating is available at the counter, booths and in the small patio area. Service was very friendly and prompt. There is a very small parking area. I opted to park in the residential area. TY for the owner's response. Definitely will be back to try a new meal. Kudos to the high commitment of the owner for customer satisfaction!

    This place has been hit or miss. I've been here about five times now, and unfortunately the service…read morehas been declining over my last two visits, so I finally decided to write a review. When we first came here, we met Mona, one of the owners, and she was fantastic. She was out on the floor, checking on guests, making sure everything was running smoothly, and her hospitality made our visit memorable. That's exactly why we kept coming back. My husband and I came in today and sat in the last booth on the far right side of the restaurant. It wasn't very busy, so I expected decent service, but that wasn't the case. Our waitress never introduced herself, avoided making eye contact, and didn't seem very attentive. We both ordered the marinated steak bites and eggs. My husband's order came out correctly, but mine was served with a sirloin steak instead of the marinated steak bites--and yes, there is a difference. The steak was rubbery and difficult to eat. It honestly felt more like a frozen TV dinner than a freshly prepared meal. Throughout the meal, our waitress never came back to check on us, ask how the food was, or offer condiments or coffee creamer. I had to flag down the busboy for help. At this point, the busboys deserve recognition because they were far more attentive than our server. It also seems like the service is much better when the owners are there. I'm really disappointed with both the food and the service. To top it off, our bill came to $54, plus an additional card fee. It's disappointing because we know this restaurant is capable of providing a great experience--we've had one before. I hope management sees this review and takes it as an opportunity to improve because this restaurant has a lot of potential, but experiences like this make it difficult to want to return.

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    Great customer service
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    Lighthouse Cafe

    Lighthouse Cafe

    4.1
    (260 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    This breakfast was surprisingly delicious and I would say it's one of the best breakfast options in…read moreSan Pedro or the South Bay in general. I've tried many of the other restaurants in the area and for some reason had missed this one because I don't live close by. This past weekend I gave it a try and thought it was terrific. There is a free parking lot attached on the side of the building so parking is very easy and inside is pretty large with booth seating as well as regular table seating. They also have outdoor seating as well, but it was a bit windy on the day we stopped in. Our server was very polite and everything that we ordered came out very fast. They also had a very large amount of limited time specials so I had to take them up on one of those options. We started off with the coffee cake and I thought it was pretty good although it was gigantic. I'm a bit more of a fan of the gooier coffee cake and this was a bit cake ear but still it was enjoyable. I also tried the spicy turkey chili and thought that was a 10 out of 10. I absolutely loved the amount of spice and it had some really great flavors. For my breakfast, I chose one of the specials, which was the Carne Asada Chilaquiles and thought it was terrific. It was a ton of meat and it was honestly more than I could finish, but I really enjoyed trying to. I would definitely recommend and would stop again next time I'm in the area.

    Found this hidden gem when I was looking for a place to eat near by after going to Cabrillo Marine…read moreAquarium in San Pedro. Their service was great - super friendly and they even brought fans to keep flies away from our table. There was just one fly but they immediately came and let us use the fan which gave us a great impression. Food was generous and one dish was more than enough for two, but me and my husband each ordered a plate along with a bowl of clam chowder, onion rings and pancake w/fries for the kids to share so we had a ton to take home too haha The food didn't surprise me as much; The clam chowder wasn't what I expected but their fries and onion rings were good! All in all we had a great experience and would love to come back again! I also loved the interior!

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    Open floor plan.
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    Breakfast Quesadilla.
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    Pacific Diner

    Pacific Diner

    4.3
    (628 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    I had some time to kill around lunchtime so I headed to Pacific Diner, which had been on my list…read morefor years but I'd never had the chance to check it out. 5 stars for ambiance The booths and counter stools are well maintained and comfortable. The vibes are vibing. I loved listening to one of the guys in the kitchen sing. 5 stars for service My server had amazing energy and was very accommodating to every type of customer who came in, including those who were a little rough around the edges. She let me stay past closing so I could finish my iced tea and do some more work on my laptop. 5 stars for food It was a perfect Denver omelette, well cooked with plenty of cheese and peppers and Ham and onions nicely diced. The breakfast potatoes were thinly sliced and nice and crispy, which surprisingly is hard to find in a diner. The iced tea was strong and plentiful. I realize that diner fare is not typically considered five-star cuisine, but for what they do, they did excellently. A perfect lunch experience. No notes. It's very small inside, but there's a patio in the back. Parking is free but limited.

    This place is nothing but the name now. New owners have Absolutely butchered this place, letting go…read moremultiple staff including the chefs that has built that place to what it is over text and for no apparent reason, maybe they dont want to pay them what they earned? New owners aren't even local to san pedro either, this new establishment wont receive a dollar more from my family and i and its sad because we have been coming here my entire life ever since i can form memories. Slapping some new tables and chairs in a place isn't all they have done they have robbed our town of the breakfast diner we all grew up on. Highly advise support other local diners here (the few that are left local) to who ever responded to my review you got to have some nerve to sit there and blatantly lie on claims that are absolutely true, i know the oeople who where let go so how are you gonna tell me its mis information. You sir are Defiantly from out of this world a slimy lying snake. Shame on you and your "family buisness"

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    Trani's Dockside Station

    Trani's Dockside Station

    4.3
    (318 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Look I'm just gonna say it. Dockside has the best pasta in all of Pedro. I'm adding pics of the…read morelast few times I had the sausage gnocchi and MY GOD this absolutely slaps every single time. The calamari is also incredible. We like to sit at the bar because my boyfriend says "tHe SeRvIcE iS aLwAYs BeTtEr ThErE" okkk so we did and he was right. (I can say that here safely because he doesn't use yelp and he will never see this. Suck it Joey) We brought his friend Lance too because we felt bad for him tbh. He always third wheels and plays on his phone. We are trying to limit his screen time but we made an exception tonight so I could enjoy my pasta. Lance struggled a little with eating his calamari so I cut it for him. I added a photo of him enjoying his screen time at the bar. Again - I stand by it being the best pasta in pedro and let me tell you I have tried them all. Don't ever remove it from the menu or else I'll have a crazy menty b and no one wants that. Also shout out to my boyfriend's sister LAUREN who works here sometimes. She is the backbone of this place and when I come here and she isn't here I miss her p badly. Thank you dockside fam and see you again soon!!

    First time in and I originally chose this place because it was close to my hotel and I was craving…read morebrunch food and looked up something quickly on Yelp. Inside is beautiful and Bailey was our server. She was super knowledgeable and walked us through the food items we should definitely try. Thank you Bailey for the wonderful service. The Peruvian scallops were another level in flavors. We also tried the fatty tuna tostada, cheesy egg toast, biscuit and gravy and the fried chicken. everything was super good. You can tell they put a lot of thought behind each dish. We also tried some drinks. Mahalo at your boy and bergamot spritz. I really enjoyed mahalo at your boy because the flavors were simple but together were beautiful. My boyfriend enjoyed his spritz. I tasted it and I'm not a huge fan of gin but I could tell that is something a gin drinker would like.

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    Local Calamari not so "New Style" Sweet Thai aioli, basil, cilantro, sesame seeds, aged balsamic
    Local Calamari not so "New Style" Sweet Thai aioli, basil, cilantro, sesame seeds, aged balsamic
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    Colossus

    Colossus

    4.4
    (313 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    My son and I tried Chori-Man yesterday for lunch and were pleasantly surprised to find this cute…read morelittle bakery/coffee shop tucked in next door. I consider myself a bit of a "Sourdough Snob" and I had heard about Colossus a while back but didn't know that there was one (or are there 2?) in San Pedro. I went on a sourdough quest in San Francisco a few months back and I think I found the absolute best sourdough in that city. And Colossus's version, the Country Levain, is right up there! Great crust and chew and flavor is awesome. We got a medium Country Levain and a medium Levain with Cumin and Olives....that cumin and olives....wow, so freaking good and unique. Loaves were about $10-$14 and service was great and super friendly. We didn't try anything else but the sweet treats and coffees looked good. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

    A branch of Long Beach's most beautiful bakery sits right next to Choriman…read more The display case is so small, be sure to snatch up multiple offerings before they're gone. The Country Loaf is their basic bread, very moist, great for anything, even eating it plain. Here lies the first Pecan Sticky Bun that I can call exceptional since Joanne Chang's from Flour in Boston. Then there's a Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Cookie and a classic chocolate chip, both amazing. Good bread, great bakes - you can tell they're made by a pastry chef because they're so polished and refined. Great bakes, please try!

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    Blueberry scones
    Blueberry scones
    Front chairs and shade to drink and talk

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    Front chairs and shade to drink and talk

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