I've been to Rex's Cafe twice. The first time I had made it just in time before it closed, I was hiking nearby at white point beach which is about 2 miles away. I had ordered breakfast which was some French toast, eggs, and bacon with a side of hash browns. When I received my food the hash browns were extremely burnt, so I asked for it to be removed from the tab because I was definitely not going to pay for that. Everything else was perfect, I tried their strawberry banana smoothie and I fell in love, their French toast are a bit different, but worth the try. My second visit here I had came just after church on a Sunday, the vibe was perfect, service was persistent, our food came pretty quick. This spot is a gem in the city of San Pedro, I recommend this place to anyone who visits the city. Perfect place to eat at just after a hike, Sunday service, or some brunch with the family. read more

Lovely place. Many healthy options available. Food is not greasy or loaded with cheeses or sauces. Care is taken in the preparation of every dish, from the toasted bagel to the scrambled eggs with chorizo (not known for being fat free). Even the breakfast potatoes were prepared to perfection: boiled and then roasted. A wonderful selection of fruit. Even the coffee tasted better here... The restaurant was busy and the staff was curteous and friendly. We will definitely come back! read more

I loved this place. The people were especially nice, so welcoming. I felt like I was in my own home. The food was awesome! I'd definitely eat here again. read more

This is one of those "diamond in the rough" type of places to eat. The surrounding buildings aren't much to look at, but this quaint cafe is like an oasis in the middle of an area that needs some fixing up. The staff is very friendly, the food is very reasonably priced (and tasty!) and there is a really great variety in the breakfast and lunch menus. I've never seen so many types of omelets offered by one place! So hard to choose! The decor is slightly Mediterranean and has a nice cozy feel to it. I'd definitely recommend this cafe to others. read more

Rex's is my favorite breakfast/lunch spot in Pedro. I am a lifelong local and have had my share of sittings at the local "legends" (Pacific Diner, etc). Rex's is miles above the others in everything except perhaps portion size for some dishes (NOT pancakes). Just try it and you will love it! The pictures speak for themselves. read more

Food was delicious and very photogenic. This might be my favorite breakfast place in San Pedro.

I am new to hanging out in San Pedro and was introduced to Rex's very recently. The food is terrific, the service is great and I would highly recommend this restaurant. We usually go for breakfast. I like the egg dishes and instead of potatoes I get the steamed veggies which include broccoli cooked al dente which is just the way I like. I also like the multi grain pancake. They do a lovely latte with soy milk. I love this spot for breakfast. I would highly recommend this spot. read more

My husband and I are visiting from Kentucky and were introduced to Rex's by a friend - who just happens to be a vegetarian. Once we found Rex's, we've been back 3 mornings in a row!!! We're staying at the Doubletree Hotel at Cabrillo Marina and this is SO convenient!! We can't say enough good things about this little gem. My hubby loves the Mexican omelet and my favorite has to be the French toast on squaw bread. A tablemate introduced us to the Mexican coffee, but not before we'd ordered the regular variety. We'll try to make our own but there's no doubt it won't be as good. This is a quaint, neighborhood cafe' and always filled up whenever we visited. We give it 5 stars for food quality, excellent - and friendly - service and great value for your dollar. Wish we had a Rex's in Kentucky!!!! We'll spread the word to all we know traveling to this area. The Morrises from kentucky read more

Sometimes a long wait but this is best breakfast spot in San Pedro. If you're there for lunch, their tortilla soup is among the best anywhere but they don't always have it on the daily specials. Pancakes are huge and delicious. Lots of egg dishes to choose from with fresh ingredients. Servers have been there for years and treat all their customers like neighbors. read more

Food is decent, service not so much. Waitress was super slow and acted like we were bothering her when we were ordering. Took FOREVER to come back to get the rest of our order when we weren't quite ready. Drinks came after food was at the table. Here I am waiting for her to run our payment. It is 9 am on a Thursday, there are only 3 other tables here, seriously?!! Just go to Omelet & Waffle shop next time. read more

The food is pretty good, but the portions leave a lot to be desired and the customer service is probably the worst I've ever experienced at a restaurant. I've called in orders for pick up numerous times, and they are consistently impolite and short on the phone. Many of the times, I called in for work that had multiple orders. I gave them advanced notice that we need to pay separately. They very rudely told me "we won't do that; we're too bust." They would rather give up $80 worth of orders because they would have to swipe four cards instead of one. No place is that busy. The final straw came today when I picked up food five minutes before they were to close. The door was locked, and when I knocked, they refused to open the door. As I casually sauntered away, they opened the door and yelled that I need to come on time. I said you're supposed to be open for five more minutes. The woman proceeded to tell me it doesn't matter what my watch or phone says, and that time is based off of her watch. Like I said, the food is good, but it is also overpriced and nowhere near good enough to deal with the incredibly poor service. I will not be coming back to Rex's again and I'd advise against it until they begin valuing their customers. read more

Rex has one of the best breakfasts in San Pedro, always friendly service. If you go on the weekends be prepared for a little wait but it is worth it. read more

Stopped here for breakfast with my girlfriend while we were on vacation, and had to return the following morning again just because it was that good. The service was great, and the homemade muffins were the best I've ever had! We would definitely recommend this place and would definitely come back! read more

San Pedro burger, pancakes, everything awesome! We love it. Parking is challenging so go early. Worth it. Small place but we always bring our kids no problem. read more

Great tasting food,decent prices. Servers are very friendly. If visiting San Pedro , highly recommend you go here for breakfast or lunch

My fav little diner! Excellent food, music and service! Parking is a pain but overall this is an awesome place to eat and chill out.

VEGETARIANS: They have tofu scramblers, veggie burgers, soyrizo, and a few other vegetarian options!

Came here for breakfast after a morning run with friends and I love their green eggs cabrillo and fruit bowl! The service was very welcoming and friendly. It felt like having breakfast at a friend's house hah I would definitely come back again so I can try one of their specials off the menu such as the coconut pancakes! read more

The squad stuffed french toast and chilequiles are a must! Great atmosphere and nice waiters.

Quaint local spot with great service. Large portions and wide variety of brunch options. Street parking was a little difficult.

Food quality does not match the price for the food. Service is bad. I really don't get all the hype from this place. I rather just stick to the omelette and waffle shop for my breakfast needs and come here if McDonald's and waffle shop are closed that day. read more

Absolutely love this place. The service is great, coffee on point, and the food is fresh and delicious. Cheers!

I love this adorable hole in the wall breakfast place, which you would never expect to find at it's slightly shady location (that being said, I do live right down the street, so whatever). I highly recommend the French Connection, or the stuffed french toast - they are both awesome. Lots of other good staples there as well. It is my hangover breakfast dream come true! read more

finally writing a review after several visits. The good-food is delicious and will definitely be back for the food even after a couple service problems. Weekend service is far superior than weekday service. Never had a problem on the weekend, and it's so much more busy. but first time I came on a weekday, I didn't get my espresso until entrees came out. Waiter could have stopped by to inform us she was busy and apologize for not getting espresso to us sooner. When we first ordered out drinks from the busser, we asked if they had a certain drink that was on the special board, and he said yes. When waitress was taking our food order, another waitress came to tell us that the drink we ordered was only available when it's on the specials board. ANYWAY-FOOD IS TOO GOOD TO GRIPE ABOUT SERVICE. read more

We were staying nearby at the Doubletree and decided to forego the $16 breakfast at the hotel for something local. So glad we did! Rex's was close by so we stopped in. Parking is a challenge but that is to be expected in this area of town and we found a parking spot within minutes. When we arrived the place was packed. We were greeted immediately by Maria and told it would be a 15 min wait. We grabbed a coffee to which they brought us all of the condiments. 10 minutes later we were seated and had our order. The food came out super fast and was hot and delicious! We would definitely recommend it. None of the issues raised in other reviews were experienced by us. Fast, hot, and delicious. Definitely try the stuffed french toast! read more

My Daughter was in town and we went for breakfast, the food was excellent but the service is slow, and the waitress forgot my wife's coffee. Parking is also always a problem. But the food makes up for it and is worth the wait. read more

Great little spot for breakfast. Friendly staff and you can tell the locals come often! Lots of food for price!

Food was really good, service was on point. I will come back for sure and maybe try out something else on the menu.

thought I would try eggs benny. i should have read description better instead of going off name. eggs Benny is not eggs Benedict. there is no hollandaise but jack cheese. and not hame but flavorless sausage. it was disgusting. the potatoes are bland. i will never come here again. waste of money. Denny's is a million times better and cheaper. only thing good was service and coffee. read more

My favorite breakfast spot. Very small place but they have the best food. Super friendly people and amazing service. California omelette is my favorite! read more

This place is adorable! Wonderful muffins... today it was blueberry almond and lemon sesame. Order them as soon as you can, because they often sell out before the day is done. The omelets are very hearty, chock full of fresh veggies. They don't skimp on the expensive stuff either (mmm portebello mushrooms and avocado!!). As a brunch lover, I was also appreciative of the fact that they had a "hot cereal" section on their menu, and their fruit bowls were indeed BOWLS of fruit. Again, very generous with the fresh produce. Definitely a thumbs up from this Brunch Connoisseur. read more

One of my favorite places to meet up w friends and laugh over breakfast. I highly recommend giving this place a shot. There can b a wait to b patient, bc it's a small cozy eclectic spot... also b aware that parking can b confusing and interesting... they share a small lot w the liquor store across the street...but it's worth driving around to find one if those spots r full. Great customer service, fun and delicious menu, really fair prices, BIG PORTIONS and ADORABLE ATMOSPHERE!! SOOOO much of what's on the menu is homemade ... every morning a new batch of homemade/from scratch muffins r made... never know which one u MIGHT get (as they do go FAST! A plus is that the muffins r an option for all breakfast sides... A MUST TRY NO MATTER WHAT THE FLAVOR OPTS ARE!) Also, try their homemade black chili beans (TOTALLY DROOLWORTHY). Their pancakes r no joke either... chocolate chip has been my fav so far. Great espresso bar too ! read more

This place is fantastic. In my quest to find a new awesome place for lunch, I stumbled upon this little restaurant on a sunny, breezy day. The moment I walked in, I was warmly greeted by one of the waiters, where he immediately directed me to sit anywhere. I chose the outdoor patio. Literally, 10 seconds later, the waiter handed me a menu. I was a little hungry arriving there, but after reading the vast array of delectable array of food, I chose the BLT turkey sandwich and a side salad.The waitress was friendly and took my order. Literally 1-2 minutes later, she came back with a huge helping of salad, which looked more like a main course than a "side salad". It tasted pretty good. Bright green romaine lettuce, fresh tomatoe, and suprisingly a toasted bagle on the side, which I didn't expect. Three minutes later, she arrived with my BLT sandwich. I'm telling you, this dine-in restaurant served their food faster than same of the fast food places that i've been to. The BLT sandwich was also delicious, which baffled me on how fast they cooked it and brought it to my table. The waitress checked on me twice after that. She offered a box and brought the check without me asking her to, and the price of the huge portions of food was pleasantly reasonable. The bathroom was pleasant looking with old-fashioned painting and furniture, and as I walked out of the restaurant, the friendly waiter and waitress said thank you. A definitely good experience in this restaurant. This is definitely not my first and only visit to this place. read more

This is a cute place that obviously is a local's place - which I like. The area is a bit sketchy but the restaurant itself is really cute. I had the Mexican Omelet and it was really good. Large portions, good prices, good service. I will be back if I am ever in San Pedro. read more

What a gem of a place! Food was fresh and delicious! Service was fast and the decor is homey and inviting. We loved it so much we visited three times during our vacation in LA. read more

Came in early Monday morning (7) and no one there. But yelpers had convinced me it was worth a visit and when I remarked about the emptiness, the staff assured me, "by lunch time it's packed". Ordered Eggs Benny and fruit. The eggs poached perfectly soft as I asked and a turkey or chicken sausage, no hollandaise, but covered in cheese. Tasty. Fresh squeezed OJ and fruit that seemed just cut (except the pineapple?), including kiwi? NICE. read more

One of my favorite breakfast places! Love the options they give you. From pork or turkey bacon & sausage, to their deliteful fruit medley that u can pick and choose from. read more

Yup, it's official. This IS the best breakfast place in San Pedro! The food has never disappointed me, as well as the servers and atmosphere. Most definitely not your typical greasy spoon diner. read more

I love hidden gems. In the midst of the San Pedro food desert, this cozy spot hits the spot. Great pancakes, friendly service and a cute atmosphere equal a happy belly. User warning: one pancake is the size of an entire dinner plate! Plan on hitting the gym before and after. read more

My favorite breakfast place in SP. The food and service is always great. The specials are never dull. And I try to remember to get there early since there will most likely be a wait and they close early. read more