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    Sloopy's Beach Cafe

    4.1 (941 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Mahi Tacos
    Melanie O.

    To start off, I got the Spicy Tuna Bites, and they were good! You could actually taste the spice which I loved ! it's definitely flavorful. The lemonade was also really good and refreshing on such a hot day ! My only letdown was the Mahi Tacos, which were unfortunately quite dry and weren't my favorite. Despite the tacos, the rest of the menu looks amazing. I definitely want to come back to try some of their flights and their famous shakes! Not to mention I loved the aesthetic of the place, it was very pretty. And Tomas was super nice !

    Chocolate Shake
    Willy T.

    It was hard to find parking around here on a Saturday night. We ended up parking 2 blocks away and walking over. For a party of 2, we were seated immediately but took one of the last tables available. We had to sit outside but inside was pretty lively. It was very artsy and there was even live music. I ordered a chocolate shake, the famous zucchini sticks, and truffle kimchi fried rice. On a side note, I like how the breakfast menu is available until 2PM. The food took a bit over 10 minutes to arrive. The zucchini was delicious and pairs well with the ranch. It was lightly battered, melts in the mouth, and perfect. The fried rice came on a hot plate and it was really good too. The cheese, green onion, and kimchi work really well together. The bulgogi in the rice was also very good. The milkshake was really thick and my only complaint is that my compostable straw broke. Overall this is a really fun dinner spot.

    Mimosa flight blue curacao/elder flower, mango dragonfruit, Lavender honey
    Becky B.

    Just off of highland you'll see the cutest little quaint resturant nestled in between another breakfast spot and other businesses. On the outside it looks like any other hole in the wall. No line awaiting to get in and on this hot sunny day surprisingly not anyone dining outside. Once you enter the doors your awestruck and greeted to a whimsical floral oasis, unique seating an abundance of orchids and a dreamy escape. The breakfast join on the outside was like stepping through the doors and entering another world. Speaking of "stepping" in, as a disabled traveler/ diner who switches between her cane and wheelchair i am sorry my chair friends your best option is to dined outdoors and hope you do not have to use the restroom as the place may be ADA friendly for some it is not truly handicap accessible as it is fairly narrow inside limiting the room to freely and comfortably move around on your own. Due to the unique nature with seating arrangements inside getting a table that works best indoors is not truly easy. The pathway to the restroom very narrow and although the restroom is fully handicap accessible please note the establishment itself is dated and was not built with us in mind. The day we dined i did have my cane and only needed to clear one step which was no issue given it was a good day. My struggle came with the pillows sliding in my chair that were for added comfort and that was all. When it came to the food , menu selection and the service 5 stars across the board maybe even more. Your senses and taste buds seemed to react to the menu as one glanced over. The breakfast choices sounded absolutely delicious. For generic items the combinations of fresh ingredients and seasonings made your mouth water with anticipation. The handheld section trapped me. I sat and contemplated should I do a burger, sandwich or a wrap. I have to look for options that tend to be MS friendly and there were so many options however although medically necessary I Hate having to pay extra for substitutions such as a gluten free bun $2.50 but knowing the brioche bun would not trigger a major reaction i opted for the Black and Blue burger medium well and upgraded to truffle fries. The burger was incredible in size. As the plate was placed in front of ne I was nearly salivating because the aroma of caramelized onions greated you first with a mixture of garlic and cajun spice. One bite and the taste buds hummed in satisfaction. The Angus beef patty cooled to perfection so juicy and thick cut. The taste box blue cheese crumble garlic aioli, caramelized onions and lettuce all in one bite had me devouring this burger. The truffle fries were not salty and flavored to perfection. When it came to the Mimosa flight it was not only aesthetically pleasing to look at, it was truly jam packed with unique flavors. My favorite in line was the Mango drago fruit first. Very light and fruity with the perfect amount of sweet to tangy flavor. Pair perfectly with the entire menu. The blue curacao elderflower was a unique and refreshing taste . Not as sweet but gave you a tropical earthy vibe not to over powering but just enough to linger on your tongue. In third was the lavender honey. Very floral and a fresh palette changer. A perfect after meal cocktail to wine down with. The lavender flavor was very floral and delicious. Comparable to rose water so if you dont like floral stay away from this one. They also offer coffee and tea flights while you dine. My overall verdict 4.5/5 service was phenomenal food delicious cocktails tasty. I will be back and a frequent traveler I just dont feel to the demographic I write for it is necessarily a great spot for those who use larger mobility aides as its not handicapped friendly but? If you dont mind dining outside give this place a try. I've lived here my entire life and can't believe how I never visited a resturant that would transport tou the momemt you stepped inside.

    Burger and fries
    Brit W.

    We popped in on a late afternoon/ early evening Saturday to no wait and a fairly empty place. It looks like a green house with all the plants and has an outdoor feel to it. Service was friendly and the food was decent. I think breakfast may be better, best on other reviews. But this served our purpose after a nice bike ride. The shakes were also extremely tasty!

    Strawberry Lemonade
    Lloyd M.

    Excellent place! Jessica was our server and really was A1. We had the Chinese chicken salad and the Cobb salad. Our favorite part was the strawberry lemonade!!

    Ashley P.

    I have been refunded for the additional charge, I truly did like this place. The food was extremely delicious, I can't knock that down that's for sure! Most workers were nice and attentive.

    Mimosa Flight
    Ana A.

    Great food, haven't had a bad experience here. Parking is not so great but the food makes up for it.

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    Pretty good spot. A very unique and delicious breakfast burrito! Parking is a bitch to find. Service was friendly. Nice ambiance - reminded me of Cambria or Carmel with all of the plants inside.

    Little oasis
    Cynthia S.

    Friendly service, decent menu with options for all. Love all the orchids and plants. I always come here when in MB

    Asian Coleslaw or Side Salad
    David D.

    Amazing brunch spot ! Love this place and the great tasting eats, they have plenty of choices on their menu and indoor/outdoor seating available. Inside is very tropical looking, also a great place for outdoor seating. Quick and easy service, all staff were very nice and polite. Would definitely come back to this place when I come back to visit.

    Coffee menu
    Scott B.

    After years of walking and driving by, my girlfriend and I finally stopped into Sloopy's Beach Café, and wow--we've been missing out. I had the French toast, and it was hands-down one of the best I've had in the South Bay. The fresh strawberries and blueberries were a perfect touch, and the chocolate drizzle brought it all together without being over the top. My girlfriend ordered the pork shoulder eggs Benedict with a side of breakfast potatoes. She loved it--and I ended up finishing off the potatoes (no regrets). Their house-made hot sauce took it up another level. The atmosphere was just what we needed. Garden-style seating, mellow early morning vibe, and only a couple of other people around. We were the first ones in, which gave us a chance to soak in the place without feeling rushed or crowded. Location-wise, it doesn't get much better--just minutes from the beach. Parking can be a little tight, but luckily we're local. The staff were friendly, not overly chatty, which was actually perfect that morning. Calm, peaceful, and a great way to start the day. Already planning my next visit--definitely going back to try the burger. Sloopy's has officially made it onto our local rotation.

    Kids chicken nuggets and fries
    Meghan G.

    The restaurant is very cute and whomever takes care of all the plants has an amazing green thumb. Everyone enjoyed their lunches and while there was only 1 server, she did well to check in with us. The only negative for me would be that the whole table had their food for probably 8 minutes before my branzino was brought to me. Kids want to come back. That says enough in my opinion.

    Mimosas!
    Leo B.

    Went for late breakfast, party of 4 and it was a great experience. Friendly host and staff! We ordered the vege Benedict, bacon Benedict and the BLT breakfast, shared a French toast, and they were all delicious. We also shared all three mimosa flights and did a big tasting! That was a highlight! We also enjoyed the tropical garden decor and plants everywhere! Will be back!

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    The best! Grilled cheese add avocado and tomato soup is my go to. The soup is the best ever

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    Great ocean views and the breakfast items were great! Nice cozy vibes! Great place for a breakfast date as well!

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    Great service and food. We could have stayed all day as the vibe was so chill. Definitely a bright spot of a cloudy day.

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    Loved the food. Great place to get fresh real food. Met with friends, great atmosphere!

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    Are pets allowed?

    Only service dogs are allowed inside the restaurant, however we have tables outside where pets can be with customers

    Do they still do mimosa flights? Can’t find on the menu. Thanks,

    Yes, they still do mimosa flights. We were there yesterday and they were on the menu:)

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    We were in town to celebrate our twins' 25th birthdays and my daughter recommended Nick's. We had a…read morefantastic experience start to finish. The hosts up front were friendly and personable. Our server, Raquel, was lovely and on top of things. I had what I think is the best Mai Tai I've ever had, even while in Hawaii! Just delicious. We enjoyed the fried asparagus and bacon deviled eggs as our appetizer. The buttermilk fried chicken, crispy chicken sandwich and the ribeye melt were really good, but I am STILL thinking about how incredible Cha Cha's Spicy Rigatoni was. So incredibly creamy, and full of flavor, with just the right amount of heat. My daughter orders this every time it's on a menu, and this is by far the best I've ever tasted. SO good. We had mentioned we were celebrating our twins' birthday, and they were served two lovely pieces of chocolate cake with a candle, AND a card for each of them signed by the staff. Never have I experienced that before for a birthday in a restaurant! Just a great touch. I am SO glad my daughter suggested we go here, and every time we're in town we will return. Cannot recommend it enough!!!!

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    Def an old timer feel. It's such a cute diner. Indoor & outdoor seating for whatever you desire…read more Service was quick and friendly. I came late-ish about 10pm on a Thursday. They had people so it was still somewhat poppin at this hour. I ended up ordering a tuna sandwich, basically the melt but with no cheese or being toasted/melted. I like their tuna-- not too fishy. Sometimes tuna salad can end up being fishy. It was a healthy serving of tuna as well! Absolutely a generous amount. It came with a side of fruit, which the fruit was interesting. I never had a side of grapefruit before. It's a nice cozy place to stop by if you don't wanna end up at one of the fancy shmancy restaurants on the strip. Menu is pretty extensive so you have a lot of variety to choose from! Prices are pretty fair. Street parking/metered parking.

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    The food was amazing!!!! I got the eggs Benedict and my bf got the french toast. Both were tie die…read morefor!!! We also got the ube cold foam espresso martini, which was delicious. My bf doesn't even like espresso martinis and he enjoyed it. Service was great! Ambiance was very nice with beautiful plants and aesthetic. It's also on the Michelin list , which I can see why.

    The first thing I noticed about Manhattan Beach Post was the plants. Not because there were a few…read moreplants. Lots of restaurants have a few plants. These plants appeared to have union representation. They're everywhere. Hanging from things. Growing out of things. Quietly observing your meal. The whole place feels like someone built a really nice restaurant and then let nature move in as a long term tenant. The room hums. Not loudly. Not aggressively. Just enough. Glasses clink. People lean into conversations. Servers weave through the room carrying plates that look heavy enough to alter their center of gravity. Nobody seems rushed. Everybody seems busy. It's a difficult balance. The biscuits arrived first. Now, I'd heard about the biscuits. People talk about these biscuits the way fishermen talk about the one that got away. Slightly dramatic. A little emotional. Hard to verify. Turns out the stories were true. Warm bacon cheddar biscuits with maple butter. I took one bite and immediately understood why people order a second round. The outside has just enough structure to remind you it's baked. The inside is soft enough to make you wonder whether butter has secretly become a building material. We ordered another. Not because we needed another. Because apparently that's what happens here. The creamy polenta showed up next and felt like the culinary equivalent of a weighted blanket. Comforting. Smooth. Relaxed. The sort of dish that encourages you to slow down and stop checking your phone. The duck was one of my favorites. Lightly fried with crisp skin and tender meat, resting on white Italian beans and rosemary. It felt like something a French chef would cook after spending a weekend in the countryside and becoming briefly inspired by fresh air. At some point you stop evaluating food and simply nod in agreement with it. This was one of those moments. Dessert was equally dangerous. The olive oil cake arrived with strawberries and disappeared much faster than logic suggested it should. The cheesecake somehow managed to be rich and light at the same time, which feels like it should violate a law of physics somewhere. Service deserves its own mention. The whole team operates like a group project where everyone actually did their part. Plates appeared when they should. Water glasses mysteriously refilled themselves. Questions were answered without anyone making you feel like you should already know the answer. The chef's French influence shows up everywhere, but not in a showy way. Nothing feels complicated for the sake of being complicated. Everything feels like somebody spent a lot of time thinking about it so you wouldn't have to. By the end of the meal, I realized Manhattan Beach Post had done something difficult. It felt special without feeling serious. You can dress up. You can come casually. You can celebrate something important or absolutely nothing at all. Just order the biscuits. The plants already know you're going to.

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    Gluten-free friendly

    Mike,Manny, Christian and Ari Thank you all for a great…read morenight. My representative called ahead to set a resy for me and a plus one at the bar. They accommodated my request for bar seating. Great vibes good food and incredible drinks. Happy hour from 3-6pm Mon-Fri late night seasonal from 8pm to close. The wings 10/10 Tostadita tacos Fire Philadelphia roll 10-10 Spicy tiny roll 10-10 Skinny staple 2 of these get you there 1 mile and a another drink that obviously worked because I can't remember the name lol. Thank yall for having us. We're ordering the pot pie now I'll update you later. FYI no oic because everybody in v was so delicious.

    Stopped by BrewCo Manhattan Beach for their lunch special and had a really nice experience overall…read more We ordered the chicken pot pie, roasted cauliflower, and the Smash Burger Americana with onion rings. The roasted cauliflower was hands down the best part of the meal. It was seasoned so well and honestly addictive. I could not get enough of it. The chicken pot pie came out piping hot and was really good, super comforting and flavorful. My only small wish is that it had pastry on the bottom too, since it would have soaked up all the juices. The burger was fine but nothing special. I think it could have used some lettuce and tomato to help tie everything together. The onion rings were solid. Service was good and it was not too crowded for lunch, which made it a relaxed and enjoyable place to sit and eat.

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    Sloopy's Beach Cafe - tradamerican - Updated June 2026

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