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    The Pan

    4.0 (2.5k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    The Lumber jack  Shrimp n grits
    Tiffy W.

    I give this place a 10/10, and here's why. The Pan is officially one of my new favorite local breakfast spots. I've been looking for a good American-style breakfast place with a Southern touch, and this place absolutely delivered. First off, parking is easy because they have their own lot, already a win in Long Beach. The inside has a modern rustic diner vibe that feels cozy, clean, spacious, and welcoming without feeling overcrowded. I went on a Saturday morning around 9:30 AM, and although it was busy, the wait wasn't bad at all. The staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. I ordered the vanilla latte and the shrimp and grits, and let me just say... the shrimp and grits were . Creamy, cheesy, flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and the portion size was generous enough for leftovers. Definitely some of the best shrimp and grits I've had locally. My cousin ordered the Lumberjack Special which comes with pancakes, sausage, eggs n potatoes but he upgraded his pancakes to one of the specialty pancakes; chocolate chip pancakes, which was an available option for a small upcharge. Overall, great food, great vibe, reasonable prices, and family-friendly. I'll definitely be back, this might become my regular breakfast spot.

    Chorizo Scramble
    Larry M.

    Super, Super, Super The Pan in Long Beach is an excellent place to enjoy a tasty meal. The cleanliness, customer service and quality of food is amazing.

    14" The All-Meat
    Hazel G.

    The vibes in here are so cute. I really enjoyed the Beach aesthetics and they even had bingo so we got to play as we were finishing our meal it was so fun. The customer service was excellent. Very attentive and friendly. The food was so delicious. The chilaquiles were soooo good. I was very impressed. The French toast was alright, not sure I would get it again. We also got pizza to go and the sauce was saucing. Definitely recommend this place!

    Nailah D.

    Ambiance: Very colorful, designed like a mom & pop breakfast spot. Service: I was disappointed with the service provided, our waitress was nice but she failed to come check on our party. We literally had to get up to find her. In addition, she let our plates pile up and forgot items that we ordered. Food: All pancakes were dry and hard to cut. Omelette was not seasoned, however the orange juice was freshly squeezed, and the fried battered chicken was delicious! I may give The Pan another try.

    The "Original" Loaded Hash Browns
    Leilani R.

    Located on Del Amo Blvd and Long Beach Blvd, this location is quite popular and was crowded when I visited - Wednesday mid-morning. There is a parking lot behind the restaurant that unfortunately was full which required us to wait 5 or so mins for someone to leave. Our party of 3 had a 30min wait for a table so we opted to sit at the counter. We were greeted right away with menus from our server. She took our drink and food order right away and our items were actually delivered in a timely manner. We chose The Lumberjack ($20) which comes with two buttermilk pancakes, two eggs any style, two bacon strips, two sausages, and house potatoes. You do have the option to upgrade to a specialty pancake or waffle for an additional $2. Portions are generous and everything was cooked perfectly, including the over-easy eggs. We opted for hash browns instead of house potatoes. Hash browns were crispy and what I really appreciated was the bacon was cooked thoroughly - no fatty pieces like how a lot of other places serve. The PANCAKES, oh my goodness! They are SO. FRICKEN. DELICIOUS. They were fluffy, buttery, and just the right amount of sweetness - these are a must try! Two pancakes and a scoop of butter - my absolute favorite item of the whole meal. We also chose the "Original" Loaded Hash Browns ($18) which is two eggs any style served on top of hash browns, bacon, sausage, and sprinkled with jack and cheddar cheese and topped with sour cream, green onions, and thennnnn, drizzled with chili aioli. Greasy, meaty, goodness! It is a lot of food for the price so make sure to come hungry. Overall, this place is quite popular as I remember like 8 or so years ago they only had like one location in Gardena and now we're up to 5! Service wasn't great at the end. We never were checked on by our initial server who took our order after the food was delivered and we waited 10 or so mins once we were done eating to get a to-go box and our check. I had to get up and approach the service area to finally close out my bill. I do know that every place in every type of industry (food, hospitality, hospitals, etc.) are understaffed but what I didn't like was there were other staff members standing around. IMO, they could circulate and fill in gaps with service - such as, clearing tables, refilling beverages, asking if tables needed anything - things to help out the servers! Delicious food options but don't visit if you're in a rush!

    Pastrami Fries
    Criss N.

    The wait here was quite long even on a weekday afternoon. The party in front of us actually spoke to the manager because the hostess was quite rude and dismissive to him regarding the wait and any information about that.  Once I got sat and actually ate, it was your standard kitschy brunch spot. What I got: Pastrami Fries, Biscuits and Gravy, Loaded Hashbrowns. Everything was fine. Again, it looks and tastes like every other brunch spot in California. I don;t really like breakfast/brunch food like that, but it really was just fine.  I'm assuming that you could get similar levels of food for less of a wait at other places, so I would probably just recommend your favorite local diner. This was good if you have a bit of time to kill with your party. Nothing special though.

    The pastrami sandwich with egg and cheese
    Vera M.

    To begin with The Pan has a delicious two egg breakfast, two bacons,a slice of toast,hashbrowns or potatoes for a whopping $16, absolutely overpriced! With serving only two pieces bacon. This is just my opinion and experience with plenty of breakfast spots. The shrimp and grits are very good,and you do get a healthy portion, but for 20 plus dollars,it does not come with any breads at all,but you have the option of ordering separately at an additional cost! The ambiance is bright and refreshing,restrooms clean,and plenty of parking in lot(formly the Sizzler). I happen to attend on a Monday evening for bingo it was really fun! I won twice that evening, your first card is complimentary with a $10 purchase of something,thereafter,the cards are $5 per game. You get to spend a winners wheel for lots of prizes, including cash! Now I ordered a pastrami sandwich,and when I tell you it was disgusting, it was awful,the meat was fried to a crisp,I thought it would be steamed pastrami meat(my bad)! It also came with grilled onions,if you happen to go for onions on your pastrami sandwich. I chose sweet potato fries,which tasted like they were cooked in meat grease! Just horrible! I will never order that again! Will I return and try other items from the menu,yes, the pastrami sandwich just isn't the right choice for me, you may like it lol! With that being said let me know you guys thoughts on it when you go!

    Eggs
    Brandon F.

    Came here for breakfast. Service was fast after we were seated. Great selection of items. Sever was great. The restaurant has a great cafe vibe. I will definitely be back here

    Plenty of room
    Agustin R.

    This is my spot for breakfast. Whenever we wanna eat really good breakfast. This is my wife's favorite Breakfast Location. We've never been here for bingo night since we were both off and had time we came in for dinner to play some bingo. It was pretty cool. We'll come back again.its way more empty at nights for sure so they kept checking up on us often. The host was nice also she did a really good job hosting the bingo game .

    The Havana Pizza 12"
    Christanne C.

    Did an online order for pickup on a Sunday. It was packed inside. They sent me a text saying it was now ready. That was much earlier than expected. Was expecting everything to be all good. Food was much better this time... But they forgot an order, so we had to come back. They actually forgot to make the pizza in the first place. Will I be back? No. Would I recommend? The food is good, not great, so probably not.

    Lv's Green Chili Hash, Hash Browns
    Ashlee D.

    The Pan has been recommended to me by a few people so I went in with high hopes. There were some recommendations made, but the only recs we followed were the Blueberry Lemon and guava pancakes. The real star of the show was the Guava n Cream Pancakes! I'd go back time and time again for them. We also had the green chile hash (which was good), the kielbasa omelet (there were a ton of bell peppers which took over the flavor), French toast breakfast (pretty standard, nothing amazing) and the lemon blueberry pancakes (house made lemon butter was so dang good, but we didn't really care for the pancake itself). The place was really busy, and our waitress still gave amazing service! Overall, I'd go again... but this time order the meals that were recommended.

    Loaded potatoes with side guava pancake.
    Cindy T.

    Updated review! I went back!!! LOL! The business moved and now has more seating. And, the food is back to being consistently great again! I went yesterday for lunch with a friend and was seated immediately. Served quickly. And enjoyed every bite!!! Thank you, The Pan, for finding your way back to excellence!

    Karen D.

    Today was my first time at The Pan, I've always seen lines outside so I was finally able to try it. I get the hype. Very friendly staff and clean and cute inside. They had a lot of bar drinks that looked amazing and I'll try next time. We got the guava and cream pancakes and the lumberjack. The pancakes were perfect, no notes. A solid dinner style place with delicious food

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    Food was amazing!!! We had the cinnamon roll pancakes and they were FIRE! Definitely coming back!

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    Best garlic yucca fries. Definitely recommend their Banana Pancakes for breakfast. Sometimes long wait

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    This spot is the bomb you have to get there early the line is crazy but it's worth it good food

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    Be prepared to wait but let me tell you, it's well worth it! I've had a variety and haven't been disappointed. The service is amazing!

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    Great breakfast. Got there at 9:00 on a Saturday, no wait but soon after it started getting crowded.

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    Amazing food ! Service was great as well. I was very satisfied with my meal. Definitely on my list of places to come back to !!!!

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    Ask the Community - The Pan

    What are the bingo hours on Mondays?

    Bingo Monday nights at our long beach location is from 5pm to 8pm.

    When is your last call for ordering, dining in?

    Orders should be taken up to 2:59pm. As close at 3pm

    Is this place has mimosa?

    Yes they so and a bottomless option for $20 as of 7/18/22

    How much are the bottomless mimosas?

    16.00 plus a tip

    Is delivery going to be available through yelp again? Or how do we get delivery?

    I've been ordering from Postmates.

    Do they have bottomless mimosas on Saturday AND/OR Sunday?

    Yes. Everyday.

    What days do they have Bottomless mimosas?

    everyday!!

    How are the tacos?

    They are really good, greasy but in a good way! I would only recommend ordering them at the restaurant, to-go they get too soggy. For awhile the tacos was one of my fave things on the menu (now I'm a chilaquiles or cheeseburger deep dish pizza… Read more

    How are the breakfast burritos here?

    Excellent !!!! I especially recommend the chili Verde breakfast burrito.

    Does anyone know how much is the bottomless mimosas. Please and thank you?

    $16 plus tip of course. The waiters are very generous. Love this place!!!!!

    Do you serve hard cider?

    Not sure

    Hello people of the earth.. how are the pancakes here?

    Absolutely wonderful! tip : If you order the Specialty pancakes don't add the syrup it is just right the way they are made.

    I'm looking for great pizookies near by. Anyone know if this place is any good?

    No pizookies on the menu that I've seen....

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    My girlfriend and I were looking for a caffeine boost to get us through Sunday when we stumbled…read moreupon Recreational Coffee in Downtown Long Beach. A very welcoming vibe upon entry, we were greeted by a friendly couple who answered our questions about popular drink flavors. We decided to go with a Hot Cinnamon Dulce Latte and an Iced Blueberry Lavender Latte. While waiting, there were plenty of chairs, tables, a comfy couch and even a bar area to sit and relax. Tons of board games, books and wonderfully mellow music helps make the experience feel comforting and inviting. Our drinks were prepared quickly and shouted at the coffee bar for pickup. The presentation was great, but the flavors, out of this world! The Cinnamon Dulce Latte was OUTSTANDING. So good, in fact, that my girlfriend stole it from me! Not to worry, her Blueberry Lavender Latte was also top-notch, with a smooth, not-to-sweet flavor combination. Friendly staff (which comes with occasional karaoke renditions from the Bluetooth speakers), a chill vibe and outstanding drinks make this a top spot in the area for hardcore coffee lovers. Check them out!

    Visited this place on a Saturday morning. I popped in and popped out with an okay drink. I…read morepreviewed the menu and the Sonora town Horchata latte called my name. Ordered and it didn't take long at all to get it. Did they even add espresso? Who knows because the latte was weak. It barely had any hint of coffee. I asked if the latte was sweet and they said it wasn't. After the first sip I could just taste all sweetness no espresso. Recreational coffee do you guys add espresso to the lattes? Maybe I should have ordered something else not sure.

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    The Ordinarie

    The Ordinarie

    4.2
    (958 reviews)
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    My wife and I had an excellent Sunday brunch experience here. We sat in their shaded patio and…read morelistened to the duet jazz band sipping cocktails and eating delicious food. I started with a cup of their beef and barley soup. My wife and I both make this at home from scratch and we're both impressed by theirs. My wife took a taste of mine and instantly ordered her own. Very rich and flavorful. I kept looking at photos of their take on chicken and waffles and knew I had to try it. Seriously epic and was good as it looked. They coated the chicken in a chili rub that gave it a sweet and spicy flavor when paired with their maple syrup. Served on top of a waffle and topped with an egg. I loved it and would probably order again on my next visit. My wife had the American plate which was your classic eggs, bacon, potatoes, and sourdough toast combo. High quality ingredients elevated it beyond your typical diner food. Drinks were great too. I had their house made bloody mary which had a nice kick to it. My wife had their brunch version of a Corpse Reviver cocktail. After our meals were done we finished with an Irish coffee since everyone was ordering them. Perfect service, relaxing atmosphere, and delicious food will definitely have me returning very soon! Parking is free for 2 hours at the nearby garage on 3rd and is a very short walk. The closer garage on Broadway is not free. You can make restaurant reservations on their website but it wasn't needed when we went.

    I am here to review The Miracle pop-up at The Ordinarie, that's how late my Yelp reviews are coming…read morein. Sorry!! TLDR; It's expensive, and not worth the routine visit, but worth the one-time stop in to experience the festivities. The Miracle pop-up at The Ordinarie is somehow even more decorated and extravagant than you'd expect from a seasonal pop-up. The line looks long outside, as there are no reservations, but it moves quickly since they hold everybody to a pretty strict 2-hour time limit. The drinks are good, the cups are cute, and everyone is festive. It's an all-around fun experience.  I think because of this, you do pay a premium price tag for food and drinks that are just good or okay. I think it's something that is worth the visit if you've never been and you enjoy getting into the Christmas spirit. I think that outside of the pop-up, The Ordinarie is a fun spot to check out in Long Beach. It't not a pillar of the food scene if you're a tourist, but it is a good, late night spot if you work in the industry nearby. They have a great late-night menu with a killer smash burger.

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    high-quality family establishment. Huge attention to detail and quality. Fantastic menu, Service…read morehit the Mark in a huge way. Friday morning, 630 arrival 730 breakfast with a colleague. No wait but moderately busy, restrooms immaculately clean. Menu descriptions are fantastic. perfect customization of a traditional breakfast menu... with traditional items available.. They pay attention to every little detail of your experience. This would be my "never go anywhere else" breakfast place if I lived close to Long Beach. Just go there.

    My husband and I had two opposite experiences this morning at Breakfast Bar…read more His eggs were just the way he likes them - soft and fluffy, like the egg whites have been whipped. Pancakes were also very delicious with good flavor and fluffy height. The pancakes had a brown butter topping that he really liked, didn't even need syrup. Sausages didn't seem homemade but were very tasty. I ordered the Eggs Noni, which is a version of Eggs Florentine, plus a side of bacon. The Eggs Noni came on two pretty hard small sourdough discs. I had difficulty cutting through the crust with a knife. There is a lot of cayenne in their hollandaise sauce, not my favorite version. The thick slice of tomato was the highlight. Side of bacon $6 for two measly pieces - overcooked and too crunchy. I could tell the bacon would have been good if it was more on the meaty/chewy side. This came with a potato pancake which was like mashed potatoes mixed with cheese and then fried. Service was okay, I think because it was pretty busy. They may need more staff to help the servers with drink refills and to check in more frequently. Lastly, our table was very wobbly and we had to fix it with sugar packets otherwise our drinks would have toppled.

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    Lovely neighborhood breakfast cafe with so many options. So quaint and a very attentive, friendly…read morestaff. I chose a steamy hot cappuccino and their Portuguese sausage with chilaquiles; delish! Hubby had a simple breakfast sandwich with egg, avocado, bacon and cheese; fabulous and filling. Fresh orange juice was amazing. We will definitely will be back to check out their baked goods. Wonderful outdoor seating, blankets included. Waterfall with duckies for kids to play with. Refreshingly decorated!

    Expected nothing less than a 5* experience and of course they delivered. I have visited the…read moreoriginal location numerous times, but this was my first time to the downtown location and my first time trying this spot for dinner. Located on the Promenade with both indoor and outdoor seating. Just like the original location, they have blankets out should you need a little extra coziness during dining. This was a mid-week visit and they weren't very busy, so solid service was to be expected. The starter of choice was the Brazilian Cheese Bread. This gluten free bread is so so so delicious! This was the first time, i've had it served pipping hot. It was even better than I remembered. I rarely order pizza at a place like this, but sitting inside, with the pizza oven in view, I just went with it. Overall, fabulous! I had pear (instead of figs) and prosciutto. Best part was the perfectly cooked crust. I paired this with a Farmers Salad which I also enjoyed. I'm glad we have this new location in downtown LB!

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    Really yummy food. Really good vibe. Service was kind and on point. I'd recommend the beignets,…read morechocolate cake, and French fries, and biscuits!! We also ordered the bratwurst (it was ok), the burger (it was just a basic cheese burger), and the chicken sandwich (chicken was crispy and moist).

    ~~ LONG TIME CUSTOMER ~~…read more So i've been coming to The Attic for a long time. It's a cute vibe and the food was always good. The aesthetic is AWESOME. It's right in Belmont and one neighborhood away from the water. Great date place and bar too. 2026 update: This breaks my heart. The menu has changed, the chef has definitely changed and service has unfortunately gone down. First off they cut a good portion of the menu and the physical design is not the easiest to read. (that's not really a problem tbh but it's something to note) What is the problem are the following: Ordering food for 3 took 20 minutes for servers to come, get food, and water + drinks we ordered. food took almost 45 minutes to arrive at the table. I get the kitchen makes a lot of stuff but this is crazy. at this point we were here for over an hour without eating. Not only were the orders wrong but also food portions were noticeably smaller. Credit due here, they fixed that (ofc which takes an extra time). Final straw here: To get someone's attention, get the bill, then for them to come get the bill, pay, and give us our cards back took: TWENTY MINUTES. Just to pay. tldr: food prices went up, staff not attentive, food still decent but different chef. Food is noticeably saltier. This place is still cute and servers as a great bar but oh my gosh has it gone down hill. Full context half the restaurant was empty. we are so disappointed. this place used to be great :(

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    $$

    Great atmosphere and professional staff provided friendly service…read more The baby back ribs are the best in Long Beach period. Good cocktails... amazing martinis . One of my favorite restaurants in Long Beach.

    We dined at nicks last night for birthday dinner. The dinner and service were both great. Our…read moreserver was training and still did an amazing job. Training can be a little hectic some times when you're in the service industry and sometimes it can slow service down. Our server Ben was on it. We had the grilled artichoke, chicken piccata, and the cioppino. All very very delightful. During our dining experience I needed to use the restroom. The smell in their bathroom was amazing. Probably one of the best smelling restrooms I had ever. When I was leaving, I politely ask the hostess if she knew what the name of the smell was bc it was so awesome. She wasn't telling me the exact name. She essentially told me the essence. While in the middle of her talking, a female manager aggressively told us that they were not aloud to tell patrons the scent. Hey, I get it, but as a person who was a manager for one of the highest ranking upscale casual dining restaurants, who has worked in 5 star resorts, knowing how to provide kindness to both guests and staff, this manager did not present those skills. This manager was quite frankly disrespectful not only to her staff, but to me. There is a way to handle situations without embarrassing your staff member and making them feel small and showcasing your flex of power to a diner who was about to drop hundreds for a dinner in our volatile economy. This manager did NOT handle this appropriately. Like i said, she was rude, extremely aggressive to respond, and not once smiled and said, "I'm so glad you love it. It's our secret to get you to come back." She did try to say it was a secret, but seriously... with the way she treated her staff.... I think she better focus on hospitality rather than the scent in the bathroom. After this interaction, I actually watched and observed the manager during the remaining time of our dinner. I wanted to see how she interacted with her staff. I wanted to see if she knew how to manage without flexing on her staff bc obviously she doesn't know that words matter and what you say and how you say it can make or break your staff's entire night which can reflect on how they treat their guests. I get this is lengthy over a restroom scent, but as a person who thrives on seeing the beauty in how a management team can make a huge impact on the success of a company, if she's openly rude and aggressive to me and her hostess, how is she with the rest of the staff and guests? Just a little food for thought. I will say, that interaction totally changed my view for the remaining time of our dinner. I truly hope that the female manager who was working last night June 1 reads this and changes the way she handles situations. From what I saw and experienced, she needs to take a step back and regroup. She needs to be retrained on how to treat her staff, how to smile with kindness, and how to kindly make a joke about the scent kindly with laughter rather than an attack on her staff. To the hostess: I'm sorry you had to be treated that way. You were incredibly kind from upon greeting us even to the very end. You're awesome. I'll return back, but I do hope next time, the manager from last night is on a better wave length as the people who help create her position. There are a lot of great managers out there willing to take that place.

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