The Potholder Cafe

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James A.

One of four Potholder Breakfast Cafes around the greater Long Beach area, Potholder Cafe in DTLB serves up a varied menu for breakfast and lunch, closing by 1 pm. It's within easy walking distance from my place, so decided to make it a spot for a big breakfast as soon as they opened at 8am. Intentionally ordered too much to try two of my favorite things at a California diner: chili and a loco moco. Ended up bringing the former back home, and finishing the latter. Service was good, food was OK. I was the first customer to enter, and was greeted nicely by the early shift server and allowed to choose a booth. Was immediately given a laminated menu, and ice water was brought immediately after I asked. By that time, I had my choice and the food came in a reasonable amount of time. Homemade Chili Bowl w/Cheese & Onion ($8.95). - a normal size bowl. Not chile con carne, but had a healthy amount of beans. Strangely the base tasted strongly like Mexican refried (pinto) beans, not chili or tomato as I expected...this is not a chili my wife would dip her fries in. There was a good amount of cheese and onion, along with some pieces of beef (steak). Maritime Loco Moco ($16.95) - not sure why this is called 'maritime', it was simple but decent. It's a diner, so used easily source able ingredients, like minute rice, brown gravy from a jar, and a quarter pound hamburger patty. The two runny eggs were prepared perfectly and really did elevate the dish for me. The menu description was accurate. As mentioned, service was good throughout. There is a small parking lot to the side that gets filled quickly. There is a small outdoor patio in front for al fresco. Due to the proximity to the Long Beach cruise port, Potholders is a popular breakfast stop for cruisers, expecting classic American breakfast fare. And as usual, value depends on what you choose. In my case, prices were high for what I ordered and got. A better deal would have been more breakfast centric items like their custom omelets or hash.

Susan J.

Ambiance is nice, typical cafe/diner. Inside and out were clean. Server was attentive. We shared a breakfast option. Plenty of food for two adults.

Cynthia C.

Returning to this location within walking distance (13 minutes) of our Hyatt Centric hotel. First time we were here, it was a quiet weekday. Today, January 1, 2026, it is BUSY! Not too many solid breakfast spots open today, so we were happy Potholder welcomed recovering NYE revelers. Management positioned a hostess stand out front, but no sign-in sheet. We arrived behind another couple and it wasn't long before another couple arrived behind us. After a couple of minutes, I "boldly" opened the door to make sure we weren't missing something. A server looked up almost immediately, plates of food in her arms, smiled and let me know someone would be out shortly. We were sat about 5 minutes later. While there was plenty of hustle amongst the staff, the vibe was still pretty chill for a business that would be closing 90 minutes later. In fact, they were still seating people 15 minutes prior to close. We happened to be there until 1:15, lingering a bit, and noticing none of the tables were meant to feel rushed. They kept the weekday special - today was Three for Thursday - despite the holiday in a fairly touristy city. That was appreciated. The Thursday specials offer A) 3 eggs paired with 3 bacon or sausage, toast and potatoes OR B) 3 eggs, French toast and 3 bacon or sausages OR C) 3 eggs, 3 pancakes and 3 bacon or sausages. Each option was $12.95. Pretty darn good deal! Hubs ordered option "A" w/french fries, I went with option "C" cuz the word here is the delicious pancakes. Now, y'all, you KNOW I love pancakes, and I know Potholder offers a "Mac Daddy Frankie", an 18" single pancake, but I scoff, that is NOT a lot of pancake! My stack of 3, 8" pancakes were cake-y, fluffy, but dense, in a great way, were STEAMING HOT and had, as another Yelper noted, a hint of cinnamon in that house scratch recipe. There HAD to be more batter in my stack of 3, compared to a single 18" pancake. Don't worry, I polished that stack, but goood! I ordered my eggs "over hard", so I could easily remove the yolks and just have the whites, but 2 eggs must've broke because only 1 egg was visibly intact and the yolk was mixed in with the whites of my other eggs. Bummer. Bacon was done perfectly crisp, not even close to burnt, so good job on that. Hubs eggs were over medium and a little runny, but he declared them a solid 'fine'. He was also happy with his bacon and fries, but the white toast was delayed, so his food cooled a bit whilst waiting for that. We had to catch our server's eye for a coffee refill, but Tyana was friendly and working hard. I wasn't offered a refill of water, which would've been nice. In all, we enjoyed a solid meal at a very fair price and the location was an easy walk from our hotel. We will keep it in our Long Beach list as an easy breakfast spot. Cheers! "CC"

Adrianna V.

This may look odd but its soo good! They are not kidding about the works. Ive been sick for sometime and this was definitely comforting. The oatmeal was covered in all sorts of goodies such as caramelized pecans, granola, banana and a little too much butter.. but that was ok. They also provide a side of milk and raisins too. We ordered for pick up but we definitely enjoy dining in. Service is always on point. The potholder never disappoints.

Ashley M.

You want a classic, home-y, comfy diner feel for breakfast? This is your next stop. I would hear about this lil cafe and would always be piqued to try it. I finally had an early Sunday morning to beat the rest of the Sunday crowds. I was in a party of 3 and was sat indoors. Which was perfected because it was pretty gloomy and humid and I'd rather eat my breakfast out the dumpster than be in humidity. Needless to say they have both indoor and outdoor seating. I ended up ordering the Frankie's special which was the perfect balance of protein, carbs and fats. Their sausage was REAL sausage meaning it wasn't the small little sausage links that remind you of your ex. I'm unsure if it was pork chicken or turkey but it was pretty savory and flavorful and gave a nice balance for the eggs and French toast. The egg wash/dip for the French toast was the best bath for the bread. I didn't even need to use syrup, the powdered sugar was plenty sweetness for me. I ended up sharing the Mia's stuffed French toast with strawberry cream cheese with my additionals. I really enjoyed the corn flake crispy crust on it was nice to have the texture of a crunch with the softness of the bread. Service was average or subpar to average. Our waitress wasn't the friendliest and had the whole "I don't want to be here it's 9am Sunday" attitude was there it was off putting but it didn't ruin our breakfast. Overall I'd come back when I want to have the home feeling diner. Parking is street parking otherwise there's a parking structure conveniently across the cafe.

Alex M.

Tina (just remember like Tina Turner) is an amazing waitress. She was so attentive, kind, and funny. Really pleasant personality. I wish every serve was like her. The food here is classic diner style and the menu selection is massive. 10/10 recommend

Servers too busy chatting and making roll ups. Sad. Never got a beverage refill. Place is going downhills

Chef Masa H.

Came here for breakfast the other day, and must say the few times I've been here, it's always been good. Nice portions. Good service. This past visit not so much. Food was great, been better before. But I ordered an iced tea, and the server returned to let me know they forgot to brew it. So I got a club soda instead. But never got a refill. Sat at the counter. It was slow. But the servers were too busy chatting or doing roll ups.

William K.

Pay attention to the little things and the big things won't go wrong. This was the lesson I was taught over and over while learning the restaurant business. So, they have a podium which says, please wait to be seated. And then no one is there to seat you. So, just to see how long it would take I started a stop watch. 4:35 later, one of the servers tells me someone will be with me shortly. What are your standards for greeting your customers? Is 4 minutes and 35 seconds appropriate when there is literally not a single customer in sight? Then, I wanted to sit at the counter. Which is fine, except literally half the counter was turned into a silverware rolling station. And... I want given silverware until I asked for it after the food arrived. Little things. Now, I ordered the Waffle Wednesday special. 2 eggs, choice of 2 meat, a waffle and 2 eggs any style. I thought I asked for hash browns to go with it. It was missed. Little things. The eggs and sausage were brought out right away, since the potatoes were missed, I waited for those as well as the waffle. The orange juice came with no straw. Little things. The staff is friendly. They were simply unfocused. Teach me to show up 15 minutes before closing. The total bill with tip ended up being just over $30! Yikes! The food was very good, but, $30 for breakfast?!?

Jewn R.

The food was great. I love a good Cornbeef hash. They seemed short staffed at the time I was there but service was still on par for the course. It was breakfast time so the ambiance was the sun shining through to get us going. Indoor or outdoor seating available. Nothing to complain about. I'm going back for more.

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Elaine B.

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Great service all around. Sooo many choices to eat. Food was excellent except that I asked for bacon to be burnt and it wasn't. Great location and a really 'chill' place. Ok I'm back. Let's test out the bacon!! read more

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Michael P.

Elaine thank you. Sorry we didn’t burn the bacon enough for you. I…

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Nora N.

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Wednesday Lunch special was ok for the price: waffle (hard) 2 eggs (over medium and tasty) and bacon (yummy crispy). Great service and was able to split checks. read more

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Greg S.

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Really disappointed in this location. Came in for breakfast on a Friday. Seated outside. Our server was just not with it today. Took our orders along with 3 other tables. Everyone else was served as we sat still waiting. ... and waiting... Finally, our meals came out. My omelet was luke warm, and the hash browns were cold... clearly they had sat on the counter. Both meals were rather mediocre in flavor. Just not the same as Belmont Shore. read more

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Elane G.

2 years ago

Food was good. Better than Dennys. Service was awesome. Would come back here for brunch meetings.

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Shelby S.

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Came here for brunch on a Saturday around 11:30am-12Pm. Of course it was pretty busy and packed. We were with a party of 6 and found out the whole party has to be present in order to be seated so keep that it mind. Once everyone in the group arrived, we were seated within 5-10 minutes. Our server greeted us pretty quickly and got us some drinks. The menu is pretty extensive so the server gave us ample time to peruse the menu. I ended up ordering the flaky French toast with the apple cinnamon inside. First off, it's so much food and comes with 6 of those flake covered and stuffed pieces. I wonder if there's a way to get a half order because I only ate 55-60% of it. It was pretty good but not as sweet as I was expecting. Though our server was friendly, they didn't come to check on us as much once the food was delivered. This ended up not being ideal especially since someone in the group didn't get their pancakes. Overall it's a classic, very reasonably priced place with a good and family friendly atmosphere! read more

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Sean S.

1 year ago

This place is so good and the food was the bomb and the price is right you have to go there it was my first time and I'll go again

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Natalie C.

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Everything abou this place is bomb great food great service and clean place love love this breakfast spot

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Koryn G.

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Got recommended by a friend to try the pancakes here. Placed an order online to pickup blueberry pancakes & got there in time to pick them up when they said they were ready online. Checked in with host and wait staff multiple times and after 30 minutes of waiting finally got the pancakes. I understand they were busy because it was around lunch time but it was super frustrating to wait an hour for food from order time to actually getting my order. The pancakes were good but probably wouldn't go back. read more

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Nicollette K.

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I had the best service from Marcos he was super helpful when requested the Wi-Fi password and was able To work and enjoy my breakfast. The service here is spectacular!!! 10/10 I honestly can't wait to come back And try something else. I see it being a regular spot to dine in at now. The staff if extremely helpful and kind. read more

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Annie R.

3 years ago

Service was good , staff was overall friendly . Food : portion size was good , quality of food was bare minimum tbh bland . After reading the reviews , I thought it was at least going to be delicious. Ambiance was great as far as the outside goes . Seats are hard and straight up oak wood or something and super uncomfortable . We came on a holiday so we expected it to be a bit busy , but you really start to realize how uncomfortable the chairs are when you are waiting so long for your food to come . I'm glad we tried it since it's down the street from our house but we won't be returning . Rated 2 stars because the staff was nice , food was a no-go . I'm really wondering why the stars are so high . Hmmm read more

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Greg C.

1 year ago

Had a mushroom and swiss breakfast omelette with well cooked toast. It was great!! Service was fast and friendly

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Ryan B.

2 years ago

Quick and easy brunch place, great location downtown, plenty of parking and friendly staff. Food is hearty and above average. Ambiance is casual and quiet. Definitely get the pancakes! read more

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Jessica L.

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Great food, great service. Traditional American breakfast. Not fancy and fair prices. I would go again for sure!

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Artur K.

5 years ago

This place awful. The wait after sitting is about an hour. This food doesn't worse an hour. Stuff is just trying to give a regular coffee. If not a wait. It would've been a 3 star. I wish I could've given a more positive review. But it was a bad overall experience read more

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Alice L.

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On July 4th, my roommate and our boyfriends wanted to get brunch. Since the Potholder cafe is only a walk away from where we live, we decided to try it out! I ordered the chorizo breakfast burrito and my boyfriend got the hobo omelette. He enjoyed the hobo omelette so much so that I didn't even get to try it before he finished it all! I really enjoyed my chorizo breakfast burrito. There were actually two thin burritos topped with salsa and a side of potatoes. The potatoes were not good at all. They were not seasoned well and were not crisp like hash browns normally are. The portions were huge, so I would definitely be back to try some of their other dishes! read more

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Paula O.

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Our initial visit here was an extremely enjoyable. Today we returned to a less perfect experience, I'll give some leeway but this was closer to four stars. Outdoor dining is my preference. Today was busy outside and the constant construction jackhammering across the street was pretty loud. We ate indoors for the first time. Everything was clean and staff were suitably masked. Certainly all we encountered were polite. Perhaps it was just very weird to be in an environment that wouldn't have questioned a year ago. Seating is spacious enough yet it didn't seem that 6 foot distancing is being maintained. Service was ok, but a certain languor affected the staff. It is cheering to be offered coffee when your cup is empty. Our previous waitress Daisy, made sure our cups of coffee were full. Food was pleasant fare, not peasant fare, neither here nor there. We should stick with breakfast here. I'm not ready to return to inside. read more

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Michael P.

Paula. Thank you. We’ll be here when your ready.

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Jess L.

2 years ago

I ate the D-Fib. A chicken fried steak wrapped in bacon over a biscuit covered in white gravy, topped with 2 over easy eggs! It was delicious! Being from Texas, I must admit the gravy wasn't what I'm used to but tasty nonetheless. Steak was a previously frozen patty that is typically served in breakfast joints. Breakfast potatoes were great! Very busy at 11am on Sunday but service was good. Give a try! read more

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Thelia M.

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Yummy in my tummy Oh yea and that peach Bellini was on point.... sheesh that one glass had your girl feeling real nice we had breakfast and everything was sooo good. The parking is much better now, and the staff was very helpful. I definitely look forward to breakfast again! read more

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Michael P.

Thelia, roses are red, violets are blue. Simply put, We love you!!!

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Leap P.

2 years ago

Loved this place but unfortunately won't be returning due to the cockroach that ran across our table and the other cockroach that ran past my shoe. The potatoes here are amazing and staff is nice. But the cockroaches are bad and I just can't stomach that. read more

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K M.

2 years ago

Can never go wrong at any Potholder location. Broadway in Belmont Heights is classic, Lakewood has great outdoor seating. Good solid breakfast choices and bloody Mary's are well-made. Service is efficient. Lakewood is good for more than 4 at a time, plenty of benches and chairs to wait. read more

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Whit D.

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Such a good place to try for brunch on the weekends. You can sit indoors or outdoors on the covered patio. Service was fast , staff was friendly and the food and the prices were good. There's a lot of good things to try on the menu. It is hard to decide. Fruity Pebble French Toast caught my eye- who doesn't love French toast? And covered in some cereal uhhh all we can say is yum. Whoever came up with this creation is a genius. So simple but ohh so good. Fruity Pebble French Toast for the win!! read more

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Mere M.

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This is our second time here. Driving down from the Bay Area, and driving straight here to meet your son for breakfast meant a lot of different emotions from tired, impatient and hungry. It really disappeared when you have an amazing server. Ro was our waitress. She really took care of you and she never missed a beat with making sure we were topped off. I'm giving this cafe 5 stars because of their customer service and wide variety of food selections. Food was good. Typical breakfast food. Wished I had the recommendation from Ro with Breakfast burrito with Chile verde. I'm sure this would have been amazing. Her second recommendation which was the Tim Spud was actually good. It had a variety of omelette, hash brown topped with avocado, and french toast filled with cream cheese. I recommend sitting outside. read more

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Thomas B.

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One of my favorite breakfast spots! The hosts and speed is always on point! Go check them out! read more

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Susan G.

2 years ago

Service was great! My ABC omelette was less than eventful, not much Avocado, bacon or cheese, the potatoes and sour dough toast were okay. The order of 2 large pancakes was enough that the server started to take the order back on her own because the pancake underneath was smaller and it looked like there was only one large pancake, the chilaquiles were cold! Not worth 80 dollars..... read more

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Hayden A.

2 years ago

I like this place. The food selection and quality is really good! The service and excellent and waiters are very pleasant. The outside ambiance is cool and plenty of space. I highly recommend it read more

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Stacy G.

2 years ago

Down home diner vibes, with good comfort food at great prices. Love the Chilaquiles! The service is always great. Solid breakfast or brunch spot read more

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Melanie F.

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I've lived in the LBC for 4 years now and I'm mad that this past weekend was the first time I've been to this establishment!! Service was amazing, food came out promptly. Very cozy, cute, clean ambiance. The menu is big enough to want to order at least two things. I need to come back and just go down the list read more

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Lorena S.

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Met up with family for breakfast here. Our waitress Debbi was very attentive and sweet and really made it a good experience since the food here is basic. Omelet was good nothing amazing. Stuffed French toast. The first two slices were really good but by the time I got to the third piece it was soggy. Not the resteraunts fault but something you should consider when ordering. Waffle - Good. The thin kind. I prefer the thicker fluffier kind but still tasty. Not bad but not amazing. A good place for a family breakfast. read more

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Justin C.

2 years ago

So funny how people try to come out here and say that they had great service by somebody that was from another store I don't know her name but the service was crappy. I wish Micheal would get involved with this one because I won't come back until customer services Improved. My favorite waitress there is Gloria and Haley they should learn a lot off of these two because they give superb customer service. As for the portions have gotten smaller. the coffee cup experience with this girl with short hair. Hispanic. Not good service at all please do something about this Micheal I would like to come back to the store that I originally used to come to read more

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Kristine L.

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I saw a video about this breakfast institution in downtown LB. Very big menu. Lots of choices for even the pickiest eaters. They have their own parking lot. I opted for Tim's Dugout because it's was a sampler of different things. The ABC omelette was yummy and the stuffed French toast was also delicious. read more

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Samuel E.

2 years ago

Good service and big portions. Food was delicious hit the spot after a long night in Long Beach. More than solid breakfast place with a lot of options. read more

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Michelle P.

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We liked this place so much we came twice! Both mornings we were here we had so much food! Eggs, bacon, omelette, pancakes, what have you there was nothing bad about any of it - and the wait staff was fantastic quick and efficient - crowded but didn't wait more than 15 minutes either day - just yummy and dependable and cute decor - try it! read more

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Marlene R.

2 years ago

I'd honestly say this place is worth the wait. The staff is very friendly and the food is pretty good. I like that their menu has variety and even includes healthy options. It surprised me that they weren't rushing anyone out when it was near closing time, 100% would eat here again !! read more

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CeAirra C.

1 year ago

This is my breakfast go to place for years always leaves me satisfied. Food is amazing, Service immaculate and ambience is soft and homey.

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Ali Z.

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I came here 3 x during my trip to cali and each time the food was delicious and super flavorful. I'm a vegetarian and there were tons of options for me. The service was fast and the waitress who was there each day was awesome. Prices are also super reasonable too. read more

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Shay S.

3 years ago

This was me and my boyfriend first time coming here and it amazing all around. Didn't take long for us to get seated and serviced. The mimosa's was amazing the food for both of us was great. Our waitress Jessica was also amazing she made sure we was good the whole experience. Definitely a must try if you haven't been here read more

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Diane R.

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I was in Long Beach and decided to have breakfast for lunch. I happened to join @iamllotuss and went to this casual diner. We walked over so I do not know what the parking situation is but will do my best to review everything else. Service: we were immediately greeted by several friendly servers. They immediately sat us at a booth. We were provided menus and had attentive service throughout our visit. The waitresses know their regulars here and there is a counter if you do not wish to sit in a table. Food: The selection is large and I finally settled on an omelette and for $1.50 more I upgraded to fruity pebble French toast. I am so glad I did! The omelette was huge and tasty. The potatoes were so yummy. The fruity pebble French toast was so good I need to come back again! Ambience: The tables and decor is a little worn and dated, but what do expect from a casual diner? read more

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Hadji B.

3 years ago

Good food, and when I had an issue with an order, management was happy and willing to fix. read more

The Potholder Cafe - Food is good, but if you order the Chilaquiles, make sure you get all the toppings. Don't let them short you. But everything was great - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Justine A.

2 years ago

Try the pancake challenge! This place has a homey feel only open in the mornings, inside outside seating sometimes like a 5-30 min wait but worth it. They even have cereal for the kids which comes in handy more times than you would think lol. Love the people the atmosphere and the food is always smelling good and delicious. read more

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Stephanie F.

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Old school LB diner. This is their second location but has been here a while. Food is always consistent and staff is friendly!

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301 W Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802
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Hours

What time does The Potholder Cafe open?

The Potholder Cafe opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does The Potholder Cafe close?

The Potholder Cafe closes at 1:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.The Potholder Cafe closes at 2:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 1:00 PMSat-Sun 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Payment methods

Does The Potholder Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, The Potholder Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does The Potholder Cafe have catering options?

No, The Potholder Cafe does not have catering options.

Does The Potholder Cafe have a drive thru?

No, The Potholder Cafe does not have a drive thru.

Does The Potholder Cafe have a happy hour?

No, The Potholder Cafe does not have a happy hour.

Does The Potholder Cafe serve alcohol?

Yes, The Potholder Cafe serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does The Potholder Cafe have TVs?

No, The Potholder Cafe does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does The Potholder Cafe have bike parking?

Yes, The Potholder Cafe has bike parking.

Does The Potholder Cafe have outdoor seating?

Yes, The Potholder Cafe has outdoor seating options.

Does The Potholder Cafe have parking?

Yes, The Potholder Cafe has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is The Potholder Cafe wheelchair accessible?

Yes, The Potholder Cafe is wheelchair accessible.

Does The Potholder Cafe have free WiFi?

Yes, The Potholder Cafe has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

We are the "Undisputed King of Long Beach" when it comes to Breakfast. We serve over 30 unique egg dishes, along with all the old favorites including Pancakes, French Toast, Waffles,,etc... We can seat large parties. We have an outdoor patio and we have a beer and wine license..

History

Established in 1970.

Back in the early 70's we came up with the great idea of a unique and funky breakfast and lunch spot that serverd huge portions all day long, everyday. We make sure the customer is KING and the wait staff treats them as such. Your coffee should never run dry and you will leave stuffed and ready for the day.. Now with 4 locations to serve you.

Meet the Business Owner: Michael P.

Michael has over 25 years of Restaurant experience and understands what it takes to do it right. Customer is KING and safety and sanitation play a huge role at all locations. Large portions, endless coffee and a unique and tradional breakfast/lunch menu all at one spot. Plus huge Mimosa's..

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Do you take reservations? Looking for a table Christmas morning?

We do not take reservations. We are closed on Christmas. So sorry.

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How's the parking? for cars.

Green curb parking and lots of structures nearby.

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Do you allow pets? We like to take our two well mannered dogs with us to outdoor restaurants.

We love pets. Our outdoor patio is very accommodating!! Hope we see you soon.

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Do you have unlimited mimosa for Sunday as well?

Although we serve mimosas everyday we currently only serve bottomless mimosas on Saturdays.

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Can you order lunch items at breakfast time?

Yes full menu at all time Hope to see you soon

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Rod M.

2 years ago

I recently had the pleasure of enjoying breakfast at Potholders, and I can't recommend it highly enough! From the moment I walked in, the warm and welcoming atmosphere made me feel right at home. The service was prompt and friendly, ensuring a pleasant dining experience from start to finish, thank you Ruby. The highlight of my meal was undoubtedly the Super Spuds. Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, they were seasoned to perfection and paired wonderfully with my eggs. Whether you're a fan of classic breakfast dishes or looking to try something new, the Super Spuds are an absolute must-try. They truly elevated my breakfast to the next level. I substituted my toast for French Toast. If you're in the area and looking for a great breakfast spot, make sure to visit Potholders. You'll leave with a satisfied stomach and a smile on your face! read more

Shana M.

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5 years ago

I was looking for a quick breakfast place for friends who were in town, and staying at the Hilton downtown Long Beach, and The Potholder exceeded my expectations. I initially chose the restaurant because they have a dedicated lot, and I would not have to search for parking, and was pleased when I saw they also had outside dining. The staff was friendly, and the breakfast menu provided a lot of options. I chose the veggie omelet with a pancake instead of toast, and really enjoyed it. The omelet itself was Delicous, but core veggies (spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes) were sparse, and the topping of sour cream and olives were unnecessary, and took away from the flavor. I will definitely return, and have breakfast here again, but I will add more veggies and no sour cream. read more

Wendy P.

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1 year ago

Came to the Potholder with some out of town friends from Texas after we got off a cruise We sat down to have Breakfast and when the waitress came to take our order, I looked at the window and I then told the waitress and my friends I am sorry I wont be eating as I see a Roach crawling down the wall next to my friend and next to our table. I wont eat at a place that has Roaches and the fact that it was crawling down the wall I am sure the owners or management is aware they have them, when I told the waitress that was there she didn't look shocked and said I am sorry as we walked out. GROSS ! owners need to take care of that problem. if its in the dinning room they have to be where the food it. read more

Deborah D.

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11 years ago

This place has a great patio area. I sat outside in 70 degree weather and sat strategically placed to do some people watching. Since it's very close to downtown, it was easy and fun to do. The fact that they serve breakfast until 3p is appealing for someone who eats a late breakfast. The prices are reasonable, and the food was average. I didn't understand why I was served a mimosa in a plastic goblet... go figure. That and the fact that I had to ask for silverware without mouth residue is not something that would make me go back... Unless I go on a day they offer unlimited mimosas... then I can understand why it's best to be served a plastic goblet. read more

Eric G.

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8 years ago

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Joy M.

3 months ago

We always have an excellent experience at The Potholder Cafe, thanks to Tiffany's outstanding service. She is consistently warm, kind, and welcoming, and makes every visit feel easy and enjoyable. Our family never encounters any issues dining here, and we especially appreciate how comfortable she makes us feel when asking for additional items--something that can feel awkward at other locations. This level of service truly sets this location apart, and it's why we continue to choose it over the other Potholder Cafe locations. Highly recommend! read more

Luisa O.

5 years ago

Place looks dirty and dingy I saw cockroaches it used to be a cool restaurant now food is lousy servers are rude owner is a jack ass. While I was there a young black man park in their parking lot but didn't come in so restaurant staff blocked him in with their cars when he came back and apologized didn't see any signs they refused to let him leave‼ what business does this crap⁉ they did it because he is a young black man had he been white they would've simply put a note on his car. RACIST STAFF AND OWNER. I'll NEVER go back Avoid this dump read more

Clyde E.

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6 years ago

Ordered some takeout from here for breakfast yesterday and was very pleased. I got a omelette, French toast, and biscuits. Everything was delicious, my favorite was the French toast though. The way it was prepared and the texture was phenomenal. Not too soggy and not too dry, just right. Will definitely be back and try to come in for a actual meal. The service was amazing too, the young gentleman I talked to on the phone that took my order was great. I didn't catch his name but he was really nice and helpful. read more

Ruth D.

11 years ago

I love diners and this was the real deal authentic thing.To start off, came on two occasions and had different servers and the quality of service was amazing on both occasions.Love the decor and ambience like the surfboards and other items of interest on display. Had a veggie omelette and coffee and the omelette was awesome, the potatoes just right and the coffee kept coming.My only wish is that it would be open 24 hours! read more

Sierra S.

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2 months ago

It's another MC BREAKFAST ride, We are currently embarking on a Potholders Cafe tour, having visited location 3 last weekend, and we will be visiting Los Angeles Potholders Cafe 4 in the next two months. Initially, I considered choosing Potholders Cafe 2, but given the outstanding reviews from club members regarding its food, service, and generous portions, I am inclined towards that option. read more

Yvonne G.

6 years ago

Serving my jury duty so I decided to go here as it is within walking distance Long Beach courthouse. Wanted a healthy meal. What a pleasant surprise! Had a tuna sandwich on squaw bread with sprouts, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and avocado. It was delicious. Came with nice portion of fruit. Service was excellent. Will return and try their breakfast since this is what 80% of menu was. read more

Mia P.

13 years ago

One of the best restaurants in Long Beach!! The environment is very friendly and have really nice staff members.The pictures in the restaurant are a very unique touch and I like to see them when ever we go in, which is almost every week. I like to order Kyla's egg sand which with a side of fries. Anyways, I would definitely recommend this place for breakfast or lunch. read more

Daniel Y.

10 years ago

Came here with my girlfriend on Saturday for their bottomless mimosas! We sat on the patio with wonderful weather and service. Erika is really attentive without being too much and she always has a smile on her face. Thanks and definitely coming back for more! Also, their menu is huge but you will not be disappointed. read more

Kirstie S.

8 years ago

Came here with some friends for lunch and not only was the food BOMB, our server Dennis was AH-MAZING! He was sooo sweet and attentive. Everyone there was so nice from the moment we walked in. Definitely recommend this place. The crispy french toast with strawberry is a MUST! Two thumbs up! read more

Lyn P.

6 years ago

Amazing staff and owner I just moved to Downtown Long Beach and I have made this my place to go for Breakfast as well as making sure I bring people from out of town to this great place. Thank you for the great food and Smiles every time I come. Dennis and Ruby are great ! read more

Robert R.

5 years ago

Slow, disorganized, rude, unprepared, we waited over 2 hours to get our food, coffee was cold during the wait and refills were extremely slow. Other people who came after us received their food before us. Totally mismanage. Should be a minus 5 stars. Go somewhere else instead. read more

Karoline A.

11 years ago

This friendly restaurant is the quintessential American neighborhood café. Down to earth with good food, good service, reasonable prices and a friendly atmosphere that can't be beat. There's indoor seating and a pleasant outdoor patio. I especially recommend it for breakfast. read more

Judy N.

12 years ago

It never gets crowded here! Excellent for a party 2-4 (they have a lot of small booths). For a larger party, I recommend the broadway location. One of the best breakfast places in long beach! Amazing pancakes and great omelettes. My favorite is popeye's favorite. read more

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