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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Vanda S.

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10 years ago

Good eats. Food always comes out nice and fast. They give more than a good amount for what you're paying. I always get the Tim's Dug Out, it's 80% potato mashed up with cheese that just warms you right up, an avocado (they give you half a whole avocado by the way! It's glorious), bacon, cheddar omlette with mushrooms and bite sized bits of steak and a stuffed french toast. Gotta ask for your toast to be covered in fruity pebbles. So many options, good variety. Friendly waiters and waitresses asking to constantly refill your drink order or if you want to order anything extra. Totally worth driving 40 miles for brunch and paying for parking (unless you are blessed by the brunch gods and manage to snatch the available parking spots on their lot haha). read more

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Madeline V.

5 years ago

The took 2+ hours to give us our food, the pancakes were cold and the food was done incorrectly everything was out of order, not only that but the waiter gave us attitude. read more

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Michael P.

Hi Maggy, sorry this was your experience. We’d love to have you back…

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Liz A.

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9 years ago

The food was very delicious! Loved the hash browns and cinnamon pancakes. Can't wait to come back soon for brunch. read more

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Keith R.

13 years ago

The staff is amazing! Superb service. The food also awesome. My food "Frankie's special" came out ultra fast and the staff on the ball my glass never got below half empty. This will be a regular place for Breakfast. read more

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Kassandra A.

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12 years ago

So delicious! first time and it was amazing! The stuffed cornflake French toast is so yummy :) Kate was a very helpful and sweet waitress! We will be back read more

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Patty L.

12 years ago

First time here , because of Yelp & we luved it.. Mickey pancakes for my son , soy chorizo for my husband & me a breakfast burrito all was so good. Parking a issue but it's worth it. read more

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Scotty B.

7 years ago

Went here with some friends while in Long Beach. wow!!! Great service and a huge menu. I had the juevos rancheros and a hot chocolate. Excellent tasting dish with fresh ingredients. Highly recommended read more

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Aviana B.

12 years ago

The food is delicious... I get the chilaquiles, which hits the spot every time. The portions are BIG, so be ready to take some home. A downfall is they offer bottomless mimosas, which are NOT bottomless. They count and only give you two to three refills. That's fine to only give two or three refills... But don't say it's bottomless. The staff is nice and come around often to check on you. The restaurant itself is a good size with outside seating also, which is a plus. It's walking distance from my house so it's always a winner when I want a good hearty breakfast. read more

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Patty P.

11 years ago

Every time I've come here the service and food are awesome!! Their potato spuds are delicious a great combination of potatoes, mushroom, cheese, avocado and sour cream! Their bacon is also pretty good. read more

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Ashley C.

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Food was okay, average diner food... waitress asked me if inwanted to go box when me and my mom were still working on our plates and asked me another time.. restaurant wasnt busy so i didnt understand... probably wont be coming back read more

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Kristy S.

12 years ago

Had the flaky stuffed French toast and it was amazing. The strawberries were fresh and flavorful. The waitstaff was courteous and friendly. The super spuds were tasty, too. Vet comfortable atmosphere and no wait on a Sunday morning in long beach. read more

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Christian D.

5 years ago

The restaurant was so accommodating on New Year's Day! My wife and I were able to sit outside with are dog New Year's Day morning and everything came out perfect. Definitely my new go to spot. read more

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Brad L.

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My issues with the pot holder have to do with not offering a unique item for a reasonable price. i have tried both places more than once and i am not happy with the result. We can get mediocre breakfast and lunch choices at much better prices almost anywhere else. I took my assistant to lunch at the place at Broadway and 3rd and paid too much for a soup and sandwich combo. That neighborhood could use a great place and unfortunately The Pot holder is not it. read more

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Maribel G.

5 years ago

Great staff. The food was really good. I had the tuna sandwich. My husband had the potatoes, egg, sausage, and toast. We both liked our food. Outdoor seating is nice read more

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Jennie C.

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10 years ago

It is small things that take good service to exceptional service. And Adrianna was aware of that this morning. You absolutely killed it. Why does every restaurant soak my toast in butter? Adrianna had the foresight to ask. So I didn't have to remember when I was served a disappointing soggy rye like I am at most breakfast spots. Adrianna saw my omelette was a little lacking in avocado when she came over for a two minute check back. I didn't even SAY anything and she noticed it, making me not feel like a Dick for asking. She returned promptly with a side plate of extra. My coffee cup was never empty. There is a very fine line between a waitress being too pushy, too involved in the meal. And this girl knew just how to not cross it, whilst being perfectly attentive. Seriously, this probably sounds over the top, but it's refreshing to have such service. My only note is that my omelette was a little sparse of ingredients, but not so much that I felt cheated. And the five raucous bottomless mimosa students who felt the need to be as loud as they wanted... but this obviously has nothing to do with the restaurant. Will be back for sure. I just won't be sitting next to obnoxious 21 year olds next time :) read more

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Raymond D.

8 years ago

Great food and service, always come here for breakfast, my omelett done my way with potatoes, the biscuits and gravy are good too. Check it out when you're in L.B. read more

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Gail S.

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6 years ago

We were greeted by the owner who is a very nice guy . The staff were all wearing masks and were very covid conscious . We had a very nice seat on the shaded patio. The menu was fabulous and extensive . They have every breakfast combination you can imagine . The prices were very reasonable especially for California. ( I'm from out of town). The food was fantastic and the Saturday endless mimosas were a great . You won't be disappointed. read more

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Michael P.

Gail we think you are 5 star as well.

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Angela T.

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Sitting outside on a breezy, yet warm southern California November day with three awesome girlfriends enjoying a warm breakfast and amazing conversation is my idea of a perfect Sunday. And when you're sharing an 18" multi-grain Mac Daddy pancake the size of a tire? Well, that's just the cherry on top! The breakfast menu is extensive, and everything sounds great. I went with the chilaquiles, and although not as good as Anapelco's version, it filled me up. The side of breakfast potatoes are very good. Nice crispy outside texture. Of course, I also had some of that Mac Daddy pancake. We went healthy with the multi-grain, then I doused my portion with tons of syrup.... so.... you win some, you lose some. :) read more

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Tim C.

10 years ago

Stopped in for lunch after release from jury duty down the street...got seated right away and the server (Dennis maybe?), was super nice and helpful when I was trying to decide what to get...I wanted to try the fruity pebble French toast I had heard about. He recommended getting it with the eggs/sausage as a combo meal instead of a full order by itself, which was probably best. It was good but it didn't blow me away. The presentation looked a little low budg or something, but everything tasted fine. The potatoes were fantastic! One big thing that bothered me, though? The coffee tasted like straight DIRT. I don't know if it was just burned or old or what but it was terrible. I didn't bother asking for another cup but for 2.95 or whatever, I wished I had afterward to see if it was universally bad. Anyway, not a bad experience. Atmosphere is casual and a little dated but that's ok. I felt like for what you get, it should be a little cheaper. The staff was great, though, which counts for a lot too. So all in all, just kinda meh. I'd like to try some other stuff from the menu sometime, as it's pretty robust. read more

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Becky H.

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7 years ago

I have been going to all locations of the Potholder for years, but this is the first time I have written a review. I have always found the wait staff to be courteous, fun, and professional, but this time we had an especially helpful, sweet, and fun waitress, Ellesse. She made great suggestions, was attentive, friendly, and provided amazing customer service. Thank you for a wonderful breakfast experience today, Ellesse! By the way, the food at The Potholder is delicious, whether you are having breakfast or lunch, everything is tasty and plentiful. You can't go wrong with The Potholder! read more

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Lori C.

10 years ago

We were visiting long beach for an event. I yelped this place & found the bottomless mimosas. I went with the waitress' suggestion & tried the Tim's Dugout with the Flintstone french toast. The food was amazing & the service was great. read more

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Christi S.

7 years ago

This place is amazing! Awesome seating outside enjoying the ocean air. Great staff! The food was super yummy and large portions.

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Marylynne C.

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Service was amazing. Went with my BF and we each ordered two separate meals but the portions were so large we definitely could have shared. I ordered the bottomless mimosas and they were so good. Our server was on point and was so dog friendly with my pup. There was a large table of loud girls and she offered to move us inside. Food was hot and as ordered and our drinks never went empty. Including water and coffee. Love this place! Ps. We always take leftovers and search for someone who is less fortunate to give them to. So large portions are good for us! read more

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Bob E.

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14 years ago

The morning I went, every waitress serving me was young, attractive, busty, energetic, and helpful. The pancakes were good and fluffy. My eggs over easy were competently crafted, and the sausages I ordered were plump, juicy, and delicious (nothing like those crappy Dennys/IHOP things). I recommend this joint. read more

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Alfredo G.

10 years ago

Ive had breakfast here a bunch of times! I always get the Tim's Dugout! I ask for the peanut butter French toast with it too because it adds more flavor to the mix! read more

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Carlyn T.

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7 years ago

Excellent service between 3 servers making sure we have enough coffee and anything else we need. They made sure my coffee was decaf while others were regular. A wide variety of breakfast egg dishes and side substitutions. Perfect tasting omlets and egg floretine, an eggs Benedict but spinach instead of ham so vegatarian. If i lived over here i would come here more often. Has parking in the back or side streets. read more

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Teresa L.

7 years ago

This place has a lot of food with great twists! I had breakfast enchiladas and they were delicious. If you have this add chicken to it (it only comes with eggs in it) The coffee is delicious and then mimosas are big! Only down is they don't have a variety of drinks, very limited. read more

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D M.

6 years ago

But why did it take 10 minutes plus to even be offered water? I ordered a plate that came with "steak" and received 4 bits of steak with my meal. I wish their was someway to give me Denny's address before my poor experience at your restaurant. read more

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Michael P.

DM sorry you weren’t happy with your experience. We were blessed to…

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Heather B.

5 years ago

This place was great! The food was excellent the service even better! They even offered us coffee Togo which we were just talking about. The service was fast and friendly. read more

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Michael P.

Heather thank you. We appreciate you!!!

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Big Suge A.

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12 years ago

Went here on Saturday 12/6 Food was Great Michelada was fair Endless Mimosa was good my wife enjoyed it. Daughter had a Porkie Burger, SHE LOVED IT!! I had the Turkey French Dip very good. Wife had the Malibu chicken Sandwich which was very good. Even if they did have a mess up with her order the corrected it and fixed it Fast! read more

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Mike M.

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13 years ago

I've decided to become a Potholder regular. 2 Reasons: 1)Life is too short to wait in lines 2)French toast Short waits and perfect french toast. crispy outside, Soft and tasty inside. Order fruit if you please and then thank the cooks. read more

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Jei M.

11 years ago

Came here for brunch about a week ago with a couple of friends. We went on a Saturday, where they have bottomless mimosas with a purchase of $7.95 or more when you check in on Yelp. I only got to 2 mimosas because they were very well made, but just an fyi we were informed they usually do 3 as the cut off because their mimosas are about 90% champagne with a splash of OJ, so you're actually getting almost a full bottle of champagne. We didn't have any problem with that at all. Typically 3 should be sufficient for the average person anyway, so I wouldn't count that as a bad thing. The food was really good and our server Dennis was on top of everything. Plus they do have their own small parking lot which is nice. Overall, we had a great time and good food. I would definitely come here again. read more

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Shawn U.

8 years ago

Good food, great service. One waitress took my order, but I felt like the whole staff was taking care of me. I was sitting at the counter and everyone checked on my refills, made sure I had what I wanted or just wished me a good morning. read more

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Juan D.

12 years ago

This place deserves 6 stars!!! Had the Maritime Loco Moco and wow, perfect rice, perfect eggs, perfect patty and the best freaking gravy I've ever had. Plus had a bit of the Complex Burger and blew my mind. Great food!! read more

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Rito C.

12 years ago

A great place for breakfast. This was our first time here while visiting town for the day. Parking lot was tight but plenty of street parking (make sure you have change for the meters). Only waited a few minutes on a Sat. a.m. for a table for two. I had the breakfast special, egg white omelette with chicken, mushrooms and spinach and it was top notch. My wife had the Mr. Potato Head and loved it as well. Sorry we missed out on the Mimosas. The service was very attentive and helpful (being easy on the eyes doesn't hurt either). We waited for nothing and enjoyed it. Nice to find a place like this in the 'inner city' part of town. We'll be back again when we're in this part of town. read more

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Jefferson M.

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10 years ago

Delicious breakfast food. I come in for brunch all the time and the staff is always really friendly. read more

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Terry H.

10 years ago

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Great server in Rod. HUGE portions! I think I could fool my anti-veggie friend Steve with their delicious veggie burger, it was that good! Expect a little bit of a wait. They are busy because they're that good! As they say, the best things come to those who wait and this place is worth any wait you may endure. And in fairness to them, it was a Sunday morning. This place rocks. read more

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Yeti N.

7 years ago

Awesome diner like atmosphere with good food for vegetarians. They have a benedict version that os tasty and the vegetarian burrito was off delicious read more

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Tania O.

7 years ago

Hands down the best breakfast I have ever had and at a decent price! Extremely friendly staff. Very attentive. Not much of a wait for seating or food. read more

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Erick M.

7 years ago

I've seen this restaurant for years and finally came in because I had jury duty today, I will definitely be back, the bacon avocado cheese burger was great! And everything coming out of the kitchen looks amazing, Im definitely coming back for breakfast. Friendly staff, everyone was pleasant to deal with. read more

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301 W Broadway
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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

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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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Ask the Community - The Potholder Cafe

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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Rudy C.

3 months ago

I met up with my friend for breakfast at The Potholder Cafe on a Sunday morning, and overall we had a really good experience. My friend parked on the street in metered parking, but since it was Sunday, parking was free. I drove around looking for street parking too, but then noticed they have a parking lot behind the restaurant. It was completely full, which showed right away how busy and popular the place was, but luckily I was able to grab a spot just in time. One of the main reasons we chose The Potholder Cafe was because they offer outdoor seating. My friend had his two beagles with him, and I brought my dog as well, so it was the perfect option for us. Since it was a busy Sunday morning, there was a little bit of a wait if you wanted to sit outside, but it was worth it. The staff was very friendly from the start and gave us great customer service. After we were seated, our waitress even brought bowls of water for our dogs, which was such a thoughtful touch and made us feel very welcomed. For breakfast, I ordered the chilaquiles and my friend ordered a club sandwich. The food was good and definitely hit the spot. My chilaquiles were not traditional Mexican-style chilaquiles, but they still tasted really good, and I ended up finishing the whole plate. My friend also finished his sandwich, so I'm assuming he enjoyed his meal too. Even though the restaurant was busy, our waitress stayed very attentive the entire time. She checked on us often, made sure we had everything we needed, and kept up with refills, which I appreciated. Another plus was the price. The food portions were satisfying, the service was great, and the total bill for both of us came out to only $48, which I thought was very reasonable. Overall, The Potholder Cafe was a great breakfast spot with friendly staff, good service, reasonable prices, and a nice dog-friendly outdoor seating area. I would definitely come back, especially for a casual breakfast with friends and pets. read more

Tamika W.

5 years ago

If I could leave a -10 star rating I would. Was dining today and a young man who lives across the street parked in their parking lot. Instead of staff leaving a note on his car they directed their employees to block his car in with their car. When the young man returned and asked them to move and be let out the REFUSED!! They twice told him that he would have to wait until their staff ends their shift to move, despite there being NO SIGNS indicating it was "employee parking" as they stated. It was a whole scene once his friends/family showed up to try and talk them into moving and the manger AND the OWNER both refused causing the place to be completely disrupted, thought they were going tear it down. WHO DOES This??? As a local business OWNER myself, I would NEVER in a million years...You inconvenienced your customers and placed your employees at risk by being petty?? Food is beyond subpar, Long Beach has way better to offer and I will take my business elsewhere. This was low key blatant racism in practice. read more

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.

121

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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9 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.

117

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.

255

3 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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