The Potholder Café - Los Alamitos, CA February 7, 2026 3.5 Stopped by The Potholder Café in Los Alamitos this morning and had a solid breakfast/lunch experience. The service really stood out -- very friendly, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish. I ordered the BLT ($13.95), and it was definitely the highlight of the meal. The bacon was fresh and nicely cooked, and the thick tomato slices made a big difference. Simple, well-executed, and satisfying. Other items at the table included Oatmeal Works ($11.95) and The Couch ($19.95), which looked generous and hearty. Prices are what you'd expect for a local sit-down breakfast spot, with a total bill coming in just over $50 for three people. Overall, this was a pleasant visit with good food and excellent service. Not mind-blowing, but very solid -- and based on the friendliness alone, I would return and try more items next time. read more

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I should have updated my review sooner! We have been consistently coming here for the past few years and it has become our go-to spot for breakfast. Some of our favorites: The Salinas omelette - artichokes, mushroom, tomato, jack and cheddar cheese. Our choice sides: beans and corn tortillas. Portions are big and perfect to share. Healthy turkey sandwich - loaded with red onions, lettuce, tomato, and avocado. Love this on sour dough bread. Belgian waffle - topped with berries and bananas and tons of butter. Always perfect with a cup of joe, which is pretty strong in comparison to other diners. Love. The menu is pretty extensive and for sure there something for anyone. Also check out the weekday specials. Service is super friendly. And depending on time of day, you will get your meal timely. Weekday mornings are less crowded lately especially now that summer is over. Music streams the diner and really takes you back to the 80's. So enjoy, all you Gen X! read more

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Wonderful breakfasts and great staff... everything is made to order and brought to your table hot and fresh... the only downside is seating... unfortunately, unless you're willing to wait if you have a party larger than 4 it will be challenging to find a seat... if it's one to 4 the chances are much much better... take a chance and enjoy some good food. read more

The Pot Holder is a solid neighborhood spot I keep coming back to. The food and service are consistently good, and there are plenty of options so everyone can find something. It's also a little nostalgic for me, because I used to go to the Pot Holder in Long Beach back in my teen years. My go-to is the veggie omelette, and the food comes out fast every time. On Saturdays and Sundays they also have a $10 Bloody Mary and mimosa special. Overall, this is a great regular breakfast run spot. read more

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A LB staple, Los Alamitos edition. Came in with my boys for a Saturday morning breakfast and was surprised that we were seated immediately. The interior was small, but they had a large patio with lots of seating. Service was prompt and friendly. We ordered the Tim's Dug Out, the Super Spuds, and a straight up waffle. All the food came out fresh and hot (minus the mushrooms in the Super Spuds, which were slightly browned but still mostly raw). The portions were enormous. read more

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This is my favorite location cos the outside patio seating is nice. I ordered the French Toast Kabobs... super cute and yummy! I will definitely order these again! read more

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Love the location close to home and places I run errands. I get food to go but it is made quickly and stays hot until I get home. Staff is friendly. Food is great. Just wish they stayed open a little later. Have yo plan my day to get there. It has a nice patio. Great breakfast quesadilla. read more

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Haven't been here in years, but I was craving some breakfast and figured I'd change it up. I ordered the "Mexican Omelette" and it didn't let me down. :) The service was great! I'm not sure what was expecting, but I was waited on the entire time, and the woman making the rounds knew how to handle business! Every need was handled and my cup was never empty. The ambiance was that of a short order cafe, lots of breakfast/lunch options and plenty of seating inside and out. In all I'm sure I'll be back, and I hope to see you there as well. read more

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My go to place for breakfast comfort food. I have been a customer at several locations. Each one has the same quality of food that I like. Doesn't matter which location I go to. Food is consistently good and service excellent. Always busy especially on weekends. read more

The service was great despite us being asked to move from the original table we sat at for a bigger group. It was fine since we hadn't ordered yet. Service is the reason why the rating is higher than what the quality of the food was. The food tasted alright although my mom did get the runs about an hour after eating here. She had the omelette. She didn't even really eat any of the turkey bacon since it was really soft and not crispy at all. She also said there wasn't a lot of egg and just flavor wise the food wasn't great. She'd give it a 1/5. My French toast was burnt and just a little too hard for me. Not what I'm used to. Flavor was alright, I've had better at mom & pop diners. My mom liked them since they weren't raw. The potatoes (super spuds) wasn't too bad. I'd give it a 2/5. Despite the toppings I still felt like it lacked flavor. The restaurant in general was clean and nice. Not too big or small. It was a little busy so we thought it'd taste better. It was our first time here and in the area so maybe we just didn't choose the right food options but we won't be coming back again to find out :/ read more

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The best breakfast around. Everyone is really kind and the wait is minimal. I'd recommend this place to anyone.

Good food at this location And the Service was satisfactory And they serve Beers That makes me Happy camper read more

Was not a fan. The place was small and cozy however the service was not the best . We were sat towards the back and occasionally would come to check in with our party . Few friends had complaints about the taste of the eggs . The 18inch pancake was not the best . No one took their left overs read more

Food was excellent and the service was immaculate. What else could you ask for? Wait times were very reasonable too. If you are in the area, I highly recommend going here for breakfast! read more

Great food prices, best atmosphere with outdoor seating, food tastes great. Staff are all warm and welcoming... I will go to this restaurant again. Don't forget to try their special coffee and champagne. I recommend this restaurant to everyone. read more

Great food, Fast service and comfortable outdoor seating. I got the Grand Prix dish and it was so good and tasty!

Excellent food great service plenty of parking amazing selection good coffee i will definitely be back read more

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I've been eating here for years. I haven't had anything in the menu that wasn't delicious! I've made some pretty weird modified order requests that have all been met and ended up delicious! I've ask for my pancake to be made than then cooked like a French toast... Bomb! I've asked for a Belgian waffle to be made and cooked like a French toast. bomb! Today I asked for my Belgian waffle to be made, then dipped in pancake batter to be put back on the griddle.... It was bidi bidi bom bom Selena!!! Put a lil of their secret berry syrup and it was a wrap! That's been my favorite request so far! But that was only the sweet treat at the end of my breakfast. I ordered my favorite, the Super Spuds and asked for gravy on top... that dish should definitely just come with the gravy! read more

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This place has diner food at a reasonable price with stellar service. I enjoyed the enchiladas, which were packed with flavor and a highlight of the menu. The variety of American and Mexican dishes--think juicy burgers, crispy fries, hearty tacos, and breakfast platters--offers something for everyone, and the food is consistently tasty and comforting. It's classic diner fare with a fun south-of-the-border twist that hits the spot. What truly shines, though, is the service. The staff is warm, attentive, and makes you feel right at home, turning a good meal into a great experience. If you're in Cypress looking for a delicious, no-fuss meal with top-notch hospitality, Potholder Cafe is a fantastic choice. read more

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It was your basic breakfast. Not bad service but the breakfast didn't wow me to want to come back. Maybe they have speciality items that we didn't order. read more

Really good breakfast, I am looking for an excuse to go back. The outdoor patio is very nice, makes the place seem more upscale then it really is. We had a little confusion with the menu but our server went out of her way to clear it up. So this is now my wife's new favorite place now that the local spot has closed read more

In Anaheim to go to Disneyland with friends and found this spot. Super nice service! Outside seating was great on a nice day. I got the chilaquiles and split some French toast and I loved it! read more

Great food friendly atmosphere out door patio. Treat everyone like family best place in Los Alamitos for breakfast and lunch. I gate it five stars The service is great read more

My wife and I have become regulars because of the friendly service by Jamaine and Faus. The food is still a very good value, especially considering the high prices paid at the grocery stores. read more

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We have made this our usual brunch spot after playing basketball on Sunday mornings. Our group ranges from 6-8 people and we prefer to dine in their outdoor patio. We have always gotten quick service and the staff is always friendly. That's one of the reasons we keep going back. The menu has so many choices but a lot of us have our favorites. I've been trying to order something new each visit and have not been disappointed. This week I will highlight 3 that were ordered and thoroughly enjoyed. Not many places have squaw bread so I was happy to get it here. The portion is pretty generous so half of my meal went home with me. A few weeks back I tried their stuffed French toast with cream cheese and I have to say it was good but pretty rich. So if you are craving a sweeter breakfast, the French toast and pancakes are also good. read more

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The food is great , the prices are reasonable , and our server FAUS was delightful. I had gluten free pancakes with fruit ($10) and my friend had three eggs three bacon and three pancakes on special for ($13). We ate on the patio which was very nice . read more

Another favorite breakfast spot when we are in town. Friendly staff, food ingredients are fresh and order comes out quickly. Everything is delicious! Options for all, even your picky eaters can find something to eat. Prices are reasonable. Bring your appetite or share, very big portions! read more

Love this place. Food is always delicious. And service is always friendly! :) we went the other day and they brought our food out so quick!! Love that they always let us sub different things. Portions are big enough to share. read more

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Pleasantly surprised, considering a lot of the reviews. They have a nice spacious patio. The server was nice and attentive and even brought our dog a water bowl. The A-Fib was pretty good, definitely a must try. It comes with 2 eggs on top and hash browns (didn't see those mentioned on the menu). The apple flaky french toast was good, too. The veggie omelette was ordered by someone else in our party who said it was just 'ok'. read more

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They close at 130 not 200 on weekends . Drove a long way arrived at 1:32 and looked like they had cleaned up and were leaving already. read more

First timer to this location. We were here for breakfast and it didn't disappoint. Today I ordered the breakfast burrito.. It was really yummy, very flavorful. I didn't get out servers name but she was also great. Can't wait to come back and lunch next time read more

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My wife and I came to the Potholder in Los Alamitos this morning. My wife got a notice from Yelp and decided to try it. We chose to sit inside booth seating, but they also have a lot of outdoor seating if you prefer to be outside? I ordered the Frankie Special: 2 eggs, 2 french toast or 2 pancakes, with 2 sausage or 2 bacon. I opted for an upgrade to the waffle for a slight up charge. I chose the sausage and had my eggs scrambled. The eggs were fluffy and the sausage was cooked perfectly with a good flavor. I ordered a side of salsa for my eggs. The Salsa is homemade. None of that bottled stuff. Good flavor and not too hot. The waffle was good,but I prefer it to be a bit crisper. They put cinnamon in their batter and had a good flavor. Next time I will ask it to be cooked crisper. My Wife had the chorizo scramble real chorizo which she really enjoyed. The egg to chorizo ratio was very good. The corn tortillas were very good. They were very fast with the coffee refills. We had the fresh orange juice, it was delicious. Our server Faus gave great service . We will be back soon read more

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Just tried this new spot and the food was great! Potholder is a great indoor and outdoor breakfast spot that is quiet and peaceful. I got the baked potato omelette and it was so good and so much food, that I had to take the other half home! The food was delicious and definitely worth the price! Would come here again! read more

Terrible food, bad service, way overpriced!! Such a shame, the LB locations are great, this place was a dump. Won't go back.

Disastrous breakfast!! Not going to bother coming back here...ever! Ordered extra crispy bacon, it comes out limp as can be..."please exchange". The bacon comes back crispy, eggs are literally ice cold! Like in the fridge for our dogs! OK, let's try the pancakes....so cold the butter just sits there...WTH is going on here? It didn't used to be like this. Too many choices, so we'll move on. Oh and their prices have been raised VERY much...bummer...1 star is too many for this place!! read more

Chicken + waffles & apple pie stuffed French toast Services was so great and attentive, blue booths and a cute bathroom for dive diner mood. read more

7/24/22 This was hubby's suggestion. Not bad for good hearty breakfast/meals. There were a total of three locations one in downtown one in Long Beach and one in Los Alamitos. I picked the Los Alamitos location because it seemed like it's easier to get to in terms of parking maybe or less crowded. (I thought LB & DTLA would be too crowded w/ more wait time). Sure enough, we got seated right away at this location-patio vs inside. We chose the patio. It's overcast & it was perfect. We got here about 9ish & before the rush came in. Tuesday is our server & she's pleasantl, fairly attentive. Coffee is decent. I would've given it a 4 star if there weren't an abundance of flies circling like vultures. My Tim's Dugout was pretty good, delicious & hearty. It came with some "special spuds" which is like an omelet w/ hash brown & veggies,avocado slices & sour cream. Plus it was paired with stuffed French toast, choice between cream cheese or PB, chose PB. Talk about hearty, huh?! Hubby had his usual chorizo but it took awhile for his tortillas to arrive so we waited for that & my Cholula. The flies really bothered me, so it makes it hard for me to consider if I were to try it again another time (would eating inside make a difference?) it is concerning .... read more

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This hidden gem was the perfect stop for a late breakfast! The dog friendly patio was what I needed since I had my fur baby with me as we had several places to go to that day. The food and coffee was delicious. I would have stayed longer but I got there right before closing and the flies were a little annoying. I will definitely be back with my sister as we love a good family cafe! read more

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Best breakfast by far in the area. We enjoy the outdoor patio! The portions are large/giant! The owners are gracious and attentive giving great service. The best thing is the food is really outstanding from giant pancakes to fantastic omelettes and scrambles that are consistently perfect! read more

The food was yummy and classic American. The service was a little slow but only because one lady was working. She was extremely kind and still attentive with her check ins. We would recommend this place for anyone who needs a solid breakfast recommendation! read more