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    Wendy's Place

    4.2 (464 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    WENDY'S PLACE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Yaneisy V.

    First time to this small establishment but didn't wait long to be seated. Friendly service from all the gals serving. Quickly took or beverage order. Coffee was good. Food came out nice and hot. Everything was delicious. This place has an old school milk shake machine and a wall phone. I thought it was cute and nostalgic. I'd definitely come back for another meal. I can't believe I passed in front of this place and never realized. Not sure how the other breakfast spots are still in business with this gem around...must have missed it like I did for years.

    Jessica G.

    Wendy's Place is the best breakfast diner!!! I am normally not a breakfast person, but everything I had here was so delicious. They are located in downtown El Segundo and it is a small establishment. You really can't go wrong with any item you get here. There are many options to choose from and something for everyone. Instagram: @jessgoeat

    French Toast
    Carmen R.

    Great food, pretty good service and full bellies! We were heading to a nearby restaurant when my breakfast date smelled the food from this restaurant. It was so enticing, we changed our plans. This cute diner had our food out relatively fast and everything was so delicious. We enjoyed omelettes, French toast and very tasty potatoes. The coffee was so good!!! We'll definitely be back.

    Terry K.

    Where do all the locals go? Tooling around El Segundo I find Wendy's place to have myself some breakfast. Located on grand Avenue off Main Street is Wendy's place. A very cute little unassuming restaurant filled with local folk. The menu has got to be a blast from the past. The equipment such as their milkshake machine is vintage My waitress made sure my coffee cup was always filled and delivered the food S soon as the kitchen finished preparing the meal El Segundo is close to LAX so it is a place that's convenient for me to stop in and visit. I will definitely be back to Wendy's.

    Best biscuit and gravy EVER!
    Jasmine S.

    WE LOVE Wendy's Place! This cozy diner is a feast for the eyes while you wait for your food, with walls adorned with posters and pictures from the '50s and '60s. The whole vibe is old-school, which feels refreshing compared to all the contemporary and chic brunch spots popping up lately. It's comforting to know places like this still exist in the South Bay, and we love visiting on Saturdays for their weekend special--biscuits and gravy! The biscuits are homemade and extra delicious with that rich gravy on the side. I enjoy all the dishes, but biscuits and gravy is definitely my favorite. My second favorite would have to be the chili omelette--just some authentic meat and bean chili smothered in a cheesy omelette. Nothing beats that for a nice morning brunch! The restaurant gets busy around noon, so I recommend arriving a bit early if you want to avoid waiting 30+ minutes. Overall, Wendy's Place is a true gem! PS. Bring cash or be ready to use your Zelle or Venmo. This place does not accept credit cards!

    Steak and eggs
    Jerry H.

    We loved this locally owned family diner. It had great old school character and warm, welcoming charm. The service was very friendly and helpful. Parking can be an issue during busy times. We had breakfast here and tried eggs Benedict and steak n eggs. Everything was very hearty and delicious. Cooked to perfection. We absolutely loved it. This restaurant accepts cash, Venmo or Zelle. No CC which for us was not a problem at all.

    Chili burger and fries
    Cindy D.

    Cozy, charming, comfortable cafe/diner that will give you a nostalgic feeling for the 60s & 70s. In the realm of small, family owned diners, the selection is simple and food is good overall. Service is friendly and the patrons are from the immediate community. Seemed like most of the customers knew each other and the servers also knew them by name. Credit cards are not accepted but they will take cash, Venmo , Apple Pay or even a check. Nice to visit such a quaint restaurant.

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    Michael M.

    It's Father's Day and the wait was bad at 9:30 am. Been waiting for over an Hour. Cash "ONLY"! They seat 3 customers at a 5-6 booth, not a good business decision. Customers lingering in dining area on laptops, totally uncalled for on busy days. Despite all the above this restaurant is a classic, Customer Service is great once you get in, food is fantastic, food gets prepared and delivered very quickly. April our Server was super nice, knowledgeable and helpful. As well as being very attentive.

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    Stephanie M.

    The food here is soooo good! I'm from the Bay Area and am visiting and needed my pancake craving delt with so I decided on this place. And Oh My Gosh! Soooo good! I recommend the homestyle fries and pancakes! My husband loved the eggs Benedict. My sister loved the breakfast sandwich! It was a win for all of us . Service is amazing as well and the ambiance was great! Definitely old school Cafe style! Love it here!

    Chicken fried steak, scrambled eggs, home fries with onions & peppers.
    John M.

    Been going here every weekend for a while now. Best chicken fried steak in town. I really want to try something else there but its hard to switch it up.

    Eggs Benedict
    Zan L.

    A very good local South Bay country diner that is cash only. All diners to me are either the traditional retro diner or a country diner and this definitely counts as a country diner to me. It's fairly small on the inside so at busy times there may be a wait. Being a country diner their menu is more limited compared to some other diners but they have a lot of homey classics. Our server was very polite and everything we ordered came out pretty quickly. They don't have a dedicated parking lot but it's easy to find street parking or there is a parking structure on the same block with free parking, which is where we parked. Their coffee is very good and strong so I would recommend ordering that, I chose to start my meal with it. For our dishes, we ordered the Eggs Benedict and substituted a sausage patty instead of ham and the Pancake Special. The Eggs Benedict was actually very good and the sausage was a great addition. The eggs were cooked perfectly and overall it was a very good dish. The pancakes were also very nice and fluffy, and the bacon was perfectly crispy. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal even though I tend to avoid cash only places. Aside from that everything else was great and the pricing is fair so I would recommend it to anyone searching for a great breakfast or lunch option.

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