Stopped here for breakfast while running errands with the Hubby. Great friendly service, our food was good... No complaints. Thank you!! read more

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Dale's Diner has been around for a very long time. It was fun to visit here again. The vibe is a 1950's era classic diner. The decor is thematic, but not overdone. Cute, vintage signs and product logos. Turquoise vinyl booths, that mimic car interiors from that time. The menu is fairly extensive, with breakfast, lunch and dinner options. I visited a breakfast time. My friend ordered the egg, sausage and French toast. Everything looked terrific, with a substantial sausage patty. I ordered the bacon cheddar omelette. It was ok, but not great. Too dense, it needed more fluffy. The coffee was pretty good and I appreciate that they have a half n half option! Our waitress was efficient, but not as prompt with coffee warm ups as we desired. I gave this a 3 star review because it wasn't anything special. The overall experience was pleasant, but not a Wow! Go for the fun 50's vibe! read more

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Really cute local spot. Love the decor + nostalgia. The cherry cokes were made w/ coke, cherry syrup + maraschino cherries. The party melt bomb and traditionally made. The zucchini fries were crisp. Very friendly service. read more

Dale's Diner - Patty melt + zucchini fries; steak sandwich + fries; cherry cokes - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food was good but service was bad. Found a hair in our food and the floors were dirty with dropped food and paper goods. Most likely will not return. read more

This is my Hubbie and my go to Saturday morning breakfast place. I have the same thing every time. The Mustang Omelette. It's my favorite. It has spinach, avocado, green onions and feta cheese. I add a couple of dashes of Tapitio and it's the bomb. Rounded off with crispy hash browns and sourdough toast. We get quick, friendly service every time. I like the old fashioned diner atmosphere and old songs on the overhead speakers. The rest of the menu is great! Hubbie's favorite lunch sandwich is the club. The patty melt and the burgers are delicious! Quick quality service. I encourage you to give it a try read more

Dale's Diner - Bottom is the Mustang Omelette. Above is Hubbie's bacon and eggs with hashies! Yum! - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California

Super cute 50's themed diner right by long beach city college. Service was friendly and quick. We came in on a Saturday afternoon (1pm) and we were able to be seated right away. They play 50's music and are open until 9pm. Their burgers and milkshakes were so good! We shared the basket of frings and it was just the perfect amount. Onion rings were delicious. My boyfriend even said it touched his soul haha, we will definitely be back! read more

Dale's Diner - Cheeseburger - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Dale's Diner is the definition of a classic Long Beach spot. I've been coming here for years, and it never disappoints. This time I rolled in with my homie after a flight--it's super convenient since it's not too far from the airport--and it hit the spot perfectly. I ordered the patty melt on rye, and wow... it was exactly what a patty melt should be. Crispy golden bread, perfectly melted cheese, and that juicy patty cooked just right. Comfort food at its best. My buddy got the same thing, and we were both just grinning like kids at how good it was. Our server, Brooke, really made the experience even better. She was kind, attentive, and made us feel welcome without being overbearing. You can tell she actually cares about her customers. Dale's isn't trying to be flashy--it's just a timeless diner where the food is tasty, the staff is friendly, and you always leave full and happy. It's the kind of place you keep coming back to, and that's exactly what I've been doing for years. Highly recommend the patty melt if you want the real deal! read more

Dale's Diner - Patty Melt - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California

Been coming to Dale's for years...always a fun vibe and diner food is always delicious BUT... Pleeease go back to the original pancake batter or cooking method or whatever it was. I've been twice now and the pancakes are missing flavor...very bland. It's so disappointing because it always had the best flavor....unlike those "other" diner spots. I can never eat as many as I'd like, but I want to keep these on the list of my Dale's favorites. read more

It's been awhile since I've been to a diner for some good ol breakfast. Service was good. They kept the diner coffee coming. Food hit the spot. I ordered the chicken fried steak which turned out more like country fried steak. Not what I was hoping for, but most places serve it as a patty. Nonetheless, food was comforting. I like their homemade rye bread. Parking was easy. The atmosphere takes you back to 1950. read more

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Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen needed some comfort breakfast food. Oh, Dale's was the perfect spot. I enjoyed the burger party with eggs and hash browns. Hands down, the BEST crispy hash browns in town. Enjoy! The end. read more

I came here a couple of times, and I like how this diner plays old-school classic music (from the 1950s and 1960s), which are the type of music I love, and of course, the people are really cool, especially the girls (like Winter, Vivian, Delilah, etc.), but what's absolutely really sad and disappointing is that my parents and I learned and found out that their food is frozen. I was absolutely very disappointed to learn and find out that their food is frozen. I wish for this restaurant to replace their frozen food with fresh food instead. That's what every diners like this should know as they should know better. Another thing I don't like about this restaurant is how the parking for our vehicles are and that most of the food contains bread as well. read more

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Great diner for breakfast, love their omelettes. Can't go wrong with any of them. Hash browns extra crispy and a side of pancakes.

9/5/24 Can't decide? Go to Dale's!!!! So freaking good we did & it totally hit the spot Hubby said he wasn't famished so it's my choice. I wanted somewhere that's close by, not loud (or screaming & running rug rats everywhere (hahaha), with unassumingly good food & not too trendy .... This place has all the check boxes. It's our go to classic diner (next to The Village Grill in Claremont). No muss, no fuss. When we got here, it's practically empty with just couple of patrons dining. 50's music coming through the speakers-didn't mind it at all. I was just telling Hubby that I want to experience sitting at the counter to order a good cup of coffee & a slice of warm apple or cherry pie. Today is not the day to sit at the counter (lol). I ordered a burger (medium rare, & Hubby ordered a pastrami sandwich & for me a regular burger on a bun, grilled onions, pickles, lettuce tomato. My combo is accompanied by fries. So happy they still serve Coca Cola products-like I said, classic! Not long after my salad arrived, nothing special but the balsamic vinaigrette was amazing fresh & tangy-just the way I like it, even the croutons were tasty. Right on time, our order was up. Oh my Gosh!! The fries, the fries-- both Hubby & I immensely enjoyed the crispy outer layer, piping hot. These were the perfect fries! He ate all of his before he started on his pastrami. I almost finished mine but had to spot coz I only got to eat barely half of my burger. The beef patty was juicy, tender & bursting with flavor. All the veggies were fresh & the onions were grilled as requested. It was just so tasty & delicious! Hubby really loved his pastrami & he appreciated the soft bread it was served in. I tasted it & It was on point! A tad salty for my taste but I am glad he enjoyed it. He loves pastrami & he says it's better than The Hat (prior to this, he said so far The Hat is top fog on the pastrami front). Those fries, we would probably come back just for the fries hahaha. Our server, Karrie was very friendly, attentive & checked on us many times to ensure our dining experience was enjoyable. Great choice! read more

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I was a first timer at dales Decided to finally give this place a try. they have a great amount of private parking up close (they do share it with other businesses) As soon as I walked in it was extremely busy but a waitress came up and told us a booth just opened and she would clean it right away for us. She wasn't kidding. she was extremely fast but she was really thorough with cleaning the booth and the table. Breakfast is served until 2 pm I believe on the weekend, so we had to get some of their loaded country potatoes/ hash browns, and then ordered lunch items. (Bacon cheeseburger and a French dip) The only two things I didn't like were the potato salad, I did have to send that back. They were really nice about it and took it off my bill. And since we ordered two sandwiches with fries and onion rings I don't think they should have charged us for a side of ranch. I think one side of dipping sauce should come with your meal. (Only two downsides) The banana split was out of this world. They had all the classic diner food and dessert. After we ordered the banana split one of the waitresses came to double check if anyone has peanut allergies. So it's always great when staff takes this serious. Everyone in here was extremely friendly, they have very large portions and they also offered a military discount. I would 1000 percent be back read more

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Super friendly service, quick meal, great price for a steak and came with several sides, fries, Cole slaw and a soup or salad. Love the 50s diner vibe here from the decor to the booths. Feels like a time warp to a simpler and friendlier time just walking in the door. read more

Dale's Diner - Salad - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Wow, first time here and now I wish I lived closer! Came here for dinner after seeing a matinee play at The Aurora Theater. Great menu where they even serve breakfast all day. I ordered the fried chicken dinner, which was huge and tasty! Everything tasted homemade, right down to the cornbread and steamed vegetables. Our waitress was very attentive and super nice. The pic is of my leftovers after I was completely stuffed! read more

Dale's Diner - Fried chicken dinner with mashed potatoes, steamed veggies, and cornbread. Everything was delicious! - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California

Underrated spot to hit on a weeknight for fast service, generous portions, unusually good chili. Never had a bad experience here. Dale's is one of those diners you hope just lasts forever. read more

My former boss, who lives in the area, recommended this wonderful little diner because he takes his daughters here for breakfast after church on Sundays. It's a sweet little 50's style diner (though, for some reason, they only played 60s music) with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. We ordered two sandwiches with potato salad and two shakes. The food was excellent and extremely tasty. The service was courteous and helpful. But, be warned, the food is extremely pricey. We think we will go back but, sadly, it will have to be an occasional treat rather than a weekly habit. I guess the pricing reflects the area, which caters to the upper-middle class who can afford to pay $70 for a very basic lunch for two people. read more

Dale's Diner - Lunch for two on 10/4/25 - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California

Never tried until last month! And I've been back three more times. Very friendly staff. Great service. Origina 70's diner vibes. Great decorations. Food is so tasty and nice big servings. Definitely plan to share some plates. read more

Dale's Diner - Front Door - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California

I came back, for lunch this time. patty melt, onion rings & vanilla malt. Delicious!!! read more

Dale's Diner - Patty melt; onion rings; vanilla malt. Sorry, I ate part of it before taking the photo! - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Old school diner with lots of good foods. This is my go to for pastrami sandwiches and patty melts. This place always serves big sandwiches with lots of meats. Their fries and chili is always good too. If you are with a group, I suggest one get fries and one get chili as sides so you guys can share chili fries! :) The team members are also very friendly and attentive. Inside is also pretty small so you gotta plan ahead and not come during rush hour. Parking can also a bit challenging but there are plenty of you come during off hours. read more

Rainy night in So Cal and decided to try Dale's; never been before and it been here since 1988! Service was awesome and the food was really good. Burger was big, messy and good. Klaire, our server was awesome and attentive. 50's-60's tunes playing a moderate soind level was perfect. We will be back again. read more

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Fun Retro atmosphere. Extremely friendly and help fun staff. Waitress was very attentive. Other staff member welcomed and seated us. My sister had this monster size. 2-scoop vanilla ice cream shortcake. The cake part was very moist and lots of flavor. I ordered the Rainbow Pier Salad w/ Raspberry vinaigrette and corn bread. I think our waitress name is Delilah. Very nice gal. Locals gotta come check it out. read more

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One of my favorite diners in Long Beach or the whole South Bay area. It's very similar to George's close by in that it is a traditional retro diner modeled after the 1950s. I am working through a list of all diners in LA County and next up on my list was Dale's. I was excited to try it because it's the sort of place that I love to visit and looking from the outside I knew that I would enjoy what was on the menu. They don't have a dedicated parking lot however street parking is extremely easy to find in this part of town so we were able to find a free space right out front. Our server was extremely polite and checked in on us often and everything that we ordered came out very fast. They have a large menu filled with all sorts of great options so it's the sort of place that would be easy to visit multiple times and be able to get something new each time. Pricing is also very fair, which is probably one of my favorite parts of any diner. For this visit, we started off with a Cinnamon Roll, and I honestly was not a fan of it. It was very dry and tasted more like a muffin than a traditional cinnamon roll. I am pretty sure they bought it in a large batch and was not homemade so I would not recommend ordering it. For my meal I chose the Hamburger Steak and Eggs and thought it was great. The patty had a lot of great seasoning on it, and the eggs were cooked perfectly and the portion size was very generous. Overall I really enjoyed it although I was not a fan of the Cinnamon Roll. I would highly recommend to any fan of diners or to anyone in the Long Beach area searching for a great casual meal. read more

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Been coming here for decades...always great food, staff and cool fifties vibes. A family favorite! read more

Dale's Diner - Dale's Salad - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California

First time here and i was excited! Unfortunately, the services was atrocious. The waitress (she never mentioned her name so im not sure what it was) was more interested in talking to the staff then attending her customers. There were only 3 or 4 tables seated, and our food sat there and she didn't bring it to our table because she was busy talking. We wanted to order milkshakes but she never came back to our table and when she did, she brought the check and never picked up my card. I had to get up myself and give it to her. I won't be going back. Spending over $70 for a diner with bad service?? No thanks, I'll take my money elsewhere. read more

Best place ever. First let me say their milkshakes were the best ever. The best service and food I've tasted in a while. I would come back to this place read more

Dale's Diner - Two milkshakes - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California

I love the vibe of this restaurant, it's like traveling back to the 50s. The waiter was also very friendly. There is plenty of seating available inside. Honestly, I came here because I just finished watching The Menu and was craving a burger. I was about to order a Dale's Combo, but it was a hamburger. I wanted a cheeseburger so I ordered one with grilled onions, tomato, and fries. It took only 5 minutes for my food to arrive. The fries are steak cut so they are a bit thick. The fries came out hot. This was a very satisfying classic burger. There is a lot of lettuce and it provides a nice crunch. The onions blended in seamlessly with the burger. Everything just works. It was pretty sizeable too - was full before even finishing my fries. The only piece of criticism I have is that the burger drips a ton. read more

Dale's Diner - Cheeseburger with grilled onions, tomatoes, and fries - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California

Came in for breakfast and left so satisfied! I ordered the huevos rancheros with frijoles and a smoothie on the side. The huevos were super flavorful, the salsa had just the right kick, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The frijoles were creamy and seasoned well, definitely tasted homemade. The smoothie was fresh, cold, and the perfect balance to the savory plate. Service was friendly and fast, and the vibe was laid back and cozy. Will definitely be back! read more

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We're here at Dale's Diner and loving the 1950s vibe--it's such a fun and nostalgic atmosphere! The food is delicious, the portion sizes are just right, and the service is excellent. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Dale's Diner - Coffee is perfect - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California

The ambiance of the place really takes you back to the 50s, there is a lot of Eddie put into the decor and the colors chosen. The service was really wonderful, we didn't get the ladies name but she treated us with the upmost respect and kindness. I know sometimes going in with a bunch of teens can seem overwhelming for waiters it was five of us and I took another table so the kids can socialize and she was perfectly Okay with it. Now, as far as the food good, it was fast, fresh, and so delicious! We ordered burgers, grill cheese, onion rings, and the shakes! We will be back here for breakfast read more

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Cool spot it was definitely a 50's vibe, its located in a nice area when your driving by its not hard to miss! The food was great especially the hash browns. The feta cheese on top of the omelette perfect touch! I would say the salsa they offered wasn't my cup of tea seemed a little watered down other than that i would definitely return. read more

Dale's Diner - Cheese with bunch of veggies topped with feta cheese & southern hash - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I drive by this diner all the time. Tonight we decided to go for dinner. I will say that the service was absolutely amazing. Everyone that served our table was very friendly and welcomed us as first timers. I had the Turkey burger. All burgers are served a La cart. A side of French fries is priced less than $3. My daughter had the French toast. We both had hot chocolate ( which was really good). We will definitely be going back. Parking- I parked on the street in front of the diner. For a Friday night I was surprised that parking was available. read more

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We sat down and waited 10 minutes and no one even offered us a drink. In the meantime someone else who sat down at the same time was enjoying their coffee. We finally got up and left. Their drinks are over priced anyway. read more

Would give zero if I could. I was excited to bring my 6yr old who loves pancakes. Honestly they were the worst pancakes we've ever had. The were burnt(all three orders in our tab) and the sausage patty was probably the worst part. It was so fatty and mushy. Ileft with a stomachache. I really hope it wasn't undercooked! My son literally spit out his pancakes. I can honestly say this food was disgusting. I hate to say that about food, but it was read more

Cute 50s style diner Friendly staff Classic food Good portions Good simple diner Great for family Fun decor read more

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10/10 spot, the food was great. The staff was attending & caring. I highly recommend coming here. read more

Dale's Diner - Breakfast meal - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great old fashioned style diner. Food was really really good. Service was awesome as well.

"Sunday, Monday, hungry days. Tuesday, Wednesday, hungry days. Thursday, Friday, hungry days. Saturday, let's eat, okay? Breakfast, all day for you." - parody of theme to "Happy Days" Dale's Diner is a 50's themed diner, complete with jukebox & milkshakes. Unlike Ruby's Diner, which is more an imposter theme park diner, Dale's Diner is the real deal. A diner which feels lived in, because it is. I attended an event at Dale's, almost a decade ago, but haven't been back, since. After visiting Stein Fillers, I was originally planning to hit up Village Road Pizzeria, but some greasy spoon action sounded more enticing (and better bang for the buck) than a few slices & a pint. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=9y_V79y0J8PeHB1_IXsILg&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA Perusing Dale's assortment of omelette's, named after popular 50's cars, instead, I found my appetite set on chicken-fried steak & eggs. Chicken-fried steak & eggs- https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=dnV-2-hvb3iH8x6YRuYDlA&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA A big, battered & fried steak, smothered under a mountain of country gravy. Complete w/ 2 eggs, toast & my choice of side - Southwestern hashbrowns. Tummy stuffing! Portions aren't skimped, here. Everything was good & just as expected. The highlight were the Southwestern hashbrowns. The reason I didn't choose an omelette, the SW hashbrowns had bell peppers, onions & other accoutrement that I would've had in an omelette. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=_-00PhYKv4oHkftciP9gUQ&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA Service was excellent. The young women were friendly & quick with service. Seating is via booths & bar seating. Parking lanes are on Norse Way, with lots behind some of the businesses. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=K9NW0Ux4N-8gLBr5Cxk4Zg&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA Dale's Diner is a throwback of Americana, and a fine option to choose when searching for meal. I left full & satisfied. Nothing fancy, and that's fine by me. read more

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Solid location if you want a low-key diner experience that keeps the 1950s at heart. The servers connect with you immediately, but that's because there are two of them moving things along. It's a little pricey for what you get, but it feels comfortable, familiar, nothing you can't just shut your brain off and get some quality omelettes or meatloaf sandwich. Why complicate what works? Walk down with friends and split some malts, you won't regret it. read more