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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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

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

"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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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

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

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I took my mother to have evening rations at Dale's Diner the evening of Friday the eighth of August. There was some waiting before orders were taken. Once orders were taken service was quicker. There was only one all gender washroom. I'm glad the washroom had paper towels so I could shut the faucet off and open the door with the paper towel for sanitary purposes. That said only one washroom for one person is really not adequate facilities if someone really has to "go" bad. I had the Friday burger combo special. Salad was very good. Burger was quite good. French Fries were fair. Chocolate milkshake was excellent. My mother thought that the bread for her sliders was too doughy. No single fault warrants deducting a full point. However the fault I mentioned together result in a deduction of one point. If I gave a letter grade to this establishment like I would in school if I was a teacher Dales Diner would earn a strong "B" maybe even a "B+". read more

Dale's Diner - Burger, Fries, Shake, "Wooder" - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California

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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

I was out in socal for a trip and was craving a local diner and after some search I found Dales. They have a nice old school 50s retro vibe to it. As far as parking the street is pretty big but I had to park down near the Jack in the box. The inside is super retro and I loved their decor it takes you back in time. The waiters were super nice and kept checking in on us. I got a coffee with a Bacon N eggs combo. The coffee was delicious. I also got a side of chili cheese fries with their home made chili. It's yummy but the portions are huge. The sweet potato fries were to die for. I only took a star off because the place wasn't that busy but they still took a longer than normal wait. I'd definitely be back next time I'm in down. I didn't try the burger but I seen one and it looked amazing. 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

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

This is my first time at this place. I never been to a restaurant where a side of any kind was offered without it being an extra cost. I paid roughly $16.00 for a burger and got no side with it. I will not be going back to this place again. read more

Eating at Dale's diner for the past two years always great food always great service.I have nothing bad to say, love the old style to have always great old school music. read more

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

Nice place, good service, good food, good coffee, good ambiance. Super busy! But they are fast.. we were seated right away . The staff were friendly and welcoming. Nice homemade type of breakfast.. really good pancakes. 8 out of 10 read more

A classic diner feel with a variety of breakfast items, burgers, Dale's famous chili, and dinner options but not served until 3:00pm. My wife and I came for breakfast and I was craving steak and eggs but their only choice is a small 7oz sirloin. For the price I can get a larger portion elsewhere. My wife ordered pork chops and eggs. Pork chops were a bit on the thin side. I got the meat lover's omelette which had a name for it but I forgot. It was a decent sized portion. The food tasted well. The service was excellent. Well attended to and my coffee was always hot and topped off. I'd like to come and try their burgers next time. read more

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I haven't eaten here in many years but we stopped in for breakfast and were not disappointed. I had the omelet that was pretty huge. I was able to do a substitution for a slight charge and they even asked if I wanted to take the extra orange juice with me. Service was good and it was a chill relaxing restaurant experience. read more

Favorite place for lunch and milkshakes. Prices are slightly above average diner food but the portions and quality make it worth it. Milkshakes are handmade and they even give you some extra in the metal cup. The servers are attentive and service isn't bad at all. Depending on the timing, it can either be dead quiet or busy during a rush. But I love coming here with family and enjoying the 50s diner vibe. read more

This is a cute diner so I wanted to stop by and try it out. I got the chili cheese fries for $13.95 and the size for the price was NOT it. The taste wasn't up to par either. Chili cheese fries are my favorite and these were disappointing. The Cajun burger was pretty good in taste but... $14.95 for ONE burger, no sides included, is a bit much. $4.25 to add some fries? No thanks. All in all I would probably give this under a 3 but rounding up. read more

Food was delicious! The strawberry shortcake was amazing!!! The service was great and quick! The place is a little older but it fits the vibe of a diner and it was cute. The parking is a little tight. read more

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Food is always good here. My family loves it, has the 50s diner vibe, the service is excellent, the owner is so friendly. Always love coming here for breakfast, lunch and dinner. read more

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

I have seen this place as I have passed by it many times. We deco to give it a try. We had to wait for a table. After being seated it took a few minutes to get someone to serve us. The food was great just how I thought it will be like an old school diner. The ambience fits well for the restaurant. I recommend this if you like comfort food. The shake was also great. read more

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Good food Eaten there many times Ride my bike there with my doggies I knew the original owner who was great to know read more

amazing food with great ambience and amazing flavor! Staff is always so fast and friendly

This place had friendly and attentive service but the food was okay. It was probably my fault ordering the tuna melt because it's usually a hit or mess depending on the restaurant. I wouldn't order it again because it was lacking something. I added red onions which in my opinion helped it a lot. The fries were probably my favorite because of how fresh and crisp they were. I would come back to try something else from the menu that also comes with a side of fries. read more

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

We came in close to closing (8:30pm) but were greeted kindly and not rushed. Menu was large and what you'd expect at a typical diner. Food was good, there was a good variety - something for everyone. The decor also felt like we stepped back in time, booth was comfy. read more

Awesome Restaurant Everyday and awesome food everyday I recommend this restaurant big time.

Place was cute and very colorful, pancakes were amazing and fast service. I also got french toast and they come with eggs and bacon which were also good read more

It's been a long time since our last visit to Dale's. I can only tell you I now recall how tasty their burgers taste are. Both food and service were excellent. It was a delightful experience! Please, make the time to visit this restaurant. Your visit should be most enjoyable. read more

Dale's Diner definitely has a classic 1950s diner vibe! Maybe a good place for a late date night with milk shakes and hot french fries, but I digress. We did not order that whatsoever. My sister Jennifer recommended it to my mom so why not? The most impressive part of my meal was the cinnamon buns served hot and fresh from the oven. Lots of cinnamon and butter to it! And NOT all too sweet. It had a bit of glaze on top, just the way I like it. I ordered the corned beef hash with 2 scrambled eggs and extra crispy hash browns. All were delicious but why do they always serve it with less corned beef? It happens not only to this diner but other places which hopefully someone recommends a better breakfast joint for me. For $16.99, which I think was mighty steep, and I really thought the cinnamon bun (extra 2.99) was a part of that price- it doesn't. Sad face. Proportions were just right for someone not super hungry. My mom seemed to enjoy her meal. However, I wasn't pleased with my dad's (forgot which kind) omelette. It was flat , not fluffy with cheddar cheese on top, and I can taste a bit of the bacon. All I heard from them was, "the sourdough is good." They tried the gavina coffee both decaf and regular and disappointed thAt it was not hot. The server did not check up on us to see if we needed anything else and luckily the busboy who was an older gentleman knew exactly whAt you need, and offered my parents fresh hot cup of coffee and without asking he even provided them spoons. I take away a point or 2 when I have never tried a place before, and when the service is mediocre. The booths can probably fit 4 people comfortably. Not sure If I would return?! Maybe just order a cinnamon bun to go. read more

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Cute diner with reasonable pricing. Diner itself is really pretty and gives old vibes. Service was quick. Pancakes were okay, 8/10! read more

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

Great burgers and great service from Kat! Thank you! Bacon Best Burgers in Long Beach! read more

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

Friendly staff and good food! Love the 50's decor. Tin signs and seating that resembles cars from the 50's.

Great food and friendly service at a fair price. Be sure to try their patty melt with fries!

Banana pancakes were really good! Great staff, decor and ambiance. Nice spot for a quick breakfast or lunch! read more

Dale's Diner - Banana pancakes, bacon and egg - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California

A good diner with a nice diner breakfast. Oldies but goodies atmosphere. Service was good. read more

Dale's Diner - Nostalgia pieces. - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California

Came here for the first time with my kids. Love the experience and service was great. We all order current type of burgers and they were all great. The union rings and fried zucchini are ok, we can tell the oil used to friend them was a bit old and you can taste it, however we did come at the end of the day and that could be the reason. Nevertheless, the food, service and experience was great. I will be coming back in the future. read more

Second time here, second time getting the Country fried steak and eggs breakfast. So good! My son loved the classic feeling of the environment. And they nicely offered coffee to go. read more

Dale's Diner - Country Fried steak and eggs - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California

The ambiance is what you should expect in an olde time diner--when you're "lost in the the 50's." The service was exceptional: we were not the only patrons, but we were treated like we were. They even adjusted the air conditioning and the sound system! Of course we came for the food. It was delicious ( tuna melt with zucchini fries; also the Salisbury steak and mashed potatoes). We will be back! read more

Dale's Diner - Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, mushrooms, and gravy, slaw salad, and a dinner roll. It all taste very good. - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California