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    Fantastic Cafe

    3.3 (197 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Onion Rings
    Jina K.

    We came on a weekend evening and had no problem finding seating! We received excellent service, and our food was brought straight to our table for us! I ordered the Chili Cheese Fries not knowing how huge the portion was going to be! There was a very generous portion of fries, chili, and cheese on top. I was only able to make a small dent even with sharing it. I also tried the Onion Rings, which were very crispy. I wish there were more pieces with soft, chewy onion inside instead of the really crunchy, thin pieces. Regardless, they were good and so was the ranch! My sister enjoyed her hamburger and crispy fries. Also, not pictured is the Breakfast Burrito. I tried a little bit of it, and it was huge and really yummy. All of the food was very hot and fresh.

    Medium Rare Steak Sandwich
    Rick S.

    This is a solid place. Counter service diner food. A steak sandwich combo with fries and a drink is about $20 and portions can be seem as pretty large and filling which might be easy to split and share or saved for a 1.5 or 2 meals as leftovers. You can order the steak cooked to order (like a juicy medium rare) as it's a then breakfast steak styled cut, so you don't want it overcooked where it gets dry or tough and a medium rare amplifies lower grade cuts of meat to become quite delicious and easier to chew/eat.

    Ashley F.

    Good food, quick service, no complaints! Seat yourself, basic cafe style. I've been here plenty times and can't wait to return! Always order an omlette, not sure there's anything bad on the menu!

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    Tina O.

    Nice breakfast spot for diner type food. Made to order and very popular with the locals. It is obviously a hometown regular's eatery. Crispy Bacon, Hashbrowns and eggs were made to order. Big servings and fresh. The club sandwich and fries were just as good. They left out the middle bread as requested and the condiments were plentiful. My only regret is not getting the pancakes. The orders I saw looked great! Plenty of seating inside. Many to go orders placed as well. You order and pick up at the counter. Ketchup and other condiments are on the table. There is parking along the side, in the back and on the street. We went on an quiet Sunday so it was not too busy Looking for a quick easy eatery this is the place!

    Nasty old fries and chicken strips

    I have been coming here since i was 14 and the service just keeps getting worse and worse. They just served me reheated fries and nasty chicken tenders and had the nerves to lie to my face about the fries.

    cheeseburger
    Sarah G.

    fantastic cafe is a local el segundo business that i've been enjoying for years. it's a diner with a pretty big menu. for the price, it doesn't really disappoint. i've enjoyed their cheeseburger combo, blt, breakfast burritos, and so much more. their fries are a highlight for me. service is always friendly and quick.

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    Rusty L.

    The best Service with great food...!!! Best Breakfast Burrito anywhere...!!! Whenever driving or flying into LAX, this is a must stop. Fresh food and served up with a smile always...!!!

    Chicken tender combo
    Dom K.

    Their service is fast; most of their food is easy to prepare. There's a lot of seats and their portions are big, though it does feel a bit expensive, like for frozen food? The staff is always nice and the place is clean.

    Burger and fries!
    Mike C.

    Been coming here 20+ years. We send family and friends here. We've enjoyed breakfast and burgers countless times. It is a very good value, tasty food and really nice service. French fries for one thing are about the best you're going to get anywhere nearby. The restaurant is always clean and has an open kitchen so you can see all the food preparation. It's a really nice local business and deserves a lot more love.

    Chicken Strips from Fantastic Cafe in El Segundo. Great texture, good taste!

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    Neighborhood favorite food is great. Love this place always feels like home. Love the onion rings.

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    4 months ago

    Super friendly service. Laid back, locals type place. Plenty of seating. Quick service. Great food and value. Will return!

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    4 months ago

    The food always hits. 10/10 would recommend. Always serves with kindness and does their best.

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    Good food, great workers. There is a good amount of seating as well. Price is good as well.

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    2 years ago

    The food is good but they overcharged me. After I told them about it they just denied it.

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    1 year ago

    The food was good and the delivery was quick and on time to our hotel at lax on a rainy day.

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    2 years ago

    Mostly go here for breakfast. The best breakfast burrito around. Good burgers too. Outside tables in the back, or eat inside, or takeaway.

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    3 years ago

    Excellent food and service with the typical El Segundo small town ambiance. I went for breakfast, not too busy. Will be back!

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    I mean, why is their rating so low? If you sit on the patio, the views are great. I can imagine…read moremaybe they had an issue with poor service. That seems to be a bulk of their poor reviews. When I went, service was ok. They don't deserve such a low rating. I think Uncle Bills is better, but I understand why it's way more crowded. So come for the view, just don't be prepared to get your socks blown off by the food. It's passable, come for the view. So, I have a new rating system......I will be write what I feel honestly about an establishment. The only ratings I will give are 5 stars, which is enjoyable, or 3 stars which is "needs work."

    Came by for brunch with a party of three. We were seated at a small table on the outdoor patio,…read morewhich felt a bit cramped for three people. The table was also unbalanced and shaky. We started with a coffee and café latte, which were just okay. We wanted to order the ceviche, but it was unfortunately unavailable. Eggs Benedict with Ham: Not worth the $19 price tag. The egg wasn't very runny, and the overall flavors were nothing special. Belgian Waffle: Met expectations--a safe choice. Breakfast Pita: Essentially a breakfast burrito in pita bread form. Very solid and served with a great hot sauce. The spiced hashbrowns were also a very nice touch. Overall, the menu felt stronger on the Mexican side than the Mediterranean. Unfortunately, the hot sauce ended up being the most flavorful part of our meal. If I were to return, I'd stick to one of the Mexican dishes. Parking: Metered street parking, which can be difficult to find during peak meal times.

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    4.5(84 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    The Hive is one of my go-to spots in Manhattan Beach. The food is super clean and healthy, but…read morestill filling--tons of great high-protein, well-balanced options that don't feel like you're sacrificing taste. The location is perfect too. You get that laid-back beach vibe with a great view, and it's ideal whether you're grabbing a quick bite before heading back to the sand for volleyball or settling in for a chill remote work session. It really feels like a local staple--easy, consistent, and exactly what you want when you're trying to eat well but still enjoy the whole Manhattan Beach lifestyle.

    I had lunch at The Hive because highly recommended the "healthy-tasty food". I wasn't sure what to…read moreexpect, but my expectations were met! All the servers were warm and beyond the usual helpfulness. My friend saw an empty table they needed to be wiped so she asked a server for a towel to wipe it. He immediately said, "No, I'll do it." And he grabbed a towel and wiped in extra well with a smile. Two of us ordered the Buddha vegan bowl (9/10; quinoa was fluffy, tofu was tasty but a little firm for me, everything else about it was fresh and well-done. The mushroom serving was my favorite part.) My friend ordered the Beef Macro bowl (9/10: beef was the best part and everything else was good. The wild rice was tender; but it tastes "healthy"). My last friend ordered the salmon bowl (9/10: all of us raved about the salmon. Had the same wild rice. I liked it but my friend said it was too soft for her. The rest of the items that came with it were similar and tasty). Before I left, Molly helped me order a mushroom reishi hot chocolate drink. Molly was so sweet and helpful. She recommended the homemade almond milk. (8/10). The ambiance was warm and cozy. I loved the multi-level structure. Therefore, the name, "The Hive". Cute design and a good place to bring a computer and have a quiet spot to chill.

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    Love the vibes, food is yummy, and drinks are great! Fav spot before I head down to the beach :)read more

    UPDATE: I WAS…read moreWRONG. THE FLAT WHITE IS NOT GREAT. IT IS AVERAGE NOW. Also... I stopped coming here a lot just because the friendliness feels like a big hit or miss. Not sure what it is or if its me personally for whatever reason, but, despite being super friendly 100% of the time, the owner just acts kind of rude and unfriendly to me for literally no reason at all. I promise I don't smell bad and I brush my teeth before I come. I smell really good. I promise! I think the owner is probably on some hipster nonsense bs energy. Cool man...yeah man... It's a shame because its literally the owner who is the rude one in my experience, not any of his staff. His staff never gives me any of his same stinky vibes. P.U. dude... Sorry, but I don't need to feel tension or your bad energy when I'm paying you like $7 for a flat white that takes you 30 seconds to make for me. Sorry to be such a big bother for asking about some of your food items to see if they are vegan so I could possibly pay you more money to buy a food product from you. SORRY FOR TRYING TO SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS BY GIVING YOU BUSINESS WITH MY MONEY!!! SORRY!!! Okay?!! :( When you started rolling your eyes or exhaling that passive aggressive breath out because I was such a bother to you, it was in that moment, yesterday morning, that I left Gitana knowing that I wouldn't come back. From now on, I'll go buy the $7 flat white at Caffe Luxxe in MB located the exact same distance from my place. They do not have delicious food like you do, but they also don't have any of your attitude. Positive attitude to your friendly customers is WAY MORE IMPORTANT than sticking to your pretentiousness and icky, terrible vibes. Sorry if you woke up on the wrong side of the bed and decided to be Oscar the Grouch to me while I was Elmo. Elmo sad now. Elmo REAL SAD. :( :( :( Caffe Luxxe it is because, even though I kind of like your café better, I like being treated with respect WAY MORE than I will ever like your coffee. It is what it is...

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    Inside the cafe

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