This location has a drive thru makes it really convenient while on the run lol...(making errands on the road) I think the only downside is that the lady taking orders might be hard of hearing. Anyway food was good no complaints. This review is only for the drive thru. read more

Fantastic Cafe - Fantastic omelette With tomato and cottage cheese - American Near Me - San Pedro, California

I visited the drive thru yesterday. 11/24/25 at 16:45Hrs. I was waited on by the rudest person imaginable. Her intro, tone and lack of attention to my order was sub par. At the beginning she asked me what I wanted with a thick accent. When I told her "hold on a sec, I haven't been here for a while". She screamed back "WHAT!!" I answered once more with the same outcome. When I answered her in Spanish "aguantame unos momentos por favor!" She went silent. I proceeded to order. Chicken breast sandwich combo she answered "combo?" (I think I made it clear). I answered "yes". And ordered onion rings. Even that seemed to be an issue when I requested a large. She ended staring "next window". No total and no please.... No common courtesy whatsoever. Arriving at the window she mumbled the total through a partially opened window and I asked her to repeat: again the attitude. I've been coming here since the 90's and I have never been served wjth this lack of professionalism. If you don't like your job - spin the bottle and work somewhere else. We, the customers, are not the reason for your internal/personal issues. All of us, in unison, keep your doors open and the owners pay you accordingly. What ever happened to the girls, like Rosario and others that would make us feel welcomed and happy to return? The quality of the food was excellent, as always! But the service this time TOTALLY SUCKED!! read more

If you're in the mood for a sandwich that's decent but not life-changing, this place is meh... I order the pastrami dandwich, maybe a bit too fatty, but the flavor was okay. The cheese was nicely melted and tied everything together, and the pickles had a little tang that kept each bite from feeling bland. It definitely looks the part with its crispy golden bread, gooey cheese, and plenty of meat packed inside. But once I dug in, it didnt quite taste as good as it looked. It's not bad, just not something I'd go out of my way for. Especially for the price. I've passed this place a few times driving to San Pedro, and now that I've tried it, I think I can keep on driving next time. read more

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They closed 15mins early. Came on mic and said "We're closed have a good night" then continued to laugh while the mix was on. and have their microphone on laughing. Should have learned from the last visit when they got my order wrong and wouldn't fix the issue. Lame. read more

Fantastic Cafe - American Near Me - San Pedro, California

Food is great and consistent. Burgers are great and service is fast. I also enjoy sitting inside. Seats are big and spacious. read more

Fantastic Cafe - AFTER SAYING NO ONION FOR THE 3RD TIME I STILL GET ONION. AFTER TELLING THEM THE 4TH TIME THE RESPONSE WAS "ITS ALREADY MADE" - American Near Me - San Pedro, California

The food is mediocre at best! The asada tacos are tough to chew, and the chicken is dry. The pastrami has no flavor, and it's really salty. The staff is great, that's the only good thing about this place. read more

I've always like the Carne Asada plate. Very generous in the meat and very tasty cut in small Pieces. Now they have reduced the portions to half. Sad and disappointed. Parking is small but you can use their drive through. Service was prompt, place is clean. read more

I went for a burger tonight and was very disappointed to have found a hair inside my burger. Didn't decide to go back to show them because they were gonna close in 15 min and I just told myself there was no point because I don't live close. Also I always feel rushed at the speaker, I asked "sorry can you repeat that" and I get a response of "is that it for the order". Always receiving a very snappy response. Sadly this place just lost a customer. read more

Fantastic Cafe - A hair in the burger - American Near Me - San Pedro, California

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Saw this place as I was driving around and decided to stop. I've been to other Fantastic Cafe's and have had good experiences. Everything here looks good! I couldn't decide what to order. I finally decided on the double cheeseburger combo with Zucchini's instead of fries. The burger was great , the restaurant had plenty of seating and was clean. The staff hustled to get the orders out in a timely fashion. The only things that put me off was the very small and crowed parking lot. And the ranch dressing they are using is not good. It was sour and tasted more like yogurt than anything else. I would recommend they switch brands. If I'm in the area again , maybe I'll try the Pastrami melt or the pastrami chili cheese fries! They looked really good!! read more

Fantastic Cafe - Double cheeseburger combo with zucchini's instead of fries. - American Near Me - San Pedro, California

I have had some decent food once in a while at this place. today I wanted a hot pastrami sandwich and I gotta say it was just a bunch of garbage.. they really should stop serving it Then I went in to wash my hands and that was OK until I looked in the toilet stall and saw that they had installed a small, low of the ground women's short round bowl toilet there. What kind of a manager does that in a men's room? Maybe they want to save a few bucks do you think? What do they care if I 280 pound guy wants to use it? How do you think that's gonna work out? I doubt I'm the only customer who would think this.. D. Luther read more

This place is very nostalgic for me. It's been around for a long time and you can definitely see that not much has changed. I like that though. . It was very busy when I went, but I also went during lunch. I'm happy that many people still eat here. I decided to join the line of cars in the drive-thru. It went semi fast and the staff are nice. read more

Fantastic Cafe - french fries in a paper bag - American Near Me - San Pedro, California

i'm genuinely shocked to see that the average rating is 3 stars... this place is gas and everyone knows it . usually when i come here the drive thru line can have some length like this is a great mf spot. i usually get the bacon avocado cheeseburger (i've ordered this for the last EIGHT years) and it's amazing. i actually only came across the yelp ratings while looking for directions bc as soon as i landed from LAX i wanted this. i don't know management or the owners or the back story, but it very much gives mom n pop kinda shop vibe (as most san pedro restaurants do) but it's just my absolute favorite charbroiled burger spot (the menu is diverse and i always want to try something different but i am too loyal to my bacon avocado cheeseburger with thousand island sauce.. i will say though, you may have to confirm they put your sauces in the bag read more

The fried zucchini sucks!!! Went down hill from pretty good. Taste fake!!!! Used to love. Will not be ordering again. What a shame. Gave 2 stars bc there's other things that are good. But even the burgers man.... Patties so thin might as well call it a single smash burger. What's up with this place?? read more

Fantastic Cafe - So thin!!! I was starving so I ate it but the quality is going down for sure!!!! - American Near Me - San Pedro, California

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Still haven't replaced their PA, system. Takes forever to place an order. Still haven't replaced their PA, system. Takes forever to place an order. 3 cars, 21 minutes for 1 order, now 26 minutes, 1 car in front out of 2 to begin with read more

Your favorite Yelp correspondent has been coming here since high school (class of 1988), so returning here is like a long, wonderful trip down Sentimental Street. Added bonus? I had my lifelong best friend and little brotha by anotha motha, Mick, as my dining companion for the evening. As always, my order was the same as it was when Ronald Reagan was in the White House and Joe Biden was a failed presidential candidate- Double Burger, upgraded to a Combo Plate. The meal comes with a big mouthy burger, fries, onion rings, a better than expected side salad and a drink. All for $14.51 incl tax. Back in high school, it ran $3.65, which makes me feel older than Rip Van Winkel! The salad is fresh, popping w/ freshly sliced cherry red tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce + carrot and is best topped w/ the house-made Thousand Island (a wee bit sweeter than the store bought variant). The fries are average, but the onion rings are thick, unctuous and crunchier than the bags of Corn Nuts you usta sneak into fourth period Algebra II to stave off til the lunch bell would clamor! The burger is a cross between a Whopper and a Famous Star- You appreciate the char-grilled flavor. Are these burgers so damn good you'd slap your mother to get one?! Nooooo. But they are definitely a step above, occupying the upper burger class between drive-thru casual burgers and the premium half pounders served up with elan by places like Chili's and Islands. Pro Tip: Finish off your meal w/ a frozen ice pop -I chose Jamaica- for a decadent little treat! read more

Fantastic Cafe - A Goliath-sized meal at a David-sized price! - American Near Me - San Pedro, California

Horrible customer service. No hello, no can I help you, no you're welcome, just dead stares. Thought I'd give the benefit of the doubt after it happened once, nope zero common courtesy. Won't go back. read more

Hungry, and off the freeway... There were several people online so that I'd give it a try. Truly terrible... The guy at the window was great, etc. etc. until I bit into the burger. Not sure what's up... Do they make the burgers and freeze them or something maybe throw a little lettuce on top. I'm not sure... Hard terrible meat bun for some reason was like a rock And they might want to re-weigh the court of Patti but there's no way! Seriously terrible... Fries were OK maybe edible but for a place that specializes in burgers I say don't go no way... Actually was afraid to get sick. read more

Owner falsely claimed I hadn't paid, then contradicted himself by offering a refund he never honored. His actions prove payment was made -- the harassment was intentional, not a misunderstanding. read more

Javier in the drive through line is so positive & efficient! We appreciated how fast and nice he was in the drive through line. We love Fantastic Cafe! read more

Came here a few times while working in the area. Good food, reasonable pricing and nice staff.

I'm an out of town that stopped in here before heading to the beach for the day and let me tell you the breakfast sandwiches they have here are great. Only wish I would've had time to come back again and have some of their hashbrowns because those looked delicious. Definitely stopping here when I come back. read more

I said thank you after receiving my order at the drive thru and the attendant wearing a red xmas sweater didn't say a thing back? What kind of service is this? cusomers are why the attendant has a job. Do better fantastic. 12/7/24 read more

the ladies there are super rude ! everytime i go in they always have an attitude and act like they can't help you with anything. foods good but the customer service is terrible read more

I've visited twice in the past two weeks: hot, fresh, plentiful, and tasty!!!! I ordered the 4-piece chicken strips with fries and lemonade, accompanied by honey mustard sauce. It's really 4 pieces of chicken breast fillets. Not complaining!!!! I am more cognizant of my health. Otherwise, I'd make this place at least twice a week. $13.13 for the meal. I was relieved. Fantastic is really fantastic!!!! read more

I'm so sad to write this because I've been coming here for as long as I could remember, as a child I'm the 90s. The food is usually consistent and decent. The prices lately have been creeping up. It is now way OVERPRICED for the quality of food your getting. Sadly today we had the worst customer service I've ever experienced here. I was craving the chilly cheese fries. Around 9:50pm I called and the phone rang and rang to voicemail. I called again as google said closing time was at 11pm. I heard the phone pick up then click. Someone hung up. This happened two more times. On the fourth call, someone finally rudely answered and took my order. Clearly she was irritated and wanted to go home on a Saturday night. When we arrived to pick it up at 10:21, the door was locked. People were in the drive thru so we got in line and I called to let them know I was in the drive thru. The lady on the phone was rude once again. Lady at the window was irritated when we told her we had a Togo order. Again sad to write this but right now, not a place I recommend. read more

Fantastic Cafe - Wouldn't answer my call kept answering then clicking on me. - American Near Me - San Pedro, California

This is a real bare-bones kind of place. You order at the counter (which has a very beach concession stand feel with the letterboards) and then you take a number to whichever table you want to sit at. The prices are pretty cheap - I got an order of pancakes (which they call hotcakes? ok..) and they were like $7. Food came out fairly quickly and the portion size was definitely hearty. Did not leave hungry. But I am very done with the 'ordering at the counter' type of places that I seem to keep ending up at. I'd prefer a diner where you are seated and they take your order at the table, but this place was decent for a quick group breakfast. read more

I solely go through the drive thru for a small order of fries. The fries are always delicious! Drive thru lane runs fast and the customer service is always wonderful. read more

Customer service sucks the employees in the drive thru are really rude the food is okay not be going back for a good while.

During the years I lived in El Segundo, CA, I rarely visited the Fantastic Cafe on Main Street just a few blocks from my apartment. However, since I worked in Carson and Long Beach, CA, my work team and I frequented the San Pedro location from time to time, as we were always working at the terminals. We got an early start at work, so we almost never went there for breakfast. However, we sometimes found ourselves eating here for lunch and I was always satisfied. My usual "go-to" menu item was the Carne Asada burrito. It was reasonably priced, tasted really good and never left you hungry. From what I recall, this burrito felt like a "2-pounder" and was chock full of yummy goodness; and they didn't skimp on the meat. Their ¼ pound burgers were pretty solid too. Maybe not IN-N-Out, good, but pretty darn good nonetheless. Also of note is their grilled chicken salad. Not exactly the healthiest option as it was topped with lots of cheese, but they didn't skimp on the chicken, and I left full every time. read more

Food is gas. Service is gas. ambiance is gas. This place should have 100 stars. Fantastic cafe is community driven. If your not for that community feeling go to Whole Foods read more

Staple for breakfast and lunch. Forever a sp favorite. Get the burritos. Keep it simple read more

Fantastic Cafe - American Near Me - San Pedro, California

Located on its own land. Has its own parking lot. Ordered a chicken wrap and fried zucchini fries. Chicken wrap was very tasty and delicious with fresh ingredients. The fried zucchini fries were crispy and delicious as well. And so was the ranch it comes with. read more

Fantastic Cafe - the entrance to the restaurant - American Near Me - San Pedro, California

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Foods okay. Pricing's okay. Come here to grab dinner occasionally. Usually stick to breakfast served all day items. Why one star? Your establishment continues to put warm/hot foods into to-go styrofoam containers. Parts of the styrofoam melt into the food I've ordered. Styrene is known to cause cancer and hormonal issues. Overall, it is BAD to consume. Please change to a better option. read more

When you can't think of a place to eat or have too many people with different tastes, Fantastic is the way to go... I have to admit, I am a picky one... and Fantastic is always accommodating. I'm the one that gets a breakfast burrito without the eggs hahaha!! What's good you ask... well, can't go wrong with a burrito from Fantastic. Also, the burgers are great and I really enjoy their chicken salad. Whether I am ordering over the phone or in person, the staff is always great. read more

Living in the area 16 years This was my first and last time here Pastrami ( bread hard, meat semi tough Fries old totally $18 Wasted read more

Fantastic Cafe - Tough meat Maybe because it was the end of the night 9:pm ‍ - American Near Me - San Pedro, California

Been coming here since they opened! You can depend on the food perfectly prepared every time! If you have "any" complaint, tell the staff immediately, and they'll take care of it. read more

Trash... uncooked fries... forgot the pastrami on the chili cheese fries... save yourself the trouble and go to Troy's on Pacific...

Whew...what's going on with this place? Smaller portions and higher prices....that's what's going on! Ordered two hamburger plates and 2 chicken salads and a side of chili...$55! Onion rings and French Fries come with the hamburger plate and these items were so soggy as to be inedible. Hamburger had a very thin meat patty that was hard and tasteless. Thanks but no thanks! This restaurant used to offer fast comfort food that was a step above places like McDonalds, etc. but clearly the step is now below that level. It'll be awhile before I try this eatery again. Too bad....so sad! read more

Upper tier char broil burger joint. Most of these type of food places sorta fall in the same level of meeting expectations- I found this one better than most. read more

Why!! Why!!! Been coming here for over 15 years. And they broke my heart today. No shakes! No Coke products! Ok ok.. maybe I'm exaggerating. But the Fries!! What happened? The ranch! Where's the creamy taste? No Fantastics no!! The quality just went down big time! On the plus side they have Horchata thats my 2 star. read more