What a lovely throwback place!! The whole 50's vibe is working...darling "car" upholstery booths, 50's tunes on the sound system and classic diner food. I love the curved big windows in front, with the two seater booths! My breakfast go-to is the avocado, bacon, cheddar cheese omelette, and this one did not disappoint! Service was friendly and my coffee cup was never empty. This, longtime Long Beach staple, is in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood. Plenty of parking available in their lot. read more

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Visiting George's 50's Diner in Long Beach was genuinely such a special experience for me! One of my favorite movies EVER, A Cinderella Story, was filmed here. Walking inside and recognizing a place I've seen on screen so many times was such a full-circle moment. I loved seeing all of the little details in person and, of course, taking way too many photos. It truly felt like stepping into the movie for a minute. Beyond the movie connection, George's has such a fun classic diner atmosphere. The retro 50s style gives it so much character and makes it feel like a little time capsule in the middle of Long Beach. The waitress was so sweet and our food was absolutely wonderful. As a huge fan of the movie, this was an absolute bucket-list stop for me and completely worth the visit. Seeing such an iconic filming location from a movie that has meant so much to me over the years was honestly a dream! read more

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Hahaha! We went here because it's a Long Beach icon. The breakfast was good (hard to screw up breakfast). My Friday morning breakfast club all enjoyed our meals. Our only complaint is that the restroom facilities for the place are outside the restaurant on the far end of the parking lot ... like an outhouse!!! LMAO! Since our breakfast club are a bunch of old farts every one of us had to make the trip, one twice, so there were complaints all around. It is what it is,,this place has been around for some 70 or 80 years and is a historic site (at least at the city level) and no one would want them alter the building. But none of the guys are asking to go back there. And I don't imagine they will. The service was excellent. An older lady we joked has probably been there since George was the busboy, but that is not fair, she's only in her 50s or 60s. She was attentive and put up with our group of old men, and one in particular who kept trying to flirt with her. I do recommend George's. If you're under 70, the bathroom is not a big deal ... and yes, it was spotless. read more

Neighborhood Gem Alert Finally tried the diner my boyfriend's family has been raving about and now I totally get the hype! It's a cozy, family-owned spot with that old-school charm that makes you instantly feel welcome. The portions are huge and super affordable. I ordered a veggie omelette (added cheese and avocado, because... yum), and it was packed with flavor. My partner got the huevos rancheros, and of course I stole a few bites...definitely getting that next time! My plate also came with a side, so I went for the banana pancakes. I only made it through half because I was so full, but they were so good. Overall, this place has great energy, hearty food, and prices that make it easy to become a regular. Bonus: it's walking distance from home. read more

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The food comes out super fast. A true short order cook experience. I am talking about 3-5 min tops. FAST! I got the 54 Kaiser omelette with hash browns and a pancake instead of toast. Prices were extremely reasonable. My hash browns could have been slightly crispier and my pancake could have been slightly fluffier, but all in all great diner food. Whatever was lacking in taste and texture was made up for with charm, ambience, and fast/friendly service. The AC was kicking and felt really good on such a hot day. There are these cool 2-top tables right next to floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Atlantic. There is a long counter and then another area off to the side with booths for larger parties. Awesome natural light for your selfies and foodie pics. A great 50's Diner! read more

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I really enjoy the ambiance and vibe of this place. It almost feels like stepping back in time when you walk in. The menu is very extensive, with a wide variety of options, and the prices are quite reasonable. The service is excellent--everyone is very courteous, and the establishment is very clean. The owners and staff are genuinely friendly, which makes the experience even better. One interesting thing is that the restroom is located outside in the parking lot, which caught me off guard at first. But I suppose that might be part of the building's original layout from when it was first established. I've been here multiple times now, and it really feels like a hidden gem. It's a nice little sanctuary where you can just relax, enjoy the food, and soak in the vibe. read more

We've lived in Long Beach for a few years now and are always excited when we learn about another historical spot! George's 50's Diner was the star location in the Hilary Duff film A Cinderella Story, so we had to come check out the hype! We were immediately seated on a Tuesday morning into a snug booth by a very welcoming host, and our waitress was just as kind and hospitable. I opted for their steak and eggs platter which was incredibly flavorful and the perfect size for me! My friend got an egg platter with their home fries, we added extra onions on top which was definitely the move! The ambiance is definitely different than the film, having experienced a fire a few years back, but the history remains. Definitely a must do for the food and the memories! Thank you for the hospitable service! read more

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Cool 50's themed diner, very friendly staff. Food was good and what you would expect from a diner. Prices are very reasonable. I will definitely stop back when I'm in the area. read more

Food is soggy ang disgusting!! No flavor! And the owner lady is rude AF. She's a typical Karen ! I've never been treated so disrespectfully. Don't eat here. The food is not fresh. The nostalgia is it! She cares more about who's parking in her parking lot. She needs to retire. read more

A great little retro diner down in Long Beach. I am working through a list of all diners in LA County and next up on my list was George's. It's a classic Los Angeles throwback diner, which I personally love. They don't have outside seating, but they have plenty of tables inside as well as counter seating. Our server was also extremely polite and everything that we ordered came out as requested and quickly. They have a large parking lot attached with plenty of free spaces so parking will never be an issue. For my first visit I chose the Hamburger Steak & Eggs and really enjoyed all of it. The eggs were cooked exactly as I requested, and the steak was done perfectly. It had a lot of flavor and the portion size was very generous. The coffee was strong and the price was fair so I would definitely recommend to any diner fan or to anyone searching for a great casual spot for breakfast or lunch. read more

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Upon arrival, observed an artist updating the mural on the back. Looks nice. Upon entry, was promptly greeted and seated. I had the 54 Kaiser omelette with hash browns and toast. My wife had an egg sandwich. Her only complaint was the bread could have been toasted longer. (The food did arrive fast). My omelette was good though I barely tasted the onions. The hash browns left a lot to be desired. Not hot and also could have been cooked through better. Only other bad was we never got a return for drink refresh, but I did get a tea to go. The interior was nice with good time-frame themed images. I would give it a 2nd chance. read more

It had been too long since I had been back to George's. I found it better than ever! The place was pretty packed, the food was great, service was wonderful, reasonable prices. read more

George's 50's Diner - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California

I came here because A Cinderella story. I love that they have their own parking lot which is hard to find in Long Beach. It definitely give 50 vibes. I do wish they had a gift shop section or a movie wall. The owners were super nice and friendly. They were really open to recommendations. I wish they had vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options. My friend wasn't able to eat any food. I got the 2 pancake platter. It was simple. The pancake needs to be more fluffy. It's like pancakes you can make at home. read more

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Neighborhood restaurant which opens for breakfast & lunch only. Decent food & friendly service. Want to support the local business so it will stay open. It has a cute ambiance & makes me feel nostalgic whenever I go here. Check this restaurant out especially when there's a long wait at other restaurants on Atlantic. read more

Have pass by for many years and always have been wanting to try. Well today we finally did. It was ok in my opinion. Whenever in the area we might stop by again. My only negative was that they don't have real butter. So maybe o won't be back lol. read more

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Had bad service and by the time i received my food it was cold. The food tasted bland and the booth wasnt clean before they sat us down.

Food was very good. The service was wonderful. Our wait person was wonderful. Kind, warm and caring. Made the meal.

The service is great, place is cute and clean, the food is good! Had the imperial 66 and it was good. read more

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Definitely a nice place to sit down and grab a cup of coffee. Very nostalgic, great location and good parking. The food is absolutely delicious and prices are not bad at all! I would definitely recommend this place if you were looking to find a new venue to take that girl you're interested on a date. Fast and friendly service. One of the best views a diner in Long Beach has to offer. read more

Came across this little place last weekend and I felt like I stepped into the 50's. They had cute window seating for two and counters with stools. I ordered a jalapeño burger with onion rings and it was delicious. The only negative is the server wasn't too attentive. read more

I've always wanted to try George's 50's Diner. Diners usually have really good food and even better vibes. The food: I ordered the two eggs with sausage breakfast special and added two pancakes. The eggs and sausage were good -- exactly what you'd expect at any solid breakfast spot. The pancakes were just okay. They tasted fine but had a grainy texture, almost like the mix wasn't blended properly. The atmosphere: It's designed to feel like a 50's diner, and for the most part, it does. However, it looks like they expanded the restaurant at some point and didn't carry the theming into that area. That's where we were seated. The service: All the staff I interacted with were super friendly, which I appreciated. The 50's diner theme got me through the door, but I was hoping the food would be strong enough to bring me back. Not sure it is. read more

Such a cute diner! If you love A Cinderella Story like me you will enjoy the atmosphere. We all enjoyed our food as well. read more

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We live only minutes away so order from here often. Everything is very good and very tasty! And the 1950s vibe is fun!

A One-of-a-Kind Los Angeles Gem! If you are looking for a dining experience that is unique and bursting with charm, you must check out George's 50s Diner in Long Beach. This place isn't just a diner; it's a step back in time! The aesthetic and charm are one-of-a-kind. The whole place, from the colored booths to the classic decor, feels like a true, authentic, old-school mom and pop diner that you don't see anymore. It's immaculate, vibrant, and full of nostalgic character. But the atmosphere is only half the story. The heart of George's 50s Diner is its amazing staff. It's clear that this is a family-run and operated establishment, and the folks who work there are genuinely so kind and welcoming. A huge kudos to George, Helen, Arturo, and the entire staff... you make every visit feel like coming home. Don't miss out on this Los Angeles gem! read more

Great service great food very chill place to relax and bring friends over love the 50s look I would highly recommend this place Most definitely coming back read more

Order a steak for breakfast and the steak sauce taste funny expired 2025 July the toast,bread was old tasting .

So I have passed by this place so many times and it always looks closed so I never stop. We were in the area and starving, so after driving around we decided to make a stop since we saw it was open. The location is right on the corner in Bixby Knolls. The restaurant is like an old fashioned diner. They recently had some renovations done so it was great to see that it was open again. The atmosphere definitely gives off that 50s car hop vibe. I wish there was a bit more decor to set the scene. Our waitress was nice and took our order. Our food came out pretty quick which was a plus. I ended up ordering the biscuits and gravy with a side order of sausage. Everything tasted yummy. A few of the other items on the menu caught my eye so hopefully when we are in the area and trying to find somewhere to eat, we will stop here again. I heard the shakes are a hit and must try-so I will def be back. read more

For being a breakfast and lunch place I expected it to be great. I ordered the country fried steak as I always do at diners and this was the worst I have ever had. I always ask for the gravy on the side because I like it crispy. This thing came soggy and it looked like they scrapped off the gravy to give it to me on the side. It seriously looked like a frozen microwave meal. Nothing had flavor. The hash browns were bland and the eggs were just eggs, nothing special. The pancake was dry, not fluffy at all. My husband had the chorizo omelette which was ok but it's hard to mess up chorizo. The country potatoes had no flavor. I was grossed out I couldn't eat my food. Then they added a whole other charge to our check that they tried to say was the kids drinks charging us 4.25 for each kids drink. I was really hoping to like it because of the theme but it was horrible and will never try again. read more

It's a cute dinner, however I wouldn't go back. My eggs were not cooked all the way. They gave us our food and never brought our toast. We asked for water didn't receive that as well. They didn't ask if we wanted more coffee. read more

I accidentally went to work when I wasn't scheduled and it was a gloomy day. Not to worry! George's 50's diner was right around the corner awaiting me with a warm and comforting plate of biscuits and gravy with a sunny side of eggs and sausage. Thank you for the welcoming atmosphere and the delicious food! I'll be coming back with friends next time. read more

George's 50's Diner - Biscuits and Gravy - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California

Love another local place for a good home cooked meal!! A go to place for good service and delicious generous servings of food ! The decor and ambiance is the best!! With 50's memorabilia throughout the diner, I miss places like this!! Thank you for keeping Diner's ALIVE!! read more

The service is okay the waitress only attended us to seat us, serve our food, then the bill. She did not ask in between if we needed more water or refills or napkins. Which I guess wasn't bad but I wanted more water. I ordered chili cheese fries, and a bowl of chili. Not served as pictured (which is what you expect) and honestly not that great at all and she seemed bothered I wanted sour cream on the side. Made me feel sick. My son usually eats all his burger and fries mind you the burger is only meat and bun we asked for cheese he did not like it. My husband ordered a bacon cheeseburger with bbq instead of sauce, they put the sauce and bbq, it was gross. They don't have real salsa served with the chilaquiles which was disappointing tasted like Tostitos. We will not be coming back. 2 stars because the diner at least looked cute and the hot chocolate was good. read more

George's 50's Diner - Hot chocolate - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I have lived in this area for 14 years and never ate here until my attempt on Monday, Jan 19th. We were given a table (party of 3) and menus. We sat there for 15 minutes and watched other customers (most likely "regulars") get waited on. I felt invisible. I am not one to write negative reviews. We got up to leave and made a comment to the waitress and she did nor said anything to make a stay. It was a very awkward experience. So I will not be going back. read more

Been wanting to try this place since moving to the area a few years ago. It's very clean, with ample table and booth seating, nice pictures of old celebrities along the walls, as well as a few pictures of movie shoots that have taken place there. I found the place exceptionally clean, practically could eat off the floor, and everything looked brand new, like a time capsule. I had a full "Tornado" (an egg scramble with ham, onion, tomato, mushroom, 2 kind of cheese, home fries and perhaps some other stuff), a humungous plate of food. Tasted pretty fresh but lacked seasoning, almost no salt to speak of (perhaps for the older folks who are watching their sodium?) Fortunately with some ketchup and hot sauce, it tasted quite good, and I was totally surprised that I finished this massive serving, which came with a pancake (on the thin side and well-browned, with a slightly crispy 'crust'). We also got an 57 New Yorker Omelet with hashbrowns...enjoyed the omelet, while it was on the thin and slightly dry-cooked side, also very low salt...perhaps good to add your own, but as-is was underseasoned. On the upside, everything was served hot and fresh, and our server was very warm and attentive. Also ordered a club sandwich on wheat to take home. It was fresh, although a little underwhelming in the flavor department, and it was griddled a little dark, and fries were a little pale. Very nice place, food was pretty good, and a nice place to come to visit. Will have to come back and try some other things! read more

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People were nice and food was good but there was zero music. Not a good vibe/fun vibe. I was reading other reviews that mentioned they had music, so maybe it had broken down. I'll be checking it out one more time, so hopefully the vibe is better before deciding to continue coming or if it's a two time thing read more

What a great breakfast place The food was amazing and the staff were so friendly and welcoming read more

Every time I come to George's diner, the owner Helen makes me feel like I'm at home. Their breakfast is like comfort food. When you walk in it feels like you're in a 50's style movie which I love! Thank you guys for a great experience. read more

Took the day off and decided to visit this place for breakfast. My daughter and I had breakfast here for years when she was little, and I am glad to see the place is just as great now as it was then. I was happy to see the 3 egg platter with hash brown and sausage is still on their menu, high is what I always ordered. Everything is always cooked to perfection, and their service has always been friendly. Great place if you're looking for a great American breakfast. read more

I absolutely LOVE this cute little spot. Nice decor and amazing service by Silvia! Would recommend and my nieces told me this is where a movie was filmed! How neat!! read more

The food here is very good. There are many different burgers to choose from, sandwiches, and breakfast is served all day! The decor inside is super cool, with bright colors that make you feel like you are back in the 50's at a car hop. Great food and great service too! My favorite burger here is the patty melt! The shakes are also truly delicious! read more

George's 50's Diner - Patty melt and fries - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, California