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    Happy Diner

    4.2 (244 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 3:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Beef stroganoff cheese omelette
    Jason U.

    Great service , great staff .. good served hot and fresh to order ., kinda loud local hangout joint .. parking kinda small during peak times

    Chilaquiles
    Angelina H.

    This place pretty much always hits, you honestly can't really go wrong, I always come here for breakfast so I can't say much about lunch or dinner items, but can always count on having a yummy breakfast here! Service when I go is usually bare minimum, so I feel it could be better, but as far & food and portions go it's definitely something I can recommend & keep going back to!

    Roy  enjoying the new happy diner off of Western and 25th St. so happy
    Dr Nasa D.

    New location right off Western and 25th yummy awesome food, friendly service and reasonable prices breakfast sandwich and meatloaf sandwich are my favorites. Roy is having the Spanish omelette they have traditional diner food, but they also have some bomb Mexican dishes that are totally legit and I've liked everything. I've tried here and at their other locations. This is a family business and it's very consistent and there's always a family member present making sure everything is right. Give it a try. It's nice convenient spot for South Shores and upper San Pedro now has a happy diner, conveniently close to Palos Verdes also and the nearby beach and Royal Palms great place to start the day with your family before a big day at the beach

    Meat Lovers
    Mellanie A.

    My aunt brought my mom and I here for breakfast the other day and I opted for the Meat Lovers Omelette. Our waitress brought me my plate with the food almost hanging off and some hash brown fell, sloppy work. She was also inattentive but it is what it is. Back to the food, I was a little over it after the first few bites and the hash brown had somewhat of a weird flavor. The omelette itself tasted a bit too oily/buttery to my liking and I got a little stomach ache afterwards. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again.

    Specials- 7/12/16

    They have a big selection, with breakfast being their "best". Food is delicious, and they will happily adjust your order to your request/diet ( I do it all the time). I feel like we get a good value for the money. They are very good about keeping your drinks filled, and the food comes up quick after you order. Parking at this location can get packed, so sometimes we choose to park on the street ( spaces are close together). Two restrooms available at this location, both large enough to accommodate handicapped access. It can get crowded, especially early in the day, so be prepared. The downside: the noise. It's very noisy. You will not have an "intimate dining experience", that's for sure. If you are looking for that, this isn't your place. There is one bus boy and one very loud waitress that works on the weekend, plus the kitchen staff are always dropping things and making noise (the kitchen is up front and out in the open). For a family outing ( that's what we are... a family of four), it's just fine, and doesn't bother us. ENJOY!

    Veggie Omelette
    Randi L.

    THIS PLACE IS PERFECT. Fast service, amazing food and the coziest restaurant. The menu is huge. They have all breakfast items with lunch and dinner options. It's hard to make a decision! The parking lot is a bit small and the location is odd but there's parking on the street too. This is a perfect spot to go for breakfast or brunch! The workers are the best too, friendly atmosphere for sure.

    Azteca omelet
    Ruthie S.

    I can't rave enough about this place. First time there today with my sister and her husband. We tried each others and we were all impressed. And will be back on a weekly basis. I can't wait to try the other items on the menu. Service was great. Our server was super friendly and all around just a great personality- I wish I could remember her name but the food coma has set in.

    Spacious indoor dining area
    Gregory G.

    I didn't know a place like this existed. I came with a friend from work who was familiar with the area and she knew of this place. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and treated like family. I watched as other customers came in after me, and the staff knew them by first name. We sat in their spacious dining area and I ordered the San Pedro Burrito. It came recommended by the server. When my food came, the server brought both red and green sauce to go with my food. After cutting the burrito in half, you could see and feel the steam coming out of it! It was hot and you could see the melted cheese spreading as I pulled the burrito apart. You could tell, this place cooks their food with their hearts and every dish has it's own personal touch from the cooks. Please stop by and try this place. You will be pleasantly surprised. I was!

    Happy Dinner Scrambler
    Geraldine R.

    Friendly employees and delicious food! Took a while for our food to be served, but we weren't in any rush so the slower service didn't bother us. This place was quite busy in the early afternoon. Will come back sometime!

    Breakfast Burrito - great price and quality!
    Jackson S.

    Every time I visit my son in SP I stop here for b'fast burritos. Someday I'll sit down for breakfast! Service is always prompt.

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    Great food. Friendly staff. Little to no wait. Busy but they pay attention. Nice family spot.

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    Great service, great atmosphere, great food. Huevos Rancheros with green chili is fantastic. Me and my wife love this place!

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    Good diner food. Fast fresh and very tasty. Will be going back to this establishment on 25th and Western Avenue in San Pedro

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    Service has gone down hill, I corrected a previous review because I was invited back by Ursula the…read moresocial media manager and she fixed my order but unfortunately the staff is the problem, as they can't even get orders correct and when you tell them about an issue they take it very personal instead of owning up to it, and want to argue with you. Unfortunately this is not the first time and no one has contacted me since the last issue and I'm over it. This time I ordered 3 chili cheese dogs no mustard 2 with no onion, they took my order correct unfortunately the cooks put onion on all 3 thankfully I checked in the drive thru, I sent one back, but all they did was scrape the onions off and throw more cheese to hide it, how do I know this is what they did? Because there was still onion in between the hot dog and the bun that the missed. When I mentioned it to them the denied that's what they did. Horrible staff at night, and it's ALWAYS THE SAME CREW

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