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    Happy Diner

    4.2 (246 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    HAPPY DINER ATMOSPHERE

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

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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

    Coconut Pineapple Waffle

    Quick attentive service, and delicious food. The egg, bacon and waffle special was a good choice. The waffle was fluffy inside and crispy on the outside with a great amount of pineapple and shredded coconut. Lots of parking.

    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.

    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

    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.

    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!

    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!

    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.

    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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    4.0
    (696 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    Drastically improved in comparison to years ago. I've returned a few times recently. Food has been…read moregreat every time. Multiple outstanding experiences with minimal nitpicky issues. The roast beef hash is a stand out dish. Served with hash browns thank you. It's very meaty flavorful, not canned. Texas omelette is their chili omelette. Long winded. I've been craving a chili omelette and could not find a decent one I can eat. I have some limitations. Can't eat bell peppers or egg yolk, shouldn't eat cheese, canned chili messes up my stomach. One place, does it have bell peppers, no, ok, egg whites and no cheese. It arrives with no cheese topping but cheese inside, can't eat it, dumbaxxes. THEIRS HERE, outstanding. Turkey anything has real turkey, not lunchmeat. Onion rings are the beer batter type and very good. It's stupidly difficult to find good ones, they're here. Minor details matter. The little bowl of salsa is extremely good. I prefer the watery type like this over the thick kind. Pepper, most of the time I end up removing the cap because it barely comes out, not here. Parking very easy with their own large lot with a nice garden in the rear. Service outstanding every time, even the buss boy is on top of getting your beverage of choice quickly and keeping it topped off. It's been several years, they really turned it around. Any nitpicky issues are so minor they're not worth mentioning. There's a new king of cafe / coffee shop type of restaurant in the South Bay.

    Another place I had been wanting to go to since forever. It's been around a long time, and has a…read moregood reputation. In other words, my kinda place. I'm still on my quest for the ultimate tuna melt, so decided to give theirs a try. It was delicious; the tuna mix was likely the tastiest I've found in my travels so far. A choice of sides came with it; I chose a decent-sized salad. Took at peak at what other diners were having, and everything I saw looked really good. Place was busy, which is always a good sign. I got there around little after noon, and only had a five minute wait myself. (Apparently, they were open late once upon a time, but important to keep in-mind they close at 3p these days.) My server was helpful, friendly and efficient. Atmosphere was everything I'd want in a diner. A great choice when one is remotely in the area!

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    Gold old bacon and eggs with hash browns: good sized portions and delicious.
    Gold old bacon and eggs with hash browns: good sized portions and delicious.
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    Black Bear Diner Torrance

    3.6
    (1.3k reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    My experience was great I went to the location in vista the food was delicious I would recommend…read morethe restaurant to friends and family.

    Bring out those loose pants Jerry, you're getting to black bear diner!…read more I came in for breakfast because cmon... who doesn't love a diner style breakfast?! I had their orange juice... 10/10 amazing! Freshly squeezed. Not any of that bright yellow orange juice from a bottle... it has the pulp and just is so refreshing, it's the perfect go to for a breakfast drink. I haven't had chocolate chip pancakes in honestly, way too long. That was my order for this day. I said bring on the chocolate chip pancakes!! I kid you not, after 10 minutes of ordering or so the food appeared. It was FAST. I was like wait she was JUST here?!, I was so taken back and impressed by the speed of service honestly. They were locked in back there in the kitchen. I have 0 complaints. The food hit the spot. I literally could not find anything to complain about. The pancakes were perfect, absolutely packed with chocolate chips. Super chocolatey and fluffy. Eggs and sausage are pretty standard, but still, no complaints from me. The salty and savory compliment the sweetness from all the chocolate chips. I was stuffed at the end. I finished my plate and had to be rolled out of there like a broken down tire. Phew. Amazing. Hits the spots. Sends you to sleep. Also like mentioned, wear your loose pants because their portions are generous! Parking is in the plaza. Restrooms are in the back left when you enter. They also have a cute gift shop with items as well as their bakery display case. The ambiance is just as you would imagine, it's a diner home feel. Cozy and warm.

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