Not the best of hospital cafés but its ok, just ok... Some of the veggies can be heavy handed in…read morethe oil or butter, and the sandwiches are almost always toasted in butter. Not so healthy, considering its a hospital cafeteria. The salad bar is always cold and the salad and veggies are usually pretty fresh and crisp, and it's really cheap only 16¢ an ounce! The daily selections are ok, nothing to rave about but meh it's hit or miss. What's really disappointing is the clam chowder, not clammy, not potato-y either just a lot of creamy nothing! I don't recommend it, it's more like a cream of celery soup. The chicken soup is also disappointing, tastes like canned Campbell's soup.. Blehhhh! So if your hear stick with the salad bar or a sandwich , or a daily selection depending on what's on the menu ..like I said before ok food, not bad but not particularly good either

Hidden gem the food is so good and high quality and they have great prices and the staff is super…read morefriendly

The happy hour menu is definitely worth checking out! There's a great selection of food and drinks,…read moreand it's such a fun way to enjoy the restaurant without spending a fortune. The portions are satisfying, the menu has plenty of choices, and everything we tried was delicious. I especially loved the happy hour vibe -- perfect for meeting up with friends, grabbing a drink after work, or enjoying a casual bite. Great food, great specials, and a fun atmosphere. I'll definitely be back for happy hour again! Highly recommend checking out their happy hour menu!

Hands down my favorite brunch spot! My husband and I love getting the kouign-amann no matter what…read more The tomato bisque soup with the grilled cheese is one of my favorites as well. Perfectly seasoned and so cozy on an overcast morning. The staff are exceptionally sweet and I was able to have a conversation with one of the owners. I love how welcoming everyone is; feels just like home.

It's just cafeteria food. I ate here when my son was born in this hospital, and when I got hungry,…read moreI came to the cafeteria to grab a bite. It is not the worst food around but not the best either. I enjoy the cafeteria more at Olive View Medical Center, but here the food is just eh, okay, bland but edible; the burgers are passable, and the nuggets with enough ketchup are not bad. Fries are good, but obviously prices are not bad. At the end of the day, though, it's just cafeteria food; don't expect gourmet lunch or dinner.

This hospital cafeteria just re-opened in February 2021 after new remodeling. Wow!…read more After the new remodeling it has opened up with many new choices and wider variety. Now includes an omelette bar in the morning for breakfast, an ethnic counter that serves one meal every day of the week from Indian food to Mexican tacos to Mediterranean plates. The grill also has very solid options from the wholesome black bean burger to the chicken quesadilla to the special of the day. Finally, also a pizza counter with personal size pizzas andddd a salad bar/panini bar. Wow! Go to drinks: blue bottle cold brew coffee, the selection of bubblies (white peach ginger), rose bottled cold tea. Go to breakfast: Arroz Caldo. Love the filipino cafeteria lady that serves it too, she so humble, sweet and homely. Now takes hospital credit, and all credit cards, without any minimum charge.

Open since 1956, I have known about this place for quite some time as a Long Beach landmark and…read morefinally got my chance to try it this past weekend. I will say it's one of the best Chicken Fried Steaks that I've ever had. Also one of the best Cinnamon Rolls I've had all year. Inside is quite large and has many different seating options from counter, to booth, to table, to outdoor. We chose to sit at the counter and the only issue we had was that no one came to take our order or bring us water for about 10+ minutes. After that, though, our server was very polite and everything came out fast after that. They don't have a dedicated parking lot, but it was easy for us to find free street parking close by. The menu is very large, and one thing that we noticed was how popular their bakery items were. Their pie and cake slices were flying off the shelves, in slice and whole form. We must've saw over two dozen cake orders happen in just a short time we were there. I started off the meal with the Cinnamon Roll, and it was giant and delicious. I really liked the glaze on it and enjoyed every bite. I wish they would not add raisins, that would be my only request, but still it was very nice. I followed that with a Country Fried Steak and honestly thought it was incredible. It was one of the best that I've had ever, and I think it was due to the quality of the meat and the breading. The steak was juicy and every part about it was just great. The hashbrowns were also extra crispy and the combo was just perfect. I would highly recommend this place to anyone and will say that it's the best Chicken Fried Steak in Los Angeles county.

I got my daughter's birthday cake from here 2 months ago. They were very friendly and helpful over…read morethe phone in helping me determine what size cake I needed for my party size. We opted for the red velvet cake. They have so many options for cakes and cupcakes though. Although they don't decorate cakes, it was beautiful and delicious. The restaurant itself is also nice. I have gone in a couple of times for lunch and breakfast. It can get quite full though, so be prepared for that. Parking can also be a bit rough since there isn't a parking lot. However, I think on certain days, you can park in the lot across the street (pay attention to signage). I'll have to return to eat soon and do a proper review of the restaurant.

This place has a reputation for being only for "old people". Let me just say the age demographic is…read morechanging. They have live music on Friday and Saturday nights in lounge no cover. Sure some of it is "classic rock" but a lot of other genres are represented too. I had the most delicious ahi steak with a bacon green onion peppercorn sauce and a bowl of soy sauce with wasabi that made this an umami dish beyond charting! So delicious. No pictures because I inhaled it. If you are looking for a delicious, fun, safe night out, Phil's is it!

One side is banquet room the other side is man cave with a bar. A place to hang out with friends…read moreand live music. We waited a bit for our food but had music to entertain us so we didn't complain much. The rack of lamb was beautifully done to a medium rare. My chicken Parm was very homemade tender, juicy chicken with a great sauce on top.

edit: I'm just here TO* say…read more I always get the chilaquiles torta, but my family gets different dishes and they all look great!

Super cool little spot with a really lengthy menu with something for everyone. Service was great,…read morethe food was pretty solid and it's a good spot for sure! However, I'd suggest not ordering bennys or poached eggs here cause apparently that's an extremely complicated task that is clearly impossible. How are you sending out hard boiled eggs that are allegedly poached? Like the eyeball test basically tells you that hose eggs are over Yes, have them re fire and no biggy. But the point is to have eggs WITH your meal not twenty minutes after.

Specials like tacos…read more Sandwiches made to order Chicken tenders Burgers Fries Peet's coffee

I am actually blown away by how good this sandwich is. I have no idea why the reviews are so low…read morehere! This was GREAT food especially considering it is a little cafe inside of a State Government building. I just started working in this building and I will definitely come back weekly! My matcha latte was a little too sweet for me but there is an option to make it less sweet so I'll definitely do that next time. But this sandwich, wow, super high quality! The bread was great, the chicken breast was delicious, and generous helpings of avocado. And it's a LARGE sandwich, you definitely get your money's worth with this one. I ordered online so it was ready when I got there. There are 3 different ordering stations so you have to pick up your food in separate places if you order a coffee and something to eat, but everyone was so helpful, that was easy to navigate. Honestly everyone was very nice! There is plenty of seating inside (and they have tons of AC during this hot time). They also have outside seating but that is harder to come by.

We went to the Crooked Duck for the first time yesterday. What a great meal and why it took me so…read morelong to stop by. We ordered: Duck chili - good and flavorful Duck Chili Omelet- it was devoured Atlantis Melt- Roasted Turkey with coleslaw grilled on rye with jack cheese and sweet potato fries. It was one of my favorite sandwiches. We were told they make the turkey in house. Blackened Chicken and Jack Sandwich with onion rings. The onion rings were some of the best I've had. We should have ordered more. The staff was so sweet and so was the owner. Would definitely back for more.

I stopped by The Crooked Duck and had a really solid experience overall…read more What We Ordered Flat Iron Steak & Eggs (Steak and eggs with caramelized onions, breakfast potatoes, and toast) Corned Beef Hash & Eggs (Served with breakfast potatoes and toast) Banana Nut Muffin Club Sandwich with turkey bacon. The Food The banana nut muffin was absolutely delicious and easily my favorite item of the meal -- moist, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The steak, eggs, and potatoes were okay overall. My only issue was that the steak and potatoes were a bit too salty for my taste. That said, the pieces of steak that weren't overly salty were actually really good and flavorful, so it wasn't a total miss. Atmosphere & Service This is a small restaurant with amazing decor and a great vibe. The atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable. Customer service was excellent, and the owner was super cool and friendly, which really added to the experience. Overall Experience Good food, great service, and a nice atmosphere. With a little less salt on some of the dishes, this place would be even better. I'd definitely come back and try more items.

my favorite soul.... food! everything is.hot and juicy yummy…read morethey know.whats going on with the food for your soul... !

This was my go to for soul food last 5 years, but last time here, maybe they have a new cook, but…read moreit was incredibly salty and the liver onions was dried and hard as a 90yo alcoholic liver. Wish they just say no liver instead of unloading it onto an old customer! Will give it another shot, but this was bad. I give a 3, cuz it was good in the past.

Oh Polly. Let's get into the good & bad…read more It was busy the Friday afternoon I had gone. I got sat right away regardless. I love the home diner feel, it's cute and cozy inside. I ordered the breakfast burrito ... ..... Where's the flavor ?!!! It was extremely bland. Very depressing. I only liked the quality of the tortilla. No side salsa or anything with it. I had fruit as a side. The blueberry muffin with salted butter was absolutely delicious though!! I don't normally get a blueberry muffin but this one was super good!! Sweet but not too sweet. After paying I had asked last minute for a chocolate chip cookie & I'm assuming the manager gave it on the house. I thought that was super kind. The cookie was pretty good. I loved the crunch & chewiness to it. It was one of the better chocolate chip cookies I had. Service was on point, our waiter was ON IT. I was impressed. There's some parking on the side of the restaurant, otherwise there's also street parking.

Polly's Pies serves classic diner fare that is decent but ultimately unremarkable. The food isn't…read morebad, but much of it tastes generic and lacks the freshness or character that makes a meal memorable. One unfortunate reality of modern casual dining is that many restaurants rely heavily on commercially prepared, "heat-and-serve" ingredients. While I can't say exactly how every dish at Polly's is made, some savory items occasionally gave me the impression of being reheated or sourced from pre-made commercial products rather than cooked from scratch. As for the bakery, Polly's says that some of its desserts are baked in-house, and I have no reason to doubt that. However, they still tasted somewhat mass-produced to me. My biggest criticism is the sweetness. Pies like the Apple Pie and Banberry (banana and strawberry) Pie leaned heavily toward sweetness without enough acidity, spice, or other contrasting flavors to create a more balanced, complex dessert. Many of the cream pies also seemed overloaded with whipped cream, which further masked the filling. The standout items, in my opinion, are the muffins and biscuits. They tasted noticeably fresher than the other baked goods and had a pleasant texture and flavor. Served warm with butter, they're easily the highlight of the meal. Overall, Polly's Pies is a perfectly acceptable diner if you're looking for a casual meal, but it isn't a place I'd seek out for its savory dishes. The pies are decent, though sweeter than I prefer, while the muffins and biscuits are the bakery items I'd happily order again.