Some of the best diner food we've ever had. Polite, friendly and efficient service. Even the coffee was excellent. Can't ask for more than that. read more

You know, I usually went here on sundays after a busy day at work with my significant other. Usually, the service is good but this time I went during lunch time on a weekday and just took a seat near the hut area (green house) on the left side. They usually say just sit anywhere and we did. It took 20 minutes to even give us water and another 5 minutes until we finally got a waitress who was willing to take our order. Forgot my soup. Was ready to leave, but felt bad just leaving. I was a frequent customer but now I will try not to go there again. read more

It's not my favorite diner in the world and it could be a bit pricey. It's great for breakfast and good for lunch and dinner. As an adult it's not one of my favorite places to go but kids love it. They have awesome smoothies and the service is excellent. It's great for gatherings with friends or family. It can be a bit busy sometimes but generally I have a reasonable wait time. Their isn't anything particularly bad about the place. But it's also not necessarily exciting. read more

At first we weren't sure if we were gonna stop here because it look like a run down place from the outside. we took a gamble and we did! we keep coming back! It is an old school looking place but the food is wonderful! service is usually nice and for breakfast there usually packed! prices are totally fair! there eggs are fluffy and the nutella pancakes are wonderful but sweet! definitely reccommend read more

This diner is very good. The people here are very friendly and the food is fresh. The last time I went I got a chicken salad wrap and a Greek salad and everything was great. It's a small place so it can fill up quick but there is a diner right across the street that is never crowded and I'm sure if you went there you would know why. Only downside to this diner is I wish it was open later or possibly 24 hours. read more

A Long Beach staple that has been around for years. The history of the Laurel includes many owners and the cherry lime Ricky. This place is always great. The food is great, I have liked everything I have ate here. I could go on for hours about this place. It is always worth the wait. read more

What happened to this place? Used to be our go to if we were out late - always consistently good - not great but good. Called in an order to pickup and the food sucked. Bread on the club sandwich was not just burned - it was charred - the smell of the burned toast was a total turn off. Grilled cheese sandwich was greasy and limp. Asked for extra pickles and they gave us 5 little cups of mediocre cole slaw with a tiny pickle in a little bag. One of the pickles appeared to have a bite out of it. They gave us loads of catsup packets - why? For a turkey club? So over $20 for 2 sandwiches that ended up in the garbage. I called to tell them how disappointed I was and the guy was not interested. read more

My boyfriend loves this diner and I don't mind it. The food is okay I never jumped out of my seat. Very typical diner style. The bathroom is in a crawl space whole in the wall between their storage area and kitchen so I always feel I'm gonna go to the bathroom and never return lol..creepy!! This one man I can't stand who doesn't know how to use a credit card machine and when I call in my order he puts the phone down and starts a conversations with someone else who works there and I sat there for 5 mins listen to their smut talk...then he just hangs up the phone..he..makes me so anxious, again not my first choice or last just a place I eat quick and leave quick. read more

Best priced for best food and best service!!! This place is a true classic diner with class!

Great, traditional, "go to" Long Beach diner serving comfort food of every description including "start your day off right" satisfying breakfast dishes. Staff are very pleasant and courteous in this bustling environment. It's an "everybody knows your name" kind of diner. Very clean. 50's vibe. read more

This place is an institution in LB, they have a huge selection that you can get anytime of day. The food is pretty good and reasonably priced They deliver. The people that work there are always friendly. Coffee is decent. Best freaking iceberg wedge salad with fresh crumbled bacon and blue cheese on earth! read more

Everything I've eaten here has been very good, and the service is fast. The best chicken lemon soup I've ever tried. The elvis pancakes are warm, fluffy, awesomely tasty. The chicken gyro is very good, the salad is always very fresh. One complaint on the chicken gyro: The yogurt sauce changed. I am a huge fan of greek yogurt sauce, and this one's not so good, I think it's part mayo. Laurel, please take out the mayo. The 50s vibe is charming and cozy. read more

This place is really nice food-wise but the service we got wasn't the best. The waiter we had seemed to be new to waiting tables and he harder paid attention to us. We finished eating and sat waiting for 5 minutes and decided to get up and leave. He saw me at the register and came over really quick to give us our bill. He also messed up one of my orders, which was a big bummer because it was a to-go. Unfortunately I can't remember his name. People are really nice there but the decor in the place is awful. There's a puke green on the tables with red and black chairs and it doesn't tie together at all. I'm not a local, so it's definitely not a top choice for me. read more

The Laurel is a consistently great diner with food, atmosphere, and service to match. Whenever I need a casual meal when passing through Long Beach, it's my go to place to stop. From their soups and salads to sandwiches and burgers to the dinner specials, and lets not forget breakfast selections, you can't go wrong! The portions are generous to say the least. The food is fresh and tasty. I was just there yesterday and had one of my favorite salads of all time: The Laurel's Sunset Santorini Salad (Organic greens, feta, walnuts, red onion, dried cranberries, the house dressing & balsamic fig glaze with choice of chicken, avocado, salmon, or steak topping). And we then shared a rice pudding served in a x-large sundae glass with whip cream and sprinkled cinnamon. The waitress gave us cup of raisins gratis when we she heard us say we like them in rice pudding as she walked away! During peak hours it can get crowded. I like to go in between those times, for a late breakfast or an early dinner. Highly recommend this first rate diner! It's a gem. read more

This is the best place for breakfast right now in Long Beach. The hurricane took most things away... Even if wasn't the case, I think this diner is so cute. The line is ridiculous and can be annoying when you have a hungry 1 year old with a bad temper but once you are seated the service is fast. The breakfast food is decent.. Nothing fancy but I keep coming back :) read more

The laurel is an iconic part of long beach. I have been coming here for as long as I can remember. Anything you order is very good especially the chicken soup. I eat here once a week and will be for a very long time. read more

Loved it! Ordered a omelette which was great and the coffee had kick and tasted fantastic! Service was quick even though they were fairly busy. Its definitely a typical diner. If you don't mind the chatter of people around you and various types of noises coming from all over then your good. I definitely recommend coming here for breakfast. For the price it's worth it! read more

We love the laurel. Always friendly service and a delicious meal at a great price. We love the breakfast and the soups. The pot stickers app is always a pleaser as if the philly cheese steak. Honestly everything here is delicious. read more

Fast, filling and friendly. From the moment we walked in the staff was friendly and accommodating. The waitress spent time going over the menu with us, and the food was overall very good. If you're looking for a really solid diner experience, go here!! read more

Best thing is the new staff. No waitresses dropping f bombs in front of my family. (Leave that to me lady:). Burgers are much better since the renovation. Place is clean and consistent. read more

Going on 40 years eating here and still getting surprised. Best patty melt I have ever had! Perfectly crunchy rye bread and a rare burger inside, does not get any better! Fast and friendly service. read more

The pancakes here are the best I've ever had!! Way better than IHop for sure, my new favorite breakfast at Laurel. Great Staff, always friendly and helpful and the food is consistently good and fresh. read more

Stopped in while exploring LB during a morning ride. Service was quick and food was good. What else do you need from a diner?

Updated review. Have been here a ton of times since my first review and breakfast here is always great. Not sure what happened that first time but this place rocks. Always crowded so you know it's good. read more

I've been coming for ages and the food has always been on point. My only issue is the waitstaff is kind of rude and never around when you need something; they seem to always be in a rush to get to the next table. The bus boys however are attentive and you can ask them for something if you're desperate. Note: Be sure to ask for your home-fries extra well done! read more

Since the days of riding our bikes from Oceanside as kids I've been a laurel regular...I moved to long beach 3 years ago and have been a regular since.The food is always excellent and I have explored the menu extensively and am always a satisfied customer!!Never a meal I did not completely enjoy and have never left unsatisfied!! Always greeted at the door by either the hostess or one of the owners and always feel welcomed.The waitstaff are wonderful and always attentive! I highly recommend you try the Laurel diner and enjoy it as much as I always do!! read more

Awesome breakfasts, friendly service and pancakes that are second to none. Best diner in Long Beach

Great decor. Extensive menu. Prompt service. All food is consistently good. Definitely one of my favorite diners in the Long Beach area. Would recommend highly. Hint: there can be a wait so give yourself some time. read more

There is nothing like a good diner, and the Laurel is one of my favorites. Diner basics here are delicious--omelettes, burgers, fries, mozzarella sticks, pancakes, grilled cheese, you know what I mean. However, they've also got some tasty things on the menu I wouldn't expect from a diner. The seared tuna burger, salmon sandwich, and salads are also great. The staff are friendly and attentive. You might have to wait for a table when it's gets busy, but trust me, it's worth it. read more

I go here for breakfast all the time. They have tasty omelets. I also do lunch and dinner here. I really like the prasini salad and their chicken noodle soup is pretty good. The waiters and waitresses are always attentive and the service is pretty good. FYI the chicken gyro is a little dryer than most. read more

I first came across this place many years ago. Today a friend of mine and I spent the day in Long Beach and we were both hungry. Since I remember this place I said "why don't we go to Laurel diner?" It was just as I remember it. Good food, not too expensive, and great service. Portions are great for the price you pay. I would recommend that if you are in Long Beach to check this place out! read more

Food is well prepared, the portions are generous, and the prices are very reasonable. It's been a Long Beach staple for very good reason.

BEST. DINER. EVER. Especially for lunch and dinner food. Delivery always matches time they estimate. Prices are worth it. You go Laurel Diner!! You go! read more

We showed up dark and late to find the place mostly empty but still somehow lively and bustling. Giddily, the five of us slipped into a bright-colored booth and proceeded to flip through the wide-ranging menu until we got to the milkshake section. Our waiter approached soon after and was kind enough to go as far as to fetch and show us their container of Malted in attempt to answer our question of what it is. Five malted milkshakes later and our grins were even larger than they'd been when we'd first arrived (they'd been quite large already). All in all, it was a lovely dining experience and I will certainly be going back there. read more

They're the only place that actually put extra noodle and no chicken in my motza ball soup. Always good food. Sometimes too packed.

I went there for breakfast, it was excellent! it was all perfect, just what I asked for! the coffee was fresh brewed too. I was very very satisfied with my breakfast but what made it the best was the girl behind the counter. she had a accent, im not so sure what accent it was but she had me laughing so much it was hard to eat my food. I think her name was eliea (im not sure tho). could not stop cracking up, I love it there! I really hope she's there next time I go there. she's the reason why ill be going back to the diner. yes the food was fantastic but she makes the place fun and made my bad day a great day! thank you to the best girl the laurel diner has! I know she don't know me but she's a asset to the diner! ill be going back there a lot more and I have sent a lot of my friends to go there and make sure to ask for eliea! read more

Where to start...a party of 4 ppl. Late night at this place. We're crammed into a small booth of the otherwise empty diner. We order and one of the items We started with unappetizing chicken wings and mozzarella sticks. They were unappetizing because of the sauce they use, a very distasteful smell, at least in my opinion. We next graduated to the coleslaw. Bad bad coleslaw. I mean just no taste. My wife said it was because they didn't use that much mayo (maybe their really cheap?); regardless it was bad. I was quickly not enjoying myself.... I ordered a pork souvlaki dish. WHAT A MISTAKE! Have you ever had bad souvlaki at a diner (that's Greek owned)??? The eggs where very well done and the homefries were burned. It was just plain tasteless. Same crappy sauce. Even the Tzatziki sauce had no taste. The greek salad was worthless. And the french fries, well what do you think? I want to know how can you destroy Tzatziki??? I mean, it's just plain yogurt sauce. They probably diluted it to save money.... The waiter never checks back whether they had it it not, but we eventually found out when he brought it over. To our dismay, the apple pie was dry, crusty, and hard...in short, petrified. We ask for the pie to be taken back and the waiter begrudgingly complies, although he doesn't suggest a replacement. The salad was wilted, soggy, and flavorless. This was barely touched and returned. When the bill came, we were surprisingly charged for the salad!! (And 3 soups, although we only got 2.) Well, I called the waiter over to try to rectify the situation and asked him for a menu to compare the prices that were listed on the check. He kept arguing with me and it took 5-6 times to get the menu. When I asked to see the manager since the waiter was no help and he was just arguing, he literally tried to stand in my way so I couldn't go to the front. Unfortunately, the manager was no better. He talked too much and, coming from someone in the customer service business, he did not know much about it. He also was argumentative (see a pattern?) and tried hard to not see my point. In the end, we didn't have to pay for the salad (big deal), but the bigger lesson learned was to *NEVER* go back here. Poor service, rude staff, and mediocre food. Sure it was the morning; then don't serve what won't be good. read more

So glad they're back!! The menu is better than ever. The restaurant is prettier and more comfortable than before. I had a problem and the owner Andrew Loucas quickly emailed me later in the day and resolved the whole issue. I can't wait to bring my out of town friends and family back. read more

I love the laurel the staff is super friendly and with the huge crowds that gather there the hostess does an awesome job !! I love their farmers omelet and their burgers. read more

In response to Terence V. I have been a patron of the Laurel Diner (and the Laurel Luncheonette before that) since 1966 having lived right around the corner and literally growing up on their "burger specials". I have found both the food and the service to have been exemplary throughout the years.What I have also found out throughout the years that it's almost always people that have miserable lives and some deep seated inadequacies and way too much time on their hands that usually post absurd comments on websites. Perhaps you can pick up a new hobby like tracking the next asteroid to strike the planet in your free time.The Laurel doesn't need customers like you and I'm sure their business won't be effected by your negative review that you will share with your two friends. read more