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    MeeMa’s

    4.6 (687 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Geronimo T.

    Adding a 2026 review, same as 2025. This place is a Gem to the Bixby Knolls LB area. This establishment has it going on with their food and Service. Food is excellent here! I am being honest on this restaurant, excellent food with great adult beverages and great service. We ordered an Avocado Toast along with a main entree of Steak and Eggs. OmG! Soo good. We go here so much that our usual waitress knows what we drink and what we usually order. Lol. Glass of water for me and bottomless Mimosa with Guava juice for wifey. Kudos to Taylor for always being on point. Her service is immaculate! Give that girl a raise :) Also giving big Kudos to Miguel the owner for keeping this establishment pleasantly awesome. Nothing but positive things about this place and location. Keep it up!!! Bravo

    Rudy M.

    The spot was on my bookmark for a while. Since we had to be in the area, we finally got to give it a try. It's a very cute little place, with lots of knickknacks at your grandma would've had. They also had an old school TV that worked. It was showing very old-school cartoons, commercials, and anything you watched on TV and grew up with. Before I get into the food, I wanted to let people with sensitive noses know something. Like most places that want to keep their rooms fresh and clean, the spot has one of those pumps that spears out perfume aroma every few minutes. For me, it was a little too much, and I got on my nerves. They are quite a busy place, which explains the delay of our food. When it came out, though, I was quite happy with the result. I kept it classic with eggs, bacon, and potatoes. The eggs were a color that you normally see when the eggs are farm fresh, so there's a very good outlook. The bacon was Hickory smoked and so good. The potatoes were quartered and very crispy. My sourdough didn't come with butter, but they brought some out for me. The pancake that I shared with my partner was good, a little dense, but quite enough for us to enjoy together. She had the chorizo breakfast burrito with eggs and potatoes, and finished it. It was a decent sized burrito that was good from start to finish. The coffee that she ordered came out a very cute little cup and saucer that you would've absolutely found in your grandma's China cabinet. The service is very good and the seating was comfortable. There's a a lot to look at in the room. If you haven't come here yet, I would definitely give it a try. They also have outside seating, so next time you'll find me out there.

    Chicken Sandwich
    Travis P.

    A small and beautiful restaurant here in Long Beach with great food and fun activities for kids. We came with one child, and they were given crayons along with a menu that included a scavenger hunt (I heard you can get something for finishing it) and a few other fun activities to keep them entertained. As for the food, we really enjoyed it. I tried the following: Biscuits and Gravy - Heavy, buttery, and delicious. I got this with tater tots and it was the perfect combo. Good chunks of beef as well. (4.5/5) Chicken Sandwich - A classic done right. It wasn't too oily and was nicely seasoned. The onion rings were fire too. (4.5/5) The service was great, they checked on us frequently, and the food came out tasty and satisfying. Definitely a solid brunch/lunch spot. Parking: We parked right out front on the street without any issues.

    Menu (Oct 2025)
    Luke L.

    MeeMa's is a family owned breakfast restaurant in Long Beach and is perhaps one of the cutest breakfast spots in Los Angeles. Think of this as a retro theme breakfast spot with the ultimate nostalgia vibe like retro TV showing Garfield & vintage antique items. [Parking]: Street parking only, but I had no issue finding an available spot. [Menu]: They offer both classic Mexican and American breakfast items with modern twists such Chorizo Bean Breakfast Burritos, Churro French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Fried Chicken Sandwich, etc. *** Classic Breakfast Burrito (farm fresh eggs, chopped bacon, cheddar cheese, salsa verde and homemade pico de gallo, wrapped in a warm, hand made, flour tortilla - $15.50): I ordered this to-go and it came with a side of salsa. Salsa tasted good but not amazing. Chopped bacon had a hint of vinegary aftertaste from salsa. The portion was big enough to split in half for both breakfast and lunch. *** A solid 3.5-star on breakfast burrito but bump up to 4-star on unique indoor decor vibe and friendly service.

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    Arturo P.

    This is a very charming and cozy place for breakfast. The interior is very retro and some of the decor really takes you back in time I loved it! The staff seated us very quickly and they were sweet and very attentive! We ordered the Lemon Blueberry Pancakes and MeeMa's Classic Breakfast Burrito! The pancakes were fluffy and soft and absolutely delicious. I loved the whip cream and lemon zest they topped it with as well. I would cut a slice of the pancake and just dip it in everything! The breakfast burrito was pretty big and we were able to share it. It was very tasty and adding avocado to it really topped off the flavor. Definitely recommend giving this place a try!

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    Bianka C.

    Absolutely loved MeeMa's! We had the most pleasant experience! Husband and I came in with our 4 kiddos and right away were given a box full of crayons for the kids to color and things just got better and better! Coffee was so good I don't even know how many refills i asked for because it was that good lol I ordered the chicken & waffles and their chilaquiles and both were so good! Good food, amazing service and restaurants super cute!! Kids were given some toys after our meal! We will definitely be back!!

    Chicken and waffles

    I had an amazing experience at MeeMa's. Amazing food, amazing waitress, and amazing atmosphere. I will definitely be back! Hashtag MeeMa's the best

    Churro French toast & brisket burrito
    Angelica D.

    Love coming here with my mom for a comfy & delicious breakfast. Such cute antique decorations makes you feel like you're at your grandmas house. Staff are always friendly & attentive.

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    Brett L.

    Environment: 5 out of 5 Cleanliness: 5 out of 5 Menu selection: 5 out of 5 Food quality: 5 out of 5 Bathroom: 5 out of 5 Servers: 8 out of 5. Seriously, why aren't you there right now instead of wasting you time reading this? Taylor is there waiting to take your order!!! This is one of those places I almost didn't review because I don't want others to find one this local secret gem and ruin it. But then that wouldn't be fair.

    Mikey Melt (Ham, Cheese & Egg Sandwich)
    Jewn R.

    I liked everything . Got seated quickly. All the workers were nice. The ambience was that of MeeMa's house. Countrystyle in the middle of the city. O.J was tasty. Mikey Melt and Tots were really good and had full stack of pancakes. I believe my servers name was Mya. Good job all around.

    Trying a new breakfast spot, Meema's
    Joanna W.

    Super cute breakfast spot. Easy to find, street parking everywhere but it does get busy. Wheelchair accessible entrance and seating available. Great ambiance, friendly staff, clean tables and chairs and excellent food. Delicious breakfast!

    MeeMa's breakfast burrito!
    Andrew H.

    I was looking for a place to grab a quick weekday brunch while I was in the area and, honestly, did not know what to expect from a place called MeeMa's. But, clever name I thought! I didn't expect to come inside and get a wave of nostalgia from all of the decor and ambiance (well, I don't know if I get to say nostalgia since it's all from a time that predates my existence), but it definitely has a diner-meets BnB-meets cottage vibe to it and I love it. I would definitely be back for the great service and vibes inside alone. But, onto the food--I came here to try one of their brisket items which sounds super delicious. Unfortunately they were already out of brisket that morning! I settled for their classic breakfast burrito which was really, really well balanced--just the right amount of everything in ratio all in a crispy tortilla. The tater tots give the burrito a nice crunch while the bacon was a bit on the softer side. It comes with a really tasty side of salsa although there is some pico de gallo inside as well. The seasonings/what I think were green onions also gives it a really nice almost baked-potato type essence to it which I appreciated. Somehow, the burrito was not one bit oily/greasy at all which is honestly pretty impressive for a breakfast burrito. It was also plated pretty nicely. All of the items looked really tasty, with a range of griddle to lunch options--one of those places that has just simple enough but wide enough of a menu that you know everything is likely to taste great. I'll be back to try other things--namely that elusive brisket--but consider checking it out when you're in the area! Keep in mind street parking can be a bit crowded especially during a busier time. There was no wait on a late morning weekday to get seated.

    Avocado toast topped with delicious tomatoes and radishes
    Eva M.

    This is an adorable place! It really feels like you are at MeeMa's kitchen table from the linens to the antique decor and the delicious menu. Even if you order the simplest dish, just like I did, avocado toast, Theo attention to detail on the food preparation, the freshness and the customer service is impecable. Think of cutting the avocados from a tree in the backyard Parking can be a little challenging since you have to park on the street and it's a busy area. Nonetheless, worth a couple of trips around the block to find a spot. Enjoy

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    Hi is this a kid friendly restaurant?

    It's completely kid friendly. It's not a large space, but definitely friendly

    Hi! We came on 1/22 a Sunday and you guys were closed?

    Hi! Thank you for reaching out. We are so sorry for the inconvenience. Yes, unfortunately we are closed today. There is a plumbing issue with the building and a few of the businesses (including us) are not able to safely serve guests until the… Read more

    Do uou offer bottomless mimosas on weekdays mon-fri?

    Absolutely

    Do they take reservations?

    No they do not. First come first serve, walk ins. 7/3/22

    Are they dog friendly?

    Hi there! Yes! We are dog friendly on our outside patio! :)

    Do you guys offer bottomless mimosas?

    Hello! Yes we do!

    Do they have chilaquiles verde?

    Currently, we only offer our chilaquiles with red sauce. But, they are sooo yummy! The sauce is very traditional.

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    This has become my home bar. It's a great spot for locals to hang and make friends, but also I've…read moremet lots of people who drove from LA to have a Long Beach day, which is fun. Definitely worth it! The vibes are unmatched. It's a unique blend of "top notch cocktail crafting" and "beer and a hot pretzel after work." You can dress up, you can dress down, it's very 'just be yourself' which I love. I've literally had caviar AND hot dogs there in the same night at an event. They know how to blend high/low. Incredible knowledge and ingredients but not snooty patootie. Super inclusive and fun, with cool popups and events happening all the time. It's a full bar so you can get any cocktail you would normally order if you're keeping it simple, or beer, wine, boilermakers, etc. There's a span of offerings and price points, so something for everyone. (Also really good N/A cocktails!) The menu is super inventive and creative! And the cocktail menu changes out every so often so there are new things to try. This area is vintage vibes and Baby Gee speaks it fluently. Really cool decor, curated by the owners who design everything from the playlist to the cocktails to the invention of never-before-seen flavors and shapes of jello shots. Try the Baby Gee appletini while you're there. Mezcal, tequila, sake appletini you ask?? Yes. Trust. And get a hot dog. Do it.

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    $$$

    The atmosphere is what you are here for and the service and atmosphere was great! We were able to…read moregrab a drink outside at the tiki pop up first and it was altogether just a fun night! Everyone was friendly and cocktails had booze More

    False Advertising and Total Failure of a "Speakeasy"…read more This place should not call itself a speakeasy. According to their website, they are strict about dress code, reservations, and no large parties. None of that was enforced. People arrived wearing sports clothes, tennis shoes, and flip-flops, and a group of more than 10 people was allowed in. That group was loud, drunk, and screaming, completely destroying any speakeasy ambiance. We had a reservation booked one week in advance for 2 tables of six, yet by 8:30 pm, we were told no food was available, despite the bar being almost empty. The water was already on the table when we arrived and tasted strongly of chlorine, with no ice. The waitress was clearly new, untrained, and unprepared. She did not know the menu, didn't know how to take an order properly, and provided no guidance whatsoever. There was one bartender Ricardo, who took over an hour to prepare cocktails and showed no sense of urgency or care. The dramatic cocktail descriptions sounded impressive, but the drinks did not match the descriptions at all. Because of the delays, we were never even able to properly toast or celebrate our friend. The charcuterie board took forever and arrived with an absurd amount of cheese and only six pieces of bread. To make things worse, part of the food we ordered never arrived at all. The live jazz band advertised and promised never showed up. When asked, the staff responded with: "I don't know, they were supposed to be here. I don't have their phone number." That level of disorganization is unacceptable. At the end of the night, we were shocked to receive a check close to $600 for two tables, despite each person only having one cocktail and shared food. The bartender, Ricardo, approached us and said: "Well, sorry, we really tried tonight! It wasn't the best, but we tried." Honestly, that comment made the experience even more frustrating. I can't imagine how bad it would have been if they hadn't "tried."That statement perfectly summarizes the problem -- trying is not enough when everything fails. I would not recommend this place for a speakeasy experience. This is not a speakeasy. It's a poorly run bar hiding behind a concept it does not deliver. Do not recommend.

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    The Exhibition Room - Fried zucchini + yucca chicharones

    Fried zucchini + yucca chicharones

    The Exhibition Room - Smoke and fire!

    Smoke and fire!

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    Tokyo Noir

    Tokyo Noir

    4.3(170 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Free parking

    Small speakeasy hidden in an alley. The food was actually very good and memorable…read more The Oysters were one of my fav Kumamotos, fresh and flavorful but they could've been rinsed a bit better. Pork Buns were a good tasty bite, and the sushi was surprisingly really really good. Cool place to check out for some small bites and cocktails!

    I don't like giving bad reviews, but our experience at Tokyo Noir was less than ideal. The drinks…read moreare fantastic. Super unique and each one we tried was fantastic. I was excited to see on the menu that they were serving Kinobi gin from Kyoto. I discovered this gin on a trip to Kyoto have since bought it regularly. To my surprise, when I saw the bartenders making the drinks they were using Gray Whale. Gray Whale is fine, but it's not in the same league at Kinobi. I realize Kinobi can be hard to find at times but If there's a substitution like that, the server should say something when you order the drink or if it's a recipe change, the menu should be updated. Speaking of service, that's what really brought me to write this re view. Before we even ordered we were told that we would only have 90 minutes. That honestly killed the vibe and made us feel rushed. Like the OpenTable confirmation even said we'd have two hours. And for tge rest of our time there our server pretty much ignored us. They forgot some of the food we ordered and shoved the check in our face when they wanted us to leave. I'm guessing they were stretched too thin? I think they need to hire another person to be a server or maybe get an extra bartender and have them wait on the people at the bar. At a bar like this service is everything. Being a Japanese themed bar you'd think they would try to copy the level of service you'd have in Japan. I just moved to the neighborhood and probably won't return after our experience.

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    Tokyo Noir - Hibiki Old Fashioned & Stay With Me

    Hibiki Old Fashioned & Stay With Me

    Tokyo Noir - Deviled eggs (3)

    Deviled eggs (3)

    Tokyo Noir - Monochrome - dry with a complex after taste. Very nice martini.

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    Monochrome - dry with a complex after taste. Very nice martini.

    The Hawk - The "Tuxedo No 6" - a really fun martini riff. gin, dry vermouth, elderflower, Green Chartreuse, bitters, mezcal rinse

    The Hawk

    4.5(111 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    One of my favorite bars ! They have awesome music in a jukebox and 50 cent pool tables (2) The…read moreprices are amazing and their happy hours are always worth the walk! All the bartenders are really nice and love to see you again! Food is allowed inside which is my favorite thing about this place since they dont have a kitchen Last night they had a burger pop up, they were so good I didnt even stop to take a pic!!! Definitely check it out they have a parking lot and lots of seating available!

    Once upon a time I lived in Long Beach. On the lower west side off of willow. My wife and I would…read morecome the the hawk a lot before we had children. They had a really good cocktail menu and daily specials (follow them on IG). We would go a lot for the DJs on the weekend and the live jazz during the week. The staff was always very attentive even when it was busy.They have a very five selection of whiskeys and any liquor in general. The bar is in a more industrial part of town but nothing bad ever happened. I hated living in Long Beach to be quite honest, but absolutely loved this bar. I still think about it till this day. They make their own juices and put out seasonal cocktails/slushes. If you're in town, check them out. I dream of the day lll be able to have a hamms and a shot of scotch at this place again. But until then cheers. Oh and they have a very rare analog photo booth here!

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    The Hawk - Women Who Whiskey: Sweater Weather (Grilled Apple infused Rye, Cranberry Apple Syrup, Angostura, Orange Juice)

    Women Who Whiskey: Sweater Weather (Grilled Apple infused Rye, Cranberry Apple Syrup, Angostura, Orange Juice)

    The Hawk
    The Hawk

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    Wood & Salt Tavern

    Wood & Salt Tavern

    4.1(594 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    Finally made it out and they are about to close. :(…read more It was very busy when we arrived and we had to wait about 20 minutes, but after being seated, everything was smooth. Trying several items on the menu provided us a nice sampling of what they have to offer. We enjoyed everything we ordered. My favorite was probably the Brussel sprouts as they were cooked to perfection and not sweet like most restaurants serve them. A close 2nd was the chicken parmesan served over zucchini noodles. The final item ordered was a mushroom pasta with shrimp. The shrimp were fantastic with a light char and perfect flavoring. The pasta was good. It was a bit to spicy for me with the chili oil so I only had a small portion. The inside is simple yet inviting with an open layout. They seemed a bit short staffed, but every one was hustling and honestly we were well taken care of. Sad I won't have another opportunity to try more of the menu, but grateful to squeeze in this visit before they close in about a week.

    It's been a while since the last time I've visited for dinner and drinks. This time, we stopped by…read moreSaturday evening with no reservations. It did look quite busy on the patio when we checked in with the hostess. We were informed that it would prob be about 20 minutes or so for a table and if we wanted to wait at the bar. Exactly what we did. Bar area had maybe 5/6 hi top chairs that look onto the bar. Gabriel and Francisco who were working was knocking the drinks out one by one. Sitting there and just watching them create magic for everyone, it was quite amusing. Seeing how it's made and presented with precise detail, it was an art. While waiting for the table we started off with the raspberry lychee martini and the spicy margaritas. Both were great. The right amount of kick with each sip. Gabriel was knocking them out one by one and man was he busy. Fransisco took are of us while we were eating which we ended up just having our dinner at the bar instead. The last time I remembered the chicken Parmesan which was excellent. So we started off with the grilled prawns as a starters. Five prawns in a skewers and grilled with a delicious sauce accompanied. It was tasty and quite delicious. Decent size and meaty for each bite. Entrees was a little mishap as our meal was mistakenly given to the party next to us which they enjoyed. Honesty mistake but we laughed it off. Kitchen was informed and a rushed was put on our order. We weren't in a rush so it was fine with us. They apologized and graciously offered us a dessert after dinner. Something simple but very graceful for the honest mistake. Entrees, the wild mushrooms pasta which was quite tasty and pretty decent in size. The cream sauce which wasn't too over powering the meal was great. Each bite was very tasty. Then there was the chicken Parmesan which why we were here and expecting. The last visit it was excellent with grilled broccolini, slices of tomatoes on top and mozzarella cheese and onto spaghetti pasta. It was great. Thinking it would be the same this time which it wasn't. This visit, it was just served with squash pasta and buffalo mozzarella on top. Honestly it wasn't what I expected, somewhat of a little disappointed. Chicken was good don't get me wrong. But the hot meat with sauce and then you have literally COLD squash pasta paired with it. It was a little underwhelming. Overall, we still had a nice experience. The place was pretty full and of course the lakers were on so it was fun seeing everyone cheering them on. Bar seating for a meal was great as we had fun conversations with both Gabriel and Francisco. Plus they were cranking them drinks out one by one. Excellent in what they do. The drinks were great, grilled prawns and wild mushrooms pastas were excellent. Chicken parm, this time was a miss. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and cocktails. Also the dessert, highly recommend the Cinnabon with vanilla ice cream. Wow, it went down very well. Hoping next time will outdo this.

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    Wood & Salt Tavern
    Wood & Salt Tavern
    Wood & Salt Tavern

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