They offered a "March Madness" Weekend Breakfast Buffet & I'm hoping they extend it forever because it's elevated in all the right ways. Presentation. Ambiance. Service. Price $22.90? Yes Please, Chef's Kiss! Bonus Fact: Check Out My Keto Heaven Photo/Breakfast Plate! read more

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Breakfast before H&M fly out of LB airport. I saw this place on Yelp so I thought we'd give it a try. Typically it's a bar in the evenings but serves breakfast in the mornings. A cute little place off the beaten path. Adequate parking located in the lot behind the building with an easy walk around to the restaurant. We made reservations but it wasn't necessary. The place was kind of busy, but we were seated right away. It was a decent sized interior with seating for maybe 30-40 people(?). Our server was friendly and attentive. Food seemed to take a little longer to come out of the kitchen. The food looked good and was okay. Nothing exciting or spectacular on their breakfast menu. Portions were large and leftovers were taken home. Hubby was sad his hot chocolate was not full, was warm in temperature, and only got colder because of all the whipped cream on top. I think my Cali ABC juice was the best! That is definitely something to try. read more

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We had a group of 5 meet up here this morning and they aren't open. No answer on the phone. No sign on the door. Another group of 5 tried to enter as well. All 10 of us went right down the street to The Village Cafe. Edited to add they were just setting up the chairs outside as we walked back to our cars close to 9am. read more

Stumbled upon this place by chance. Very nice vibe, great service. Came in for à la carte but they had a st paddies AYCE breakfast buffet special going on. They let us take a peak at the options and they looked great with good AYCE price. Server asked us if we wanted to order the eggs Benedict that was included in the AYCE (just needed to be ordered each time). It was amazing. read more

Pancake - Long Beach - Eggs Benedicts 1. Smoked Salmon 2. Applewood Bacon and Avocado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California

Came here for breakfast on Father's Day because the wait at village cafe was too long. The coffee, at $5 a cup, was watered down and served with good ole chemical-filled coffee mate creamer. There were 1 or 2 other tables occupied and it took about 40-45 minutes to get our food after we ordered. Server wasn't particularly friendly or welcoming, never came to update us or offer refills. By the time we got our food, my potatoes looked like they should have been crispy but were soft and cold as if they sat for some time. The food was presented nicely but there was nothing special about it so I think it's overpriced for what it is. Won't be back here for breakfast read more

What a great find! We were meeting up with some friends and looking for a good breakfast spot near Long Beach. First off, these portions were huge. Everything was platted so nice and the flavors were great. So often I get scrambled eggs and they are wayyyy dry. These were perfect. I did the combo which came with my choice of plain/chocolate chip/blueberry pancakes. I went with blueberry. I also go the cheese egg toast. So not only did my plate come with eggs but it came with a delicious scrambled mix on toast. Yum! My wife had the fluffy omelet, our friends had the breakfast burrito, 2 eggs, and waffle. This spot is "Pancake" in the morning and then is an Indian restaurant for lunch/dinner. I want to come back to try that too! read more

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The best breakfast burrito in town!!! They're delicious, healthy, and a generous amount of food; I've been craving it after I tasted it the first time! Their blueberry pancake is moist and not too sweet, really love the fresh fruit. Really looking forward to bringing my friends and family here! Friendly service and ample parking! Spacious indoor space. read more

Pancake - Long Beach - Blueberry pancakes with fresh fruit. Delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California

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We always seem to miss this place when they are open but finally we're able to get here early enough. Not super busy when we came in, only one party at a table. Waitress gave us our menus and container of water. I tried the Indian Sloppy Joe and it's SO GOOD. I'm a huge fan of lamb so it was a real treat. The fries were super crispy as well. My husband got the Biscuits and Grazy with Hashbrowns. He finished his plate so two thumbs up. We will be back again, and we definitely need to check out their lunch/dinner times for the Indian food. read more

Pancake - Long Beach - Indian Sloppy Joe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California

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2/5 stars I took my son here yesterday hoping for something special, just the two of us for a solid breakfast out. Unfortunately, it did not deliver. The restaurant was empty when we arrived, and the space has a nightclub feel that made the whole breakfast experience a little off. Our waitress was the only one working the floor with no other tables to tend to, yet the service still felt rushed and uncomfortable. When I asked for a few more minutes to look over the menu, it clearly did not go over well. She disappeared and we had to flag her down just to place our order. When I ordered the breakfast burrito, I specifically asked for bacon only, no sausage. The food presentation looked great when it arrived, but that's where the positives end. The burrito was way too greasy and had maybe half a strip of bacon in the entire thing. The black beans were a nice touch, but overall it fell completely flat. My son ordered eggs and toast, and his plate was equally greasy. He kept saying he wished he had ordered something else, and he left half his food behind, which never happens. The waitress did refill my coffee, though I was nearly finished by the time she came around. We both left disappointed, and neither of us finished our meals. $65 for breakfast for two, with food we couldn't finish and a vibe that felt off the whole time, is not money well spent. We won't be coming back. read more

This place is legit!!! 5*++ A quiet and enjoyable breakfast spot! Pancake is the morning restaurant, breakfast concept vs the evening restaurant of Cali Chili. Same space, same owners. A fantastic experience from the moment we walked in, til we left with our bellies more than satisfied. Service was great the entire time. The menu has several beverage choices from juices to coffee to libations. The food menu was the perfect amount of options. Not overwhelming, yet nice variety. One of my breakfast go-to's is Avocado Toast. This was pretty freakin fantastic! Portion may look on the smaller size, but it's deceiving. The orange marmalade provided a unique twist...a slight sweetness among a rather savory dish. Perfectly soft bread piled with plenty of avocado. The sauce on the side really elevated it to the next level. Definitely one of my top 3 favorite Avocado Toasts! Other items ordered at our table included salmon benedict and savory crepes. Both were a hit as well. The Benedict was a bit on the smaller side. The crepes were a heavier dish, much more filling. Another amazing spot in LB! read more

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This was our second breakfast visit here, and we took advantage of their current all-you-can-eat promotion. The variety of cold and hot dishes was impressive, and the prices were very reasonable. Everything tasted great, and our server Neal was very attentive and friendly. read more

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Some mornings my brain cannot process, so I require a menu with pictures. This place understands the assignment. Bonus: you can also order takeout if you need alone time. If you're serious about weekend brunch, you know it requires research, strategy, and a strong dislike of waiting. I made a reservation on OpenTable for a Saturday at 9:45 because I refuse to stand around hungry. I was shocked to see the place was not buzzing, which immediately made me feel like I may have discovered a baby hidden gem. The menu is dangerously good. Savory options like breakfast burritos, breakfast burgers, eggs benedict, and toasts. Sweet options including waffles, pancakes, and blintzes. Add brunch cocktails, coffees, smoothies, fresh juices, and breakfast specials, and suddenly decision-making becomes impossible. So naturally, our table of three chose chaos and ordered a lot. Every single dish was delicious and looked exactly like the menu photos (whoever staged those pictures deserves a raise). The sausage and gravy? Elite. That breakfast burger? I would eat it for dinner, a late-night snack, or as a personality trait. And the hollandaise on the Benedict -- so good I briefly considered asking for a side cup and drinking it like soup. No regrets. Service was fantastic, the space is perfectly sized, and the vibes were just right. Do yourself a favor and come here before it turns into a two-hour wait with people pretending it was always their spot. One small request to owners: please add more pancake options--maybe a Swedish pancake--because I will absolutely be back and I'm already planning my next order. read more

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A friend told me about this place on Viking Way (off Bellflower and Carson). It has been open as a restaurant and bar for about 3 years, under the name Cali Chili. A year ago, they decided to open for breakfast, under the name "Pancake". Looking for a breakfast spot this morning, I decided to check it out! The restaurant looks small from the outside, but it is actually surprisingly large. In addition to the inside seating, there are outdoor tables available. The decor is quite nice and elegantly designed. (See photos) It was not very busy on this Friday morning. The menu has a nice selection of interesting items, including pancakes and French toast. My companion and I chose the Smoked Salmon Benedict, which was beautifully crafted, with a bacon wrapped asparagus accompaniment. Coffee was a good, tasty brew Price point is very reasonable. $$ This is a very nice place, with quality food. I think they need to get the word out! Three comments- Dark tint on the front windows makes it look closed from the outside. Provide real half 'n half for coffee. This is a classy place, no "creamer". Waitress needs to be a bit more attentive to customers. read more

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They say a diamond in the rough is that beautiful gem in an unassuming place. Pancake...Simply Breakfast as it's referred to for breakfast, shares the building with Cali Chili an Unauthentic Indian Cuisine restaurant, just might meet this title. For breakfast they offer very bright selections of items such as Benedict's, avocado toasts, omelette's, biscuits and gravy, and my choice of the cheesy egg toast, plus many more. Everything is very fresh and well prepared. As simple as it sounds, the cheesy egg toast was a fluffy scrambled egg with cheese, red onions, diced tomatoes on a well toasted baguette. My wife and I shared an order of the cheese blintz with strawberries and bananas accompanied with a well made blueberry compote. It seems that freshness is a focus in all the ingredients they use here. For lunch and dinner, the place is Cali Chili and they offer a variety of fusion cuisine from beef ribs with curry, Korean inspired ribs and many, many more options. Discovering the flavors they offer for lunch and dinner, it has left a curios longing to try the exquisite flavors they offer. Molly, our server was great. The restaurant was caught by surprise on how busy they were on this Valentines morning for breakfast, that it had Molly bouncing from table to table, but she handled it perfectly. I can't wait to try the other breakfast options, as well as the Cali Chili menu. read more

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The food and service have improved much more than the first time i visited. I wish their open hours were longer but otherwise a much better place to get yummy food read more

Finally made it to Pancake! The breakfast service at Cali Chilli and have been waiting for a chance to get up there for breakfast. Everything was scrumptious. Their take on biscuits and creamy gravy, plus a side, was rich without being heavy. Soft biscuit was a hit! The chicken was equally yummy in syrup and in the biscuit gravy. The waffle tasted like I imagined a true Belgian should. The Blintz, I love how fat these are. I was tempted to get the savory ones but opted for banana and strawberry instead. Sweetness and filling were just right. You could taste it all without a super heavy filling/sauce. Definitely will be going back. read more

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It was the beginning of the Father's Day weekend and hubby had the morning off, so we searched Yelp for the nearest breakfast spots. We chose to try Pancake, and so glad we did! M We entered the business and realized it was also a bar. A gorgeous little bar/restaurant. We were greeted immediately and seated. Water was served in a gorgeous little leader and menus were given. Hubby order coffee and I ordered one of the mock tails suggested by our very nice waitress. The way the menu is set up. It seems that everything is à la carte, but to our surprise, the items we set our hearts on came with additions. We thought we would go ahead with what we wanted to order and take the extras home for lunch. The food was super delicious, the hospitality was grand, and the establishment is adorable. Hubby and I plan on visiting for lunch and then dinner in the near future. . read more

Pancake - Long Beach - A beautiful breakfast spread. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California

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It took a second to find this place cause it doesn't look Iike your traditional breakfast joint considering it says "cali chili" in the front but that's because in the morning the place is "Pancake" and in the afternoon its "cali chili". The place it self was more like a bar vibe than a breakfast spot but it was cute nonetheless. Anyway on to the rest of the review... The waiters were friendly and left us alone to our meals. The food was delicious aside from the fact that the pancakes had an earthy taste to them. It wasn't bad but it wasn't exactly the best either. They looked way better than they tasted. They tasted healthy and idk if that's what I'm looking for in my pancakes lol The bacon on the other hand was crispy and delicious. But had to pay an extra $5 for them so if you're the type that wants eggs and bacon with their pancakes and don't want to pay extra, this place isn't for you. My sister and our boyfriends also enjoyed their meals so it's not like it was a bad place. I will say the water nasty. Tasted like straight faucet water. read more

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Do not get the blueberry pancakes!! Horrible aftertaste, did not like at all. They still charged me for them though.

The food was pretty good and the ambience was nice. I will definitely go back and try the food. They serve in the evening.

I had a wonderful experience at this pancake restaurant! Making a reservation was super easy, and from the moment we arrived, the service was excellent -- friendly, quick, and very welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious -- everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The interior is so nice, I'd like to try their evening options. The only small downside is that they don't have a kids menu, which would be nice for families, and I was a little disappointed to learn they recently stopped carrying the red velvet waffles (I was really looking forward to trying those!). Still, everything else more than made up for it -- definitely a five-star spot I'd come back to again and again! read more

Pancake - Long Beach - The signage threw us off but this is the place! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California

I love a good pancake that's fluffy, a little crispy, and has a nice chew. Most of the time, you get really sad and flat pancakes at your local diner or chain. Maybe because they're made in large batches? Pancakes aren't hard to make well, but when they're made in large batches and they're often overmixed/overhandled, and you get what you get. Pancake, which is Cali Chili after 11am, has really solid breakfast fare. Their pancakes were what I was looking for and I was able to enjoy a laid-back breakfast in an empty dining room at 8am on a Monday morning. For $12, I thought it was a fair deal. If you see my picture - the pancakes were beautifully presented and I killed that dish. I wasn't looking for attentive service, but the server was friendly and helpful! This is a great option if you are like me and you're craving a pancake that's better than a chain. Support small business! read more

Pancake - Long Beach - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California

Tried this restaurant for the first time and so many things went wrong...from walking in and being sat but not given any menus (my son finally got up and searched and found some), to watching the sole server walk around doing basically nothing, although she was very sweet and kept apologizing and at one point mentioned how busy they were????? I will point out there were only 2 tables occupied when we arrived right before 10am, and they knew we were coming because we had a reservation. The sole server finally came over and took our drink order- 2 coffees, an orange juice and a michalada with modelo beer for my son. We did receive our coffee soon after but was told they were out of modelo. The server didn't know what other beers they had so my husband stood up and looked at the bar to see what draft beer they had on tap - no Mexican beer. We asked what beer they usually served their michalada with but she didn't know...came back to say it was an Indian beer and my son said he would try it. Since everything was taking so long, We figured we had better take advantage of her being at the table and ordered our breakfast. We then watched her cut oranges at the bar for the next 15 minutes. Other customers started coming in- a party of five and a party of 2. Another server did show up and helped the party of 5. The previous customers who had been there when we first walked in were now gone. My husband got his fresh squeezed orange juice and it was very good. But to take that long to squeeze the oranges ( and not have anything prepped beforehand?) We noticed our server finally started making the michalada. Miraculously she had found a modelo beer? It was painful to watch her slowly squeeze a lime into the beer, & then another, then wander off and come back with a bottle of Tabasco sauce. The second server was now cutting up oranges and at one point our server went to help her, in the middle of making the michalada? My son walked over and asked about his drink and she said she was making it. She finally brought it to him- but it had no tomatoe juice in it at all? He got up and took it back to her and said, this isn't a Michalada, just cancel it please. We continued to wait for our food. We noticed the party of two that had come in at least 30 minutes after us had gotten their food. A lone man had walked in and sat at the bar & placed a to go order. At 10:50 my husband asked our server how much longer the food was going to take & she apologized and said 10 more minutes. We watched as they brought out the to go bags for the gentleman at the bar. ( Side note- he wasn't happy either- he said he waited 30 min for his to go order of 3 breakfast burritos but there were only 2 in the bag, so now he would have to wait for the third one to be made while the others got cold) 11:05 my husband walked back to the kitchen and told the cook and the manager the wait time for our food was ridiculous ( it took forever to place our order, then we wait over 45 min, our food is still not done, yet they managed to serve food to both a party and a to go order that came in well after our order was taken. And there was only one other table of customers who also came in after us, in the entire restaurant). We asked for the bill for the 2 coffees and orange juice - at least they did tell us we didn't need to pay. So we have no idea what their food actually taste like. But I have to say I have never seen such a disorganized and dysfunctional restaurant. Our server was oblivious, and clueless as to anything she was doing or info about the restaurant. My husband noticed that both the 2 tables of customers who had just finished shortly after we arrived, had to go to the server about their bill being wrong. We noticed a man, who was possibly the manager, walk around the bar area several times yet paid no attention to what was actually happening in the restaurant. He Offered no assistance or help as the chaos unfolded around him ( oblivious or just didn't care?). The level of incompetence and inattentiveness was almost comical if we hadn't been so frustrated. Unfortunately this was one of the worst restaurant experiences ever. read more

This was a cute and good hidden gem that I found. Food was great. Pancakes were my favorite they were very fluffy and not too sweet. Service was great as well she was very attentive and made sure we were happy with our food. read more

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We wanted a new place for breakfast with some good food. After reading the reviews, decided to stop by. Beware: it is located in Cali Chilli so you may miss it. There is a small flag that you can miss. Upon walking in, I was mesmerized by the cute decor. Our waitress was amazing and very talkative with us. She was attentive to us and made sure to give us refills. I ordered the Cinnamon French Toast and it was delicious and was a great portion. It was topped with powdered sugar, whipped cream, and mixed berries. The toppings weren't over the top either so not too sweet or overpowering. Our other plate was the Salmon Benedict and it was delicious and the eggs were cooked perfectly. Overall, a great spot for breakfast plus the experience is great. So if you are in the area, I suggest to stop by. read more

We took our friend out to this place per her request. I felt bad for her because they were out of decaf coffee. The place was cute and the food was exquisite but it was odd they were out of a few things. The food portions were incredible too. Reminded me of "Hawaiian" portions. Our waitress was very sweet and gave us good service. read more

My wife and I tried this place out for the first time today. We both had the Belgian waffles and it was amazing! The plating, quality and balance were all on point. I had an americano and she had fresh apple juice. Both were very delicious. Mara was our server and she did a great job! Very helpful and seemed happy to answer any questions thoroughly and with ease. The ambiance was fancy yet welcoming. Definitely coming here again! read more

Pancake - Long Beach - Belgian Waffles and Americano - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California

We had the salmon Benedict, Belgian waffle and a Blintz. Everything we had was so well seasoned, filling, but not too heavy. The muffin for the Benedict was perfectly toasted. The poached egg was immaculate. Coffee was great. I definitely recommend dining here. Service was excellent. read more

Pancake - Long Beach - Alaskan Smoked Salmon Benedict and the cappuccino. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California

Best breakfast! Everything was perfectly balanced and perfectly cooked. Our server Andii was awesome and convinced us to come back for dinner with a Michelin starred chef. read more

Pancake - Long Beach - Alaskan Salmon Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California

was passing by and stopped by this restaurant and grabbed the buffet. it was well priced, the staff went above and beyond to serve us, and the vibe was cute!!! They had great music playing and even greater food. I will for sure be back! read more

Pancake - Long Beach - bar buffet area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California

My bf wanted to try this place out after the pics on Yelp. Well let me tell you. It didn't look like much from the outside. BUT once we walked in it was definitely a site! I had no idea there was a bar in there. I loved it!! Everything looked Beautiful, Neat, Clean, Sleek & Inviting. However, I wasn't there for drinks early in the morning lol. The waitress was very quick to greet us & let us sit wherever we wanted. She was All smiles & very nice. I decided to try out the biscuits & gravy upon the waitresses recommendation & boy oh boy was I glad I did!! It was so delicious & the perfect portions. My bf had their French toast which he absolutely enjoyed. I can definitely say that we will be back here & try something different. Maybe at lunch time so I can get a drink. read more

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Parking can be hard, good food, a bit pricy. Nice vibe and great staff. Might look for another place next time

Absolutely love the venue, the atmosphere and the service! Food was great and timely. Parking was ample in the AM, can't speak for lunch rush. I really want to make this my regular spot! read more

Food was very good but limited variety. Counter service but the employees were very pleasant. The ambience was very simple but clean. Coffee drinks were excellent. read more

Food was good had the salmon Benedict everyone raves about and cup of coffee. Pops just had sourdough toast and service was prompt and good.

While out running morning errands my wife and I decided to stop here on a whim because she was craving some good quality pancakes. After looking at the menu she decided to get the biscuits & gravy instead--been on the hunt for some good biscuits & gravy. She was pleasantly surprised that the entire meal tasted homemade. Of course I had to try and the gravy was deliciously silky with tender pieces of sausage crumbles. My salmon toast was excellent and very savory as well. Mouth is totally watering as I write this review! We will definitely be back so my wife can try the blueberry pancakes! This place was a total hole-in-the-wall that we drove around the block twice to find it. The interesting part about this establishment is that in the evening they transform into an Indian restaurant (Cali Chili). When you walk in it's not a typical diner setting--there is a fancy-schmancy bar which we are also curious about checking out some time in the near future! Customer service and ambiance were excellent supporting the quality environment and food. Highly recommend! Thank you! read more

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I want to be fair with this review as I have been to Pancake in LB several times (unfortunately today will be the last). My previous ~5 experiences have been relatively good. Breakfast is a solid "B". The reason I tend to like Pancake is due to it not being busy and I have young kids and the food is good (not great, but good). With that said, I had the worst experience on 1/4/25 at 8:00am. We were the only 4 people in the restaurant. We ordered within 10 minutes of sitting down, all simple things, breakfast burrito, two eggs, and pancakes. After 45 minutes the food was still not out, never-mind we were still the only people in the restaurant. I went up to the waitress and nicely asked to put it in a to-go box as it was taking forever and my 1 and 2 yr old were getting very impatient. The food finally came out after almost one hour. At this point there was only one other group of four in the restaurant. If I were a restaurant owner and this happened, I would at a minimum say "sorry for the wait" and maybe even credit one of the meals, potentially credit everything. It was so uncomfortable and unfortunate bc nothing was done on the restaurant's behalf to apologize. Instead I got a bag of food (which I paid for) to take home and reheat in the microwave. As far as the food today, you can judge by the pictures, chocolate chip pancakes were very underwhelming (given the name of the restaurant is PANCAKE), eggs were extremely overcooked, fruit was mediocre at best. The breakfast burrito was good. I probably won't return here for the simple fact they didn't take accountability for what happened today. A manager should have noticed (given we were 1 of 2 tables in the entire restaurant) and should have done something. In all fairness the waitress was nice, I don't think it was her fault but someone really messed up this morning. I would recommend giving this place a shot and judge for yourself. Hopefully you have a better experience similar to the other times I have been here. read more

Pancake - Long Beach - Over cooked eggs! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Steampunk aesthetic, calm atmosphere and no wait on a Saturday at 9AM!!!!!! Avocado Toast is solid! Waffles with fresh berries no compote syrup stuff, is a plus! Would totally go again and again. Easy parking, fast to food. Trust your Waze, is a different name restaurant at night but is Pancake in the AM. read more

Pancake - Long Beach - High and low seating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California

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They share a kitchen with Cali Chilli. We ordered takeout and the ordering process was easy but I messaged them and left a VM after I got my food due to an issue and never heard back! I ordered $50 worth of breakfast and part of the order was the chocolate chip pancakes. They were garnished with nuts/seeds. Why? Why weren't they mentioned in the description? My daughter has a deadly nut/seed allergy! You MUST disclose this. I was very disappointed that there was no way to contact a live person. I was also disappointed by most of the food. The chicken was good. Please fix your menu descriptions asap! read more

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We visited from NorCal before my kiddo's appointment. We had great service. I was able to call in my order before. We really had a great time! The food was amazing! Our server Holly was awesome! Thanks for everything. Cute little space! read more

Pancake - Long Beach - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California

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