Came on the last day of school for alot of folks. I always expect it to be busy because us locals love this place. I was supposed to meet up with an out of town friend. So I put my name on the list but asked if the could seat another party because my friend hadn't arrived. While waiting I got a mimosa drink from the outside bar and waited again for name to be recalled which didn't take long. My friend ended up canceling but I enjoyed my delicious breakfast that I ordered which was the veggie omelet with toast side of bacon and fruit. My server was very nice and kept checking in with me. The table was clean and the ambiance was busy but chill to be there. I ran into someone from high school which always makes my day and it was nice to see all the kids who had their promotions from 8th grade. read more

Schooner or Later - Veggie omelet, side of bacon, wheat toast, and fruit - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

I decided to have some brunch here after a long morning of paddleboarding and all I can say is ... WOW. Unfortunately, it was very crowded by the time I arrived, but I did manage to snag a seat at the bar to avoid the long wait time. Once I saw chicken fried steak on their menu that was it for me; let me have that and everything it comes with! Complete with a tasty adult beverage, my meal was absolutely amazing; on top of the service being very efficient, even considering how busy it was! Will UNDOUBTEDLY be visiting again very soon! read more

Schooner or Later - Country Breakfast 2 Eggs Any Style Homemade Sausage Gravy and Biscuits Hash Browns - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Waited an hour for outside on a Saturday (day before Father's Day). They have a really nice waiting area and bar cart/coffee station to purchase drinks while waiting. When we got to our table the service started out fine. The food took a while but understandable. We started out with one server and I ordered the chilaquiles (red). The menu did not state spicy, or the server didn't give me a headed up, so I didn't know it was going to be spicy. I tried to eat a few bites and it just wasn't working. I like some heat but this was overboard. So another server came and asked how we were doing, and I told her my food was too spicy unfortunately it wasn't enjoyable. Then she came right back and dropped off the check with my chilequiles on the bill. I mentioned I thought she'd take it off the menu cus I couldn't eat it and the server said "I asked my manager and they said no". No manager came to the table.. the server name said "Naya S." on the check. They didn't care about service, they just wanted to turn the table. Needless to say I didn't have a good experience but it is a cute joint. read more

I forgot to take a picture of the food because my friend and I just finished a 10k & 15k run nearby. I got the Traditional eggs Benedict and my friend got the crab & avocado Benedict both with a side of hash browns. Mimosa were great too! We arrived on Sunday around 9:45am and didn't have to wait too long. The view was amazing! We were lucky enough to be seated by the water. As a first timer I was impressed with the staff, from being greeted, the seating, and the service. Thanks to the staff I had a great experience. Will be back again! read more

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I was recommended by my bestfriend who was based in Long Beach as a flight attendant! She mentioned this place multiple times! We went for brunch! We pulled up and walked to the front, maybe it was just weird timing. But there wasn't anyone there. Eventually we found someone and got seated. The waitress was extremely polite and helpful! Once the sun came out they covered us all with the big umbrellas! It was very thoughtful. Over all the food was good, I wasn't crazy about the eggs Benedict, I felt the sauce was off. But my date loved the sauce & said it was definitely good. One thing I thought was super unique was that you could go up and order any drink and wait for your table it created a really laid-back chill ambience . I would like to come back and try some more food, especially lunch ! read more

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My mom and I decided to get the Schooner Sampler, a Blue Moon schooner for me, and a margarita for her. We sat on the patio, just near the railing. Beautiful view of the marina. The food server was quick and very attentive. At least every 5 minutes, if not less. Impressed with the service and with the view. The sampler was great, too. Those Jalapeño cheese curds were my favorite; a cheesy, spicy bit of heaven. read more

Food was blah. Service was okay and the ambiance was great. The bathroom is a glorified outhouse.

I frequent this spot several times a week. The location feels like you're on vacation. The staff is always super pleasant and the food is delicious. The chicken pozole is a favorite of mine. The red chilaquiles are incredible. We try to get here before 10am to avoid a wait to sit outside, as most people take advantage of the outdoor seating to view the beautiful marina. However, should you find yourself waiting to be seated, you can still order drinks/adult beverages. read more

We visited Schooner or Later this week for breakfast. Fortunately, it was a beautiful morning as they only have outdoor seating. I ordered an off the menu item, chili cheese omelet and home style potatoes. Both were DELICIOUS. I did ask for grilled onions on my potatoes, I could have counted on my hand how many pieces of onions I got. I decided to drink their lemonade. That was also a hit! My wife loved her meal as well. Loved the service. Always around for all our needs. Can't wait to return. read more

Schooner or Later - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Went with my boyfriend and his parents to brunch, the bar on the patio was pouring amazing drinks. Once we got inside it was so watered down. After placing our orders, and noticing other people seated WELL after us, getting their food, I noticed the waitress frantically looking around talking to other waitresses, realizing they forgot about us and our orders. They blamed the computer system, and said our food would be right out, it came out after 4 more tables were served, and one table being the same exact order as us, who again had been sat well after us. Almost an hour waiting on food, only to get it and it be barely warm and flavorless Not sure if I'd go back. They weren't very apologetic and didn't seem to care much. read more

Loved the view by the docks! It was a comfortable sunny day, but looks like they have heaters outside as well if it gets chilly. Food and service were okay. Pancakes had a bit of a spongey texture, but flavor was good otherwise. read more

Schooner or Later - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

I'm finishing my breakfast leftovers from this morning as I write this review! I have to start by saying this is some of the best French toast I've had in a long time. And location, location, location. Our 45 minute wait only ended up being about 15 minutes. Service was nice. Portions were satisfying. Will be back next time I'm in the area read more

Schooner or Later - Traditional Eggs Benedict - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Was in the LBC with family for a mini golf tournament with my brother and niece. Decided to let them go at "the greens" while I dipped through and had breakfast. They're not breakfast people, I am. So they knew in advance once I did my diligence and got them there and provided the transportation, I would be tending to my stomach and its need. Marissa S was my server and customer service all start here. (CSA). Considering I must have been one of at least 4-6 tables she was set to take on and this morning's rush, I was more than impressed. Never once did her level of service or attentiveness wayne, and my coffee was constantly topped off. read more

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Ordered a margarita. I've never ever been disgusted by the salted rim on any drink. Whatever was on the the rim of that glass was either seasoning or something that does not belong near a margarita. The drink itself was okay, but some of that seasoning had fallen so it did have hints of a that weird flavor. The chilaquiles were underwhelming. The guacamole looked old and the sauce on the chilaquiles is the darkest green sauce I've seen on any chilaquiles. The service was mediocre at best. Our server just didn't seem to care. The ambiance was the only redeeming thing. read more

Schooner or Later - Chilaquiles and Margarita - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

I came here with two girl friends for Sunday breakfast. This place was really good. We waited about 15 minutes and were seated inside. Once inside, it was quaint and very nostalgic. They had a jukebox, and the bar reminded me of the cute diners back in the day. Service was great and quick. I ordered eggs & corn beef hash...since it was Sunday, I decided to try their Bloody Mary. OMG, my breakfast was delicious and the Blood Mary was perfect - SO GOOD. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. I'll definitely come back. read more

Service was good but the food was mediocre. The salad was iceberg lettuce and 4 bits of carrot. The Messo-rito needed salsa and hot sauce before it had flavor. They serve breakfast all day, which has its appeal to some folks. The little kids seemed happy with their choices and crayons too. The view of the bay was nice and made the trip worthwile.. read more

My coworkers and I came here for breakfast after night shift. I got the mess, which I think is a dish they're known for, it's essentially just a scramble. I got the half portion but it was still a decent size! It was good. We sat outside and the view of the marina was nice, especially because it was a sunny morning. It started getting busy at 9am (we came on a Sunday). read more

Schooner or Later - The Mess - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

My friend lives in Belmont Shores and swears by this brunch spot. We ate outside which was perfect. There were a lot of people here, which tells me it must be good. We had brunch and all of our food was delicious. The wait staff were helpful, engaging and attentive. Great views, great friends and a great spot to have brunch. read more

Never disappoints! We always get the mess but decided to also get the Good Earth which was by far the best one we have ever had. The waitress recommended we get onion rings with it and holy moly she was right about how good they are. ALWAYS AMAZING read more

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Ordered the gringo tacos and nowhere does it state onions on them! Came with a ton of onion! Then when I asked the waiter where my avocado was since it listed avocado on the tacos and she grabbed the menu stating it's extra then realized she was wrong!!! They probably do that hoping the customer doesn't notice!!!!! read more

If you can get in there when there's not a wait, grab a spot on the patio overlooking the marina. It's a beautiful spot with good food and decently priced. Even better spot if you want multiple mimosas read more

The food was great, we enjoyed the ambiance outside for brunch. The service was great offering us mimosas. read more

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Schooner or Later is the spot my nephew wanted to try for his birthday. He is a fan of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives so he is always on the lookout for places Guy Fieri has gone to. I'm not sure if they made reservations, but we had a long 60 minutes wait before being seated at one of their outdoor tables. They were very very very busy that Sunday morning, and we were a large party of 12. Was Schooner or Later worth the wait? To the most important person (birthday celebrant) that day, it was well worth the wait. Personally, I thought that Schooner or Later was A-Okay. I ordered the "Mess". I had high hopes for this entree because it was featured on DDD. It is a blend of chopped ham, onion & bell pepper grilled w/ hash browns & eggs and topped with melted Cheddar cheese plus it is served with sourdough toast. It tasted average to me. No "Wow" factor. It seemed to lack something. Seems strange to say that especially since it already had so many ingredients inside this concoction. Maybe it could have used more seasoning to liven it up a bit. It was nice to visit here once. Maybe I'll be back for a return visit someday. The restaurant is located in a beautiful area. read more

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When we first got there the host basically ignored us and without saying a word grabbed menus and took us to the opposite side of the restaurant sitting where it was very windy. We asked him if we can sit in the sun since we have a baby and elder with us and it would be too cold there, he looked irritated and walked us back to the front desk. He did not tell us what the wait would be and went ahead and sat another table who had came after us in a sunny table and made us wait another 20 min to sit. We ordered the calamari which was very dry and a small portion, the buttermilk chicken salad (the chicken was incredibly hard and dry with very little salad dressing) and the fish and chips which were ok. Our waitress was very nice. The view was very beautiful by the bay but was overshadowed by our bad experience. read more

Second time here and their portions are good, prices are reasonable and everything we've tried so far was delicious! I dream of their hash brown waffles, always have to stop by when in the area. Highly recommended! read more

Schooner or Later - The mess. - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

From checking in to service every staff member I came across were friendly and polite. We came on a holiday and it was fairly busy. We waited about 40mins for our table. The wait time wasn't bad because they allow you to order drinks while you wait in their outside waiting area. The restaurant itself is almost entirely outdoors and has a harbor view. I ordered 2 menu items. The homemade gravy and biscuits & the mess-arito. Biscuits and gravy 9/10. Gravy was delicious. I added salt and pepper which enhanced the flavor of the gravy. Personal preference. My only complaint would be the biscuits themselves. I felt they were too dense and not fluffy enough for my liking. The mess-arito 10/10 was perfect. Everything you'd want in a breakfast burrito plus their green salsa is amazing. I love salsa and their salsa is top notch. Highly recommend. read more

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I just love this spot! I always wait ti have an outdoor table, because who doesn't love California beautiful weather 95% of the time!! While you wait there is a walk-up bar to get a drink to start your visit off and time there off! The food is great several breakfast and lunch options. Portion sizes are large. Servers have always been kind, helpful and quick! There's plenty of parking on both sides of the restaurant! Best advice is just enjoy all your time there between the weight your actual meal and take a moment to walk along the harbor! read more

Schooner or Later - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Custom breakfast sandwich with croissant, ham, cheddar, tomato, mayo, and over medium egg. Delicious! Next time I might ask for the thick cut ham steak in it instead of the ham deli meat, but it was still great nonetheless. read more

Schooner or Later - Custom breakfast sandwich with croissant, ham, cheddar, tomato, mayo, and over medium egg. Delicious! - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

First off I no longer live in LB, but when I did this was Saturday breakfast every week! Secondly a tip for newbies in a hurry, walk past the crowd waiting for outdoor seating, go inside and sit at the counter! No wait! Same great food and service. Paid a return visit this morning and it's still the best. Get the "Mess" with a side of spinach....yummy read more

Go to brunch location for my friends and I! We love a big Bloody Mary or a big mimosa to start out our day. Service is quite fast and you can get in and out of there quickly. They have a large selection of breakfast and lunch. There's outdoor and indoor seating. Be aware that weekends are super busy and you will have to wait a while for a seat just because it's that popular and it's a great location next to an ocean view. read more

Ever just grab a quick tequila sunrise on your morning walk through the Marina? Try it sometime. This place is iconic. read more

It's been a few years since I've been here but i plan on coming back when i visit in July! Their crab eggs Benedict are my absolute favorite and i love the harbor views ! read more

This was my second time eating here. The service is always good, people are very nice. Place is clean including the bathrooms. The food was just average. The hubby had a Bloody Mary and said it was the worse he's ever had. He said the Bloody Mary mix from Costco had more flavor. So if you are a blood Mary snob don't order it. The coffee was pretty weak, it tasted like a light blend, not much flavor. Again, the food and service is good. read more

Schooner or Later - Waffles and captain biscuit breakfast - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Brunch is where is at, ordered the huevos rancheros, which come on top of a tostada, great tasting except the salsa should be running more, it felt too thick, I even had to move some out of the way, otherwise this dish was good. The wait was about 45 min, since we came at prime time, which was not bad, cause they have a corral area, for you to sit in the shade, and the bar is near by, to sip while you wait. The main reason I chose this place was the view while you're eating outside, so nice. Overall great place to have brunch. read more

Schooner or Later - Tequila sunrise - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

I've been here a handful of times over the years. There is usually a loooong wait. It's a big reason why I don't go very often. I went this past Monday around 9:45am and that was perfect. Sat right down. Shortly after though, it really started filling up. One of my favorite things is "dining with a view". You certainly get that here! I had a schooner of beer, which was icy cold! *yum* I ordered Huevos Rancheros for my meal. It was good. Not amazing but not terrible. I'll be back. Hopefully I can time it just right like I did this week! read more

Schooner or Later - Love a nice view while dining! - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food was good! The homemade blueberry muffin was the best I've ever tasted! So fresh and was delicious. I'd go back just for the muffins!

This place has great ambience for those that haven't been here (it's near the water). It's so popular that if you aren't there early, you will wait. They have a good selection of items on the menu from breakfast and lunch entrees. I love the fact that if you're not in the mood for breakfast, they'll allow you to order lunch! After your tummy is full you can walk along the shoreline or go across the street and stroll the shops and walk off a few calories. Maybe even do some retail therapy or visit on a Sunday morning and you can stroll the farmers market. read more

Food was pretty good. The diners ambiance looked nice. The service was great. BUT!!!!! After starting to eat our food I noticed a few nasty things about this place. Whoever ordered anything with lettuce or tomato I'm sorry, there were flies all over that salad bar and it was disgusting! This needs to be reported. The cooks did not wash their hands in between touching dirty to clean plates. They really need more training on cleanliness. I'm going to assume she was the owner but she needs to do better! She had a neck fan and kept adjusting it so it meant she was hot and sweaty. She was touching money and cards for her transactions and then handing out plates to the servers through the lazy Susan window. Also, they were closing so they were prepping the muffins for the next day. The owner did not wash her hands after touching money and her fan. Going back to the muffins, she was touching them with her BARE HANDS!!!! you would she would put gloves on. And she was touching them from the muffin top and not the bottom wrapper. This is a place that's needs to be looked at behind the scenes because of what is going on the front it definitely is not better in the back. read more

Thank you !!! For making my day so happy... wow!!! The celebration continues!! 40 yrs Anniversary to this gem restaurant and the food was lovely. I order the spinach and mushroom omelette with hash browns and a blueberry muffin... yes!!! Everything was Amazing!!! And I had a cup of coffee and an adult OJ beverage ( Mimosa) !!!! Thank you to the Chef!! Héctor and the rest of the staff ... this place is super nice , especially dining indoors or outdoors the ambiance is great;). I will be back !!! read more

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If you're a Long Beach local, or have out of town guests, you know that this is a must do. Located right on the water, with views of the docks and all the boats, it can't get much better than this. The wait is worth it, although even on a Saturday morning we only waited 10 minutes. The food is really tasty and fresh, the service is excellent and you won't be disappointed. read more