Just to add to and correct Nate C., Ted's is actually located in Carson. You could have realized that on your own by reading the address, so I apologize if it seems like I'm patronizing you.
I'm not.
I think very highly of you. I swear.
Forgive me?
Great. Glad we could make up. Let's never fight again.
Anyway. Ted's is one of those places you could drive by almost daily for several years and never think to stop and check out. That's how it was for me growing up. Ted's is right across the street from St. Philomena Church, and being a good little boy, we'd always pass by on Sundays. I never really thought about what the food was like because at the time all I ate were Carl's Jr. famous stars and Whoppers.
Well, one day one of my dad's friends was over and wanted to grab some brunch. My brother and I tagged along and all of a sudden we were in that one food place next to church. What the hell are we doing here? I don't see Whoppers on the menu. This is ridiculous! I can't eat here! There's a burger place right up the street! C'mon, let's go there instea--wait. Steak and eggs? Um. Yeah, sure. I'll have some steak and eggs.
And that's basically the story. We've been regulars ever since. Our picture is even on their makeshift wall-of-fame. Soon after, Ted's became our go-to spot for after church Sunday brunch. As time went on, we started to branch out and started going to more places. "Fancier" places. More varied menus. Higher quality ingredients. Fancier sounding foods. But, Ted's will always hold a special place in my heart.
We're not nearly the regulars we were before. We've been to many far more impressive eateries. But, whenever we come back to Ted's for a visit, we're always greeted with such warmth and treated like long lost family. This is largely due to Rosemary, the ball-of-energy who runs the show and is as sweet a human being as you'll ever meet. She's been there for as long as I can remember going there, and she is the main reason I love this place. She's memorized my order ever since I was 10 years old. I feel bad whenever she tells us to come back soon because she misses us. It feels like your mother telling you to call more often. For Rosemary alone, this place deserves five stars.
But, aside from the great service, let's talk about the food. This is very much your standard quickie diner fare. Breakfast all day. All varieties of eggs, bacon, sausage and toast. Burgers. Burgers with cheese. Burgers with bacon and avocado. Burgers of all kinds. They also have a Mexican food menu, but I have yet to venture in that direction. Not for any bad reasons; I'm just so set on my steak and eggs that I hardly have anything else. The steak isn't really "steak" but the meat normally used for carne asada. Nevertheless, it's filling and a good way to start your day. Oh, you know what? I have had the Mexican food. Well, only technically, unless you count breakfast burritos as Mexican food. The breakfast burrito is fantastic, by the way. Chorizo, eggs, bacon, hash browns and salsa wrapped in a massive tortilla.
A couple other tips. There's a drive-thru, but you're better off just going inside and ordering take-out. Any other place and this would be a complaint, but Ted's gets a free pass from me. We tried the drive-thru when they first installed the system. We were at the window for 20 minutes, haha. Lastly, they don't accept credit cards, but they do have an ATM. I've never had to use it because $20-$30 is usually more than enough every time my family of four drops by for a bite.
Ted's Burgers. Go for Rosemary. Have a breakfast burrito while you're at it. read more