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    The Pan

    3.9 (826 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Pork Chile Verde burrito
    Barbara A.

    Good food , nice environment, excellent service . Staff was friendly and very accommodating . Wait was a little long but it went fast . I will go back to this Pan again.

    Lawanda F.

    Pretty cool place; it's best to call first and reserve seating because it gets really busy. We reserved and waited about 40 minutes. Everything was so very tasty. I had the quesadilla and it was nicely flavored with the beyond beef and it wasn't oily or greasy. It was a good experience. I'm glad I went. That was my first time at The Pan. Everyone else at the table enjoyed their meal and they added a huge jar of Horchata. Do not show up without calling that's the best way to ensure you're going to be seated.

    Breakfast croissant with crispy hash browns.
    Lorna K.

    Still my number one place to go to for breakfast or brunch. We still need to try this place, The Pan, for dinner. The service is great. The ambience is terrific. They always have uplifting music of old style rock 'n' roll today I decided to try the Barbacoa plate, and my husband had the kielbasa scrambled.

    Steak 'N' Eggs

    Second time visiting here and still very happy with the food and service! Came back again for steak and eggs. I need to come back and try other dishes! FYI! There's two locations in Gardena. However, one closes earlier than the other. Just make sure to check the hours before going.

    My Favorite    The "original" loaded hash browns
    Carol S.

    There are two locations in Gardena, and this one has better parking and a more spacious interior. The atmosphere is lively and it's almost always busy. The staff are friendly and welcoming. They greet you when you arrive and also say goodbye when you leave, which I really appreciate. They have a separate kids menu with plenty of options. The overall menu is diverse as well. It's not just breakfast, but also tacos, pancakes, sandwiches, and salads. My go-to dish is the Original Loaded Hash Browns. It's really delicious and the portion size is just right. I also tried the Cobb salad with added chicken. It was fresh, but the dressing was a bit heavy and slightly salty. Unfortunately, I found a small piece of plastic in it, but when I mentioned it, they handled it well and removed it from the bill. The music is good, but the speakers don't seem to be in great condition, so the sound quality could be better.

    Shrimp N' Grits
    Jamal G.

    I stopped by The Pan to have lunch with a friend of mine. I've visited the pan before but it was my first time at this particular location. We arrived and unfortunately it was a 45min wait for a table, but we were set on eating there so we waited. The service was friendly. Our waiter was very attentive and checked in on us regularly. I ordered the shrimp and grits with a scrambled egg. The egg was nice and fluffy - perfectly cooked. Really loved the flavor from the shrimp and the sausage. The bell peppers added a nice touch and it had a noticeable Cajun seasoning. Not the best shrimp and grits I ever had but definitely far from the worst. I would definitely order it again. For desert we ordered the lemon drop pancakes. Definitely a unique flavor that I've never had before. Per the name, it was definitely on the sweet side.

    Stuffed French Toast  Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
    Hector B.

    We absolutely love the pan! We would go to the other location on western pretty often but we found this location a lot better with regard to parking. The service is always on point and really efficient with the time frame. We came in for a quick breakfast and we loved what we ordered this time. Also the coffee is always great.

    Fish N Chips with Yuca Fries
    Desiree A.

    I was able to catch this place when it was not too busy, thankfully! By the time I left, it was almost full. I started off with a Mangonada which had plenty of chamoy and tajin. It had a decent amount of sweetness. I think the tajin balances out the flavor. Then, the clam chowder. I was sad to know that they no longer serve it in a bread bowl, but nonetheless, this was very good. It had a ton of clams, which I love!!! In most places, you're lucky to get 2 tiny clams in your bowl. Their clam chowder was delicious! On to the main course. I ordered the fish n chips. We had an option to substitute the fries and I chose the yuca fries. I like them, but I think regular fries is a better match for the fish. I also ordered the Mediterranean Omelet with egg whites. It comes with toast or an upgrade. GET THE UPGRADE!!! Their pancakes are so fluffy and delicious, you'll be disappointed if you went with toast instead of a pancake. Then finally, closed out my meal with a latte to-go. Latte is gooood! If you have the space, or just want something warm, I recommend the latte. In addition, our waitress, Clarissa was such a sweetheart and let us take our time to review the menu and ask questions. If you can, see if you can get a seat in her section. The restaurant is clean and the decor is so cute.

    Outside restaurant.
    Erin H.

    First pack your patience. Went on the weekend about 11:30am (this location open late) and party of 2 was 50-60 minute wait. Lobby is tiny and no place to wait but to stand outside or sit in car. Based on that, I still would give it 5 stars. Food was amazing and portions a good size. Had the traditional pan scramble and upgraded to lemon curd pancake (Yes do the upgrade). Every table had some sort of pancake so I say yes every time. Also, chicken and waffles. Chicken breast was boneless and had great seasoning and moist. Waffle came with blackberry butter and syrup/jam. So delicious. Looked at other tables orders and first time I'd say, everything looked delicious. Lastly, food came out pretty quick and service was amazing. *Didn't get photos because was starving.

    The Lumberjack, one with regular buttermilk and one upgraded to banana pancakes
    Ashley Y.

    Solid brunch place in Gardena! I was recommended to go to this location because of the big parking lot and it was a very nice perk! I will say I came at 10 am on a Saturday and there was a bit of a wait. The food itself is good in the way that comfort food is good. No frills. Not that aesthetic. Does it have the best of anything I've ever had? Not at all. But it really hits the spot when you want a classic American breakfast and the ambience and good service is what makes it so great. We both got the Lumberjack ($20) but I upgraded my pancakes to a specialty pancake for an extra $2. The Lumberjack is a solid breakfast plate with house potatoes, 2 pieces of bacon, 2 pieces of sausage and your choice of 2 eggs with 2 pieces of pancake included. If you want all sausage/all bacon they can accommodate that as well with no extra charge. The house potatoes were a good texture even if it doesn't look like it. Not the biggest crunch but still had a crunch. Not mushy at all. I did enjoy the bell peppers mixed in! The bacon/sausage is nothing to write home about. Salty, greasy just like you would expect. The pancakes were soft and fluffy. I did enjoy the extra nuts and bananas in mine but the regular ones were good too! Syrup is in a bottle on the condiments basket. The syrup itself is very mid, very whatever, but I do believe they have maple syrup on the menu for an extra charge. Our server Rudy was incredible. He's super friendly and kept checking up on us, asking if we wanted refills of coffee. He would bring us extra napkins and coffee creamer too. He also took our photos for us! Much appreciated!! Sometimes you go to places and it feels like you're a nuisance or that they can't wait to turnover your table, but this place is super friendly and welcoming. We were there for a little over an hour and it made for a great catch up experience. Other tables were chatting as well. None of that fast food, get in, get out culture here. I can see why it's such a popular brunch place!

    Maruko X.

    Ambiance: it's one of the most popular breakfast and lunch chains in South Bay Area, there's usually a waiting line outside and packed inside Service: very friendly and super patient with questions, provided useful suggestions, and refilled water adequately Food & Drink: numerous items for breakfast and lunch items, and they also serve dinner at this location Short Rib Benedict - **** two corn cakes topped with short rib braised barbacoa over mexican street creamed corn, poached eggs, and poblano cream sauce, tasty beef and unique flavors, recommend The Meat Lover Omelet - ***** bacon, sausage, kielbasa, ham, garlic, jack and cheddar cheeses tucked inside three eggs, served with house potatoes, simple ingredients and rich in flavors, highly recommend Tiramisu Pancake - *** coffee flavored pancakes, topped with a sweet vanilla mascarpone, chocolate shaving, cocoa powder, sweet espresso syrup, and whipped cream, tasted unlike tiramisu, still a good chocolate pancake Drip Coffee - **** freshly brewed and bold taste, recommend Price: generous portions and affordable prices, expect $30 per person for a very fulfilling meal

    The Cast Iron Burger, The "Original" Loaded Hash Browns, Strawberry Paradise Pancakes
    April V.

    Came last night around 6:45pm. Got the loaded hashbrowns, strawberry pancakes, & cast iron burger Everything tasted good, our server was nice & she checked up on us. The food was fresh & we enjoyed it This spot is like a fancy diner that offers breakfast all day, lunch, & has a dinner menu. They also have some happy hour options from 3-7pm

    Tashonda J.

    Breakfast fire, servers are so sweet!! The restaurant it's self seems a bit small but you can definitely look past that because of how great the food taste! Will definitely be coming back

    Shrimp and grits, I betta neva hear anyone say anything bad bout this dish, devoured it!!

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    Food is great. Might have to wait a while depending on the day. Loaded hash browns SMACKS and the fresh OJ . Very friendly

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    Do you all sell gift cards @ your locations? or only online

    Gift cards are sold in all locations.

    Are these prices up to date ? Today is 05/27/2023.

    Yea they are

    Does this place do bottomless mimosas? And do they do them during the weekday?

    i wish!

    Are they no longer in business?

    They are still in business but there is a new location on Artesia.

    Is there any postmates, Grubhub, or door dash I can use?

    I think they may do Grubhub ... but I'm not quite sure

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    Any vegan or vegetarian options?

    Yes they have a few vegetarian options

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