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    Uncle Bill's Pancake House

    3.7 (1.9k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:45 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Dogs allowed

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    Ocean View from the Patio
    Kathryn L.

    HEARTY FOOD WITH AN OCEAN VIEW Met a friend for breakfast here on a late Tuesday morning around 11AM. It's in the heart of Manhattan Beach, so parking can be challenging. We missed the crowds on both ends once we parked and promptly scored a fantastic table on the patio with a sliver of an ocean view. Service was friendly and attentive. The pancakes at another table were GINORMOUS. Given the name of this place, I probably should have ordered them, but my pal wasn't interested. Instead, I opted for the Sausage and Eggs for $17.00, which came with two muffins, blueberry or chocolate chip. I ate the blueberry one, which was delicious and took home the chocolate chip one to enjoy the next day. Everything is big here! My meal consisted of a huge portion of perfectly cooked scrambled eggs, nice and crispy hash browns, and a few tasty sausages. After this wonderful massive meal, I didn't need much for the rest of the day. My companion liked her ample hot oatmeal ($10.50) and English Breakfast Tea ($4). When the sun came out, the waiter immediately put up an umbrella to shade us. It was so lovely here that we lingered over our drinks and relished the view. Inside is equally adorable. Thanks, Uncle Bill for this idyllic, funky pancake haven.

    Czar S.

    I'm giving Uncle Bill's Pancake House 4 stars mainly because of the service. It took almost 20 minutes just for someone to take our order, even though there was no wait to get seated and the place didn't seem that busy--we waited about 10-15 minutes before being seated. Once we finally ordered though, the food actually came out pretty fast. The food itself was really good, especially the burgers we got--they were definitely the highlight of the meal. The ambience was okay, nothing too special but still a decent spot for a casual meal. Overall, good food but the service timing could be improved.

    Sunny side up eggs with sourdough toast and bacon, hashed browns
    Coco G.

    Wonderful breakfast spot super close to the beach! We were greeted warmly as soon as we entered and our orders were taken within 5 minutes. I ordered the bacon and eggs with sourdough toast and hashed browns and my husband ordered the Santa Fe omelet with pancakes. Our server was very attentive and smiley. Our orders came out quickly and I was pleased that the bacon was super crispy and the hashed browns well charred! Add to that the Cholula at every table and I was set! My husband enjoyed his omelet as well. If we lived closer, this would be a favorite spot!

    Our breakfast
    Joe T.

    My lady took me here for my birthday breakfast and never been to Manhattan Beach before. First the view was a million dollar view from our table. Then staff was excellent very engaging the whole time. The pancakes was so fluffy and potatoes was yummy. Kelly was our server brought out these banana muffins with creamy butter wow. She had omelette with bacon and looked yummy. The coffee was really good and the price was decent too.

    Expo 73 Omelet with Banana nut pancakes
    Sarah R.

    This cute place definitely gives good bang for your buck in terms of portion sizes. I ordered the Expo 73 Omelet ($19.50) and upgraded to the Banana nut pancakes ($3 upcharge). The omelet was packed with ham, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, onions, and American cheese topped with a meat sauce and sour cream. I asked for the hashbrowns extra crispy and they were indeed perfectly crispy! The banana nut pancakes were a good size and topped with a heaping pile of fresh banana slices and crumbled walnuts ... the $3 upcharge was worth it! Could only finish half, so took the other portion and ate it for breakfast the next day. I would come back again to try other things, but I docked a star because of the parking situation. Took a while to find parking because it's a busy street, but it's right next to the beach and a beautiful location.

    Chocolate chip pancakes
    Laynee N.

    I had a great experience here. Outdoor seating was open, our server was attentive, and the food was delish! Not to mention you can see the ocean from the outdoor seating, the vibes are great and I'll definitely be coming back:)

    Ace A.

    Great breakfast place both the food and service. Wait time wasn't crazy went in 12pm with a party of 5 and sat within 10 minutes. The ambiance is pretty loud since it's a pretty tight space and lots of customers. Pricing for this breakfast spot is fair and the serving sizes are large! Would definitely come back again!

    Lorraine A.

    Uncle bills pancake house is a great breakfast / brunch spot in manhattan beach. It's in a prime location where it's situated in the heart of the area and a walkable spot to the nearby beach. I came here with a large group and thankfully only had about a 5 minute wait. We were sat inside and service was prompt. Prices are pretty reasonable and they even had specials for the week that was hanging from the wall. I ordered the French toast combo with scrambled eggs and sausage. I had really wanted hash downs as well so my friend got the egg combo with a beef patty and we were able to share. Everything was delicious. I felt satisfied once we were done.

    Micaela M.

    Uncle Bill's is def a staple that I've wanted to try for a while after hearing so many great reviews. It offers a decent amount of paid parking around, but the wait, especially on the weekends, can be overly long. The menu was vast with a lot of good options, and the pancakes were pretty decent, along with the meat and egg selections that were offered. It would probably be a while before I go again, but I'm glad I was able to try it out.

    Manhattan omelette

    First time at this place. Really enjoyed it food was amazing:( I will definitely come back

    Pancakes eggs and sausage
    Lucia A.

    Pancakes were soft and they were good . I wasn't a fan of the hash browns tasted a bit like oil . It was a beautiful day in manhattan beach today . I also didn't really want to explore any other pancakes I wanted to try the classics and then go from there . We arrived right at 7 so service was fast . There is also a little breakfast area inside in case you are solo it's great to sit and chat with other solo eaters . I'll stop by another time .

    Bacon cheddar waffle, scrambled eggs, bacon, trucker hats
    Rachael W.

    Fantastic little place for breakfast in Manhattan Beach. We had the bacon cheddar waffle, scrambled eggs & buttermilk pancakes. Everything was tasty and the service was great. They get bonus points for their wide selection of trucker hats... I had to buy one.

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    Sergey L.

    Came to uncle bills for breakfast as most do. It's your typical American breakfast, where you have pancakes, eggs and hash browns. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We brought a dog and sat outside. The area was very nice and if you sit outside in the right spot you stare right down into the ocean. I ordered the Istanbul omelet with hash browns and pancakes(not pictured). Large portion of food, great combination of crispy and soft hash browns. Their salsa was 10/10, a little spicy and perfect. Pricing is reasonable for dine in plate and portion size. The wait time can get quite long, but ours went by fast. The service was quick for ordering drinks and coffee. Food took quite a bit of time to come out but it was great ambiance would recommend again.

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    Food was amazing . service was fast and it was a beautiful restaurant by the beach. breakfast was so yum

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    I love Uncle Bills Pancake House! Their pancakes are the best! Great views of the ocean. Reasonably priced!

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    Found this gem on Instagram. How have I lived in the South Bay and rarely explored downtown El…read moreSegundo? This is a mom and pop shop. Cash only. I sat at the booth and ordered the top sirloin (medium rare) and eggs with sides of sliced tomato and toast. All that with coffee for $22.20?! The china was beautiful. Charming even. They were super busy so service wasn't anything over the top. I appreciated the check-ins though. It's a cute spot for a morning date or for a single gal filling her cup for the weekend.

    I was visiting from Texas and wanted to try a local diner, so I checked the reviews and decided to…read morestop in. It looked promising. There was a seat available right away, and I sat down immediately. Unfortunately, that's where the good part ended. The waitress walked past me at least 15-20 times without acknowledging me -- no greeting, no offer of coffee, nothing. I was completely ignored. The busboy ended up being the one who took my order. I ordered chicken fried steak with eggs over medium and wheat toast. What I received was chicken fried steak, scrambled eggs, and white toast. The gravy on the chicken fried steak was very thin and almost transparent -- definitely not the hearty country gravy you'd expect. To be fair, the coffee was decent, and even though I didn't order them, the scrambled eggs were soft and cooked well. But getting the order wrong and feeling overlooked the entire time overshadowed any positives. The waitress seemed far more focused on regular customers and had a very cold demeanor toward anyone new. I understand taking care of regulars, but basic courtesy and attention should apply to everyone. Overall, a disappointing experience. I won't be returning.

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    Well, it's been quite a while since we dined here and, after tonight, we are wondering why we…read moredidn't come back sooner. The last time we were here, it was during a busy lunch and both the service and the food were below par. But tonight, it wasn't as busy and our server, Geovani, was excellent. First, we were quickly greeted and asked to select our table (since they were not that busy). Since there was only two of us, we picked a table for two. But, after we decided that we would split an appetizer and an entree, the table for two became way to small way too quickly. Geovani jumped right on this, suggesting we move to a larger table. He helped us move everything over and, voila, we were able to stretch out and relax and enjoy our meal. We started with the pear and blue cheese salad and, wow, we could have just ordered this, split it, and we would have been full. Very flavorful, generous portion that is definitely big enough to share. We also ordered the Sausage & Leek Fettuccine and I was definitely not thinking. Totally forgetting that leeks are part of the onion family (and I have a sensativity to onions). Once the dish arrive, I immediately noticed the similarity and was slowly trying to pick them away from my portion. Once again, Geovani came to our rescue. He asked how everything was and I told him I made a mistake (noted above). He quickly volunteered to have the kitchen make it again without the leeks. I asked, "Are you sure?", and he immediately said yes and removed the dish. Very shortly after, he returned with the "onion sterile" dish and it was wonderful. Both of us were so full you could have rolled us out the door. Good thing the parking garage is so close so we could just hop in our car and go home. Time to loosen the belt! ;) In a week where we have had some personal issues, it was so nice to be treated so well and received such a great tasting meal. Hope you get the time to stop in and I hope you get Giovani to answer all your questions and issues. Enjoy!!!

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    If you're looking for classic, old school diner charm paired with homestyle meals, The Local Yolk…read moreis the place to go! Our omelette and scramble meals felt like they were made in grandma's kitchen, and their banana pancakes were out of this world and REALLY hit the spot. Their coffee is also delicious for all you caffeine cravers like me! What truly makes The Local Yolk shine, though, is the service. Alex F. went above and beyond to make sure our experience was nothing short of perfect. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely warm, Alex made us feel like regulars even on our first visit. It's rare to find that level of care and hospitality these days. If you're craving a comforting breakfast or lunch that tastes like home, with service that makes you feel like family, please skip the hipster or touristy spots in MB and stop in for some great eats at The Local Yolk! You'll be glad you did.

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    It's not very crowded every time I go but that's why I think this place is a hidden gem!…read more I've been a couple of times and Angelica and Samantha both gave exceptional service. Thank you again, ladies! Food is delicious and drinks definitely got my attention. The atmosphere is nice.....yup, I'll be back for sure.

    We've been going to this place for over 10 years and I must tell you the quality of the food AND…read moreservice is exemplary. At most places when you make a reservation good luck in getting a table on time or where you requested to be seated. This place will actually put a reserved placard on your table before you arrive. It's amazing . . . . . really. Our favorite server is Estrella and she sets the bar high for both the food and service. She always goes out of her way to make sure you are satisfied. There is a long time manager there named Taryn who you will always see greeting regulars like they are family and checking on all the tables to make sure you have everything you need/want. It's places like this who are still in business long after the run-of-the-mill restaurants have folded because they are consistent in their quality and service and because they FREAKING ACTUALLY CARE! You might pay a little more for them being an "upscale" coffee shop but there's no price you can put on the love and quality and just plain delicious food consistently served EVERY TIME YOU GO!

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