I have a love-and-hate relationship with Uncle Bill's. The food is generously portioned and tastes great, so there's definitely a lot to love. I had the Corned Beef Hash Breakfast Combo, which came with blueberry pancakes. The pancakes were so good, especially with those sweet blueberries! My husband ordered the Potatoes del Riego, and honestly, that was the BEST thing we ate that morning! It's definitely a little heavy, but SO delicious. It's basically hash browns sautéed with crumbled bacon, bell peppers, and onions, then topped with avocado and melted cheese. I can already see myself coming back just for the Potatoes del Riego and the blueberry pancakes next time! Now for the "hate" part... I would recommend coming when the weather is a little cooler if you're planning to sit outside. It was just SO HOT when we visited, and we were constantly being swarmed by flies. We were literally sweating while trying to eat, so it definitely took away from the experience. To be fair, we did visited over a weekend when LA was experiencing a crazy heatwave along with the humidity, so hopefully this isn't normally an issue. I'd definitely give Uncle Bill's another try when the weather is cooler because the breakfast is great! read more

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Overall if you're in the area this place is decent giving the nice diner feel. The service was great and portions are definitely worth the price. The wait on a Sunday morning at 915 was about 20 minutes as many parties don't stay for the wait it seems. We had the ice coffee and OJ to start which was pretty good and refill on the ice coffee included. For the food we got the 2 eggs with chicken sausage, poached eggs and 2 pancakes and the Istanbul omelet. The omelet has deli meat but overall decent portion. We both liked the hash browns. The pancake takes is average. Poached eggs we're perfectly done and chicken sausage link tasted good Overall if you're looking for a diner type meal by the beach this is a decent choice and you can find parking. Agree with some other posts that if there is a heat wave or you are sensitive to the sun they don't have full patio coverage but a number of umbrellas and option of indoor seating. We are glad we tried it and would consider going back if situation was right with us already being in the area. read more

This place deserves way more than a 3.7-star rating and is NOT OVERRATED. Service is friendly and accommodating. Inside/ outside seating feels like a place that's been serving breakfast for years. Just be KIND to people and ask them for what you need. Parking can be tough since it's mostly street parking and a few quick-to-fill lots, plus as a beloved local gem, there's often a wait. Pro tip: if you don't mind counter seating, ask if any spots are open there are usually a couple of chairs available. The food is way beyond just "good" it's incredible. The eggs are easily the best I've had at any breakfast spot, and the hash browns (cooked in coconut oil) are just as amazing. The chicken apple sausage hits the perfect balance of flavors, the corned beef hash is a total breakfast staple, and the chocolate chip pancakes aren't overly sweet. You can even swap in a flavored pancake as a side with most breakfast entrees. Uncle Bills is the perfect example of a local institution that's tried and true to their craft and the community they serve. read more

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Came here with some family and once again had a golden experience. This place does incredible volume given it's rather limited space. If you're lucky enough you be sat at one of the few boots inside, allow your eyeballs to scroll the walls for all kinds of nostalgic pictures. You may come across an image that shows where today's Uncle Bill's pancake house used to be over a century ago! I went with bacon, egg's, and those incredible pancakes, while my guest ordered a litany of other things such as an old school burger with onion rings-there were no complaints people! And while $60 plus (not including my standard 20 PLUS percent tip for CSA level service) may come off as a tad pricey, think again especially in this day and age. They're going to be almost every other competitor in both the South Bay and SoCal as a whole when you consider the sheer volume of the food they're going to put in front of you. Kind of makes you look around at the fit servers and say hey do you eat this food too? Lol The CSA, (CUSTOMER SERVICE ALL STAR) of this experience was Miss Nicky-pictured. She was super fast, super friendly, and super knowledgeable about their expansive menu. All in all, she helped make it a super outing! Thanks Nicky, your a credit to the Uncle Bill's Pancake House brand! read more

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Top notch food! Hash browns were excellent as well as the pancakes. Over easy eggs and medium steak were good too. Really enjoyed the vanilla nut iced coffee. Friendly, efficient service more so because I was sitting by regulars at the counter. They were friendly and funny too. Great diner vibes with cool trucker hats hanging everywhere and funny signs too. read more

Uncle Bill's Pancake House - Uncle Bill's steak & eggs with pancakes & a vanilla nut coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Yes, this is a local favorite. Yes people come her from the West side as it is one of their favorites. Yes it is a tourist favorite. With that said, be prepared for a bit of a wait for a table, and know they have excellent service and the food is worth the wait. There is a public parking lot at the civic center for a fee of course. Street parking is hard to manage sometimes, but the civic center has an underground parking area nearby, which is a short walk. The view of the ocean is beautiful and peaceful while you are waiting for your table. We ordered the bacon and eggs (scrambled) with potatoes and the Sausage patties and eggs (fried) with potatoes. Both come with a choice of pancakes or muffins. One of us ordered the hot cakes and the other ordered the muffins. On this day the muffin was Cappuccino Chocolate muffins and they were to die for! We sat inside which is very nice, and there is plenty of outdoor seating as well. As I said, Uncle Bills is a fan favorite. I am posting this review to help those who have never been her so you can be sure to put this on your list of places to go for breakfast real soon! read more

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Went for second breakfast with company owner, had eggs and Uncle Bills sourdough French toast, was very good. Service was attentive and there right when needed. Love the history of this place with all the photos and how it's been part of MB for so long staying true to origin. Can get loud when full, though has outdoor seating as well. Dog friendly in the outdoor seating too. Will return again! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

Uncle Bill's Pancake House - Expo 73 Omelet with Banana nut pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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To be honest this place is OVERrated. Food is average (just super large portions), nothing special food, looks like it was just dumped on plate in a big hurry since they have crazy tables turns. Service is super RUSHED and impersonal. Hast team is bunch of high school students with no proper training. Once I sat at the bar, and ordered breakfast and coffee with regular whole milk. And hour later when I was finished, another guest sat next to me and asked bartender for coffee and half half, and she just pulled my milk to him. So you basically can never be sure if you get what you want ! Everyone is running there, rushing, and don't listen to you really. They bring you bill written by hand ! Is it even legal ?! Ridiculous! I understand it's famous local place, but I don't see any reason to stay there in a like for poor service and average food. Maximum it's a one time visit for tourists read more

Both my husband and I agreed that this was the best breakfast we have ever had! The eggs with cheese were amazing and the patio was amazing to sit on! Thank you Uncle Bills for great service and amazing food! read more

Uncle Bill's Pancake House - Eggs with cheese and sausage, side of buttermilk pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Uncle Bill's Pancake House is a nice breakfast spot, especially because of the location so close to the beach. The food was okay--nothing really stood out, but it was a solid breakfast. Service was good and the atmosphere is relaxed with that classic beach-town feel. I think the location and being able to grab breakfast near the water is the biggest draw. read more

Uncle Bill's Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

The customer service is terrible! The waiters are rude and impolite! You have to wait a very long time for food. And the quality of the food is disgusting! They don't know how to cook a steak in this place! Instead of medium well, they brought me a steak - medium rare! My wife was brought a salad with old, rotten greens! We refused such disgusting service and asked for a refund of everything we ordered because it was cooked terribly! We received an especially disgusting attitude from the manager of this place. When he heard that we didn't want to eat there and were asking for a refund, he started taking everything from the table with a displeased face and then told us - "Don't come back!" I have never seen such disgusting attitude towards customers. I am simply shocked, the manager is a jerk and their customer service is terrible! read more

They service is horrible, Very disappointing experience. The food was not tasty, and when we politely brought our concerns to the manager, his response was extremely rude and disrespectful. We explained that the lattes did not taste fresh, the meat had very little flavor, and the steak was not cooked as requested. Instead of listening to our concerns or trying to resolve the issue, the manager told us not to come back. We were simply giving honest feedback about our experience. Customers should be treated respectfully, especially when they calmly explain a problem. Unfortunately, the manager's attitude made an already disappointing meal even worse. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously and improves both the food quality and customer service. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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super cute place, could rlly feel the history with all the photos on the wall. my french toast was delicious and my boyfriend enjoyed his pancakes. the hashbrowns were INCREDIBLE. so crispy! the breakfast sandwich was fine, but wouldn't get it again. all in all a great spot! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

Uncle Bill's Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

1) we sat for 25-30min before a server came to start our order. 2) pancakes and French toast were basically on par w ihop. Not sure the hype 3) staff didn't really seem to want to work today Pretty disappointing overall. IHOP decor, ihop food. read more

I came here for breakfast and the food was Great and also great service! I enjoy my banana nut pancakes super delicious!

We came here hoping to enjoy a nice breakfast, but unfortunately the entire experience was extremely disappointing. The staff was rude and didn't seem to listen to what we were asking for. We ordered three dishes, and all three were very disappointing in both quality and taste. The salad was served with old, wilted salad mix that appeared spoiled, and the steak we ordered medium-well arrived closer to medium-rare and was very bland. What bothered us most was how the situation was handled. When we politely brought these issues to the waiter's attention, the manager came over. After we showed him the salad and explained the problems with the food, his response was simply, "That happens," instead of apologizing or trying to make things right. At that point, we asked for a refund and decided to leave. Rather than handling the situation professionally, the manager told us rudely "Don't come back." Good customer service isn't about never making mistakes-it's about how you handle them. We are always happy to spend good money on good food and a good experience, but this was neither. After the quality of the food and especially the way management treated us, we will not be returning and cannot recommend this restaurant. read more

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 . read more

Uncle Bill's Pancake House - Pancakes eggs and sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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. read more

Uncle Bill's Pancake House - Istanbul - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

It's very expensive and great food. If you are going to charge a lot of money you have to deliver incredible food and that is what they do here. I have not been here in a long time--last time was when Uncle Bill was learning how to crack open an egg. LOL Service is fast and efficient. They checked on us multiple times during the meal. Parking is meters on the street in front, metered lot next door or walk your ass 2 blocks and park for free on the street for 2 hours max The pier and beach path is a 10 minute walk, Peet's coffee 5 minute walk. (My coffee shop.) Seating is indoors or outdoors or outdoor view of the ocean. Depending on when you get here there may be a wait. At 8 am on this Thursday we got right in In sum, no one is going to get a bad meal here. Expect $20 to $25 per person with T and T. Closer to $30 for the bodybuilder breakfast with OJ. read more

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I would give 3 stars, but this place has the word "Pancake" in the name of the restaurant, so pancakes better be good. Mediocre pancakes at best. I knew this was going to be an issue when you can replace toast for cakes. Most places don't do that. They might sub cakes for Toast and Potatoes, but never just toast. That means the pancakes are as cheap as 2 slices of bread. The selling point for this place is location. It's near the beach and the patio* has a small ocean view. The pancakes here are not worth naming your restaurant after them. Today, it was Uncle Bill's Sausage Patty House because the sausage patties were the star of my breakfast. * The patio is an issue for this place. They leave the door open between the patio and restaurant and flies invade the restaurant. Not a good look. read more

We are visiting Manhattan Beach and tried Bill's for brunch. We sat on the patio and had a great experience with friendly service. Most of my family tried the pancakes- both chocolate chip and banana buckwheat were really good. My husband had the avo BLT and fries, which was also good. Prices were reasonable and portions were very large, none of us finished our plates and we were completely full. Would definitely recommend! read more

Uncle Bill's Pancake House is everything you want in a classic, feel-good breakfast spot and then some! The portions are huge (come hungry!), the pancakes are absolutely fluffy, buttery, and cooked to perfection and the service is top-notch. The staff is incredibly friendly and efficient; even when it's busy (which it usually is, for good reason), they keep things moving with a smile. There's just something special about enjoying a hearty breakfast steps from the ocean, and Uncle Bill's nails it. Whether you're in the mood for a massive plate of omelettes or pancakes, you're in for a treat. Bonus points for the super cool Uncle Bill's trucker hats and t-shirts they have for sale; they're perfect souvenirs to remember your breakfast adventure or gift to a fellow brunch lover. Highly recommend this spot for locals and visitors alike. It's a Manhattan Beach must! read more

You know it's good when there's a line and a good half hour or so wait for a table. Only downfall when putting your name down, they don't take your number to call you if you're walking around. You would have to be pretty much there to hear your name called for your table. Otherwise, the menu does caters to loads of breakfast which I believe is served all day. Lunch menu does have all your classic dishes as well. I don't think there's a liquor license as there was no alcohol on the menu. Service was great, friendly staff. Coffee top up was always handy and constantly refreshing your cup. The omelette was great, portion wise was pretty big. Served with hash brown and either toast or pancakes. The side of salsas that was brought out was great as well. Overall, service was good. Good was great. It does get busy so there's probably going to be a wait. read more

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Been there around 3 times. Essentially, they do eggs extremely well, pancakes pretty good too. But oh man - last trip there i got the waffle. Just horribly bad. Like not even sure how a decades old breakfast joint doesn't know how to make a waffle. You'll really like it if you stay away from that one. read more

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:) read more

Uncle Bill's Pancake House - Chocolate chip pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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

Uncle Bill's Pancake House - Manhattan omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Tasty breakfast spot. Big pancakes(macadamia nut) for me. I also ordered the veggie wrap which was slathered in cheese inside the spinach tortilla. Very tasty. Sit outdoors and you can crane your neck over your companion and see the Pacific Ocean. read more

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. read more

Uncle Bill's Pancake House - Bacon cheddar waffle, scrambled eggs, bacon, trucker hats - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

This is my favorite breakfast spot to go to I usually wake up early around 8 in the morning when I know I'm going there to beat the 10am rush because it gets crowded fast. I'll probably grab a seat on the patio to look at the view while I eat now to the food I the pancakes there so many to choose from blueberry, banana, chocolate chip, you name it they probably have them, and the staff is so nice it feels like I'm at home with a staff helping me And there's limited parking another reason why I go early but if you have never been you're cheating yourself, uncle Ben's Pancake House in Redondo Beach read more

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Came to breakfast with the family and even though it was a slight wait to get seated, service was prompt, restrooms clean and food, delicious. It's what you would want for a morning out- quick, yummy and filling. Parking would be the only thing that you would need to be concerned about as the location is near the beach and parking is limited. read more

Uncle Bill's Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Damn delicious hash browns!! I know everyone's here for the pancakes but I'm there for the hash!! But ok, pancakes are solid too! My stubborn 6yo who normally won't eat a bite of pancakes ended up licking the plate clean. And very attention service too. No wait at all for inside seating. It was prime time lunch hour during a summer weekday. Would definitely come back again! read more

Guys, please do not come here! First of all, the flies are SO bad you'll spend more time swatting your food than actually eating. The syrup and ketchup dispensers are totally disgusting so much so that you would choose to forgo using the condiments altogether. The person who brought the drinks to our table had his finger in one of the waters and he dropped the silverware on the table where the flies had been lying. The pancakes were so thick it hurt to swallow. Literally the only positive thing about this place is the view. read more

Uncle Bill's Pancake House - Nasty ketchup bottle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California