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    Uncle Bud's Kitchen

    4.3 (602 reviews)
    Closed • 5:30 am - 11:45 AM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    (Front) Egg haters special with hash brown and early bird special.
    Alice C.

    Good food, good service, and there seemed to be a mix of regulars and first time locals. I had the egg haters special and hash brows. Also ordered the early bird.

    AJ M.

    Have driven by this place for YEARS. Always been on my list to try and had a free moment recently and decided to stop by. Definitely an uncut gem in the area. Not too many spots with this ambiance and vibe in SoCal anymore. The staff were extremely friendly and the food was great. Pancakes were a little greasy and the hash browns I got that day were a little too crispy, but I felt the pricing was fair, the quality reflected that, and the food was tasty. There is extremely limited space inside and they close quite early but it's such a unique diner experience. Definitely time traveling when you take a step inside. Looking forward to returning and trying more items, the biscuits and gravy looked great.

    Tanya N.

    CASH ONLY! The place is small with only two tables of 4 seats each, bar stools, and outside patio furniture to accommodate more seating. The service was pleasant and since we came on a Monday morning, it was not busy. Tried the eggs Benedict and the French toast. The hollandaise sauce has to be one of the best I've tried. The food arrived fast and the service was attentive. Reason why it's a 4 star is because of the restroom. I understand that the vibe is an old dinners experience but restroom could be updated.

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    Martin W.

    This morning was the first time I visited this restaurant. I took one of my referring sources to have breakfast. It's a small and very nostalgic restaurant. The ambience showcase a diner that you would see in the 1950s and 60s. The pictures on the wall showcase Indy cars and other nostalgic racing automobiles. We ordered our our breakfast and coffee from a very friendly server. Our breakfast entrées were served promptly. I ordered French toast with two eggs and ham, and when it was served, it reminded me of when my mom used to make French toast. They do not smother it with powdered sugar, although our server asked me if I would like a little powdered sugar sprinkled, and the eggs that I asked to be over easy were perfectly cooked, the ham was a bit dry, but overall the breakfast was delicious. My guest ordered the eggs Benedict. And raved about the hollandaise sauce and the potatoes were not your typical hashbrowns. They were actually red potatoes that were sliced thinly and cooked to perfection, lightly fried and golden brown. If you're looking for just a restaurant that only serves breakfast, then this is your place.

    Veronica T.

    My favorite breakfast joint with the sweetest ladies ready to take your order! The food is consistently great no matter who is at the grill. Thank you ladies.

    See them crispy edges? Lol...Motivation.
    Ernest R.

    Only my third time here. Each time has been a delight. The food? Tasty. Giving a home made look as well as taste. Karen served me today and she was theeee perfect host, PERIOD! Made me feel welcomed and taken care of. The 'ole school diner bar and stools puts you in close proximity to everything which ai loved because it put everything ai needed to enjoy my meal within close reach. Other patrons are friendly and it is real easy to strike up a conversation. Ai usually go somewhere more commercial for my pancake cravings but looked Uncle Bud's up on Yelp last night (yes last night. These pancakes were on my mind) and searched the photos to see what their pancakes looked like. And when ai saw the crispy edges? Bingo! Gotta say that ai cheated on my other pancakes spot and may never go back. After having these cakes it would literally make very little sense to. Either case. Great experience. Ai just had pancakes and coffee which is my little personal crave a couple times a month. Ai like the fact they're open pretty early as well. And due to the quality and hospitality. Guess Uncle Bud's got another nephew to make room for at the counter. Gratitude and give thanks for the perfect cravings quencher today. See you soon!

    They have good customer service. But they forgot to give me my gravy. It's the only reason that I went there and they forgot my gravy. That's why I'm giving them two stars.

    6/19/23 okay Uncle Bud... I am going to have me some pancakes today!
    Jennifer W.

    6/19/23 okay Uncle Bud... I am going to have me some pancakes today! There's one stool availability inside when I walked in and the lady said it'll be 45 minutes for take out.... later she says she'll have the cook make my one order of hot cake NOW--SCORE!! And just like that, in less than five minutes, my cake is ready, and I am out of here. Woo hoo! Thank you SHELBY!!!

    This is Uncle Bud's in Bellflower Julie and Karen we have great customer service
    Raymond R.

    As you can see at the pork chops special, it was delicious, the service was amazing they were on it. I got my food within 10 minutes. Definitely coming back if I was you, I'll give this place a try definitely great people

    Kim P.

    What a pleasant surprise! Very friendly breakfast spot when we walked in. They are very very small but quite comfortable and homie. The food is cooked to order and was delicious, excellent seasoning. I loved this place and we will be returning.

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    Carrie J.

    My review may not be useful because it's really not so much on the food but the experience itself The place is tiny with two tables inside and about 10 barstools and 3 outdoor tables, homey atmosphere with extremely busy people! One cook doing it all.. pretty impressive I must say.. phone orders seemed to be plentiful and our waitress was like a hummingbird all over the place meeting everybody's needs.. she was friendly and welcoming all while being extremely busy Everything came out hot and fresh after about 30 minutes which was expected and we were told it would be a while.. I had 2 cups of coffee and was pretty full by the time the food came. I ordered biscuits and gravy and pancakes.. I only took a few bites of each ..I was feeling extremely uncomfortable with the person sitting to my left as our thighs were rubbing together.. place is a little bit too cozy for me.. also the pancakes were a bit disappointing.. not light and fluffy but a weird texture. There was plenty of street parking The patrons seemed to be regulars was the impression I had. I think the breakfast potatoes was the best thing as they were delicious! ( hubby got the traditional breakfast) Bacon was cooked nicely too! I don't think I'll be back myself because I felt a bit claustrophobic and anxious.. but I can clearly see why people love this place.. you should try for yourself!

    Pancake with hot butter already on it! Very good.

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    Great tasting food ! Pancakes were delicious and omelette was very filling. Will definitely be going back

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    Madres Brunch - Madre chilaquiles w/ two over easy eggs.

    Madres Brunch

    4.4(2.3k reviews)
    0.7 mi
    •$$

    We had such a wonderful experience at Madre's Brunch! Allison provided exceptional service from…read morestart to finish. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, making us feel like guests rather than just customers. Her friendly personality and hospitality really stood out and created such a comfortable atmosphere. The coffee flight is an absolute must-try, and the pistachio coffee with oat milk was everything--rich, smooth, and so flavorful. It was easily the highlight of the meal! If you're looking for great food, amazing coffee, and a place where you're treated with genuine hospitality, I highly recommend Madre's Brunch. We'll definitely be back!

    This is a cool place to come to for some brunch. If you come on the weekends make sure to come with…read moreextra time because it does get busy and takes a while to get seated. When I went it did take like 40 min to get seated for a party of 6. The birria omlette taste good but I did think that the chilaquiles plate taste a lot better. So if you come i recommend that you get the chilaquiles with birria. The chilaquiles plate is not really spicy so if you dont like spicy food you dont have to worry about that, you can choose between the red or the green chilaquiles. If you are a coffee lover get the coffee flight they give you a couple of flavors to choose from and they are all sweet and delicious. Pros -Good food -Prices are good -Food taste good Cons -Limited parking -Weekends get busy

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    Madres Brunch - Suuper good. Same thing these are huge gret for price

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    Toast  Downey

    Toast Downey

    3.8(1k reviews)
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    My wife and I went to go have breakfast and we had an amazing experience! Our server Cesy was very…read moreattentive and friendly which made our visit even better. The restaurant was very elegant we will definitely be coming back soon! Thank you Cesy!

    Toast has been on my list of places to check out for a couple of years, and a friend put it back on…read moremy radar back in April. Just a couple of weeks ago, my friends and I were considering our options for where to have brunch to celebrate one of our friend's retirement. Toast was one of the names I dropped in the metaphorical hat, and it won the vote of a few. My friends were surprised that I had named a spot I hadn't yet tried since I'm usually the "foodie" of the group. However, another girl in the group who had been here before vouched for it. I'm glad I finally got to try this place this past weekend, and I cannot wait to return! There were so many things on their menu that I wanted to try. A couple of the ladies ordered green chilaquiles, the friend we were celebrating ordered the Spanish Omelet, another woman I'd met that day had the bacon and eggs, another one ordered the Biscuits and grave with a side of bacon that looked perfectly crispy. I wish I had taken pictures of the plates as it all looked so lovely! I didn't even take a picture of my own food haha. I had my eyes on an omelet, one of the Benedicts or the Chicken n Waffle. In the end, the chicken and waffle won. It comes served with a little container of maple syrup with bacon pieces. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The waffle was delicious, though I did request for some extra syrup on the side. To drink, a few ladies ordered mimosas, one ordered an iced caramel coffee, and I ordered the Carajillo. I fell in love with this drink last summer in Mexico and do not often see it on the menu. I love the subtle citrus notes the Licor 43 adds to this espresso drink. It is very similar to an espresso martini, and theirs comes topped with a toasted marshmallow. I honestly wanted to try almost every item in their Tipsy Barista section of their drinks. I'll just have to come back that many more times :) Plenty of parking in the mall lot. It does get pretty packed during peak hours. Fortunately I had called ahead to put our group of 6 down. We went in on Saturday around 11:30. It slowed down a bit while we were eating, but started to get busy again after 1. Otherwise, we might have been forced to honor their 90-minute rule. All in all, a great experience from everyone in our group. No complaints on the wait, service or food. That certainly deserves a toast. Great job, Toast!

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    Poached Neighborhood Kitchen - Chilaquiles rojos

    Poached Neighborhood Kitchen

    4.0(2k reviews)
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    Locally owned & operated
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    I came during lunch time and it was packed. The host was so sweet and handed us some menus to look…read moreover while we waited for our entire party to arrive. Once we were ready she had our table already prepared. We have to order inside first before you can be seated. Once seated our food came out not too long after. Everything looked and tasted delicious! We ordered the chilaquiles verde, short rib omelette, tropical pancakes (seasonal), and the mango curd french toast (seasonal). The chilaquiles verde was savory and tangy. It wasn't soggy at all and definitely one of my favorite dishes. The short rib omelette was savory but didn't give me any wow factor compared to the other dishes I ordered. The tropical pancakes were so pretty. I only tried a piece of it without the syrup which I think was a mistake because the kumquat syrup was my friend's favorite. I definitely need to try it again with the syrup. Best for last, mango curd French toast was my favorite! I fell in love with sweetness and tanginess of the mango curd. The French toast was soft and you can taste the butter. I wish it was a main menu item. I'll definitely be sad to see it go. They have lots of seating inside and outside.

    The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating. You order at the register and then choose a…read moreseat, and they bring your food directly to you. I had the Eggs Benedict with birria, and they were delicious! The portion size was just right for me. My boyfriend had the chilaquiles, which he enjoyed, but the portion was a bit too small for him. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and the casual, relaxed atmosphere.

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    Poached Neighborhood Kitchen - We specialize in organic, farm to fork breakfast burritos, chilaquiles, avocado toast, omelettes, eggs benedict, waffles, mimosas, & coffee.

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    Sunrise Café

    Sunrise Café

    4.1(1.4k reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    Revisit? Definitely. Great for weekend breakfast…read more Sunrise Cafe never disappoints. It's just what a casual diner should be: delicious, generous with the portions, and efficient. I usually order the Popeye Omelet with home fries and toast. Everything is seasoned well and the ingredients taste fresh. Other things I've tried include the Chilaquiles, French Dip, Kids Scrambled Egg Breakfast with French Toast, and Posole. Everything is classic and reliably good. You'll think, wow, I'll probably need a box to-go, but somehow you'll eat it all in one sitting! Sometimes you have to write your name down at the check-in stand out front in order to get a table. But I've never had to wait too long. The servers really pay attention to anything you might need without rushing you or asking lots of questions. So I think that's how they keep the wait time short. The vibes here are just 10/10 for a family breakfast. Our toddler likes watching the model train that circles the upper windows of the restaurant. It's busy so there's lots of pleasant background noise. You can watch the traffic go by on Lakewood Blvd. Prices aren't too steep. I've ordered takeout and delivery from here as well and never had any complaints. Parking can be hard to find in the lot right next to the restaurant but can usually be found right away in the back lot. Overall, just a nice neighborhood spot to eat.

    As many times as I've passed by, this is the first time eating here. We came here to have breakfast…read morefor my mom's birthday. Old school, cute looking spot. We loved the train that goes around the restaurant. Nostalgic touch. It wasn't busy, nice and quiet. We were able to choose where we wanted to sit. I liked that there wasn't a crazy hussle and bustle. We didn't wait long for our food to come out. Everything came out nice and hot. My daughter enjoyed her chicken and waffles. The batter on the chicken was tasty. I got the Loco moco. Good portion and was enough for me to take the other half for lunch. My mom had the French toast combo and she said it was pretty good. She almost finished it. I can see us coming back in the near future.

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    Sunrise Café - Inside the sunrise cafe nicely decorated for the fall season with train track running around the inside cool!

    Inside the sunrise cafe nicely decorated for the fall season with train track running around the inside cool!

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