This is the dictionary model for hole in the wall. Open since the 50's no WiFi, just old school breakfast. And a great at hole in the wall Uncle Bud's Kitchen is too. To say this is a small place might be putting it mildly. 2-3 tables for 2 and a half a dozen bar seats. A local legend of a breakfast joint that has been many different things in its long life. Bike shop, snack shack, barber shop, house, etc.... I like this incarnation the best! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/uncle-buds-kitchen-bellflower?select=07N9y2r3Dmglc29bALxpUw I ordered up a cup o Joe and a pancake, egg, and sausage breakfast special. Cheap too. And while sipping my coffee and waiting for my food I enjoyed the décor that included pictures and memorabilia of John Wane, Gay (cook and owner) dancing and family photos. The Americana oozes out of this place. I loved it. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/uncle-buds-kitchen-bellflower?select=bwGUqyTD8lzeENMvABG5eA https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/uncle-buds-kitchen-bellflower?select=0rH77zgEcOq7nhS0DXM5UA The food I had was your standard fare sausages and eggs and were tasty however the pancakes were some buttery love cakes from heaven. Aw man I could have eaten a dozen of em and will be back for more soon. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/uncle-buds-kitchen-bellflower?select=uvfFrUDB0BJd8pLVc3Y65Q Cash only and they're only open from 5:45AM-11:45AM so get there early! Love this place read more

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Awesome place for breakfast if you want that cozy small town feel. This little breakfast joint is tiny but this place is known by many for their yummy traditional American breakfast. The food here is always fresh and taste like momma's home cooking. Servers and cook are always friendly greeting you with a smile as soon as you set foot into Uncle Bud's. When you step in there is a breakfast bar seating 8 to 10 people? I didn't really count. And 2 tables to the left seating up to 4 per table. There food comes out hot and served with a smile. Hot cakes are buttery and oh so tasty. Biscuits and gravy is on point. Potatoes are thinly sliced crispy on top and soft on bottom. Eggs are yummy especially with there Italian style salsa. It has a more tomato taste to it than the usual chili style salsa. So far I've enjoyed all my meals here and shall be coming back (^_^). I would certainly recommend this place if you like that small town feel but if you want somewhere fancy shmancy look elsewhere. (^_^) read more

Hubby wanted a "hole in the wall" place to dine at for breakfast, and I couldn't think of a more fitting place than Uncle Bud's Kitchen, located in Bellflower. I was here once before with my son during a last-minute sick from school day. I had yelp*ed a breakfast place close by and Uncle Bud's caught my eye. It's a small, homey place, but it gets the job of breakfast done!!! You have the option of sitting at the counter or at one of two small tables. It's like you're eating at someone's grandma's place... Cozy, great conversation, news and game shows on the TV, and great food!!! They're only open from 5:45AM-11:45AM, and they're cash only. It's cool, because they use one of those old-school registers that ding when the pop-out drawer is opened. I ordered Gay's Special (biscuits and gravy, sausage, and eggs), and the kids' Pigs in a Blanket on my first visit here. It was hard to enjoy the breakfast because my boy wasn't feeling all too well, but he wanted to eat breakfast... I liked the biscuits and gravy, although the biscuits were a touch on the tough side. The gravy helped to soften them up, and there was a generous serving of gravy. My boy's Pigs in a Blanket plate was basically pancakes, sausage, and eggs. He doesn't eat eggs, so I took care of that for him. He ate a fair amount of food, even not feeling well, and the hot chocolate that he had helped soothe him a bit. We sat at the counter, and that was a treat to see the action of the kitchen, and to be so close to great conversations amongst the locals/regulars. When the hubby and I went... Well, we almost didn't go because we didn't have cash (there's a Union Bank less than five minutes away that solved our no-cash dilemma)... We had to wait maybe 5 minutes or so for some spots to clear up. The diners that noticed us waiting were super cool and let us know that they were almost done. Who I believed to be Uncle Bud (it's pure assumption, really), also saw us waiting and offered us his seat at the counter. I gratefully declined, as one of the tables became available for us. I started my meal with a cup of coffee, and hubby a glass of apple juice. We also ordered the Vegetarian Omelet (mushrooms, tomatoes, bell pepper, and avocado), add bacon (lol) with cottage fries and an English muffin, and also the California Omelet (cheese, bacon, and avocado) with pancakes. We ate everything! The salsa served on the side was a nice added touch to our meal. The pancakes were perfectly fluffy and buttery, and they had this great crispy edge on them. You can't go wrong with bacon, that's why hubby ordered his "veggie" omelet with bacon!!! I had avocado with every bite of my California Omelet (meaning they don't skimp on the avocado!) and my cup of coffee was kept full. I told hubby that I always wanted to return to Uncle Bud's Kitchen, but didn't have a good excuse to go until recent. For a small place, they serve up great breakfasts, service is always with a smile, old-school P's and Q's are definitely practiced here, and prices and portions are perfect!!! read more

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How did we end up here last Sunday? Heritage Family Pantry was beyond packed and Yelp led us to the glory of Uncle Bud's Kitchen. Glad it did. Yes, the place could use a renovation. It's small, like some diners were back in the day maybe? There are 2 tables that seat 4, and the rest is counter space with individual bar stools, in front of where the cooks cook & the waitress and server do their jobs. This establishment has repeat regulars that seem like long time customers/fans which is nice to see. Their menu also had an array of breakfast items. So the minuses: -It took awhile for our order to be taken and served. -They don't have decaf coffee -Glass of water didn't have enough ice in it The pluses: -Wait staff exuded great customer service and checked on us periodically after our initial order was taken -The vibe inside was chummy -The food was first-rate YUMMY!!!! I had the philly cheesesteak omelette (steak was super tender and full of flavor) with 3 pancakes (insanely GREAT) and a side of country cottage fries (good stuff). My husband had the lumberjack omelette(he loved it!) with 3 pancakes (he went CRAZY over), a side of sausage links (Farmer John) and country cottage fries (good). Food here is worth the wait. Especially the pancakes folks rave about on here. Automatically buttery and tastes like you made them at home (but better!). We will be frequenting this kitchen, over and over from now on! read more

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Uncle Bud's one of the best breakfast spots around. I came here for years as a kid with my brother as he lived right around the corner. I can honestly say if you like breakfast you will like anything on this menu. Up side excellent food excellent menu wonderful and friendly staff. Downside very limited seating. Actually you know what I have to take that last part back it's part of what makes it what it is small and intimate on any given day you will see someone that you have met before everyone seems to know each other. This is like the cheers of breakfast restaurant it literally is where everyone knows your name. read more

Uncle Bud's Kitchen - The stuff - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellflower, California

Delicious biscuits best breakfast in bellflower love their bacon nice n thick nice hole in the wall little spot.

I think the cook might have been upset towards the end of the shift today. Been to uncle buds for years this a first. read more

Uncle Bud's Kitchen - I think the cook might have been upset towards the end of the shift today. Been to uncle buds for years this a first. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellflower, California

Three stars for a typical breakfast diner, but extra star for being open on New Year's Day and their kickin' sausage patty. I called a few of my local breakfast spots and they were all closed, so Yelp to the rescue! This restaurant is very small with one long counter and only two tables that sit 4 and the the sweet server said that it's usually busy on Sundays. We sat near an old huge map of the world which still had old country names, that was a nice conversation piece. I ordered French toast with cinnamon, eggs, and a sausage patty which had a spiciness and shape to it that made it taste like a secret homemade recipe. My BF had pancakes, eggs, and bacon. Coffee was decent and orange juice was small. They only had the pink sweeteners and regular sugar. I probably won't return unless it's another holiday, but it's nice to know there are small mom and pop spots like this with a few regulars. read more

Uncle Bud's Kitchen - French toast and excellent sausage patty. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellflower, California

Favorite breakfast place. Try the Gays special, biscuits and gravy with scramble eggs and patty sausage, one of my favorites. And the staff are friendly and caring to everyone that comes in. Highly recommend this neighborhood cafe. read more

I love this place! You know that if a place closes early it's pretty much because it's good! Tiny place so just don't expect too much seating. Old school and the menu is basic but in a good way. Make sure you have cash bc I had to run to the atm once to get cash since they are cash only. read more

My new favorite breakfast spot. Service and food was AMAZING. I will definitely be a regular customer here

I ordered B & G. Came on two separate plates 20" apart. First plate gravy was thick and just ok. Second half gravy was thin and cold. Coffee was poor and never refilled. Staff was nice but very disorganized & I will not go back. I am sad. read more

Definitely one of Bellflowers Jewels! Places like these are very rare especially if what you're looking for is a homemade breakfast. Everything about Uncle Bud's screams homemade but made better. Do any of you have that relative that would dish up everything for you in a heartbeat and has the gift to just make everything so wholesome and amazingly good? Just go to Uncle Bud's and you'll understand. It's a small town diner with good food and good vibes. Hats off to Karen and the cook in the back with the pretty eyes. I didn't get her name. read more

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The food was delicious and the service very good. Even fellow customers were very friendly. It reminded me of somewhere that Sheriff Andy Taylor, Deputy Barney Fife and Opie would eat. Only draw back was the heat and soda is not refillable. read more

So good!!! Wish I lived closer so I could come back and try out the whole menu. Recommend this place for sure. read more

Found this place on Yelp it's a great breakfast spot it's a bit small but it's worth it.

The food is great and the staff is fantastic! Karen takes good care of us (my coffee is always full!). My girlfriend and I have been here twice and loved the food both times. I think what we enjoy the most (aside from the food of course) is the atmosphere. This place is tiny but it has a lot of heart. You can really taste the love pit into cooking the food here. Gay is an amazing cook, I'm telling you - everything I ate I loved. I left that plate spotless! I personally really like that I feel like I'm in my in-laws kitten/dining room area rather than in a restaurant. It has a very homey feel and we love that about it. I feel like an old friend or family here rather than a customer, it's a good feeling. We will definitely be back, after all, Karen dubbed us Saturday girls so we can't disappoint. We'll be back next weekend if not sooner read more

Uncle Bud's Kitchen - That California Benedict is delicious. $11.50 and worth every penny! Gay makes a hollandaise like none I've ever had. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellflower, California

Uncle Bud's.. Well, I just had bfast in his kitchen, literally :). This place has to be THE smallest diner I have ever seen in my life. Apparently it has been in existence since 1946...amazing! Food was awesome. They were extremely busy for such a small place. I will definitely be going back. Their basic cheese omelet is super yummy. And those pancakes...pretty damn good! read more

Ok, it's weird to start off this way but the toast here is amazing!! Amy knows her toast haha. Love the food here. Got the lumber jack plate. Everything was cooked perfect and this is definitely my go to for me and my cousin. A must go to if your in the area and looking for a hole in the wall style diner!! read more

Uncle Bud's Kitchen - Lumber Jack - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellflower, California

Heard of this so many times and I finally made it in. The food was so good and full of flavor. We got the veggie omelette and the Cali eggs Benedict. The hollandaise sauce was very tasty and we LOVE their potatoes! Extremely small place and the service was great. Will definitely be back for more! read more

Uncle Bud's Kitchen - Veggie omelette and the Cali eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellflower, California

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Moms and pops is the word! Or hole in the wall. I frequently drove by here for years..thinking to try it one of these day. Today my plans to go to the DMV fell. So I stop by the tiny farmers market but had about $8 in my pocket. There was not much going on there so I saw a few ppl walking out from Uncle Buds kitchen instead. We walked in and man oh man it was so tiny that a few tables and bar stools. I loved it. Seems like the best kind of places to food is these kind of places. I had $8 in my pocket so whatever I could get for $8. Cash Only! Ordered: The breakfast burritos aka Hobo breakfast. $8 no tax. It took a long while for my breakfast. It was very yummy. The hobo has gravy! Who does that?! It was very creative. I enjoyed my breakfast. read more

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Went here again after almost two years and it was even better than I remembered. I got the same thing as last time; an egg haters special with a sausage patty on the side. Everything tasted great and was perfectly hot and fresh. The best thing this time was the toast. It was super crispy and buttered evenly, and it tasted fantastic. The service here is always exceptional. This is a must do every time I'm in the area! read more

I first found this place just like you, on Yelp. I couldn't believe there was something in my back door, that I had apparently been passing for years, that was getting rated highly for my favorite weekend pasttime (next to sleeping and hiking). I had to check it out, and have been doing so continually for the following: 1-Sometimes you just wanna go "where everybody knows your name and they're always glad you came" (for the Cheers crowd). With literal seating for 15 (8 at 2 tables and 7 at the bar), it's definitely a Mom & Pop joint. 2-The pancakes (which are actually flapjacks--yes, there is a difference)!!!!!!!!!!! YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3-The prices. Breakfast under $5. I mean, how much should a little breakfast set you back? I hate leaving smelling like bacon (for ventilation, sit by the doors), but the flapjacks just keep calling me back... read more

I've heard many good things about this place so we decided to try it today. I was actually a bit disappointed with the food. The sausage, bacon, and biscuit were burnt and you could taste that more than the food itself. The potatoes were very bland no type of seasoning on them. For the amount of money I spent I was hoping the food would be very delicious but I guess I have to stick to the bigger franchises. read more

Very tiny place but don't let it fool you. Awesome home made taste. I had the California omelet and it was great. I'm not a pancake guy but I saw everyone had them and they were super soft and buttery, they melted in your mouth. Delicious and Gay service is awesome def a must if you're in that area. They need to upgrade their bathroom situation keep everything else exactly the same!!! read more

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Breakfast at Uncle Bud's this morning, Bacon and egg sandwich, cottage fries with cheese bell peppers & onions, it was a full house when I walked in everyone from the other guests and staff were super friendly & welcoming, not knowing anyone at this restaurant it was nice they greeted me and made small talk with me, not to mention the food was delicious! I give this local Bellflower Restaurant a 10 star rating and dining and experience and will definately be coming back! read more

Uncle Bud's Kitchen - Bacon egg sandwich, cottage fries with cheese bell peppers & onions - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellflower, California

Amy and her mom are awesome! My wife and I were looking for a small local spot with good breakfast and this is it!!! My wife had the Gay's special and I had eggs, super sausage and hash browns. Portions are nice and the food is good. This may have been the first time I have been here but it won't be the last! read more

Had a delicious breakfast there. Reasonably priced. Kind people work there. I'll be back!!!

omg !!! Amazing food there's the most delicious Benedict and everything fresh and the gravy was delicious and Karen you're the best

extremely small but the staff is fun and amazing and the food is great. worth the wait to get a seat. talk to the regulars and enjoy some comfort food read more

The service was great. Super friendly people. The food wasn't the best. Had the hobo breakfast w/biscuits and gravy which was good. The gravy was a sweet gravy which was... different. It was good but too sweet. Needed a lot of black pepper added. The bacon was nothing special, those potatoes are great however!!!!! The bacon pancake sucked. Was hoping for some kind of decent syrup or flavor but no. . . Fake syrup made from corn syrup and other artificial flavorings. If you want an actual delicious bacon waffle/pancake go down the street to "the nest". Don't waste your money on it here. The water was gross. Not the worst, but definitely nothing I'd go out of my way to drink. The waffle was the worst item on the menu. I've never had a waffle that I could not cut. I literally had to push down with 2 hands to separate it. Couldn't even use a saw like motion to cut it... DO NOT GET THE WAFFLE!!!! Overall i only found the potatoes (cottage fries) to be worthwhile... Will not be coming back here regardless of how friendly the staff is. read more

Uncle Bud's Kitchen - Hobo breakfast w/bacon pancake... Don't get the waffle... You've been warned - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellflower, California

I'm not local LA. This is the second time I've been to Uncle Buds Kitchen. The place is very tiny only can fit 15, maybe 18 person at a time. And they close at 11:30am. This is a family running breakfast joint. Mother and daughter run the place and cook. The food is delicious. You can really tell every dishes is cooked with passion. I haven't had a pan cake that good. I lost word to describe it. The best thing about the place not only about food. It's about the people and atmosphere. It always makes you feels like home. This is the number 1 breakfast joint I'll recommended. read more

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Good food and friendly people. Enjoyed our breakfast. I would recommend!!! I enjoy the small atmosphere

Bought some breakfast for my co worker and I thus morning and wow 30 bucks for these two and not even wrapped properly? I mean a 15 dollar burrito should at least be wrapped right. I cant even eat it on my post I need a fork and smh.. read more

Uncle Bud's Kitchen - This is what a 15 dollar burrito looks like, it's not even wrapped properly - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellflower, California

First Time here, Last Time here. Ordered to go, basic breakfast. Left me waiting to order as she (I'm guessing Gay the owner) greeted the regulars that walked in after me. When she finally took my order SHE THOUGHT my order was complete. She walked away and started helping others with to go boxes and paying their bill. Then she walked over to the counter and appeared to be placing my order. She turned and looked at me and I said, I haven't completed my order! She then continued with my order. Mind you, I ordered an omelette with WHEAT toast and my other order was suppose to be with SCRAMBLED eggs. She basically told me to go outside and wait for my order that she would bring it to me. The wait was reasonable and as she handed me my order outside I asked if there was jelly in my bag. No she said, then brought me some. I also ordered a side of 3 pancakes. When I got to my car the 3 styro containers felt half full. After getting home I realized she (A) Gave me over medium eggs instead of scrambled, B) Gave me white toast instead of wheat, C) NO butter for my pancakes, D) NO offer of or NO salsa included. The potatoes included with my omelette had NOT a drop of seasoning! To top it off, I was overcharged $1.44 and yes I already included sales tax. There are exactly 17 spots to sit and eat. 9 at the counter and 8 at two tables. I have no problem with the seating but if your going to pack an order to go treat me with the same respect you give to your customers that stay and eat there. Offer me a receipt next time if you're going to overcharge me so I know in advance and I can question you on th. And, if you thought I was done ordering after ordering 2 things, why not say, is that all for you? I've been around for many years just like you! Respect goes a long way! read more

Uncle Bud's Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellflower, California

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What a gem! A true mom and pop operation dating back to the 1950s. Simple, classic breakfast food made to order and really good. This is not a place to go for #brunch. They do not serve bottomless mimosas or oat milk matcha lattes, so do not go here if that's what you're expecting. They do treat everyone like family and the food will leave you satisfied and stuffed, with minimal impact to your wallet. It might take a while as they only have one grill and one cook, but it's worth the wait and you can just crush 4 or 5 cups of coffee while you enjoy the locals scene. Oh and it's cash only so make sure you plan accordingly. Biscuits and gravy Hot cakes Eggs and bacon Cottage fries Bottomless coffee read more

** If you have a problem with this place, you probably complain a lot already. This review is posted to discredit all 4 stars and below. Yelpers, click 5 STARS or say nothing (no one will believe you) ** T H I S. Top pick over any breakfast spot in Bellflower. Wouldn't try another restaurant if someone paid me. Customer Service A+ Chef A+ Food A+ These biscuits, Oh My Gawd . Closes at 11:30am, feel grateful if you get a taste. read more

Uncle Bud's Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellflower, California

We've been driving by this breakfast restaurant for 25 years and finally decided to stop by and give it a try. My husband Michael and I went for an early morning bike this morning and we are so glad that we tried Uncle Bud's.../ the minute we entered it was like being in the south and having breakfast and Aunties house.. the food was excellent!!! You need to try this place for sure read more

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the best. always top tier food & customer service never fails to be amazing & i love the inside, so cozy read more

Ok first of all don't go there if you have anxiety or if you're claustrophobic! There's ZERO air circulation. And it's hot as an oven even on a winter morning. I didn't even finish my food it was so hard to breath! This place is just a hype. I got the pancakes with eggs and sausage and the sausage wasn't heated through it was pale on 2 sides and not browned properly. The taste was off, like I can tell you, you ain't gettin' farmer John sausage links. How gross The lady said they were known for their pancakes. Good grief! They were terrible! They tasted like raw flour! They don't serve decaf coffee, so I had to get orange juice. You're not going to get the freshly squeezed, You'll be drinking the bottled juice with a fridge taste. Also, they charge extra for hash browns. Why????? Their dishes are absolutely positively overpriced For the quality of their food. As I was eating there, a man was coming in with smart & final grocery bags They were stocking up on their essentials. Nothing they make is from scratch Everything they use is canned, boxed bagged and bottled, even the salsa is store bought, what a bummer Oh and the coffee they serve is yuban available at your local Smart & Final ‍ I won't be going back for obvious reasons. But I guess if you're feeling lazy to make your own breakfast head down there and suffocate while you eat All these 5 star reviews seem fishy to me Either people reviewing got a free biscuit or something because this makes no sense. I'm also thinking the reviewers don't cook, and if you don't cook you don't know real food I'm just saying!! Word to the manager: clean the refrigeration please and thank you read more