Food was delicious, service was excellent, and friendly staff!! Highly recommend!! Lumber Jack Special read more

Uncle Bud's Kitchen - Egg Hater's Special and LumberJack Special! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellflower, California

Great food great service place is small so expect a wait will definitely be back it's homestyle cooking

My go to place for early morning breakfast small classic breakfast House Get there early. The building is small but definitely worth the wait. read more

I got invited up to Uncle Bud's Kitchen in Bellflower to try them out. It's a rad little breakfast joint that's got a great old school feel to it. Plus...it's cash-only, so you know it's gonna be legit!! Here's what I had. This dish comes with a nice big sausage patty, scrambled eggs, fluffy biscuits smothered in country gravy, and Uncle Bud's signature country potatoes. This is a meal in itself and could easily be shared. Pro-tip...put the patty, eggs, and potatoes all together in between the biscuits for a monster breakfast sandwich. Corned Beef Hash is hands-down one of my favorite breakfast foods. So when I saw they added it to eggs Benedict, this was a no brainer. Everything about it was delicious and cooked wonderfully. It was a blissful creamy savory delight and I absolutely loved it. I also added a pancake for good measure. So freaking good!! To sum up, you gotta get up to Uncle Bud's for some bomb, old fashioned, home-style breakfast. Everything about it was awesome; from the food to the excellent service. This spot is definitely a local gem. Don't forget...they're cash only, so be sure to bring that paper and leave the cards in those wallets. read more

I've heard about this place and have driven by a million times... finally stopped in to pick up breakfast for the family today... absolutely delicious!!! During these times it's big for me to support small business ( especially cause I'm a small business owner myself ) and let me tell you this spot hits everything!!! The staff was super friendly and the biscuits and gravy were some of the best I've had... I tried there hobo scramble I guess you would call it and I can only imagine how much better it would be if I got to eat it there and not have to take it to go... If your looking for that at home cooking feeling this is the spot!!! read more

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A great homestyle made breakfast. Very small place but worth it. Has 10 stools at counter and 2 tables to seat 4 each table. May have 3 tables outside but not sure. Food was good. Special sausage patty was very tasty. It's not in my neighborhood but I Will definitely go back. The inside has old metal signs, old register and only accepts cash. read more

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Customer service is dead during covid, but not here. I got to talkin to the owner's daughter, and the interaction prompted me to come back to revisit. Everything was fine, but the customer service stood out as the best that I've seen it a restaurant during the pandemic. The women working, here and I think was her name, was so incredible. read more

My GO-TO breakfast spot after a night shift. I usually pop in around 6am. My coffee cup is always full, and the food is fresh, hot, and served faster than anywhere else I've been. read more

Always great to eat at family owned vintage restaurants. Its small, cash only, but for me always worth it. Best pancakes around.

Uncle Buds, it's been a couple years since I've walked in but I will say this anybody of color will ultimately feel weird. It's a super small place , with more or less the same crowd, so God forbid your black or don't fit the criteria you immediately feel uncomfortable. Not sure if anything's changed over the past couple years but that has always been my experience. read more

Small Breakfast spot, not much seating but really homely on the inside. When I went I didn't realize it was cash only, but the staff was kind enough to hold my food while I ran off to an atm really quick and the food was still warm. Potatoes were crispy and eggs over easy were cooked just right. If you catch them at the right time the food is worth the wait. read more

One of my favorite breakfast places in LA. Small place but it's so delicious. Everything on the menu is worth trying. I have been coming here for over 10 years and I never been disappointed. Just a heads up Cash only. @raulvsfood read more

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Do this place like African American people ?because I felt like the audience is not welcoming of African Americans Felt so out of place. Was not friendly at all. Food is great But be careful I would never wanna feel like that again read more

This place is my type of place. I am predisposed to like it. It is small, old, and the definition of a hole-in-the-wall. Because of my predisposition though, I have pretty high standards. I tried a special called The Gay. It is a biscuit topped with jack cheese, gravy and a scrambled egg. Next to it, is a griddled sausage patty that tastes homemade. They call that a Super Sausage. What I should have ordered was a regular eggs plate with a Super Sausage. It would have come with potatoes and two eggs instead of one. And it costs less. Next time... The Gay was good and I ate it all. The biscuits were tasty but could have been hotter. The warm gravy did not add enough heat to the biscuits so the bite was warm gravy plus room temp biscuit instead of all one temperature. The sausage patty had nice heat from chili flakes and black pepper. It was nicely browned on the flat top giving it a hamburger taste on the outside. I could eat two of those. The gravy was legit, by the way. Previous reviewers talk about their skillet specials so when I return I will try that or the Eggs and Super Sausage so that I can taste the potatoes here. read more

I felt nauseous after eating here, that is not the last impression I should get from a place. I'll keep this short because I've already spent enough time and money on this place. I have been going to UB since 2012 and I had friends come with me each time. Today is the last day I ever go to Uncle Buds. I got the early bird, the pancakes were dry, if anyone knows they are known to have great pancakes. I asked for extra butter and the server was annoyed, maybe because I interrupted her from texting. She simply replied " the pancakes already come with butter, if you want more it'll cost extra". They gave me a ramekin with an oil and floating solidified fat that was "butter" which I saw the cook pour out of a plastic pitcher(Hmm, questionable). I poured it all over my sandpaper textured pancakes, and when I took a bite the pancake left a chalky texture in my mouth, along with an aftertaste of stale oil. It was not even close to tasting like butter. It probably stale because they leave the oil-margarine mixture in the pitcher for days. The place used to have charm but now it looks like the kitchen in Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Eggs cracked on the floor for who know how long. And I saw the cook mixed pancake batter in a pitcher also setting it on the floor while mixing (I had to look away, I was shocked) then, it's placed back on the table where other things are cooked! Why is there no space to cook? And looks like they keep their eggs cooled by ice that they keep in the broken freezer. I'm disappointed, disgusted and regret eating here this morning. No stars. read more

Hi, I recently visited this restaurant after having a bad experiencea few years ago. and just wanted to give a point scale review on my experience. Also I would like to share some notes as well. 1 being needs improvement, 10 being excellent Parking:  4.5/10 street parking only and not much of it. Outside appearance: 8.6 /10 building is trying to keep that old school vibe, I don't think they are looking to upgrade and they a better off not. Inside appearance:  7.5/10 old school diner vibe with antique signs all around. Not much seating sp be prepared to wait outside for a bit. Staff service:  8.9/10. As busy as they get the staff is hard working and always friendly. Its best to be patient with them as they are doing a lot at once. Food and restaurant experiance notes: the food is so amazing. Fresh ingredients and amazing flavors. Definitely a home cooked meal style place that delivers. It's so worth the wait I wish they were open longer and served breakfast, lunch and dinner. That would be epic. My favorite is y bgg e pancakes they just melt in your mouth like butter. I can't wait to go back. Love it!! read more

Just had gays special at Uncle Buds. The special is biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs and cheese on top, with a sausage patty on the side. It was awesome! It's a little too much for me to eat but was delicious. This place is a landmark in Bellflower. Amy and the rest of the crew work hard to make sure you are a happy customer. Definitely will be back ! read more

They never answer for phone orders and sometimes they put you on hold if they do and don't come back to the phone. Would One more staff member solve that problem? I think so In order to eat there you need to go eat there for dine in and or physically present yourself to place the to go order. The food is good but the ordering process is outdated. read more

My husband and I were looking for a place that was open early and I had heard about Uncle Bud's Kitchen. We wanted a home cooked breakfast - but didn't realize our experience would be just like coming home to family we hadn't seen in a while. Excellent service, ambience and crowd, and the food (which could feed an army) was on point! read more

No longer serving Steak -- though still no signage stating so... Waitress said, it's been awhile. Sucks, main reason I made the drive. I still decided to dine in for the famous crispy hot cakes, unfortunately not as crispy as before :( Won't be coming back for a while. Cash only. ---- read more

Interested in a lesson in time travel? You, too, can jump into your time machine (or if you prefer, car) and hurl yourself back to the days of Elvis, hootenanies, poodle skirts, ponytails, and red wing flyers. And if you stop at *just the right moment*, you will find yourself staring at the screen door that opens into a teeny, tiny, greasy spoon, dive of a diner, named Uncle Bud's. Pssst, it gets better. I've seen coffee kiosks larger than this: a grand total of 18 seats, 10 of which are at the counter, plus two 4 tops. That's what you see when you open the door. The tiny kitchen takes up the remainder of the building where Karen, our most frisky and efficient waitress, and Gay, the chef/owner (she used to be a server here), perform near miracles. Squeeze inside, check for openings, write your name, then escort yourself outside for a wait with the other time travelers. You'd be a fool to leave. The menu is plain and simple, a throw back to the good old days, as expected. Pork chop and eggs, lovingly seared quickly as requested on their Smurf sized griddle. Not the most memorable cut, but nothing to sneeze at either. The California Omelette with avocado bacon and cheese was beautifully done. It came with my choice of country fried potatoes, obscenely smothered in cheese and green onion. I should be ashamed, but I was not. And I'd do it again. But if you really want something special, go for this.... The Pancakes. I ordered a side, just to see what the hype is about. These pancakes put others to shame. They are absolutely on my Top 5 Pancakes list. So I say, get it. Light, fluffy, the stuff that dreams are made of, served irreverently slathered with real butter, hot off the griddle. Next time...the Pancake Special is all mine. Portion sizes are quite generous. I was happy to bring my over-indulgences home. There is no such thing as a fryer in this hut. You will find griddle food only. And they do it very well. I am a bit baffled at the low review count considering how many years they have actually been in business. Then I realized, probably the only reason they don't have a thousand reviews is because of its diminutive size and homely appearance. It sure isn't the food. read more

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The best homey breakfast around! The hobo scramble, chicken fried steak, & their breakfast burrito are usually in rotation for me. Their homemade sausage patty is the best. read more

Great American breakfast comfort food and friendly staff. A true hole in the wall establishment. Small but fun. Cash only and be prepared to wait for your order. I definitely would recommend. read more

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

Such a cute little place with so much history. The pancakes were sooooooo good and I'm more of a waffle girly. The server and chef were so friendly definitely recommend read more

I felt like Karen and I knew each other in another life. The place was super chill and small. Karen could possibly be the sweetest waitress I've ever met. She constantly checked in on us and I honestly felt like we were in Aunt Karen's kitchen having breakfast. We ordered keto-friendly omelettes which were good...I think. Docking one star because we sat at the table that was right next door to the bathroom. Wish it was a little further because eating next to the bathroom mentally messed with my meal. Maybe move stuff around in this small, quaint place so the table isn't so close to the can. read more

Delicious buttery, hot and fluffy pancakes, sweet owners, great local spot in Bellflower! Nice cozy atmosphere with friendly service. Great prices and good portions!! Support small businesses! :) CASH ONLY and street parking. read more

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One of my most favorite spots to eat breakfast. The food is DELICIOUS ! The staff are always very friendly. Salt of the earth kind of folks. read more

OMG love this little tiny place holds no more than 17 @ a time. Everyone knows each other. . Oh smells soo yummy and feels like home.. Opens Monday thru Saturday 5:30 am - 11:45 am and Sunday 7 am - 11:45 BOMB.. CASH ONLY Pancakes soo good. Cottage fries are hash browns Everything is good read more

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

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If you blink when your driving by . You might miss bellflowers best kept secret. Yes it's an old fashion dinner only open for breakfast. I will tell you that it's one of the best little hole in the wall spots I've ever eaten at. Decor-don't expect anything fancy it's a good old fashion dinner. Ambiance- they have a counter and two tables so if you come by yourself you will be sitting next to a stranger but don't worry everyone is so friendly. Food- now we get to the spot where you will call this the best breakfast spot in SoCal . We ordered the "gay special " and Kids had Mickey pancakes and I ordered a an omelette the best omelette ever. The sausage patty is homemade and the best party ever. Every bite of food was is mouth watering . Service- Great service only one server but boy can she move . Our family found our new favorite breakfast spot read more

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Uncle Bud's Kitchen offers the best breakfast in Bellflower! I've been going there since 2006 and have never been disappointed. read more

Uncle Bud's I feel like we're family now. I'll be aunty Rose Bud! So I'm a diner place type girl. I love diner breakfast bc it taste like grandma and mom type home made food. I decided to check this place out since I don't live far and boy am I glad I did. It was a table for two. Know let me tell you it's a small diner breakfast joint. Not much room inside, but delicious. It's been established since 1947 and the owner who owns it is the one who actually does all the cooking. Now these are the nicest ppl you'll meet. Hours are open super early 4:30am/5 -11:30am. They have traditional breakfast at reasonable prices. The young surfer looking guy with the curly hair under his cap was super friendly. I came in with my daughter she got the "children special" two bacon, egg, toast & potatoes. She ate majority of it & she loved the potato's. She got OJ and I got black coffee with lumber jack special. Bacon was delicious potatoes were my favorite & I devoured the toast. I'm not a ham person so I left my ham. Seating is tight but YOU MUST come here & try it! Parking is tight, we got street parking in front. They also know their regulars. I'm excited to bring my favorite ppl here too. CASH ONLY. I was lucky I had 30$ cash in my pocket, I wish I could have tipped more but that's all I had. It was my first time here so now I know I have to bring cash. Our waitress was lovely, I didn't catch names but it's a must come back for me. read more

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This is for locals only. Extra small place with the best breakfast in town. For me, their pancakes and eggs Benedict are the best. The bad? They are always busy, so be ready to wait read more

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

The breakfast here in not good and you get such a tiny portion for what you pay. I ordered the ham and eggs with biscuits and gravy. You only get one tiny pilsbury biscuit and the gravy had no flavor at all. The ham was very chewy and didn't have the same texture as a typical piece of beefsteak ham and the potatoes were flavorless along with the eggs. The breakfast was hot when I picked it up, but after reading all of the postive reviews I went out of my way to get cash back since they don't accept cards here. I'm so disappointed as I was craving a good breakfast this morning. Sadly, I will never come back. read more

ABSOLUTE SOLID 4.5 stars. It's CASH ONLY so make sure you bring cash. -- ATMOSPHERE I love this hole-in-the-wall joint. I saw it on Yelp and decided to try try it out since it wasn't too far from my house. First walking in, I felt like I transported back to the 60s or 50s in the midwest or something. I freakin' loved it. It was like time stopped. Totally fell in love with the atmosphere of this place. It's very welcoming and homey and it's one of those places where people have been coming back for YEARS. I wish there were more places like these. CUSTOMER SERVICE Karen is THE BEST. Her smile and aura is infectious! The first time I came, she asked for my name and when I came back a few days later, she remembered it! Love, love, love that. They have a staff of 3. Karen, a younger guy who's sort of the busser, and then the chef. Looks like a family-run business just doing it for the love of food. I read some reviews on here about slow service. When we live in a world that's always in a rush, you confuse GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE with FAST CUSTOMER SERVICE. If you're looking for FAST, go to McDonald's and get a egg mcmuffin that was warmed up in a microwave. The customer service is FANTASTIC because they actually stop to talk to and get to know their customers. You never feel rushed, even if they're busy. FOOD I got the HOBO WITH BACON. It comes with 2 slices of bacon, biscuits and gravy, and country cottage fries. The bacon was cooked perfectly, the biscuits and gravy just good, and the country cottage fries were soooo flavorful. I would absolutely order this again. My friend ordered the GAY SPECIAL which came with a sausage patty and biscuits and gravy. I had a taste of the sausage and it was delicious! It was so good, and tasted and looked homemade. Karen told us that we HAD to order the pancakes, so we ordered one pancake to share, and I'm soooo glad we did. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE their pancakes. They cook 'em so their ends are crispy and put butter on/in it. So freakin' good. It wasn't dense, it was light and airy. If you visit, make sure you give 'em a try. On my 2nd visit I got the CORNED BEEF HASH BENEDICT which is eggs benedict w/ corned beef instead of canadian bacon. Unfortunately, because we came later in the morning, they ran out of hollandaise sauce, so I asked for gravy instead. It was still delicious, but next time, I plan to get there early so I can try their hollandaise. The corned beef was really tasty, and the poached egg was cooked perfectly. It came with a side of hash browns that were perfectly crispy on the outside and nice and moist on the inside. -- OVERALL This is definitely one of my top breakfast spots. I will absolutely be back - for the food, but most especially for the wonderful customer service! read more

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We always pass by this place and they're always packed. Today was the day we finally tried them out. It's a very small breakfast place with 1 server, 1 cook, 2 helpers. Only a few seats, 2 tables outside, 2 tables inside, and the bar area. All 4 tables were taken so we sat inside by the bar area, we got there quarter to 10 am and didn't get our food until 10:45. The lady passed us numerous times before she even greeted us. Btw, they weren't as busy as we thought they would be so I assume service was going to be a little better than what we got. We sat there and waited for quite some time before she took our order, she asked us what we want to drink, she gave us our drinks first and she said she will be back to take our order which took 20-25 mins for her to come back and take our order. I wanted to stand and leave but then she took our order. Anyway let's get to the food, I ordered the gay special and a hot cake. I like the pancake/hotcake the most - it was soft and tasted buttery brings me that southern pancake taste, sausage wasn't bad - it was a little more on the saltier side, the biscuit and gravy was okay -the gravy wasn't so bad, biscuit was A-okay, I prefer my biscuit really soft and warm. Was it worth the wait? No. Would I come back? Probably not. 3 stars out of respect for the cook! Food wasn't bad but the service kinda threw us off. read more

Uncle Bud's Kitchen - 1 order of hot cake, zoom in and you'll see a piece of hair in my pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellflower, California

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Great food, service, and environments definitely a hidden gem and would recommend this place to anyone!

The pancakes were big and delicious. Person serving tables is awesome and family owned.

Breakfast was ok, atmosphere is like going into a time machine, very cozy. Cash only is an inconvenience for the customers; Food overpriced, $16.00 for two eggs, two slices of bacon l, pancakes, hash browns and a cup of coffee.... (a grand slam, pretty much) staff was friendly and courteous, however I don't think I'll come back, prices are way too high. read more

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

Wow, this place right here is some of the best homestyle breakfast around. Just about everyone who walked through the door was greeted by name. Small place, 2 four top tables and counter space for about 10, expect to wait(worth it). Get there early if ya like a pork chop breakfast, I had to settle for the corn beef hash, which was great added super sausage and cheese on the country fries. I was in heaven. Take yourself your family and your friends. Support local restaurants. read more

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

I've always loved spot growing up. What really keeps me coming back is the way they make their pancakes. It's always cooked perfectly, and I don't even like pancakes like that at all. Just a forewarning, this place is CASH ONLY. FOOD: I always like to get the Early Bird's Special or the Egg Hater's Special. However, I have tried a lot of different menu items. I'm not a big pancake person because I prefer waffles - BUT the way they do it at Uncle Bud's is just perfect. It's that buttery soft pancake that is not too thick with the crispy outer edges. I love brunch, and so many breakfast and brunch spots do too much with pancakes. A lot of times the pancakes are too cakey or have too much batter while smothered in countless unecessary toppings. But here at Uncle Buds, they mastered simplicity in all it's beauty. EARLY BIRD'S SPECIAL: (2 hot cakes, 2 eggs, & choice of 2 bacons or sausages) & EGG HATER SPECIAL (2 hot cakes, hash browns, & choice of 2 bacons or sausages): This is your classic American breakfast. Perfectly cooked pancakes, classic meat breakfast sides, and small scalloped potatoes turned crispy delectable hash browns. If you want a solid "can't go wrong" order choice, I would definitely recommend one of these choices - depending if you prefer eggs over hash browns. Or better yet, you can always add a side order of one or the other. EGG'S BENEDICT: (English muffins topped with poached eggs, ham, hollandaise sauce, avocado, and bacon bits, served with cottage fries) The classic Egg's Benedict done right. It's everything you'd expect in a benedict and then some. I love how they add avocado (without extra charge), and the bits of bacon. They go together sublimely with the golden brown thinned sliced potatoes. HOBO'S SPECIAL: (cottage fries with mixed green peppers, onions, jack and cheddar cheese, and 2 eggs, & choice of different meat and veggies choices): Ooey gooey cheesy goodness! It kinds of reminds me if a hash and a cheesy omelette had a baby - and the Hobo Special became the product. The thinned sliced potatoes marry the eggs and veggies perfectly which are bounded by the cheese. Perfect rendition of loaded hash browns! LOCATION: Nestled on a main and slightly street, you'd definitely have to find street parking. However, since the business hours are set to opening super early and ending by lunch time, there isn't usually any problem with parking. AMBIANCE: The location is pretty small. They can only hold a few customers at a time. It's diner style, so if you sit in the front counter then you'd be able to see everything the cooks would be cooking which is pretty cool. The decor has antique and historical photos and paintings. As a visual, it's as if you're walking into someone's home, but welcomed by friendly faces. I have always enjoyed the retro and vintage feel. SERVICE: The service has always been great here for many years. I've never felt uncomfortable here at all. They treat everyone like family, and call regulars by a first name basis. Always loved the energy and vibes! read more

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