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

Wendy's Place - Top sirloin - Diners Near Me - El Segundo, California

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

Wendy's Place - Diners Near Me - El Segundo, California

The epitome of a diner. We went for breakfast. Our meals were good and excellent friendly service. read more

Wendy's Place - Top Sirloin and Eggs - Diners Near Me - El Segundo, California

First time to this small establishment but didn't wait long to be seated. Friendly service from all the gals serving. Quickly took or beverage order. Coffee was good. Food came out nice and hot. Everything was delicious. This place has an old school milk shake machine and a wall phone. I thought it was cute and nostalgic. I'd definitely come back for another meal. I can't believe I passed in front of this place and never realized. Not sure how the other breakfast spots are still in business with this gem around...must have missed it like I did for years. read more

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Wendy's Place is the best breakfast diner!!! I am normally not a breakfast person, but everything I had here was so delicious. They are located in downtown El Segundo and it is a small establishment. You really can't go wrong with any item you get here. There are many options to choose from and something for everyone. Instagram: @jessgoeat read more

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This diner continues to deliver classic service and food. The decor is like a time capsule from mid-twentieth century. And the food? Delicious, hearty portions. Their chicken fried steak and eggs is beautifully seasoned, flavorful and a great crunch smothered in tasty gravy. Their pancakes are fluffy. All in all, a delightful throwback dining experience! Cheers! read more

Wendy's Place is everything you hope for in a hometown diner. It's got that old-school charm, the kind that feels like stepping back in time, paired with genuinely friendly faces you recognize from around town. The atmosphere is welcoming, the service is kind, and you're treated like a neighbor, not just a customer. Places like this are rare, and Wendy's Place is a true local gem. read more

Great food, pretty good service and full bellies! We were heading to a nearby restaurant when my breakfast date smelled the food from this restaurant. It was so enticing, we changed our plans. This cute diner had our food out relatively fast and everything was so delicious. We enjoyed omelettes, French toast and very tasty potatoes. The coffee was so good!!! We'll definitely be back. read more

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Looking for the best Chicken-Fried Steak in the SoBay?? Look no further than Wendy's Place in downtown El Segundo. The breading on the steak is petfection- crispy, crunchy, and savory all at once. The gravy is the perfect consistency- smooth, no lumps, and not watery at the edges. They only offer biscuits on weekends, so English muffins will have to do during the week. Don't forget to add onions and peppers to the side of potatoes. The only rival to Wendy's when it comes to this comfort food staple is Rae's. But, you'd have to schlep all the way up to Santa Monica to get it. April, Veronica, Christy, and Diane will make you feel like a regular, even if it's your first visit. Drink refills are frequent and the value is consistent with an old-school diner. Grab a seat at the counter and enjoy. Cash or Venmo only. Open for breakfast and lunch. Bon Appétit. read more

Where do all the locals go? Tooling around El Segundo I find Wendy's place to have myself some breakfast. Located on grand Avenue off Main Street is Wendy's place. A very cute little unassuming restaurant filled with local folk. The menu has got to be a blast from the past. The equipment such as their milkshake machine is vintage My waitress made sure my coffee cup was always filled and delivered the food S soon as the kitchen finished preparing the meal El Segundo is close to LAX so it is a place that's convenient for me to stop in and visit. I will definitely be back to Wendy's. read more

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Best breakfast café in El Segundo! This is our go to weekend spot for a cozy and nostalgic vibe. We came for my daughter's birthday and the whole café stopped and sang for her. It was such a small town family vibe. They have great coffee, even the decaf is great for those who can't have regular! All the workers are very kind and the service overall is always amazing. read more

WE LOVE Wendy's Place! This cozy diner is a feast for the eyes while you wait for your food, with walls adorned with posters and pictures from the '50s and '60s. The whole vibe is old-school, which feels refreshing compared to all the contemporary and chic brunch spots popping up lately. It's comforting to know places like this still exist in the South Bay, and we love visiting on Saturdays for their weekend special--biscuits and gravy! The biscuits are homemade and extra delicious with that rich gravy on the side. I enjoy all the dishes, but biscuits and gravy is definitely my favorite. My second favorite would have to be the chili omelette--just some authentic meat and bean chili smothered in a cheesy omelette. Nothing beats that for a nice morning brunch! The restaurant gets busy around noon, so I recommend arriving a bit early if you want to avoid waiting 30+ minutes. Overall, Wendy's Place is a true gem! PS. Bring cash or be ready to use your Zelle or Venmo. This place does not accept credit cards! read more

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We loved this locally owned family diner. It had great old school character and warm, welcoming charm. The service was very friendly and helpful. Parking can be an issue during busy times. We had breakfast here and tried eggs Benedict and steak n eggs. Everything was very hearty and delicious. Cooked to perfection. We absolutely loved it. This restaurant accepts cash, Venmo or Zelle. No CC which for us was not a problem at all. read more

Wendy's Place - Steak and eggs - Diners Near Me - El Segundo, California

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Cozy, charming, comfortable cafe/diner that will give you a nostalgic feeling for the 60s & 70s. In the realm of small, family owned diners, the selection is simple and food is good overall. Service is friendly and the patrons are from the immediate community. Seemed like most of the customers knew each other and the servers also knew them by name. Credit cards are not accepted but they will take cash, Venmo , Apple Pay or even a check. Nice to visit such a quaint restaurant. read more

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It's Father's Day and the wait was bad at 9:30 am. Been waiting for over an Hour. Cash "ONLY"! They seat 3 customers at a 5-6 booth, not a good business decision. Customers lingering in dining area on laptops, totally uncalled for on busy days. Despite all the above this restaurant is a classic, Customer Service is great once you get in, food is fantastic, food gets prepared and delivered very quickly. April our Server was super nice, knowledgeable and helpful. As well as being very attentive. read more

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The food here is soooo good! I'm from the Bay Area and am visiting and needed my pancake craving delt with so I decided on this place. And Oh My Gosh! Soooo good! I recommend the homestyle fries and pancakes! My husband loved the eggs Benedict. My sister loved the breakfast sandwich! It was a win for all of us . Service is amazing as well and the ambiance was great! Definitely old school Cafe style! Love it here! read more

Wendy's Place - Front of restaurant - Diners Near Me - El Segundo, California

One of my favorite places to eat. Great home style cooking. Great service. Good customers. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Been going here every weekend for a while now. Best chicken fried steak in town. I really want to try something else there but its hard to switch it up. read more

Wendy's Place - Chicken fried steak, scrambled eggs, home fries with onions & peppers. - Diners Near Me - El Segundo, California

No credit cards. Smallish, kind of dark diner vibe with a long counter, some booths and a few tables. Friendly service. Since it wasn't the weekend they didn't have biscuits, so I got the Reuben sandwich with home fries. Lots of choices for the side. The Reuben was everything that a Reuben should be. Hot crispy rye bread, lots of tasty pastrami, thoroughly melted Swiss, sauerkraut, and sauce. Generous portion. Also generous portion of home fries, fried crispy with nice char. read more

The food is great home cooking The service is always nice and friendly and helpful And it's a great original old diner read more

A very good local South Bay country diner that is cash only. All diners to me are either the traditional retro diner or a country diner and this definitely counts as a country diner to me. It's fairly small on the inside so at busy times there may be a wait. Being a country diner their menu is more limited compared to some other diners but they have a lot of homey classics. Our server was very polite and everything we ordered came out pretty quickly. They don't have a dedicated parking lot but it's easy to find street parking or there is a parking structure on the same block with free parking, which is where we parked. Their coffee is very good and strong so I would recommend ordering that, I chose to start my meal with it. For our dishes, we ordered the Eggs Benedict and substituted a sausage patty instead of ham and the Pancake Special. The Eggs Benedict was actually very good and the sausage was a great addition. The eggs were cooked perfectly and overall it was a very good dish. The pancakes were also very nice and fluffy, and the bacon was perfectly crispy. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal even though I tend to avoid cash only places. Aside from that everything else was great and the pricing is fair so I would recommend it to anyone searching for a great breakfast or lunch option. read more

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Wendy's Place is awesome! My favorite breakfast spot in El Segundo. The employees are always so nice and attentive and the food is just so good. My go to meal is the Eggs Benedict. It's hands down the best one I've ever had. When you step inside, you will be transported back in time. The diner looks like it's still from the 1940s. The ambience is just so nice with the booths and old school counter. They have been a cash only place for as long as I can remember, but they now accept Zelle and I believe Venmo. Highly recommend! read more

Great spot for breakfast. Traditional breakfast . Loved everything about this feel. The staff was friendly and food was wonderful! Great experience on a Sunday morning! I can't wait to return and try a new item. I tried eggs, bacon, with hashbrowns and some of the best pancakes around.... Real maple syrup! Keep up the wonderful service and food! read more

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This is a quaint small coffee shop. No WiFi and they don't want people to work here. I have chicken fried steak and eggs. Food was good for a diner. Service was good. read more

Great traditional coffee shop that is like stepping back into a slice of Americana. Good service and food with a coffee refill that you don't have to ask for! read more

Sat at the table top bar for breakfast on a busy Saturday morning, our waitress was very friendly and welcoming. We loved the cosy neighborhood feel of the restaurant compared to the overpriced brunch spots down the street. Ordered the eggs benedict which were delicious, I recommend doing one ham and one sausage, thanks to our waitress for suggesting! read more

Wendy's Place - Eggs Benedict - Diners Near Me - El Segundo, California

This is one of my favorite restaurants to eat. You walk back in time 60's when you enter through the doors. You will see a long counter with red leather stools and red leather booths and Norman Rockwell art on the walls. Jose the cook, makes excellent food and he makes delicious soups. One of my favorite dishes I order is chicken fried chicken, scrambled egg and tomato chopped up and mixed together with gravy. Service is great and they always there to fill your cup of fresh coffee. The prices are so reasonable that I can afford to come back for breakfast or lunch on a weekly basis. One of the best restaurants in South Bay. read more

Wendy's is probably one of my favorite places in El Segundo. Although the only old school diners I've ever seen have been on TV, Wendy's feels like exactly how I would imagine an old school diner feeling. You walk in and there are leather booths or you can sit at the counter. If it's not busy, you can seat yourself. Otherwise, there's a sign-up sheet. My party of 3 went at 10:30 AM on a Saturday and we had to wait about 10 minutes. The service is casual but very friendly. There are so many regulars that the staff seem to know a lot of the patrons there, which is so great to see. I've now been there 3 times, and the food has never missed. I've gotten the corned beef hash (shown in pictures), chicken fried steak, and beef dip sandwich. My friend loves the french toast and has gotten it multiple times. The conclusion? Pick what you want and it'll probably be darn good. Definitely recommend coming here to transport yourself back in time! read more

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I just ate at this restaurant yesterday and had a delicious omelette with home fries that were cooked to perfection with the bells and whistles, & raisin bread without skimping on the butter...This is a quiet, family and local business serving the community and are doing a superb job!! read more

Came here on a random Monday morning and was seated immediately--no wait at all. The staff was super nice and friendly, and the food came out fast. Portions were generous, especially for such a good price. Loved that the coffee came with free refills! Just a heads-up: they don't take credit cards, but I was able to pay with Venmo, which was super convenient. There's plenty of parking, either on the street or in nearby structures, so it's easy to get to. read more

**4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars** When you step into Wendy's Place, it feels like you're transported back in time to an old school diner. I've missed diner food so much since moving out of New Jersey and this place reminded me of it. It seems like they offer a lot of classic, simple dishes, but they do them all really well. I ordered the Junior Club on raisin bread ($11.95) since that was the recommendation from the waitress. I was a bit skeptical at first, but it actually paired perfectly! The bread added a light sweetness to all the ingredients. It ended up being one of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time. Another great thing about this place is the service. The waitresses are accommodating and super nice -- it seems like there's a bunch of regulars here who they remember and really get to know. This is definitely a great spot in El Segundo with diner ambiance, personable service, solid food, and reasonable prices! read more

Wendy's Place - Junior Club on Raisin Toast ($11.95) - Diners Near Me - El Segundo, California

This place is great for breakfast or lunch. Breakfast consists of the Spanish omelet and hashbrowns for me. If I am having lunch, I will go for one of the sandwiches (aka jr. club) which are amazing. The lunch specials are good too. I usually order the lima bean and ham stew with cornbread. Biscuits only on weekends. I could eat here pretty much every day and some of the regulars actually do. Treat yourself!!! read more

Absolutely a hidden gem. Love the atmosphere and friendly staff. The food was delicious. Definitely, a place I would recommend. It's worth the wait! read more

Old school hospitality and service! This is the genuine old-school American diner. We visited on a Saturday morning and there was a queue. The food is nothing fancy, but it's good and hearty and the service is friendly and fast! No wonder it's such a hit with the locals! read more

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Love Wendy's!! Great breakfasts including delicious omelette's, French toast & pancakes! They also have fantastic lunches!! The best part is you feel like you might see Andy, Barney & Oppy sitting at the counter! read more

I've been going to Wendy's for a few years and I really like this place. The chicken fried steak along with their poached eggs is my breakfast ticket. The waitresses are always nice and the coffee is fantastic. What else can you ask for? I highly recommend Wendy's when you're in the area but remember they're only there for breakfast and lunch and they're closed on Mondays. read more

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Breakfast here is delicious! Service is friendly, and they're quick with seating parties. Only walk ins - waited 10mins, not bad for a busy Saturday breakfast place. I love how cozy this diner is. Their plates and coffee cups are like grandma's porcelain collection- it's so pretty! The coffee is good quality and the breakfast dishes is flavorful! Street, neighborhood parking available. There's also a parking lot nearby. Lots of parking available- they also have bar seating. No outdoor patio all indoors. read more

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Forget the food . This place is so authentic that there is powdered borax soap in the bathroom . I wonder if they ever had an Ashtray or matchbooks back in the day . read more

Food was fine, but service was pretty dismissive and thus slow especially if you are coming in as a party of one - unless you are an expected old-time regular, it seems. Just got a weird vibe, and it was not a particularly welcoming one. read more

Simple, but fabulous diner. Great food. Great service. Classic setting. Omelettes are well made and come with hash browns. Pancakes are fluffy and have that nice malty flavor that you can never seem to replicate at home. French toast is also delicious. They have a French Toast special that also comes with two eggs and your choice of bacon or sausage. It's a winner. read more

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