Best Breakfast Spots in Long Beach
What better way to start your day than with a delicious and hearty breakfast from one of the best breakfast spots in Long Beach? After all breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Whether you’re a local looking to explore new options or a visitor seeking the ultimate morning experience, we have curated a list of the top breakfast and brunch spots in Long Beach just for you.
From cozy cafes serving freshly brewed coffee to gourmet brunch destinations with delicious food, join us on a breakfast journey through this charming city. So, grab your appetite and check out some of the best breakfast places to satisfy your cravings and leave you eager for more.Ā
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The Best Breakfast Spots in Long Beach
Claire’s at the Museum
Situated amidst the picturesque grounds of the Long Beach Museum of Art, you’ll find Claire’s at the Museum, a delightful restaurant. Its oceanfront dining area embraces Claire Falkenstein’s mesmerizing water sculpture, Structure and Flow, while the patio treats you to sweeping views of the Queen Mary and Catalina Island. The view alone makes it one of the best breakfast places in Long Beach and is sure to keep the kids entertained while you relax over a leisurely breakfast.
The menu features elevated twists on breakfast dishes like lemon ricotta pancakes, avocado toast, and creme brulee French toast.
Address: 2300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803
Phone: 562-439-2119
Jongewaard’s Bake n Broil
The Bake n’ Broil is the epitome of comfort food: delicious recipes that evoke family warmth, generous hospitality, and the smells and tastes of childhood. It’s the kind of food your mother, and her mother before that, used to make, and your own kids will absolutely love.
The breakfast items on the menu include indulgent hearty dishes like the popular chicken fried steak drenched in gravy and breakfast staples like pancakes, classic French toast, eggs any style served with hash browns, and omelets.
Address: 3697 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807Ā
Phone: 562-595-0396
Starling Diner
Located among the quaint Long Beach neighborhood of Belmont Heights is a charming neighborhood diner known for its friendly service and fresh meals. Like walking into all classic diners, guests immediately feel right at home.
Starling Diner strives to be an idyllic and cozy place where friends and family can gather over a good meal and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. The menu features classic breakfast items and some unique breakfast plates, like breakfast polenta and breakfast bruschetta. They also serve up arguably some of the best French toast in the Long Beach area.
Address: 4114 E 3rd St, Long Beach, CA 90814
Phone: 562-595-0396
Schooner or Later
Along the Long Beach waterfront, with scenic views of the Pacific Ocean, sits the iconic Schooner or Later. Among the best breakfast in Long Beach, this local institution offers outdoor seating with a fantastic view paired with delicious breakfast dishes.
Open seven days a week for all-day breakfast, their extensive breakfast menu features a wide variety of traditional dishes, like breakfast burritos, omelets, and egg scrambles (Eggs Benedict is always a fav). The entire family is bound to leave happy and satisfied.
Address: 241 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803Ā
Phone: 562-430-3495
Omelette & Waffle Shop
Set below Gaffey near downtown San Pedro, with the port just a few feet walking distance, is the beloved Omelette & Waffle Shop. Known for being one of the most famous among Long Beach locals (and a childhood favorite), their incredible menu features over 80 different combinations of omelets and waffles. Even the most discerning eaters will find an option to enjoy at this great spot.
Address: 1103 S Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA 90731
Phone: 310-831-3277
The Breakfast Bar
Remember when you were little, and grandma’s cooking was the one thing you looked forward to all week? Here at the Breakfast Bar, you get all that and much more. With a menu full of comfort food that has just about everything for everyone, you surely won’t be disappointed when you’re getting grandma’s cooking. Beloved menu items at this popular local spot include the breakfast sandwiches and omelet casserole. They also have several healthy breakfast choices, like gluten-free oatmeal and whole wheat pancakes.
Address: 70 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: 562-726-1700
Zuzu’s Petals
Known for its quality ingredients, great service, and excellent food, this Long Beach staple is a top pick for brunch. Look no further than their hilarious kid’s menu featuring items like “I don’t know” and “I’m not hungry” to know that this is one of the best breakfast restaurants in Long Beach for families.
The selection of breakfast dishes like chicken and waffles and Belgian waffles, along with the incredible sweet and savory bakery treats, will make your dining experience one that is truly one for the books.
Address: 801 E 3rd St, Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: 562-283-3109
Colossus Bakery/Bread
Cue the romantic French music and take a step back in time to 1900s Paris. The bakery’s famous croissants will melt in your mouth, and the deliciously crafted coffee pairs amazingly with their well-known bread. This is a stop that will remind you calories do not count.
Address: San Pedro 2311 S. Alma St San Pedro, CA 90731
Long Beach 4716 2nd Street, Long Beach, CA 90803
Park Pantry
With the stunning Bixby Park just down the road, this is the perfect breakfast joint to hit after a trip to the playground to work up an appetite. Park Pantry has been serving up a great breakfast as a local favorite for over 60 years, and it’s easy to see why they’ve remained one of the go-to breakfast spots in Long Beach. Their menu features all the staples you crave.
Address: 2104 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803 in Bixby Park
Phone:Ā 562-434-0451
Coffee Cup Cafe on 4th
Can you imagine being named one of the best local coffee joints since 1995? Well, you are in luck, my friends, because that is just what we have here. Situated in the heart of Long Beach and serving some of the best locally sourced omelets and pastries in the neighborhood, along with the freshest pot of coffee, your day will be off to the right start.
Address: 3734 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814Ā
Phone: 562-433-3292
Panxa Cocina
If you have ever hankered for some of the best modern New Mexican cuisine in the area- look no further than this popular spot. This is a great place of you’re looking for something a little different than the typical breakfast burrito or flapjacks. The unique brunch offerings include blue corn pancakes, cornbread waffles, and chilaquiles. You can also order lunch items like Navajo fry bread and an elk burger. Their menu also features several gluten-free and vegan options.
Address: 3937 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803Ā
Phone: 562-433-7999
Ubuntu CafƩ
Nestled next to Will Rogers Park and the Colorado Lagoon, Ubuntu Cafe is one of the most popular breakfast spots for good reason. The breezy patio is the perfect spot to enjoy the menu, which offers the best organic ingredients, including organic farmers’ market produce, GMO-free dairy, meats, and poultry. Brunch items like the Lobster Omelet are sure to satisfy the adults, while the kid’s menu with its Unicorn Barf Toast, a toasted brioche bread with mascarpone cream and unicorn fancy sprinkles, is sure to delight young diners. Absolutely don’t miss the mimosa cart for an adult beverage.
Address: 335 Nieto Ave, Long Beach, CA 90814
Phone: 562-498-2021
Alder and Sage
The cute, quaint restaurant Alder and Sage, located in the Bluff Heights neighborhood of Long Beach, offers an exquisite dining experience with the freshest farm-to-fork dining. The backyard patio is perfect for enjoying Sunday brunch over delicious plates and signature seasonal specialty drinks.
Address: 366 Cherry Ave. Long Beach, CA 90814
Phone: 562-822-6314
Right Mealz
No time for a healthy breakfast as a parent on the go? Let Right Mealz do all the work for you! Right Mealz is a meal prep service company providing nutrient-dense meals to power you through your busy day. Order your meals online ahead of time and pick them up or have them delivered.
Address:Ā 422 E 4th Street, Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: 562-435-9445
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