Pancake - Long Beach

A Hidden Gem for Breakfast! I recently had the pleasure of dining at Pancake, a cute restaurant with a lounge-like atmosphere that includes a bar. From the moment I stepped inside, I could tell this place was something special. It feels like a bit of a hidden secret—there wasn't a big crowd, which added to its charm. The food? Absolutely amazing. The presentation was top-notch, and every dish looked as good as it tasted. You can tell the kitchen puts effort into every plate. I was especially impressed by how reasonably priced everything was—quite a surprise in today's economy, where dining out often feels expensive. The service was another highlight. From the bartender to the waitstaff, everyone was incredibly friendly, attentive, and supportive. They made me feel welcome and ensured I had a great experience. If you're looking for a new breakfast spot, Pancake is the place to try. It's a cozy, relaxed atmosphere with delicious food and great service. I know I'll definitely be returning soon. Highly recommended!

The breakfast burger was amazing. We showed fairly early and the staff was extremely friendly but the overall service felt slow, especially for a restaurant that was empty when we arrived.

I LOVE their ordering and pay feature. You scan a barcode and open a tab. You can order and pay right from your phone. We were a large group-10 people so the great part was not having to figure out whose card we were going to use, zelleing all over gods green earth, who had what, etc. The only drawback is that we were all talking and some people ordered later than others so our food didn’t come out together but that was more on us. The breakfast food was beautifully plated and so good. I had the red velvet waffles, potatoes, cup of fruit and ABC juice (apple, beet, carrot) I shared everything and was still full. My bill was $41 with tip. The service was very friendly. They were able to accommodate our large group but I’m not sure I would recommend a large group because it’s a small restaurant. The parking was okay on Saturday morning. It’s free but that little street gets busy. I didn’t use the restroom so I don’t have comments about that. They are only open for breakfast then close at 11am and reopen later for Indian fusion food. I looked at a menu - and could smell the food. It smelled delicious. Will definitely be going back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Great secret for breakfast. We had a booth at 10 AM on a sunday, the food was excellent, and the prices were quite modest. There was relatively few people there, instead of the usual 1 hour wait for breakfast on Sunday mornings. Will be back.

Food is excellent. It took a bit to wait for the food but if you're not that hungry it's ok but if you're definitely hungry you might have to wait but it's worth it

the food was great but we waited almost 50mins for food. Food came out at separate times & drinks that were ordered in the beginning came when we were almost done eating.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

The service team seemed to be overwhelmed. It took forever to get the order taken then it took a long time to get the food. When we got the food, it was cold. I would have sent it back but I was on a tight schedule. Seemed to be the type of place with the mentality that we were lucky to be there instead of valuing the patronage.

Breakfast potatoes were cooked to perfection. The moment I sunk my fork in I knew I was in for a treat, and it absolutely was. Everything was good and the value was great.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Pancake is a part of Cali Chili, therefore, a little hard to find. The aesthetic of the place is gorgeous. It's clean and kept very well. It's small, so I do recommend making a reservation. My kids ordered the chocolate pancakes, that were served so very aesthetically pleasing with berries, whipped cream, powdered sugar. The taste was incredible. You can tell that quality ingredients were being used to whip up the food. I tried the blintzes, which were super delicious, stuffed with sweet cream, berry compote and bananas. My husband had the biscuits and gravy, which was one of the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had. Highly recommend this place for breakfast. Will have to come back for lunch or dinner to try the Cali Chili menu.

Pancake is a part of Cali Chili, therefore, a little hard to find. The aesthetic of the place is gorgeous. It's clean and kept very well. It's small, so I do recommend making a reservation. My kids ordered the chocolate pancakes, that were served so very aesthetically pleasing with berries, whipped cream, powdered sugar. The taste was incredible. You can tell that quality ingredients were being used to whip up the food. I tried the blintzes, which were super delicious, stuffed with sweet cream, berry compote and bananas. My husband had the biscuits and gravy, which was one of the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had. Highly recommend this place for breakfast. Will have to come back for lunch or dinner to try the Cali Chili menu.

Food very tasty! Since the restaurant also doubles as a sports bar the music and multiple media screens were somewhat distracting over breakfast.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

The food was good and filling.
Too bad they close early

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Prosciutto Benedict

We got a breakfast burrito, eggs and toast and pancakes for the kids. Food was delicious and the service was excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

LOVE this place, a hidden gem. The only reason I gave a 4 instead of a 5 star is that sometimes service is a little slow but other than that, food is always superb, staff is nice and friendly and prices are such a deal compared to anywhere else around

Breakfast was super yummy with a beautiful presentation. Service was excellent. Highly recommend!

Parking: Easy parking

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito