The Potholder Cafe Los Alamitos

The Potholder Cafe has been a perfect place to meet midway between my son and I. They have a variety of great food that we all enjoy, including my 5 y.o. grandson. We usually sit on the patio, it's very pleasant. Of course, it's always better when the coffee is good! I highly recommend eating at the Potholder!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chicken & Waffle + Grand Prix Omelette. Good atmosphere and friendly staff. I thought the food was okay, but my mate didn't like it. Potatoes was over-grilled.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Amazing food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Service was really good. Place is very clean, food was served hot, and coffee was good. My husband was particularly happy that they had the hazelnut creamer. His food was 5 stars, his plate was full and Denver omelette with chili inside was chef's kiss. However, I didn't like my waffle or toast. It sort of tasted like it was a stale frozen waffle and it had a salty after taste, but at least the butter and syrup helped.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

The server was very friendly, food was tasty

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mac Daddy Frankie

Overall, I will give a 3 star rating, but only because I wish I could also include a half star. Overall, when my husband and I came here, we were excited to try a new place. We might go back maybe one more time, but otherwise, no.

Food gets a 2-star review because aside from my Eggs Benedict, which was okay, it wasn't great, but it was decent. I did enjoy what the items on the menu were named. Some were silly while others were witty. Anyways, hubs food is primarily why it gets a 2-star review. The sausage he had ordered on the side, which I think he got 4? 2 of them were so burnt that they were hardly edible. They did have parts or portions that you could get a good bite, but otherwise, it was too tough to eat. Aside from that, he did want to try the red velvet pancakes. The pancakes came out and we looked at them in delight to try them, upon taking a bite, we were a bit disappointed, the pancakes had been thoroughly soaked in chocolate syrup in each layer, and on top, decorating it with chocolate pieces/chunks.

Service gets a 3-star review. Our waitress was extremely kind and patient, considering there had been the back table that was taken up by a bunch of teens who had obviously just been to a Rave and were probably coming down from "stuff" (if you know, you know). I've been to raves, and I do get it. She refilled our waters, hubs coffee, checked on us once or twice, but we greatly appreciated that she didn't check too often, to where it could be awkward, when waitresses or waiters arrive to ask you how everything is just as you take a huge bite of food.

The atmosphere gets a 2-star review. It could possibly very well be just the day that we had gone, so I will say that first. The atmosphere was just a bit off and a bit weird. There were other individuals there as well, there was a cute little family, a couple that had been in a seat right behind the family, the hubs and I, the teens, and then there were these 2 elderly women. The teens were constantly super loud, listening to music, I can only assume music from the rave they just must have gone to, were speaking really loud as well, but understandable. They did give weird looks to everyone else, but otherwise minded their own business. The couple and the family were wonderful and sweet, and strangely enough, the elderly women seemed the most hostile. Immediately, hubs and I are greeted by their stares of disapproval and kept staring at us while we waited to be seated. After 5 straight mins of them staring and giving us dirty looks for whatever reason, I was going to politely tell them to take a picture because it would last longer, but luckily the waitress had come in time and had us seated. They did continue to stare for a bit longer, finished their food, and then ended up leaving. So I'm not quite sure what that was about. It had been a Monday, and it was hot, I had worn shorts, and just a regular shirt, had sunglasses just chilling on the top of my head, my purse. Hubs wasn't dressed poorly either, normal shirt, men's shorts, sunglasses, and watch. We didn't look like hooligans, so I'm not quite sure what their problem was.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

This location just happened to be within walking distance of the Airbnb we were staying at. Amazing service & excellent food with an adorably decorated interior and nice outdoor seating. Don’t pass this place up!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast

Great place, large selection classic vibe

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

My family and myself decided to give them a try. We sat outside and the waitress came out right away. She was very friendly and brought our food quickly. The food was delicious and we enjoyed our meal. When I went inside to pay the bill the cook was very friendly and made me feel welcomed. We’ll be returning here in the near future.

Vegetarian options: I had the potatoes with cheese and avocado. Was filling and delicious

Kid-friendliness: We also had a 2 year old with us and he loved the fruity pebbles French toast.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast

Good variety of food choices and the staff was very friendly. Reasonable prici g especially for the quality of the food. Drive 35 min to eat there, will do it again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast, Mexican Omelette

Great place for breakfast. Top notch service. Had an omelet, and it was delicious. And, great coffee. They have outdoor seating.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast

Super cute. Coffee was iffy but the food was REALLY good and everyone was super nice. I grew up in the area and being here reminded me of my childhood. Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Flew in to do some training on post and found this lil gem in town. I ordered the couch, and don't know how work will get done today ???. Pancakes had a great texture to them. Lawd the spuds were delicious and almost a meal in it self. Will definitely be eating here again if I'm in town again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a delightful place to eat

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Very good food and quick service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast