The Potholder Cafe P3 - Long Beach, California

Cena F.

Wanted to try somewhere new, but this will be my first and last time here.

Atmosphere: 9/10
Definitely an establishment that has been here for awhile. Very small on the inside and most of the seating is in the back of the restaurant. I saw several heating lamps that should help keep patrons stay warm when the cold weather officially hits. Wouldn’t hurt to get some updating, but overall it’s clean at the least.

Service: 10/10
Greeted warmly, allowed to sit where I wanted and everyone was very attentive. It was the best team work I’ve seen in a long time.

Food: 2/10
The only reason I won’t return is the food. I got the Popeye scramble with hash browns and sourdough bread. No seasoning was used at all and the salt and pepper didn’t help so I slathered everything in ketchup which didn’t help much either because I’m not a huge fan of ketchup.

The eggs were over cooked, the hash browns were more like mashed potatoes, and at least the toast was toasted to perfection. I didn’t complain and I was very hungry so I dug in, but half way through I found a hair in my food.

As someone who refuses to complain I asked to pay my bill and was offered a box, I told my server about the hair and showed her, she felt awful that this happened and offered to have my food remade. I told her it was fine, I didn’t want to complain but just pay my bill. She was very sweet and ensures I was ok with not getting my food redone, of which I insisted it was fine.

This could be a great place, but the bland food will keep me from coming back. I can forgive one piece of hair because things happen, but their recipes need some flavor.

Gerald B.

I highly recommend this breakfast spot. Service was quick food was great and I highly suggest upgrading your potatoes to the super spuds. Not pictured because I was foolish enough not to get it! They have indoor seating as well as a large outdoor patio.

John P.

While visiting family, we decided to go out for brunch. This establishment was recommended. Upon entering we waited about 5 minutes to be seated. The server greeted us promptly and took our drink and food order. The food arrived after about 10 minutes. I ordered "The Couch". That consisted of Frech toast,eggs,2 sausage links, 2 strips of bacon, and a planter of hash browns loaded with goodies. Outstanding value . I highly recommend this establishment if you are ever in the Long Beach area.

Bad D. O. L.

Not my go to place. I was in a bind as I had no food and leaving would mean I’d lose the parking spot on a Saturday. The website shows one price and I was charged something else. Feedback I heard was others have had this happen too. One instance where the person + party was expecting it to be around $30 and it was way more than that.

Huff’s hut, spires, tots and even yellow basket have better food than this

Jomez B.

I ordered a California omelette, sour dough toast, and a short stack of (which would be 3) BLUEBERRY PANCAKES. Not buttermilk pancakes...BLUEBERRY PANCAKES! I was charged $34.00 and some change for this breakfast. And what did I get? A bland tasting omelette, SOGGY sour dough toast with no jam, and BUTTERMILK PANCAKES.

I specifically ordered BB pancakes because I have always believed Potholder #3 had the best BB pancakes in the LBC. On top of that, I called them to let them know they screwed up my order, and the waitress who took my call says, "Oh, well, I didn't charge you for the blueberries."? Seriously? No "Hey man, so sorry. Come on back and we'll have some BB pancakes ready for you."?

And to top it off, they gave me only ONE syrup...for a short stack. Really? Like..give me one syrup if I order ONE pancake. You give me ONE syrup for a short stack? I'd be lucky if I could get a third of my stack smothered in syrup. Needless to say, I threw this shitty breakfast away. So done with this place. I'm not one to Yelp, but this breakfast and shitty customer service really ruined my morning.

Going to start getting my breakfast at "Schooner or Later". Sure it's out of my way drive wise, and a little bit more expensive, but at least they'll give me my short stack of BB pancakes and TWO syrups, coupled with GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!

Eric B.

If I could sum this review up in one word it would be WOW!!!!😮😮
I was in the Long Beach area today doing business and we wanted to try out a new eatery so we doubled back to The Potholder cafe. My brother n law ordered the Grand Prix and I ordered the J.R.’s flagship. Absolutely phenomenal food and some of the best breakfast I’ve had in a long time. Our server Sylvia is a sweet gem and knows the menu and how to direct you accordingly. They have a large menu with tons of options even for you plant eating folk. If you’re in the LBC area and you’re in need of a great eatery you’d be foolish not to treat yourself to The Potholder cafe. Happy eating fam!!

Sebastian K.

We came on a busy day, but still managed to get seated on the patio right away. Our food came out at a good time, and every worker made sure our drinks were always topped off. Amazing food!

Alan D.

Expensive but you get big portions. Great service. We went on a Saturday morning and got seated really quickly. Would go again.