Service and food was great, the portions are absolutely massive, recommend sharing a meal between 2, they will even put it onto separate plates for you, my photo is half of the club sandwich.
A tradition in Redondo Beach for decades. Best breakfast in the South Bay. Good coffee too. Home of the John Wayne Special and the Mad Dog Omelette. Set for the day!
No wait normally during the week but very popular at weekends.
VJ
Valarie Jones
Sep 21, 2026
Whenever I'm in Socal, this is my go to spot from breakfast. The coffee is always hot and fresh, eggs are always perfect, pancakes always fluffy, steaks are always cooked to perfection.
Not the same place i grew up with. Everything is made from convienece now. From the potatoes which used to be chopped boiled then put on the flattop grill [now just sliced thin and round to cook quick] to the toast/bread supplier.... and believe it "they even ruined the chili colorado mad dog omlette". Nothing stays the same. I noticed years ago that joes was changing when they got rid of knotts jams and jellies and switched to smuckers. I was so dissapointed in the chili colorado i had to come home and make it from scratch.
I haven't eaten here in over 40 years, but only because I don't live in the area anymore! When I did live here, I ate here a lot! It was like i was here yesterday! Nothing has changed, but it still looks new, not beat up after 40 years! The food and service are still amazing! The John Wayne breakfast and Breakfast Tacos are excellent! I won't wait another 40 years to come back!