Uncle Bill's Pancake House
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RestaurantsTraditional American
Top Sentiments among Uncle Bill's Pancake House Reviewers
Typical breakfast fair
Fantastic pastries
Best beef hash
Good breakfast restaurant
Great potatoes
Great veggies
Crispy waffle
Great breakfast house
Customer Reviews (42 reviews)
MC
on Yahoo Dec 01, 2009Love this place! The Potatoes del Riego are the best. The only negative I can come up with is the long waits on weekends. Other than that, A+. (more)
rln24
on Citysearch Jun 11, 2009i went to uncle bills the first time this past may and it was amazing. the food is more than delicious. the pancakes are light and fluffy and omlettes are exceptional. once you actually sit down the service is quick and... (more)
easilypleased
on Citysearch Mar 29, 2009I grew up eating at Uncle Bill's and used to look forward to going there when visiting my family in Manhattan Beach but I'm done with that place now after two bad experiences from the same waitress (?). The first time I... (more)
nursead
on Citysearch Feb 18, 2009i've been in LA for about 2 years and uncle bill's is one of my favorite places to have breakfast. the place is small so at times there's a wait...but it's LA and the beach....so a bit of a wait is expected. if you come... (more)
aaaaaamd
on Citysearch Dec 28, 2008We go here as many times as I can persuade my family every time we are in town. Great breakfast and lunch and a great setting. We have been all over the world and I love Bill's! (more)
jdseattle
on Citysearch Dec 04, 2008There was no wait this morning at 10 a.m., but now maybe I wish there were and I would have gone elsewhere to have breakfast. The employees are nice, especially a short, friendly, older latina who waited on my table. I... (more)
Sararene
on Citysearch Jul 15, 2008I'll start with the ugly and and end with the nicest parts of uncle bill in my opinion Wait time- Pretty long (30min-2hrs) this can be combated with either a nice walk around town or waiting in the line to sit at the... (more)
nomadland
on Citysearch Jun 15, 2008So I was looking for a breakfast place for my boyfriends birthday. I knew no matter where we went there would be some sort of wait, considering it was fathers day. So we park right behind the restarant and theres a good... (more)
Charles
on Yahoo May 28, 2008Great food, great staff, and an amazing view as you walk into the place! (more)
Tadzio
on Citysearch May 10, 2008Uncle Bill's is "The Only" place to dine at when in Manhattan Beach. Matt, the owner, remembers people's names and greets them by their names. The food is excellent and the service is fantasic. Rating of Top Notch,... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 11, 2008Enjoy breathtaking views and ocean breeze with your breakfast at Uncle Bill's. Truly a South bay institution, the breakfast is literally the best I've had in the area and a great value! Don't miss the chocolate... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 06, 2008I love Uncle Bill's, but there is always a wait and sometimes a pretty long one. Sitting on the patio allows you a great view of the beach and ocean. I would love to go there more often, but it is hard when you just want to go... (more)
alicia39
on Citysearch Oct 15, 2007my experence at uncle bill's in manhattan beach was very upsetting, there is a waitress there that says she is the owner, i know that she is not because me and my family members use to come there every week, she was a... (more)
dakota77402
on Yahoo Jul 29, 2007If I lived: If I lived in Manhattan Beach, I'd have my own table at Uncle Bill's. (more)
jnrcal
on Citysearch Jun 26, 2007Although you have to wait until the lunch hour to get a table for breakfast, the food is great and the service is really quick. They turn tables in a very short amount of time, but it certainly doesn't feel that way when... (more)
rayswife
on Citysearch Jun 23, 2007there was approx. an hour wait for a table for two. However, we were lucky that two seats at the counter became available much sooner. It was very fast paced and cramped up inside. Our server was cordial and prompt while... (more)
katy_snell
on Citysearch May 20, 2007Uncle Bill's caters to all kinds--family groups, small groups, kids, grandparents, sufers, etc. Their pancakes are downright delectable, and their omelettes are even better. Served with slices of guacamole and... (more)
turkishgirl
on Citysearch Jan 03, 2007We went to UncleBill's in a weekday morning, we were lucky had a great table outside for two without standing on a line. You can see that people was standing there waiting for a table.. I guess after i had the taste i could... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Dec 17, 2006<b>In Short<br></b>Lines of hungry surfers awaiting a wooden table contribute to the hectic outdoor scene, while more tranquil beach-themed pictures adorn inside walls. Standard lunch items are offered, but... (more)
lezah25
on Citysearch Nov 08, 2006My sister and I have been here on a couple of occasions and have never been disappointed. The service is fast and friendly. The blueberry pancakes are excellent! The location can't be beat. We fill up on a scrumptious... (more)
sprite725
on Citysearch Nov 01, 2006So after an hour wait, I finally got to order my food - and it was very disappointing. I've had better pancakes, in fact I can make better pancakes. Other local joints make way better pancakes. My omlette was not good... (more)
hodiggity
on Citysearch Oct 25, 2006This place is great for breakfast. They have excellent pancakes (the banana nut ones are my fav), as well as omlettes and waffles. (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 19, 2006Get there early on weekends, otherwise you'll be sitting out with dozens of other people waiting for a table. Not that the wait is that bad. You get a free view of the Pacific Ocean and plenty of room for kids to run... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Feb 16, 2006Uncle Bills has become a local favorite in the South Bay area, no doubt why, the food is terrific and the service is awesome! On a typical Saturday morning, there is usually 15-20 people waiting outside for a table,... (more)
rtibig
on Citysearch Jan 02, 2006my husband and i recently moved down from northern california and we've been looking for a good breakfast place and uncle bill's is a good start to our search. we may likely might not look further due to the proximity of... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 04, 2005Uncle Bill sure knows how to grill up some flapjacks, I tell you what. So good you might have to call in reservations, but it's worth it! This place is just seconds from the beach. Nothing better than watching the waves... (more)
uhbluh
on Citysearch Jul 30, 2005I love corn beef hash and Uncle Bill's delivered. With a side of chocolate chip panckes -- I had a delicious breakfast. Was it the best ever? No. Was it up there -- Definitely. (more)
JedS
on Yahoo Jan 28, 2005Great little breakfast house: My girlfriend and I allways order the Manhattan Omlet/w pankakes (more)
rajpalejwala
on Yahoo Jan 28, 2005Good Food, Good Location, Too Small: Pancakes and Omlette's are the best i've ever had. Right near the ocean, the location is awesome. Long wait and cramped seating areas are they only problem.... (more)
valduke
on Citysearch Dec 28, 2004I went there for lunch and ordered the Expo 79 which is a HUGE omelette with bacon, ham, mushrooms, onions, and cheese topped with sour cream and meat sauce. I was disappointed as this omelette was not too tasty, kind of... (more)
tofutratra
on Citysearch Aug 08, 2004although the 30mins wait for a table was long, my bf & i had a good time enjoying our breakfast this sat morning. maybe the wait right outside the cafe is good since u'll be smelling all the yummy pancakes b4 u can actually... (more)
thenewbombs
on Citysearch Mar 20, 2004I looked on Citysearch for a breakfast spot near the airport to meet a friend who had a long layover. Huge menu, friendly and efficient waitstaff and good food. We got there very early on a Sunday morning so we didn't... (more)
luvtodine
on Citysearch Aug 19, 2003Uncle Bill's is going to be my new breakfast place. The omelettes are large and very filling. The bacon was a little on the salty side though. But they have a pretty good range of other breakfast dishes to choose from.... (more)
socalgoldenbear
on Citysearch Feb 08, 2003Excellent food, service, and location. I've hardly ever had to wait for a seat, but when I do, there's no better place to be than waiting than at the beach. (more)
jpolk42
on Citysearch Nov 13, 2002Great food at great beach location. Creative, mouth watering and filling -- what a combo. Weekends, bring The Times -- will be a wait. (more)
jed417
on Citysearch Sep 06, 2002the potatoe staganoff is an potato lovers paradise. if you love potatoes like i do, this is a meal. (more)
mertztr
on Citysearch Sep 02, 2002The food was excellent! Got a bit noisy at times - the place is small and they really pack the place. If you don't want to wait for a table, you can opt to sit at the bar, although that will fill up too. They get creative with... (more)
chaz
on Citysearch Aug 29, 2002This is the place to go on those cold rainy beach mornings. No wait, no lines... and good, hearty stick to your ribs kind of food. (more)
justjenn
on Citysearch Jul 29, 2002the pancakes are great, but the waiting is horrible. great weather all the time- though! (more)
gnotu
on Citysearch Jul 27, 2002I was very disappointed. I got a Spanish Omlette that was inedible...it was made with American Cheese and awful Salsa. Really bad. I guess the pancakes were OK. Not that great. No IHOP.... (more)
Recent Comments
Who doesn't love Uncle Bill's? The place is always packed for a reason.
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thewarren, May 07, 2011
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