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310-545-5177
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1305 Highland Ave
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Fax: 310-545-7278

Average Rating 4 (17 Ratings)

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At Uncle Bill's, the faithful South Bay crowd has come to appreciate both Frisbee and silver dollar-sized pancakes to go with their fluffy French toast and veggie-harboring omelets. Loyalists treasure the banana nut and blueberry pancakes, served 'Alice'-style with good grace and attitude, but if you're feeling adventurous, the cheddar bacon waffle deserves a go, even though it should come with health insurance.

For lunch, Uncle Bill has burgers, sandwiches and salads for those who like cheap fixes. With indoor booths and a college-lined notepad waiting list, expect to wait five to 30 minutes on Highland Avenue on weekends. If you snag a comfy sidewalk chair, though, watching fit sunbathers stroll by just might make you think twice about getting stuffed. With its straight-on view of the Pacific, consider the outdoor patio, which provides a perfect distraction from any meaningful conversation. And if you've ever wondered who all those pictures lining the interior walls were of, the answer is: loyal customers, who (besides being a bit snap-happy with the camera) love immersing themselves in cheap breakfasts carried out by Uncle Bill who, in turn, has immortalized their faces as wallpaper. -- Gregg Rosenzweig

17 Ratings and Reviews

  • The Best

    Review rating : 5out of 5   vkloving - 12/30/2005

    The pumpkin pancakes are the best. You get so much food for the price, and it is really good.

  • Fair

    Review rating : 2out of 5   justineatso - 10/24/2005

    Honestly, the pancakes were very average - my friend had the buttermilk and i had the banana buckwheat, which i had to drench in syrup. Good service from the busboy, who we saw more than our actual waitress. Overall it was nothing special, i'd rather go to IHOP.. I'm not in a rush to go back.

  • Amazing hash and eggs!

    Review rating : 5out of 5   tdibabs - 09/08/2005

    We went here with a couple of friends for breakfast, and loved it so much we had to go back a few days later--simply, the best corned beef hash, eggs, potatoes, and blueberry pancakes I have ever had! Didn't need to eat again till evening, and it was so worth it.

  • Charming

    Review rating : 5out of 5   psugrowler - 03/13/2005

    I've eaten here for years. This place is an institution. Well known across the country.

  • best brunch ever

    Review rating : 5out of 5   dizzard13 - 01/22/2005

    Blueberry, Buckwheat, Banana, Pumpkin, you name it... the pancakes are AMAZING. And so are the omelettes, the french toast, the hash browns, etc. Best part is you can burn it all off with a walk on the beach right after :)

  • Its Not that great

    Review rating : 2out of 5   cmx2112 - 12/28/2004

    ITs not all that ..long lines and food is not that great . cross the street to good stuff.Much better.

  • Great Vibe

    Review rating : 5out of 5   luvextast - 06/23/2004

    had the best breakfast i've ever eaten. have traveled extensively and this place ranks in there for quality, service, and most importantly atmosphere. no need to dress up and its so laid back.

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