Martha's 22nd Street Grill, Hermosa Beach








Located so near the beach, there's sand on their sidewalk, Martha's is certainly a classier place than many on the
beach. The wait times on weekends (especially in summer) can be long, and sometimes the servers aren't as
quick as I'd like - but Martha's has always left me satisfied and glad I waited. It's also a great place
to strike up a conversation, since the area gets so many tourists. Their open air patio stirsup a great appetite
with the sea breezes comin' in. Dress code: BEACH!

On a recent visit, I had their banana, walnut & cream cheese stuffed French toast.... Yum! Three pieces of French
baguette done to perfection. My buddy, TyJay, had their Eggs Manhattan - like a Benedict, but with spinach,
broiled garlic poached eggs (not sure what they mean by this), mushrooms and hollandaise sauce. TyJay
pronounced it - "The best he'd ever had". Mom had the apple pancakes, and she was eminently
pleased. Unlike so many, Martha's shows off some style by putting together some original and unusual menu
items.  The "Thai Scramble" is very different and has hummus in it (which really is not Thai, but: Who cares?)
besides a mixture of veggies, served on a bed of long grain rice. The "Smoked Salmon Omelet" has many times
been my favorite (yes, fish for breakfast!). Smoked salmon with cream cheese and scallions - it's very rich. Lunch
offer many possibilities like "Euro Garden Salad" filled with romaine, veggies, and a very unique dressing:
cilantro Parmesan vinaigrette - outa dis world! Great sandwiches too! You'll find the same distinctive flair
(showin' off?) On all their menu items.

Go on - get some sand between your toes - and some exceptional good eats at Martha's 22nd Street Grill -  #25
22nd St. Hermosa Beach (310) 376-7786 Open daily 7AM to 3PM - street parking only. All credit cards accepted.

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Accessibility: C+ / Service: B+ / Food Quality: A- / Ambiance & cleanliness: A / Price & Value: B-
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                  Local Yolk, Manhattan Beach
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If anyplace in Manhattan Beach gets the rights to being called a landmark, this place is it! (Forget the "Uncle"
place.) Started in April 1984, this place has been a locals hangout for years. But if you go..... it's cool  - just relax
and blend in. Soon, you be coming here like the locals do.

Zaouda, Julie, Mary, Alex and a few others are always ready to make you feel like you're a movie star. Top-notch
service along with very personable and friendly people is what makes the Local Yolk one of my favorites! (Oh...
yeah, the foods great too!)

Omelets like "Arnold's Favorite", "LA 'The Place'", "Al's El Porto", and "Raider's Revenge" (my favorite) are some
of the unique creations I feel sets a place like the Local Yolk apart from the usual, boring breakfast places.
Raider's Revenge comes with ham, sausage, bacon, mushrooms, onions, American cheese (make mine cheddar!),
guacamole, sour cream and "anything else we could think of." They have eggcellent benedicts! But try the Crab &
Avocado benny for a real treat. Mom says their pancakes are one of her favorites. But the "Fabulous French
Toast" gets me drooling. If you're REALLY hungry, try the "Gordita Burrito", but be warned - it's huge!

Besides being a superb place for breakfast, the Local Yolk also serves up some great lunch-time treats. Salads,
Burgers, sandwiches, as well as some very good Mexican food. Their "Manhattan Melts" sandwiches along with a
bowl of soup or chili is a good way to warm up if in winter time. For the groms and gremmies, (boy & girl surfers)
check out the Little Surfers menu. If you go just for a coffee, you gotta try one of their muffins too!

Go on - feel like a beach local (especially if you're not), put on some shorts and flip-flops and come try the Local
Yolk. Street parking only - feed the meter. 3414 Highland Avenue. (310) 546-4407 Oh, yeah... they deliver too!

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Accessibility: C+ / Service: A / Food Quality: B+ / Ambiance & Cleanliness: B+ / Price/value: C+
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                                                      Koffee Kart, Manhattan Beach
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What do raw liver, parsnips, peanut butter, organically grown black jelly beans, sautéed grunion lips, gardenia
petals and mint ice cream have in common? Answer: The "Flatlander's Special*" at the Koffee Kart. What!? Do
they think they're in the mountains? This is but one of many items offered by this Manhattan Beach jewel.

I had driven by countless times, thinking it was a coffee place, you know, coffee and croissants - no "real"
breakfast? I'm glad I stopped a few years back. Like a slice of the mountain/country life. Moms, dads, teenagers
and business people alike flock to the Koffee Kart.

For being in the city (don't tell them), they have a very country-ish breakfast. The pancakes are on my (and
Mom's) top 5 list. Light and fluffy with a great buttermilk flavor. Omelets such as Homemade Chili & Cheese,
Green Things, Demolition (my favorite) and Herbie are the kind of unusual (quirky?) items I love to see. Variety is
the spice of life, or is spice the variety of life? Their biscuits & country gravy are among the best you'll find in this
neck of the woods. #1 on many patrons list is the bacon waffle: sweet, crisp & light with bacon. If you have a
sweet tooth, try the Cinnamon apple cakes. The Royal blueberry and strawberry pancakes are also excellent.

They also have a good lunch line-up of burgers, sandwiches and salads. The "Big deal hot sandwiches" are a
good deal, and will definitely fill you up. For real comfort food, try the hot breast of turkey sandwich with
cranberry sauce. Mmmmm.

Koffee Kart has been in Manhattan Beach for 33 years, Bebe had been working here for 28 years, and been the
owner for the last 23 years. She sold the restaurant about a year ago to the new owner, George. I haven't met him
yet, but I hope he doesn't change too much. Well.... Koffee Kart has lost much of it's past country/mountain feel to
it - mostly replaced by scenes of the local beach. Sigh..... Oh well, things change. So far the food hasn't. His staff
of  Pat, Susan & Manuel will ensure you feel right at home and give you top-notch service with a smile. Location:
1104 Highland Ave. (310) 372-6050 Street parking only. A line forms early on weekends, so get here early, or you'll
have to wait.

*$60.00, but not always available - it depends on if the grunion are running.

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Accessibility: C+ / Service: B+ / Food Quality: B / Ambiance & Cleanliness: B+ / Price, value, cost: B-
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      Uncle Bill's Pancake House, Manhattan Beach
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Located right next to the beach, with a great (dog-friendly too!) patio with a view, it's easy to see why Uncle Bill's
pancake house really packs 'em in. On weekends, I'd estimate the crowd outside waiting exceeds 30 people!
Located at 1305 Highland Avenue. Open for breakfast & lunch, Uncle Bill's is a locals hangout, and also a tourist
destination for many years. Phone: (310) 545-5177 We have had a other people here wait on us, but Maria has
always gone the extra mile to make sure we had a good dining experience.

I've eaten at Uncle Bill's quite a few times - some good, some not so good. But, before I get sour on Uncle Bill's,
I'll tell you what I like. The Expo '73 omelet is tremendous! Packed with ham, bacon, sausage, onions, mushrooms,
and topped with meat sauce, sour cream & American cheese (yuk! Make mine cheddar), this omelet is big enough
for two. Mitch's scramble is another egg dish sure to please. Eggs, mild green chiles & cream cheese. Yum! The
thick sliced cinnamon raisin French toast is another favorite, while "J.D's" French toast with strawberries &
bananas is tops! To be honest - the pancakes are just OK, but not anything out of the ordinary. Uncle Bill's has
many pancake varieties, but frankly, I cannot recommend them. Lunch offerings are splendid! From Sourdough #1
to #7 - you can't go wrong! Cool, crisp (and big!) salads, hot soup, decent chili (why do they have to put American
cheese on everything?!), and great hamburgers. Uncle Bill's is the quintessential beach hangout after hitting the
waves.

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Accessibility: B / Service: B- / Food Quality: C+ / Ambiance & Cleanliness: B+ / Price & Value: B-
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Hermosa & Manhattan
Beach Restaurants
Restaurants featured on this page:

Martha's 22nd Street Grill                Local Yolk
Koffee Kart                                        Uncle Bill's Pancake House