Wendy's Place

Zan Lee

A very good local South Bay country diner that is cash only. All diners to me are either the traditional retro diner or a country diner and this definitely counts as a country diner to me. It’s fairly small on the inside so at busy times there may be a wait. Being a country diner their menu is more limited compared to some other diners but they have a lot of homey classics. Our server was very polite and everything we ordered came out pretty quickly. They don’t have a dedicated parking lot but it’s easy to find street parking or there is a parking structure on the same block with free parking, which is where we parked. Their coffee is very good and strong so I would recommend ordering that, I chose to start my meal with it. For our dishes, we ordered the Eggs Benedict and substituted a sausage patty instead of ham and the Pancake Special. The Eggs Benedict was actually very good and the sausage was a great addition. The eggs were cooked perfectly and overall it was a very good dish. The pancakes were also very nice and fluffy, and the bacon was perfectly crispy. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal even though I tend to avoid cash only places. Aside from that everything else was great and the pricing is fair so I would recommend it to anyone searching for a great breakfast or lunch option.

Anthony Wrenn

This was like a step back in time! The food was amazing and this diner is an untouched gem! From the music, to the inside of the restaurant I would recommend this place 10/10 to anyone looking for a great breakfast. I had the eggs Benedict and hash browns

Matt Kelley

Wendy's Place is awesome! Hard to find a good old school diner like this these days. I had dropped off a friend at LAX early in the morning and was hungry and needed a bathroom before sitting in rush hour traffic back to Pasadena. A quick search for an open diner near me lead me to finding this gem. The man working the dining area was very nice and welcoming. I wish I had gotten his name. The whole place was comforting and welcoming, comfortable booths, wood paneled walls covered in faded and yellowed Norman Rockwell and Saturday Evening Post artwork. Everyone in the place seemed happy, from the staff to the customers. There was a group of 3 or 4 older gentlemen, regulars and definitely old friends, scattered around the place that were chatting and giving each other a hard time in that way only a good friend can (it was hilarious). The food was great, the coffee was strong and never ending, The server tried to send me off with a big to-go cup of coffee but I had already had more than my fill of caffeine for the day. In other words, I loved this place and can't wait to go back. Almost tempted to move to El Segundo just to be a regular at Wendy's Place. ❤️

J P

Love this local, cash only diner. Get there before 9a on the weekend or prepare to wait. The service is efficient, but the secret is out and the people know this place is serving up the good stuff. Service is great and so is the food. Like any proper diner, there's something for everyone. From the servingware to the overall atmosphere, Wendy's has charm to spare 🙂

Fred Hickey

Best "old school" diner in the Southbay. Been a customer for 40 + years. Wendy's Place is truely one of the few remaining classic cafe's (with stools at the counter) remaining in the area, the wait staff is made up of charming locals.Highly recommended that you expierence how Los Angeles was in the 50 and 60s.

Jsh Lna

Great bfast spot. Always fresh hot food. Service is great. Coffee is best in the city. Jose is a gem!

Randy Lee

No credit cards. Smallish, kind of dark diner vibe with a long counter, some booths and a few tables. Friendly service. Since it wasn't the weekend they didn't have biscuits, so I got the Reuben sandwich with home fries. Lots of choices for the side. The Reuben was everything that a Reuben should be. Hot crispy rye bread, lots of tasty pastrami, thoroughly melted Swiss, sauerkraut, and sauce. Generous portion. Also generous portion of home fries, fried crispy with nice char. Prices are significantly higher than portrayed on the menu views. What do you expect?

DL East

First time here and order a Joe’s Omlet and it was decent. Nothing spectacular but good. The menu is a bit limited for breakfast, so ended up getting just something basic. The portion size was a little smaller than I expected but it was OK nonetheless, not sure if I would go back for breakfast again.

Margaux

A restaurant with its own vibe and a really cool diner atmosphere, which I found really good. We arrived just in time to not have to wait in line. The prices are definitely affordable for LA so that was good to see. But, for me, the food wasn’t worth it. My omelet was just okay. And, the hasbrown, not really cooked and bland. The meat had a bunch of fat. The food quality wasn’t really there. However, we did really enjoy the French toasts. They were pretty good. Overall, a cool spot but the food didn’t meet my expectations even for that price.

Perkins310

Most customers seem to be long time locals which is cool. The food was basic for what was ordered. My husband did not like the bacon he said it tasted like old oil and a cup of milk that is smaller than the water cup costing $5 is almost what I would pay for a gallon.