Basket Burger Cafe

Its own and run by a family of asians. It’s a small place but clean. The servings are large and filling at a good price. Whats wrong is that they seat you where they want you! they dont come around often to check on you. What is very uncomfortable is the two males just constantly staring at you, not to offer help or pick up plates. Its not very welcoming, the reason not returning or to visit for the first time.

I recently visited Basket Burger Café and really enjoyed the experience. Parking can be a little tricky since it’s limited, but once you step inside, the charm of the place makes up for it. The restaurant is small, but in a good way—it feels cozy and welcoming. There are a few tables along the wall, a long counter with chairs where you can watch the kitchen in action, and a few more tables along the south wall. The food here is delicious and freshly made, with that comforting, homemade feel. If they’re busy, be prepared to wait a bit, but trust me—it’s worth every minute. I loved my meal, and the standout dish I kept noticing was the teriyaki chicken and rice, which honestly looked like the star of the menu. I quickly wished I had ordered it myself! My wife and I both enjoyed our food, and with tip we spent a little over $40, which felt reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. From the atmosphere to the flavors, it’s clear this place has history. It appears to be family-owned and operated, and from what I’ve heard, they’ve been in business for over 40 years—which says a lot about their consistency and community support. Overall, Basket Burger Café is a hidden gem worth checking out if you’re in the area.

This place hit me by surprise. Before walking it I had no idea that this place is very popular. There was a small line ahead of me but it cleared shortly. All the staff were friendly and sweet. The food I got was some of the best breakfast in a while. The potato hash was crispy outside and moist inside. Pancakes were amazing but they get soaked with maple syrup easily so go easy with maple syrup. This store had throwback vibes which I loved.

Food is great ..cozy place for BF.. so far so good. They provide great costumer service..food is amazing.. chef lady always with good attitude

If you're looking for a mom and pop style breakfast, you need to stop by. The place is small, they only have three tables and counter seats. Their food is always delicious and they are very friendly and attentive. They are only open until 2pm, they do serve more than breakfast they also serve sandwiches, burgers, chili, fries and more. Very popular and busy, if you're in a hurry you can always place an order to go. FYI they are CASH ONLY.

Worth the wait, ask for the home fries with salsa. Bacon Breakfast burrito is a hit! October 2025 - Local favorite, always a line. Enjoyed their eggs and sausage with crispy hash browns and sourdough toast. My partner had juicy bacon cheeseburger, all the hits done phenomenally. We visit a few times a year and we have never had a bad meal here. They master all breakfast classics down to their toast! Three generations behind the counter, gotta give it a try at least once!

🌎 ⭐️ 🎞️ 📍 Greetings Google, Welcome to the Basket Burger where you can find more than a few holes in the wall, but still one of my all time favorite breakfast spots. 💎 What you need to know -Cash only -Breakfast & Lunch only. -No Wi-Fi -Open 6:00 am to 2:00 pm daily. -Closed on Sunday.

Really cute spot. Cash only but no complaints when it’s this good.

A hole in the wall kind of joint. Nonetheless, Quality food, friendly service. Do yourself a favor and try their "burger steak"

I was craving a classic American breakfast, and I had known about Basket Burger Cafe for a while given its ratings. It's a bit of a ways from me, but not too far off. I decided to order carry out from here one day for lunch. I ended up ordering a tomato and onion omelette for lunch, with a side of home fries and white toast. Cheese costs an extra $3 so I decided to order without cheese. The omelette was quite decent, nothing special, but satisfied my cravings. The home fries were fairly standard also. The white toast was on the dry side. Overall, solid breakfast place in the East Los Angeles area, nothing too special, but hits the spot

Basket Burger Cafe is in East Los Angeles. It is a mom and pop place and is not very large. They serve comfort food and all of it is great. The place is older but kept very clean and nice. There are tables for dinning or you can do take away. I assume they deliver as well. Again, the place is small. It can get crowded, but you can just sit at the counter. The menu is on the wall and you order at the counter and pick up your food. We love having breakfast here. Their pancakes and pastrami and scrambled eggs are great. They make it all. Their morning potatoes are super good. They also have a very nice lunch selection. We enjoy their burgers and fries. The prices are super fair and you will enjoy yourself. It is not at all fancy, just really great.

Honestly this place's food was exceptional, i ate the most delicious well made eggs and pancakes i wish i lived here so i could come more, definitely coming back as soon as I can...

This place is a tiny little gem for sure! I've been here twice now and both times was very satisfied with the food, prices and service. Had the pastrami breakfast combo the first time and the polish sausage combo this time. Cash only, so come prepared!

Stopped here unsure of what I was getting into and it was amazing! Huge fresh burger patty, great vibe, exceptional customer service. An LA gem.

The food is delicious. The customer service is amazing, very attentive. It a cute little breakfast and burger spot. The cleanliness is 10/10

The food is incredible, cash only! And it's a small space but definitely a hidden gem that's worth the wait.

A hole in the wall, you will not regret it. Chicken teriyaki, burgers and breakfast. Try it and thank me later. Their food is one of a kind

All I can say is old school diner feel, great service and food great and hot - fresh! I would come back again if you are local go try if your traveling through stop by for an experience. I love when the lady smashes the butter on the hot plate.

Great place for breakfast. The food is tasty. Just the food I imagined if talking about breakfast. Very chill and casual atmosphere (which I love). Not that much noise (which I also love). Their staff is also very accommodating. Overall, I would rate this place an easy 5 star. Would recommend if you just want to get an amazing breakfast.

Love this place, food is made to order and the staff is very friendly. Only setback is that is cash only, but, well worth the setback

All good quick efficient quality for an early morn neihborhood cafe Run by very friendly korean family Can get a little tight with crowd n close quarters...

Incredible breakfast burritos and friendly staff. Glad I found this spot and definitely will be returning! Reminder, Cash Only!

top tier american breakfast for the lumberjack in you, all dishes are must tries. service is always very kind and polite. i recommend to anyone.

This little cafe would 100% be featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The food is wonderful. The service was so friendly and welcoming. It was a great place to get some breakfast before my husband and I head on our way back home. Come here!!

I didn't know this spot was so popular! Came here unintendedly for lunch. First of all, it's a bit hidden between other types of businesses, so the small brick building looks closed and quiet. Once you open the door, it's a small dinner filled with people, food cooking sounds, a big grill, and menu on the wall. Employees are calm and kind, ready to get your order. I got the teriyaki as I wasn't in a burger mood and it was delicious! The rice was good, the onions, chicken, and side salad. All perfectly paired and in a big portion. The burgers looked good and also well portioned. People were doing selfies, families walking in, it's the spot. I'm glad I tried it out and will go back to try something else.

Have been driving by for years. Finally decided to come in with coworkers. It's a small location and dinner style location. They have 2 tables that fit about 4 ppl each. You have to squeeze by when walking in and out. Tried the Ortega Hamburger special. Comes with fries and a drink. Food is good. Everything was nice and warm. Well proportioned and fast. Restrooms are located outside, there is a key in a small table for grabs. Customer service is good. My rating is based on food only. Will definitely come back to try a breakfast combo.

Food is great and prices are high. Cash only but I mean, it's worth it. The owners have tons of regulars so it's worth it clearly. The owners are friendly and you're able to watch them cook right in front of you.

Friendly fast service. Food is hot and fresh. Good parking and quiet atmosphere. Tasty breakfast spot that has been in business over 40 years.

Hello Yelpers, Welcome to the Basket Burger where you can find more than a few holes in the wall, but still one of my all time favorite breakfast spots. What you need to know -Cash only -Breakfast & Lunch only. -No Wi-Fi -Open 6:00 am to 2:00 pm daily. -Closed on Sunday.

The food and service is great at this place. The young lady taking my order was very kind and checked up on me during my meal. I've been here a couple times and my favorite foods are the teriyaki chicken and hamburger steak. Their pancakes are also pretty good! I'm coming back in the future to try other foods on their menu!

CASH ONLY! This hike in the wall is a tiny space. Less than 20 seats including the counter. Run by a hard-working family. They use quality ingredients. Real butter, great breakfast potatoes. They work magic on the griddle. Large menu for such a small space. They offer pastrami and egg omelette!!! I haven't had it, but surprised to see it on the menu.

Great small mom and pop cafe for breakfast. I haven't been during lunch time, but all of the breakfast items are good. They make everything right there, fresh potato's, eggs, real butter. I would get an omelette plate with coffee. It comes with toast. The meatloaf is really good too, thick slices and mixes well with egg and potatoes. The table salsa is fresh. Cash only place and they open early and close early as well.

I really loved this place. The family that runs it is great. It seems like they all jump in to do whatever it takes to take care of the customers. Saw a regular come in and get fist bumps from everyone working there. I thought it was cool because you don't see people recognize regulars at this level anymore. I also caught the gal that cooked my omelette watch me take my first bite which tells me they have a lot of pride in what they are serving. (It was great btw!). Coffee is farmer bros which is decent for diner coffee and enjoyable. They are cash only which is fine but just be ready for that. I only had a $100 bill and I mentioned it prior to ordering and they had change etc for it. Food, service and a small business that shows a lot of pride is a win in my book! Keep grinding fam!

We had great service, with exception to them forgetting my husband's orange juice. Place was clean and the staff was super friendly.

First time eating here. Let me give some pros and cons. Pro: the hash browns were top notch. Crispy on the outside, soft and buttery on the inside. Con: 1) Cash only. Not a big deal if it just for me but when your buying for a couple people and the average plate is $12-15, that adds up quick. 2) They use American cheese in the omelettes. Kind of a pet peeve of mine. I can't stand it. They also forgot mixed up our order. Mistakes happen so I'll give a pass. I'll be back to try a burger at some point. I give an update when I do.

Delicious food made quick! Owned and operated by beautiful people who really care for their customers. Small restaurant, cash-only, and minimal formalities are made up for in fresh coffee, crispy hash browns, and pancakes that taste like home!

Nice small diner with limited seating. Prices are very reasonable. Portions and quality of food were great. I really liked this spot and would have gave it four or maybe even five stars but one of the older ladies serving the food was not very polite, seem to have an attitude and when additional things were requested like an extra plate and straw she was very short and unattentive. On the other hand the older guy that was pouring coffee was very nice, polite and helpful with a smile. Probably won't go back but had the service been better regarding the older lady then I would have definitely came back.

Best breakfast ever I brought my bro in-law he just can't get enough of it now it's his go to place now I think I created a monster lol

Just a solid breakfast joint. Cash only and very limited seating but the plates were on point. Will definitely be back.

Rude customer service lady. I was just trying to see if you guys had chili cheese fries. You want it or not? Sorry but am taking my service elsewhere.

I am always looking for new places to eat around work and I am so glad to stumble upon this little place. The menu is simple and hours are early but if you are looking for breakfast or lunch, stop by. I originally wanted to try the breakfast burrito but after seeing all the reviews, ordered pancakes, too! I quickly pushed the burrito to the side and finished the stack of 4 pancakes. The texture and taste were fantastic. Really, they might have been the best pancakes from a small eatery like this. Flavorful, moist and delicious. The breakfast burrito was good. Served cut in half and had an appropriate ratio of meats, egg, onion and potato. I would omit the cheese next time, as sliced American isn't my thing usually. All in all, a solid mom and pop place to support.

It's hard to believe i never been here before, and i passed this place so many times. However, i recently had the pleasure of having breakfast there this past weekend, and I must admit . The food was really good. In fact, it was so good that i tried to go back the following day, but to my surprise, it was closed. So i just have to wait until it's open again.

Food is amazing! Been coming here for years and it just doesn't stop being delicious.

Family owned business. This place has THEEE best burgers. Hand-made patties with fresh ingredients, made to order and prepared right in front you. With their diner like atmosphere and friendly service, keeps us coming back for more. Along with their delicious burgers, they serve up a mean Meat Loaf n Eggs. Again, in house made Meat Loaf. So yummy

This place was ok but I regret going there's I hadn't been here in a while but decided to take my nephew so he could try it but damn let me tell you these people were so disrespectful I don't know if they were having a bad day or what but they where very racist towards my nephew I don't think they like Chicago's at all mind you my nephew looks well he's bald with a goty so just imagine that they were on a power trip so disrespectful never again will we ever go into this place again they're pancakes aren't that great ' I don't recommend.

I've come here many times because this place is my best friends favorite place for breakfast. Frankly I have to describe it as a small unsightly dump with little to no parking. Restroom is outside and only about five small tables and about ten counter seats. Prices are pretty good but cash only. The food is a little greasy but tasty. It's not a place to impress your date or to take your wife. The people here are border line rude depending on who you talk to. I think it's cultural. It's a family run business. I've been to truck stops that are cleaner and more comfortable.

One of the best breakfast/ lunch places I've ever been to. Everything here I've had is delicious. There hasn't been anything I've disliked here. My go to is the teriyaki chicken (add an egg over easy trust me) and it always hits the spot. Been coming here for a very very long time and it's always good to see the lady cooks that make everything with love. The attitude of the workers can be better but I came here for the food. I don't understand why people give one star cause of that though. The food is is what should be reviewed but I guess some just want it all. Heads up....CASH ONLY!

BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE ! I asked the man server If I can have my overeasy egg a little more cooked because it had watery white uncooked piece and he YELLED at me saying I don't have a choice here it's either overeasy egg or fully medium cooked egg and also told me I should get a chief. The food was good just bad customer service he had really bad attitude since the start , bad vibe. Its a very small location owned by Chinese people with American food style.

BEST BREAKFAST EVER!!! so happy I discovered this mom and pop. All the food is yummy. It's a little hole in the wall and appears to be family owned. There is a wait but so worth it. If you sit at the bar you get to see them cook all the good food

My wife and I enjoy breakfast very much my wife is a big breakfast lover. She especially loves egg combine with anything including chorizo and also she love pancakes that's why she's a breakfast person. I became her breakfast partner and going to different restaurants and having breakfast/brunch they were all great and trying out different new way of breakfast like classic,modern and fusion. My sister in law recommend us to her favorite breakfast place called Burger Basket cafe in East L.A. Recently last week my wife and I went to have breakfast at the Blvd cafe in East L..A. that's a hole in the wall restaurant. We have been passing by Atlantic blvd for many years and knew the Burger Basket cafe was there for many years but had not tried it out until know. When we arrived at the restaurant it looked very small but cozy just like an old fashion diner from the past. It was packed with early breakfast goers and the host was very attended and nice as we entered the doors. He helped us to find a table right away. He hand us the menu took our drink order. Then we at the menu and finally decided what to order my wife order the chorizo with egg and a side of pancakes and myself I order the pastrami and egg omelette and hash brown with wheat toast on the side and order of French toast and a cup of coffee. They brought us our meal I was really hungry then I took a bite of my pastrami and egg omelette really good it wasn't salty from the pastrami with cheese and onions blend in with the eggs and pastrami brought harmony to the dish. The hash brown was golden brown and crispy wasn't oily or too salty they know how to cook well. The French toast was delicious I really enjoy it very much. My wife enjoy her chorizo with egg very much including the hash brown and also she enjoy the pancakes very much. This restaurant is CASH ONLY no credit or debit cards.

Good spot to have a savory breakfast! They have limited seating with small group of clients. Very cozy restaurant. We had to wait about 45 minutes to be seated with a party of 5. However I would definitely will return, to try the breakfast burger. I had the French toast and they were worth the wait!

Great little spot. Hubby saw it on yelp and decided to try it out. Small family owned spot. They are well coordinated. They seem to work well together. Loved that.. Food was freshly prepared. You see them preparing your meal. Takes a little time but it's made well and fresh. Got meatloaf and eggs and hubby got hamburguer and eggs. Both were tasty. People on yelp were raving the pancakes so much we decided to grab a short stack. Very tasty as well. Definitely recommend them.

Very good pancakes and bacon cooked just right! Can't go wrong with the French toast either.

Great little mom and pops restaurant. Beats going to a big chain breakfast spot. Nice, cozy and affordable. I would highly recommend this small business. You won't be disappointed.

Awesome breakfast and fast service, be prepared to bring cash since that's what they only accept.

Ah, good ol basket boiga! I come here solely for breakfast. There's something about having a cup of coffee and watching your food being made. The people here a very nice. The place is small but very comfortable. I got the French toast with two eggs over medium and a sausage with a cup of coffee. Orders up!

Well unfortunately today is the last time I go to this place I've been going for years . They will not give you coffee or anything until your party is there . They were parking and I was trying to secure table even though it was pretty empty due to lent and people don't eat meat on Fridays . They didn't want to give me coffee until 3rd person got there . They now have their young kids working . The young lady kept looking at our table since 3rd person wasn't there yet and rolled her eyes at me (RUDE!) she was rude at a previous visit but I didn't think much of it . Love the food and the older ladies they are very nice , but younger kids need to take a class on customer service and need to smile but seems like they're forced to be their , love the food everything is on point and taste great but customer service from younger generation is horrible . Still gave a good tip because as a Mexican I was raised with good morals !! Sticking to Nicks in downtown love that place