Eat at Joe's

Went staying in Redondo Beach for a couple of days I visited Eat At Joe's for my Saturday morning breakfast. Dating back to 1969 this iconic local diner served up a good breakfast experience. Great service from Bre, a fun American atmosphere and a tasty Acapulco Omelette. The coffee was good too. Price for my breakfast was $17 and a mug of Coffee was $4.50 Well worth a visit.

This looks like and has the vibe of an old school greasy spoon diner from back East - which is a compliment! A hustling and bustling somewhat noisy environment. I came at brunch time so we ordered both breakfast and lunch to go. The medium bacon cheeseburger was overcooked (all brown) and dry. The cheese, bacon, tomato and lettuce saved it enough to make it tasty. The breakfast burrito with sausage was a whole lotta potato. Coffee was great and the had a small counter to eat at, or some crowded inside seating and some covered/enclosed outside seating. Its reputation is better than the reality from my experience. I’ll have to try some new things next time. Also, I would leaned into the breakfast menus and lean away from the lunch options. VictorB

This place is nostalgic for me. I've been eating here since the 80s. The food is always perfect. Here are my favorites: Chicken Fried Steak, biscuits and gravy, turkey and avocado sandwich, Joe's Special. Honestly have not had anything that was not delicious. The staff is great some of which have been working there for over 30 years. The prices are pretty reasonable too. The coffee is always just right and they will even give you a to-go cup.

I've eaten at Joe's for years. Whenever visit LA I try to stop down. The decor has changed over the years but the food has remained a solid consent whilst my husband is a fan of the "Mad Dog". Whilst I'm more of a pancakes girl. But what ever you choose it's a great breakfast!

I had to asked to be served but the food made up for it. I love that they have a healthier menu and it was the perfect place for a quick healthy spot especially for diner food

We were happy to have found it open since our previous travels landed us there outside of their business hours. We were told to sit wherever and then learned that the long tables are shared with other patrons. The food was delicious and the hardworking staff was amazing! We're looking forward to future visits

Amazing. The best. The Denver omelette was HUGE, and stuffed with cheese. I shouldn't have eaten it all, but I did. I think the potatoes were fried in butter they were so flavorful. And, I could have eaten a loaf of the sourdough toast and the coffee was silky smooth. The prices were very reasonable. Nice job, Joes!

Pretty typical diner food at decent prices. Not worth going out of your way for but not bad I went.

I had been wanting to try this place for a very long time now. We had orientation at the high school next door so we decided to finally stop by. Service was a 10/10 !! Greeted as soon as we were seen coming in. It was very packed, it was a Thursday 10am. There seemed to be a lot of regulars, they were on a first name basis with the waitresses. Felt very much like home. My avocado toast and pancakes were great. Their hot salsa was a 10/10, it tasted very homemade!! My daughter got a cheeseburger, she's a very picky eater and she loved it! My son got a burrito which he really enjoyed too. They have outdoor seating too, which was also full. But has a very nice setting. Highly recommend!! We will definitely be back!!

Took the pup for some fun time at the dog park about a mile away when hunger pangs came through, and since he was with me, dog-friendly eatery was the only way to go. And that's how we ended up here. Lucky enough to find street parking right up front. Checked in up front and immediately asked the host for patio seating since I came through with my fur baby. "Sure!" A blink and a half later, we were seated at a corner. I liked how all the tables and chairs were spaced out well. I got the chance to look at the menu so I knew exactly what I wanted: 2 eggs and chicken fried steak (with sunny side up eggs and sourdough toast.) Informed Chelsea, my server that I wasn't interested in the home fries and since I didn't want to waste it, they didn't need to add it on. She asked if I wanted a sub for it, "... cottage cheese? Fruit, maybe?" (Didn't know that was an option!) I went for the cottage cheese, why not. And an Arnold Palmer to wash it all down. I was a bit surprised my food came through a little fast, but I didn't mind: I was hungry! I liked that the gravy wasn't poured on top of the steak (I forgot to ask for it on the side) so yay! I started off with the cottage cheese, then moved on to the toast. Eggs were cooked to a perfect sunny side up. The steak, however, I felt was rushed. The batter was under seasoned as with the gravy. I thought maybe to have water to cleanse the palate, but nope. The flavor stayed the same. Dashed both thoroughly with salt and pepper and made a difference. But then, the steak was a bit tough, too... so, not great, overall. FOOD: 2.5. SERVICE: 5. Chelsea is fantastic at her job. She checked on me, gave napkins without asking, etc. There was service with a beautiful smile. But the cherry on top: I needed to use the bathroom but couldn't leave the pup and she volunteered to keep an eye on him while I go. I ended up not needing it, but the fact she volunteered?! Awesome. VALUE: 3. PARKING: Private lot and street available. Not an issue when we came through around 1130am-ish on a Saturday. OVERALL: 3.5. There's a reason why they're popular so will most likely come back and try something else.

Breakfast here used to be the same as breathing, gotta do it. Then quality began to deteriorate. Then they switched from nice thick meaty bacon to thin fatty stuff. I still come occasionally but not twice every weekend, and sometimes for breakfast and lunch. Now it's more like once every two months or so.

Eat At Joe's is one of those old school local favorite breakfast spots and was established in 1969. Apparently decades ago John Wayne visited here while filming and Joe made John's breakfast whatever he wanted it - hence the John Wayne Special was born and has become one of the signature dish at this spot. The children of Joe Filkosky (the founder) sold the business to Alex and Michele Jordan in the late 90's. In August 2024, the business was sold to Patrick Mescall and Brian Eldridge who also own other businesses such as the Torrance Tavern, the Hula Hula Room, the Bounty Room, Patty O'Brien's on Aviation Boulevard, and the Sly Fox in Lawndale. [Parking]: Easy and free street parking on weekdays and they have a small designated parking lot. [Atmosphere]: The restaurant was quite busy on a typical weekday morning. Just walk in, grab any available tables, and get one of the staff's attention. There's also a section with an outdoor tent. [Menu]: Top three highlighted dishes by Yelp are John Wayne Special, Breakfast Burrito, and French Toast. The staff will ask how you want your egg prepared - over easy/medium/hard, scrambled, sunny-side up, poached, etc. For toast choice, you can choose white toast, sourdough, wheat, rye, squaw, gluten free bread, etc. For cheese choice, you can choose Jack, Mozzarella, Cheddar, American, Feta, Parmesan, Shredded, and Swiss. *** John Wayne Special (Two eggs over medium, with cheese, on home fries and a tortilla, smothered in spanish sauce, and surrounded with sausage - egg = over-medium, & toast = sourdough, $16): Huge portion and enough to split into breakfast and lunch. It didn't take too long for the kitchen to prepare the order. While the dish looked gooey, sloppy, and messy, it actually tasted pretty solid! Fresh brewed coffee ($4.50): I ordered a cup of coffee and my waitress was quick on refill. She even asked if I want a complimentary cup of coffee before leaving and it was a nice & surprising gesture. *** Overall an absolutely classic diner spot with tons of nostalgia & glimpse of South Bay history. A-tier on food, a-tier on service, and s-tier on value.

Wow this place was amazing the omelette was huge and tasty. The young lady that served me was extremely attentive and polite. This little diner is well worth the experience.

Went to have breakfast this past Sunday November 30th. When we got there wife was greeted by the manager that was taking names for the waiting list and she noticed that he was making remarks about people's names very unprofessional! When we were seated we also noticed that he treat all the employees like crap and I have never seen this type of disrespect from a manager!!! Food was good but ambiance with this manager is bad! Not sure if I will be returning while that manager is there! Owner please talk to your employees and get the 411 from them!

This long time Diner is a staple of Redondo Beach, my go to is the John Wayne Special, it a delicious combination of savory flavors that leaves me satisfied! The Staff is always friendly, the service is prompt. I really like the way they make my over-medium eggs here, Kudos to the Chef! The Salsa in the pour bottles is delicious and a perfect kick of spice. They also serve very delicious Coffee. Goes down nicely with breakfast. My wife loves Biscuits and Gravy. We will definitely be back!

Waitressing is not for everyone! I took my dude out for veterans day. The service was so poor. My waitress was grumpy and not accommodating. His eggs were overcooked. I come here frequently.. but it appears the service gets worst with every visit. Can a girl get a refill on her $4 coffee? And can a veteran get a free cup of coffee . No you cannot. Tipping should be optional... And utilized this option. Very disheartening ..

What a disappointment for the first time; in almost 30 years coming here. Took almost 40 minutes to get our food and my daughter's order wasn't right. Understand it was the day after thanksgiving but that's really not an excuse. Alex...you're definitely missed.

The food is not bad, but when you go with a large group make sure they get you order correct, it's not cold. And mainly if they forgot about you and comp your food that it wasn't just sitting there cold. Which I dump because I felt that I wasn't respected.

Exactly what you'd expect from a place called "eat at Joes" : indifferent service, strong coffee, tasty food at a relatively good price. Worth the walk from my hotel this morning.

The veggie breakfast omelette was amazing!!! Best I have had anywhere. The chef did not skimp on the quantity of items in the omelette. The service was also wonderful. Our waitress gave top-notch service. I will be back maybe every day of the week :-)

This diner looks like it has been around forever...because it has. We came just past noon on a Saturday and put our name on the waitlist. It took about 20 minutes to be seated. There is patio seating and indoor seating, the latter in two separate rooms. One room has long tables and padded bench seats with a clear plastic divider separating the table into two sides for different parties. We sat at one of those tables; the plastic barrier was like a nostalgic reminder of covid days. Service was slow at first but once our order was finally taken it was attentive though all-business and charmless. I ordered two McJoe breakfast sandwiches which are scrambled eggs, cheese, and sausage between two English muffins. You can also opt for bacon or ham as the protein. The plate came with potatoes too. I sipped on some darn good diner coffee while waiting for my meal. The little sandwiches were much better than a McMuffin but still not astounding. To be clear, I liked them and the potatoes were just fine too, I just wasn't blown away. My wife got a dish with Polish sausage and scrambled eggs and it was too much food for her so I ate some of the sausage which I thought was outstanding. This is obviously a favorite spot for locals and a great place to enjoy a diner breakfast. As other reviewers note, parking around here is impossible so I did what others suggest and parked across the street in the plaza.

Solid breakfast joint with a little of everything, nice patio seating and bar counter as well, our waiter provided excellent service and the star of the show had to be the multigrain pancakes ! Nice and tasty enough to share with two people. Our original waiter ended up leaving and our new waitress looked annoyed ,Our experience would've been on point if our original waiter would've still been In our section :( but still enjoyed our yummy food !

A local diner down in Redondo Beach. I am giving it a 4/5 because of the limited menu options and ambience especially in comparison to other famous diners in LA. We had to wait about 20 minutes to be seated for a Saturday brunch, but the wait was worth it. They have seating indoor and out, but we sat indoor for our meal. The service was actually really great and our server was extremely friendly and very quick with the refills. They don't have a parking lot but street parking is fairly easy to find in this part of town. As mentioned the menu is fairly small and does not have a lot of of the classic dishes on it. I decided to go with the most popular dish, which is the John Wayne special and thought overall it was really good although the flavors kind of blend together with the sauce poured all over top. Overall we had a nice meal, but due to limited options I would categorize this as a spot for locals versus going out of your way for it.

We had breakfast there yesterday, found a space to park right away! Everyone was so friendly and attentive. Food was good, service was good! We couldn't ask for more! They kept checking to make sure our coffee was refilled and everything was okay!

Wow so disappointed in how this place has gone downhill! Today we went and there was nobody there and now we know why. I asked our server about the chicken enchiladas and she said they were really good. I should've taken a photo but what I got was a plate of pulled up dry corn tortillas with chicken inside and shredded cheese on top and an overly sickly sweet enchilada sauce. The tortillas were not cooked baked fried anything dipped in oil for flavor they were just dry tortillas you take out of the bag and maybe put in the microwave. Beans were watery and rice was overcooked. The new patio is very nice looking however they have no more condiments out you have to ask for everything. My husband got his Acapulco omelette but the hashbrowns were about half the size. I would've sent the enchiladas back for something else but our server never came back to check on us until my husband was almost through . She was nice and took it off the bill though. Overall I now see why the place is empty.

Great diner なかなかいいダイナーです 朝早くからやってるので時差ボケの強い味方です 美味いヨー You would love this place Good old diner

I've been meaning to stop here for breakfast and finally had the chance and I wasn't disappointed. Ordered the avocado toast eggs over medium.. the homemade salsa was just the right temperature.

We always have a great time here we go multiple times a month and Rebecca is amazing and always provides great service!

I've been away for a while and when I come back a couple of the little things that made me enjoy coming compared to other places were removed. I know it's only pourable sugar and jelly selections on the table but it's what made me come week after week for months. I guess I have to find another breakfast place that has what I like.

We love Joe's! Super friendly neighborhood spot, everyone that works there is great. Maria was our waitress and had amazing service!

The perfect local diner that's been around for decades. I've driven past this joint for years and have never been but my boyfriend suggested we come for breakfast as it's delicious and affordable. We were lucky to get a parking spot as the lot is tiny and only fits a few cars. We brought our dog with us as they said they're pet friendly in the outside patio. Once we arrived we were asked to put our name on the list. We waited about 10 minutes to be seated just us two. They quickly brought us water and menus and asked if we wanted to order, but gave us more time when needed. I got the breakfast burrito with sausage and my boyfriend got the John Wayne special, his favorite that he said is great everytime. The breakfast burrito was huge and came with potatoes on the side. For only a little over $11, the deal was insane. It had great flavor and I loved that the sausage was chopped up so you got some in every bite. There was a generous portion of potatoes and the eggs were great. I loved using the self serve salsa and hot sauce on the table. My boyfriend's John Wayne special was incredible. It had so much flavor and a kick. They waiters were attentive and nice and the service was remarkably fast. I really enjoyed my experience and was impressed with the food. I will definitely be back!

This is an old school breakfast spot my husband and I discovered when taking our car to Firestone on PCH. It's been at this location for years. It's old but clean with pleasant customer service. I'm a picky breakfast eater but they always get my order right! I order egg whites over hard where ever I go for breakfast. Joe's is the ONLY place that gets my eggs right every time. I love that I can get sourdough toast with my orange marmalade. The coffee is good too with my hazelnut creamer. I just recently tried the turkey patty for breakfast for the first time. It is now my new favorite. I love this place and the whole vibe. I love an old school breakfast spot! Even the people that eat here are a vibe!!

Food: Had breakfast today very good. Not a long wait. Food was Hot on arrival. Looked appetizing and tasted delicious. I had a sausage cheese onion omelet hash browns sour dough toast. Service: Bree was our waitress she arrived within seconds of us sitting down. Pleasant, gracious, drinks arrived within a few minutes. Sergio, Maria & Chewy were all very attentive. Ambience: In my opinion it is an interesting, and eclectic vibe. Family style seating in one room, outside dining in a tent and the entry room booths and tables. All in all an enjoyable experience and I will definitely be returning.

Rebecca was very welcoming, and attentive. If the food wasn't good, she'd have made up for it. But, as luck would have it, the food wasn't GREAT! We had the McJoe breakfast sandwich, and of course the staple John Wayne. It was delicious. Thank You Rebecca, and Thanks Eat at Joe's! Always the best. The home town feel can't be duplicated.

I have given this place plenty of chances over the years to get things right, but unfortunately after today, I am officially done. This place is hanging on a thread and the only reason they arestill in business is because of a once great reputation for good service, and most importantly, good fresh food. See ya

Their website says: "A South Bay landmark since 1968" It doesn't mention what happens after changing hands. First of all, the picture you see on this Yelp homepage is NOT what you see now. The Jam dispenser, Sugar container and Ketchup are no longer on the tables. They stopped carrying the variety of Taco sauces they previously had. Also the coffee maker in the picture is gone now. In case you missed it: Eat AT Joe's changed ownership a couple months ago. The basic "no meat" breakfast plate went up from 8 dollars to over 12. The ham and eggs breakfast has meat thinner than a nickel. The crowds of customers we usually see between 6am and 7am were noticeably missing. We used to see 5 or 6 police cars out front, with the officers eating inside, but this particular morning we saw none. I'm concerned that this establishment may be going the way of Mimi's and The Claim Jumper.

Have been dining here for decades! Terrific breakfasts, cooked right to order and consistently great quality! I especially love the chili cheese omelette! It's the Best in Town! Coffee is hearty and always hot. Service quick and friendly. On the inside, one side is separate tables, the other side is long picnic tables and you share with others. Make a new friend over a terrific meal. There's a covered patio too. You should definitely try this place!

We love the place , food and the staff. Chuey Juan and specially Rebecca. So sweet. Best customer service.

Chelsea was great always very attentive and always greets you with a smile. Service was excellent

This is about the eighth time I have eaten here, with my roommate, caretaker, and another friend, who lives in his sailboat, in the Redundant, ... Redondo Beach Harbour, marina. I usually have an omelette breakfast, but this time I had a breakfast bowl, I had made up. Two eggs, over medium, sausage, house potatoes, diced green, red, bell peppers, diced onions, and sourdough toast. Joe's does not serve a breakfast bowl, but I mentioned to our server, Breanna they could add it to the menu, and call it, Duran's Breakfast Bowl. Breanna said she would bring it up to the staff! My breakfast bowl was great! Filling! Great price! And Breanna's service was overwhelmingly well! Thank you very much!

Joe's is so darn cute. It is a diner and has the cool tables and everything you would want in a diner. The food is the best and the service is great. You can get breakfast all day there, which I love. their pancakes are killer and they know how to make my eggs. The place is not huge. It has been around a long time and the owner is very nice. You are seated right away and the servers are just so nice. They will help you out and not rush you out. The place is super clean, including the bathrooms, and everything is in its place. We love their sandwiches. They have great ones. Whatever you want on a sandwich, they make it. They also have really good burgers and there are a few kind. The fries are wonderful. There is just nothing not to like here. It is great. All of it is great.

Good old American fair with many options . Service was excellent and prompt. Haven't been here for a decade or so. Part of the dining area has been renovated but it has retained that 1969 charm. I love this place

Stopped for breakfast after touching down at LAX. Griselda was our fantastic server. We both had omelets. My wife had the veggie, and I had the chili cheese. The food was good and tasty. The ambiance was positive, and all of the staff were friendly and professional. Highly recommended.

What a great find during a family beach weekend at Redondo! We were staying at Shade hotel and were searching for breakfast places within walking distance. Eat At Joe's was highly rated and the food looked amazing. Well it did not disappoint! It's a fun diner spot with home cooking style meals and hefty portions in both size and flavor! The staff is super friendly and quick. We were seated within 10mins of adding our names to the waiting list. It's crowded inside but that's to be expected with smaller local diners. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals, and none of us could finish lol. The home fries were AMAZING!!! Very highly recommend if you're in the Redondo Pier area!

We love Eat At Joe's! The food is fantastic and service is great! Rebecca is the best! She's full of energy and such a sweetheart! Definitely ask for her when you come visit. We will definitely be coming back!

We love coming to Eat At Joe's. The food is always great, like home cooking, and the staff goes out of their way to make sure everything is perfect. The whole staff is really wonderful but Rebecca always goes above and beyond. She's friendly, fun, and so so sweet to my kids. Thanks Joe's for making us feel like family! We will definitely be back!

Been a Joe's regular for almost 10 years, easily the best breakfast in Redondo. Classic greasy spoon vibes, amazing waitstaff, and great food.

Rebecca is ten times better than the number of Tats she is...we had a wonderful breakfast experience and we always do...Baltimore / Richmond / Germany / New York all at one table!

This place is the best breakfast spot.MC Joe's sandwich really good.the restaurant workers were really nice.I would recommend this place to anyone who like breakfast spot.

Burgers and onion rings is all I've ever eaten there. I'm sure they have excellent food, but that's what I go there for is a burger and onion rings and you can see why.

We were regulars here in the past and this place has changed very little. Great memories and great times with the kids growing up. The atmosphere is like a diner with other people close by enjoying a meal. Real family atmosphere. Service is great and the food is even better. I had the Joe's Special and plan to go back today for a John Wayne Special.

First time at "Eat At Joe's" with my partner, we went for brunch he's a local and told me we had to come! The food was great and the service was sufficient. We had Maria as our waitress and she was very attentive and her service was great, she was friendly. Thank you :)

Fantastic experience, Jan was great!!! Best service I've ever received. Everyone was so happy!! Thank you​

My Best Friend and I went to this restaurant this morning. We are flight attendants, and eat out a lot during our layovers together. We got the loco moco and two stack pancakes to share. It was more than enough food for us, and very adorable! But the absolute cherry on top was our server, Rebecca! She was so kind and talkative, we even asked her to sit down with us and eat because she was so sweet and interesting. We loved her and more than anything else we would return just for her! Do yourself a favor and go try out this breakfast place. :)

This place rocks, which is no news to anyone who lives in the area or is visiting. Simply one of the best joints anywhere in the world. All service workers there, from the servers to the cooks to the cleaning staff: everyone has the most amazing attitudes and love for what they do. Best of all, the food is crazy good, with damn good prices to go along with that quality. Gris served us this morning, had to deal with me barking orders at her, and she showed amazing grace and smiles as she also helped me pick out a gift for my gf. Thanks EAJ, and thanks Gris!!!

Classic diner in South Bay. Classic dinner food servered in a classic atmosphere. Seating is available at the counter, inside or outside. The staff rushes about just like you expect in a classic diner. The John Wayne Special was good and clearly made in house. There are large chunks of onion in the sauce. Even if it isn't on the menu they will probably prepare it for you. I heard some one order items I didn't see on the menu. I wasn't trying to order a side of toast but apparently I did and it added $4 to my check.

Always love seeing Rebecca and Chewy! Tasty coffee and good tasting food. All the staff is friendly and fun to talk to. Family friendly!