The Laurel Luncheonette/Diner

Located on West Park Ave. in Long Beach, is the now, 'NEW' Laurel Diner- formerly  known as the Laurel Luncheonette.

There since 1932,  this is the place where locals have gone for years for breakfast- or late nights after an evening of partying.  * Lunch &  Dinner served also of course!!!


 A favorite of Billy Crystal, among other Long Beach celeb /residents & just the regular locals   coming in each morning for a great breakfast, a friendly smile from a waitress who's been there forever, or a group of new waiters that all make you feel welcome!

The lines on the weekends are long, but move fairly quickly.   The counter is  sometimes the way to go.
The menu huge, like a diner should  be.

The food  is delicious, the portions large and the NEW menu since their fabulous & very cool renovation this past winter  is so  great!

You can google the menu, as there are so many unusual  choices- not your  "typical" diner fare.

For example, Osso Bucco w/ risotto, is one of their specialties. The chicken oreganata  is another  big winner. A large half chicken in a delicate sauce, served with either flavorful french onion soup or salad &  greek lemon potatoes & veg.  The skirt steak is chock full of goodies, including a  large crisp salad, a potato & vegetable or your choice, & a large portion of onion rings.

The salad selection on the menu is incredible, very interesting variations & quite large.

 The burger (served lunch or dinner) is enormous, served on a large BRIOCHE bun, sky high w/ lettuce, tomato, pickles & onions & all the fixings (fries, etc)   - if you go the Deluxe route.

EGGS  Eggs Eggs= in any shape & form, and   huge pancakes the size of a bicycle tire!

Sandwiches- What can I say- from the grilled cheese, with tomato or ham, to the BLT  to  their triple deckers, to  the BEST Tuna fish I have ever eaten! Sometimes I need to force myself NOT to  order that & try something else but most times,  I just cant help myself. It is so good and  tastes like when I was a kid.

Needless to say, a entire page is dedicated to desserts- from homemade cakes, to old fashioned ice cream sodas,  shakes & malts, and amazing waffles with ice cream and so much more!  The are famous for their cherry lime rickey!

Prices are so reasonable and you will never be disappointed!


GO!!!