Dale's Diner

“ One of my favorite diners in Long Beach or the whole South Bay area. It’s very similar to George’s close by in that it is a traditional retro diner modeled after the 1950s. I am working through a list of all diners in LA County and next up on my list was Dale’s. I was excited to try it because it’s the sort of place that I love to visit and looking from the outside I knew that I would enjoy what was on the menu. They don’t have a dedicated parking lot however street parking is extremely easy to find in this part of town so we were able to find a free space right out front. Our server was extremely polite and checked in on us often and everything that we ordered came out very fast. They have a large menu filled with all sorts of great options so it’s the sort of place that would be easy to visit multiple times and be able to get something new each time. Pricing is also very fair, which is probably one of my favorite parts of any diner. For this visit, we started off with a Cinnamon Roll, and I honestly was not a fan of it. It was very dry and tasted more like a muffin than a traditional cinnamon roll. I am pretty sure they bought it in a large batch and was not homemade so I would not recommend ordering it. For my meal I chose the Hamburger Steak and Eggs and thought it was great. The patty had a lot of great seasoning on it, and the eggs were cooked perfectly and the portion size was very generous. Overall I really enjoyed it although I was not a fan of the Cinnamon Roll. I would highly recommend to any fan of diners or to anyone in the Long Beach area searching for a great casual meal. ”

“ Husband and I were looking for an old-school food vibe on our way home from having lots of fun at Universal Studios and Disneyland. I googled, and this place popped up food was delicious service excellent The whole restaurant looked like we stepped into the past, so fun I highly recommend that if you are passing through or are in the area, you definitely need to stop and have yourself some yummy breakfast ”

“ First time for my wife and me. We loved it! Excellent service by the young lady this morning. Love the 50's throwback vibe, which included very comfortable booth benches! Our breakfast dishes were delicious and we look forward to tasting and testing the rest of their menu! ”

“ We usually bring the dog and sit outside, the waitresses always comes to check on us periodically. Wife and I have been coming here for years even before we knew each other. I miss the old jukebox but they still play the Golden Oldies. My wife loves it because it's one of the few places where she can get a coke with cherry syrup (she assured me this is very different than a regular Cherry Coke). ”

“ As a European, I finally got to try a real American hamburger and milkshake. The food was absolutely delicious and the service top-notch. The interior has a unique charm too. Definitely a place I’d recommend to anyone looking to experience an authentic 1950s-style American diner. In one word – amazing. ”

“ Wow! Finally found my chili burger and pastrami sandwich place while visiting in Bellflower area. Amazing chili, fantastic pastrami with perfect texture, cook and taste. First time here with wife and son and all agreed that our meals were worth giving it a try. This will be my go to spot now, great service from everyone inside, love the old vibe and sweet potato fries as well as some off the hook potato salad. If a picture is worth a thousand words then here’s quite a few thousand things to say! ”

“ I was absolutely positively charmed by this place. Dals is a retro 50s themed diners with good old-fashioned American food. Given recent dietary restrictions, this place offered a nice set of breakfast substitutions. I had the chicken fried steak with egg whites and an onion and tomato scramble. All of it was delicious! A notable standout was the biscuits and gravy. We could not stop raving about them. My partner had the bf burrito; she claims it one of the best bf burritos she’s ever had. Overall, I’d return. Also, I like their propensity to purchase American items such as the Splenda, Tabasco, and ketchup. Keep up the good work crew! ”

“ **Hark!** What light through yonder diner breaks? ‘Tis not the moon, but chrome that gleams so bright, Where burgers, juicy as a summer’s morn, Do melt upon the tongue like lovers’ sighs. **O, blessed beef!** Thy patty, thick and true, Hath kissed the flame to sweet ambrosia’s tune, Whilst golden cheese, like sun-kissed Avalon, Doth cloak thee in a robe of molten grace. The bun, soft as a courtier’s velvet glove, Doth cradle thee with buttery embrace. **The staff!** Fair nymphs and merry-hearted knaves, Who greet thee not as guest, but kin long lost. Their smiles do sparkle brighter than the stars That gleam upon this realm of checkered floors. “What wilt thou, friend?” they cry with voices sweet, And lo! Thy cup o’erflows with cola’s fizz, Or shakes of malt, so thick, so rich, so cold, They’d make stout Neptune pause and beg a sip. **The scene!** Aye, here the golden age doth dwell— Where rock ‘n’ roll doth hum from jukebox high, And booths of crimson beckon weary souls To rest and feast like kings of olden days. E’en Elvis’ ghost might tap his blue suede shoe And cry, “Forsooth! This place outshines my own!” **Thus ends my tale**, yet ne’er my love for thee, O diner fair, where joy and grease do meet. Five stars? Nay, ten! And all the muses sing: “Return anon, and taste eternity!” **—Thy Devoted Patron & Bard of Burgers** --- **Translation for Modern Folk**: *“This 50s diner slings burgers so juicy they’re basically edible sonnets, staff so kind they’d give Falstaff a run for his money, and vibes so retro you’ll swear you’ve stepped into ‘Happy Days.’ 11/10. Seriously though, it’s delicious. ”