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Starling Diner
Breakfast Spot and Diner$$$$
Belmont Heights, Long Beach
"My favorite is the stuffed French toast with berries"(10 Tips)
"Breakfast Bruschetta and the Breakfast Polenta."(3 Tips)
"... is amazing. The breakfast polenta, the crab cakes and the stuffed French..."(2 Tips)
"My favorite is the eggs Benjamin!"(2 Tips)
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Melody ScottAugust 16, 2020Everything was great! Breakfast bruschetta was so yummy! I had Eggs Benjamin/sub bacon. Great! Hubby enjoyed roast beef hash. Staff was very attentive. Will be back next time we are in town!
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The best in the area so far for crab cakes and eggs for breakfast. The place has a cute cafe feel to it inside. The stuffed French toast is a winner too!Upvote3Downvote
Everything is good. I have not yet had anything I did not like from them. The staff is amazing as well.
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Kelsie PelletierMay 10, 2014Stuffed French toast is incredible, and the Bloody Mary is just spicy enough. Really great breakfast.UpvoteDownvote
Bunny🌙December 9, 2014Get their french toast!!! I have never had french toast like this before...so yummy!UpvoteDownvote
LeticiaApril 16, 2013Worth the visit. Try the Tofu Scramble and come before noon during weekdays when it seems a tad less crowded.UpvoteDownvote
All the food is great. The chairs are uncomfortable if you are a little overweight. Sit on a bench.UpvoteDownvote
Kay GideonJanuary 8, 2015Missed out on the scones but everything was worth the wait. Even the disgruntled neighbor.Upvote1Downvote
HorsingaroundInLAJuly 1, 2012Great service! We came on a busy Sunday morning and was seated in a nice corner window booth in like 5 minutes! :)Upvote1Downvote
Frank CoganAugust 24, 2013Highly recommend the stuffed French toast. Ignore the haters and give this place a try.UpvoteDownvote- Mmmmm. So good. Love the breakfast. The AC is too cold so bring a jacket.UpvoteDownvote
Charu KhopkarJuly 31, 2011The stuffed French toast is amazing. Better than any desert on the menu, and those are delicious in their own right.UpvoteDownvote
April KimOctober 9, 2011very interesting. organic and decorated in an artsy fashion, but the food was delicious and not too skimpy.UpvoteDownvote
One of the most unique (and tasty) French Toast I have ever encountered!
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Christie IobstApril 17, 2012Roasted mushroom, sautéed spinach, and feta scramble is awesome. The hot chai tea is AMAZING!!
UpvoteDownvote- Food is great. During the week the service is a little gruff.UpvoteDownvote
miranda morningtonApril 5, 2010Best kept Breakfast secret! Innovative and clever food. Try the French Toast, Breakfast Bruschetta and the Breakfast Polenta. YUM! Read moreUpvote2Downvote
I get sucked in because it's cute and local but it is by far the most overrated eatery in the area. They run out of essential items early in the morn and most of their hot meals are bland & pricey.Upvote1Downvote- Frank CoganAugust 22, 2013Get the stuffed San Francisco French toast with the carmelized applesUpvote1Downvote
John KimMarch 4, 2012They are now open for dinner on Fridays & Saturdays. Chicken pot pie is very goodUpvote1Downvote
Place is tiny so it gets crowded easily, but the food is delicious!UpvoteDownvote- Joella DuncanJuly 25, 2010Everything is amazing. The breakfast polenta, the crab cakes and the stuffed French toast are all verifiably scrumptious.Upvote1Downvote
Yvette CFebruary 21, 2012If you get here before 10 am, T-TH they have a 4.95$ breakfast special. I'll catch it next week!
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Emily DangNovember 6, 2011The Hawthorne pizette was delicious. The hickory bacon had good flavor. The split pea soup wasn't bad either.UpvoteDownvote
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Brayden LeBlancSeptember 3, 2011The polenta is the lightest yet most filling breakfast ive had in a long time. Delicious!UpvoteDownvote
Richard CoxFebruary 19, 2011Try to get there early for breakfast so that you can try their scones. They're amazing and they always run outUpvoteDownvote
Jake SmithOctober 9, 2010French toast with seasonal berries. The taste will haunt your dreams. In a really awesome way.Upvote1Downvote
- Ken KW, RealtorFebruary 19, 2011Always try the special, bring friends so u can all share the food!UpvoteDownvote
Lisa Cottini LantermanOctober 2, 2010Great place. Extensive wine list, and there only open for breakfast and lunch.UpvoteDownvote
Marilei DenilaSeptember 18, 2010Stuffed french toast to die for. Side of applewood sausage was so savory!Upvote3Downvote
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- Tue–Wed, Sun
- 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Thu–Sat
- 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
(562) 433-2041
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