Wendys Place in El Segundo

Wendys Place is awesome! Hard to find a good old school diner like this these days. I had dropped off a friend at LAX early in the morning and was hungry and needed a bathroom before sitting in rush hour traffic back to Pasadena. A quick search for an open diner near me lead me to finding this gem. The man working the dining area was very nice and welcoming. I wish I had gotten his name. The whole place was comforting and welcoming, comfortable booths, wood paneled walls covered in faded and yellowed Norman Rockwell and Saturday Evening Post artwork. Everyone in the place seemed happy, from the staff to the customers. There was a group of 3 or 4 older gentlemen, regulars and definitely old friends, scattered around the place that were chatting and giving each other a hard time in that way only a good friend can (it was hilarious). The food was great, the coffee was strong and never ending, The server tried to send me off with a big to-go cup of coffee but I had already had more than my fill of caffeine for the day.In other words, I loved this place and cant wait to go back. Almost tempted to move to El Segundo just to be a regular at Wendys Place. ❤️

Wendys Place in El Segundo radiates small-town charm, complemented by friendly service and a cash-only policy that adds to its unique appeal. The French Toast truly hit the spot with each delicious bite. The experience is elevated by the use of porcelain plateware and coffee cups, adding a touch of elegance to your visit. Convenient parking, despite occasional busyness, makes it a must-visit spot for those seeking both nostalgia and a satisfying meal!

Best old school diner in the Southbay. Been a customer for 40 + years. Wendys Place is truely one of the few remaining classic cafes (with stools at the counter) remaining in the area, the wait staff is made up of charming locals.Highly recommended that you expierence how Los Angeles was in the 50 and 60s.

Love this local, cash only diner. Get there before 9a on the weekend or prepare to wait. The service is efficient, but the secret is out and the people know this place is serving up the good stuff. Service is great and so is the food. Like any proper diner, theres something for everyone. From the servingware to the overall atmosphere, Wendys has charm to spare 🙂

Hands-down one of the best places to eat breakfast here in Los Angeles. The service and the cooks and the overall environment is very much amazing. If you love vintage music and a vintage environment with great prices and unique delicious food, this is the place to be. We enjoyed this place from the time we walked to the time we left and the service was impeccable. Even though they only had one waiter, it felt like they had 100. He was so attentive and service is fast and delicious. Again, we will be coming back!

Best Ruben I’ve ever had. I was happy to take my son to lunch here when we were in LA recently. It totally reminded me of places my grandparents would take me in the 70’s. Red vinyl booths! “Wood” paneling! Liver and onions!Loved it. I hope they never close and that they never change!

Loved this place, the atmosphere, its a cozy cafe and a nice place to go, the waitresses were nice and the food was amazing, definitely coming back.

Nothing like stepping back in time! Great old fashioned diner with music and motif to match. Family and I went for breakfast. Didn’t take too long and was great! Plenty of food and who doesn’t like home fries? If your in the area for breakfast definitely a must.

Seriously the best breakfast place anywhere in the US. Every time I come to LA for work I make sure to eat here every morning. Its CASH ONLY so dont be that person that isnt ready. Sit at the bar if you can. I wouldnt say the service is the fastest, but theyre super nice and get your order right the first time. Theres off menu items too, like the breakfast sandwich so if theres something else you want, just ask. I love this place, and Im constantly searching the US for a breakfast better than this.

Great comfortable place to enjoy breakfast or lunch. Place is small so expect to wait. The food is very good and the staff if great and very attentive. I was there before it opened and waited outside with a few of the regulars who were al great people. The only drawback in my opinion were the small coffee cups but as stated before the staff was very attentive and never had an empty cup.