The Potholder Cafe Los Alamitos

4.4 ( 351 reviews )
Checking... 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
5008 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720, United States
+1 562-431-1165

The Potholder Cafe in Los Alamitos has emerged as a beloved breakfast destination, showcasing a delightful blend of casual ambiance and delicious offerings. Nestled in a shopping strip, this diner captivates guests with its charming 50s-inspired decor and warm outdoor seating. Diners rave about the extensive menu that caters to a wide array of tastes, from the fluffy pancakes to hearty breakfast bowls and flavorful enchiladas. Customer feedback highlights the inviting atmosphere, with staff noted for their friendliness and attentiveness, creating a haven for those seeking a laid-back dining experience.

Guests like Eszter t share multiple visits, echoing the sentiment that you can't go wrong with any choice on the menu. The generous portions and incredible flavors make every visit memorable. Even when faced with challenges like staffing shortages, reviews reflect a commitment to excellent service, ensuring that patrons feel welcomed and valued. With each dish, from savory scrambles to satisfying chicken fried steak, The Potholder Cafe successfully combines comfort food with quality that keeps customers returning for more. Overall, this café stands out not just for its food, but also for its dedication to community and customer care.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Serves great coffee
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Quick bite
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Transgender safe space
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For The Potholder Cafe Los Alamitos

Eszter Döry
Jun 30,2025
The food is amazing! The menu has so many delicious food it's hard to choose! We have been here multiple times and it never disappoints! We love the charming outdoor dining area. Last time we were here my husband lost his wallet and the helpful servers found it and reached out to us, saving us a lot of hassle and headache! I can only recommend!
Jesús Prudente-Barajas
Jun 17,2025
Came here for breakfast on Saturday morning as I was passing through the area. The location is rather odd, as it's a diner located in a shopping strip with a lot of miscellaneous stores around it. Inside however, it's very pleasing to the eye. I like how it feels like a very laid-back diner, with an American/50s-esque theme. The food was delicious and with the wide variety of options, an appetite of any kind can be accommodated for. I had two eggs with two sausages, three pancakes and a potato scramble. It had some specific name as a combo option but I cannot recall it now. It goes without saying, what I had was delicious, everything was perfect from the fluffiness of the pancakes to the potato scramble. It was great. Service was also amazing, all the employees were friendly and attentive, making sure we always had everything we needed. One man thanked us for coming in to eat there that morning as he refilled my coffee, and I felt that type of service was endearing and something not common at most other eateries. I really appreciated it. Overall, great stuff, I loved this diner a lot. Will be back when I visit SoCal again in the future.
Grizzly OutDoors
May 22,2025
Flew in to do some training on post and found this lil gem in town. I ordered the couch, and don't know how work will get done today . Pancakes had a great texture to them. Lawd the spuds were delicious and almost a meal in it self. Will definitely be eating here again if I'm in town again
Tim Myers
May 16,2025
Very good experience eating at the Potholder, food is tasty and plentiful. They are short staffed but still do a fantastic job waiting on everyone. Please be patient.
Tracy Foreman
Mar 29,2025
I was looking for a new breakfast place to try that wasn’t far away and offered a sit down breakfast with lots of options including chicken fried steak and pancakes. This place delivered. They have an outdoor patio and about 12 tables indoors. We chose indoors as it was still a bit overcast outside. We were greeted by a friendly server that told us to pick a table. She was quick to take our drink order and bring menus. I ordered the breakfast enchiladas and the hubby got the Sam’s breakfast bowl. Both were amazing! I loved my enchiladas and the potatoes were yummy too. Hubby’s bowl was piping hot! The enchilada sauce had good flavor and he’s pretty picky on his sauce. Parking was a bit challenging as the driveway does not go all the way through so when it was full, we had to back out to turn around and find parking. I would definitely recommend giving them a try. We will be back.
Patrick L
Mar 19,2025
I had the Mac Daddy Frankie breakfast and it was delicious, but OMG... I read it came with am 18 inch pancake, but for some reason didn't think it would be the size of an XL pizza
Gina T
Mar 16,2025
The Potholder Cafe has been a perfect place to meet midway between my son and I. They have a variety of great food that we all enjoy, including my 5 y.o. grandson. We usually sit on the patio, it's very pleasant. Of course, it's always better when the coffee is good! I highly recommend eating at the Potholder!
Michelle Fieseler
Mar 8,2025
This location just happened to be within walking distance of the Airbnb we were staying at. Amazing service & excellent food with an adorably decorated interior and nice outdoor seating. Don’t pass this place up!

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