The Pan

"The breakfast was very good and portions were large. They seem a little understaffed and under prepared at times. Service was just OK, but it didn't prevent a satisfying experience. They served breakfast adult beverages, which others seemed to enjoy. We didn't. Had coffee, which was not great. Not good really. But I really like well made coffee. I don't like Starbucks (too acidic and bitter and I like strong coffee) so take my opinion for what it's worth. But their coffee here is weak regular stuff."

"Food Order: CHLOE'S BLUEBERRY PANCAKES (3 buttermilk pancakes, blueberry puree, lemon-vanilla butter, powered sugar) CRISPY CHICKEN CLUB SANDWICH (bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado, cilantro jalapeño aioli, croissant) Service/Vibe: service is a bit iffy, host/ess stand is infrequently vacant/this location tends to be loud (due to the high ceilings?). Parking: private lot behind the restaurant. Restrooms: located opposite of the bar (yes, there's a bar at the Lomita site), clean & well-stocked. It's so nice having The Pan in Lomita because Gardena is smaller & often jammed packed; however, this location only serves breakfast & lunch. This new location is larger, more spacious, & brighter. The Pan is one of my fav restaurants because who doesn't love breakfast being served all day, & their pancakes are out of this world yummylicious! Our 1st attempt was slightly after they opened to celebrate my son's birthday dinner in October 2019; however, there was an electrical issue & several businesses were closed. :-( We went back on CNY (01/25/20) for a late lunch... Rodolfo, originally from Gardena, relocated because Lomita is closer to home; I was wondering why he looked familiar. :-) Been back several times since but haven't seen him. =( On this most recent visit, M just started class at South Bay Chinese School in addition to regular 2nd grade, & I wanted to treat him for his efforts. M has tried every flavor of specialty pancakes except for tiramisu (has coffee) & Guava N Cream (not sure why). He returned to his 1st fav: blueberry. Instead of breakfast, I decided on the crispy chicken club sandwich. Smell the sweetness off these fluffy clouds of deliciousness — lemon-vanilla butter is soooooo addictive! Yum!!! M couldn't wait to dig into it, & was super impatient as I cut the pancake into bite-size pieces. This little guy always test my poor knife skills when he's craving something... a sad reminder that he missed their pancakes on his birthday a few years ago since he said, "I didn't get blueberry pancakes on my birthday, Mommy." :-*( My sandwich was a bit messy from all the flaky croissant's crumbs; it's a BLT with added chicken... quite tasty, especially with the cilantro jalapeño aioli! Nom, nom, nom!! We may become regulars here since it's more convenient to eat here, pending if Lomita shows the consistency of Gardena; we're in Gardena for dinner because the 2 south locations doesn't open past lunch. I still love The Pan so I have high hopes for this joint, with room for improvement. Recommended: Chloe's Blueberry Pancakes (or any of their specialty pancakes — they're all great!), Crispy Chicken Club Sandwich, The "Original" Loaded Hash Browns, N'awlins Bananas Foster French Toast, The Havana Pizza, Fried Chicken Salad, Seasoned Fries, Specialty Lemonades (especially Peach)."

"I came here at the recommendation of a friend and boy was I blown away! The atmosphere was clean, comfy, cute, and relaxed. The food was delicious and perfectly. They got my bacon just the way I like it. Drum roll please! THE PANCAKES! THE PANCAKES! I had the guava and cream pancakes and they were perfection! They were hands down the best pancakes I have ever eaten! They also have a nice separate drink menu! Long story short- you MUST have breakfast here! You just must!"

"If you're looking for a unique breakfast or lunch option, this is it. The breakfast menu is full of flavor and high quality, unique options. The shrimp and grits were delicious , short rib eggs Benedict is an absolute must try and the unique pancake options are far and above anything you can get in the area. Spacious indoor dining available, full bar with seating just inside the front door. Small parking lot located in rear at the main entrance. Don't be thrown off by the area, this place classes the neighborhood up."

"First visit and we were not disappointed! Really good selection for breakfast (which is served all day)....especially the different types of pancakes you can get. Everything was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. Food was really good and our only disappointment was that we were too full to try more items from the menu. There's a nice dine-in area and additional outdoor seating in the parking lot under a canopy. There's pretty decent parking in the lot behind the restaurant (which is accessible from the side street). We will be back many times!"