{"id":5792,"date":"2009-07-13T12:08:26","date_gmt":"2009-07-13T12:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lbpost.com\/articles\/life\/food\/the-potholder-hearty-breakfast-in-belmont-heights\/"},"modified":"2009-07-13T12:08:26","modified_gmt":"2009-07-13T12:08:26","slug":"the-potholder-hearty-breakfast-in-belmont-heights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/food\/the-potholder-hearty-breakfast-in-belmont-heights","title":{"rendered":"The Potholder: Hearty Breakfast in Belmont Heights"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Potholder Cafe – Online Menu<\/a><\/p>\n

3700 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803<\/a> (562) 433-9305<\/p>\n

Mon-Fri 7am-3pm; Sat-Sun 7am-4pm<\/em><\/p>\n

The Potholder<\/a> on Broadway is definitely a must for anyone that loves a good breakfast, sometimes eccentric servers, and a truly unique environment. \u00c2\u00a0I first started frequenting the “PoHo” while I was in college, and it has been a love affair ever since. \u00c2\u00a0Allow me to set the vibe for you. \u00c2\u00a0The restaurant sits on the corner of Broadway and Euclid in Belmont Heights.\u00c2\u00a0 When I first started eating here, there were two rooms to sit in: \u00c2\u00a0the main dining room and counter, and an extra dining area in the next storefront over. \u00c2\u00a0This place has become so popular that they just keep taking over the spots next to them and now have four different rooms, with plenty of spots to sit and enjoy the wonderful food. \u00c2\u00a0The walls are covered with eclectic d\u00c3\u00a9cor rounded out with vacation pictures from all over the world with smiling faces and signs bearing the now-ubiquitous phrase, “Eat at the Potholder”.<\/p>\n

Once you get seated and meet your server, open the menu and prepare to make some hard decisions. \u00c2\u00a0The all-encompassing menu is packed with delicious dishes. \u00c2\u00a0Choices range from the standard Eggs with Bacon to Cream Cheese-Stuffed French Toast.\u00c2\u00a0 As far as some of my favorites go, I love the Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs, and the Irisher and Grand Prix omelets. \u00c2\u00a0The Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs is terrific. \u00c2\u00a0The steak is cut thin and breaded just right, and the gravy makes my mouth water just thinking about it. \u00c2\u00a0If you like corned beef hash and you like omelets, then you will love the Irisher, an omelet with the hash inside!\u00c2\u00a0 It’s a combination I wish I had thought of years ago. \u00c2\u00a0Last but not least, the Grand Prix is the kind of omelet that has all the good stuff in it:\u00c2\u00a0 bell peppers, sausage, ham, bacon, red and green onions, mushrooms, and cheese.\u00c2\u00a0 It really is the perfect solution when you can’t decide what you want.<\/p>\n

Once you take the plunge and choose a main dish, the last important decision before you can order is upon you. \u00c2\u00a0What kind of potatoes do you want? \u00c2\u00a0Now, for some of you this might seem like a very easy decision: \u00c2\u00a0hash browns. \u00c2\u00a0At the Potholder, if you go that route without even thinking about it, you have made a mistake. \u00c2\u00a0Not to say that the hash browns aren’t delicious, but there is an entire new world out there. \u00c2\u00a0I’m talking about SUPER SPUDS! \u00c2\u00a0They start with a huge mound of their hash browns and then the magic happens. \u00c2\u00a0Cheese, saut\u00c3\u00a9ed mushrooms, sour cream and avocado all piled on top. \u00c2\u00a0I like to mix it all together and put a little Tabascy on there. \u00c2\u00a0If it sounds like they are to die for, that is because they are.<\/p>\n

So to all you people that love a good breakfast like I do, you need to make it over to the Potholder. \u00c2\u00a0There is usually a bit of a line on the weekends, but it is well worth the wait (the wait is much shorter now that they have opened up more seating).\u00c2\u00a0 Go inside and put your name on the list and then grab one of the local periodicals, find out what the haps are in the community, and get ready to enjoy a truly delightful dining experience.<\/p>\n

Until Next Time, Keep Eating Long Beach,<\/p>\n

Cliv<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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