Laurel Diner • 1932

Born as the Laurel Luncheonette in 1932 beside the historic Laurel Theater, this art deco diner has anchored Long Beach's boardwalk culture for over nine decades. Owners Andrew and Peter Loucas carry on the family tradition with CIA-trained Executive Chef Daniel Heaney, slinging legendary breakfasts, towering burgers, and the Cherry Lime Rikki—a house-invented soft drink that's become a cult classic. Lines form early for booths where generations of beachgoers have fueled up before hitting the sand.