![]() Made with fresh ingredients, the breakfasts are so locally famous at Schooner or Later that the world has caught on – the restaurant was featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” starring Guy Fieri. Avocado, sour cream or chili can be added for additional fees.Ī popular accompaniment to “The Mess” is the Madras ($7.75) – a mix of Cook’s Champagne, orange juice and cranberry juice, which Lund said the restaurant sells enough of to make Schooner or Later a top seller of Cook’s Champagne in the world. It’s a “world famous, local tradition” of chopped ham, bell pepper and onions grilled with hash browns and eggs, all finally topped with melted cheddar cheese and served with sourdough toast. Most folks, though, order “The Mess” ($12.65 for the full version, or $10.65 for a half order). The owner’s favorite is a combination of scrambled eggs, cream cheese, red onion and cilantro, served with hash browns and toast, muffin or bagel ($10.45). ![]() “There’s something on the menu that’s called ‘Denny’s Favorite,’ for a reason,” Lund said. ![]() He and his family have been eating there ever since. Regulars know one another and they know Lund and his sister Denise, too, since someone in the family has been there most every day for the past 35 years.Īfter his father passed away, the fourth-generation Long Beach guy said he felt compelled to purchase The Little Ship’s Galley, adding that large patio dining area and renaming the business. Overhead, there are large umbrellas, palm trees, seagulls and Southern California sunshine. On the outdoor patio, which is one of the true highlights of Schooner or Later, crowds of people keep their heads bent over breakfast plates and their eyes on the yachts and sailboats in the marina. “We hear so many times, when people have friends or family visiting from out of town or out of state, that this is the first place they come.”Įven on a weekday morning, there’s hardly an empty seat in the dining room, where classic American fare is paired with vintage diner decor, such as a juke box, salvaged artwork from downtown’s old Crest Theatre and a custom-made neon clock. “This restaurant really personifies the Long Beach lifestyle,” owner Denny Lund said. Whether you get there sooner or later, there may be a wait for a table at the popular harbor-view restaurant, but it’s worth the wait – think of the line as a testament to how beloved the breakfast and lunch spot is in the community. When your relatives are in town for the holidays and expect breakfast, skip the cooking and cleaning and give them a taste of Long Beach’s locally famous Schooner or Later.
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