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For one star American, try Schooner Or Later in Long Beach. They're still working to earn their stars.
4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I had a late lunch here on Sunday afternoon. It was a beautiful day and we only had to wait about 30 minutes (wait is usually an hour) to be seated outside. While we were waiting, we...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Jerry Jerry Jerry"...I was quite tempted to give this place 4 stars because of the entertainment I was provided today, but alas from the average food and my server's poor listening skills they get...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for brunch. The best bloody marys I've ever had. I have only had the breakfast menu which I enjoyed. Maybe because I had 2-3 drinks by the time my group got a table and our food. Get here...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maria had a problem with them that really pissed me off. On a recent trip with a group of friends, they managed to royally screw up charging her VISA card, and we had to later resolve it with the...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place was once the place to go to, for us locals, relax, have a bite and see all the friends. But not long ago, an idiot by the name of Guy Fierri, or so I am told, did some type of review on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food 4****Location 5****Wait 1*Price $$You really can't beat awesome breakfast food while drinking a nice cold glass of hef and overlooking the beautiful marina on a sunny afternoon. If you catch...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've done a crazy weekend and a mellow weeday morning at the Schooner. If you go on a weekend, be ready for the wait- it's worth it. Grab a Bloody Mary as soon as you put your name on the list. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'll give it 2.5 stars. The location is beautiful. The wait times to get a table are absolutely crazy. The host said about an hour, it was almost two!....she then has the nerve to be nasty when we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I came here on Monday because we know the line will be long on the weekend. It was my first and my friends have been here few times already. I'm glad they have introduced me here...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After the show 'Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives,' friends recommendations, and simple popularity my wife and I finally took the dive. Belly flop!The mess is an absolute mess. It is absolutely nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving 3.5 stars. As a NorCal resident I've been spoiled with great cuisine of Northern California and when I saw this place on the Food Network I was stoked to try this place. We waited 1 hour...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come to LB about once a year as I have family who lives in HB. I MAKE them bring me here each time. True. Few facts: Mimosas and Bloody Mary's served all day (yes even at 7am).Egg/Crab Benedict...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Schooner is always a great spot to grab breakfast. Lunch too. A ton of outdoor seating overlooking the marina gives the place a very laid back and sunny vibe. The portions are generous and the menu is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A bit over priced for the actual style of food they serve. This place has a bit of everything on the menu but I have yet to have something to eat there that I am raving about. It is a cool place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great breakfast place, eat the "mess"!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good! The only thing is that if you do not want to wait long you should get there before 9 am or else you will be waiting for a while. The portions are pretty big and the food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
IMHO, "The mess" is somewhat over-rated - watched Guy on triple-D go bonkers for it, but it's possible he does that just for effect. My wife, myself and my son all 3 liked it, but it wasn't that...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Breakfast. Gets busier as the morning progresses. When we left, there were several people waiting. They serve booze with Breakfast too - which was nice.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here only 2 times, but good lord the food is great. It's not anything fancy by no means, it's a place that's great to go to after a night of drinking, so you can continue to drink more in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
omg wow!! i saw this place on the tv show diners drive ins and dives on the food network. So i checked it out this weekend and waited for about 30 minutes but it was okay cause we just got some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On Thursday I went to a goodbye breakfast for my best friend from NYC :( before we took her to the LB airport we decided to come around 10 to Schooner or Later. I had never been here before & have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Worth the wait, everytime!!I finally broke down and strayed from my usual: "The Mess" and got the chicken fried steak. Man, thats just scrumptious! Yeah, I went there! My wife always gets the Spanish...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. Arrived at about 7:45 AM after Sunday morning mass to a fairly full place. There were only 2 open tables, so we were glad we got there when we did. The service was quick, the...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This past weekend, I ate (brunch) at Schooner or Later for the first time with some family members. I have to say I enjoyed it, although I'm a bit confused about the massive wait. I was told that it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with a group of people at about 7:30 am on a Saturday morning. Maybe this is the reason our server acted like she had better things to do ? Maybe she was hungover ? Who knows .I asked for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated. We waited about 40 minutes to be seated, which I expected & that's fine because we wanted to see what the big deal was. I knew the wait would be awhile; I've driven by many times and have...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I saw this place on Diners, Drive-in, and Dive and I thought I give it a try. Very nice location especially on a summer like this. I went around 1 on a weekend so the wait was not that bad at all,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We decided to come here before checking in to our hotel. Rick found out about this restaurant on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives of the Food Network. He wanted to try out their specialty: The Mess....
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OVERRATED. I don't understand why people wait over an hour to dine at this place. The food is ok, nothing special. I ordered the crab and avocado benedict, which was a little on the bland side. I...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for Sunday brunch with a friend. WOW, talk about a crowded place! Careful when coming on Sundays, from what I hear and experienced, its going to be a long wait so be sure you are there with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like everyone else, I saw this place on Food Network and had to come try The Mess. While it didn't live up to my expectations (I was trying to recreate Garbage from a diner in Ft. Wayne, Indiana), the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Terrible service. Ok food. Nice view. Terrible service on a Monday.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I saw this place on my favorite Food Network show. Triple D. If it was on the show it has to be good, right? EHHHH. First time I went I got the huevos rancheros. HORRIBLE. WAY too salty. i...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Come here and expect to wait 2 hours to get a seat... The staff there is pretty much over you and really they could care less if you decided to leave well because they have a lot of other people...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm surprised so many people gave this place bad reviews, I quite like the food :) Feels like a diner, but the food's got a lil extra. I guess I've just been to so many diners that serve such boring...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool place to hang out in the LB Marina. I don't know about other days, but if you go on a Sunday morning, expect to WAIT.The food was good. The wife always gets "The Mess" and I get the Captain's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, I originally came here in the first place per the suggestion of that Food Network show. That MESS just looked amazing, and lo and behold, it tasted amazing.This restaurant has so much more...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This update is just for the recent rude service I encountered here. I ate here almost 3 months ago and just last week saw a charge for it on my credit card. Confused I frantically had to call my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There are two different experiences to be had at "Schooner or Later."1) Hanging out in the California sun, getting your buzz on, drinking mimosas or schooners of beer with your friends while waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times for breakfast and it's been excellent everytime. There's usually a little wait to get a table, and you usually have to sit next to douchebags once you're in, but that's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went with a group of 16, which I know is a lot of people, but we ended up waiting 2.5 hours just to get a table! With a wait this long i'd expect something to nibble on - perhaps mini cinnamon rolls...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for years, and it's probably my favorite late breakfast/early lunch place in Long Beach. Mostly, it's because of the combination of sitting outside and overlooking the marina...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First off I know that waiting for a good place to eat is common. However when you are waiting over 2 hours for brunch they better give you some free flipping champagne. A friend I arrived at noon...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
to me schooner or later will always be a breakfast place. order anything that isn't a breakfast and you will eat at your own peril.with that said the view of the marina is awesome. can't pick a better...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a love/hate relationship with Schooner or Later. I love to food but hate the weekend customers. Not all of the customers just the groups of 6 to 8 girls all wearing giant sunglasses and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I started coming to Schooner or Later because I saw that it was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri on the Food Network Channel, and once I realized that it was 5 minutes away from...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had to try Schooner or Later because it was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives (one of my favorite shows). I ordered "the mess" because let's face it, i can EAT! haha. It was ham, onion, and...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Man do white people love their breakfast and alcohol in the morning! I met up with some friends and saw tons of people chugging down their bloody marys, mimosas, champagne and beer at 9am! I found...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I became the point man on a special mission to exploit this place because my yelper friend Ruel G. had seen this place on some television review. Forty miles to this place and the parking lot...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is another really good place to take non-locals to for breakfast. The food is pretty good, but the ambiance just can not be beat. Outside dining in the Long Beach Marina with the sun and all of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere and friendly service. Would give it four stars but we waited a long time for our food and then it was cold when we got it. Would have sent it back but we were so hungry we just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How can I describe this place.... perhaps "worth the wait" is somewhat close to it but still does not justify how neat of a place schooner or later reallie is. This is my second time waiting in line...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing I ever order here is The Mess, an amalgam of ham, onion, and bell pepper grilled with hash browns and eggs, all oozing with cheddar cheese. The best breakfast ever!The only drawback is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ummm ok first of all an fyi this place gets mad packed in the AM specifically sat AM... we showed up around 11 ish and that mess was like an 1 hr wait. this place is cool for you AM boozers cuz whilst...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets SUPER crowded for breakfast, so you have to get there early... Which is rough when you wake up hungover and hurting for some chilaquiles... But once your plate arrives and you dive...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
2 really good friends and i went here for breakfast to celebrate our last furlough day (kidding but it was the last of furloughs for now...) i had the Italian omelet and it was decent. the Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Mess is a must. you have to try this if you go here! busy here on weekends so be prepared to wait and great scenery/location.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK totally great! I've been going here for years. The food is always good, yes it takes some time to get seated and not the fastest food service but what you get in return is way worth it! The marina...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK Locals - let's just call it what it is - a love hate relationship, hence, the 4 stars.For those of you who come here and say that you did so after that DDD episode, you have no right to complain...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Order the Mushroom & Swiss omelette and add chorizo =)...I promise it will not disappoint!
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i went to schooner or later on a thursday morning like literally 15 minutes after the place opened so we didn't have to wait for a table or quite possibly the only worker in the place to seat us so...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
'Schooner or Later' you'll be seeing my face here again moshing down on some of that tasty food.We came here this past Saturday for brunch. Upon arriving we noticed quite a few people waiting to be...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is based on one visit for a sat morning brunch so take it for what it is.I was here few weeks back on a sunny Saturday for brunch with group of friends. I think our wait for the table...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great outdoor seating; fab coffee; Get "The Mess" if you are really hungry. Be prepared to wait in line on the weekend for at least 45 min to 1 hour - but absolutely worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been her twice and I believe this place is overrated. The wait is about two hours long if you want to sit outside by the marina on Sat. or Sun. The food is just OK. The first time I was here I tried...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. I've been here a few times. I think if you arrive after 12, maybe between 12 and 12:30pm, you won't have as long of a wait. But it will still probably be between 45 minutes to an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
(*sport melody in the background)O-VER-RATED (*CLAP CLAP...CLAP/CLAP/CLAP)O-VER-RATED (*CLAP CLAP...CLAP/CLAP/CLAP)After seeing this on DDD with Guy, i thought, hey, Why not? Let's try it. So, as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had breakfast here the other day. We went on a Thursday late morning so there wasn't a wait. I had the half Mess. It was tasty, but I am really glad that I took the waitresses suggestion and added...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced for not the greatest food. I guess you go here to sit by the water, which is nice.
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this place doesn't even feed the seagulls well.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
came here for daturday brunch with bf....we were told the wait would be 30 min. but ended up waiting close to an hour. i dont think ive ever waited that long to be seated at a restaurant before....
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After a year of hearing rave reviews about this place, I finally got to go this weekend. The outside ambiance was great, but my food was so disappointing. There were very limited options for someone...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the mess = amazinggggggi would give this place 5 stars, but the hostess was a b*#$&! she told us the wait for two would be 30 minutes and after waiting 45 minutes I went up to her and asked her how...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh the Mess! Need I say more? Oh yaa - the waitresses are super hot too.
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What else is better than eating brunch on a Sunday afternoon, drinking Mimosas, and looking at the Ocean (or if you want to be technical, harbor)? One of the greatest things about living in Long...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When did I miss the move to Corona?
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THE MESS....my new favorite breakfast dish....had it with sour cream....gets even more perfect when you drizzle some cholula all over it.....each bite was breakfast heaven.....it was a nice day so we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was a gorgeous, 70 degree, sunny day in Long Beach (is this really January?). We were hungry and had a hankering for some outdoor eating. My hubby was also craving a good Bloody Mary...so, there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here yesterday with a couple friends...nice place. Service was good...the wait wasn't too long, but there were a ton of people waiting. I had THE FULL MESS with Chili....make sure you have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Just ate there this morning- it was the first time and will be last. Really long wait for just above average food and the one of the worst servers I've ever met. I couldn't tell what her problem was -...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I'll admit that I'm a real dumb ass because I've been there at least 30 times over the past several years, and was there the day that Guy Fieri was filming DDD.I spend most weekends and the entire...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Usually go here on the weekend for breakfast/brunch with friends when up for some good breakfast grub. Weekends are very busy, so come early to avoid waiting. I must say the portions are huge and I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give Schooner 4 stars for the following reasons.I go at 8am on a weekdays (otherwise you wait forever)They have great Bloody Mary'sThe Mess is delicious, but order the Half Mess because it's huge...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bri L. was right on point, except I like Guy Fieri...I had the Chorizo Breakfast Burrito and it was excellent. The others in my party had the club and it was ok.I would like to go back when I have a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On a nice, warm, sunny day, this is a good place for breakfast or brunch. It's right on the marina in LB. Omelets are good, chicken tortilla soup is good, and so is the BLT.
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is literally the worst brunch I've ever eaten. My eggs benedict had fallen apart before it reached the table. One of the eggs was smashed. The english muffin was soggy and limp. The hollandaise...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My food obsessed friends and I (aka obese ladies in training) became obsessed with this place after seeing it on Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives and we were all pretty excited when we finally got around...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quick & Dirty: Great breakfasts when it's not slammed. Full bar so Mimosa's, and Bloody Mary's! Good Location, friendly service.Long & Tweep Tweep:I hadn't been here since High School when my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Just by scrolling down the first dozen or so reviews on this place my initial feelings are confirmed: Long Beach locals know good breakfast, and locals know better than this place. Sure, its nice to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best spot for a mimosas in town. Sundays that begin here usually turn into a tiny bubble induced Sunday fun-day! Bring your sunscreen on a sunny morning because you will get ALOT of it while you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I actually found this place watching the cooking channel. I had very high expectations for this place but I probably could have made the same sandwich I had at home. It's a beautiful place to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"The Mess" is definitely not for the faint of heart.That being said, "The Mess" is definitely yuuum. I ate it on recommendation of the "Diners and Dives" (I think?) show on the Food Network. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nope, don't think any of it is worth it. For the price and time I would rather hit up the coffee cup. Sure, being outside is nice, but if that is the best part of a MEAL, I think I can make my own...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great breakfast/brunch spot, especially if you're hungover and need some mimosas and greasy yummy food. I like the Eggs Benedict with lobster and avocado and "The Mess." "The Mess" is a HUGE plate of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
have been told by a few people to check this place out and was thoroughly unimpressed. average food and people make for a whatever experience. we went to try the food, not admire the view of the boat...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the best brunch restaurant in america. what better way to rid a hangover than ordering some mimosas or a schooner by the bay? the food is your typical breakfast food, however the scrambles are a level...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere of this place, makes any day speical.( Do try and beat the morning rush.)
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd go here again just because they got us a table in like 10 minutes on the busiest Sunday morning ever.
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great little place for breakfast. Must get up early to come here are you will be waiting in line for hours. But you can enjoy a nice bloody mary. Had the Eggs Benedict. It was prepared perfect. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for breakfast. I came because I saw it on the food network and saw it was local. This place is always crowded, so be prepared to wait...but it's worth it. For breakfast I usually...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love sunday brunch at this place..i have never gotten drunk so fast before noon, but schooner serves the best margaritas ever!!...i order the mess every single time...the only complaint is that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, I've been going here for weekend brunch with various friends and family for years. Yes, the wait is insanely long, and for that reason I don't bring impatient or starving people...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here since 1992. STILL the best breakfast around the LB area. Long wait to eat but worth it. Bloody Mary's are made w/ SOJU but the mix is good stuff. I usually opt for the mimosa...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A view of a boat parking lot is not a "waterfront view" so no redeeming qualities in being able to look at boats. Parked. I've had better food at just about every other breakfast place in Long Beach....
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like some people who have posted reviews before, I also did find out about this place from the Food Network. It's always a treat to see something that is close by on TV. So a few fellows and I made...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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This is one of the best places ever for eggs benedict! The view is awesome, the staff friendly, and you won't find a colder schooner of beer in all of Long Beach.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Hello All, Schooner Or Later was once THE best place to kick back and enjoy the atmosphere and food. When I was an undergrad (CSULB) we would eat at (what we called) Schoonies a couple of times a week. After...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WARNING: IF YOU DON'T LIKE TO DRINK - YOU PROBABLY WON'T LIKE THIS PLACE ... if you like drinking... read on.I love coming here on weekends when I have nothing better to do than to start drinking at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great for:Morning Drinking (especially for a hangover)Crab SandwichesBreakfastOutdoor Dining Near the waterThe wait on the weekends suck but if youre drinking it doesn't really matter.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A scene of a brunch place--the place to get eggs and a mimosa and do a little people watching. 3.5 stars.Cost to worth it ratio: 2.8 (would be overpriced anywhere else, but you're paying for the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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Oh my gosh, Schooner or Later has the best crab and avocado eggs benidict! Their bloody mary's are really good too! If you are going for the first time I don't recommend going on a weekend, you will wait up to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good god, I had no idea people get up so early and wait in line for breakfast. I'd rather sleep in. But anyways, I'm grateful for having a friend who volunteered to come early to wait in line....
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So good love the food so yummy and the promote drinking while your waiting! my kind of place to say the least
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Met Linn H here for a lovely brunch today--my first time here. The review's more like 3.5 stars, but I'm feeling generous. First of all, the crowd and wait here is ridiculous. We'd planned to meet at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Schooner or Later on a Sunday morning after seeing it on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Maybe the rest of Long Beach saw it on TV as well because we had a one hour wait. While...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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This little restaurant sits on the Marina in Long Beach. The food is always fresh and very tasty. I love to have Sunday brunch and watch the boats go by.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place for brunch. You WILL have to wait, but it's SO worth it. Grab a Ku Bloody, grab a seat in the waiting area if you can find one, and if you can't, enjoy the marina anyway.The first...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the food isn't that great, the wait is usually pretty long (usually over an hour for sunday brunch), gets sweaty hot waiting without much protection from the sun, it's crowded...BUT...it's worth it as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I admit it, I went here because of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.I went here on a Sunday at around noon for "brunch" (I really just wanted breakfast with drinks.. oh, the novelty!), and was not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So went there this afternoon to see what all the hype was about. Heard about the great breakfast and cool patio. Had breakfast but was in the mood for a bloody mary and just kickin it on the patio and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The patio at Schooner or Later is basically a meeting of the "castro hat wearing, hangover nursing, black spaghetti strap tank rocking, every stupid bitch/whore/cheerleader/slut you went to high...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Get there early before Lance Armstrong and his friends show up. The food isn't anything to rave about but drinking at 7am Woohoo! I do have a bad taste in my mouth from this place though; I got thrown...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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Schooner or Later's charming location along the marina in Long Beach and average food does not, unfortunately, compensate for its very poor customer service. While this diner had reasonably good food, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I've lived in Long Beach for about five years and always heard about this place so I decided to suck it up and give it a try. I got there around 10 to put our name in...we had a group of 6. We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I got a table for 7 in about 30 minutes on a sunday morning (around 9am). The food isn't anything to rave about, but my veggie omelette that came with a side of hashbrowns and toast was pretty good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait sucks on weekends or holidays, but if you can make it on a weekday, you can be seated inside or out in less than 20 minutes. I never go here when I'm super hungry or don't have the time to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've had more negative experiences than good experiences. Each time I've gone the wait has been STUPID long. I've been served raw food and even had one of my orders "go missing."The vibe is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I wasn't so tore up off the bloody mary's, I probably would of realized we waited an hour and a half for some damn hash browns-eggs-veges and meat dish they call "the MESS". all HYPE? you be the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a popular breakfast restaurant amongst boat people and guys who look like Jimmy Buffet. The hostesses and waitresses are mostly young and good looking, plus they wear revealing outfits. This...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am one of the many people who heard about Schooner or Later through the Food Network, so I just had to give it a try. After several visits, I've concluded that this place is pretty awesome, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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We love breakfast food. This is a great place to get a delicious meal. We never had to wait more than 5 minutes. The staff is pretty friendly. The onion rings are great! They are not greasy or anything.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There certainly is a lot of hype about this place. The food is decent. It's reasonably priced. Service is just alright given all the chaos and wait during weekends. There were six of us and we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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This place will always be great for outside dining. You can sit very close to the water and enjoy a perfect California day. The staff is great and they have wonderful breakfast options.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars = no work on friday means out for breakfast at 7AMmy boyfriend ordered the half mess and i got the captain's benedict. we both agree that the food here is nothing special. i love the idea of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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It is sad to see a place that was once "THE" place to meet and eat for Bfast or Lunch, now be the place that is a big "DONT BOTHER." The food is not what it once was (potions have seriously seen downsizing)...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get all the hype about this place. A friend and I went for an early lunch on a Thursday. We got there about 11:15 and we were told the wait was already 45 minutes, and it was.After being...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place to eat breakfast in Long Beach. They have schooners of beer, champagne (mmmm Mimosas!), HUGE & delicious food portions ("The Mess", "Captain's Benedict" and Reuben sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Schooner is the best place to go for breakfast after you've been out all night. You can't beat the scenery when you eat outside and the food is never disappointing. The only problem here is that if...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is GREAT!!! i had seen it on D,D&D. the food is so yummy!!! i would have to say ive only been for breakfast but ive heard wonderful things about lunch. i almost always have ham and eggs,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
wasn't that great. The service wasn't great either. Ok so this is what happen my family and I get there and it wasn't that long of a wait which was awesome (since most of the reviews say its a LONG...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm definitely a fan for Schooner or Later. I found this place on Food Network when watching Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. I also asked some locals about it and they recommended the placed, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place! i saw it on diners drive ins and dives.i like to go during the week, the wait is usually only 10-15 min, but I usually go before 11 though. I love that the location, perfect for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Schooner or later? How about schooner or NEVER?! We were told we would be seated in 1.5 hour. Almost 2 and a half hour later, we were still waiting with 5 parties ahead of us. Fuck Guy Douchebag...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 Stars, this place had it all long wait time, GREAT view, fast service, and great food.If you show up expecting to eat right away don't, this place is very very popular. Thats why they have allot of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went (last month) after seeing it on the Food Network.They first sat us outside which we wanted because then we could look out to the marina, but it was too cold, so we ended up moving inside....
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 Stars only because my visit was built up by Yelper's reviews and the 'Diners, Drive-ins & Dives' episode which made it seem way more appealing than it actually it was :(An hour wait for 2 people at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
*YAWN* Just another breakfast joint that barely passes muster but, for inexplicable reasons, is brimming with people waiting to eat there. A couple of friends saw Schooner profiled on Food Network...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Easter Sunday. Home sooner than planned. Not a whole lot going on today but visiting some friends in their new casa and maybe checking some patio furniture at Beth's Bad & Beyond (intentional).The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Schooner or LaterMy grandfather ate there by himself before he dies, then my dad eats there by himself and I have eaten there by myself to. We are all three Portugeese, so it maybe the beautiful ocean...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this place this morning after seeing it featured on the Food Network a few weeks ago. I don't know if that upped their publicity or it was always this busy, but it was PACKED and there was an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grubbin food! So my friends from up north came down and we had a total feast....6 of us split 2 plates of "The Mess" and a "Turkey Club" both are very good....the wait wasn't too long maybe like 20...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
PBR on tap. Sign me up.Went for a Sunday birthday celebration. My first time there. Wow. Sit outside and enjoy the day. Be sure to bring your sunglasses because it gets kinda bright there, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After watching the food network channel had to try this place.Went on Saturday around 11am.the wait was 1hr.ordered "the mess" and "crab melt sandwich." The mess was good at first but was too greasy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Three stars only because this is an incomplete. I got the "Mess". True to its name. You wont go away hungry thats for sure. The portions are "GI-NORMOUS." But i guess i expected more after...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
my lovely gerlpren was in town for the weekend and she wanted to try this place she saw on Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives. i wanted to go because it was by the water and the picture they had of their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My TV is constantly on Food Network and it finally payed off. Schooner or Later was featured on Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives. When featured on TV the food looked sooooooooo delicious. So with two...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not too bad, but not what it's all hyped up to be.My friend mentioned going to this place, and, after hearing from my sister that this place got a pretty good review from Guy Fieri on the Food...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I love to watch Food Network, and one of our favorite shows is Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives with Guy Fieri. So whenever they visit a local place, we try to check it out. We got there...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With the current trendiness of the restaurant biz, it's impressive to me when any establishment has staying power. I've been going to Schooner or Later for what feels like my entire life (I'm 29),...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Schooner or Later......everyone will be coming here! Okay, give me a break, I couldn't help but go for an easy/predictable line. Yes it's true, if you're a brunch person and you plan on going to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Long Beach is a funny breakfast city. If you get your ass out of bed before 9:00, you can actually get seated at most places with no problem. After Nine, forget about it, you are pretty much...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decided to check the place out after seeing it on the food network. Overall the place is pretty good. The marinara sauce that comes with the calimari or Italian omelette is great. The french toast is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The mess is da best ! I went here mid week and loved the place. The waitress was very good and when I had to move our seat they had no problem with it. They have a dish called the mess and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I forgot how much I like a good champagne buzz early in the morning. Schooner or Later is in a good location and offers great views of the marina. For some reason food tastes best when eaten outside....
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In my mind, I have renamed this "Potholder by the Sea," though actually, it's much better than the Potholder. There are more breakfast joints in Long Beach than you can count on both your hands and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wild Kingdom-style review...After seasonal rain showers drenched the coastal plains of Long Beach, ravenous yelpers begin to congregate at the local feeding grounds known as Schooner or Later. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fabulous when you are just recovering from your Saturday night fun and you need a place to be a little less blurry eyed on Sunday afternoon. Now, when it is a Thursday morning breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard about the long weekend waits here...but my first (and so far only) visit was on a weekday...for a VERY late breakfast.I've been told about this place for years, and I finally had a chance...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was torn whether to give this place 3 or 4 stars - needless to say yelp needs a 1/2 star system.Breakfast is tasty and good. They're known for something called "the mess" which despite its name is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my fav places to go and s"see and be seen at breakfast" joint. The waitresses all look like they all literally partied till the break of dawn the night before...trendy and big glasses is part...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
[Attention: No bugs were harmed/squished/smeared in this review.]It was the first time I've been to this spot. It's not easily found except for the sign at the parking lot. I ended up following people...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ya know, I've really only been here a couple times. I avoid this place mainly because of the loooooooong wait and a little because the food is really average at best. BUT, I do enjoy their Bloody...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait was worth it! The food was great - you have to have the onion rings no matter what you'e having - they are awesomely delicious! It was just so relaxing to sit in the sun near the water and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't been here in a while and decided to give it a go for breakfast over the weekend; apparently so did everyone else within a 5 mile radius. Ugh.....the wait was long and painful. We signed up...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Usually come here, when my friends and I all gather to meet for brunch a few times a year. The place is always packed with a wait of at least an hour, if your in a hurry this isnt the place to go....
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man....the best brunch place ever! Sip on a bloody mary or mimosa by the water while you wait for you're table. They make the best bloody mary's with just the right amount of spice to spice up your...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Schooner or Later? How about NOW! Schooner or Later is a local favorite and the popular weekend brunch spot for the hungover. Why so popular? Because not only do they have a HUGE patio overlooking the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The best place for cinnamon roll french toast with fresh berries! No need for syrup - it's sweet enough! The cinnamon roll french toast is so good because the cinnamon caramelizes and you get this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had eaten here before and there's always a huge wait, so I was thrilled to hear it was only 30 minutes. After waiting 50 minutes for my food I was no longer so thrilled. I got the excuse that this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best brunch places I've ever hit up!! I admit, I'm a sucker for a good Bloody Mary and Schooner's is one I dream about often! Good brunch places will also tell you, IMHO, when it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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I LOVE this palce on a sunny warm day. The bloody mary's are the BEST and it's a total kick-back type of place. People watching is great! Wear your spf..
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, the breakfast fare is reasonably good here, but I haven't been here in over three years, and I'll tell you why. The last time we attempted the long wait for breakfast at this place we asked for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
"I'll take the check, and please hold the bug." This is really a shame because I have always loved this place--until now. Schooner or Later in the Long Beach Marina used to be one of my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best combination of location and food for breakfast in Long Beach. There is a good news/bad news "problem" however. Good food and waterside service makes for crowds, so if you plan to eat there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday is saved for Schooner or Later! The prefect place to pick up a mimosa or bloody mary. Their food is always good and I have yet to be disappointed by anything on the menu. Its always filling!The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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We were treated very rudely here one time for breakfast. The owner is belligerent to guests that have a complaint.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2005
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Eggs, pancakes, potatoes, fresh fruit and yogurt -- everything they serve is delicious. The best place for a leisure Sunday breakfast amidst yachts, then take a stroll through the nearby Farmer's Market.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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Everytime we take the boat out we stop at Schooner's for lunch. There is outdoor or indoor seating and a wide selection on the menu and on tap (you must try a schooner with lunch). It is definitely a favorite...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2002
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packed like lemmings at the edge of a cliff are the patrons of schooner of later...
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will never return...
epinions.com - user review
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expect an incredibly long wait for food that is okay but not great. setting is nice. the female owner.....
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