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Blackboard Bistro

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1198 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste A
Seal Beach, CA 90740

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Blackboard Bistro
Local(562) 596-9556

1198 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste A
Seal Beach, CA 90740

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Yelp.com Review - by tera m.

4.0 of 5 stars. walked to this great little place from where my sister lives. it was nice to sit outside on the patio under an umbrella. service was fast and friendly.my mom ordered a dish that she enjoyed with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good Fries, good ranch, pretty good burger, wasnt packed. Yaaaaaaay.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kemo S.

3.0 of 5 stars. If I only were able to rate this place based on the atmosphere and the aesthetics of this place, Blackboard Bistro would definitely get 4 stars. but based on the food and service, it just drops down...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cindy P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like this place, but I am not in love with it so I am wavering between a 3 star or a 4 star. It is slightly better than A-OK, but I'm not yet a fan - such a dilemma! It's almost like saying that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Colin M.

4.0 of 5 stars. yeah so I love this place. They make the best Arnold Palmers around. I know, stupid reason to like a place, whatever. Their breakfast burritos are awesome. The boss and I go here for lunch at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Been here 3 times now on Sundays for brunch and been happy each time. Food is good, portions are large, and prices are reasonable. I've had a good burger and a good club sandwich. I've also picked...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Huevos Rancheros. I specifically checked with the waiter to make sure it wasn't just eggs and salsa. While it wasn't pico de gallo, it was certainly a salsa and not a ranchero sauce like I was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica S.

4.0 of 5 stars. All you can eat BBQ in an outside patio locale?!?! Get out of town!!! and go to blackboard bistro in Seal Beach. I love this place, everything is good and we've tried almost everything.....burgers,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Blackboard Bistro Does Breakfast Right! Even with the change in ownership the food is still the same consistency and the same great quality. I use to eat here once a week but not so much anymore,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by northofthirty d.

4.0 of 5 stars. Had a delightful lunch out on the patio today. The weather was phenomenal today, yet we didn't have to wait for a table. And it wasn't like it was a ghost town in there...the place was pretty full!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric V.

3.0 of 5 stars. Why is this place so highly reviewed? It was your basic American food that you probably could have gotten better at Denny's. The reason I didn't give it a two was because of the: 1) Super nice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went back a second Sunday in a row. Again, quick to get a table on a busy morning. This time I went for the California Eggs Benedict with avocado and tomato. More food than I could eat, deliciously...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by S. Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place for breakfast! I ordered the eggs florentine (poached egg, bacon, english muffin, spinach) Yum. The service was great and the environment was very nice. Coffee was a bit on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by mark c.

4.0 of 5 stars. I got the breakfast burrito with egg whites and I was a big fan. Great salsa
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob W.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my Favs for sure. They always have good breakfast specials. Like 4 or 5 usually. I like dining outside and they have a nice patio with heaters, never sat inside. They have brown rice instead of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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A great place for breakfast. by Frannie R. at InsiderPages

Blackboard Bistro is one of my favorite places for breakfast. It's very casual and the food is delicious. It's warm and cozy. The staff is very friendly and efficient. My favorite is their steel cut oat meal...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Wendy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Time and time again I visit Blackboard Bistro with a few friends and everytime we're treated with great service and tasty food. The food is always consistent, the staff friendly, and you can always...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by chandler j.

5.0 of 5 stars. Been going here all my life, everything is good, very home-y and cozy. Everyone is really nice ad it is a really relaxed place to go for a family dinner or just get takeout before school... like i do...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard M.

5.0 of 5 stars. They're GRRRRREAT!The breakfast is the best thing I think. Then lunch. I've had the club sandwich which I almost couldn't finish. I haven't had dinner but I will tonight. Since all the good breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by A T.

4.0 of 5 stars. A group of us coworkers have gathered at this cozy spot a few times now...and the food is CONSTANTLY good...YUMMY good.It's a bit on the small side, so groups might wind up outside (like we often do)....
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by rick g.

4.0 of 5 stars. when your hung over and need a good food nurse, come to the black board. inside is a little crowded on the weekends, and the patio is really nice, if you want to wait. once your seated the service has...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been here several times for breakfast lunch and dinner and have never been disappointed. The service is prompt and fast without being pushy, the portions are big, and the food is delicious. One...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Garrett L.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's a very small place and i thoguht it was pretty good. I had a burger and fries and it made my taste buds happy. The service was excellent and i would go back there, fo sho. It was recommend to me...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Meesh T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very good food. On weekends there may be a long wait but I'd say it is worth it. I had the French Toast Royal which I shared with others. It's probably too rich to eat alone, but very good! I am a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen S.

3.0 of 5 stars. So I have been here twice and both times have been okay. After reading the reviews I wanted to try the Huevos Rancheros....uh I was sadly misled and unfortunately whoever it was that said they were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Started going here a couple of years ago usually try to sit on the patio food is great service is great. Make sure you check the specials on the chalk board or you will miss out!
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa H.

4.0 of 5 stars. OK, I feel compelled to review this place after reading the multiple negative reviews written by the "hairy butt crack" crew below. I clicked on the link and saw the pic - it's hilarious. But I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kat A.

4.0 of 5 stars. You will not find a better Eggs Benedict in town! We go here a couple of times a month and it is consistently good. A great "go to" place for breakfast. Also, a good lunch menu as well.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I remember hearing about this place from a friend so my babe and I decided to check it out for Sunday brunch. It's a cute place decorated with a school house theme and there is ample parking in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Catherine D.

5.0 of 5 stars. My family and I have been eating at Blackboard Bistro for a while. We have eaten here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and have consistently had a good meal. I really like how fresh the food tastes....
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lucy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pretty much every Sunday i enjoy nothing better than to go out to breakfast or brunch. And we're always trying to find somewhere new to go...well, we've found it! I love the Blackboard Bistro! so much...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather E.

3.0 of 5 stars. Came here with the boyfriend before we went kayaking and I must say it's very cute and charming. I ordered the Soup and 1/2 sandwich w/ fries and it was delicious! The soup was Potato Leak which was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amee L.

5.0 of 5 stars. The food is great and the service is good too. they've got an array of items on their three page menu, allowing me to take even the pickiest eater of the bunch. I always take friends to this cute and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shon L.

1.0 of 5 stars. Three years ago, this place was really GOOD. Breakfast was the only reason we came. Last month, something was off. Looked like new owners, new menus, new decor, new plates, new flatware. That cozy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Been coming to this place a couple times a week for a long time. I usually come for breakfast and that's what I find to be the absolute best. The pancakes here make me so happy. I work out often,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been here several times and I have always had a great meal. I was shocked to see so many negative reviews, but then noticed they were all from the same group. I can not comment on what they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bora K.

2.0 of 5 stars. Despite the fly in my coffee, the dirty water glasses, the spotty service, and the very awkward view from my seat, I liked my food (Bacon and Avocado Omelet). I seemed to be the only one at our table...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Blackboard is cool little place giving off a cool little vibe, but it's only getting three stars from me. I'll tell you why...I showed up with a group of Yelpers after a peaceful kayaking trip. We...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Anita L.

1.0 of 5 stars. I was actually really looking forward to trying Blackboard Bistro after our morning of kayaking as I remembered reading rave reviews on here about it. It didn't take long for them to accommodate our...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Maury M.

1.0 of 5 stars. What can I say that hasn't been said yet by the others in our group. It was butt crack heaven. Food on the other hand was probably the worse Texas chili hash I'd ever had in my life. It looked like...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by garbanzo b.

2.0 of 5 stars. Cracks are Whack.I went with a few other yelpers after kayaking around sunset beach...and we were greeted by the hariest, gnarliest butt crack around.Food then was simply unappealing.Although my phone...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon O.

2.0 of 5 stars. Went with a group of hungry Yelpers and I hafta say, it was disappointing. My food was ok if you can call stale bread ok, which other than 1 other person out of 9, most at the table were unhappy with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christa N.

1.0 of 5 stars. It was alright, just simply alright.I came here with the fellow Yelpers after kayaking. I ordered the Bistro Burger with American cheese...they should have just called it the backyard burger. Simply...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandy T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great brunch spot. We made the poor choice in trying to eat outside on a rather cool breezy day, so we soon migrated to the breakfast bar area. After all we werent going to cut in front of the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Holly T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I wanted to like this place but ended up unimpressed. I have such mixed feelings about it that it might work better if I divide it up into what I liked and didn't like:Positives:- We were seated right...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great place for breakfast or lunch....everything I've had here has been really good. Prices are a touch on the high side (most breakfast meals are around $9-10) but the portions are pretty large....
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanna D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Absolutely delightful!My department selected Blackboard Bistro for this month's breakfast get-together. Because we were a party of 14, the best location for us was on the patio. At 8 o'clock in the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa V.

4.0 of 5 stars. I want to give it 5 stars, but I can't because I save my 5 stars for my fave LB breakfast for the Coffee Cup. Had a great sales team breakfast here, and they went over the top on servicing our...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Meghan O.

4.0 of 5 stars. I ate out far too often this weekend. My bank account and scale may be mad at me, but at least it's giving me some fodder for Yelping! Blackboard Bistro is a nice little breakfast/lunch place on PCH...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle V.

5.0 of 5 stars. LOVE LOVE LOVE Blackboard Bistro! By far my fav breakfast spot.....fresh yummy food in generous sized portions. Lunch options are equally as tasty..homemade soups, great sandwiches. But my fav is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Large portions whether you get a sandwich or omelette. Breakfast is served all day and the staff is always helpful. Highly recommend going on a weekday or lunch or weekend for breakfast. I hear they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok, TOTALLY forgot to review this place....twas just reminded of it while perusing Elvis B.'s reviews.This place is really freakin' tasty. My fiance took me here a few years ago and I've been hooked...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elvis B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been driving by for almost 3 years on my way to/from work. I only ventured in last week! I must be a late bloomer.First trip in had an incredible sandwich; basic ingredients yet it was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by yoko m.

5.0 of 5 stars. i've only been a couple of times but both times have been great! i love getting their "the playground" breakfast. on nice days, there's a wait for the patio area seating but if you don't mind then you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by desiree t.

4.0 of 5 stars. My usual weekend breakfast/brunch/lunch place. My bf and I are there at least once or twice a month. We always request an outside table on the patio, since they have heat lamps (for chillier mornings)...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Tasty sandwiches and breakfast foods. This old schoolhouse turned bistro uses that theme to make their menu more inventive (it's divided up into homeroom, recess, lunch, etc.). The food is fresh and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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Pretty good burger

The place is supposed to resemble a school house. They did a good job; I just didn't like the theme (maybe because I didn't do so well in school). The corner booth was a bit cramped (four people should fit...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2004
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