North End Caffe on Highland Avenue in Manhattan Beach has been a South Bay institution since it opened, serving creative scratch-made breakfast and brunch in a neighborhood that appreciates both the beach proximity and the quality of what’s on the plate. It appeared in Season 9, Episode 1 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Surf ‘n Turf,” which aired April 27, 2010. Guy Fieri found a California breakfast kitchen doing things well above the standard brunch cafe — house-made everything, creative combinations, and the kind of food that earns a line out the door on a Saturday morning in a city full of brunch options.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: North End Caffe
City: Manhattan Beach, California
Cuisine: Breakfast / Comfort Food Cafe
DDD Season: 9
DDD Episode: 1
Episode Title: Surf ‘n Turf
Original Air Date: April 27, 2010
Address: 3421 N. Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Phone: 310-546-4782
Website: https://northendcaffe.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The menu rotates with the seasons but anchors around creative egg dishes, house-baked pastries, and the kind of California comfort food that uses quality local ingredients as the starting point rather than an afterthought. The eggs Benedict variations, French toast, and the daily specials are the items most regulars build their visits around. Check the website for current hours and weekly specials. Find a Manhattan Beach or South Bay hotel on Booking.com.
Plan Your Visit
Check the website for current hours. Weekend mornings draw lines — arriving early or on a weekday is recommended.
Address: 3421 N. Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Phone: 310-546-4782
Website: https://northendcaffe.com
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream the Surf ‘n Turf episode on Amazon and bring the beach breakfast spirit home with Guy Fieri’s Kitchen Textiles to outfit your morning kitchen properly.
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North End Caffe appeared in Season 9, Episode 1 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Surf ‘n Turf,” originally aired April 27, 2010.