Cafe 50's - Kalkbaai iNingizimu Afrika

The last diner on Route 66 is a trip —literally, figuratively, and gastronomically. Just a few miles from the terminus at the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica, Café 50’s is the last diner on the quintessential American highway. And the owners, staff, ambiance, and menu live and breathe a bygone era when (at least for us in flyover country) California was thought of as a State of Mind. To their credit, management requires proof of vaccination to eat inside, and the wait staff all wear masks in addition to classic '50s ice cream parlor dresses and shirts. And it 's obvious they love working there; they don 't just take your order but chat you up about your day and food choices. They 're delightful. The food is what you expect from a diner: comfort food, well-made and reasonably priced, with breakfast served all day. Growing up in the '50s, I expected the usual malts and shakes. But there 's the Sputnik Turkey Swiss Melt sandwich, the Leave it to Beaver omelette, California Burger, and blueberry pancakes. In addition, there is what we think of as typical of California: Avocado and spinach omelette, the Healthy Fresh Sandwich, and Deviled Eggs. We settled on a typical diner breakfast that included two eggs, breakfast potatoes, turkey sausages, and whole-wheat toast; all washed down with freshly made coffee. Excellent! While waiting for our food to arrive, I scanned the small jukebox mounted on the wall in our booth (filled with '50s rock 'n ' roll classics that also blared from speakers throughout) and then got up and walk around the dining room trying to absorb the overwhelming collection of '50s memorabilia displayed floor to ceiling and the ceiling. Words can 't describe the array of items, including many consumer brands that no longer exist and Saturday afternoon B movie posters. It 's a trip for the stomach and the mind. I love this place!

Rude service, using allergens more than once. Only excuse from the same manager 3 separate times at night time. We 're busy . No apology or refund.

Great place to have lunch at, took the little ones and the staff was so friendly and courteous. Definitely will come and visit this family owned business

I like the whole 50s look and service was Friendly food was Awesome.

It’s not just the decor that is great here, the food was really good, and the service too. The walls and ceiling are plastered with 50s Americana with 50s music playing in the background and a retro TV on the wall. The food was great, juicy burger and excellent pancakes. Service was excellent too and the owner was really friendly, Haring time for a chat with our group. Definitely we will be making a return visit when we are in LA again.