Mama's on 39 (Huntington Beach)

I was excited to go to Mama’s on 39 in Huntington Beach. It’s been a while since going to a new diner, so when I found myself in a new area, I knew a new diner was in order. Sadly I went directly after the Surf City Half Marathon. While this would normally be *great*, I had stomach issues, so while the food was good, my stomach was not happy.

There are 3 locations of Mama’s on 39, including Huntington Beach, Long Beach, and Los Alamitos.

Mama’s on 39 Atmosphere: A

When I arrived on Sunday morning, Mama’s on 39 was packed. It looked like it was over an hour’s wait. I ordered takeout, and I was shocked the takeout was ready when I got there.

Anyway, Mama’s on 39 is located in a strip mall area. There is some outdoor seating as well as a large dining area indoors. They have several decorations. It’s more of a modern type of diner, although diner nonetheless.

Coffee: X

I didn’t order coffee as my stomach was not in the mood.

Mama’s on 39 Food: A

Mama’s on 39 menu has everything you could want in a diner. There are many breakfast options, including pancakes, chicken and waffles, and several omelet options. Plus, they also have several lunch and salad options.

A few of the Mama’s on 39 menu items that stuck out to me:

Chicken and Waffles: Buttermilk fried chicken & homemade waffle topped with country gravy and maple syrup.
Vegan Hash: Roasted potatoes, black beans, onions, tomatoes, green pepper, mushrooms, and jalapenos topped with avocado and Sriracha Sauce
Not So Hawaiin Pizza: Diced ham, bacon, grilled pineapple, green bell pepper, red onion, and mozzarella cheese.
ABC Burger: Choice beef, topped with fresh avocado, smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, Mama’s special sauce, and pickle
Prime Rib Diner: I was fascinated this entree at Mama’s on 39 costs $40! It includes a thick-cut slice of prime rib served with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and seasonal veggies.

You can see the full Mama’s on 39 diner menu here.

I decided to order a single pancake as well as the vegan hash. I wanted the single pancake as a fallback if my stomach was unhappy with the vegan hash.

The Vegan Hash tasted great, and I was happy with my choice. I actually didn’t realize what the sriracha sauce was until a few minutes in. I would definitely order it again.

The single pancake was interesting because it ended up being two pancakes, and one was blueberry. Don’t get me wrong, it was good, but I was surprised that it was both two pancakes and that one was blueberry and one was plain. It was still one of the better diner pancakes I had.

Cost: $20

Mama’s on 39 isn’t cheap, and there are several items over $20.

Mama’s on 39 Service: A

My entire experience, from the food being ready to the staff, was great. I couldn’t believe how fast the food was prepared despite being busy.

Overall Thoughts/Would I Come Back to Mama’s on 39?

I liked my experience at Mama’s on 39, and I would definitely come back. I am interested in some of their dinner options that cost over $20 and even over $30. In all, it was a great experience, and I would definitely recommend it. Obviously, if it has over an hour wait, they must be doing something right!

Atmosphere: A

Coffee: X

Food: A

Service: A

Cost: $15-40

Overall: A