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Is North End Caffé Still Open? Update (Manhattan Beach, CA)

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As of September 2026, North End Caffé is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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Yelp ·
Secondary source
northendcaffe.com

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing updated September 2026 and the restaurant's own website show North End Caffe operating with current hours at 3421 Highland Avenue.

  • Season / episode Season 32, Episode 8
  • Original air date
  • Address 3421 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

North End Caffe, the family-run Manhattan Beach diner Chef John Atkinson founded in 2003, made its second Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives appearance in the "Takeout: Bold Bites Brought Home" episode (aired 2020-06-05), having first appeared in the 2010 "Surf 'n Turf" episode, according to Flavortownusa.com. The restaurant pairs classic diner comfort food with gourmet twists, including its Kahlua pig egg rolls and fettuccine carbonara, per reviews on Foursquare.

For the Surf 'n Turf episode, Guy Fieri sampled North End Caffe's playful Italian-inflected breakfast fare, including Monte Cristo egg rolls and eggs divorciado, plus the Isabella breakfast sandwich with raspberry jam and brie. Owner John Atkinson opened the counter-and-patio spot on Highland Avenue after returning to Manhattan Beach from a trip to Rome, building a gourmet short-order menu around Italian technique. North End Caffe still operates at 3421 Highland Avenue, according to its own website (northendcaffe.com/contact-us), which lists current hours of Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m., and weekends 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. A Yelp listing updated 2026-09 shows more than 960 reviews, confirming continued operation at the same address.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 32, Episode 8
Original air date
Episode title
Takeout: Bold Bites Brought Home
What was featured
checked in on Kahlua pig egg rolls and fettuccine carbonara
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
North End Caffé
Season / episode
Season 9, Episode 1
Original air date
Episode title
Surf ‘n Turf
What was featured
Italian-inflected breakfast dishes like Monte Cristo egg rolls and eggs divorciado
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
North End Caffé

Frequently asked questions

Is North End Caffé still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, North End Caffé is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to North End Caffé after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

North End Caffe, the family-run Manhattan Beach diner Chef John Atkinson founded in 2003, made its second Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives appearance in the "Takeout: Bold Bites Brought Home" episode (aired 2020-06-05), having first appeared in the 2010 "Surf 'n Turf" episode, according to Flavortownusa.com. As of September 2026, North End Caffé is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is North End Caffé located?

3421 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured North End Caffé?

Season 32, Episode 8 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired June 5, 2020. The episode is titled “Takeout: Bold Bites Brought Home”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

The restaurant pairs classic diner comfort food with gourmet twists, including its Kahlua pig egg rolls and fettuccine carbonara, per reviews on Foursquare. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Visit info

Address
3421 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Venue type
cafe
Official website
northendcaffe.com

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Sources

  • flavortownusa.com — https://www.flavortownusa.com/locations/350/north-end-caffe
  • Foursquare — https://foursquare.com/v/north-end-caffe/4ae11a18f964a5203b8521e3
  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/north-end-caffe-manhattan-beach-3
  • northendcaffe.com — https://northendcaffe.com/contact-us
  • foodnetwork.com — https://www.foodnetwork.com/restaurants/ca/manhattan-beach/north-end-caffe-restaurant

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