A co-worker that lives in Long Beach told me that I had to try The Attic on Broadway. Many years ago, I lived in Long Beach, now I seldom frequent the area. I was happy that a friend of mine suggested we go to the Attic on Broadway for a weekend brunch.
Through reviews, I knew the place was popular and I was a bit concerned that we were arriving an hour after they opened. I was really surprised that we were able to park in their lot and even more amazed that there were plenty of open tables. The 4th of July holiday probably had something to do with the low turnout.
The Attic on Broadway is located in a 1920’s Craftsman Bungalow that was converted into a restaurant. Entering the restaurant, they have tables set up in what was probably the living room. I was happy that we dined outside in front because it was more fun to people watch there. The patio is even dog-friendly!
Owner Steve Massis named the restaurant The Attic because he wanted to stress comfort throughout the restaurant. He believes that furniture doesn’t have to match and he wanted to give his restaurant a look as if items were brought down from the attic.
Their cocktail line-up quickly got us in the mood. Our server Melody found out that we were new customers and gave us the one-minute overview in impressive fashion. When we asked for her preference on bloody marys, she smiled and said that she likes protein with her bloody mary and my friend agreed with her suggestion. I selected the ‘Freaky Tiki”, this week’s drink in the bartender’s competition.
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- Bloody Mary topped with a brisket slider
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- Freaky Tiki
It turns out that The Attic is known for their bloody marys and they have quite a few to choose from. My friend’s drink was topped with a brisket slider. He was quite happy with the taste of his drink and was thrilled at the taste and quality of the slider. My Freaky Tiki arrived on a frosted glass and topped with an umbrella. The base was a smooth dark rum and for me, that hit the spot!
The Sampler from the starter menu
The menu is Southern-inspired with some New Orleans influence. There were so many items I wanted to try from the starter menu that I was happy that they had one with smaller portions of some of their popular items: devilish eggs, fried green tomato, crab cake and their famous mac & flaming hot cheetos. The devilish eggs were amazing and we added the optional smoked bacon bits and sriracha sauce for some extra kick.
The Boxty Benedict with house-made corned beef
The Boxty Benedict was my friend’s choice. By substituting tomato slices for english muffins, the carbs are significantly reduced. The corned beef is made in-house and seemed to taste more like Canadian bacon.
Cajun spiced Fried Chicken and Waffles with housemade Southern Gravy
I really like a good biscuits and gravy and when I saw “Southern gravy” listed with the fried chicken and waffles, the choice was made. The fried chicken was coated with cajun spices and had a nice crispy exterior. The gravy was thick and creamy and included sausage bits. My conscience got the better of me and I held back from asking for more gravy.
My friend and I had a terrific time and I definitely see a return trip in my future. Tasso shrimp, shrimp and grits, Monte Cristo and the Southern Omelette are just a few things on their brunch menu that I’d like to try. Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 3 – 6 p.m. with well cocktails at $4 and house wine at $5 / glass.
The Attic on Broadway, 3441 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803
theatticonbroadway.com