Best Solo Dining Restaurants in Montebello
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Pho Waffle and Grill
Drive-thru waffle shop doubling as a reliable pho stop.
Notable Picks
8.3
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
NMS Waffle & Grill, often listed as Pho Waffle and Grill, is a casual mom-and-pop drive-thru on Garfield where steaming bowls of pho share the menu with waffles, boba, and snacky sides. Online reviews highlight deeply flavored broth, generous noodle portions, and the convenience of grabbing a hot beef pho without leaving the car.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pho Beef Noodle Soup, Hot and Spicy Beef Noodle Soup, Chicken Dumplings
What Makes it Special: Drive-thru waffle shop doubling as a reliable pho stop.
Worthy Picks
#2
J B Burgers
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Quick Bites Champions
J B Burgers is a Bell Gardens staple on Gage Avenue serving flat-top burgers, breakfast burritos, and griddle classics from morning through night. It’s a go-to for locals who want straightforward burgers, thick shakes, and value-minded plates without leaving the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheeseburger, Double Cheeseburger Special, Breakfast Burrito
What Makes it Special: Classic Gage Avenue burger stand with big portions and low prices.
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Primo Burgers is a neighborhood burger shop tucked into a Garfield Avenue center, known for drive-thru convenience and big, no-frills burgers. It leans more toward quick, satisfying combo meals than destination dining, but locals rely on it for weeknight dinners and late burger cravings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bacon cheeseburger combo, Pastrami burger, Breakfast burrito
What Makes it Special: Drive-thru burger spot focused on hearty combos and classic fast-food comforts.
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Sweet Treats Escapes
New Donut and Water is a neighborhood donut and bagel counter on Florence where early-morning regulars grab coffee, sweet pastries, and simple bagel sandwiches. It’s a practical stop for quick breakfast runs, with friendly service, long hours, and prices that stay firmly in the everyday range.
Must-Try Dishes:
Toasted everything bagel with cream cheese, Turkey avocado bagel sandwich, Ham, egg and cheese breakfast bagel
What Makes it Special: Early-opening donut and bagel spot with strong value and coffee.