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Breakfast

Starters

Baked-Every-Morning Basket of Scones

$5.95
served w/ house made lemon curd (limited availability)

Small Batch Granola

$6.95
(actually baked here in our ovens) w/ European style yogurt

Breakfast Polenta

$6.95
with fresh seasonal berries and cream

Breakfast Bruschetta

$5.95
broiled baguette slices slathered with creamy mascarpone & topped with fresh seasonal berries

Savories

Chicken Apple Sausage Scramble

$10.00
Aidell's gourmet sausage, caramelized onions, Monterey Jack cheese & Polenta potatoes w/ sliced baguette

The Classic

$6.00
2 scrambled eggs, 2 slices of Applewood Bacon, Polenta potatoes & sliced baguette

Slow Roasted Pork Scramble

$11.00
With Apple Brandy Sauce

Tofu Scramble

$9.00
With sesame oil and soy sauce

Vegetarian Scramble

$8.00
Balsamic greens, pesto and fresh Mozzarella

Healthy Start

$10.00
Broiled Atlantic Salmon, Scrambled Eggs and Brown Rice

Daily Scrambles

all served with our signature Potato Polenta & Sliced Baguette

Smoked Wild Salmon and Caramelized Onion

$10.00

Applewood Smoked Bacon and Cheddar Scramble

$7.00

Mushroom, Spinach and Monterey Jack Scramble

$8.00

Goat Cheese and Mushroom Scramble

$9.00

Chicken, Cheddar and Roasted Scallions

$8.00

Sweet

Broiled San Francisco Stuffed Toast

$9.00
Have you ever tried French toast stuffed with creamy Mascarpone and Crème Fraiche? We love it. It's French Toast like you've never had it before. Not only is it beautiful to view but you're stomach will click its heels with glee. We broil instead of frying it-which gives the flavor a deeper dimension. You have your choice of custom tailored toppings: Fresh Seasonal Berries and Whipped Cream

Caramelized Apples in Brandy Butter

$8.00

Peanut Butter, Triple Chocolate, Banana & Cherry Jam

$10.00
Limited availability

Sides

Slices of Applewood Bacon

  • (2) $3.00

Generous Link of Aidell's Gourmet Chicken Apple Sausage

  • (1) $3.00

Bowl of Potato Polenta

$3.00

Cup of Brown rice

$2.00

Scrambled Eggs

  • (2) $3.00

Lunch

Salads

Smith Apple Salad

$10.00
This salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The apples strike a high note, luscious and crisp. They are accompanied by crunchy and sweet candied walnuts. The capper is chunks of Gorgonzola cheese. This medley comes together on a bed of baby greens and our house balsamic dressing
  • Add Chicken
  • $2.00

BLT Salad

$11.00
Piles of Applewood Smoked bacon mixed with fresh and roasted tomatoes, baby greens and lively citrus aioli. Served with baguette toast points

Sonoma Salad

$11.00
Herbed Goat Cheese toast points are perched atop baby greens. Ripe tomatoes join baby greens, slivered almonds and fresh blueberries to complete the party. This is a goat cheese lover's salad
  • Add Chicken
  • $2.00

Kyoto Salad

$10.00
Marinated Firm Tofu, Shaved Bonito Fish dressed with Ginger Dressing and topped with fresh tomatoes and baby greens

Sandwiches

Smoked Wild Salmon

$11.00
Layers of thinly sliced salmon, fresh dill, avocado cream, baby greens and slivered red onions served on a fresh, crispy baguette. Comes with soup or salad

Black Forest Ham and Swiss

$9.00
Melted Swiss and slices of Black Forest Ham with whole grain mustard and roasted tomatoes. Served with soup or salad

Hand Carved Turkey Sandwich

$10.00
Roast Turkey, herbed cream cheese, cranberry sauce and sliced red onions served on a fresh and crispy baguette. Comes w/ soup or house salad

Starling BL Roasted-T

$9.00
Our version with roasted tomatoes served on a fresh baguette w/ soup or house salad

Dessert

Starling Mixed Berry Shortcake

$4.95
with real whipped cream

Dutch Apple Crisp

$4.95
with Crème Anglais

Home-Made S'more

$5.95

Dinner

Starling Beers

Bruegel Amber Ale

$7.00
Named after the 16th century painter, Peter Bruegel, from today's Netherlands (bottle artwork taken from his "Peasant's Dance" painting.) This beer is soft, medium bodied, slightly bitter amber ale brewed with Dutch Barley and German Hops. (food pairings: Meats, Salads, Fish)

Bavik Pilsner

$4.00
Named best Belgian beer in the 2005 publication of the Belgian national non-profit consumer organization "Test-Aankoop." Very light, fine white head and low carbonation. It's an easy drinking beer and goes with most everything on a menu

Cherish Kriek Lambic

$7.00
a well balanced fruity beer; the right balance of sour & sweet. Only a slight cherry aroma with a subtle cherry finish. Goes great with spicy dishes and, of course, desserts

Gulden Draak

$5.00
a dark brown triple ale (triple fermentation). Full body, creamy head and balances a natural malt toffee-like sweetness with mellow hoppy accents. Also known as a Barley Wine. This will go with many different salads, fruit dishes and chocolate

Petrus Blond Ale

$5.00
brewed with pure spring water. It is medium bodied, soft, malty and hoppy

St. Sebastian Golden Ale

$11.00
a very special beer and big enough to share

Fat Tire

$4.00
You know it well

Wine List

Here's What We Recommend - If you feel like:

Celebrating

Bannister Pinot Noir 2003 (Russian River Valley)

Sadly, this wine will never be made again and we proud to be offering this wine. The Bannister family has closed up shop and now it is our duty to honor their legacy. So raise a glass. It's light and soft with a tad of spice
  • Glass $9.00
  • Bottle $45.00

Hugel Gewurztraminer 2004 (Alsace, France)

Floral and fruity. Clean and dry. Soft and gentle
  • Glass $9.00
  • Bottle $40.00

Relaxing

Georges Duboeuf Syrah Rose

A light, fruity Rose table wine. Very versatile with all our dishes
  • Glass $5.00
  • Bottle $18.00

Fat Bastard Chardonnay 2005 (France)

100% Chardonnay. Tastes of vanilla, hazelnut and toast
  • Glass $6.00
  • Bottle $22.00

Massaging Your Palate

Cuvaison Chardonnay 2004 (Napa Valley)

A velvety Chardonnay with flavors of peach, spice and tropical fruit
  • Glass $9.00
  • Bottle $36.00

Pascal Jolivet Sancerre 2005 (France)

100% Sauvignon grapes at their best; grown in soils made of 50% limestone, 30% chalky clay and 20% flint. Light and dry with floral and citrus
  • Glass $9.00
  • Bottle $41.00

Tobin James Ballistic Zinfandel 2005 (Paso Robles)

A fantastic rich, full bodied, spicy Zin
  • Glass $9.00
  • Bottle $35.00

A Kiss on the Cheek

RH Philips Toasted Head Viognier 2005 (California)

A floral, dry white - this wine compliments salads, spicy dishes, tomatoes, poultry and fish
  • Glass $6.00
  • Bottle $26.00

Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel 2004 (Sonoma County)

Medium to full bodied with scents of cinnamon. Soft, round, spicy and jammy with overtones of plums and blueberries
  • Glass $7.00
  • Bottle $30.00
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Location

Adress: 4114 E 3rd St, Long Beach, CA 90814, USA
phone: (562) 433-2041

Work Hours
Mon8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Wed8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Thu8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Fri8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Sat8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Sun8:00 AM-3:00 PM

Business info

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    Offers Delivery
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    Offers Takeout
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    Reservations
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    Masks required
    Yes
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    Staff wears masks
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    Vegan Options
    Yes
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    Limited Vegetarian Options
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Accepts Android Pay
    No
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    Accepts Apple Pay
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
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    Casual
    Yes
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    Moderate Noise
    Yes
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    Offers Catering
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Good For Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
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    Street Parking
    Yes
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    Waiter Service
    Yes
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    Beer & Wine Only
    Yes
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    Dogs Allowed
    Yes
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    Wheelchair Accessible
    Yes
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    Gender-neutral restrooms
    Yes
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    Wi-Fi
    No
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    Happy Hour
    No
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    Drive-Thru
    No
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    No
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
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    Compostable containers available
    Yes
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    Provides reusable tableware
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Last Reviews

  • Author: Alexandra McGrady

    24 September 2025

    Very accommodating! I came in by myself with my baby in her stroller and the wait staff helped me set up her high chair and put away her stroller so we could be seated. Food was absolutely delicious and came out very quickly. I was overall extremely satisfied

  • Author: Mark O

    22 September 2025

    Starling Diner is one of my favorite brunch/breakfast places in Long Beach. The place is small but can get quite busy, but the service is always friendly and attentive and the breakfast items are delicious. My favorites are always the stuffed French Toast, which I pair with a side of bacon. I wish they would create a combination meal that consists of the French Toast and bacon because the side of bacon, though it is served crispy and delicious, is a bit pricey for just two pieces. Still, I love this place and hope it retains its quality.

  • Author: Laura Tracey

    19 September 2025

    Super friendly staff and exceptional food! Also really love the water that's infused with mint! Nice touch! Wait times are usually short and are always worth it.

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