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Alice's Breakfast in the Park restaurant in Huntington Beach's Central Park is Closed. It reopens
at Kathy May's with same great look, similar menu.
HUNTINGON BEACH, Calif. ' Alice Gustafson and daughter,
Mary Beth, have owned and operated Alice's Breakfast in the Park for
28 years. But in 2008, their philosophy of doing what they know best
(making great food and serving a loyal client base of seniors,
middle age folks and families with kids) may not be enough.
Located in a red building (looks like a barn) that stands out as you
gaze across Lake Huntington from the hilltop Central Park
Equestrian
Center
vantage point, is especially known for cinnamon rolls. But as you
enter the shop, you'll discover a variety of fresh baked breads and
cookies, as well. Neighbors "in the know" come in to purchase breads
they take home with them.
Gustafson and her (deceased)
husband, John, formerly owned the End of the Pier Caf'at Huntington
Beach pier. A commemoration to John and the glory days can be found
at Alice's as you enter the restaurant and look to the left where
you'll see photos and a big map with stick points for all the
visitors from around the globe who have dined at Alice's. End of the
Pier restaurant was destroyed in the 1980s by a storm, but that did
not deter this attractive lady from persevering and doing what she
loved best--serving food to the public.
Gustafson's business is one of
many contracted on city-owned land to operate selling food and other
services. Among the list of concessions are Zack's Beach Catering &
Concessions, Dwight's, Jack's and Park Bench Cafe across the street
in the Central Park East. The city also offers concession
opportunities in a small Central Library cafe, City Hall cafe, and
new Huntington Beach Sports Complex.
The city announced an RFP to
the public, developers and businesses for acquisition and renovation
of the current Alice's Breakfast in the Park as a cafe/bistro that
may potentially serve wine & beer, and stay open till 10 p.m.
The final decision about the
site and Breakfast in the Park is up to the City Council.
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