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The Huntington Beach City Council voted on August 15, 2011 to
approve the renovation of Alice's Breakfast in the Park, and the
opening of a new, similar business called Kathy May's Lakeview Cafe.
By Chris MacDonald, Writer/Photographer, HB Ambassador/The Local
News Columnist
The Huntington Beach City Council has approved the selection of
long-time restaurateur Kathy May to be the new tenant at the former
Alice's Breakfast in the Park at
Lake Huntington, 6622 Lakeview Drive.
Kathy May's Lakeview Cafe should open in early 2012 after several
renovations, including large windows all across the front, allowing
customers to watch the beautiful wildlife and lake; a two-part
patio, one fenced in with plexiglass, the other out by the lake; a
second bathroom; a new walk-in refrigerator; air conditioning,
heating plus much more.
The 2,500-square-foot building also will have a Formal Dining
Room and Coffee Shop Dining Room. People will see an electric
fireplace upon entering the facility, which, for the first time, is
expected to also take credit and debit cards.
Kathy May, a veteran of more than 33 years in the restaurant
business, including being General Manager at Bob's Big Boy and
current owner of Kathy May's at 7320 Center Avenue, also operates HB
Outdoor BBQ & Snacks at the Sports Complex. She has to move to make
room for a large residential and commercial development at the
Center Avenue site across from Golden West College.
"I'm really looking forward to have a much better view," said the
excited lady, whose daughter, April, and husband Charlie, also work
at the restaurant. "I'll be looking out at a spectacular lake
instead of a fast-food eatery."
The HB resident said they will move much of the equipment from
Center Ave. to the new site over a couple week period in possibly
January or February.
"We're going to be having the same good food menu and keeping
part of Alice's great tradition alive by offering her daughter Mary
Beth Gustafson's legendary Cinnamon Rolls."
"I'm thrilled that Kathy's new cafe is coming to Lake
Huntington," said Catherine Wong, who has been taking her four
grandchildren to the Center Ave. eatery every Saturday since it
opened over 12 years ago. "It will be delicious food and a fun place
to go for a sensational view."
Like the site's original proprietor, sweet Alice Gustafson, Kathy
is very friendly and customer-focused. She said they plan on being
open from 6:30am to 9:00pm every day. You can log on to her new
website: www.kathymayslakeviewcafe.com or call at her current
number, (714) 379-6255, to learn more. Welcome to Central Park,
Kathy!
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