Ambiance is typical for a breakfast spot with great food. The service is definitely above 5 's everyone was courteous and the coffee ninja was always around ready to top me off which I greatly appreciated. read more

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It was great service, had delicious food, and its a cute place to grab breakfast with the fam. Loved it!

American Host has been a Lompoc (yes, it's pronounced "Laam-poke") institution over the past 40 years...hence why it's filled with all Lompoc locals. Everyone knows everybody. While my partner and I were some of the "outsiders," we got chatting during the wait with a sweet older couple who told us that the large sign that says "Hi! Let's Eat!" was salvaged from Hi's restaurant (open until the late 1950's) on the corner of Oceano Avenue and E Street where there's a Starbucks now. Happy to see that American Host has taken the honor to maintain the sign. While American Host is nothing particularly fancy, and remains similar to any diner, the friendly people and large portions are what make it what it is. It's tough to miss but their theme is All American with US flags everrrrrrywhere--even on the benches outfront and on a toothpick with certain breakfast items. They truly offer everything under the sun for traditional American breakfast and lunch cuisines. If you come on the weekend, expect a wait. We enjoyed the classic Pork Chop Breakfast and the "Light Breakfast" (basically an Egg [Mc]Muffin). We loved that the meat is good quality and the eggs were cooked to perfection (scrambled while still fluffy). The coffee keeps coming and the staff remains efficient and friendly. The owner's daughter, Renee, is often the "Hostess with the Mostest" carrying a conversation with everyone who walks in the door. As their motto says: "It's Always Good!" Until next time, American Host! read more

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The food was spot on - home cooking always hits home. Portions - big! USA Flags were the best! And non stop coffee - keep it coming!!! read more

American Host Restaurant - Waffle Deluxe and Omelette 3Eggs - Diners Near Me - Lompoc, California

I only get to American Host a couple of times a year, but always a solid breakfast complimented by excellent service. They do a good job juggling a steady stream of customers, and the restaurant is always clean. I'm a fan of eggs and sausage, and on at least two occasions the sausage has been near-cold in the middle -- next time I'll be sure to ask them to cook it longer. Otherwise, A-OK and worth a visit. Cheers! RS read more

If you want straight down the middle, standard, traditional American breakfast or lunch competently done, American Host is a good choice in Lompoc which means gathering place of water in Native American Chumash language so Lompoc is located on a flood plain. Be sure to have a kayak on hand with the next hundred year flood. One of the very few restaurants open on Labour Day in old town Lompoc while our more sophisticated, targeted restaurant, Sissy's, was closed. American Host offers outdoor dining under canopies & open sided tent during the Pandemic. Hamburger is thick here. Buns are dense, soft, touch sweet, untoasted. Watery Thousand Island dressing which makes the burger drip as you eat it. Patty is big, thick, but seems over processed with little meaty, beefiness and flavour. Crisp iceberg, sliver of red onion, sweet breakfast pickles, melted, creamy jack cheese, lettuce, thin sliced tomato, fully ripe. Lush avocado and smokey, salty, porky bacon both up the flavours of this otherwise bland hamburger. Went for the $2 onion rings option. Glad I did since they were the best beer batter onion rings in many a year. Thin, satisfyingly crispy outer crust while the rest of the fried batter was slightly bready with a touch of sweetness. Onion was moist, caramelized to bring out a lightly funky dulcet tone. Mild Ranch dressing. Next time I will order a whole plate of those oily yet delectable morsels. Ice Tea seemed like a commercial, instant mix which tasted formulated. Competent service. Be sure to go to the front desk inside with your bill to pay so food handlers don't have to touch money or cards. 3+ stars. read more

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Amazing food the best in lompoc by far homemade sausage and the fastest best service in town read more

American Host Restaurant - Best breakfast in town and the sausage is homemade !!! - Diners Near Me - Lompoc, California

Stopped by for brunch today around 11am. Restaurant was sorta busy but service was great. A lot of people yet we were seated fast. Food was good for a good price! read more

American Host Restaurant - Chicken and waffles - Diners Near Me - Lompoc, California

A group of girls were refused service today by an employee named Sugar. She came at them with verbal abused and told them they were funny if they thought they were going to eat there. This employee refused service because of her personal problems with her sibling. One of the girls was her sibling and because of her personal problems with her sister these girls were treated like crap by this employee and the manager apparently allowed this behavior. I wasn't aware that servers decide who can eat there and who can't. read more

We had to drive to Lompoc last weekend and we were hungry for breakfast. American Host is definitely a locals spot and the wait showed. 20 min for a table of 2. It's not a fancy place but the staff was friendly, the portions big and food was tasty. If you have the American Host breakfast, be sure you come with a big appetite. Not a fancy place but a very good breakfast overall. read more

Cute old fashioned restaurant for breakfast/lunch. Everyone was efficient. There was a wait but it was an accurate wait time given. The food was good. Not overly priced. Their breakfast sausages are good, not too greasy. read more

American Host came highly recommended by two Lompoc locals (thank you, Kim and Bill.) Breakfast and brunch only, it's your basic American diner menu featuring hamburgers, sandwiches and salads, plus all the standard breakfast basics. Outside dining is available during the pandemic, as well as take-out. The patio was absolutely packed with locals when we visited; American Host clearly has earned a loyal and supportive following in Lompoc. I ordered a half sandwich (tuna on whole wheat, hold the mayo) with a side salad (Italian dressing on the side.) My sandwich was amazing, with flavorful tuna that wasn't overwhelmed with dressing. And the salad itself was really fresh, with individually prepared vegetables and high quality produce. I also sampled one of my friend's onion rings, which was really good. Attention to detail was on point, especially since it was so busy; our server highlighted my No Mayo request in yellow on our order slip so that the chef couldn't miss it. Prices are reasonable and parking is plentiful. American Host is clearly loved by the community and is the perfect place for traditional diner fare. read more

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Decent breakfast spot in the Lampoc area. Service was awesome-- everyone was super nice and made sure that we had our coffee and that everything was okay. Portions are also huge for the price, and I loved how all the food wasn't too salty. I ordered the custom omelet with swiss cheese, spinach and mushrooms and I loved how they put almost 3 slices of swiss cheese with my omelet. read more

Gosh, I'm stunned I have not performed a review until now. I've been coming here for years, with friends, family and sometimes business breakfast/lunch meetings. With that said, considering food quality, cleanliness, service and all-around review it's awesome. Of course, there have been the rare occurrences of the gravy could have used a little more seasoning, or I'd like my coffee filled faster, but those were extreme rare moments out of the dozens of times I've come. Whether it's the lunch sandwiches/burgers, or the scrambles/omelets, this place will ensure you have a great meal selection/quality, lively environment (it's always busy) and you won't go home hungry. read more

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Great tasting plate, good service, clean restaurant, I'd definitely come again and would also recommend it to friends and family. read more

American Host Restaurant - Eggs Benedict - Diners Near Me - Lompoc, California

Found this place while searching the area for a nice breakfast spot. Their menu had breakfast and lunch served until they close. The french toast was okay but very filling! I will also point out that if you were to come here looking for good quality coffee, you might want to just stick to juice... the coffee was pretty meh. The waitresses were all very sweet and checked in on our table often. On another note, the bathrooms were extremely clean!! read more

American Host Restaurant - French Toast Deluxe, Apple juice - Diners Near Me - Lompoc, California

If you haven't been here yet, you're missing out! I went on Easter Sunday, right as it opened, and because the area had a rocket launch that morning the entire town was out for breakfast! That did NOT stop American Host from being the absolute BEST choice for Easter breakfast!! The service was still decently fast, for being so busy. Everyone was still sweet as pie, welcoming, and willing to help in any way they could. Thank you, American Host, for an amazing breakfast experience! read more

American Host Restaurant - Little scramble with extra crispy home fries - Diners Near Me - Lompoc, California

My family and I were visiting and we came down to this place and I gotta say it was just coziest and nicest restaurant I've ever been to. The service was great and the food was top tier. The atmosphere was very homey too! I definitely will be coming back next time I visit. Thanks for such a great meal (: read more

American Host Restaurant - Fluffy Buttermilk pancakes with a side of over medium eggs and bacon with sausage. With a side of home fries !!! - Diners Near Me - Lompoc, California

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Overpriced Waitress made us feel like I was stealing because i got a 2nd cup of coffee and filled my canister up 2 cups only So she charged me extra shame of them ill never go back 12.99 plus 3.49 for coffee added 1 extra dollar 22.00 bucks total read more

A nice stop for breakfast after going for the rocket launch at Vandenberg. The food is good and prices are fair, however the coffee was pretty disappointing and tasted very off. read more

American Host Restaurant - Chicken and waffles - Diners Near Me - Lompoc, California

Love their waffles, light and airy. Have also enjoyed their omelette with spinach and cheese. Sandwiches are good too. read more

Killer breakfast spot. All made from scratch, huge portions and spot on service from a family that cares. I have only enjoyed breakfast here once and it was everything I could have asked for. Their gravy is the bomb.com.. read more

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What a great place! We found this restaurant by a recommendation from a friend who lives locally. We are so pleased we did. Starting with the service, above par, friendly staff and attentive. We each ordered a breakfast dish. I had the linguisa and eggs. I like my eggs over medium and quite often, I get runny whites in my eggs. These eggs were cooked to perfection, the sausage was cooked perfectly and the hash browns were right on point. My husband had the Hotcake deluxe. Hotcakes we're fluffy and moist and addicting good. Again, ordered the eggs over medium and again cooked perfectly. We sat on the patio and they were very happy to accommodate our little dog. Even gave her a chair to lay on. The patio ambiance was nice, open patio and just a wonderful dining experience. Thank you to the staff at American Host. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend if you are ever in the area read more

After eating here three days in a row during our visit to Lompoc I had to update our review to five stars. The food is as great as you would hope it would be at any restaurant, and the service rocks! There was a line out the door both weekend mornings that we were there and it's not hard to see why, but they have feeding the masses down to a science here and move people through quickly. Run don't walk to American host! read more

American Host Restaurant - Diners Near Me - Lompoc, California

Great greasy spoon Excellent service Biscuits and gravy are always on point Coffee is hot and delicious read more

I Love this place and the food we had was pretty killer, I dont think I have ever had but one bad experience here, and now in days thats pretty good i would say. today 08/29/2024 my wife and i had breakfast here, the food again was really good, the service was really good, my only beef for issuing a 3 star is because when i wen to pay my bill, there was a waitress and a hostess at the counter, the waitress looked at me and gave me a beautiful smile, but the cashier the hostess didnt even look up at me, just stuck out her hand, i gave her the bill and the money, no words no look nothing, usually when its the owner Dennis's daughter she always smile and asks right away how was everything? this girl didnt even look like she wanted t be there and made me feel the same, first time i walked up with a smile and it was literally taken away from me, lol. so after a few moments of uncomfortable silence i said yes the food was great so was the service, again she did not even look up just said glad to hear it. look this is pretty minor but it really made me feel i dont know how to say like i didnt matter i dont know, i will apologize to Denis for not reviewing him when thigs were amazing, which instead of taking it for granted i should have praised the American Host. I dont know her name, and wouldn't mention it if i did, but if someone is not ready to deal with the public put them somewhere else until they are ready, a big part of the dining experience is the ambiance, the food and the service, You dont need to kiss my ass but be pleasant, and act like you care if i enjoyed my time there. Ryt now prices are up, so when we are able to go out, we should at least feel like we are appreciated, again i know its a small matter I just didnt expect it from American Host. All I can say is bummer, the ending was a bummer, the waitress there looked like she was new maybe in training but smiled ryt away, the waitress we had an amazing shorty, Smiled all the time kept asking how was everything, how it tasted if we needed anything, everyone was great it was just the last part that was way off its mark. I couldnt leave a five star, maybe a 4 star, but felt a 3 star was warranted is it bummed my outing with my wife a bit. and Finally to be fair to Denis B. and the American Host, I will update this review next time we visit. Ok well Yelp U Got It I AM BACK and the Praising and the Reality check are on the table. and keep in mind this is the 1 of a handful of times I had issues here in the last thousand years so its still pretty good record. But Dennis also keep this in mind as well, if this was my first time here and this happened I probablly wouldnt be back too soon, there a few good places in Lompoc for breakfast, and like I say People, Use Your Voice and wallet, if the prices go up but the service does not or go down, Drop'em get out of town, dont stay and be clown. Thanx as Always CFFA read more

Have to admit I'm a fan of breakfast. Was hoping for the best, but the food was disappointing. Went with my friend, and she agreed. Service was great. Wanted to give a higher rating, but the food was blah. read more

The best fried chicken with honey glaze. Crispy outside, tender meat, sauce to make it just right with flavor of balancing sweet with savory. We went back the next day to get just the chicken! As you can see from photos we had 2 feasts. Everything was great but the stand out was chicken read more

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One of the best breakfasts in town! Can't beat this place in "bang-for-Buck". I wish it was open longer so you'll have to squeeze in sometimes when it's busy, and rightfully so. I usually get the American Host Breakfast which has eggs, potatoes, a meat option, and pancakes. It's my go-to order there and I can't NOT get it! Their orange juice is great and has the right amount of pulp for those who like a natural feel to their orange juice. I've had other options here as well such as the biscuits and gravy and was pleased. Full of flavor, the gravy was not soupy. It was that THICCC gravy with sausage bits added in giving more flavor to savor! Biscuits are great here whether you have them in the biscuits and gravy or alone with some butter and jam. read more

Food, service, and ambiance are all excellent! My favorite breakfast spot in town. Prices are fair and portions are generous. Always a good vibe when we come here! read more

I would drive out here just for this delicious breakfast spot. First time here, and it was busy, but there is a lot of seating indoor and outdoor. We were sat quickly and the service was awesome! All of the staff are so nice, everyone looks like they are happy to be at work. We ordered a build your own omelette with hash browns and the gaviota. The gaviota is basically a biscuit breakfast sandwich with egg and ham, topped with sausage gravy. So savory, and will definitely fill you up. The menu here is so fun, there are tons of sweet waffle creations. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Food was great! But service was bad I didn't get my drinks refilled, didn't come to our table once to make sure if we needed anything or if we needed to order something else she just put our receipt in the table and never came back. read more

Good solid American food with outstanding service. My waitperson did her job exceedingly well!

We came to visit Lompoc from SB and looked up on yelp good breakfast places and so glad we stopped here. The service and food were amazing. Everyone working there had a smile on their face and looked happy to be working. The portions are huge, and the prices are fair. I love how all the meals came with little American flags. The place was clean and there is lots of parking. Do yourself a favor and try this American breakfast shop. read more

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We enjoyed the breakfast here! Great coffee and excellent service. Be prepared to wait but it's worth it! They are not shy with the bacon which we very much appreciated. Very accommodating- we had a group of 8. read more

This was my first time here. I came on a Monday around 10:30. They told us the wait time was about 15 min and we got seated in 5 min. The food was good and the service was fast. I will be back for lunch. read more

If you're in Lompoc just come here for breakfast. You'll thank me later. The food is tasty and fresh. The staff is friendly and if you sit at the bar you just might get a little extra special treatment. It's a cool diner style ambiance with a great staff OH AND GOID PRICES read more

American Host Restaurant - Hotcake Deluxe with a side of ham.( substitute egg whites ) - Diners Near Me - Lompoc, California

I was in Lompoc visiting my close friend Fr. John at St. Timothy Antiochian Orthodox Church for old calendar Easter and took my mother to American Host for breakfast. Wow, the next time I come up for a visit I am coming back for breakfast! I had the Elvis Waffles without whipped cream and my mom had the Blueberry Pancakes. I wish I could have heard the server's name though her mask, but everyone inside was having a good time and I felt bad in asking her to repeat herself a couple of times. Breakfast was great, service was fantastic and I would tell them to get Fr. John to bless their restaurant, but I think they are already receiving their blessings. read more

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We were visiting Lompoc and this restaurant was recommended by a local. It is a casual diner atmosphere. The menu had an all day breakfast items. My husband had the Reuben sandwich with French fries. I had the pork chop with eggs, hash brown, and biscuits. The food was hearty. The hash brown was crispy as I requested but a little salty to my liking. Our server was attentive. read more

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Great good, great portions at great prices. Food is always tasty and I always have enough. Most folks leave with leftovers. Breakfast is a must here, so many options. read more

American Host Restaurant - Diners Near Me - Lompoc, California

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