Amy's Cafe

4.0 (471 reviews)

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Tania L.

I have been wanting to try this place for a while now. Finally came around to getting to try it and it was fantastic. The food is delicious and the menu is rather large, so something for everyone. I wanted to try everything, I did get some pancakes which were a classic staple for dinner / brunch spots. I even got a crunchy taco which was so good and they give salsa on the side to dress the taco up. The ambience is very casual and the place is not super large but they make use of all the space pretty well. The service was great and we were seated right away. I'm only bummed they aren't open later most days. I also wasn't a big fan of the coffee, it was a little on the light side for my taste but not bad. I would come back and try something new because they have so many options, it all sounded so tasty. I would say this is a much better version of a local chain breakfast spot. Don't let the outside fool you, and be carful not to pass the parking lot since there is only one entrance/ exit area.

Victoria B.

My fiancé & I wanted to go out for breakfast and decided to check out this place. I've actually never been here before but we wanted to try somewhere new. I ordered the country fried steak & eggs. For my two sides I got the cottage cheese and dollar pancakes. I enjoyed my country fried steak and they had good cottage cheese (some places don't lol). The pancakes were okay. My fiancé got the Canadian bacon & eggs. For his two sides he got hash browns and biscuits & gravy. He really loved the biscuits & gravy, he said it was so good. He enjoyed his Canadian bacon as well but said he would probably order them crispier next time. He didn't like the hash browns that much though, he said some parts tasted cooked good and some didn't. Overall though, we enjoyed our meal! It was a good first time experience. Their menu is also pretty big. I didn't see a lot of menu photos on here so I made sure to take pics of the whole thing. I definitely want to come back to try some of their lunch items next time and maybe even dessert. We also got seated pretty quickly and parking was fine. :)

Rita B.

We were unfamiliar with it, but stopped by Amy's because it was near my daughter's house and near the freeway to head home. I'm so glad we took the chance! This is a small establishment next to a motel (wasn't too excited for that, thinking it would be crowded). The parking lot is very small with small parking spaces. The inside is homey and seemed to be filled with locals not motel guests. We were seated immediately with drink and food orders taken soon after. There were five of us but the food still came out quickly. I ordered my standard biscuit and gravy breakfast which is definitely not their specialty. Later I saw that they offered menudo but I didn't see it on the menu and I was sad because I would rather have had that. Oh well, I'll need to come back. I'm sorry I didn't take photos of the food. Lunch is served all day and the Parmesan burger was really good. They have hot sauce on the table but also offer a trio of salsas for your food and they were all really good. I recommend Amy's; it isn't fancy at all but offers good satisfying food!

Michael A.

First time coming here place was a little very busy. Staff was nice and friendly and food was good. Place seemed to be clean. I would give this place another try. The only thing parking is a little rough small parking lot and the rest of the parking is for a hotel only.

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Carrie U.

Went here for the first time yesterday and was really impressed. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was delicious. I had the chilaquiles skillet with chorizo and home fries. Portions were big. I'm planning on going back next week!!!

Stef M.

Well I visited here twice this trip and had the eggs Benedict delicious big portions . My friends had the omelette which came with TWO sides a lot of food and no complaints.The bisc and gravy was good . The waiter was un believable he was so accurate and speedy . The place seems busy but not hard to get a table . Definitely returning

Don't be fooled by the parking lot, this diner is a hidden gem! Everything we had was delicious, the service was fast (especially for a Saturday morning!) and we would highly recommend! The only downside was that the menu had so many great options it was hard to decide

Kayla B.

I had a family member give us a certificate for Amy's so my sister and I decided to give it a try. We went on a Monday afternoon a bit before 2 and we saw they close around 3 on every day besides Tuesday so we wanted to make it a fast trip. Walking in we saw the restaurant was a bit slow and there were only 2 other customers there. Very cute little diner with paintings and little decorations. I got the Ham, Turkey, and Bacon club with onion rings and my sister got the avocado burger with fries. They were both delicious and it took me by surprise that the restaurant was as slow as it was with such good comfort food. The waitress we had was so nice and attentive she checked in 3-4 times and we didn't have a single complaint. The serving size was so big especially for the prices. I would totally recommend coming to check them out.

Daryl E.

Usually come here for breakfast since the omelettes are very nice portions and reasonably priced. (And the service is always A+) Decided to pop in for lunch the other day and tried the two taco plate with a chicken enchilada on the side. Two taco plate came with chips and salsa - you can tell the chips are made in house, Salsa is very tasty. Tacos were well made Chicken enchilada was the star, very well made. Can't go wrong with this place.

Evelyn R.

Wowza. This little place packs a punch in the food department. I used yelp of course to locate it and it's a very small diner along Magnolia Boulevard in Riverside . All the reviews are amazing and mine will be the same. The portions were large. I generally get chicken fried steak when I'm out to breakfast and I know that I'm never gonna eat the whole thing and this was no exception. Over medium eggs, perfectly cooked. Chicken fried steak, a generous portion with a really tasty gravy no flour taste in it had added pepper delicious. The hash browns were in a log formation and thick - not super crispy and stringy. I also had sourdough toast and a cup of coffee, which I don't normally drink, but their coffee was really good too! From the moment I walked in the door the servers were attentive and quick and friendly, everything I look for in a server at a restaurant. Humorous and funny. The price for my meal ran around 15 bucks and the coffee was additional on top of that. Super good price for the quality of this place that seems to be a hidden gem in Riverside! Kudos Amy's!! (They also seem to have some great Mexican options. There were lot of people after me and around ordering enchiladas and things like that - Viva)

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Kathy V.

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So good! If you are looking for some good comfort food please stop by Amy's Cafe! I had the huevos rancheros and they were delish. I got to choose between corn or flour tortillas and they gave plenty of tortillas to soak up the chili verde sauce. I loved that the eggs were covered in the chili verde sauce (full of melt in your mouth pork). The beans and rice was on point! I also, shared the biscuits and gravy with my eating companion... the half order was plenty for the 2 of us! They give you a biscuit split in half drowned in their pipping hot gravy. YUM! We also got a breakfast skillet. OMG! The mega skillet was full of sausage, bacon, ham, mushrooms, onions and peppers. It definitely is enough for 2 because it comes with your choice of toast, biscuits and gravy or pancakes. The pancakes are really good and plentiful per order. I do not usually like pancakes but I did enjoy the side of pancakes. MUST TRY PLACE for breakfast or brunch! I cannot vouch for lunch/dinner. read more

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Nutan C.

9 years ago

Went there for brunch today. Though it's not offered, they made me chilaquiles. That was awesome. Food was great. We were stuffed and satisfied. However, service sucks. And my son found hair in his lemonade. Eww. But they made a fresh one and it was fine. 3 stars cuz of food vs. service. read more

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Hannah K.

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12 years ago

Order the breakfast enchiladas with eggs. Holy lord, that plate is a serious game changer in the breakfast foods world. HANGOVER FOOD YA'LL! I mean, or anytime.. French toast is also the business, and they have waffles with ice cream, which reminds me of that scene in Little Miss Sunshine. Never came for lunch or dinner, but anytime I'm out for breakfast in Riverside this is typically my go-to spot. Nothing fancy, and almost a little hole in the wall if you drive by too quickly--but if you live in the area you have to check this place out. Portions are generous, so normally my friend will order a savory dish and I get a sweet one and nibble off both. Yummmmm. 4 Stars here, only because it seems like every time I'm here it takes an eensy bit too long for food to arrive, but if you can handle waiting a moment it is worth it. read more

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ruth r.

9 years ago

Very nice surprise! Really good food. Servers a bit slow, but it was worth it Doesn't look very appealing from the exterior. I'll definitely be back to check out their other entrees! read more

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Chelsea S.

10 years ago

I wouldn't come back to this restaurant. The only thing my husband and I liked were their pancakes. They were delicious and fluffy! Bacon didn't taste like bacon..eggs were not very edible, dirty atmosphere.. read more

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Rafael G.

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12 years ago

Fifteen minutes after I placed my order, the waitress informed me that they were "out of macha." And their forks were dirty. Food was OK. Nothing special about this place. It's way over-rated. Won't be returning. read more

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Amanda H.

12 years ago

This place may look dingy from the outside, but don't let that fool you. The inside is super clean, the people are nice and the food is good. We went in for a late breakfast and got the Mon-Fri Special - a great deal! Biscuits/gravy, eggs and hash browns for under $5?? Umm yes please! read more

Amy's Cafe - Mon-Fri breakfast special! Under $5! - Diners Near Me - Riverside, California

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EmilyJane B.

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UH... MUH... GUH. if you ever find yourself in Riverside around breakfast time, DO NOT MISS AMY'S CAFE. they made THE BEST OMELET I'VE EVER HAD. it's got a small-town diner feel. i believe MELISSA was the name of the server--apologies, if my memory fails me. she was more than happy to answer my million questions and offered expert advice on what to order. ABOUT THE OMELET: first of all, IT IS YUUUUGE. it looked a little cheesy (pardon the pun) with square slices of swiss cheese covering the omelet like a bad roofing job. esthetically, shredded cheese would've looked nicer, but once i took the first bite--it could've looked like open heart surgery--it was the best-tasting omelet i've ever had! i had the ARIZONA OMELET with Bell Peppers, Onions, Spinach, Avocado, Tomato and Cheese. Since i'm an unrepentant carnivore, i added to my omelet CHOPPED HOT LINKS. HOLY MOTHER OF GOD, was it a religious experience and CHOCK FULL OF FOOD! a bounty of ingredients in every bite. this omelet was HUGE AND TASTY. plus, choose ANY TWO of their sides--you are not restricted to a starch and a umm... non-starch. sides include HOME FRIES, HASH BROWNS, FRUIT, COTTAGE CHEESE, TOMATOES, GRITS, TOAST, PANCAKES, ENGLISH MUFFIN, BAGEL, FRENCH TOAST, or BISCUITS AND GRAVY. i chose HOME FRIES with ADDED-ON BELL PEPPERS AND ONIONS, and FRENCH TOAST. it was a mountain of HOME FRIES O'BRIEN, fluffy and crisp. ever been disappointed to dig into your home fries and discover the crispiness was just the outside surface area of a thick pile of bland potatoes? NOT HERE. the potatoes had CRISP EDGES THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE GARGANTUAN PILE. the FRENCH TOAST was good, tho unremarkable. next time i vow to try my first BISCUITS AND GRAVY--this seems like the place to do it. the ORANGE JUICE seemed to be from concentrate but better than supermarket concentrate. i hoped for at least Tropicana Pure Premium but i needed OJ to complete this incredible breakfast and it turned out pretty good. THE MEAL FILLED MY PLATE, AND THEN SOME. even with my huge appetite, i was only able to comfortably eat about 2/3 of the meal. but 2 hours later, it was all gone. look at the photos. THIS PLACE IS THE BEST! happy Yelping and here's to tasting life! :) . read more

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Nicole R.

14 years ago

This place is really good when you want a big meal and don't have a whole lot of cash to spend. We ordered a Parmesan burger, a Pastrami Burger, a hot chocolate, and a cup of clam chowder soup, which all came to a little more than $17. When you can feed 2 people for under $20, and have leftovers to take home for tomorrow, I'm happy! read more

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Luis M.

12 years ago

I brought my family here based on Yelp reviews. The first time was amazing. The service was quick, friendly, and it was a great atmosphere overall. Second time: there was more people and the servers looked liked they hated their time there. That's fine, I understand how tough it can be because I use to do the same. The way the servers were speaking to us were completely different from the first time and made me uncomfortable. The food is still amazing! That stays constant. I can tell, however, the servers break under a little bit of stress. I will come back for the food but I will not be tipping anymore. Train your people better! read more

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Roman A.

11 years ago

I tried this this for the first time today (a Sunday) and I loved the place. It was very busy but our food and coffee came out quick and hot. I had an Ultimate Omelet which was perfect. I consider my self a picky person and have my regular spots to eat and I'm definitely adding this place to one of my favorite Breakfast spots. read more

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S M.

7 years ago

Great food and great service all the time. Everything we have always gotten is great. One of our favorites French toast and Chile verde omelette read more

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Surinder K.

11 years ago

We were a group of 5 people and went for breakfast. Little over priced but good. DEFINITELY needs EXPERIENCED WAITRESS to serve the customer. Coffee was served cold, upon asking several time she brought hot coffee without any creamer and other condiments for that again we had to wait 10 minutes. Definitely need new staff (WAITRESS) who knows what they are doing and not just after the tips. Also would be very nice if the place is renovated and cleaned little bit from inside and outside. read more

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Beth F.

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I have no complaints at all with Amy's. It's a typical diner, it's obviously not super fancy, but you get what you pay for, and then some. It's in kind of an odd location, next to a sort of creepy motel. But it has a nice parking lot and a nice, homey aura. The food was delicious, and, holy crap. I got such a huge portion that I ate over half of what I was served, and still took home a styrofoam container full of leftovers. I had the country scramble, which was good and filling. The gravy was delicious, made with bacon. Definitely not from a powder or a can, like at a place like Denny's. I know homemade gravy, and this was some of the best I've ever had at a place other than my Nana's. One friend got the french toast combo, and another got the belgian waffle special. The prices were really good, my meal cost about $7. There are different breakfast specials for $5 every morning. Also, if you go to the cafe's Facebook page, you can see photos uploaded of the menu. Check it out, if you're looking for really good food for an even better price! read more

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Amy M.

11 years ago

As a self-confessed food snob, I won't pay for breakfast food anywhere else. We have gone almost every weekend since we've discovered this place! The omelettes and skillets are incredibly fresh, their pancakes and French toast have just the right amount of cinnamon, salsa tastes homemade, gravy is only OK, but who cares when the biscuits are that fluffy & good, fruit is fresh-cut, they have grits! (rare in CA). Normally I have a light appetite, but when you have 4 people the plates barely fit on the table and it makes me so happy! I could go on forever & I haven't even made it to the lunch & dinner menus yet lol. Waiters seat people quickly even when there is the after-church line. Sometimes service is a bit slow, but that is rare and will be fixed promptly after flagging any server down. read more

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Marcos C.

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10 years ago

Very clean establishment, conveniently located in the parking lot of the sands motel and across the street from Kaiser Hospital. Their menu has a wide variety of food ranging from Southern to Mexican and back. Apart from the expanded menu are daily deals for every day of the week alongside signature soups of the day. Popular due to their tasty savory crunchy and soft shell tacos has many customers flocking in on Tuesday. Definite recommendation for a budget lunch day or night. read more

Amy's Cafe - Crunchy Ground beef tacos, chilli cheese fries, and soft shell chicken taco. - Diners Near Me - Riverside, California

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Kerri P.

4 years ago

Best breakfast place I've been to in a long time. Huge portions, good prices, and friendly service. It was also quiet. A diamond in the ruff. Seriously, give it a try. read more

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Tam P.

7 years ago

Spent my Saturday brunch here. Place was clean, was not crowded. My group and I were able to grab a seat when we got in. I ordered the country fried steak and eggs with French toast, my friend ordered some kind of burger. My steak was a bit over cooked and the gravy there was thicker than I'm used to. However, my friend who ordered the burger said it was amazing. A nice place for a nice Sunday brunch. Oh the French toast was out of this world, and perfectly done! read more

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Tammy K.

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11 years ago

I was visiting my Grandma in the hospital nearby and needed a place to eat dinner. Once again Yelp comes through! It was taco Tuesday. I had 2 ground beef tacos, they were very good and a great price. The service was excellent! Very friendly and attentive! read more

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Berenice T.

7 years ago

I am always a sucker for a good/homey breakfast spot and I think I found my favorite! The staff is so kind and the food is incredibly delicious! I got the huevos rancheros and let me tell you, to die for! Definitely coming back here again! read more

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Eddie F.

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I took my kids here and was not disappointed. We were seated quickly, and the food came out fast and was delicious. What else can I say. They have all of the ingredients I look for in a restaurant. read more

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Yasmin Z.

7 years ago

Pleasantly surprised. It's a little dinner not all that fancy. Went to breakfast during the week walked in and seated. Our waitress Kelly was supper nice and took care of us. The menu is reasonably priced and had a big variety to choose from. Very clean! Our food was good didn't take to long and high quality products. Would totally recommends his place read more

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Melissa H.

7 years ago

Great breakfast! We had the Huevos Campesinos, MBA Omelette, French Toast, and kids silver dollar pancakes. Everything tasted fresh and delicious! Just simple down home cooking. A+ read more

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Deanna B.

8 years ago

The food is Amazing. We had great service and very friendly people !! I always enjoy finding my laces where locals go ... the place most people drive by --- Will definitely go back again !!! read more

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Cindy B.

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So thankful my kid found this spot .. From beginning to end the experience was amazing!!! Welcoming, friendly, attentive and full of smiles ... The food was made exactly as we asked and i felt like i tasted the love they have not only for each other but for their job in my food. I highly recommend this spot!! Best mom and pop spot I've been to in a long time. read more

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Jenn S.

9 years ago

This was a place a family and i went to for breakfast here and there on weekends until the staff became unfriendly and my sandwich had mold read more

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Tamber M.

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My daughter and I came here for breakfast and they had a really good variety of items for pretty fair prices. I had a skillet that was super delicious. My daughter ordered the biscuits and gravy and really loved them. We will be retiring again. read more

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Tonya R.

8 years ago

A cute small diner with good biscuits and gravy. Burgers, some pretty decent burgers too.

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Hakan J.

5 years ago

Food is fresh delicious and inexpensive! Service is amazing. My wife and I love there breakfast. My only complaint is the lack of parking.

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Sandy V.

11 years ago

Tried this place for the first time today. The wait was about 10-15 minutes. The waitresses were courteous, kept checking to see if we needed anything. The food was great and you can't beat their prices. Definitely coming back soon! read more

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Julie S.

11 years ago

Busy busy and I know why! Ample portions for little money. Husband had a "short stack", two huge pancakes, two eggs, bacon & hash browns! I had a two egg omlet, loaded with meats, fresh fruit and English muffin. The best part is they use real cheese! (Not plastic cheesefood). Service prompt and pleasant. read more

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Eddie C.

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8 years ago

Found this little Gem close to home. I like to judge a place based on the quality of their simple dishes and I have to say the pancakes were delicious. Definitely recommend to stop by. read more

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Robin J.

12 years ago

Excellent breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Never disappointed. Service is friendly and efficient. Big portions! read more

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Terri C.

8 years ago

a true diamond in the ruff. but the food was so good and the portion size were incredible. my husband and i shared and we both are stuffed. don't let the outside fool you. we found our new favorite breakfast spot. and the service was spot on too. read more

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Hnyln E.

5 years ago

My boyfriend and I were looking for a last minute brunch spot and saw this place, I love it!! So cute inside and the service is awesome. Super friendly people and the food is pretty good. I got french toast & their french vanilla capp is SO GOOD. My bf got the country skillet and he liked it but didn't get to finish cause the portions are HUGE! Will definitely come back :) read more

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Evelyn O.

8 years ago

I wish I remembered our waitress name. We sat in the booth as you walk in to the right. She was wonderful. I think I left her a $6 or $7 tip on a bill that wasn't even $15. The food and her service was great. It was our first time but will not be the last time. I highly recommend. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Natalie B.

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At first sight its looks small & vacant, but then I read all of these great reviews and had friends also tell us how good it was, so we popped in for a visit. Walk in and a young lady tells us to have a seat wherever we'd like. Picked a booth up front, noticed the place is much larger than I thought and they seem to have a much older crowd of loyal regulars. Our server came over and took our orders promptly, the menu is huuuuugggggeeeee! I had a hard time settling on an item. Since I was starving I ordered the single cheese enchilada as an appetizer. For dinner my Hubby ordered the reuben sandwich with added chili cheese fries, while I went for the breakfast mega skillet. The enchilada was good but it came out incredibly fast that the cheese inside wasn't melted properly. My husband wasn't a fan of his reuben he said it was dry and the chili fries were just ok. The skillet I ordered was a gigantic serving of food, consisting of eggs, sausage, mushrooms etc on top off hash browns and a side of pancakes. All of it tasty, definitely boxed up leftovers. We hope to return and try different items, they have daily specials. A cozy diner that's very inexpensive and quick. read more

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Shellee H.

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Great food and service! My only concern for others is the location. It shares a parking lot with a run down motel. Parking was a problem but the breakfast is great. read more

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Selenne C.

10 years ago

Will not be returning. A Machaca plate is shredded beef with eggs not just eggs with a pinch of beef. No cook, spreading the pinch of beef and taking away the egg does not make it okay for you to serve. They ruined my favorite plate to order here. I wasevery upset. I also ordered lunch for my sister before she arrived at 1:10. She arrived minutes later only to wait 20 minutes and have her get up and ask for her meal which was not even ready yet as the server said. Service was really bad. I had to ask for my first and only coffee refill. And upon paying my Machaca plate was added to my bill. Of course, I went ahead and asked her to remove it. I needed more explanation for my bill and server turned around and asked for my daughter to explain. One, my daughter does not work for this place. Two, it is your job as a server to explain the bill fully. Three, I understand English and would have asked my daughter to translate. Don't know if you should visit here. read more

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Ricky F.

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15 years ago

I made the mistake of staying in the motel connected to this cafe. (shared parking lot). Early Saturday morning, (7-8a), had great specials. They had an egg breakfast which consisted of three eggs, hash browns, toast and coffee for 4 bucks. Was really hungry so got an omelette ontop of that. Good mixture of ingredients in there. Very solid portions, very solid taste. Extremely good service, this diner really captures some of that home cozy feeling. Pros: portion/price ratio, taste of food, service Cons: location (not much goin on there at that area, however it's a few blocks from riverside general.) Would I return? Yes, they have specials almost everyday for dinner. Really good price and if it tasted anything near their breakfast, than it'll be fine. read more

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10635 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
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(951) 689-0296
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Hours

What time does Amy's Cafe open?

Amy's Cafe opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday.

What time does Amy's Cafe close?

Amy's Cafe closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Amy's Cafe closes at 8:00 PM on Tuesday.

Mon, Wed-Sun 7:00 AM - 3:00 PMTue 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Does Amy's Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Amy's Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Amy's Cafe have catering options?

No, Amy's Cafe does not have catering options.

Does Amy's Cafe have a happy hour?

No, Amy's Cafe does not have a happy hour.

Does Amy's Cafe serve alcohol?

No, Amy's Cafe does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Amy's Cafe allow dogs?

Yes, Amy's Cafe allows dogs.

Does Amy's Cafe have TVs?

Yes, Amy's Cafe has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Amy's Cafe have bike parking?

Yes, Amy's Cafe has bike parking.

Does Amy's Cafe have parking?

Yes, Amy's Cafe has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Amy's Cafe have free WiFi?

No, Amy's Cafe does not have free WiFi.

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American diner serving up comfort classics.

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Are the hours different? I don't see them open like how Yelp says at 7 am.

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So did Amy's move to another location? Sad to see it closed.

I'm here at the one on Magnolia and it's open. This is my first time here so don't know if there was any other location. Hopefully that answered your question 😊

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4.0(2k reviews)

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If I could rate separately for service I would give it a 5…read more This place is not lacking any help in the waiter and waitress department. We have not been here since the 90's and I have to say, it was much better back then. All in all, there is just no flavor. The salsa tasted like watery tomatoes, our waitress gave us a little side of habanero salsa to incorporate with it but that heat is the extreme for me. We ordered the Mesquite chicken and steak fajitas which were less than average. Not sure if it was just a bad day, but the taste of the protein did not match up to the wonderful smell of BBQ outside the restaurant. The tortillas were just ok, first batch was not even warm. My Michelada was good though. Bummer visit after being away for so long. Looks like the interior could stand a makeover.

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Where's my beer ?!?!?

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Waylan W. K.

3 years ago

My 70 Year old parents were out visiting. I took my 5 kids and parents to Amy's Cafe because of the food. We went into Amy's and ordered 9 meals with appetizers. All was good. My Dad, being the generous father he is had grabbed the bill and paid. He is a 74 year old who has always shown his appreciation to everyone by tipping them. My father has always worked hard for his money and thus he enjoys blessing those who are not appreciated and often overlooked by others. My father looked for the cooks and took one step into the servers area and handed each cook a gracious tip. A young tattooed hispanic individual aggressively raised his voice at my 74 year old father telling him to get out of the building. My father finished handing the cooks their tip and the server stepped toward my father and continue to raise his voice to a yell. The server stepped to my senior citizen father as to an aggressor who is only looking to fight. The server was so out of line, another older server yelled from across the dinning room to "stop talking" and "Shut-up", even calling him out by name. I quickly walk over to assess the problem and this b oy was telling us we needed to get out of the building. I told the server, "his actions are really over the top", ad I will not ever be coming back to this place, as my fathers was just showing gratitude to the cooks! Again, the server was just wanting to yell instead of being grateful of the generosity... I will never be stepping foot into that facility again. I have never been disrespected like that, as my senior citizen father also deserve to be honored when showing the kind hearted gift he was giving. The old owners would never allow this to have taken place. This testosterone filled egotistical individual needs to work somewhere in the back, where he does not communication with the people who are the customer. read more

Scott K.

10 years ago

Went in on a Sunday, place wasn't too crowded and went in with a party of six for breakfast. Wasn't greeted and when finally approached, was told to go sit anywhere. We got our menus and drinks quickly, but after that was ignored for 20 minutes, and saw others coming in after us served with their food brought out. Called a waitress and asked to have our order taken, she replied in a little rude fashion. Took our order, and food took an additional 30 minutes. My steak wasn't what i ordered, asked for medium rare came out well done, and that took an additional 10 minutes. Came here because of the reviews, never returning because of the service. read more

Mary J.

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10 years ago

I came here for the blueberry pancakes. It was my first time, and Monica took care of us. We sat at the breakfast bar and it was amazing seeing all the fresh food coming out of the kitchen. The blueberry pancakes and the biscuits and gravy were amazing. My boyfriend ordered the chile verde omlet with hash browns and french toast. All of our food was hot and fresh. They even offered blueberry syrup for my blueberry pancakes. Amazing! Thanks again for an anazing breakfast experience. read more

Barbra M.

15 years ago

after the good reviews i read I decided to give it a try. Went in for dinner. Waitress seemed to be more bussy talking to the cook then giving me good service. Decided to go a second time. The food was ok. Waitress (a different one from the previous time) was fast. But lacked being friendly. Would it kill her to crack a smile. All in all probably wont be back. There prices are cheap. so i guess if your looking for a cheap place to eat & dont mind the bad service this is your place. read more

Douglas A.

11 years ago

I eat at Amy's Cafe around 10 times per week, the food and service is exceptional. Usually when I go there I see friends or acquaintances I have known for more than 48 years. My favorite is the Border Omelet, has lots of peppers and onions. I also like Taco Tuesday read more

Luis M.

175

9 years ago

IHOP down the street has nothing on this place. Great service, great food and who cares about the price. When you have a great TASTY meal prices should always be irrelevant. I think we found or favorite breakfast safe haven. Lol read more

PJ R.

10 years ago

This place has DELICIOUS food and affordable prices. The servings are huge and the servers are AWESOME. Shoutout and Kudos to my favorite, superb servers Pattie & Mirriam. Thank you! read more

Jordan R.

10 years ago

Love, love, LOVE this place! My favorite Sunday morning breakfast. Wish I could go more often. Portions are big, prices are great, and the service is excellent! read more

Bryan T.

1 year ago

This is our go-to locally owned diner. My son loves coming here. The service is always fantastic and the food is always delicious. Highly recommend! read more

Magalahi I.

8 years ago

The food was okay it wasn't what I expected it to be. Will try something else next time and hopefully will have a change of heart for this place. read more