Hamburger and blt were excellent! Servers were attentive. Wonderful experience! Plenty of seating including a covered patio. Ambiance was like a family gathering. read more

Great Food Great Service Very clean Pricing is very good Its win in every way

Good breakfast food. Pancakes are alright, biscuit and gravy is a 10 because of the gravy. They always got the same pleasant and speedy servers working. My favorite thing is the outside seating dark and early in the morning. It is pretty awesome for like 10 outta 12 months a year. Even with heaters January and February are pretty cold out there. read more

I was told this was the "Best Breakfast in Lodi" and it might be. It was crowded and the service on point with a menu full of breakfast staples. At this point in my "maturity" I crave something special at breakfast that rises above "big portions" and I didn't get that here. But if service and big portions are your bag, and you're in Lodi, I suppose this is the place for you. read more

THE best place to have breakfast or lunch in Lodi hands down. I was floored the first time I had their carnitas quesadilla. Amazing. Hard for me to get anything else. Good sized portions. All the food is made with good ingredients and care. Really nice and professional staff. It's what Black Bear Diner aspires to be. read more

Hands down my FAVORITE breakfast spot in Lodi! The food is always so good and the portion sizes are huge! They have the sweetest staff working there, you are always made to feel at home when you visit. I love sharing the very large short stack combo with my little man but if I were to order something just for me, it would definitely be the Poorman's Benedict! It's not unlikely to experience a short wait on the weekends but it is well worth it! read more

Avenue Grill - Breakfast combo... 2 giant pancakes, sausage and eggs! More than enough for the two of us! - American Near Me - Lodi, California

Ok first this was the first time we have been here and it was in middle of the week!! It's was really busy and that is a good sign !! The building and inside was nice with patio seating as well as inside ! Service was excellent!! Coffee always filled and our server did a great job!!! Food was great !! I will put up a couple of pics!! We will definitely be back again so I can give them that extra star!! If you are close to Lodi! Make the time to come check this place out!!! Omg!! You won't be disappointed!! read more

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1st time Oct. 2025 (chance encounter) breakfast and the service was fast and personable. Coffee never stopped. The food was tops, hot and plenty. Comfortable seating and nice looking interior. A lot of outdoor seating under huge patio. read more

We walked in Sunday around 11:30am. It was busy, but they were able to seat us inside right away. Outside seating was all taken. Before we sat down, an outdoor table opened up so we were able to move outside. We ordered eggs benedict with gravy, French toast, blueberry pancake, veggie omelette. The food took maybe 15 mins to arrive. It was a bit of a wait time. Food was good. Typical American breakfast. But the eggs benedict wasn't a poached egg. Easy parking in parking lot shared with other business. read more

Avenue Grill - Eggs Benedict with gravy, French toast, blueberry pancake, veggie omelette. - American Near Me - Lodi, California

Avenue Grill is popular. We only had to wait about 15 min for a table on the patio. Staff were all personable and friendly. Food was up to our expectations for a good breakfast. We ordered a couple of big pancakes which were light, fluffy and delicious. The inly complaint is they did not serve real maple syrup with them. read more

I've been eating at "The Grill" for over 20 years during two owners. The food is always good and the staff is super friendly. My favorites for breakfast include: basic bacon & eggs, French Toast, biscuits & gravy, and when really hungry the Poor Man's Benedict (eggs, sausage patty, biscuit, all covered with gravy, and a side of potatoes. Lunch: they're known for their awesome burgers. The Avenue is huge. I often get the smaller "Mary Jane." The French Fries are large servings. read more

Fab! Excellent service by Stacey! Busy darling place. Well organized and staffed. Large menu. All cooked to order. The omelette can be 3 or 5 eggs. Wow! I went 5. Cooked to my request. flavorful. Country potato was great. Like them done! We also had french toast. It was delicious. Just the texture and flavor was so good. Bacon and eggs too. Coffee too. Can't wait to return. read more

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Always our go to for breakfast. Food is always fresh, service is alwaaays good and they never disappoint.

Looking for a hardy breakfast place in Lodi. So glad we stopped here. I ordered the Poor Man's Benedict and the hubby ordered the Breakfast Quesadilla. Had to try the hotcakes too so we ordered a small side, it was pleasantly not small. The serve big portions! I am a big biscuits and gravy and they did not disappoint! Under the biscuits and gravy is one egg and one sausage patty. I really enjoyed my meal. Had to bring half home. Breakfast quesadilla was good but it had a lot of potatoes. This is why the review is only four stars. It could've been filled with more of the ham and vegetables, just less potatoes. The hotcakes flavor was really great. It wasn't dense, which is good but it wasn't fluffy either. You have to eat those quickly but even cold it was okay. We will be back when we are in the area. Oh and great customer service! read more

Avenue Grill - Breakfast quesadilla - American Near Me - Lodi, California

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Amazing food, super attentive service, and really cute and cozy atmosphere! First time but we will definitely be back!

Fabulous experience at Avenue Grill. You'll find this gem in the Rite Aid shopping center. When I pulled up and saw the line out front I knew it was going to be a wait but also they'd have fabulous breakfast. I checked in, waited 15 minutes or so, my mom arrived and they called us to our table. We sat inside; there is indoor, covered patio and tables out front dining areas. We were greeted and served our beverages by a sweet, young gal. Desiree was our waitress. She was friendly, looked happy to be there and provided us a great experience with ordering our food, receipt of our meals and checked on us throughout our experience. There are several wait staff members and they all were hustling, friendly and seemed to be working together to refill drinks, get food served, bus tables, etc. The restaurant was super busy. I had the meat lovers omelette. Normally it's served with 5 eggs, I opted for 2. This reduces the price by a couple bucks. But that's not why I opted for less eggs. The omelette was LOADED, jam packed with ham, bacon, sausage and I opted for Jack cheese. Normally comes with potatoes but I declined them, just a personal preference. Instead of toast or English muffin I opted for a home made biscuit. Biscuit looked to be baked on a muffin tin and was dynamite! I cannot say enough good about our meal. Food was fresh, cooked to order, hot and generous portions. Several cooks in the kitchen, hustling and working on orders. Amazing to watch their hard work and the beautiful meals. My mom got this potato, bacon, peppers, onions cheese concoction minus the green peppers with two over medium eggs on top. Huge portion, loaded with bacon, cheese...She has enough leftovers for two lunches this week. It seems a bit pricey but totally worth the 30 minute drive, 15ish minute wait to be seated then a quickly cooked, served, fresh hot meal, ginormous portions and totally worth the price. Please tip the wait staff well, they deserve a 20% or greater tip. Thank you Desiree!!!! read more

Avenue Grill - This place! Can't wait to review. This breakfast WOWED me. Worth the drive and wait. - American Near Me - Lodi, California

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Don't waste your time looking for someplace else to eat. This is the best spot I've found in the area. Huge portions of food and worth every dime!! Good coffee, great breakfast food and friendly service. Food comes out fast and hot!! I cannot wait to eat here again!! read more

It was great I love it I went there and everyone was really nice and welcoming the food was great

It started off a bit rough. A nice young man told to sit anywhere, easy enough to say, but at 7:30 am on a Saturday morning, they were already almost full. So we grabbed the closest, a 4 top, table. But then a very worried young waitress rushed over and blurted out we couldn't sit there. It seems that was the unofficial "Breakfast Club" table. So, ok. One other table was free, and we moved. We, mere passer-byers, watched in curiosity as the mysterious claimants, 3 old guys, arrived shortly thereafter. Maybe we had nearly infringed on honored, Lodi War Heroes? Or small town royalty? No hard feelings. As luck would have it, we ended up with Stacy as our server, instead. A delightful, animated personality, extremely informative and so friendly, she made it impossible to give the opening drama a second thought. Loved the vast breakfast menu, but our breakfast order was predictable for us. When visiting a small town diner in the dead center of the San Joaquin Valley (think 'Happy Days' territory) you would be daft to do otherwise than look for the greatest Chicken Fried Steak in town. Mr. B's CFS breakfast came with a sizeable serving of potatoes and properly executed fried eggs. His pancakes, we would not return for, but I have to admit, they generously covered a separate plate. A word of warning, they have a nice choice of omelets. These start with 5 eggs. You could easily split an order and waddle out of there, stuffed. They looked really wonderful, and were popping up on most of the tables surrounding us. I would not have hesitated to order one, if the fried chicken hadn't already caught my eye. Served as breakfast, my meal included my choice of scrambled eggs (very nicely done), tasty potatoes, and English muffin. The chicken? Looked great, but in all honesty, was under seasoned and close to being overcooked. I would return for an omelet, not this. The gravy is a thick, southern style, cream gravy. Overall, our experience was a happy one. I cannot say enough about Stacy, her exuberant personality and excellence as a server. This place exists on the shoulders of the humble, hard working middle class and substantial retiree population. They instinctively know where to find the best food and best prices. This fits the bill. read more

Avenue Grill - Chicken fried chicken (1 large breast), gravy on the side. - American Near Me - Lodi, California

Generally, I liked my experience but it didn't wow me. Ambiance: (3/5) I really liked all the seating provided but there were a lot of flies. Price: (5/5) The portion shown in my picture is half. The prices are amazing especially for the amount of food you get. Food: (3/5) The omelette had a lot of veggies but it was not season at all. Potatoes also needed seasoning. I also got a French toast which comes on sourdough which I believe wasn't the correct choice. The bread was harder than a normal French toast I get. Service: (5/5) Food comes out quickly and staff is very nice. In conclusion, I likely won't be coming back here. read more

Avenue Grill - American Near Me - Lodi, California

Sausage was terrible. Ordered the full breakfast. Potatoes had onions in them, which I hate, but I know some places do it that way. Its whstever. But the sausage was so disappointing. When you bite into it, you could taste the water inside it. For a place in lodi to serve this type of frozen meat, when there is so much better quality sausage around is disappointing. The service was not great. All the tables were wiped down, and left wet. Food took a half hour with three cooks. Won't be back. read more

First time to this Restaurant in Lodi. Stacey our waitress was amazing. She took are orders and before I take a sip of my coffee are orders your in from of us and there were five of us. And the food was delicious they also had mimosas and my daughter and I had two so good. read more

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avenue grill is such a hidden gem! it's a little hole-in-the-wall spot, so seating can be limited on busy days -- but trust me, the food makes it so worth it. the service is always a 10/10. the staff is friendly, quick, and genuinely welcoming. it has a cozy, laid-back atmosphere that makes it the perfect place to come for breakfast. everything i've tried has been delicious, and the quality is always consistent. whether you're a local or just passing through, this is one of those spots you'll be glad you found. read more

the hot grilled chicken is very soft and has no sugar. the fresh green salad is a nice low calorie food. this friendly diner is a great place to eat a healthy meal. read more

the giant hamburger is very big and tasty. the hot pork quesadilla has lots of melted cheese. this friendly diner is a great place to eat breakfast. read more

We're here from out of town and I did a search on Yelp for a decent breakfast/brunch spot. Avenue Grill is located in a shopping plaza on Lodi Ave. with plenty of shared parking available. This is a total local spot where the waitresses seemed to know many of the customers. It's somewhat of a hole-in-the-wall inside, but they have a covered patio area outside to accommodate extra seating. We arrived around 9:00am on a Sat. morning and seated right away, but when we left, there were already people waiting outside. They're open every day from 6am - 2pm (Sat. until 3pm) and breakfast is served all day. Their menu offers a myriad of breakfast and lunch options, such as omelets, pancakes, French toast, burgers, sandwiches and salads. Prices are on par with typical coffee shops. I ordered the One French Toast Combo which came with 2 bacon and 1 egg (although they gave me 3 bacon and 2 eggs) for $10.50. I asked for a side of peanut butter with my French toast because PB makes me happy. The French toast was thin but tasty. The bacon was crispy and perfect in every way. And the eggs were sunny as I like my days. Hubby got the egg breakfast with linguica which came with country style potatoes and toast for $9.50. He loved every bite of it! They give big portions so it's an excellent value. Service is really what puts this place over the top! Our waitress (wish I would've gotten her name) literally ran the show. She was covering many tables at once and always with a smile on her face. I'd highly recommend this place and will definitely return the next time I'm in town! read more

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I went with a Compadre of mine, I had never been, what a pleasant surprise, the food was outstanding, served to perfection, the staff were polite, professional and attentive, the dining room is a little small but there is outdoor covered dining, all in all the dining room was very clean and inviting. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

This is a great place to eat! They serve a delicious breakfast and lunch. The port are large , you won't go away hungry. The service is excellent! read more

First time coming to this place. Great atmosphere! Awesome table service and the food was fantastic. I'd recommend it to anybody

Avenue Grill is always busy, but they do a great job of turning the tables and getting everyone accommodated. The food is great and they do not skimp on portions! Also important is that they get the orders right! If you ask for crispy bacon or country potatoes, that's what you get! Their pancakes are probably the best around. Plenty of menu options also! The servers are fantastic and helpful and all of them keep the coffee coming! You can't miss having a great breakfast or lunch at Avenue Grill. read more

Everything was delicious and the staff was super friendly. The outdoor seating is comfy and breezy.

First time here as we were out of town in the great Lodi, I thought the food (breakfast burrito) was good at first...until several hours later, my stomach had the worst bubbles guts, severe cramping, teeth clenching pain!!! I didn't even make it home before I had to pull over at a gas station in Sacramento and blew it up! I had 15 minutes left until I was home and I almost pulled over on the side of the road or was going to go in my pants, I accepted it at that point and said F it, it was that bad, nothing else I could do! And for the record this was the ONLY thing I ate today. I hope if you ever eat here, you have a stomach of iron because this was by far the worst experience ever. That was my first and last time read more

Today was our first time going here. It was a full house so that told us the food must be good. I had the Veggie Potatoes and that was pretty good. Hubby is very picky with his Chicken Fried Steak and he said their's is the best he's had so that sealed the deal for him. Service was really good. Our waitress was friendly and checked up on us a few times to make sure we were OK and if we needed anything. That is always a plus. We will definitely go back here. Hubby will try their Chicke Fried Chicken next. read more

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I have only eaten breakfast here but is is always great. Hit this spot whenever I am in town.

Get there early or expect a wait. Just good cooking at a good price. Food is served hot with large portions.

First visit to Avenue Grill...food was so good. The pancakes are massive. A couple of us got the pancake combo. One with bacon and eggs over easy, the other with ham and scrambled eggs. The pancakes are delicious and the ham was thick cut and nicely salty. You get a lot of bacon and the over easy eggs we're cooked to perfection. The carnitas quesadilla was spot on and you will have food to go unless you are very, very hungry!! The service here is excellent and I never had an empty cup of coffee! read more

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Go for Breakfast often and it's very consistent. Food and staff is amazing as well as the price and serving size

Fantastic food! Great choices and a lot of food for not a lot of money. Prices are great! Waitstaff was very friendly and attentive! Highly recommend! read more

Avenue Grill - Two flapjacks, two eggs, two sausages. - American Near Me - Lodi, California

Indoors and outdoors can get a little cold in winter .summer a little bit hot but food is great good portions and I still go there and love it.. read more

Always looking for new places to eat when visiting from out of town. This place didn't disappoint. Loved the homie feel. The book shelves and Americana decor was very nice. The food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the chicken fried steak eggs over easy. The portions were perfect. The waitress and staff were very friendly and the service was great. The only thing I can say negatively about this place was the food took a little longer than expected, but I would definitely come back. read more

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