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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Eggs Benedict
    Justin D.

    5 stars! The atmosphere when you walk in is giving traditional diner with a pink flare. The staff was kind and the service was 10/10. There was plenty of seating but not ideal for big groups. The prices are around $20-25 and all of my friends agreed the food was delicious. I definitely recommend visiting when you're in the area!

    Benedict eggs, pancakes and a breakfast special
    Caro F.

    I visit Bonnie Lu's each time I'm in Ojai for over 20 years! It's the must go to brunch place in downtown Ojai for my family and I! The service is always super friendly and attentive with smiles. I tried the egg Benedict and it was amazing! My son got pancakes and they were super fluffy & tasty. My daughter had eggs and sausages with toasts and was also happy with her choice!

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    Lucy M.

    Classic American diner experience. Cute diner ambiance and friendly service. Went for the Lori's Chicken Fried Steak $22 (don't worry, it is beef) with sausage gravy and it was SUPER FILLING.

    Chicken fried steak 12-21-2025
    Truman W.

    Delicious hearty American comfort food at relatively cheap prices (especially if you're coming from the Ojai Valley Inn and their $75 weekend brunch buffet.) But what I like the most is the rustic homey ambience and welcoming staff that are very much a part of the Ojai experience. I had my first Ojai meal here in 2012 (my original Yelp review inexplicably disappeared) and the 'chicken' fried steak is still as good as I remembered. You will leave Bonnie Lu's satisfied in your stomach as well as in your heart.

    Veggie omelet with EXTRA carmelized onions on the side.
    Danada M.

    Very cute place with a cozy country feel. Food was great. Open till 2pm. Serve breakfasts all day. I ordered my hash browns "scattered with onions and peppers and CRISPY well done". I told our server these are the first great hash brown I've had in years. They were REALLY CRISPY. Almost too crispy but for me that's better than too soggy. (:-) Next time I'll just say well done and see how they come. The omelet plate shows a side order of caramelized onions that was ordered special and not on the standard veggie omelet. My bacon was perfectly extra crispy as I ordered. This is my friends favorite place so we will be back and I'll try a sandwich! If you find this review useful please VOTE!

    Milkshake
    Anastacia M.

    Cool restaurant with vintage decor right in the heart of town. The menu items have fun names such as the Strawberry Fields salad, the hippie yuppie sandwich, and dishes named after people like Kens breakfast. Our server was wonderful and very attentive. The food was delicious. They have many vegan options and lots of meat, chicken and fish. They have a wide selection of salads and sandwiches and breakfast is served all day! Love this place it's down homey with a fun retro vibe.

    Spinach mushroom omelet
    Juanita F.

    Once again my opinion my review. As we were leaving Ojai we decided to eat something homie. We asked a local, who was pretty funny and we thank him for the information, and he suggested this place. Boy was he spot on on what he suggested. As we walked in the staff was very friendly and the ambiance was fantastic with everyone saying hello. We were acknowledged right away and invited to sit anywhere we wanted. The first waitress came over to take our drink order. Then our drinks came right away. The second waitress showed up a few minutes later and took or food order. She made a few suggestions and I ordered the omelet with spinach and mushrooms with avocado and the hubby ordered the biscuits and gravy. Everything was delicious and I can't wait to come back here again.

    Steak and eggs John's prime plater with country potatoes (delicious)

    A local saw is looking around and said this is the best place in town for food. We walked in and had a nice welcoming atmosphere. Family owned and ran. I am waiting for food but for 1st impression, I am absolutely happy Okay all done The food was very good and the prices were average or in reality comparing to outside world very good price. Okay I will rate it amazing

    Titus' Scramble
    Rebecca X.

    We were just passing by to hike around the areas, and originally were planning on thugging it out but saw this cute place and decided we had to stop by! Food was so good, the portions are generous, the service is generous. Everything about this place is generous. Service was pretty slow when we went in, but understandable, we went in an hour before closing and staff was drowning with tons of to-go orders. It took around 30 minutes and the table next to us seemed to have been waiting longer. But by the time the food came? Sublime. I have never tasted fresher food. The strawberries felt like they were made of pure sugar, but not the type to make your teeth fall out, the mushrooms were succulent, the toasts buttery. I will dream of this meal. If I were to adjust it, I don't think the added chicken to the salad was necessary for your everyday, but boy was it enjoyed. I felt pretty full halfway through my plate, but we pushed on to finish everything with delight. Hope to come by soon, just for this place!

    Shelly's Veggie Omelette, fruits and English muffins
    Yoshiko G.

    A charming local American diner and a good breakfast/brunch place! It was Mother's Day and lunchtime so they were busy. My boyfriend and I had to wait about 30 minutes to get a table, and about 20 minutes to get our food. The food was delicious. I ordered Shelly's Veggie Omelette ( side: fruits, English muffin) and my boyfriend ordered Scrumble eggs, grits, biscuits, and gravy. The coffee was good, although I asked 3 servers for the refill of coffee but my boyfriend ended up going to the counter to get it. The service was nice and friendly. I would like to come back here sometime on a weekday.

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    Terri B.

    We stopped into Bonnie Lu's for breakfast while in Ojai. It has the feel of a diner and it was clean with excellent service. We found a table at the window, and dove into the menu. Our server came right over and took our drink orders while we decided on our meals. Mr. B went with the breakfast special, eggs, breakfast potatoes and biscuits with gravy. I chose the one egg and hash brown breakfast. The egg was scrambled to perfection, and the breakfast potatoes were crunchy on the outside, just as I love them and creamy on the inside. Mr. B loved his breakfast. The biscuit didn't look like a typical biscuit, but tasted like a home baked biscuit and was tender and baked to perfection. There is nothing better than a diner style breakfast, and Bonnie Lu's didn't disappoint.

    Shelly's Omelet made as a scramble, with a substitute side of grits instead of potatoes and toast.
    Nancy S.

    Bonnie's is your typical diner, good food and friendly service. The reason it gets 4 stars is because they serve grits! My favorite! They substitute for the regular sides that come with breakfast (potatoes and a toast).

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    DELICIOUS FOOD! Employees were very friendly and kind. I love the location too. Perfect place for breakfast or lunch!

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    Great place but man is it pricey for common things. People were nice but service could be a bit more attentive.

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    We had the most delicious breakfast here! The decor is really cute and I loved the old diner vibe! The service was great as well.

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    Love the kind staff and small town feel. Breakfast is always so delish. Pancakes are divine.

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    Stopped in for coffee and pastries while visiting Ojai. They do offer a full brunch with hostess…read moreseating, but the front and outdoor seating areas are available if you're just stopping in for coffee and pastries. Both very well decorated. Orders are placed at the register and pastries are given to you right away, and you'll receive a table tent so they can bring your coffee out. The pastries were really good, with a nice variety to choose from. The only thing that would have made them even better is if the savory pastries were heated. The coffee, however, took quite a while to arrive. We had already finished our pastries and our table was cleared before it finally came out. I went back to grab a few more pastries, and while I was away, a gnat flew into my coffee. I brought it back to the register, and they graciously replaced it without any issue. The second cup came out quickly and was noticeably hotter than the first. It seems like Saturdays can get pretty busy, so it might be a better experience to visit during the week if you can. There are several public parking lots nearby, along with street parking

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