This place never disappoints. Always a little busy but they get to you in a hurry. No better place for a traditional breakfast. Pancakes, eggs, bacon and home fries is my go too. Remind of an old time diner. read more

It is a widespread custom in the restaurant business to provide free water when requested. For some reason, Brandon's Diner on Indiana charges ONE DOLLAR FOR A GLASS OF TAP WATER. Really??? read more

Finally, a plate of huevos rancheros with frijoles that taste HOMEMADE!! 10/10, so flavorful! The pancakes were fluffy and delicious, paired nicely with the bacon and eggs. We ordered a side of fries just to try the ranch and I gotta say, totally worth it!!! read more

Brandon's Diner - French Fries with a side of Ranch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Riverside, California

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My dad has been going to Brandon's for menudo for the past two years. A couple of weeks ago, they changed the recipe. Now, it no longer has the spiciness that of the red chili, in fact almost no chili is evident. What happened??? read more

We have been here a few times since my last review, and the place continues to satisfy. On the latest occasion I enjoyed a Patty Melt on Rye prepared medium rare as requested, with French Fries. Small onion cubes added to the classic diner-food effect, and the Rye Bread used, with rye aplenty, was outstanding. The Fries, smeared in ketchup, were tasty, too. And Diane once again liked her Meat Lovers Skillet with crispy Hashbrowns. The only problem we encountered was that as we arrived I could see a waitress looking out the window with an "Oh no!" look on her face as she saw me parking our car in front of the diner. It was 8:40 p.m. on a Sunday night, and the restaurant closes at 9. Sure enough, I was told that all soups and salads--even Chili--had already been put away, and were unavailable to order. This is not what I expect to encounter when I arrive at a restaurant over 15 minutes before closing time. Our server, Sara G., who had been the person I saw looking out the window with a sorrowful expression, explained that the night had been exceptionally slow, and no further diners had been expected. Fortunately for me and Diane, the taste of the food we ordered made up for my disappointment at not having a full menu to draw from, including the wonderful Albondigas Soup made here, and Chili. So it was still at least a four-star experience in any event. And a mixture of piped in music soothed our spirits as we ate. read more

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Marissa waa the BEST server! She personally made me two of the most amazing Micheladas!!!! Our drinks never were not full, our food was hot and she served with honesty and a smile! The wait time seemed normal for a Sunday rush. The environment was family and fun. It was not too loud or quiet. read more

We love Brandon's! It's a great place to go when everyone wants something different. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner - can't go wrong! Service has always been great. Can take a bit to order/see a waiter if they're busy, but even then it's pretty easy to flag someone down. There's plenty of seating, some TVs, and it's not super loud in there. Also, Taco Tuesday is amazing! read more

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Came here for breakfast and had a great experience overall. The interior is very clean and well-maintained, with an upscale diner vibe that feels comfortable without being pretentious. Everything from the seating to the general atmosphere felt tidy and welcoming. The menu offers a solid selection of classic Mexican-American breakfast options, with plenty of choices to satisfy different tastes. We also noticed the lunch menu had a wide variety of options, so it looks like a place that could easily work for more than just breakfast. Our party of four ordered a mix of dishes. The Maria's omelette was flavorful and filling, the French toast was made with classic egg bread and cooked well. While simple, it was done right with no complaints. One of us ordered a veggie scramble that came loaded with vegetables and looked fresh and appetizing. Even the corned beef hash was a hit and looked tasty. Portion sizes across the board were generous and left everyone satisfied. They also have a nice outdoor seating area, which is a great option if you prefer eating outside or want a change from indoor dining. Overall, this was a solid breakfast spot with good food, attentive staff, fair prices, and a clean, comfortable atmosphere. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area. read more

Burnt food and servers still serve Did not go back to table to see if we needed anything else Ridiculous read more

Brandon's Diner - Burnt zucchini Burnt fries Burnt fish - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Riverside, California

My family went in to eat here and nobody approached our table at all. 4 servers walked by and didn't say anything to us at all. It was very awkward and we waited about 5 minutes and then we left. Very bad experience. read more

The prices were good and food presentation and amounts were excellent and the taste was phenomenal! I was really pleased and happy with the food and excellent service delivered by waitress Libby.the guacamole bacon burger was so juicy and delicious, the onion rings were the best ever , so tasty and crunchy. The highlights were the rings and the michelada...The spicy cucumber Michelada was the best i have ever tried! I will go again today and take my other daughter. read more

Brandon's Diner - Spicy cucumber michelada - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Riverside, California

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Customer Service has seriously declined here. A couple who got seated after my wife and I had their order taken and served before us. This will be my last time coming to this restaurant read more

Went in for some breakfast with my sibling , we have always had curiosity into this place and we finally were able to try it . Service is a plus + all servers are very nice and always checking up , Food is very delicious as of the place it gives back then old times . I highly recommend 10/10 read more

Brandon's Diner - Nutella & Banana Pancakes - Buttermilk Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Riverside, California

One of the best chilaquiles I've ever had. Low key, pay at the register. Typical diner.

I've given this place many chances as it's a routine Sunday breakfast spot for my family. Service was always slow but we dealt with it. Last time we went, we waited at the podium, got seated quickly, sat for 15 mins, no server to come get drink orders. Two sets of tables came in after us, were seated, got drinks, and their food, still before anyone even came to take our drink order. When I got up and left and told them we didn't have a bill because no one came to our table yet, they suddenly wanted to provide service. This has been a common thing that occurs every time I went. Before it was just slow to where you'd have empty drinks for majority of the meal, now they won't even come to the table at all. Do better. read more

Cold omelettes and took forever to get the food and especially the check, but two great salads, mostly great service until the end when we couldn't get a check. 4/5 will come back. read more

I love this place for breakfast and mimosas. Never had a bad meal. Recommend Ana's salad and their Menudo and pancakes are excellent!

Didn't expect to stop here, but had some time to kill today and was very pleasantly surprised. The place was packed, service was quick, the staff was very friendly, and the food was really good. Can't ask for more than that ! read more

Good food Good menu selections especially for seniors and daily breakfast deals and well worth the reasonable pricing Service was good and friendly read more

Taco tuesday at its finest love the chicken tacos here, 3 chicken tacos for $8.45 only on Tuesday. Complimented with excellent customer service.( See Casey) Thank you, Mark LaBray read more

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EVERYTHING!! It's AWESOME! The food and the people! Thank you Charlie for taken such great care of us! You ROCK! read more

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Had the menudo! Great for breakfast hubby had the breakfast sandwich! I recommend the weekday breakfast specials. read more

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We are regulars here and love coming in here for a quick bite. Also, it's very nice that we know all the employees. On Tuesday, June 16th we visited and the A/C was not working properly. I was sweating. Hopefully the owners will get this fixed, otherwise during the summer we will not be visiting as often. read more

food was good, my server on the other hand didn't grab my card to pay for nearly 20 mins me n talked to her coworker most of the time after I had asked for a box. Never got my box after 15 mins of waiting. read more

My husband and I came to eat here with our kids, we got there and were sat a a table right away, however we waited about 20 mins, not once were we asked if we wanted to order drinks or food. Ended up leaving when we noticed that other people that had come after us were getting their drinks and getting their food ordered. read more

Very friendly staff, good food, for a good price. We will definitely go back in the near future.

The food is good, the waitresses are kind and with good service. This place has a bar for alcoholic beverages. I have always been treated with great service. read more

I stumbled across this gem today for brunch. It was delicious! I had the country fried steak with eggs and beans - delicious! I treated myself to a pumpkin muffin - super delicious! Marisol was a great server and she recommended different foods as well as the muffin. It reminded me of eating amongst family because the ambience is very family oriented. If. You are near the Tyler mall you should check it out read more

Dirty silverware, rotten tomatoes and watery salad. Par for the course. Figured we'd give it sometime before we came back but the quality hasn't improved. Its ben a 3.5ish diner in our books for some time over the years. But that being said, since their remodel, the quality is easily below 2s and service has been lack luster at best as well. I could think of some other places to grab a bite for the same price and have barking service and baseline dinner food. I'm not sure Brandon's is it anymore read more

Brandon's Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Riverside, California

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Use to go to Brandon's in Rancho Cucamonga and moved to Riverside. So happy that we found 2 Brandon's. Had dinner last night and it is definitely our go to place for home made food. read more

Service was terrible, I don't ever tip less than 15% but it was truly a bad experience. The server was so rude and inattentive, I know she was speaking negatively about me because I complained that I couldn't get any assistance in over 10 mins. I won't ever come back here. read more

The only reason I'm giving it a two, is because the food was great. I ordered a Chef Salad, order df787c9e. I ordered ranch dressing. It is not come. Luckily I had some dressing in my fridge. The reason I'm upset, is because Red Robin forgot my dressing too. It looks like if somebody makes a remote order their staff do not care about their customers. read more

I live in NoCal and my college son lives in Riverside. Decided to place an online breakfast order for my son for Valentine's Day. Online ordering was easy. Food turnaround was quicker than expected and estimated. My son had no problems picking up his chicken fried steak and chocolate chip pancakes with strawberries. He said the food was delicious and recommends a return. read more

Always great breakfast and good service. Heather was my server and was quick to get my order and refill my coffee

Love this local diner, many regulars come here. Yummy meal tonight. Great waitress. read more

Brandon's Diner - Mushroom chicken with mashed potatoes and white gravy on the Senior menu. Delicious - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Riverside, California

Came for breakfast. Place was super packed because this place has delicious big portion food. Brian waited on us and he delivered excellent customer service. He was quick, courteous, picked up my dirty dish as soon as I was done and he didn't forget anything we asked for. Thanks Brian! read more

Finding a good restaurant in a new city can sometimes be frustrating, especially when you're hungry and it's getting later in the evening. We had a couple places turn us away because they were closing within that hour, but fortunately we came across Brandon's Diner, and hostess Marisol was more than happy to accommodate us. Their comfy and cozy space had all the good smells of a good diner, and server Alfredo helped us settle into our booth, and made some good food suggestions. They have an extensive dinner menu, as well as nightly specials. We decided on a couple of their Mexican Dinners (served all day), and I dove in to the Fish Taco Friday special. No pressure to get us in and out, they kept the food and beers coming, and we really had a good time. Definitely looking forward to trying their Breakfast menu too. read more

Came here today to pick up my lunch order. The workers were just talking about my order among themselves never directed me to sit down or wait. Took it upon myself to wait and while I was waiting I saw two workers an older woman and a man with glasses laughing over the news reporting how a transgender woman got attacked. Ending up leaving without my food. Never coming back here again. read more

Brandon's Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Riverside, California

Breakfast was fair priced, delicious and server was polite and attentive. We will definitely return. read more

Love the food and service here!!! There's always a lot of food and they keep my drink filled. One of my favorite diners to go to.