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    California Al's Restaurant

    4.4 (185 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    California Burger
    Alma H.

    My favorite breakfast spot! The servers are always friendly, and the food is consistently delicious. They serve the best French toast and the California Burger both are must-tries! They close early every day at 2:00 p.m., but they have a great menu with plenty of delicious options to choose from. Highly recommend!

    Outdoor patio
    Carrie S.

    Great food and amazing service. I've heard about California Al's and I finally had a chance to visit. Celebrated an early Mother's Day lunch and enjoyed the quiet outdoor patio. Definitely a must try!!

    California Burger and onion rings
    Diane S.

    Was there with a friend and decided to try this cute little restaurant instead of one of the chains. Ordered the California burger and we were amazed with the first bite! It is obvious this is a real handmade all beef patty with amazing flavor. We can't wait to come back to try the breakfast and some of the other sandwiches.

    Chicken fried steak (breakfast) country gravy..hash browns..scrambled eggs

    I and a friend stopped in for breakfast...We both got the chicken fried steak. The food was hot and fresh...The waitress was a complete delight..We will be going back..

    Veggie & mozzarella omelet

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    Food good! We sat on the patio it's a friendly dog place and the service is fast. It's nice to sit outside with the dog.

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    5 months ago

    Best burger I have had in town. Fresh ingredients, high quality food. Well worth it and great staff.

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    This place is great. Pricing is reasonable and food and staff are top notch. Location is easy to get to. Just a great local spot in Lodi.

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    Food is great service was great 10 out of 10. Great atmosphere I would highly recommend this to anyone.

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    Great breakfast joint. Had a great meal, good enough to take my brother and sister in law to.

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    Great service and had a great suggestion. The waitress suggested the sourdough burger. It was amazing. And the onion rings were an 8.8.

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    Good food, great service and a less noisy environment than any of the other area breakfast/lunch restaurants.

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    My first time here and I loved it! The service was prompt and super friendly and the food was delicious. I'll be back for sure!

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    Al's is a great spot for breakfast or lunch ESPECIALLY when the weather is nice so you can sit outside.

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    First time here. Don't recommend getting the biscuit and gravy, but the hamburgers are good.

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