Had a great brunch, excellent food, Brenda's service was fantastic and the hostess and clearing…read morepersonnel were spot on. This was our first visit and we will definitely return in the future.

My friends and I love this place! The food is incredible and always so fresh. It has a comfortable…read morehomely environment. My friend and I were served by Brenda. She remembered serving my friend and took genuine interest as to why she and her family hadn't been there in a while. Brenda was very attentive and extremely courteous. Brenda gave us excellent customer service. My friend and I had a wonderful dining experience.

The waffle,egg and bacon meal was delicious. I opted for the one egg choice instead of the larger…read moreone. It wasn't easy to pass on the meatloaf sandwich which is so cheesy and good. The service was great as usual even with the new server. As always, lots of smiles and everyone asks if they can get you anything. It was fairly quiet today but seating was immediate for early lunch. The menu is huge for a breakfast (anytime) and lunch diner.

Long overdue review! One of the best breakfast spots! The steak and eggs is always my go to. They…read moreuse a good quality steak and cook it perfectly medium rare. The potatoes that are like chips, yum! The ladies working that spot are all perfect for a breakfast spot. Friendly, welcoming, and happy. We love it here! What a staple in Corona

When Tara and I were dating one of her favorite things to do was grab a meal at IHOP. Breakfasts,…read morelate night dinners, post-film treats--all were susceptible to being done at IHOP. It's because of this I got very familiar with Swedish Crepes or Pancakes, as some might call them. I don't know if they were ever my favorite style of pancakes but they were always an option on those rare occasions I wanted something with more fruit than blueberry. Tara always appreciated me making an effort to broaden my perspective on what a good pancake or crepe constituted. That being said, I hardly ever run into great Swedish crepes. Usually the butter or compote is sub-standard, and I usually feel like I should've gotten something different. Silver Dollar Pancake House makes some majestic Swedish crepes. Yes, it's more of a cranberry than a lingonberry, but otherwise the compote and Swedish butter are spot-on. The crepes came out nice and thin, but still super flavorful. Everything came together so great. Even the fact the special comes with six sausages after you switch out the bacon is amazing. I would get this deal over and over again. The service at the counter was frenzied and focused. Every time I needed my coffee refilled, the server was on it. The food came quickly and there were frequent check-ins. It's literally everything you could want in customer service at a counter. Yes, the ambiance is bit crowded and a bit hectic. I don't envy trying to get a seat in the dining room because everything is but cramped up in there. That being said, I don't think anyone waited longer than fifteen minutes and folks seemed genuinely glad to be there. It's the price you pay for eating at a popular breakfast spot with breakfast entrees this delicious. Plus, eating at the counter always seemed open. And from someone who hates eating at counters most of the time, that's saying a lot that I would suggest it as a viable option. Overall, this is the dream place for those like Tara who can't get enough of pancakes and a damn good option for those like me who are content to keep their amateur status intact by only occasionally indulging in the Swedish signature dish.

This was my first time going to eat here I have to say I felll in love it was like eating at my…read moregrandma's house on a Sunday morning The veggie omelette, hash browns and pancakes delicious The service was so friendly and comforting

Gotta give a shoutout to this spot. It's been awhile since I've been this satisfied with an…read moreAmerican breakfast chain. Maybe this spot is not a true chain, but it knocks Denny's and IHop out of the ball park. Overall prices were great, the machaca burrito I got was very large and yummy, and the service was very fast. The restaurant is very large great for large parties Overall 5/5

The food is pretty solid and the staff was friendly. Thought there are 2 things that prevent me…read morefrom giving this a 5 star review. The first is the AC was set at 78 and when you sat close to a window it was hot. The second is the banana pie we bought. We took it home expecting a fresh pie but was disappointed to see that it's a packet they use to make the banana filling (like a store bought pudding packet). The reason I could tell is because they didn't fully mix the packet (I'm attaching photo of it from the pie we took home) I would likely eat here again (not when it's hot out though) and would skip the pie because it's the same as what I could buy premade at a grocery store

Stopped by for some breakfast. Tried out the strawberry buttermilk pancakes. very yummy service…read moreHere is great very attentive and friendly. Definitely will be coming back.!

Came for breakfast. My son has a severe egg allergy and he is on breastmilk. We got offered veggie…read moresub which is not the same value. No coffee refills. Had to waive her over for the bill. We were the only table. Ordered steak and eggs. Steak quality 2.5/5. Only could eat half. Steak and egg burrito for my husband, no seasoning. Literally just eggs and steak inside.. Won't be coming back.

Grilled chicken club sandwich with onion added was everything I hoped it would be. Sometimes you…read morejust can't beat the classics because they are so simple but delicious . The chicken was juicy, the veggies were fresh. The fries were fresh out of the fryer and crispy. Betty Faye's ranch is also the best. This place is a comfy little spot and the staff is always attentive. If you want large portions of food for reasonable prices, this is the place to go.

I've seen this place busy every time I shop in that area and figured it must be one of those…read morehole-in-the-wall places that serve amazing food to locals. We ordered the cheese omelet with avocado, hash browns, biscuits & gravy, and a chicken fried steak. It was one of the most expensive and bad tasting breakfasts we've had in a long time. The hash browns were mushy and tasted like old, cheap oil. The gravy on the biscuits and steak was grainy and poor quality. Packaged gravy from the store tastes better. I'm truly not a picky eater but when I dish out $70 for breakfast for two, I expect it to taste good and be able to finish it. Sadly, we couldn't finish it and it went in the trash. Maybe those locals have a different palette and taste than us. Never, ever again. I regretted my purchase and wish I would've spent a fraction of the price for breakfast at the nearby Jack in the Box.

We have continued to visit the Corona Airport Café in 2026 and I wanted to provide an update…read more This is a great weekend spot for families and the like. They have an extensive menu and they can make adjustments if you ask (for example, I asked for egg whites in my scramble). They still make a mean michelada. I've also had their Runway Omelet with bacon, tomatoes, and spinach and it is really yummy. We like to sit out on their patio and they do have mist fans for when the weather gets really hot. The servers are very attentive and I will say that the food comes out lightning quick. If you get a kids meal, don't forget to ask for the accompanying toy . If you walk a bit from the café in a western direction, you will get to a spot where they have a covered area with benches and this is a great spot to watch the airplanes land and take off. Highly recommend.

It took us a mere 11-years of boycotting before we tried Corona Airport Cafe again. We actually…read moregave them two chances this time around. The reviews had shown that a lot had changed, and Yelpers were trying to tell me that. But could they change our mind? It was still the same basic, old fashioned building, but with minor expansions and some quirky upgrades. I have to say, the interior is cute and clean and their servers are delightful. But more importantly, it seemed they had a different owner. Could this possibly be a game changer? I settled on a Vegetarian Scramble, 2 eggs, with tomato, bell pepper, spinach and mushrooms, sharing the plate with house potatoes and a generous slab of avocado on the side. Deliciously done. I didn't even realize that there was no cheese until writing this review...duh! Yes, it was yummy... I would get this again. Huevos Rancheros. While surprised that the "fried tortillas" were flabby, not crisp, Mr. B decided he enjoyed the meal overall, especially the tasty, homemade Ranchero sauce. The over-easy eggs were nicely done; their refried beans were a success as well. Too bad the home-style potatoes were overcooked and, in some cases, he said they were "burnt". Me, I confess to liking burnt/ well caramelized, so I inherited them. It's true, some of them were harder than hard, but the rest were ok. Curious, we also indulged in sides, i.e. both types of sausage. The patties were delicious, the links were plump. I thought it would be hard to choose between them, but on our second visit (see below), I decided that their brand of sausage link simply was not for me. The taste was off. The coffee came in a huge mug and our server made sure the cup was filled often. Great job! However, I've had better coffee; this one was super thin, brown water both times we visited. I cannot recommend the coffee for serious coffee drinkers. Great multi-grain and seed, wheat toast with plenty of butter. Right up my alley. Also on our second visit, we ordered the Tres Leches pancake combo and chilaquiles with verde sauce. The pancakes were beautiful with a buttery cinnamon sauce, topped with sliced fresh strawberries and whipped cream. This was a nice choice. The chilaquiles had a nicely seasoned verde sauce but the pork chunks themselves were hard and lean. That was a turn off. Mr B also got a side of bacon. It was crisp and super thin. I thought it tasted good, but he did not. And at a $4 charge for two skinny slices, it was not worth it. More bad news. Some of the food, particularly the sausages and the ranchera sauce, came out of the kitchen slightly warmer than room temperature. This happened both visits. On our first visit they were not particularly busy, so it was hard to justify why things cooled down so quickly, even before arriving at our table. The second visit, I ended up sending the cold sausage back and requested they cook it longer. That backfired, because then, the sausage links came back way overdone. I had complained enough that visit, so I just left them uneaten. The sausage did not come home with our leftovers. This little cafe has strengths but also weaknesses, some of which I cannot forgive, like weak coffee and cold food. I cannot agree with others that this is the best Corona has to offer for breakfast. They're good, but we have better, more consistent options.

Sad to hear this place is closed. I drove by this morning to see for myself if the post was true…read moreabout it being permanently closed. I've been craving their Chilaquiles verde for a while but had not had the time to come down until this morning, only to be disappointed by the news. This place for the past 15 years has been by far the best Mom and Pop restaurant, hands down, above all other breakfast restaurants in the area that really made me feel like I was eating a home cooked meal. The service was always on point and courteous and well attentive without being pushy. The ambiance was as if I was visiting family while eating at my grandparents house. I'm really going to miss this place. Thank you for the delicious meals you've provided, the great service and pricing all these past years for me and my family. - Juan M.

Ever had to take back your words and eat them?…read more Such are my thoughts about El Cerrito Cafe. Quite awhile ago we had breakfast here. Their Chicken Fried Steak was not an experience I chose to remember, with uncooked heavy breading, and clearly not hand dipped. Even the gravy failed. So, it took us some 5+ years to return. It was only because the Yelp masses kept giving them the thumbs up that helped change my mind and try again. This time we left happy. My better half was very happy with his hard taco plate. The shredded beef filling was very good, and because there were three tacos, there was more than enough to ensure he had leftovers. The rice and beans were nicely seasoned as well. The rice never made it home, I found it too irresistable, so gobbled it down myself. Very unusual for me. Then came my breakfast burrito, the El Cerrito Burrito (my sneaky way of tasting all the traditional breakfast meats in one fell swoop). It's a hefty conglomeration of ham, sausage, and bacon, scrambled egg, fried potato, and big chunks of fresh avocado. Wonderful. A little over half of that came home for a second meal. And I could not get enough of their fresh, lightly spicy salsa. It paired perfectly with the burrito. So, while I still cannot vouch for their Chicken Fried Steak, I can assure you, we are going to add El Cerritos Cafe into our rotation of good, local breakfast spots and let bygones be bygones. Final tip, everything was moderately priced, making it a great choice for budget minded families. Service = great. Ambiance = super cute, rustic Western themed. Hospitality = very friendly The only thing missing? No homemade pies lovingly baked by the little ol' granny hiding in the back. I could get pretty excited over that!