Food was good! Second time going here and I definitely plan on going some more. Old school dinner…read morevibes! Servers are really nice and attentive. Their chicken is a must! Was really cool to see how deep the restaurant's history goes.

Wow, what a great place. Such a cute diner vibe and the friendliest staff ever, really adds to the…read moreexperience. We had breakfast and it was beyond our expectations. Waffle, biscuits and gravy, and the cowboy Benedict were all DELICIOUS!

I've been coming to this restaurant since I was a child, and it has always been solidly one of my…read morefavorite places to go. When I became a parent, I brought my kids here too and they loved the trains on the tracks hanging from the ceiling. The food is always good. Classic diner food, with some home style Greek specials as a nod to the owner's heritage. The staff are always pleasant, even in the midst of a rush. I'll keep coming here as long as they're open.

Friday, May 15th, 2026 Approx. 4:30 PM…read more OVERVIEW: This place is awesome! The model trains, the jukebox era music playing in the background, and of course, the delicious food! PROS: 1) Ordered the Sirloin Steak & Eggs, (#9 on the menu) & the Pancake & Eggs selection. (#31) Was delicious. Ordered the eggs over-easy, and the eggs were served exactly over easy. (I.e., all wet & yellow on the inside) Other diners nowadays don't serve over-easy eggs this way, and the egg yolk is fried & dried when served. Today's chef did these eggs right! 2) The pancakes were HUGE! Not just fluffy for show, but actually packed with volume. Was totally surprised. Plus, the syrup is served in those old-school dispensers, (see attached picture) so you can pour as much syrup as you want on your pancakes. I usually drown my pancakes in syrup. However, a lot of diners nowadays pour the syrup in tiny containers when served, (in order to cut costs) so I usually have to bug the servers for more syrup. 3) The venue is quite amazing. Most young kids nowadays have probably never seen the type of classic trains in the display cases at the restaurant. So in that sense, this place is also a train museum. Plus, the restaurant retains that nostalgic vibe of when diners were an integral part of the American family dining experience. 4) A petite Latina Lady took my order at the counter and this Gen Z Bro served the dishes. Both individuals were polite & professional. (Honestly, didn't expect to see such a well-mannered Gen Z Bro as a server. Must be local Lodi hospitality.) NOTE TO MANAGEMENT: Give these kids a raise. 5) At the time of this post, high inflation plagues America. But this restaurant provides good food, at a high volume, at an affordable price. But Management still needs to give the kids in the aforementioned a raise. CONS: The bacon served with the pancakes are a teensy bit burned. But I'm sure that there are a lot of other customers who prefer to have their bacon prepared well-done. SUMMARY: There are so many items on the menu. I NEED TO GO BACK to try some of the other entrees. In the meantime, if you're reading this, and have never been to this place, by all means give it a try!

The restaurant is beautiful. The vegetables growing on the outside of the entrance was a wonderful…read morewelcoming experience. Inside the the restaurant is beautiful and very pleasant. The outdoor area is beautiful and light filled. My Cesar salad was delicious and the bread and garlic butter were amazing. My green beans were very undercooked and my chicken parm was a bit rubbery. I would definitely try the restaurant again and order something different.

We love Pietro's! Not only do they have a dedicated gluten-free menu, but the staff is…read moreknowledgeable enough to help substitute GF sauces when needed (though fair warning: they do charge a $3 upcharge for GF pasta). The new location is stunning. It features tall ceilings with sound-absorbing wood beams, Italian-themed decor, a separate bar, an outdoor dining area, and reserved spaces for large groups. Even with the large space, the acoustic design is fantastic, you can actually have a conversation without screaming at your tablemates! Plus, the service is exceptionally attentive, with plenty of staff on hand to keep your bread and drinks flowing. A special shoutout to the staff, who surprised my mom with a complimentary daily special dessert for her birthday, it was amazing! While Pietro's is on the pricey side, the incredible food and service make it entirely worth it.

Not being familiar with a town and wanting a good breakfast is always tricky. Avenue Grill had…read morestrong reviews and the food looked good on Yelp. When we got there, the place was packed. Always a good sign. We were quickly seated in their covered patio area. The seating was quite comfortable. The staff were prompt and attentive. I ordered the Potatoe Platter. Probably not the healthiest of choices but who can deny a heaping platter of country style potatoes mixed with grilled ham, bacon, onions, and topped with melted cheese. I mean seriously. I ordered mine with eggs and ordered the pancake instead of toast, more on that later. To say this is a hearty meal would be the understatement of the year. Try as I might, I packed over half of this delicious dish for breakfast the following day. Judge me if you must, but I measure all pancakes against the gold standard of pancakes, McDonalds. The Avenue Grill offered a solid pancake, light, fluffy with a slight snap, every bit a worthy competitor to my favorite. Before I knew it, the pancake was gone. My wife ordered the French Toast. Want we loved about the Avenue Grill is sometimes you just want good, simple food and this was the case with the French Toast. Based on a light Sourdough, the french toast had good flavor and came together nicely with the syrup. All in all, we absolutely loved Avenue Grill. If you're ever in the Lodi area, Avenue Grill is worth a visit.

If you are hangry for breakfast this is the place to visit bc they cook to order your mega entree…read moreright away. It's set in a nondescript strip mall & the restaurant itself is small with outdoor seating with space heaters but we three sat at the bar so we didn't have to wait at all for a table. It's very casual yet chill ambiance. Parking is free & there is only one restroom for the entire restaurant. So plan ahead. My son & I had the Denver omelettes with sourdough toast. My wife had her usual veggie omelette with no cheese but with sourdough toast. When we were served our breakfast our faces lit up literally bc of the massive amount of food. And that's an understatement! We ended up with boxes to go bc there was so much food on our plate. Crazy amount! You can be sure we would return! Can't wait!

My family and I have been coming here for years--countless times, really, and far more often than…read moreI've remembered to check in on Yelp. My wife and I have eaten here just the two of us, and today we came with three kids. The customer service is consistently excellent either way, and I wanted to make sure they got some well-deserved credit. Best for: Really good breakfast, great service, generous portions, and good value--especially for families. May not be the best fit if: You're looking for a quiet, spacious, more upscale breakfast/brunch atmosphere. This is more of a comfortable, busy neighborhood restaurant where the food and service are the stars.

We stop here a couple of times a year when visiting Lodi for our wine club pickups. They serve up…read morehuge portions which is good so if I am wine tasting it doesn't all go to my head right away. They change up their Thursday specials, photos are what we've had over time but the 1/2 biscuit and gravy plates are the most recent. Their biscuits are easily 2+ inches thick. Even though it was a half order, it was still very substantial. I always want to take a nap after eating here. Sitting at the counter is the best. The staff enjoy working here and the regulars enjoy chatting with everyone. Love the old school diner charm. Plenty of parking available in the lot. Cash or Apple/Google pay. They shut at 2pm, so plan accordingly.

We will miss you Randy's Bistro!!!!! My husband and I just walked up excited for your chicken fried…read moresteak and loco moco and are so sad to see the closed sign!!! You and your staff were the best and always served the best food! Please post on social media when and where you're opening up a new location. -Your loyal Customers, Shane & Leilani

We were pretty excited to try Randy's Bistro out after always passing by it for the past couple of…read moremonths. They offer brunch, lunch, and dinner with a lot of specials and themed dining nights that you have to keep up with. Brunch was okay. I think I was expecting a lot from them food-wise, but maybe that was my mistake to do so. Service was really good. Everyone was very welcoming and nice and made sure all of our needs were met. The banana chocolate chip waffles were very good. It is hard to mess up waffles, especially when you can never go wrong with banana and chocolate, and it was exactly what I wanted. I also ordered a side of sausage and you get 3 for $5. The biscuit (though not the traditional shape) was very tasty. Not dry at all and tasted just how you would want a biscuit to taste like. I probably wouldn't order the gravy again. Overall, I'm glad I stopped by to try them out, but I probably wouldn't come back for brunch. Maybe for dinner? Stay tuned!

Wow. SQZ Burger has been open for nearly three years in Lodi and I never noticed it. I know I've…read moredriven past it many times, but I guess their signage is too modest compared to the huge "IDOL BEER WORKS" on the other end of the building. I figured it was just another iteration of the original (now long gone) Squeeze Inn in Sacramento, and I was right. I don't think the various locations are franchises, but are more likely independently owned, and the quality varies from location to location. The one that used to be in West Sac, for instance, was terrible, which might explain why it's been gone for years. And the mid-town was also a resounding MEH, and also gone. There's nothing at any version of Squeeze Inn/Burger that I want more than just a basic Squeeze (or in this case, SQZ) with Cheese, though. I don't want a taco, nor a BLT, and especially not chicken strips. I want that which made the brand famous. A cheeseburger with all the traditional toppings and a cheese skirt just dripping cheese grease off it. SQZ Burger delivers the goods. The cheese skirt was just the right size, not too big, not too small. At one point in my life I would have said that there's no such thing as a cheese skirt that's too big, but a couple of years ago I had a cheese skirt that was so big that I felt sick afterward from all the cheese grease! In addition to the just right amount of cheese, the burger had lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onion, and a healthy schmear of mayo and mustard. Damn near a perfect burger. The owner was running the register on my visit, and when she brought my food out, she asked if I wanted a side of ranch. I'm the kind of guy who would drink ranch dressing if I could, so of course I accepted. I didn't even ask - It was nice of her to offer! There's a throughline from the original Squeeze Inn on Power Inn Road to SQZ Burger, too. The father of the husband half of the H/W ownership team owned the original location. Brandon and Katie ran the Galt location for several years, and have now brought the goodness to a Lodi brick and mortar spot. I'll definitely be back.

I came in here after work and about melted. It was like a sauna in there. They had coolers blowing,…read morebut they offered very little relief. I ordered my food to go, but the wait was long. I was the only waiting on food, so I wasn't expecting it to take so long. The burger was just okay. It was way too messy to eat and it tasted like it had been reheated or something. There was something about it that just didn't taste fresh. I ended up giving 3/4 of it to my husband. The fries, however, were exceptional. I got some ranch on the side for dipping and their ranch is also delicious. If I ever go back here, it will be during cooler weather and only for fries.

We went to BrickHouse, and everything was perfect! I was so hungry when we arrived, and the food…read moreabsolutely hit the spot. Everything was delicious, from the steak and mashed potatoes to the burger and seafood. The portions were generous, and everything looked just as good as it tasted. I also loved the atmosphere. There's so much beautiful Italian artwork throughout the restaurant, and the rustic decor gives it such a warm, cozy feeling. Even the little details, like the sunflower arrangements, made the place feel special. The food and service was amazing, the setting was perfect, and we had such a wonderful time. I would absolutely come back again!

Brick House Restaurant and Lounge is such a classy and relaxed place. If you are feeling in the…read moremood for something delicious and not fast food taste this is your place: Ambiance: there was music playing in the background and it was such a nice touch. The music was not loud nor annoying. The lighting takes you away from reality, it give a sense of being in a totally different city even country. It was such a romantic dinner. There were several couples enjoying the moment and the food. Menu/Food: The menu had plenty of options, in my opinion a bit hard to make up my mind. We had a difficult time choosing since everything seemed like a great option. Drinks: they have alcoholic drinks and for people who do not consume alcohol, they also have mocktails which were delicious. We order two mocktails and they were refreshing and felt fancy. Staff: welcome and always ready to help and assist when needed.

Okay, so this review has been a few visits coming. We started coming to California Al's about 2…read moremonths ago, trying to find a breakfast place in Lodi before my kid's practice. The other place I considered my hubs checked out the inside, and walked out and said "No.". So, we needed to find an alternate. We are so glad we did! We love this place. We have made a plan to never order the same thing twice so we can eat everything on the breakfast menu. They make their pancakes so well. They have crispy edges and is sweet. The batter is not heavy or dough so the pancake is really fluffy throughout. We've also had their French toast which was amazing! Light, crunchy, thick. Yummmmm had them with strawberries. We've shared their steak and eggs, the steak was nice and tender, great size and flavor! Our daughter has had their chicken fried steak, and we weren't able to wrangle any of it from her, she kept it to herself. Order the country potatoes. They have crispy bits that we fight over. Biscuit is FLAKY. You can see it even when it's innocently sitting in a plate waiting to be cut open and buttered. And the country gravy has the best flavor...and bacon in it. The staff are wonderful, the restaurant is always buzzing and looks like a local favorite. We totally plan to come back as long as we can. They're going to be on our favorites list!

This was my husband and I second time coming here for breakfast! Absolutely loved it! Great…read moreservice, great food, nice atmosphere definitely will continue to come back :)

My wife and I came here for breakfast and had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious,…read morefresh, and cooked perfectly. The service was excellent--everyone was friendly, welcoming, and made us feel right at home. It's always nice to find a place where you can relax, enjoy a great breakfast, and spend some quality time together. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the overall experience. We'll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend this cafe to anyone looking for a great breakfast spot! Thank you for the great food and wonderful service!

Love Hollywood cafe as always! It never disappoints me; it's so good and such an awesome place to…read morecome with family. It's the vintage decor for me and of course there cinnamon rolls - they are a must try! The service is great and they are always busy busy! Thanks for having us :)