We went a little out of our way to stop here after reading a review calling the onion rings "the kind you dream about." We ordered a burger, chicken sandwich, and the onion rings. The food was good overall, but it didn't leave me dreaming of it. For us, it probably wouldn't be a place we'd specifically make a special trip back for, but we still enjoyed the experience. The best part was honestly the atmosphere. Sitting outside at the picnic tables under the trees made for a really relaxing meal. read more

Halfway Station - Burger closest in photo and chicken sandwich in the back. - New American Near Me - Atascadero, California

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Great food. We tried the Portobello Mushroom Burger , The Rock Burger, fries and onion rings. Nice quiet picnic tables in the back. Terrific service. read more

Great place to visit when you're in this area off the beaten path but if you go, it's a cool little area to bring a little ones. The food is really good burgers are good. I liked that they use grass fed beef. The only thing that I prefer is bigger condiments amount that they give you for the salad they gave you this teeny mini ranch and I had to ask for a couple same with the ketchup if the portion size were bigger or give people a squeeze bottle I think it's a little bit easier because it's like a self serve service restaurant so you buy your food and then you sit down it's not a service restaurant but they bring and come by your table for service so it's a little confusing. I think they need to pick one of the other in my opinion cause I kept on standing up to go ask for stuff and then she came by the table to ask if we need anything it was a little bit confusing. read more

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This place us absolutely fantastic. Had a banh mi burger. Everything was homemade with such care and pride. It has a wonderful vibe and super great staff. We'll be back for sure! What a gem! read more

They had a great selection of different types of food and drink. Everything we ordered was right on target and we loved sitting outside.

Great outdoor venue. If you are looking for a quick bite with with good service this is your place. The burgers are tasty.

Absolutely delicious burgers and the kind of onion rings you dream of. Also love the focus on local ingredients and beverages. Cozy, casual place to eat and hang out. Only 10 minutes out of downtown Atascadero, it's worth making the trip! read more

Halfway Station - Main dining area inside. - New American Near Me - Atascadero, California

This was the special this past weekend...it was wonderful! Tender and cooked perfectly, paired with a great IPA you can't go wrong with...when Autumn has a "special ", my advice is to go for it. read more

Halfway Station - A steak cooked to perfection - New American Near Me - Atascadero, California

Comfortable, beautiful location. The food.....AMAZING!! The whipped goat cheese dip special, onion rings, fries, burgers, and chicken sandwich were the best we've had!! The flavors were on point! And the staff were the most helpful and kindest people!! Will definitely go back!! read more

Halfway Station - New American Near Me - Atascadero, California

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Super casual, family and dog-friendly spot with a limited, but very tasty menu! Probably the best Korean cauliflower "wings" I've ever had - crunchy, sweet and spicy. The meat eaters in my family enjoy the Rock Burger with fries or crunchy onion rings. My first time here I went for the delicious mushroom tacos but the second time around they had a very tasty broccoli Caesar salad that I hope they offer again. The Bahn Mi tots were ok; we tried them for the novelty, but probably will not order them again. The dessert menu seems to change often, but our first time there we had an amazing key lime pie type dish that was incredible. All the above paired with tasty Wildfields brews on tap and Ancient Peaks wines. We will definitely keep coming back! read more

Halfway Station - Korean cauliflower "wings" - New American Near Me - Atascadero, California

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Such a great spot between Atascadero and Morro Bay. Burgers are some of the best in the county and always great beer on tap. The location is so nice and peaceful and service is top notch. A definite favorite. read more

Halfway Station - New American Near Me - Atascadero, California

I'm way late to update this review. We've been here several times since our initial visit in 2020 or 2021, and it's been consistently excellent. The burgers are incredible, their specials always look delicious, the service is very friendly, and the vibe is great. Love the outdoor patio and lack of cell service for Verizon (PLEASE unclip my electronic "leash"). The confusion around ordering is no longer a thing- you order at the counter inside. The gochujang cauliflower "wings" are still beyond to-die-for, and they actively support other amazing local businesses. I'd definitely recommend a trip out! Get the Colony Mash seltzer if they have it. read more

Halfway Station - Rock burger- incredible quality and locally sourced ingredients. - New American Near Me - Atascadero, California

The breakfast burger was SO good and the side salad hit the spot. Choices for on tap drinks were great and happy they had a cider and seltzer option. Excited we finally ate here as this will be a nice spot to bring out of town family! read more

I had a station burger with bacon and my husband had a rock burger with white cheddar. They were hands down the best burgers we've had in some years. We will be back next time we come through after kayaking! read more

This gem is located between Atascadero and Morro bay. "Halfway". Burger is comparable to the porch in Santa Margarita. High quality local and organic ingredients. Inside or outside seating which is perfect for all weather year round. The staff is kind and welcoming. read more

Halfway Station - New American Near Me - Atascadero, California

Located on Highway 41, the Halfway Station is conveniently located in between Atascadero and Morro Bay. The Halfway Station has ample parking as well as a ton of outdoor and indoor seating. There is shaded and non-shaded areas to sit and overall the outdoor seating venue is just fantastic! They have a little stage outside as well, in which they do live music. The indoor seating has ample seating as well as a large bar area. The overall vibe is just very relaxed and welcoming and the employees are extremely helpful and friendly! They have a variety of local alcoholic beverages on the menu in which we ordered the Bristol's cider (one of our local favorites)! The menu is comprised of mainly burgers, sandwiches, and salads, as well as some great options for apps - our personal favorite were the cheese curds. Ordered the station burger (added avocado) and Bella burger (with meat), both with fries, and they were absolutely delicious! Our food came out relatively quick and hot! So glad I finally tried the Halfway Station as I was very impressed and will surely be back again soon! read more

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I've been wanting to go to Halfway Station for quite some time. I signed up for their concert email list and decided to go on a Saturday evening. I love the location, nestled in the mountains between Atascadero and Morro Bay. The parking lot is large, but if there's overflow, you can park in front of the restaurant on the side of Morro Road. - The location has indoor seating as well as multiple patios for outdoor seating. I would've liked to see a few umbrellas on the outdoor tables, although some of the tables are located under an awning while still being considered an outdoor table. There is also a large grass covered space where you can lay a blanket and have a picnic if you desire. Some of this lawn area is shaded. It's located by the stage. - I ordered food at the register and I appreciate this type of service model. I purchased the blood orange soda and falafel plate. I asked them to remove the bread. I appreciated that register attendant informed me that my falafel came with french fries. The french fries themselves were delicious as well as the vegetables that came with the falafel. The falafel was not as tender as I hoped. By no means was it dry, but the outside and inside were less moist than I would've liked. I also would've liked more tahini sauce. I thought the pricing was a bit high. A 25% mark down on both items would have been a little more appropriate. However, I like that all of the items including the silverware, plates, glassware, and napkins were plastic free. Thank you for caring about the environment. read more

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Amazing food, friendly staff, and a super relaxing atmosphere. The burgers and local beers were excellent, and the outdoor seating made the whole experience even better. Definitely worth the stop if you're near Atascadero! read more

We really appreciated the vegan options available. It was a nice stop between Atascadero and Morro. The cauliflower bites def could be a bit crispier and spicier but overall unique and good. The portobello tacos were a great entree as well. Service when we stopped in was fine but not many people there at the time. read more

Super laid back vibe. Very nice staff. The cauliflower bites I could have had more of. The fries are ok. Pesto chicken was pretty tasty but you don't really taste the pesto much. The tomato and cheese mixture though was great and would be something to try in a lasagna. The bread used is mostly air but it was fresh!! read more

We are local and love the food and vibes. The crew are so accommodating and the food is off the hook. I often get one of the burgers but I got the falafel sandwich this time and it is the best falafel I've ever had. Moist, not dry with incredible flavors... cheers 1/2 Way!! read more

Great food...great service...great ownership. A truly FiNE example...of California's Gold!

Came in at 7:30 - was concerned I would be getting close to 8:00. Hostess graciously reassured me there's enough time. Ordered the chicken with fig and bacon. Delicious blend of flavors! Bacon can be requested to be not too crispy. Clean & organized. Will return ! Thank you! read more

Halfway Station - Chicken with fig. Crispy French fries. - New American Near Me - Atascadero, California

One of the best places on the Central Coast. This hidden gem is on the 41, between Downtown Atown and Morro Bay. This renovated garage/barn turn modern ranch chic is the home to a fresh/natural/modern culinary experience. Once you enter you are greeted and have menu's on a little table at the door. When you're ready, you go up and order. I ordered the Rock Burger (Beyond Meat and no Bacon), comes with fries, the Bahn Mi Tots and Beer Battered Onion Rings. The Rock Burger is what you want. Beautiful fluffy Brioche bun from Back Porch Bakery, Central coast creamery blue cheese bringing the funk/creamy/saltness to cut through the burger, the caramelized onions for sweetness, the fresh mixed greens for that earthy bite, and whole grain mustard sauce for a little more acidity. The fries are done to salty, crispy, yet soft inside perfection. The Beer battered onion rings are served the a beautiful house made ranch and bbq sauce. Cooked perfect, just wish there was more. And the Star of the show, Bahn Mi Tots. The mix of tots, fresh vegetables, creamy sauce, soft meets crunch, vinegar balanced by fatty creaminess of the sauce, gives you full Umami! Just an awesome concept, that works to the fullest! The power went out while we were there with our friends from out of town and instead of kicking us out, they brought over candles (which was made by someone dinning in at the time) and asked if we needed anything. This is truly a first class operation and am honored to say they are in my own backyard. We've introduced many to them and we'll introduce many more. *What happened to the CHEESE CURDS?* read more

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We've been meaning to come here for years now and we finally made it this weekend! We had one of the burgers and a chicken sandwich and with a couple of ciders our total was about $50 which seemed fair for the quality. We totally recommend coming on a spring/sunny day, the patio is so lovely!! read more

Halfway Station - Sandwiches - New American Near Me - Atascadero, California

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My husband liked his food, but it wasn't for me. The menu didn't sound great and I didn't want to spend the high prices for food that didn't sound good, so I ordered fries so I wouldn't make my husband eat alone. Unfortunately, the fries I ordered ended up being so salty, I ate 3 and couldn't eat anymore. At least my husband got extra fries for himself, even though I didn't get to enjoy a meal. It's also quite a ways out of the way from everything else in town, so for me it felt like a waste of time during our day of errands. The people working there seemed so nice though, so I didn't want to speak up and make things complicated for them. read more

Great food and drinks with a beautiful spot to sit out back the burger and fries was my order burger was juicy and flavorful and fries were crispy and salty read more

Fun place with great food that's fairly priced. Really like the Chicken Pesto Sandwich

This is a great restaurant. The menu consists of different types of hamburgers, sandwiches, and salads. The hamburgers are top quality and come with fries or salad. The hamburgers and sandwiches I have eaten were excellent. Often there is some type of special added to the menu. They are always different and add a delicious entree to the menu. The specials often sell out early. Many of us locals come every week to enjoy the specials. There are often house made desserts that are outstanding. If you have young children, there's an outside eating area where they can run and play. We love this place. We go there once or twice a week. read more

Such a hidden gem! We went for an early dinner to try it out. The outside area was very family friendly with plenty of space. The inside was cozy and the staff very friendly. We got tots and burgers. The burgers were cooked to perfection! Juicy and crispy on the edges. The Bahn Mi tots were excellent! Highly recommend stopping in for a bite! read more

Best pineapple smoothie. Super affordable prices and nice employees. Love love love. read more

Presentation is spectacular and food was delicious. I had the pesto chicken sandwich and the wife had the portobello burger. We also had the cheese curd appetizer. Everything was great. Gorgeous day, and the outdoor seating there was an added bonus. Friendly staff. Will certainly return. read more

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FINALLY made it over to Halfway Station, eager to see what everyone's been raving about. Was told our call-in order would be ready in about 15 minutes, so paid our tab with the sweet cashier and took a few minutes to walk around. There were about a dozen patrons milling about outside, talking, playing games, enjoying the sun. Meanwhile, the aroma from the kitchen was fantastic. Anticipation building.... Saw there was now a different cashier and asked her about our order. She asked if we'd already paid and I told her yes, we had. She went back in, then came back out with our bagged order. When I went to take it -- and in front of other people that were standing there -- she told me she'd checked with the people inside and no one had taken our payment. I told her a different cashier had taken our payment just 10 minutes earlier. She said, "Oh. Here you go", and handed me the bag. Well that was unpleasant. I guess it was just a case of right hand/left hand, but I really recommend they check their register and receipts before telling a customer they've been less than honest. Anyway ... we'd both ordered the Cayucos Sausage Co. Sandwich and fries. Both were good. Nothing especially noteworthy, but good. Hopefully this was a singular experience and the next one will be better. In any case, we'll be sure to let you know. And, in all likelihood, we'll probably try them again later this summer to sample some of their other highly-recommended menu offerings, check out the inside when it opens up again, enjoy the live music, and get up on the dance floor to shake off the last experience. read more

Halfway Station - Speaks for itself - New American Near Me - Atascadero, California

Some friends recommended this place. We had never been here before. What a wonderful surprise. The food and ambiance were wonderful. Food was very fresh. My husband had the Cuban Sandwich and I had one of their burgers w/o a bun. We both loved our meals. Ate outside of the back of the restaurant where it is set up like a nice garden. Highly recommend stopping here. You won't be sorry. Nice selection of wines and beers. read more

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Highly recommend if you're in the area. Well deserving of all of the 5 start reviews. Friendly staff, great ambiance and great food! The burger is a healthy and refined Big Mac. Great portion and sauce. Will be returning for sure! read more

Delicious! Ordered a chicken sandwich. Chicken was moist. Salad was fresh. Fries were hot and crispy. The outdoor seating was comfortable. Glad we stopped to check it out. read more

This is excellent food stop on freeway 41 south going towards Atascadero. Outside and inside dining options along with excellent vegan dishes. The service is fast and they have an awesome collection of fresh brews. Don't forget to try their olallieberry pie! It's delicious along with cauliflower wings! read more

Halfway Station - Cauliflower wings with side of Ranch - New American Near Me - Atascadero, California

This is a great spot we stumbled across looking for a place to eat after a visit the zoo. Delicious food and drinks with local sourcing, excellent service and atmosphere. They were family friendly as well which is also a major perk for us. We would definitely recommend! read more

The new weekday breakfast is A+! Great service and nice indoor/outdoor seating. Great way to start the day.

Such a treasure! Came for dinner on a Saturday and live music. Ordered the cider and chicken sandwich with salad. It all tasted great, with lots of freshness and flavor. The atmosphere is to die for, with picnic tables, bocce ball Pit, shade trees, the local music, and more. I imagine it's quieter on the week days but there is also lounge type seating for those more lax days. I will be back for sure. read more

Halfway Station - Live music - New American Near Me - Atascadero, California