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    Hot Rod Diner

    3.3 (201 reviews)
    ModerateDiners
    Closed 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    HOT ROD DINER ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Brian G.

    Great service. Great food and if you're looking for a Karaoke spot come by on Thursday's and saturdays from 6 to 10.

    Love me tender
    Alyssa S.

    The ambiance is that of a classic American diner. You seat yourself and the server takes your order. We ordered a cup of coffee (3/5), a love me tender with hash browns and a biscuit (4/5) and the special, chilaquiles with chicken and over easy eggs (5/5). The food was great and good portion sizes! They took our order, served us promptly, and were always ready to refill my coffee. The price is just right. We'll be back.

    3 cheese omelette
    Colten G.

    Food was very good, service was fast. I definitely recommend getting the eggs Benedict. Ham was very thick and hollandaise sauce was thick . Not sure why the eggs Benedict isn't on the menu but if you ask , most likely they will serve it. Diner is very clean, quiet environment. Lots of family's together and also coworkers on lunch break. Price was reasonable, normal for what you expect now days . Thank you for the good experience hot rod

    Bonanza burger
    Adrienne N.

    Ordered the bonanza burger... Loved the burger minus the lettuce. It was too wilted from the patty. The young man that greeted us was very friendly, the waitress could have been friendlier. It was the busiest I've ever seen, but it was precious seen elderly friends enjoying a meal wearing their old Leatherman jackets. Perhaps it was a high school reunion, whatever it was... It was a joy to see them smiling and enjoy there meals together. Overall, it is always a go to for my family... If we want a delicious meal.

    Inspection report

    I would not eat here!! There is an inspection report that found rodent droppings and employees not using proper hand hygiene.

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    Hit and miss sometimes good, other times not so good. Service is a hit and miss too. Sometimes good others no so good.

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    4 months ago

    Great food and service. No Rv parking spots though unless you park across the street

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    The food's excellent and they are really respectful and honest and the waitresses are nice and they take care of their customers

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    Great service and excellent quality of food !! I will definitely be back . I recommend trying the chicken fajita omelet

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    9 months ago

    1 waitress didnt bother to ask if we wanted refills on our drinks. Also we got there first and we got attended after.

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    We enjoy coming here with our family. employees are always so happy and attentive. food of course is always good never disappoints.

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    Good tasting food and good service. It's been around for a while. Best hot rods out of the three.

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    2 years ago

    Had two meals here - breakfast and lunch - both real good with quality foods ! Service was excellent.... Recommend!

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    3 years ago

    Food was very good. Large portions. Service was fair. The only thing is they were cleaning and not once did they wash their hands. Yuck!

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    This used to be a legendary bar in Modesto, not so much anymore, but the food and restaurant are still amazing, FAST and delicious.

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