10 out of 10. Fresh food, pricing is fair, with the amountof food you receive, service is…read moreoutstanding. Ambiance, decor is fitting , Buttercup also supplies alcohol with a mini bar . Also, on Wednesday, you may order a meal that would feed 4. Which is great. I highly recommend

Been going for years. It's consistently good every time. My favorite is the Florentine omelet,…read moreo'brien potatoes and sourdough toast. Their shrimp & grits is delicious, their churro waffles are amazing too, if you're into sweet breakfasts -- or if you want a sweet breakfast for dinner. They also live up to their name "Buttercup" by buttering their toast better than any other diner I've ever been to!!

Fantastic breakfast spot! The country fried steak was excellent--crispy, flavorful, and cooked…read moreperfectly. Portions are huge, the food came out surprisingly fast, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality and quantity you get. Friendly service, great atmosphere, and an all-around solid American breakfast experience. Let's support small businesses in America--they are the heart of our communities. Highly recommended, and I'll definitely be back!

Been here a few times and the food was decent and all. Obviously get their donuts from another…read morebakery or distributor, but that's how it goes some places. Now for the reason I'm even writing this. We walked in this morning with my children getting cranky because they were sitting around with me waiting for our tires to get changed before we came here. Anyways, I let my two youngest children choose theirs then my two older ones were taking a moment (actually moment as in you can measure the time with less than a handful of seconds) some lady leans over the counter to the worker and asks for a donut, the worker obliged (no problem) then the worker put the tongs down to go ring the lady who cut in the middle of us ordering. Maybe I'm getting old and this is the new way of doing business but I'll be dammed if I go out my way to spend the money I make while having to be apart from my family only to have another person take over the service I was receiving! I will never return here and give them the opportunity to disrespect me or my family again! Funny enough as I'm walking out some random guy hears me cussing out loud and yells over to me "that f$&king lady huh!?" lol how does everyone but me know they have horrible customer service here!? My fault for not knowing I drove off and realized my two youngest still had their individually bagged donuts (2 total donuts) so I made a u turn and drove back to toss the bags back into their counter so they don't think I was leaving for a free donut. I left because they have NO respect for families who choose to support their local crap business. I absolutely would never recommend any family coming here, be warned on how they treat people. 0/5 stars

A pretty solid family stop after Six Flags!…read more We took the boys here for Avery's birthday since it's only about 5-10 minutes from Six Flags, and honestly, it ended up being a pretty nice little stop after a long day. I had never been to a Black Bear Diner before, so I wasn't really sure what to expect. The location was clean, busy, and definitely has that classic Black Bear Diner look. Some of the decor feels a little dated, but I actually think that's part of the charm and the overall theme. What I didn't expect was how much merchandise they have! They basically have an entire little shopping area inside the restaurant with all kinds of Black Bear stuff. I thought that was pretty cool. Since we were coming from Sacramento and had already spent the day out, me and Dad weren't really hungry enough for a full meal. We grabbed coffee and energy drinks while the boys got kids' meals. The kids' meals also came with either a little ice cream sundae or strawberries, so of course the boys went for the sundaes. The staff was friendly, although we ended up having a couple different people helping us because they were switching shifts while we were there. Everyone we interacted with was nice and everything went smoothly. The only little disappointment was that we had made sure to mention that it was Avery's birthday because we were trying to make his day extra special. I honestly expected that there might be some kind of birthday perk for the birthday kid, especially at a restaurant that is so heavily family-oriented, but there wasn't. That's definitely not something I'm taking stars away for, because I fully expected to pay for the meal anyway. It just would have been a nice little touch. I didn't order a meal myself, so I can't really give a fair review of the food. I did steal a bite of Avery's pancakes after he was finished, though. Overall, I'd call this a 3.5-star experience that I'm rounding up to 4. The restaurant was clean, the staff was friendly, the location was convenient, the boys enjoyed their meals and desserts, and there really wasn't anything that would keep me from coming back. Not a perfect experience, but definitely a good family stop -- especially if you're coming back from Six Flags and don't feel like driving all over the place looking for somewhere to eat. I'd absolutely come back.

Black Bear Vallejo has been my go to spot for quite some time. It's a toss up between the chorizo…read morebreakfast or the chorizo burrito. Both come with fruit. The Grizz breakfast is great with epic portions. Not a fan of their cream pies but try anything once. The server Maria is awesome and very attentive, Do come in and get your fix on.

Hadn't been here for years but while getting my car serviced I stopped by for breakfast last…read moreweekend and was reminded how good their food was. Luckily got here before the brunch crowd since by the time I left there was a line. Definitely a loval favorite. I had the Florentine omelet and it was loaded with spinach and bacon. So good! The hollandaise was decadent. Hash browns were crunch and hot. Service was friendly and efficient. Constant refills on coffee helped. Glad I stopped by.

Yummy!!!! We the…read moreshrimp and grits, country fried steak, banana French toast. Wish we tried the milkshakes they look so delicious. Service was great, staff was nice and accommodating. Will be back!!

This was my first time eating at Harry's Hofbrau. I went on a Sunday because I wanted to try their…read moreprime rib, but unfortunately, I found out they don't serve it on Sundays. I ended up ordering the Beef Stroganoff, and it was really good! The beef was tender, the sauce was rich and flavorful, and the portion was very generous. It came with rice, a side salad, and a roll, so it was definitely a filling meal. Overall, I had a great first experience. The food was delicious, portions were huge, and I'd definitely come back -- especially to finally try the prime rib next time!

It was family and I's first time here and my mom actually found this place through a Foodie…read moreYouTuber she watches. There's lots of parking even though we went on a Saturday afternoon. Once you walk inside, you get in line to order your food, & after you get your food, choose any of the empty tables to sit at. This format reminds me a lot of Disneyland/California Adventure. I ordered the baked ham, bleu cheese salad, and mashed potatoes. My family each got a different type of meat. The collective favorite was definitely the brisket. I'd definitely come back one day! We all really enjoyed our time here.

Fast friendly service. Excellent corn beef hash…read more Very good. Will be back. Stupid yelp now requires a minimum of eight five characters, so here ya go!

Came on an early Saturday morning at around 9am. There was a little wait as your whole party has to…read morebe present to be seated. They gave us a stick to hold onto with a number as we waited for 2 others to show up. After we got seated, the menu was vast and had a ton of options. My friends recommended to get the beef hash with the fried rice, as it was unique to have fried rice as an option. I ended up getting the rod's special, it came with fried rice, and poached eggs and cheese on top. My fiancé ordered a chicken fajita omelette that was pretty good. The beef hash was actually really flavorful, and was delicious with the poached egg on top. There are tables inside as well as outside. The outside has a really nice view along the water. Service was good as well, they checked on us a few tables and refilled waters and coffees.

Best breakfast in the east bay! The place has some history…read moreon its walls, not loaud music which makes it perfect, the waitress are super nice, everything looks super clean too. 100% recommend, I will come back with my family!

I just love this place. Small town diner where the mom & pop know just about everyone who comes…read morein. Service is superb! Food amazing & drinks (coffee & ice water) always full. I got the chef's omelette with pancakes. I ate everything (kind of embarrassing to admit!) but I guess Pilates took it outta me so I put something back in ‍!

I stopped by for lunch and had a good overall experience. The service was great- the waitress was…read morekind, attentive and made sure I had everything I needed. I ordered the chef salad, and although it was just me dining alone, it took about 15 minutes for my food to come out. I arrived around 1:20 p.m., so they may have been busier than usual, which could explain the wait. The salad was nothing special, a bagged salad mix with the usual Chef salad toppings, Overall, the friendly service made for a pleasant visit and I'd be willing to come back again for a quick stop off the freeway.

Oct 5 2025 1:30 pm What a pleasant visit today…read more. You see. the other day we drove 42 miles round trip to Tender Greens in Berkeley just so I could treat myself to the "Cobb salad" that they offer. What a disappointment of a salad and a hair in my salad to boot. You can check out my other review if you like. Today my wife reminded me that Mel's has a Cobb salad as well and she thinks it is the real deal. Wife enjoyed a BLT and... Oh Boy was it a beautiful salad and tasty and it was half a dollar cheaper and 15 miles closer than my last one. I have shaken the Tender Greens dust off my shoes. Mel's only dropped the ball when I had to twist an arm to get a coffee refill and the cup that was poured tasted burnt. Note to self. Want a great Cob salad? Mel's!

Today after church, I went to Original Mels with family and friends, and we had such a great…read moreexperience. We shared a meal together, and everything was on point. The food came out quickly, hot, and in generous portions, which was perfect because we were all pretty hungry after church and hadn't decided where to go until we found this spot. The ambiance was really cute, giving an old-fashioned, almost Riverdale-type vibe. It felt like a nice little getaway. We were seated and eating within about 10 to 15 minutes, and everything tasted amazing. The service was just as great. Our waiters were attentive, but I especially want to shout out Caitlyn. She was incredibly kind, patient, and attentive to our large group of about 10 people. She handled everything so well and made our experience even better. She truly deserves recognition and made a big impact just by how she showed up for us.

I was at the outlet and thought of a burger, why not Mel's? We were seated right away and the diner…read morewas clean and packed with people since it was during the lunch hour. So the wait was a little longer than we had expected. We ordered fish and chips and a bowl of clam chowder. The clam chowder was creamy and had more potatoes than clam but flavorful. The fish and chips were crispy and good size portion. The server was friendly but I'm sure since it was busy she just took longer to get to us.