Hands down one of the BEST brunches I've ever had! And what a cute little place sitting on Main St! Everything we ordered was absolutely incredible. We had the Short Rib Eggs Benedict and the Smoked Salmon Benedict, and both were perfection. But of course we couldn't stop there... we had to try the Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes and OMG. Fluffy, fresh, perfectly sweet -- I will be thinking about those pancakes for a while! Add a side of mimosas and it was basically the perfect brunch. The food was fresh, flavorful, beautifully done, and genuinely exceeded our expectations. If you're in Half Moon Bay and looking for an amazing brunch spot, GO. Come hungry, order the pancakes for the table, and thank me later. read more

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Decent breakfast spot, but was not worth the wait. Please see my photo of the menu "the story of Johnny's" and I feel like that perfectly describes this place. After waiting about an hour, I was bummed to find out that there is a hard cutoff right at noon for the breakfast/brunch cutover. No breakfast after noon, no brunch before noon. REALLLLLY annoying and unnecessary... I ended up getting the chicken and waffles which were alright, but nothing amazing. The dining area is super cute, and prices are reasonable, but I would not go back. read more

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Decided to visit Half Moon Bay to celebrate Labor Day weekend and to have some breakfast. Looking through downtown Half Moon Bay we saw good reviews and recommendations for Johnny's. My girlfriend loves a good Eggs Benedict and I was sold on the lemon ricotta pancakes! It was lively as we got into town which was expected however the wait wasn't too long for a party of 2 as we were open to sit at the kitchen counter. The hostess who seated us was pleasant and our server was nice. For the food - I just have to be honest and say it was nothing spectacular at all and the portion size was incredibly small for the value. I ordered the old town scramble and it was lackluster. The short rib eggs Benedict were incredibly bland - the hollandaise sauce literally had no flavor. But the short ribs were good. Best part of the meal was the pancakes but pancakes everywhere are essentially the same. read more

Disappointing experience with seating policy We came here for breakfast, put our names on the list, and specifically asked for a booth inside. We were told that booths were being saved for parties of three or four and that the wait for a table would be more than 20 minutes. We decided to wait, but a couple of minutes later we were offered seats at the counter, so we opted to take those instead. What was frustrating was that the very next two parties seated were both parties of two--and both were seated in booths. That simply didn't feel fair. If the policy is that booths are reserved for larger parties, then that policy should be applied consistently to everyone. If the policy doesn't actually apply to parties of two, customers should not be told otherwise. To their credit, both the manager and our server were apologetic when we brought it up, and they did provide a complimentary menu item to make up for the situation. We appreciated that gesture. However, the bigger issue is consistency and fairness. Customers should feel that they are being treated equally, regardless of who they are or when they arrive. A business can have whatever seating policies it chooses, but those policies need to be applied fairly and consistently to all customers. Hopefully, this was an isolated incident and something the management will address with the staff. read more

a gem in HMB! The ambiance is diner vibes. Friendly staff and amazing menu! Their kids pancakes are super cute and come with rainbow sprinkles. The only downside is no craft coffees or iced coffee. I made the mistake of ordering an iced coffee, which was basically their regular coffee brew over ice. The avocado toast was delicious! Highly recommend. read more

Johnny's - Super cute book the checks come in where you can sign your name - American Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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Had a great outdoor lunch at Johnny's Half Moon Bay. We grabbed a sunny table outside and started with some Pizzolato organic Prosecco and bright citrusy cocktails--perfect for a relaxed afternoon on Main Street. The vibe is super chill, with outdoor seating and even a friendly pug hanging around. Very pet-friendly. Cobb Salad came loaded with herb-coated chicken, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, blue cheese, tomatoes, and red onion. Everything was fresh and well-portioned. The chicken was good, though it could've used just a little more flavor/seasoning. Fish sandwich (the one that feels like a burger) was solid. The bun tasted homemade--soft, slightly sweet, and really good quality. Crispy fried fish, creamy sauce, and slaw made for a satisfying bite, and the hand-cut fries were excellent. Overall a solid meal at a charming local spot. Would happily come back, especially for the outdoor seating and those buns. read more

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First time at Johnny's and it was definitely busy but still the service was great The food was amazing! We got the french toast it was amazing and my friends got the lemon pancakes which were interesting but still great in her opinion! 4/5 read more

Johnny's - french toast lemon pancakez egg avocado - American Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

They aren't messing around! This place is great on every level. The ambiance and decor is great, retro elevated diner feel that is still organic and comfortable. It's definitely popular so prepare for a wait. Luckily there are tons of little shops around to kill time. We got the short rib benedict and egg white omelette. The benedict speaks for itself once you see it - beautifully plated, rich, and delicious. The egg white omelette was a surprise hit! Full of flavorful veggies and topped with cheese and avocado to add richness. The crispy potatoes that come with all the dishes are there for a reason, just order an extra side of them in advance! read more

Johnny's - American Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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Food was great they have a large menu Service is great very nice and they know the menu to help with questions Cozy little place with seating outside read more

Have been here 3 times now, excellent food and service! Had the huevos rancheros and egg white omelet- both excellent. My daughter had avocado toast which was yummy too!! We were able to get right in on a weekday morning. Weekends might have longer waits. Only drawback for us with twins they only had one high chair but it worked. My absolute favorite are their potatoes! read more

Long wait time and weird way of seating (didn't actually use the list of names). Then took awhile for the server to come take our order. Very loud music could barely talk to my partner and hear her from across the table. Small tights quarters. Server brought water and almost dropped it on us. Staff don't seem happy to be here. Got the Junior Breakfast - $19 - potatoes have way too much rosemary, toast was burnt, bacon was cold, and poached eggs came out in enough fluid it could have been soup. Not a fan. They're luck that they're like the only spot for breakfast...I wouldn't come again. read more

Johnny's - The Junior Breakfast $19?? - American Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

My Husband and I wanted to have breakfast somewhere in Half Moon Bay, we drove out and as were driving through Main Street, we saw Johnny's, clean and inviting from the outside. We were acknowledged immediately upon walk in and were seated. Johnny's is a beautiful little restaurant, the food was good and the little details make it more special, read more

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Let's start with us arriving, nobody greeted us, we wrote our names down but the hostess did not really use the list, it was more of a suggestion.. Very loud music inside and out... Our server took forever to get to our table and then practically threw our waters on the table. Nobody was nice, kind, energetic, appeared to be having fun or liking their job. It was very busy, and did I mention LOUD! Will not be returning. Food was mediocre and very expensive for what you got. Soup was def out of a can.. read more

Johnny's - Grilled cheese and tomato soup... yes, it's Campbells - American Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Establishment, decor, and service were good but the food wasn't quite up my alley. Food: Old Town Scramble Presentation was nice but, despite the ingredients, the flavor was just weaker than I thought it'd be. I couldn't taste the chorizo and either they forgot the Serano salsa or it was cooked into the dish? The slices of pasilla pepper were the most impressionable flavor of the plate. I was also a bit underwhelmed by the serving size, but especially only having 6 potatoes on my plate. Despite this, the potatoes were pretty well-seasoned with herbs/spices. Service: Wait staff were friendly and ensured we were comfortable once we settled in. Couldn't ask any more of them! Ambiance: Old school diner in an even older downtown. Interior is reminiscent of any American diner in the 1960s - absolutely appreciate the character of the establishment! I recommend arriving ahead of time to find parking since DT HMB can be quite crowded. Overall, I could be swayed to visit again to try other items. read more

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My breakfast order, the Junior, was very basic, but my over easy eggs were perfect, the English muffin was toasted just right, and the fresh fruit bowl was indeed fresh and had good variety. I love Johnny's potatoes, and that the bill comes in an actual Winnie-the-Pooh book! read more

Johnny's - American Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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Cute little diner like ambience. 6 of us sat in a booth. Kids had "mickey mouse" pancakes. I enjoyed the Johnnys chilaquiles with black beans, avocado, radish, cojito cheese, cilantro with eggs sunny side up. I didn't finish all the tortilla chips. Service was good even while it was busy. Others ordered the Sisters Omelet and Smoked Salmon Eggs Benny. read more

Better than average taste and presentation wise, great service in a very retro style but unassuming cafe. Possibly the best breakfast for many, many miles and lunch was quite satisfying. read more

Johnny's - Interior of Johnny's and menu - American Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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Food is pretty good but they were so insanely busy. We had to wait almost an hour when we got there at 9:30. Servers were super busy so it was really hard getting their attention, and even when we did, they seemed to be in a rush and weren't the most friendly. Cute brunch spot w good food decorated pretty but I would not go again. Parking is also not available so you need to find street parking but that's like anywhere in downtown half moon bay. read more

Johnny's - American Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Foods was yummy. Lemon ricotta pancakes or braised beef with avocado. COOK GREAT JOB but Service was sad bare minimum over crowded and small dining area we waited 15 min for our seat of 5 then it took 45 minutes to receive food. What was e en more disheartening was each of our meals (5) came at all different times so we couldn't even eat together. Server never checked on us just took our order and gave us the bill. Bummer man! Oh ya brunch starts at NOON not 3 minutes earlier apparently hard to find parking if you have trouble standing this is not the place our cousin with 2 babies eat somewhere else due to size and lack of room read more

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Stopped here before heading back home last weekend. We had our dog with us, so we asked for an outside table. Expected a long wait, but was told a table was available immediately. Restaurant had about 5 tables outside. Crab cake Benedict - 5/5: this was a perfect combination of a poached egg on top of a breaded crab cake over spinach on top of a cheddar biscuit. All covered in hollandaise sauce. The cheddar biscuit gave it a wonderful texture and flavor over a traditional English muffin. The crispy potato's were also very good as well. Definitely recommended. Brûlée French Toast - 5/5: wife orders French toast everywhere we go, but first time she saw this offered. A French toast with a crispy caramalized crème brûlée top. It was very decadent and my wife's favorite French toast she has ever had. Orange Juice - 5/5: great freshly squeezed orange juice. Overall, great spot for brunch. Highly recommended. read more

Johnny's - Crab Benedict - American Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Great spot for brunch. The lemon ricotta pancakes are a must! Amazing pancakes. The short ribs Benedict were epic. Super tasty food overall. Service was friendly and food came out fast despite the waiting time to get a table. read more

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Johnny's is a cute little breakfast spot in half moon Bay. When you walk in it feels like you are stepping back in time to a 50s old school diner. Love that vibe. We were sat outside on an overcast day in Half Moon Bay. It was doing that thing it does in Bay Area weather where it is sprinkling outside, seemingly about to rain, but it really is just super cloudy. I was a little worried we might be a chilly, but it ended up being fine. The service was okay, nothing spectacular. But it fits with the type of place that it is. I asked for water with my coffee, and we never got it. When we got our food we asked for water again and the server was like "oh, you want refills." But we never got water in the first place. It wasn't until she brought ok the way we pitcher that she realized we had no water. Oh well. The service was otherwise totally fine. I went with the Tweety's Breakfast bowl, which was two poached eggs served over jasmine rice, with sautéed shitakke mushrooms, sautéed spinach, avocado, and roasted potatoes. It was so good. The poached eggs were perfectly cooked, as were the mushrooms. The roasted potatoes were crispy and buttery, and well seasoned. I left satisfied but feeling like I hadn't totally derailed my diet. My husband went with the croque madame, which was massive and very rich, with lots of cheese. Don't try to do a lot after eating this. He said it was very good, but he was just super full and very much needed a post-meal walk to digest. I'd give Johnnys a solid 3.5 stars. The food was very good, the environment is cool - I'd say it's definitely worth a visit. read more

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We stopped by on a weekday for a late lunch. This place is happening! The decor is utterly delightful, with retro diner vibes. Despite it being a weekday, the staff is quite busy given the many customers. We stood for a few minutes by the small entrance, wondering what one had to do to get a seat; as none of the staff approached us, we ended up asking other customers who were waiting, and learned that we could just seat ourselves at the bar, or on an outdoors table. We grabbed a couple of seats at the bar, while the staff busily walked by us. We managed to get the attention of a staff member, and got ourselves a set of menus to order from. Meanwhile, two other customers who had been seated for some time at the bar still had menus in front of them, obviously trying to get the attention of waitstaff to place their order. The two of us shared a fish sandwich w/fries, and a shrimp louie salad. The fish sandwich was decent with a brioche bun, fried fish, and fries; all of it freshly made and tasty. The shrimp louie salad was OK with small shrimp, three sticks of asparagus, half an avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, and crispy lettuce. read more

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This is our maybe 4th time to Johnny's and it may be the last time. Ordered the smash burger and the egg salad sandwich. The sandwich was very tasty I must say and I substituted the fries with a salad...mistake...one of the limpest salads I have had in a very long time. The smash burger while very tasty was mushy I guess because the bun did not hold together and maybe too much sauce. The fries were good ! The serve was bare minimum. Never refilled the waters, never followed up to check on us and although they were kind of busy they seemed to have enough staffing and we had a later lunch arriving just after 1:30. I asked the waitress for another cappuccino and she said yes, but it nerve arrived. I did not bother to ask again. The check was brought and that is when I asked for water as both glasses were empty. He brought the credit card back and I could not even hear a thank you from the waiter. Just seemed in a rush. So onward to lunch somewhere else in town in the future. read more

Not a fan of the menu. Had the "Junior" at 8:00 AM, and maybe the chief was having a hard time waking up. Overcooked eggs, the apple sausage were just hard and tasteless,, Johnny's potatoes were blah and unseasoned. Coffee was fine, though! read more

Great food, great vibes, great service! We're a family of five and stopped by first thing Sunday morning. My fiancée and I live in town, and my parents and sister were visiting from Reno. There was a short wait, maybe 10-15 minutes, but it flew by. We took a quick walk to the visitor center and came back just in time for our table. The hostess was very friendly and welcoming! Our server, Pablo, was fantastic. He helped us with a few questions about the menu, and when my fiancée asked for his recommendation between the pancakes and the egg sandwich, he suggested the egg sandwich, so that's what she went with. When the food came out, they set a blueberry pancake in front of my sister, who had ordered the Minnie Mouse pancake. She looked a little confused, but then Pablo explained that he'd asked the kitchen to bring us an extra pancake to share, just because. Her Minnie Mouse pancake came right after, and the whole gesture was just so thoughtful and kind. Big thanks to Team Johnny and especially Pablo! We'll definitely be back. read more

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Best chilaquiles my husband and me have had The hash brown nest was crispy and savory perfect Smash burger meat was so flavorful Pretty retro vibe inside read more

Very solid modern brunchy diner in HMB! I came with a group and we ordered a variety of dishes. The standout winner was the lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry compote. It wasn't overly sweet, was nice and zesty, and the perfect portion for sharing. My friends didn't like their eggs benedict very much though, and the chicken apple sausage was overcooked. Sadly, they also didn't have any pie. Overall, this is such a nice little diner in HMB and the food is much better than most diners. If you order right, you can have a great meal but their dishes can be hit or miss. read more

From start to finish this place is a gem! Haley who was the hostess is just as charming and nice as she could be. Every single staff member was friendly and enthusiastic. The vibe was casual with good music playing at just the right volume, not to loud but just loud enough. After looking over all the menu items, so many sounded good but I settled on the smash burger after seeing it delivered to the next table. So glad I made this stop along main street! read more

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This place just makes you happy. From the outside it is very inviting with their lovely branding and red accents. Inside it is a pop of personality! Blues, yellows, wall paper with character, fresh flowers and plants on every table. The menu is classic American but someone put care into the items. We ordered the chicken sandwich, onion rings & herbed greens. Both chicken sandwich and onion rings were fried to perfection. Unique batter. Herbed greens were interesting. I wasn't expecting what they were. They were purple greens and slightly bitter. Dressing was good. Service was quick and professional. Overall highly recommend! read more

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Johnnys is an amazing breakfast spot in downtown half moon bay with ambiance, great service and delicious food. It has a vintage dinner feel and a bathroom with really cute wallpaper. The food itself is amazing- quality ingredients and delicious flavor. Staff was so nice. They had forgotten our waffle and then gave us one free of charge! I would highly recommend Johnny's for breakfast. read more

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Super cute place. Yummy eggs benny. 30 minute wait on a Sunday morning. Some shops close by you can check out while you wait. Service was a bit slow and inconsistent. Could probably use more help at busy times. Booths are small. Our party of 4 was tight. Would try to come back at a less busy day/time. read more

Johnny's - OG Eggs Benny - American Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Such a quaint restaurant! Love the vintage aesthetic vibes with colorful furniture, plants, and wallpaper. I had the Johnnys chilaquiles which were delicious - I especially loved the refried beans, sauce and crisp chips. My friends had the breakfast bowl which also looked really good. We shared the honey belgian waffles which was just the right amount of sweet and I loved that the syrup was warmed up. The bathroom decor is cute as well! read more

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This is not your typical diner, that's for sure (and that's a good thing in my opinion). The menu wasn't as long as what you would find at a typical diner, but I did not mind since I found many dishes that sounded incredible. We did not have reservations for Sunday brunch, and we were told there would be a 15 minute wait, and it was pretty much 15 minutes exactly. There's indoor and outdoor seating available, and it is so well decorated inside. The bathroom (there's only one) even had a beautiful orange bouquet of flowers at the sink. For food, I ordered the Chilaquiles, the Herby Greens, and Johnny's Potatoes. Everything was delicious! We ended up being one of the last tables to finish (they close at 2pm on Sunday), but we didn't feel rushed at all. I would definitely recommend dining here. read more

Johnny's - Front of Johnny's - American Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Johnny's reminded me of a vintage diner. The music was from around the 50's or later. There is usually a wait. Our wait was 20 minutes but by the time we left, the wait was an hour. You sign up when you get there and they will call when your time comes up. There are some limited tables outside. Inside has mostly booths. I had the lemon ricotta pancakes, fresh squeezed orange juice and coffee. the pancakes came with blueberry compote and was delicious. The orange juice was also great. Others had French toast, a waffle or the OG eggs Benedict. We each enjoyed our meal and the service was good. Would definitely return. read more

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We had the smash burger and fries! It was large and wonderful! Large enough I easily shared it with my wife! It was really tasty and the fries were great! Our daughter had the tuna melt which I tasted and it also was great! I had a latte to drink it was wonderful! We are outside at a small table! Service was attentive and friendly! I recommend the place without any reservations! read more

Talk about a semi-hidden gem! Hardly any wait for a brunch/lunch that was delightful! We got the Mr Big Stuff & the Heartbeet salad - both were delightful! I feel like I should keep this place a secret! read more

We visited Johnny's since we stayed the night in Half Moon Bay and read this place was good. It was okay, drink wise not much to offer. They do have TWO menu's, breakfast and Brunch. We ourselves were not aware of this .I was looking forward to Breakfast options at 1230 ish. Of course we got there at 12 but had to wait for 20-30 mins. I got THE JUNIOR which was in the brunch menu. What I really was looking forward to ordering was the biscuits and gravy or brûlée French toast. My son got a kids waffle since they didn't serve the breakfast for kids during brunch. I also wanted to order the famous mimosa they have called DOLCE FAR NIENTE . But they only sell it BY the whole bottle, wish they did it individually just a glass of frozen orange juice sphere. Maybe one day I'll go back form the whole bottle . The ambience is more like a Diner in the 1950's it's cute. read more

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We came here for brunch after a few years of reopening, but it's nothing close to the original Jhonnys. Cute diner set up with limited brunch menu. The issue is the cost, $8 for one pancake maybe 8" wide. For party of two we paid too much for the short rib eggs Benny, B&g, side of two fried chicken thighs and one pancake with two coffees. Food quality ok compared to cost. Service was prompt and efficient, but felt rushed due to them wanting to flip tables making the experience unenjoyable. The best thing there was how well designed and clean their bathroom was. It's a one and done for us at Johnny's. read more

The hostess was kind and patient with the crowd of people waiting to eat here last Saturday. For 4 of us it only took about 20-25 min. The place is very quaint and I had high hopes! Unfortunately, coffee is just fine at best, the biscuits and gravy were dry, and the server seemed bothered by a member of our party needing an extra minute to decide. I understand if it's busy you want to be quick, but looking impatient and bothered doesn't make us want to return right away. read more

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