Oh, beloved Big Daddy. How I have missed you. After Big Daddy Ross' Cafe closed the doors to their Bay Point location, I was a lost, wayward child. Hungry, depleted, lost (and likely protein-deficient due to the loss of my beloved cheese omelet with avocado), I scoured the earth in search of another breakfast spot nearby, but none were worthy. They just didn't offer up the amazing flavor and friendly faces (hey Omar, Ross, Gaby and da crew!) that Big Daddy's always did. Then, one day, I was picking up a takeout order at a nearby brekkie spot and as I'm strollin' along, Ross himself runs out of their new location to greet me. It was a beautiful reunion and a welcome sight. I finally realized why I hadn't had my omelet in so long even though they had only relocated to downtown Pittsburg: the name change left me totally in the dark! But now that I'm back in the Light(house), I'm back to being a regular fixture in my old hangout. And it's just as good as it always was. Thanks, Big Daddy! read more

This place serves great food and great service! Omar is very friendly, accommodating and will bend over backwards to ensure a pleasant dining experience! The place is bright and clean and shines as a cafe. My favorites are the Ross' Special and the steak and eggs They are only open for breakfast and lunch. read more

Lighthouse Cafe - Ross' Special - Cafes Near Me - Pittsburg, California

Omar, one of the gracious individuals who takes your orde, let us know, they are offering made-to-order falafels, $1 each served with their inhouse yogurt sauce. I ordered three falafels. They were delicious. I shared with Omar that the falafels would be great served a green salad and pita bread. Even with just the dipping sauce the falafels are worth try. My friend ordered a gluten free Belgian waffle. It is not on the menu. She ask if Omar could have the kitchen make the waffle with her gluten free waffle mix that she brought.. He was gracious enough to make the waffle. Their kitchen is not set up for gluten free and my friend does gluten free as a dietary option not because it is a medical necessity. My husband always ordered their Belgian waffles. It is my husband's regular order As a side, he orders a bowl of fruit. New item: You can get a bowl of grits. I asked if the grits could be ordered eggs overeasy and a side of bacon as a side. Another woman mentioned she would order it as a porridge with strawberries. Glad to see new items on the menu. read more

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Always on the lookout for local dining, I branched out to Pittsburg from Brentwood in search of a different brunch option. Lighthouse Cafe has a great corner space in downtown, that's clean, spacious and offers reasonable prices on their simple and comforting dishes. I ordered a basic Healthy Scramble (egg whites, veggies, topped with avocado) and appreciated the option of getting a pancake in lieu of toast. Nice staff, who was very attentive and the lighthouse themed decor was fun. It's a bit out of the way to drive here on a regular basis but I'll come back. read more

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As usual this place and food are still good enough for you to smack your momma. Service is still customer oriented and exceptional. The new location is perfect. On a corner and very visible, nice and clean. read more

Lighthouse Cafe - Big Rossy Omelet and the Denver Omelet. - Cafes Near Me - Pittsburg, California

If I could go to this place everyday I would. I absolutely love this place! The food is amazing and the service is excellent. You might have to wait to get seated but it's worth it. I recommend them to everyone! read more

Good food. Good prices. Good service. Nice environment. Small, but comfortable little cafe. Great addition to downtown. read more

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I called the day prior to see if they'd be offering veterans discounts. The employee said they would and just to inform them that I'm a vet. We arrived to a pretty busy atmosphere. The place was packed & a bit understaffed. Seating took about 20mins & service after seating another 30mims. I got the Belgian waffle combo, again. I get cooking larger portions & keeping things warm. My eggs and bacon were not kept warm and were delivered cold. They both were inedible. I politely asked for another serving. The 2nd serving was perfect. That must not have sat well w/mgmt. The gentleman who took my order was the person I spoke w/over the phone. I reminded him of the phone call. I complained about the cold food to him also. When he brought the check there was no discount... Over all experience 2.5outta5 Things don't always go perfect... read more

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I love the lighthouse cafe. It's a child hood staple for me. Omar is the absolute best! I don't only look forward to the amazing food but the service as well. He always remembers my order, even from when I was a little kid ordering! He never forgets and that honestly is such a great feeling. I've always loved visiting this family business from when it was big daddy Rosses cafe in bay point since I was a kid to now it being the lighthouse cafe in Pittsburg, and now I get to bring my own little family to enjoy it now too. No matter how far I live, this place will always be my favorite to stop at and I will always gladly make the drive. This is the best breakfast spot in the area. The hash browns are amazing I forgot a before pic because we went straight to eating but this was the after math I can't wait to go back already and enjoy it all over again! Thank you so much to the staff, to omar, the waitress and most importantly the chefs ‍ read more

Lighthouse Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Pittsburg, California

This weekend was their grand opening. The place was filled at 9am but there were still tables available. The staff was spot on. They said just grab an open table, and when we sat, they were spot on. Took our beverage order, coffee and water and came back in a few minutes. Being that the tables were filled, they didn't rush us for our order but checked in twice to see if we were ready to order. The menu has many offerings. So finally my wife and I are lite breakfast eaters. We ordered the Veggie Omelette, hash browns and English muffins to spit between up. So glad we did since the servings are huge. As for the omelette and hash browns 4/5 Omelette was filled with veggies but way too many red onions. Hash browns were cooked perfectly 5/5. Crispy outside and fluffy middle. We found a new Gem in Downtown Pittsburg for breakfast date. Yes I said Date, 34yrs of marriage and counting... read more

Lighthouse Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Pittsburg, California

Pittsburgh continues to amaze with its collection of neighbourhood eateries that are easy on the budget and offer solid food. The staff is very friendly, and it's a kind of place where, if you visit frequently enough, you will see the same faces again and again. clean and convenient to parks and the highway, I would recommend this place. read more

Great place for breakfast and lunch in Downtown Pittsburg. We went to Big Daddy Rosses at its previous location and loved the food. This location is definetly a more modern look and feel. The name and location may have changed but the food is still excellent! We had the california omelete, sub toast with a pancake (2.50 upcharge) and the cheeseburger with french fries. The omelete was fluffy, good amount of ingredients inside, and they didn't skimp on the avocado. The pancake was tasty and super fluffy! The cheese burger was a perfectly cooked, the meat was seasoned well. Very yummy! The french fries were nice and hot! We had a great meal all around. The service was outstanding! Severs would ask if we needed anything or offered refills consistently. The place was busy, which is great to see. Everything coming out of the kitchen looked great! Made me think about what I'll get next time. read more

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Stumbled on this cafe on a Sunday morning after church! It is right across the street from the Steeltown coffee shop. What a gem! Great breakfast with all the classics: eggs, bacon, pancakes, biscuits gravy, French toast! Attentive waitress and managers. It was the first time, but won't be the last. We'll be back! read more

Lighthouse Cafe - Biscuits and gravy - Cafes Near Me - Pittsburg, California

A great new spot in Pittsburg! I stopped by the Lighthouse Café for their grand opening today and had a fantastic breakfast experience. The place has a fresh, welcoming vibe and you can feel the passion the owner, Ross, puts into it -- he was friendly and genuinely cares about the community and his customers. The food was delicious, portions were generous, and the service was quick and attentive, even with the opening day rush. It's conveniently located down the street on the corner right across from Lumpy's (formerly Big Daddy Ross's Café), so it's easy to find. I highly recommend giving Lighthouse Café a try if you're in Pittsburg and want a satisfying breakfast or brunch. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Hands down one of the best breakfast experiences I've had in a long time. Service was fast, the food was outstanding, and every bite felt thoughtfully made. The chef brought great energy and made the experience even better. Add in the stunning oceanfront setting, and this place easily stands out. It's polished, memorable, and absolutely worth a visit whether you live nearby or are just passing through. read more

Lighthouse Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Pittsburg, California

Back again with my Ladies from church, we each enjoyed our food tremendously. I tried something new the Alaskan omelette very tasty season two perfection. Katie waited on us again along with the other servers and Ross the owner was just as kind and accommodating as the time before. read more

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This place is amazing. Cute little community spot, the food is absolutely wonderful and the service is the same. Really a great joint and would come back for breakfast any time I'm in the area. Highly recommend. read more

Such a great spot! The food is delicious! The place is clean! The service is great! We normally go on Sundays... the line is always long but the wait is not bad at all... the most we have waited is no more than 10 minutes to be seated. I'm so happy to have found this spot! I recommend it to anyone looking for a great breakfast/brunch! read more

I'm so happy they opened back up it use to be Big Daddy Ross in bay point me and my family have been eating with them for years food is always delicious the service is great and the coffee is the best in the city read more

Lighthouse Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Pittsburg, California

had to come back for another review. i absolutely love this place they handled the valentines crowd no problem. the place was clean service was fast, polite, and personal. the food was amazing again they're batting 100% in my book. i happened to be serviced by the same waitress which lets me know they treat their employees well enough that they want to maintain a job and she also remembered me and was in a very good mood which makes me think they have a good workplace chemistry i love being here it feels personal like going to a friends house for brunch 10/10 will obviously be returning read more

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The service was great . Really attentive & generous . The portions were huge in my opinion & really tasty . We didn't finish our food had to take a few boxes to go jaja . Thank you guys . Definitely will be coming back soon ! read more

Excited to try this new cafe in downtown Pittsburg. Glad to see friendly faces from Big Daddy Ross's. Food was delicious! Service was great. So glad to have another option close to home. Will definitely be back. read more

Lighthouse Cafe - California Omelet and Chorizo Burrito - Cafes Near Me - Pittsburg, California

Came here for lunch. Meal was good. Waitress was attentive, which I liked. I'd come back again. read more

Lighthouse Cafe - Patty Melt with Onion Rings - Cafes Near Me - Pittsburg, California

Lighthouse Cafe, Pittsburg: View pictures for the address, phone number, hours, and menu items. Great quality food with reasonable price. Same owner as Big Daddy Ross at Bay Point, so you know they have excellent customer service. We will be back! Congratulations Ross! read more

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Our first time at the new location! The food is just as delicious! Also, I think there are more tables and it has a great layout! Parking was plentiful and we'll be back! read more

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Amazing customer service on their first day opening today. Food was amazing. Nice location clean greeted upon walking in, which is always a plus shows that my business is wanted read more

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They passed the first test: a good cup of coffee test. watch out Lumpys this place is going to bring some actual competition if they keep it up. The place will definitely be able to seat many customers. The classic breakfast plate was perfect. did not take a photo this time. Everything looks new, but the service feels seasoned. Welcome to Pittsburg! read more

I'm so happy Lighthouse moved to downtown Pittsburg. I loved the cafe over in Baypoint, but it was a little out of the way for me. Their Omelets are fantastic, but all the food is good. You've really have to try it. Or rediscover it, like I did. read more

We decided to try Lighthouse since it's a new restaurant in the area. When we walked in, we were greeted by a pleasant aroma coming from the kitchen, which got us excited to try the food. The waiter was polite and took our order without issue. We requested to substitute our toast with one pancake, and he assured us that it wouldn't be a problem. We both ordered the steak and eggs. When the food arrived, we noticed that both the eggs and steak were extremely greasy, with an excessive amount of oil. The steak also had a significant amount of gristle, which made it difficult and frustrating to cut and eat. Additionally, our coffee cups remained empty for quite some time before the waiter came back around. When we received the bill, we were surprised to see that we had been charged for the pancake substitution. We brought it up, and the waiter gave an explanation that didn't quite make sense. I tried to clarify that a substitution usually means replacing one item with another--not adding an additional charge--unless specified beforehand. While we appreciated some aspects of the visit, the overall experience didn't meet our expectations, and unfortunately, we don't plan on returning. read more

First time eating here after a recommendation. It was very nice, service was excellent and there was no rush to eat or pay. Got here early and quickly had more clients and created a welcoming and pleasant environment. Definitely will come again! read more

Lighthouse Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Pittsburg, California

The food here is absolutely delicious! The service is first rate and the food when ordered comes quickly! It was formerly known as Big Daddy Ross's! Just a new location and name! Pittsburg needed a new breakfast and lunch spot and now it has a Great one...Enjoy!! read more

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Have eaten breakfast about 4 times now. Has always been great and the staff is very friendly. Found the place to be more comfortable and quieter than Lumpy's down the street. read more

One of our favorite breakfast places. The service and atmosphere is so welcoming. Kids love their pancakes and French toast while us parents get the chorizo burrito and the weekend special of chicken fried steak. Today I got the Ross's Special - it's my new favorite. read more

Lighthouse Cafe - Ross's Special w/ country potatoes - Cafes Near Me - Pittsburg, California

Everything was good but to many Nats flying around. I had to continually fan the Nats and almost knocked over my drink

This place is very friendly well lit service with a smile. Lumpy has some competition. The food has flavor. I can't complain. read more

Lighthouse Cafe - Veggie omelette is so flavorful - Cafes Near Me - Pittsburg, California

Positive: 1. Staff are very friendly. Their manager goes table to table to check on customer experience. They are also sensitive to needs like extra plate when they notice customers share an order. Coffee refill is also managed to ensure everyone gets it before their cup runs low. 2. The ceiling is high enough so the noise from customers isn't too loud. 3. Food was always great. We had been here 2 times during breakfast and so far on both occasion our food orders came great. 4. They put condiments right. Like sugar in a container instead of the small sachets. They put syrup in a dispenser so no need to ask for refill in case. For improvement: 1. Speed of service seems slow. On both times, our food waiting time was between 10 to 15 minutes. So if you are famished, this may not be the place to go for a quick food service. 2. The tables are too close to each other. Bigger built customers would need to move their table or maybe even have to ask customers from neighboring table to move so they can pass. 3. Some misspelled words on their menu...sorry, just my "attention to small details" there ^-^ Overall, we will definitely come back and would also try their lunch menu. read more

Met up with my parents here for breakfast. The servers were very attentive. Food was fresh. Dinning room was clean and no smell.

Great food and atmosphere and excellent service and the owner was super friendly and nice ambiance

The Chicken Pesto omelet was delicious! Service was excellent! The place is very clean and ambience is wonderful!

We went there today for the first time and it was so wonderful and they were so nice. I had the eggs Benedict that was fantastic, and my husband had the veggie omelette with a side of chili. Everything that was coming out of the kitchen looked fabulous. read more