Lisa's Coffee Shop is a hidden gem in Covina. The exterior of the coffee shop is humble. It is a hole in the wall. You can miss the location easily. The parking lot has limited spots, but we parked easily. The interior is cozy and has inviting vibes. It is a classic diner for breakfast and lunch.They accept cash only. We were greeted once we entered the coffee shop. Isis was our hostess. She was a sweet lady. She took our order right away and she checked on us a couple of times. We ordered the following: - Veggie omelette 5/5 I ordered egg white with vegetables and topped with pepper Jack cheese. It came with 2 sourdough toast and two mini jam. The omelette was savory and delicious.The portion was huge. - Biscuit and gravy 5/5 Their gravy was so creamy and flavorful. The biscuits were buttery, rich and freshly baked. - Hashbrown 5/5 Crispy, golden and fluffy. - Pancakes 5/5 Had spongy texture, buttery and huge. Everything was really perfect. The service was excellent. The food was fresh and delicious. read more

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It a nice small diner. I really enjoyed the hamburger steak that I ordered topped with mushroom and it came with potato topped with the gravy same as the one they used for the biscuits and gravy + garlic bread. The hamburger patty was crunchy on the outside and so as the garlic bread. The gravy on top of the mashed potato was delicious. The service was good. Welcoming and attentive. FYI - cash only but they do have an ATM machine. read more

Lisa's Coffee Shop - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covina, California

What a great coffee shop. I'd seen this joint on Yelp many times because I routinely search for diners. This one I always came up, but I always thought it was a little far and the cash-only policy made me think twice about checking it out. However, it's actually pretty great. The biscuits and gravy, while not the biggest portion, was very tasty and filled me up fine. They also do some great coffee in giant mugs, which is always a plus. I would definitely order this again, But the biggest surprise was when the server saw my eggs came out a little more cooked than my order of "Sunny & Runny", she asked the cook to make me two more, more befitting of my ideal eggs. Those two were perfect. That's ideal customer service, anticipating my needs before I even brought them up. What's even more ironic is that I probably wouldn't have even complained about the initial eggs as they were only slightly burnt. I've definitely had more overcooked many, many times in many, many different places. Any food joint willing to make and re-make eggs till they're just so has got my attention. Lastly, the coffee shop wasn't busy when I walked in, which kind of unnerved me. I like it when a place is 50-80% of capacity when I decide to eat there. It shows it's popular but not overbooked. But what I did see was a quaint and comfortable dining area, a nice place to unwind while eating, and some great charm everywhere you like. As far as places to eat breakfast or brunch in peace, this was pretty fantastic. Coming back isn't a matter of if; it's just a matter of when.0 read more

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"I think my taste buds have officially evolved past Lisa's. We happened to be in the area, so it was a convenient pit stop, but I won't be making a return trip. It hits the 'utility' notes of a breakfast--high energy and filling--but fails to offer anything memorable. It's the kind of place that's 'good enough' when you're hungry, but not quite good enough to justify the gas money. read more

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Lisa's Coffee Shop (Covina) is not bad. Service is friendly & welcoming; food is prepared adequately; and the location is clean. I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak meal ($19.99); it came with eggs & hash browns. I paid an additional ($5.99) to upgrade the toast to biscuit with gravy. Lisa's Coffee Shop (Covina) is filled with flaws, but it's not a bad experience. (IMPORTANT: Cash only. Card is not accepted. There's an ATM in the back.) I arrived at Lisa's Coffee Shop (Covina) on Sunday (around 9:06AM). Parking is simple and convenient. I appreciated its large private parking lot. Walking towards the entrance, I observed scratched-up windows adorning metal bars. Immediately, staff brightly welcomed me when I'd entered. I was encouraged to choose any table. Staff felt professional, diligent, and friendly. Staff maintained a kind smile. I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak meal ($19.99) with scrambled eggs & hash browns. And I had the biscuit with gravy ($5.99). The food arrived in seven minutes and 21 seconds. Fast! I appreciated the meal. I enjoyed the chicken fried steak's crisp & thin crust. I liked its thick, satisfying meat & texture. The chicken fried steak was also well-seasoned and cooked thoughtfully. I also enjoyed the crisp & fluffy biscuit and fresh scrambled eggs. Unfortunately, the gravy tasted very bland. If assigning a flavor, this gravy tasted like defrosted watery mushrooms. Despite its thick texture & alluring appearance, there's no taste. If that gravy had any seasoning, it had faded away a very long time ago. In addition, the hash browns came soggy and mushy. Its potatoes didn't taste old, but the hash browns had the squishy texture of wet mashed potatoes. Concerning ambiance, Lisa's Coffee Shop (Covina) is clean, well-ventilated, and no-frills. Unfortunately, it's a very ugly place. The menus are falling apart; the chairs had rips in them; and the place plays no music. There's a heavy awkward silence when customer's aren't chatting. However, I appreciated the few neon light decor hanging from its walls. Still, Lisa's Coffee Shop (Covina) looks like a spruced up school cafeteria. Overall, Lisa's Coffee Shop (Covina) is not bad. If curious, enter with low expectations. 4.3 out of 5 read more

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Old school diner built in 1964 as per the current owner (I believe her name is Cindy) who shared the history of the diner with my wife and I. The vibe upon entering is that of stepping back in time as there are original items on display and the layout of the restaurant is still intact. Note: the restaurant is currently awaiting a new AC to be installed within the next few days and as a result, there is no AC however, the owner has fans going full speed in an attempt to keep the restaurant somewhat cool and comfortable for customers. The service offered by the owner was FANTASTIC! She was the only waitress, cashier and hostess during our visit and she worked non stop the entire time as the restaurant was short staffed on this particular day. Upon ordering our food, the waitress was approximately twenty-three minutes before we received our order. Very acceptable wait time for our food and no complaints whatsoever. Each item we ordered was DELICIOUS!! Fresh and filling. The shop may look and feel a bit older however, the food and our dining experience was very positive. read more

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Best breakfast around and the service is outstanding, I highly recommend this place...you will definitely make this place a must go all the time read more

Went for breakfast today, was disappointed. Not only did my order come 7 minuets after the rest of my party, and my scrambled eggs were raw, I mean runny. The rest of my party were fine with their food. The place looks nice, they changed the decor, to bad I had a bad experience. Won't be back. read more

NOTE: Still "CASH ONLY", but they do have an ATM onsite. Lisa's Coffee Shop is a local breakfast/lunch favorite of ours. Service is good and the food is tasty. Décor is that of an old diner with booths, tables, and counter seating. Parking is in their private lot. Sunday traffic can be busy, as there's a large church right next door and they usually have police directing the traffic. Everything on the menu is usually good, and the portions are large. Their "country gravy" is one of my favorites, but on the last couple of visits, we felt the hash browns and over-easy eggs were slightly undercooked. That said, I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

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I had some time and decided I would trust Yelp to guide me to the best sausage gravy and biscuits nearby. Lisa's Coffee Shop popped up as the number one choice. It was further east but close enough. 9 a.m. on a Thursday and the spot was void of visitors. I was nervous but adventurous. As I entered, I had that reminiscent feeling of a middle America truck stop equipped with booths and seating at the coffee bar. If you ever went to a dive bar, you get the hint. Americana decor to include cool signs, punch lines, old license plates and pup pictures. I am sold. I sat down at the bar and ordered biscuits with sausage gravy and 2 eggs over from the very nice lady who happens to own this spot. The food came out quickly and it was delicious. I asked for some extra gravy and I was astonished when a huge glass of the good stuff came out of the kitchen, (think small gold fish bowl). I mean it is good enough to just guzzle down after all. The Chile Verde was being cooked up for lunch and I have to say this spot is a fun destination you need to visit. read more

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Lisa's coffee shop is fire! Stopped by here on a Saturday afternoon and I was glad I could still have breakfast. I ordered the chicken fried steak with a side of French toast. The chicken fried steak was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The gravy was the best, nicely salted and packed with flavor. The French toast were covered in cinnamon which was a nice touch and they were super moist. The coffee was delicious and strong. The service was prime and the place was nice and cozy. Definitely coming back here. read more

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Working through a list of all diners in LA County and next up was Lisa's. It's a cash only, classic little diner over in West Covina. All these Route 66 diners have such a great history to them and most have great food as well. Inside is quite small, but they have booth and counter seating available, as well as some larger tables for larger groups. They don't have outdoor seating. Our server was very polite and everything that we ordered came out pretty fast. They don't have a lot of traditional items on their menu but still have a lot of good options. Pricing is also very fair, I find that the places that are cash only tend to be less expensive because they don't have to deal with credit card fees. There's also a free, large parking lot right out front so parking is really easy. As always, I started off with a cup of coffee and I was happy to see that these come in huge mugs and it is very strong. After two full cups I had a lot of energy and was ready to tackle my day. Given that they don't have a lot of traditional items on their menu I decided to try one of their specialties, which is the Full Attack. It's basically two biscuits with sausage and egg on top covered with gravy and honestly I thought it was really good. This is something that I never order so it was nice to try something new and I would recommend it. Overall I would recommend, especially if you are in the West Covina area. read more

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I have been coming to Lisa's for at least 15 years, (u can see my previous review) but sadly things have gone downhill ever since. I stopped by recently and not only prices are absolutely outrageous (that most likely is not so much their fault, tho a lot of business owners have not taken advantage so much of the situation). Just look at the prices for EGGS BENEDICT.... But more than prices, the service is completely different and not even CLOSE to what it once was. It took them almost 40 minues to being out our food, the recipe of what we ordered has changed: u can tell they used ketchup to make their huevo ranchero salsa and the beans were literally heated up straight from the can. They didnt even have tortillas so they gave us burrito tortillas FOLDED and just placed on a little saucer plate instead of a regular size one. They gave us coffee refill ONCE, the place was packed and they only had two guys serving a full house. And though they did apologize, I've worked for places where employees have to wear 3,4, even 5 hats at the time and it never works. I had to stand up and take my money to pay, cause nobody ever came to bring me my bill. Trust me, we walked out of here with sadness, knowing it was the last time we would ever come back read more

The staff was very welcoming when we came in and gave he's great service. We got the filler up and the sirloin steak they both were delicious. Really Good food and a nice place to eat it. I would recommend Lisa's to anyone in the area. read more

Went to Lisa's for a late breakfast. Myself and my wife ordered the steak and eggs. We were sadly disappointed. The steak was old and tough no flavor or bad flavor. I got the hash browns and I could taste the old cooking oil. My order came with a side of toast, pancakes or biscuit and gravy. I got the biscuit and gravy and when the bill came was charged for it. Would not of minded but, it was the worst biscuit and gravy I've ever had. We didn't finish the steak and brought it home for our dogs. $60. For a horrible breakfast. Plus tip because the waitress was awesome. read more

I had eggs Benedict Florentine last time. Came back for omelette today The food is always fresh. The has brown is light but crispy. Perfect very complete vreakfast read more

Lisa's Coffee Shop - Vegetarian Omelette, you can add avocado too. Highly recommend the Sour dough bread, it's the best anywhere - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covina, California

The food was great and the woman who took our order was sweet! The serving was a good amount too, I got full pretty quick. read more

Lisa's Coffee Shop - The food was really good and the woman who took our order was really sweet! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covina, California

Unfortunately I had a few bad experiences here. Hair in my food ( I understand things happen and still returned) and the next time I went back I swear my food (same dish) had finger holes in it like someone was dissecting it. I returned the plate because it was obviously man handled and the cashier loudly complained about me returning it. Neither time did any manager apologize or address me in any way. A simple apology would have stopped me from writing this post. Service is sub par. The reason we kept going was because of the Betty Boop decor which reminds my husband of his late mother. read more

Lisa's Coffee Shop - Corned beef hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covina, California

I've only tried their chilaquiles, but honestly, that's all it took for this place to win me over. Ever since the first time I tried them, I go specifically for those chilaquiles. I've gone several times because I absolutely love them. I always get the green ones--they're definitely on the spicy side, which is exactly why they're my favorite. The portion size is solid for the price, too. I've brought other people here to try them, and they always have great things to say. It's a small diner, kind of a cozy hole-in-the-wall vibe. I remember they used to have outdoor seating, though I'm not sure if they still do since it's been a little while since my last visit. Overall, it's a really great diner with delicious food and super friendly hospitality. A true hidden gem! read more

Awe - we didn't love our meal this time. My sister said her hash browns tasted stale. She said her veggie omelette was okay. I ordered pork chops and mashed potato lunch. I didn't expect the breakfast sausage gravy. I thought it would be a brown gravy. The chops had lots of flavor but they were very greasy. The greasy pork chops with greasy sausage gravy was way too much grease. I think I only could muster getting through 20% of my plate. The mashed potatoes had good flavor! Also, the coffee was really bad. I don't understand why diners insist on serving crap coffee. :( Our server was awesome! Really cool guy with a good personality. read more

Lisa's Coffee Shop - Pork chops and mashed potato lunch. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covina, California

This is a first time coming here probably the last I don't know I wasn't impressed. Good flavor not going to deny that but when I first arrived I guess it's Lisa I don't know she tells me to sit down wherever I want and she waited at least a good 3 to 5 minutes before she even offered me a menu because she was busy texting That's a -1 then the order of corned beef it just felt like I had too much potato and not enough corned beef and to make it look like a large portion they completely flatten the corned beef like a tortilla lol Btw cash only So I paid 25 bucks for my potato plate and two eggs lol and a coffee. read more

We tried the new weekend menu! It was delicious !!! Oh my gosh I'm so happy I had it recommended to me. The staff explained the new menu and the inside of the restaurant is redone. So I love the colors and the ambiance of the place !!! I will come again next weekend for this eggs Benedict!!! Go and try it out !! read more

Lisa's Coffee Shop - California Eggs Benedict and the New Pancakes !!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covina, California

Very very very disappointed. This place is getting worse and worse. I thought with new management it would improve but it sadly has only gone further downhill. Very expensive for terrible food and service. Let's see where to begin, to start it was not packed at all but yet our food took about an hour to get. The waiters didn't seem like they wanted to work there, they constantly forgot requested items such as waters or napkins. They did not have any silverware down I had to ask them a few times for the entire table. They had no orange juice. They forgot several items that were ordered, I had to ask them for my toast and pancakes more than 3 times. The waiter came by the table only a 2 times and each time took like 20 mins. The floors were disgustingly sticky. I felt gross eating there. Both cooks in the back look like they were 18 or 19 years old and cooked the food with no sense of urgency. I hope others read this review and save their money and time. Overall took us several hours there for bad food and bad service with only a few customers in the building. Bad bad bad vibes here. read more

Wow...this was one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had. I had been craving biscuits and gravy, and did some Yelp searching and remembered Lisa's Coffee Shop. I used to be a regular, but after moving hadn't been in a couple of years. When I walked in at 10:00 a.m. on a Friday morning, there was only a couple sitting at the breakfast bar. The restaurant was a ghost town. The server had her back turned so I stood at the entry way for a minute. The couple even seemed a little perplexed. I was finally acknowledged and the server said I could sit anywhere. I picked a booth near the door and ordered a coffee. The basket of creamers was FILTHY. On top of one of the creamer cups leaking milk, there were splashed drops of brown over the majority of the creamer cups (I assume/hope coffee splatters)? It was disgusting. I had to carefully inspect to try to find one creamer cup that was not corrupted. I placed an order for biscuits and gravy, eggs over medium with bacon, and requested a side of breakfast potatoes. The server did not bother to write my order down, which is fine...except that as she was walking away she asked me again how I wanted my eggs and whether I wanted sausage or bacon. The server brought me my food, and I could not BELIEVE this. She had brought sausage instead of bacon and actually said to me, "The cook put sausage but I'm sure you are okay with that?" What the actual F. I was so stunned I don't think I even responded. Made me suspect that they were out of bacon? Nevertheless, who am I to correct her, apparently she knows better as the server so I didn't argue since I *should* be okay with the sausage instead of the bacon I ordered. My goodness...the biscuits and gravy were disgusting. They tasted...old? Maybe freezer burn? They tasted not the least bit fresh and made my nostrils hurt from the weird/old aroma. The biscuit was actually fine, and the disgusting culprit was the gravy. Eggs were cooked perfectly. The potatoes were cooked nicely but had zero salt or seasoning. Oh, and delightful, the server gave me a side of ketchup in a plastic cup and thankfully she spilled it all over the edge, so when I picked it up to add some to my potatoes I proceeded to get ketchup all over my fingers. The icing on the cake was when the server brought me the bill. She stated that that POS was down, and attempted to scribble a bill on a scrap of paper. She said, "Don't worry, the total is $25 even." Who knows although I think her math and tax are not adding up. I didn't recall the pricing for the coffee, biscuits and potatoes so I had to just take her word for it. Reluctantly gave $29 and walked out without even being acknowledged. And yes, I had tummy issues the minute I returned home. This place needs to burn to the ground and do the owner a favor. read more

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The food quality is poor, the portions are small the services are very bad and the price is high and is not very clean。 overall, it is a pirate ship. parking can be dangerous. the neighbhood is in construction and are full of rodents and critters. the empty church also hosts many varmints read more

Food is amazing, this place has always been a hidden gem! One of the best plates to get is "country gravy biscuits" , so delicious. Owner is very sweet and never fails to serve you with a smile. read more

Great food and prices. Great service clean and quaint. Haven't had anything I didn't like

i ordered the alexander, got 2 pancakes one egg and one sausage, menu said it was 9.99, good price for it, got charged and paid 15 dollars for it, food was not good. i also got the breakfast burrito chile verde pork for the meat, 15.99 for a burrito that tasted disgusting, overall paid 40 dollars for low quality, and not good food unfortunately. waiters didn't even offer water, just asked what we wanted and goofed around with the other waiters. also no sign stating that their cash only, and tell you AFTER you eat and get food, they have a ATM but you also get charged extra. i'm not one to leave reviews, this is the first but this was overall very upsetting read more

Love this place! It's our go to when we don't feel like cooking breakfast. Everything is delicious! read more

Food still hits and as always has remained a very popular diner with the absolute best service (even on busy days), and friendliest staff. Biscuits and gravy is my absolute favorite! I'm not biased...all the reviews mention their biscuits and gravy. Every corner of the plate and biscuits has the gravy. I've even been known to order extra gravy on the side which is absolutely crazy because like I said, they don't skimp out. It's just that good. We order the triple bypass with a tomato slice on top. A friend recommended it and it's stuck with me since, it's like a ying and yang. It just works. Enjoy the classic diner feel. Order coffee and see what cool mom and pop coffee mug you'll get. And take cash as it's cash only. read more

I should of read the reviews before I came here ! Its not worth the hype they charge you a random flat rate what seems to have tip added cause it didnt match up to what it should of been . MY chicken fried steak was horrible pure grease so we're the potatoes I was hoping for a good experience from the pictures but NOPE ! and it seems like they are tired of operating the business the place lacks cleanliness and could use a good detail and to top it off its only cash but they have a ATM ! My food wasn't worth a pic read more

10/10 Wow! Amazing service!! I cannot emphasize enough how great this place is. Top notch service and the food was delicious!! Good portions, tasty, and filling. Cash only, but they have an ATM machine inside. read more

Their food is delicious. I love their biscuits and gravy. Their decaf coffee is awesome. The only thing that bothers me is that they only accept cash. I love their decorations inside. They have a lot of license plates on the walls. read more

Good food decent price almost drove past it. Smaller place worth a stop. The outside is not all that pretty, but it's nice inside

We came here for Sat brunch after hiking because we felt like breakfast. The restaurant has a retro Route 66 diner feel to it with very friendly and personable servers. Now for the food, I ordered the veggie omelette with wheat toast and country potatoes. The dish was delicious, tasty, and just bursting with flavors. The portion was large that I only ate half and had the other half for dinner. Plus the food here is reasonable cost wise. I loved this spot from the vibe, service, and delicious food! I'll definitely be back when in the area. read more

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It wasn't open and I think it's permanently closed. Too bad as the biscuits and gravy was excellent as well as their pork chops

I went into Lisa's today. We were greeted. The inside looked really rundown, around the windows were filthy, there were a couple flies wandering around. . I'm being honest I did not want to touch the menu. I looked it up on yelp so I can order . We got classic cheeseburger with fries. Well my burger had a piece missing my fries were burnt. I had to ask for the thousand island sauce that was supposed to be on my burger. All around my burger did not taste very well. I had more bun than meat. I would not recommend coming here. read more

I came here yesterday afternoon (9/16/25) around 11 am, after I got out of the hospital for a consultation with my doctor. I was craving biscuits and gravy and this place popped up. By looking at the pictures, the place the food looks pretty good. I like old dinners vibe. When I walked in, there was a customer at the bar area who was about to leave when I just sat down on one of the booth by the window, the lady, pretty sure is the owner didn't even come over, instead she put the menu on the bar counter and I said I'll sit at the bar. The menu is old, the plastic menu was about to be falling to pieces. So I ordered the full attack, 2 open face biscuits with scrambled eggs and 2 sausage patties smothered with bacon gravy. First, she brought out the coffee, she asked if I wanted any creamer and sugar. By tasting it black, it was so strong so I said no, thank you. Then a minute or two she brought out my biscuits and gravy. It looks good, so much thick gravy was just covering the whole plate. When I attempted to cut into it, it was kinda of tough, the sausage patties was well done or it was from the day before. I first tasted the biscuits with a little gravy and it was warm like it just came off the oven, it was like room temperature, pretty sure it was made early in the morning when they opened. The eggs was ok, but the sausage was old, you can see it on my pictures. I had better biscuits and gravy elsewhere like Scotty's Restaurant in Whittier. Lisa's coffee shop looks old and dirty, the chairs are ripped, the menu is old and torn. Plastic plates and mismatch coffee cups, dirty utensils ( I used the napkin to wipe those utensils clean). They need to have the city come for inspection of cleanness. The most disturbing thing was that the grill wasn't even on, usually when you're close by or inside, if they're cooking, you can smell the food or at least burning meat but not here. So I'm 99 % sure that my food was premade in the early morning. I wouldn't recommend coming here. My meal was $21 and I tip her $3, thank her and left. If you like premade food and leftover patties sausage, this place is for you. I'm surprised that I didn't get sick. Plenty of parking in front and they have patio seating, in a blocked off parking lot on the side. read more

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My favorite biscuits and gravy spot! Cash only! With ATM inside. I don't even like breakfast, but when I'm craving some biscuits and gravy, it has to be Lisa's. This classic all around American diner is it. Their mini-heart attack is the go to. It's a perfect portion for a kid or someone who doesn't want too much food. Imagine the best mcmuffin sandwich smothered in delicious gravy. 100% recommend for some good ol' fashioned breakfast. read more

I had not visited this place for a long time. Its under new ownership. Food was decent and service was decent. I wanted to leave but felt bad when I arrived because what I noticed most was how dirty it was. Menus are old and falling apart. The blinds and window seals were full of dust. There was a half piece of a bug on the window seal. The bathroom had NO soap or soap dispenser. How do the employees wash their hands. It didn't even have a graded letter visable that I could see. read more