The service here is so friendly and attentive. The atmosphere seems like a cozy diner. The view of…read moretrees out the front window makes a lovely backdrop. They have an extensive breakfast menu, it was easy to find a few things we liked! The pricing seems on par for other restaurants in the area. I would definitely come back! (Although I'd maybe ask for LIGHT chocolate chips on my waffle next time lol)

Very friendly cafe with friendly people!! We stopped by during a road trip and it was a great…read moredecision. We got the blueberry pancakes and the corned beef hash. Pancakes were nice and fluffy, with blueberry inside and outside very sweet. Corned beef hash was nice and crispy, very tasty and they put peppers in it. Would definitely recommend this cafe to others if they make it there!!

The staff were outgoing, friendly and willing to accomodate. The food was well portioned and…read moredelicious. I love the classic car vibes!

I stopped by Mattie's Pancake House today 2/15/2026 while passing through, and honestly, it turned…read moreout to be one of those memorable roadside gems you're so glad you didn't miss. The place was super busy when I arrived there were people waiting outside, which is always a good sign but since I was dining solo, I got seated right away with no wait at all. The atmosphere inside is warm, cozy, and welcoming, with really cool décor featuring cars and car photos that give the restaurant personality and a fun, nostalgic vibe. It feels comfortable rather than fancy, the kind of place where you can relax, sip your coffee, and enjoy your food without feeling rushed. I ordered the shrimp and Swiss cheese omelette with jalapeño, and it was absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and perfectly cooked. The portion was generous, and it came out piping hot and surprisingly fast considering how busy they were. The coffee was amazing too rich, fresh, and exactly what you want with a hearty breakfast. What really stood out was the service. The servers were attentive, friendly, and on top of everything despite the crowd. They made sure coffee stayed filled, checked in at the right moments, and kept things moving smoothly without making it feel rushed or chaotic. Another big plus: the prices are very reasonable, especially for the quality and portion sizes. It's rare to find a place that balances great food, fast service, cozy ambiance, and affordability this well. Overall, I'd easily rate it around 4.5 stars. If you're driving along Highway 101 or anywhere near Brookings, this spot is absolutely worth the stop. It's busy for a reason great food, great vibe, and great service all in one place.

This is EVERYTHING roadside grub should be. Kudos to the Norris Family for making amazing…read moregrub!!After hiking and doing everything "redwoods-ey" we worked up an appetite for our lunch. Hubs had booked marked this place as a place to eat while driving through. Boy, were we ever glad we stopped!!!They are five stars from all angles!! 1. Because we were traveling with our dog hubs planned to send me and the kid inside to eat. But he went in and asked and they said to bring our dog in. They set up a table for us. 2. As if their hospitality wasn't amazing enough their food was top notch yum! We got smash burgers and oh, oh my! Layers of patty, cheese, pickles, onions and lettuce oh my!! Can you tell, I seriously enjoyed the food! 3. After a hearty meal of burgers and fries we had to try the Indian Bread with cinnamon on it, which me being from Michigan sounded like an elephant ear. Whatever it was it was amazeballs! And it was gone in seconds with the 3 of us eating it. 4. As if all of this wasn't good enough our dog got a lot of love and we ordered her two patties! And they brought her out a gigantic bowl of water!!! Hubs, kid, myself and the dog give this two thumbs and two paws up!!!! 5. Book mark this place now and eat here later. Good grub!! And I didn't even get to try to chicken wings or tacos as I was too into my burger!!

We almost went to a newer looking place, but I saw this restaurant while we were driving past and…read moreknew the reviews were stellar. First of all, the staff is SO kind!!! I understand completely why they have nearly a perfect rating! They have regular burgers, fries, rings... BUT, they have indian fry bread and tacos. Indian fry bread is like naan bread, and it is made here. It is delicious! I have a service dog, but they are FRIENDLY TO ALL DOGS and even have a DOG MENU!!! I wish this restaurant was in every town, as I would 100% frequent them! Dont miss this jewel of a place in Crescent City!!

S-L-O-O-O-W Service [Klamath CA]…read more So it looks like the restaurant has rebranded because the sign in front now says Blue Ox Cafe and is part of the Trees of Mystery across the street. The restaurant is next door to a vintage roadside motel called Motel Trees. Inside the restaurant is spacious and had just reopened for the season this Spring. I had the Babe's Burger w/ Tater Tots and hubby the Cheeseburger Sliders small plate. While the food was good the kitchen service, on the other hand, was very slow... holy moly, it took at least between 30-45 mins to get our food. We were probably dining at the same time as the recent 1-star reviewer who complained about the wait. We were there on a Sunday during the Memorial Day weekend. Everyone was waiting for their food... and it's even worse when families have kids. We came to dine here because it was convenient and just across the street from Trees of Mystery. Our server was nice and sweet though and totally not at fault for the long wait from the kitchen. Hopefully you won't experience the same as many of us did that weekend when you dine at the Blue Ox Cafe (aka Forest Cafe). Review #3775

I stopped here for lunch after the Trees of Mystery, because it just looked so dang cute! I walked…read morein, and oh yeah, super cute little cafe across the street from the Trees of Mystery. My waitress was a super kind and sweet woman who was attentive, but not annoyingly so. She got me my food rather fast - from my appetizer (the fried pickles, which were delicious!) to my burger! She even brought me out a pitcher of my drink so I could give myself refills.

Really nice place for breakfast. Food was great staff was pleasant. Klamath river is right outside…read morefor photo ops. Definitely a great place to stop at. Definitely check the hours for the restaurant because there's not much else around.

We thought breakfast was great! Everything tasted delicious. We ordered biscuits and gravy, eggs,…read moreand fruit etc. We appreciated the complimentary coffee and tea. We sat by the window so views were amazing! My friends enjoyed drawing on the paper tablecloths. Really great atmosphere. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Coming back tomorrow!

A waterfront restaurant that has improved its preparation and taste of its menu…read moresince its 101 days. Pleasantly surprised. my wife had the cheese quesadilla which is one of the better quesadillas i've tasted...perfectly cooked. I had the 3 layer hero sandwich which I thoroughly enjoyed. The potato salad that came with it was poor and without taste. If there is a dessert menu, we never saw it. service was top notch and she made time to answer a few questions. I would definately go back there. The one thing I noted, the view of the Pacific was hampered by the dirtyness of the windows. They could use a thorough cleaning inside and out.

Let me start with the good things. The location is wonderful as you can look out at the ocean and…read morethat's always a plus. The hobo breakfast was a generous serving and quite tasty. I suggest asking for their green salsa to top it off. The biscuits and gravy half order was also generous although the gravy could use a little more flavor. The food generally was very good and our service was excellent. But they really need to address the condition of the restaurant and the bathroom. The booths are obviously worn and one was completely unavailable because the seats were missing. Worse than that was the condition of the bathroom. We ate breakfast at 9:30 AM and it was obvious the bathroom had not been cleaned from the night before. It was disgusting. It always gives one a slightly uncomfortable feeling about the overall attention to cleanliness elsewhere. I hope the owners will make an effort to bring the facility up to par with the food. Then this would be five stars all the way.

Great burgers and ice cream in an old fashioned burger place. My niece and family turned us onto…read morethis "hole in the wall" diner. It a place locals go to including local LEOs.

The staff here seemed irritated at everything around them. We only interacted with 2 but neither…read morewere friendly. The guy helping with ice cream gave the impression he'd rather be anywhere else but there. One of the ice creams we got tasted old. The hot fudge wasn't hot and it looked like it was just clumped on top. After interacting with him, my kids asked if they had done something wrong. I had to explain to them that they were not the problem. Not really the experience you're looking for when you're getting a family treat. The lady at the register also had a sense of irritation. I ordered a burger and added mushrooms. The burger arrived without the mushrooms. I would have mentioned it but i decided I'd rather eat it without them than to interact with them again. The burger was okay. If the staff wasn't so bad, we'd give it another shot.

This was a cute diner that had delicious food! They also had very good service. Such a quaint…read morelittle place with good American food.

Don't underestimate this place! Friendliest service, lovely outdoor seating, large menu, and great…read morefood. I had a veggie sandwich that had sooo many toppings. It was a delightful and healthy surprise.