What a lovely place in the Redwoods! Fantastic homemade breakfast and everything was delicious!…read more Highly recommend this cute little diner! Great food and Sherry, our server is a special human! Go visit!

9/27/2025: This place is a MUST! Come hungry. Quick & friendly service, huge portion sizes, and…read moredelicious menu options. My favorites so far are the fluffy chocolate chip pancakes and the breakfast bowl with tots. The gravy can't be beat! This is a classic diner experience located right next to the highway. The dining area and bathrooms are super clean. Clearly a lot of love has gone into this place and you'll feel it as soon as you're greeted at the door. We can't wait to come back during our camping trip next year!

Very solid diner! I would absolutely be back, especially if I'm staying again at the motel next…read moredoor. Some things to note: -they have indoor abs outdoor seating. Outdoor was great since I had a dog with me. -friendly service! -very solid breakfast - I got my go-to hashbrowns, bacon, and sunny side up eggs. I forgot but i might've just ordered everything à la cart to make my own plate. -clean restrooms -lots of parking Also just cool to visit a place that has been around for so long. Give them a visit!

We went in today and was pleasantly surprised by the new menu I do love a good steak and egg…read morebreakfast but I'm skeptical being no one ever gets my steak right, lol. A lot of chefs/cooks can't get a medium rare on a thinner cut but this was absolutely delicious and no steak sauce needed. It was perfectly cooked and lots of flavor. Service is always great with friendly welcomes and smiles. Thanks Kevin for keeping this place hoppin

Love this restaurant. EXCELLENT pancakes! We hit it every time we are in Brookings!! I would…read morerecommend you give it a try.

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.

Outstanding!! Great service…read more Excellent food! The owners go above and beyond to make your visit one you're not likely to forget, in a very good way.

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!!

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.

We stayed here for a 3-night trip over Valentine's weekend. We came in late and all information was…read morecommunicated clearly on how to get in after hours. Our room was clean and comfortable. We had breakfast there the next morning and unfortunately we waited 60 minutes of breakfast. The food was good and our coffee cups were kept full but the wait seemed excessive. The next night they had a special Valentine's Day dinner. It had many courses and they were all spectacular. Our view of the Klamath River was spectacular as we sat and sipped tea in the evening. We will be staying here again!

Everything the room the view the breakfast what else can u ask ......... must go and visitread more

A great breakfast spot at the harbor. Has the atmosphere of a nice beach-y diner…read more Visited family in Brookings and they suggested this place for breakfast. Boyfriend ordered the country fried steak and eggs with home fries and I ordered the cowboy with Hashbrowns. Both dishes were delicious and more than enough for 2 people. A full for a country fried steak has 2 pieces and a half has 1 piece. Even with the half, it's a lot of food. The gravy was good. Service was good despite the place being busy. Would definitely go back when I visit again.

OH My God! A peanut Butter Bacon burger!!! I last tasted one of these gems at the Henry Ford…read morerestaurant in Michigan. What a surprise to find on at the coast. My hat is off the chef. it was delightful. I was almost in a food coma after that burger. and the crinkle fries were the perfect side car! You even have some limited views in the window seats! our waitress was so nice and loved my enthusiasm over the PB bacon Burger, or thought I was nuts, its a toss up.

A fun little stop during our visit to the beach! Really great ice cream, a cute retro theme and…read moregreat service! The three gals working behind the counter handled ice cream orders from 3 large families at one time! They had a large selection of ice cream, a menu with a wide variety of burgers and some really fun & tasty sounding ice cream concoctions! 5 stars would recommend and visit again, try the lemon shortbread ice cream!

Had an amazing time at CC diner on a road trip through the area. The restaurant is a walk up and…read moreorder diner that definitely is the best place in crescent city we tried. The quality and flavor of the food was amazing. If you like shakes or ice cream then have over 30 flavors to choose from for all. The burgers we had were juicy and perfectly cooked while the garlic cheese bombs are amazing. The diner itself is very nostalgic to what an old school diner and ice cream parlor should feel like with history memorabilia on the wall. The servers were friendly and the staff seemed to have a good relationship with the owner who were also there helping out. Definitely would consider coming here again if we passed by.

They have delicious sandwiches and suoer nice and kind staff- grab a sandwich for a picnic on the…read morebeach!!

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.

Stopped in while passing through and had a great experience overall. We ordered the salmon burger…read moreand clam chowder -- both were solid. The salmon was grilled nicely, though it was pretty light on seasoning, which actually worked out perfectly since we were dining with a young child. The clam chowder was warm and satisfying. Coffee was decent -- nothing special, but did the job. The interior has a charming old-style feel with lots of pictures on the walls -- really adds character to the place. And the service was the real standout -- genuinely warm and attentive staff that made us feel right at home. Would definitely stop here again on our next trip through.

Breakfast review: Food: just fine, no complaints. Eggs benny…read morewas tasty and cooked properly with homemade cheese sauce instead of hallondaise. Nice touch. Service: our server was kind and pleasant. Food arrived in a timely manner. Ambiance-average for the coast. I gave a 3 star because, while the breakfast was on par, later on in the day... not so good. We ate breakfast and headed south. Dessert review: On our return trip north at dinner time, we stopped in to get the chocolate cake as we were celebrating our 31st anniversary on 3/19. Husband went in without me and asked for chocolate cake. At first the worker began to cut "unusually small pieces" at ANY price point. My husband spoke up about how small the size. When the worker rung it up, the price was $30 for 2x , yes 2x, let me repeat that...2x pieces of cake!!!!! She had a bad attitude, she was rude, she was put out to provide good service to a paying customer. She justified $30 by saying the cake was from Cheese Cake Factory. I recognize good labor is hard to find on the coast. (I'm certain I've seen this same chocolate cake and cheese cake for sale at our local Grocery Outlet...about $30) I'm sorry for the restaurant that this is the best employee they could find. When my husband came out ... he was p.o.'ed. Then he told me the cake was a few dollars short of our breakfast price and $30 was charged to my card. I FLIPPED A GASKET AND WAS EVEN MORE P.O.'ed. We are locals and we feel SO RIPPED OFF AND TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF! My husband thinks he was hustled and gouged and overcharged BECAUSE HE WAS! Unfortunately, I don't think we'll return. Word to the wise, if the price isn't printed in the menu...buy at your own risk.