Yesterday a group of 8 of us had brunch at Maniac Mike's and I can't say enough about the wonderful hospitality. Charlii was our server and she was fabulous in every way. The restaurant is getting a lot busier nowadays, make sure that you allow enough time, whole family enjoys eating and watching planes land. Yesterday we introduced our 4th generation to Maniac Mikes. read more

My first time at Maniac Mike's. The ambiance is nice with big windows to see all of the planes taking off and landing. The service was exceptional. Our server Charli was full of smiles, enthusiasm and great recommendations. Now the food. I'm a picky pancake person, but the ricotta and lemon pancakes were absolutely amazing. I have never had a pancake that was a moist and bursting with flavor. We can't wait to go back!! Superb experience!! read more

Food: The food here subscribes to one philosophy: salt is a spice group. My steak and eggs ranked somewhere between "meh" and "did I order this?" The clam chowder was less "soup" and more "wallpaper paste auditioning for a sauce role." Bloody Mary was fine--fine like "I've had worse at a dive bar at 10 AM," which, to be fair, is exactly where we are. If I come back, I'd stick to simple stuff like burgers or pancakes. Then again, I tried the burger: overcooked patty, harder than a Cessna's landing on a windy day. So maybe I'll just bring a granola bar. Service: Super friendly and attentive. They probably noticed the look of betrayal on my face after that first salty bite and tried to save the meal with a warm smile. Honestly? It almost worked. Vibe: Let's be real--you're not here for the food. You're here to watch tiny propeller planes buzz around like metal mosquitoes while you eat. And that part is genuinely fun. There's something magical about sipping a mediocre Bloody Mary while a Cessna takes off for the 12th time today. Just lower your food expectations to "runway tarmac level" and you'll have a blast. read more

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So good the food, the service, the vibes are so nice in the morning on a Sunday with planes taking off. Service is very good and fast. The food tastes delicious! read more

Maniac-Mikes Cafe - New American Near Me - Upland, California

This place is a hidden gem. I almost don't want to review it and be selfish, but I must share. Their food options are incredible. Charlie was amazing. She greeted us, and welcomed us because it was our first time here. They have the option of indoor or patio seating. Honestly you can't go wrong with either option. We chose patio seating so my daughter can see the planes. This gem will be our go-to place for breakfast or brunch. read more

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This was a cool experience. I love the servers here. They seem to be long time friends as soon as you walk in. It's cool to see all the planes taking off. Breakfast is really good. If there is a wait you can stand outside next to landing strip and watch the take offs and landings. read more

Maniac Mikes is such a fun and unique restaurant because it's right at the Cable Airport, so you can eat your eggs and watch planes go by. I came here with my husband on a whim and we decided to try it out and have some breakfast. If you come on the weekends it does get pretty busy so we had a bit of a wait. It's not too bad though because you can watch all the little planes go by at the airport here and it was a lot of fun! They have inside and outside seating. I wanted outside, but it was going to be a longer wait so we sat inside. It's not crazy big inside, but still a decent size. Our server was friendly and our food came out in a decent amount of time and tasted good. It was pretty basic breakfast. I got the bacon and eggs with hashbrowns and we also got biscuits and gravy to share. My husband got a waffle with a side of scrambled eggs and bacon. We've only been the one time, but I've been wanting to come again and hopefully sit outside this time because I love watching the runway. I think coming here is such a fun experience and highly recommend for those in the area :] read more

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Best breakfast food in Upland hands down! Service is always great here, food is thoughtful and really well priced too. Always nice seeing the planes coming in to land and taking off too! read more

Hi all, I called Maniac-Mikes Cafe and spoke to Charlie. She explained that Manny, the owner is aware of the problem and is trying to resolve it. He doesn't have the right computer system to accept the gift cards but wants to honor them. At the moment they can't take it until he gets everything taken care of which he is working on. They will honor them, just can't right now, it's going to take a bit. So they'll be honoring them in the future just we don't know if the future will be next week or a couple weeks. For any more information you can call them. They were very friendly and explained what was going on. This place is amazing! It has a pleasant mom 'n pop's atmosphere in all American style. While the menu has a very well displayed choice of Cal-Mex food it also includes the simple ham n eggs n hash browns many people want. A friendly small town hospitality is maintained here as has been the tradition for decades now. read more

Came in this morning for breakfast with my husband to celebrate our 2 year anniversary and never had such a bad experience like this before. We were seated pretty fast but took us 10 mins to order our drinks, 20 mins to receive our drinks place orders and then WAITED ANOTHER 40 MINUTES for the food but never received it! My husband went inside to ask how long because we really did want to enjoy this place but they didn't even START making our food. The customers around us who came in after us got their food before us and the waiter was no where near. We never received our food and ended up leaving... I never leave bad reviews but the way we were treated there was insane. read more

Maniac-Mikes Cafe - New American Near Me - Upland, California

We went in yesterday and had about a 20-minute wait, not a big deal at all. We asked to be seated inside as outside was very busy and the wait for outside was longer. We both had the Controller which consists of biscuits, gravy, 2 eggs and 2 sausage or bacon. We had the bacon (sausage has the encasing) the gravy was sorta cold so they warmed up more and brought it out for us. The biscuits were fluffy and square VERY, very filling and the bacon was nice and crisp. I had a side stack of pancakes that were divine. My friend said the Orange Juice was fresh and my decaf Coffee was tasty. They do have a sign at the register right now that lets you know the prices have increased due to the cost of eggs. Just FYI. Respectfully Reviewed. read more

Maniac-Mikes Cafe - Breakfast with my girl Lily! - New American Near Me - Upland, California

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I truly love this spot! We have been coming here for a year with our son and he loves it! The environment is really nice. Not that my kids use iPads but your kid shouldn't need one here haha During the week there is no wait and on the weekend you'll wait no more than an hour. I've had a few different servers and my Lord Charli is awful. She has messed up our orders every time we go. Then she fixes it and we are all done with our food. The times we've had her other servers have to help or we just ask other servers because Charli is struggling!!! Food is delicious we've had breakfast and lunch there and are not disappointed! read more

Breakfast date and it was a full house. Got seated right away. The food was good with a lot of options to choose from. I loved how you can see outside from really anywhere that you are sitting. Regardless of it outside or not. read more

Beautiful views cool to watch the planes come n go took my 1 year old and we decided to visit Maniak Mike's and that was a big mistake waited 30 mins finally got seated was ignored fo 20 mins then finally got our drink order in and we placed our food order cause I could see the faces of the other customers that this could go south fast and boy it sure did waited over an hour to get food and it never came I finally called it and left there was another customer there that one of them got their food and the other didn't he was waiting for a while..... overall service was terrible I had a 1 1/2 year old with me and he was doing good but I knew we couldn't wait that long won't be back to this place read more

The food was good. They don't carry the hot sauce I like. We had to ask for butter for the toast they didn't really butter it when they served it. At the end of the meal, I asked to pour a glass of water and I never received it. The highlight of the meal was kicking back with my friends, watching the planes, taking off and landing. I had good conversations with my friends. all in all, I would eat there again because the food was good. They were very busy so I couldn't blame the servers for not being as attentive as I would have liked. read more

What a cute place to have brunch. Our server was so sweet and kind we sat in the patio and enjoy our delicious food definitely will come back, and enjoy the view. read more

Maniac-Mikes Cafe - Enjoying the view after a delicious meal - New American Near Me - Upland, California

Whoever came up with the airport cafe idea is a splendid individual. It's almost like stepping onto a golf course and enjoying the tranquility. Visited with some friends for breakfast. The cafe is in the second building from the parking lot entrance closest to the planes. My friend saved a table for all of us indoors while the patio had a bit of a wait. Great staff & great service! We enjoyed our time here laughing, singing and savoring our entrees. Watching the planes land or take off is soothing. There's also some tables right next to the strip to get those perfect pictures. There's two parking lot areas one is right as you enter and the other is a little further back between the two main buildings. A unique breakfast experience. Fun fact: The earliest images found of an airport restaurant is that of the Sky Room in Burbank CA's Union Air Terminal (now Bob Hope Airport), in 1940. read more

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Nice atmosphere in outside patio watching airplanes taking off and landing. Sometimes gets very busy with waiting required. Food is mediocre. read more

The food and service and ambiance istop noch The service is excellent and the food is great you should trying you can't go wrong read more

I met a couple of cool and fun friends here for a last breakfast before I will be gone for a couple of months. We had such a great time here! I was also glad to finally come back here after such a long absence of visiting as I had last been here with an older friend that passed away. Our server was outstanding! I ended up ordering a coffee and a chili cheese omelette with double cottage cheese as the sides. My omelette was excellent and had great flavor! My friends and I shared our meals a bit. So I was able to have a couple bites of French toast, biscuits & gravy, sausage, bacon, and tator tots. It's always great to share and try as much as you can. After our wonderful meal, we went outside the restaurant patio and watched some of the planes Take-off and land. This was such a great time here! Thanks so much Lei & JDub for creating more unforgettable memories and laughter! Thanks also again to our wonderful waitress Tina! I definitely highly recommend you check this place out. It's located at Cable Airport off of 13th and Benson in Upland. Hats off to the hard working cooks. I will be back!!! read more

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12/1/24 Surprisingly amazing food, service & ambiance!!! Hidden gem until I blew the lid... Met up with special & dear friends here at around 10:30 Saturday. I never knew this existed & it came highly recommended. I arrived late and Tina, our friendly & lovely server, greeted me warmly. Ordered a cuppa Joe--not bad at all! Got me a Denver omelette which complimented well with my 2 sides--tater tots, biscuit & gravy. I was not about to pass up on these two!! My friends ordered a chili omelette & (forgot the name of the combo) basic. over easy eggs, bacon, sausage & also biscuit & gravy. I ordered french toast to share. The vibe is simple, warm, accommodating. The staff certainly look happy to work there & show great teamwork. Tina made sure to check up on us regularly, so did her teammates. I can see myself being a regular here! Our food arrived shortly and everything was just delicious. The tots were crispy, the gravy was flavorful & so is my omelette. I couldn't finish it so I took the rest home for Hubby and he was impressed. He really loved it, too. Highly recommend this little place which is situated at Cable Airport. Plenty of free parking. This experience is phenomenal, would love to return to try other stuff on the menu. Thank you, Tina and the rest of your crew for the excellent service! You guys ROCK! read more

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Came cause of the reviews, gonna come back cause of how good everything was! Excellent service, cheerful and fun. The food was good but the biscuits & gravy? OUTSTANDING and may be the best I've ever had and I highly recommend read more

Maniac-Mikes Cafe - Biscuits & gravy - New American Near Me - Upland, California

This place is special. If this was in Los Angeles, you'd pay an arm and a leg for the novelty of being able to sit and eat while watching planes land and take off around every 5 minutes. But since this is outside of L.A. and an actual cafe at an actual small airport that real pilots use to stop by for a quick bite, the prices are reasonable, the food is decent, and it isn't swarming with crowds. In fact, if I hadn't come across a YouTube video about this place by an Upland native, I wouldn't have ever even known about it since it is a little out of the way. But that's also what prevents it from being so touristy. So even at the risk of making this place more touristy and crowded by praising it and telling people it's worth checking out, I'm doing just that. read more

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Went here to breakfast with a couple of friends. My first time. I was impressed with not only the quality of rhe food, but rhe presentation as well. Although they were pretty busy when we got there, Charli was very attentive and friendly. I will be coming back. read more

I have lived in Upland in 20+years, this was my first time here. It didn't disappoint. I heard it was under new ownership, so I thought we'd give it a try. Granted we went on a Sunday, after the rain on a gorgeous clear day, so they're was a little wait. It was so worth it. Lots of action on the run way. Friendly service, great food! We will definitely be back read more

Maniac-Mikes Cafe - Waiting outside - New American Near Me - Upland, California

Party of 2 on Thursday morning. Can't rate food due to the fact we get seated then wait 20 mins and watch 2 other parties get seated after and served before us. The worst part was the one that seated us is the same person the seated the 2 parties after and served while ignoring us. Not even a glass of water, so and so will be right with you? read more

Grilled chicken sandwich was bland. Service was poor. It took way too long for 5 of us to get our lunches. Maybe breakfast is better!

Had lunch there today. Our server, Janice, was terrific. The food was delicious. I will definitely be going back.

Really cool cafe to go to on a nice day out. The food is what it is - it's a cafe. I ordered an omelet, fries and biscuit and gravy and they're like any others you've had before. That's not a bad thing. Janice, our server, was awesome not just to our table but to every table around, including getting everyone to sing Happy Birthday to another patron which was fun. I was there with my in-laws, my wife and my daughter and we all enjoyed seeing the planes constantly landing and taking off; you can also go see the planes up close. A fun experience that any age group would enjoy. read more

Maniac-Mikes Cafe - Build Your Own Omelet (Bacon, Cheddar Jack), French Fries, Biscuit & Gravy - New American Near Me - Upland, California

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Great place to eat breakfast or lunch and watch planes take off! Biscuits and gravy were very soft and everything was fresh. read more

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I have been going to Cable Airport since 1964 and from time to time eating at Manic Mikes. Today my wife and I tried the cafe for lunch after church. Yes they were busy. We waited a long time to get a table inside. People came in after us and were served drinks right away and their orders taken. Finally we asked for drinks 2 ice teas $4.75 each. Finally after sitting at our table for 30 minutes our order was taken. The people who came in after us were finishing their lunch and we still had not gotten our 2 hamburgers. Bill when it cam $45.04. I was told it takes 30 minutes to cook a hamburger ? We will never visit that place again. I think it is under new owners ? read more

Maniac-Mikes Cafe - New American Near Me - Upland, California

Maniac Mike's Café - The Best Breakfast with a Side of Takeoff! If you love a good breakfast (even at lunchtime), friendly staff, and a solid meal with a side of airplane watching, Maniac Mike's is your spot! Nestled right at Upland Airport, this hidden gem serves up delicious food while small planes land and take off--basically dinner and a show, but, you know... for breakfast. The patio is dog-friendly, so your pup can judge your omelet choices while you sip coffee and soak in the sunshine. And the best part? I never run into anyone from work here. So, whether you're a fan of classic breakfast fare or just want a great excuse to pretend you're about to hop on a private plane, Maniac Mike's has you covered. read more

Maniac-Mikes Cafe - New American Near Me - Upland, California

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Service and good were good. My daughter enjoyed it and enjoyed watching the plans. I got the chilaquiles (not in the menu) and she got the kids French toast. read more

Maniac-Mikes Cafe - Chilaquiles and kids French toast. So yummy. - New American Near Me - Upland, California

Service was okay food took almost an hour to come out, by the time it came out i lost my appetite. It was nice seeing the airplanes but they need to speed up the process everyone around me was waiting for such long periods of time for their food. read more

This place is amazing. Food is excellent. Charlie the waitress is absolutely fabulous. Thank you for your wonderful service

Service was absolutely horrible today. We walked in and there were 4 uncleared tables inside and 5 uncleared tables on the patio. Two surly girls were hosting the front. One put our name into the computer and they basically talked to each other and occasionally walked around doing nothing - no clearing the tables or wiping them down. I keep asking them about a table and they kept replying that the tables needed to be wiped down. Finally, after about 20 minutes one of them started clearing snd wiping down tables. The table we wanted was empty for the entire 20 minutes. Then they filled all the tables ( mostly with men) and there were no outside tables left. We told them to forget about it and we left. read more

Great food service was excellent A great place to enjoy their outdoor patio and enjoy the small airplanes landing And taking off. This breakfast and lunch spot in inside cable airport in upland read more

Decent food and love watching the planes take off and land. Great place to take the kids to watch the planes.

Maniac Mike's has become a new favorite for my father and I. The food is always super solid, the service is great, and they're sooo friendly. And watching the kids run around and their pure joy at watching planes come and go is just as fun as watching the planes. Do not expect a quiet meal, but you can expect friendly service and delicious food. I highly recommend! read more

Maniac-Mikes Cafe - Veggie omelet with a side of fruit. Delicious! - New American Near Me - Upland, California

There was a server who was constantly picking fights with other waiters and yelling and very rude to everyone she also kept cussing at the other waiters. I'm fairly certain her name was Charlie. Ask for another server if you get her read more