Not the best and not the worst. This eatery was delivered to work today and I got the Hummus Veggie Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries. It was a decent sandwich but could have more inside and the fries were cold. It was not my first choice but when work is paying, you take what you are offered. read more

Appropriately named since they sit right in the heart of one of LA's major areas of horse properties and stables. With an eclectic and diverse offering of food choices; American, Mexican and Ethiopian. Today's visit was my first, my wife's second. Empty on our arrival just before noon, and politely instructed to have a seat wherever we like. And for those of you concerned about a separate menu for the Ethiopian dishes, you'll find all cuisine choices in one fairly extensive menu; breakfast, lunch and dinner served all day. So after perusing the menu several times, nearly getting lost in the multitude of choices, the wife went with the Healthy Omelette Breakfast with potatoes and two slices of sourdough toast. Unfortunately they had no turkey sausage available, the one letdown today. I chose the Ethiopian Chicken with vegetables on a bed of injera, and a root beer. This injera was the consistency of a crepe but absorbed the flavors oh so well! But so thin you'll start your meal using no utensils the traditional way, but don't lose track of your fork, you'll definitely be needing it halfway in. And everything on this plate was amazingly delicious! From the chicken to the best tasting beets I've ever eaten. A friendly atmosphere and before long, a very diverse clientele started filing in right after our settling in. And a good choice of both indoor and outdoor seating, very cozy. But the food is the real star here, one of the most satisfying meals I've had dining out anywhere in months. Total before tip; $41.04 and worth every Penny. read more

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My friend and I like to do "tack days" where we drive up to East Valley Tack, then get lunch somewhere in the area. Last time we did this, we stumbled upon this gem of a place - an American cafe with Mexican and Ethiopian food and decked out in western cowboy themes. I got the veggie Ethiopian plate, and it was...so good. I accidentally ate a pepper and nearly died, which made the server very concerned. Washed it down with some fries and orange bang, and was right as rain after a few minutes. Definitely going back. read more

Ranch Side Cafe - Ethiopian veggie platter. Beware the peppers. - American Near Me - Sylmar, California

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Mediocre in all respects. Food tasted stale, service was casual and ambiance was ordinary

This food was incredible! My husband and I were extremely impressed with the authentic Ethiopian food. I especially loved the Shiro Wat in the veggie platter. Being 35 weeks pregnant, I thought perhaps the spices would be too much for me but they graciously accommodated for me by limiting the spiciness level. I'm already excited to go back ... only wish I lived closer! As per the other reviews, my husband and I appreciated knowing that this place is very dog-friendly. Immediately, the gentleman helping us took our drink orders and offered our small dog water. It was so nice to be able to enjoy this eatery together! read more

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Burnt bacon. Burnt hash browns. My bf got the avocado toast and it wasn't even toast just soggy ass bread. I don't understand there were only 2 people eating inside it wasn't busy at all how do you mess up something so simple? It was gross. Never coming back. read more

Ranch Side Cafe - Burnt bacon and burnt flavorless hash browns. - American Near Me - Sylmar, California

I have drove by this little corner cafe and always wondered and keep saying we need to try this place. Well today my goddaughter and grandbebe while visiting the cemetery nearby side to stop by and it did not disappoint very cute home comforting portions are shareable Coffey is dead on Perfect! You all know unlike my . I enjoyed the special of the day , fish tacos . So I'm always looking for that fish taco now, but I need to explain to you that this is not your usual Ensenada light style taco. It was good I was still constipating if I really enjoyed it or not and ultimately I did enjoy it again it is different. The reason is different is because they do cut up the fish so it's enjoyable to eat peace by peace as you're taking a bite, however I'm used to the trimmings on top of the fish taco to have more of a citrus and in this case it's more of a call coleslaw not sweet but has a touch of it so that's all I can say to you if you like that, kind of taste that this is the fish taco for you if you're looking for the Ensenada Taco, then no! Though you should still give it a try cause I really did enjoy it my grandbaby enjoyed the pancakes and my goddaughter enjoyed the chocolate chip pancakes read more

Ranch Side Cafe - Coffee ! Even got a refill - American Near Me - Sylmar, California

Can't decide between American Food, Mexican Food, or Ethiopian? Well, Ranch Side Cafe has a menu that, finally, includes all three! (This is always what the world has been waiting for.) We were in the mood for Ethiopian and with a complete lack of that genre of food up here in the Santa Clarita Valley we were delighted to find that Ranch Side Cafe, a one-stop shop for just about all foods, existed...we had a couple of vegetarian plates delivered and it was just like being in Little Ethiopia on Fairfax. How was this possible? We don't know, we were just happy it was as 6 different vegetarian Ethiopian dishes rolled out from the injera bread right on our table at home, ready for us to tear off pieces, scoop up deliciousness, and enjoy. The colors were beautiful...the portion size was great (2 of us each got our own vegetarian plate and it was more than enough.) And we'd definitely get it again! (Uness we wanted an omelet or burrito in which case were could also get those at this same restaurant. Why are there even other restaurants when all the possible foods of the world are available at this one? What a world! read more

Ranch Side Cafe - Vegetarian Plate with Injera - American Near Me - Sylmar, California

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Good service is hard to come by in restaurants these days it's really hit or miss. Our waitress provided excellent service it seemed like she actually genuinely cared about us and wanted us to have a great experience. She made sure we always had refills which I appreciated. Next time I want to try the Mexican food it looks good! Brunch is probably the best time to go read more

We actually stopped here by accident.. my 5 year old Had to poop .. I'm glad she did because we needed ended up staying here for dinner. We were about 2 hours from home still and hungry.. I fell in love with not just food but everything! Our server was super sweet, didn't catch her name but she tried to get the Dodger game On for us . I truly appreciated that! I shared with all my fam and friends about this restaurant. EASY on/off freeway.. I will definitely be back again!! Thank you!! read more

Ranch Side Cafe - Chile verde special and ice tea Yummm - American Near Me - Sylmar, California

I love this place to get whatever you're feeling like They have Mexican, Ethiopian and tons of salads, burgers and sandwiches. I usually go after a long trail ride and am hungry' It's right off the freeway if you don't live close. Enjoy! read more

Amazing food and service! We don't have many choices in this stretch of Lakeview Terrace but even if we did this would still be our go to for GOOD food. We have tried a variety of foods on the menu, including Ethiopian and it's all been great! I don't think anyone could be disappointed. Variety is key in our family where one wants burgers, the others tacos & burritos...or Ethiopian food...so makes this an easy choice! read more

Discovered this place on rainy Sunday morning. wasn't quite sure what to expect from an American Mexican Ethiopian restaurant. It's a cozy and clean place with good breakfast. Very family-friendly. But what makes this place is the lovely lady running the restaurant she is so pleasant and accommodating. A consummate professional, who provides excellent customer service. read more

The simplicity of a small cafe in a ranch adjacent area was charming to the eye. The staff was friendly and accommodating. I had the 3 egg avocado and cheese omelette with hash browns. My eggs were perfectly cooked and the hash browns were ideally crisp on the outside and warm and buttery on the inside. I also had mimosa's which were a super generous portion! I love that! If you sit outside you can watch the caballos (horses) passing by every once in a while. Looking at the menu there are a lot of cafe style options and I think I will try some lunch options as well. I'm totally a fan and I will be back. Bathrooms could use a small paint job or upgrade only for the fact that it's a "bathroom" but great job Ranch Side Cafe. read more

Ranch Side Cafe - Mimosa & beer - American Near Me - Sylmar, California

A most unlikely restaurant with the most remarkable, delicious and outrageously good food. From the outside you see the sign, Ranch Side Cafe and on the side of the building, in smaller letters: American Mexican Ethiopian Cafe. What? Really? Yep! Really! And man is it good. I have found, during my several experiences here, they do each style exceptionally well. Until today I'd only been here for lunch. The first couple times I took the plunge and thoroughly enjoyed a couple of the Ethiopian dishes (which is not cuisine with which I've had any experience) -- I have to say, absolutely delicious food. Also during lunch I've had a couple of American style wraps, fresh ingredients and super tasty. Today I had the breakfast burrito; it's as good as any I've had -- and the fresh salsa bar doesn't limit you to the one tiny little container that most breakfast joints toss down on your table. This restaurant is a hidden gem and I strongly encourage anyone in the area to stop by for breakfast or lunch. Hey, even if you're not in the area, make a special trip up here, you will not be disappointed; it is well worth it. read more

I would've never expected such an authentic taste in Ethiopian restaurant on foothill. And the options are awesome with American and Mexican choices. I feel lucky that I don't have to drive all the way to Fairfax, Little Ethiopia area to get my favorite Injara. And there's is quite amazing. I thought I'd be more impressed with the sample size. But I wasn't in as impressed as I thought I would've been. The chicken stew was absolutely amazing. And I was a tibs was seasoned and cooked so well. I think this is a fantastic place and I'm definitely coming back to try more of the other selections from different parts of the menu read more

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Very good food here. The service was great. Authentic ambiance. The first time I came here, the server said for me to try their Ethiopian breakfast, which I did today. I was not disappointed. read more

The ambiance is chill great people. It does get busy and you will have to wait a bit for seat. But they are very accommodating when they know you have been waiting for a while. The food is great lot of options to choose from. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Portions is very fair read more

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This cafe has such a crazy menu full of Mexican, Ethiopian, and American that I thought there was no way anything on it could be decent with such a diverse menu. Well, they proved me wrong. I was intrigued with the Ethiopian option since there's no Ethiopian places near Long Beach. Well, it seemed like the restaurant owner was Ethiopian, so I think I chose right! I went with the vegetarian plate as well as the mushroom/veggie dish and both had a decent amount of flavor and nice injera. I also got the little beef pocket, which was delicious. Service was very friendly and attentive. I definitely recommend this little cafe! The desserts looked delicious too, although I skipped out on them this time around. read more

American, Mexican, and Ethiopian Cuisine? Who knew? My boyfriend was craving Ethiopian food, last time we went was last year pre Covid. A lot of the food was still available via take out but we we're driving back for Oxnard beach and wanted to get something in the Valley. I found this place, along with another East African place in Van Nuys that looked cool. The East African place did not pick up their phone, so we called up this place. I was excited because they had outdoor seating and our dog could join us outside. We called this place and they told us to come on in. We got there and grabbed a table outside. The waitress was super nice and brought our doggie a cup of water, as it was a scorcher of a day! We ordered two sambusas and the spicy chicken stew to share. The Sambusas had lentils and was crispy and delicious. The chicken was tasty and very flavorful. The dish came with a hard boiled egg, three Ethiopian veggies (kale, beets and cabbage?) and was served on top of injera, which is their version of a tortilla/naan bread. It was nice and sour, tasted very authentic! Overall a great meal to finish off a nice hot day at the beach! Will definitely come back to try their other Ethiopian food, maybe their Mexican! I like that they have vegan tacos along with a bunch of other things! read more

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It's really the only restaurant near my barn so I go by often. My favorite meal is the tuna sandwich. They also have delicious french toast and a robust and tasty breakfast selection. I tried one of the vegetarian Ethiopian dishes and enjoyed it. It was my first time trying Ethiopian food so I went with the owner's recommendation and was pleased with my meal. It's not fancy - quite casual, friendly service, free and plentiful parking and a very mellow vibe. Good neighborhood joint to grab a bit after hanging with my horses. read more

Service is fine, but that's because there are very few people there. Typically, that's a sign to turn and run, but I went after lunch and figured it was just the post lunch downtime. Nope. The food is just bad. Sorry, no other way to put it. The lady who waited on us is very nice and helpful, but the food is just not good at all. read more

Super nice people! The Ethiopian Veggie platter with Injera bread will haunt your memory until you have to order it again.

I love that they have ethiopian food. I wish they had more Ethiopian options though! But I'll take what I can get. :)

As a returning customer for breakfast, lunch, and dinner I would truly recommend Ranch Side Cafe to all with 10/10 stars. The excellent service is always provided with a smile and with such a welcoming ambiance, you feel at home upon entering. I've tried from all over the menu including the Mexican breakfast special, breakfast sampler, Sambusas, Summer vegan tacos, peach cobbler, and clearly on. Also, the salsa bar is amazing and very fresh! Looking forward to my next visit, and catching up with local friends. read more

You MUST go here! Required! This is one of the most diverse restaurants in one of the most diverse restauranted ( a word I just made up and I like it ) in El Lay! Try this: it's an American diner food place with BBQ, Mexican and Ethiopian specialties, in a rural horsey area in the NW LA suburb Sylmar. WOW! Those Ethiopian dishes are supreme! Try the chicken stew-- phenomenal. read more

Great lunch Hummus veggie sandwich was light and flavorful. Blue cheese bacon burger was delicious. Outdoor tables available. Staff is efficient, quiet, pleasant. read more

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I love this place! The first time I went was for breakfast--and it was bustling! I remember getting a sweeter dessert and it being delicious. However, in my opinion, the dinner is where its at. It does seem like its a lot busier during the day than the evening, which is great in my opinion! Service and food is always quick, staff are very friendly, and the atmosphere is cozy I've never had ethiopian food before, but this place has me coming back for more! The vegetarian plate is delicious, but the shirowat is my absolute fav! It's a chickpea flour stew with a nice kick and is served with injera (ethiopian bread). And my god it's delicious. I'm drooling remembering it. The last time I went, the peach cobbler was fresh out of the oven. I actually dislike peach, but MAN was it good. It wasn't overly sweet, but still resonated with my sweettooth! Please come here at any time you like, but definitely try the ethiopian food! read more

Tried out this place over the weekend and I was so happy! I love Ethiopian food and I used to live walking distance from Little Ethiopia, so when I found this spot in the valley, I was elated. The first pic is the Veggie Plate on injera. The vegetables were all different so it was a fun flavor explosion. The next pic is the Shiro Wat which is a chickpea flour stew. So buttery and melted right on your mouth. The last pic is Awaze Tibs which had lean tri-tip and was cooked in this incredibly flavorful butter sauce. The best part of the meal is always eating the injera that has soaked up all of the oils and spices. Was not disappointed with this meal and I'm looking forward to coming back soon! Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambience: N/A we took it to go read more

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Very friendly owner - super cute decor and good food. Came here on a hot day after a horse show and were pleasantly surprised.

You need to try this place! We wanted to try Ethiopian food and decided to try Ranch Side Cafe. We had a big group so we tried almost all of the Ethiopian dishes. EVERYTHING was so. Try the Sambusa both lentil and beef they were delicious! The Vegetarian plate- each veggie was flavorful and so unique. If you're alone and can only try one thing I'd recommend the Ethiopian Chicken is a great sampling of all the flavors. Our favorite dish is the Beef Awaze Tibs. Everything was so flavorful full of deep spice. The owner was friendly and welcoming. The restaurant comfortable and accommodating. We will be back! Oh and it's dog friendly!!! read more

Super cute restaurant I would come back! The food was delicious we had Ethiopian summer tacos

Adorable restaurant with western decor. Huge menu selection of breakfast, salads, burgers, Ethiopian and Tex mex. We loved the chicken fried steak, the biscuits and gravy, BLT sandwich... Everything is clean, the service is fantastic. Usually not too busy. Indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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I love this place! My dad started taking me here when I would visit him on trips to So Cal and every time I'm in town I make him take me here several times for breakfasts before heading back home. The owner is amazing and super friendly, working mostly by herself in the mornings and makes THE best Ethiopian food I've ever had. Yes, the standard American fare is good, but if you want a real treat, don't skip the little Ethiopian section on the menu. The egg firfir is so delicious and flavorful, it's a must try for breakfast. I'm an injera fan, but they serve it on potatoes too. Even though I only dine-in for breakfast, I've also ordered the shiro wat and vegetarian plates to go and they did NOT disappoint. The vegetarian plate is great if you want a little bit of everything. And don't worry, you can still get your omelettes or burgers if Ethiopian isn't your style! This place is a little gem in the north valley and I'm already planning on coming back for breakfast in March when I visit my dad again this year! See you in a couple months!! read more

Upon entering immediately greeted. Seat yourself. Option of dining indoors or outside in the patio area. You will be provided paper menus. Variety of food options. Food arrived fresh and hot. Waitress provided excellent customer service with a smile. Food was delicious. Highly recommend eating here. read more

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Anytime I can get perfectly cooked Ethiopian chicken, egg and veggies on top of injera, I'm a happy man. This place had all of that. A friend and I came for lunch and practically inhaled our food. Charming place. Easy parking. Attentive service. Excellent food. Very very tasty and filling for $20. read more

Their homemade Peach Cobbler is better than my grandma's, and my grandma won awards for her Peach Cobbler! Their burgers are amazing as well. Nice owners. Hard working staff, plenty of room to eat with family. Worth the drive every time. read more

Excellent staff. They care for the community and the food is pretty dang good! The Ethiopian food is delicious! I am especially fond of the "bread" that comes with most of the plates. If you've never had food from Ethiopia, do yourself a favor and try it out here! read more

This is one of my favorite breakfast spots. I almost always order the corned beef hash (extra crispy), over easy eggs with hash browns or country potatoes. Many of their breakfast dishes are really good. If you're interested in something different I recommend their Ethiopian food too. I like to get a side of their injera to add to my order. The owner will sometimes make fresh baked goods like peach cobbler that you can pick up, it's not every week so you'll have to come back and check periodically. read more

We live close by so we eat here all the time. I love their cashew chicken salad, mucho macho burrito, biscuits and gravy, eggs Benedict and grilled cheese with tomato. They're also dog-friendly and will bring you a dog bowl of water for your furry friend while you eat on their patio. This is one of our favorite places to stop for a meal on the weekends. read more