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Ruby's Diner

3.5 (342 reviews)
ModerateDiners, Burgers, American
Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Lisa B.

We stopped by after school for lunch and milkshakes today 3/18 and this place did not disappoint! The food was fresh and hot. The burger was juicy and full of flavor. The club sandwich was so good! So good my teen stole my plate lol. My little ones enjoy their chicken tenders and milkshakes. The milkshakes were delicious!! The service was great, our server was very attentive and brought everything we needed. He definitely made our experience more enjoyable. The restaurant is a wonderful trip back down memory lane with the vintage vibe.

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Angela D.

This continues to be my favorite Ruby's spot. It's a shame they continue to close more locations though. This one never disappoints. The area is always upkept and clean. The service is absolutely incredible as well. We had a male server who was the most attentive and helpful person I have ever encountered without being so "in your face" about it. The food was great as well. I gotta say though, the shake stole the show for us both. My boyfriend, Daniel, ordered a coffee shake. This man doesn't really like sweets but he couldn't stop raving about how delicious it was. I don't like coffee so I stuck with my usual chocolate shake and again, never a disappointment! I love this Ruby's and the staff. It's always calm, clean, and pleasant. Doesn't matter what year I go in, it has always been a pleasant experience.

Charlie T.

If you are craving for an old school American diner foods, Ruby's is a interesting spot that brings back those classic vibes, since something like this is getting harder to find these days with the rise of more trendy fusion spots. On a hot day, it's good way to cool down yourself with an ice cold milkshake. The Oreo cookie shake is sweet, creamy, and hits the spot, while the mint milkshake has a refreshing flavor that stands out. Service is warm and friendly, as most customers are local and seems know the servers very well. Food wise, the prices lean a little high for the quality, but it's still enjoyable. The French fries are crispy and satisfying, and kids enjoy their cheeseburger and Mac and cheese. People also came here during classic car gatherings, which is a fun local event. While milkshake contains too much sugar for both adults and kids, but once in a while, why not treat yourself?

Bob S.

Excellent service. Turkey burgers so delicious. Fries so crispy and hot not like fast food fries. Chocolate and Stawberry shake very delicious. Please keep this establishment open. Whittier needs this traditional restaurant.

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Caden C.

Best place ever cookies and cream ice cream was great and service too! I'm really depressed that there closing.

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Christina F.

We came during an off hour and it was great! Our server was really nice and made sure my friend's gluten allergy was taken care of. I got the swiss mushroom burger and it was good. The peanut butter milkshake was also delicious and really big.

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Thanks for the review, Vivian, and being such a loyal guest!

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6 months ago

Delicious food and pleasant atmosphere. Been going there for years. Variety of items on the menu. Friendly service, always!

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8 months ago

Delicious Cobb salad with blue cheese dressing! Always attentive service. We'll be back soon!

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4 months ago

Food taste delicious and servers is friendly, service is excellent and the temperature of the meal is good.

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Thank you for your review, Daniel. We hope to see you again soon!

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4 months ago

Both times I've been here, the staff is so kind! And so attentive. Food is yummy. Also love the cozy diner vibes!

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8 months ago

Such great service very nice people good food for sure enjoy every time I go there ya go rubys

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Amazing service today! Friendly, efficient and To go order was perfect! This is our new lunch spot in Whittier for sure!

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6 months ago

Service was very professional and he explained the rewards program to us. Always have the best Malts

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Thanks for the great review,Michael!

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8 months ago

Food and service was great. Service was quick and with the Ruby reward even better. Saved money and that made it better.

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Friendly staff and good food. Love coming here. My daughter loved their French toast.

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Albert, that’s so wonderful to hear! Come back again soon! - ❤ Ruby’s

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Ask the Community - Ruby's Diner

Do they have any gluten-free menus for rubys diner and other locations?

Do they have the vegan Impossible Burger?

Yes RUBYS has the Vegan Imposible Burger and it is fabulously delicious !!!

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Blackbird Abbey

Blackbird Abbey

4.5
(72 reviews)
3.2 mi

Cozy atmosphere with an urban, classy, romantic vibe. The background music was good with a great…read moresound system, but a little loud for me. Menu was varied and interesting with some specialties, sandwiches, and salmon. Prices were fair for these times. I had the strawberry goat cheese salad and the baked dinner rolls with sweet butter. Enjoyed it all. My husband had the burger with fries. He said both were very good. I'd like to try the bacon crusted salmon or the gnocchi next time. We did not have dessert. Service was friendly, helpful, and efficient. This is a tiny gem in Uptown. They've been open about a year. I hope people will discover and enjoy it like we did. I think a small candle on each table would add an inviting element to go along with the pretty fresh flower centerpieces. This place can also comfortable accommodate groups.

I mean--you would think of all the things that are pet peeves when it comes to food, overcooking my…read moresteak would be one of the biggest. But I've learned that if I order my steaks rare or even blue rare at a place not known for their steaks, it comes out to the desired medium rare I wanted all along. Such was the case tonight. I asked for rare but it came out closer to medium rare--maybe even dipping into medium. No big whoop. The baseball steak was still juicy and delicious. The fries were still great shoestring. And I can live with a chimichurri sauce instead of the preferable hollandaise or bearnaise these usually come with. I just wish I could actually ask for a medium rare and get medium at a food joint other than where it costs me $60 or $70 a cut. The service was good. She was pleasant and quick on her feet. The ambience was good. It was a quaint space and had a lot of charm. I can't say it was too full but I attribute that more to the day being full of sporting events like the World Cup and some silly NBA thing than an actually critique of the restaurant. Subsequently, I found this a good place for dinner but not superb and I found myself wondering when the next like fate might bring me here.

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Because I want to see people and I want to see life  Steak Frites & Hanging Bacon from #BlackbirdAbbey
Because I want to see people and I want to see life Steak Frites & Hanging Bacon from #BlackbirdAbbey
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Poached Kitchen

Poached Kitchen

4.1
(126 reviews)
0.3 mi
$$

Stopped here for breakfast -- they have been open at this location, and the line is usually out the…read moredoor. Walked in today and there was no line (surprise). You order your food and then find a table ... ordered the egg scramble with chicken sausage and the lemon ricotta pancakes -- both were really delicious. There is parking lot on the property, cute open and airy setting, and staff were very friendly -- will definitely be back!

Here is my mixed review. Why four stars if overall I really…read morewasn't happy with the restaurant? Frankly, my food was good and the staff were friendly and helpful. That's the best reason to go to any restaurant right? However, we did not like to have to stand and wait outside to review a menu before we could be seated. (When you go to a restaurant, don't you enjoy sitting with your partner and discussing what's on the menu)? It was a hot day and we felt rushed to place an order to ensure we could get a seat inside. (Because if you know what you want, you basically walk around the people that are standing looking at menus). The chilaquiles was Very Good at $17 and $5 to add a protein. PS Please add carnitas as a protein option. My partner got Avacodo Toast. Very disappointed. One small poached egg on a giant thick slice of bread with a light smear of avocado just didn't meet expectations for $15. 5 star food, Chilaquiles 2 star food Avacodo Toast 5 star staff 2 stars for Fast Casual environment with Full Service restaurant pricing. Really overall a 3 star experience, but hopefully they can improve with constructive criticism.

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Madres Brunch

Madres Brunch

4.5
(3.9k reviews)
3.1 mi
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We were looking for a brunch place that was open after 2pm and this gem on a Sunday afternoon…read more We walked in and while it was kinda busy were helped soon. We ordered all kinds of food and everything we had was good. The restaurant is clean and has a cool vibe, not super Instagramable but not bad. We also got two margaritas they were good and strong! The food was the best part!

Some brunch spots are all hype, while others surprise you with a few standout dishes that make the…read morevisit worthwhile. A weekend brunch with friends brought me to Madre's Whittier, where the menu offered plenty of tempting options--and a few unexpected lessons about ordering seafood. I tried the Ensenada Omelet, loaded with shrimp, salmon, crab, and octopus. Now, I'm a seafood lover, but octopus and I aren't exactly close friends. I asked if it could be removed, but since the seafood mix is pre-made, the octopus had already RSVP'd to the party. The omelet was good, topped with a creamy sauce, but not something I'd order again. The crab appeared to be imitation crab, and while everything was prepared well, it just wasn't a standout for me. The real star? The strawberry pancakes. Delicious! Next time, I'd order those with a side of eggs and call it a win. I also sampled the chilaquiles, and now that's a dish I'd come back for. The Tiramisu Latte was another favorite--not overly sweet and packed with that classic tiramisu flavor I love. A special shoutout to our waitress, Annie, who was attentive, friendly, and made our brunch experience even better. My Verdict: Skip the Ensenada Omelet and build your brunch around the stars of the menu instead. The strawberry pancakes are the must-order item, the chilaquiles are a strong savory choice, and the Tiramisu Latte ties everything together. If you order wisely, Madre's delivers a brunch worth coming back for.

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Frisco's Carhops

Frisco's Carhops

3.9
(1.9k reviews)
1.2 mi
$$

We got lucky!!!! The roller skating server was there! I've from other yelpers her presence is…read more50/50. I love everything about this except I wish I lived closer to it! The joint serves classic diner food! The kids meal options are a great value and portion size but those car cutouts are extra! You can pic from nuggets, burger and grilled cheese. You also get fries too! Fried zucchini bomb! Breakfast burrito the size of my fat arm and definitely worth every bite. The Frisco burger is also a delight with so many layers and textures. Chili cheese fries hit the spot. Milk shakes!!! It's soo good! You literally see the ladies behind the counter scooping real ice cream from tubs to make their shakes. I can't decide which one I enjoyed more but loved the cookie, Oreo and chocolate. Inside is a 50's carhop with squished Cadillacs! Everything was how I imagined it would be. My kids loved it! Their soda machine is pretty cool with unique soda flavors too. The best part is you can get your car serviced in the back and enjoy your time inside the diner!

Food was good. Restaurant was empty in a Sunday afternoon…read more Lots of tables. But all funky/dirty looking. And the Bathrooms were a big turn off. And because of that, no true desire to return. Poopy toilets are just not appeasing for returning customers. I mean it was empty. Someone could take care of ensuring tables and toilets are clean.

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California Grill & Bar

California Grill & Bar

3.7
(1.1k reviews)
3.0 mi
$$

We always love coming here the menu is great has great food. And the Ice tea was made fresh today…read moreServer she was so polite and friendly Quick with our food. Everything came out together Which was super great. And drinks were being refilled, and water too I enjoyed my chicken sandwich. It sour dough bread lettuce & tomato, avocado, very tender chicken. She had flat pizza. With chicken pesto She enjoy it and have again next time Smash burger was gone. And enjoyed it. Prime rib was good took half of it home.

Writing this review while seated in the restaurant waiting for our food on Mother's Day. We had a…read morereservation set for 11 for six people. When we arrived, the hostess notified us that they were accepting walk ups and reservations didn't matter. We waited over an hour to be seated. Initially, they sat us separately at two booths. This is unacceptable on Mother's Day when we were trying to celebrate our Grandmother. Thankfully, our waiter was able to clear a spot on the patio. Following being seated, the waiter did not come. I got up and asked if they could come to our table because we have two diabetic family members. The host I spoke with said he would send someone, but there was some attitude. Our waiter came and was kind, but the whole experience has been awful. We waited over an hour and twenty five minutes after being seated for our food to arrive, and they didn't bring it all out at once. My pancakes ended up having a hair in them and had to be sent back. We have since asked for a manager to come to the table 2x, and they have not come. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. It has ruined our last Mother's Day with our grandmother before she moves away later this year. Over two hours wasted total waiting to be seated and for our food to arrive.

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California grill bar
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La Bodega Brewing

La Bodega Brewing

4.3
(580 reviews)
3.3 mi
$$
Locally owned & operated
Family-owned & operated

Great place to have dinner and drinks Great food…read more Service is great Ambiance is great

I'm honestly very disappointed…read more We ordered delivery from what used to be one of our favorite local restaurants. Three years ago, we dined here and had an amazing experience, which is why we were excited to order again. Unfortunately, this meal was one of the worst restaurant experiences we've had. I ordered the pork ribs and fried shrimp. The ribs were extremely dry--so dry that they tasted like they had been cooked days earlier and reheated multiple times. They were nothing like the ribs I remembered from previous visits. After just a few bites, I started feeling uncomfortable. The fried shrimp was equally disappointing. It had almost no flavor at all and tasted bland and uninspired. My husband ordered the burger, which was advertised as a blend of Wagyu and regular beef. We were expecting something special, but the patty lacked flavor and the quality was disappointing. What surprised us even more was that we live only five minutes away, yet the burger bun arrived completely soggy. The packaging was also poor. The food came in cheap plastic containers without any ventilation holes. For fried foods especially, proper packaging is important to prevent steam from ruining the texture. It felt like very little care was put into preparing the order for delivery. To make matters worse, both my husband and I experienced stomach discomfort and excessive gas afterward, and we were still feeling it the next day. What makes this experience especially disappointing is that this was my husband's birthday dinner. I chose this restaurant because of the wonderful memories we had here years ago, but the food quality was nowhere near what we remembered. I genuinely cannot understand how food of this quality was considered acceptable to send out to customers. I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was so disappointing that I felt compelled to share it. I sincerely hope the restaurant takes a closer look at its food quality and delivery standards.

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Outside view of La Bodega
Japanese Wagyu and USDA Prime Beef Smash-Burger
Japanese Wagyu and USDA Prime Beef Smash-Burger
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