Ive been coming here for many years since the 90s its still an old school diner. They were known for their nice salads and deserts. I now go there lunch every now and then fie their Ruben sandwich.. Service is good, the food is good. read more

Breakfast: 1. steak and eggs,: steak was not seasoned and neither were the hash browns. 2. regular egg breakfast: has browns and potatoes were not seasoned. Eggs and sausage were fine. 3. Coffee was fine 4. Hot chocolate was made with water 5. Service: excellent service. Our server and host were attentive and kept coming back to refill our coffee. 6 . Bathrooms are very dirty. 7 . Restaurant needs a deep clean, and I wonder if that's the reason the lights are dimmed. read more

Hi! I know this is probably a long shot, but I wanted to reach out anyway. I grew up eating your cream of chicken and rice soup, and it has always been one of my biggest comfort foods. I recently moved to Colorado, so unfortunately I can't come in to enjoy it anymore. I'm currently recovering from major surgery while also going through treatment for Stage IV colon cancer, and I've been craving all the comfort foods that remind me of home. Your soup has been on my mind a lot. I completely understand if the recipe is a family secret or something you can't share, but I figured it couldn't hurt to ask. Even if you could point me in the right direction or share a few tips to help me make something similar, it would honestly mean the world to me. Thank you for taking the time to read my message, and thank you for being such a special part of so many of my childhood memories. read more

Stox is an old school diner offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner with comfort foods. It has an old school diner vibe to the place. Service is great fast, friendly, and helpful. Prices are reasonable too. If you are looking for an old school American diner vibe this is a great place to go. read more

Stox Restaurant Bakery & Bar - Steak and eggs - Bakeries Near Me - Downey, California

Let me start by saying I hadn't been here in a very long time.. met someone for dinner and conversation and it was great! The food not the conversation lol. The service was amazing! Ordered a blt and fries! Loved it..?I will be back! :) read more

This restaurant is a city of Downey staple and after so many years of knowing about this place I never ate here till last week! This place was so vintage looking gave me 60s 70s vibes from the seating to the light fixtures so that grabbed my attention right away! The staff was really nice and attentive and nice and yes this place has a lot of regulars who come for breakfast faithfully every morning which I love to see! The portions were really plenty full and really good! Did not disappointed at all my kids enjoyed their breakfast and I really enjoyed my omelette and coffee and the dessert pies were bomb! This place I highly recommend for breakfast! Will be back for lunch or dinner and update my review ! read more

I'll start by saying I've never had a bad meal here. This place is fuckin awesome. Whether you're getting breakfast for dinner or dinner for breakfast, you can't go wrong with what they serve here. I think I've kept this place secret for a little over three years, but I can definitely say it's a great restaurant diner. Whether you come here for a cup of coffee or some toast or pancakes, you can't go wrong and the guys in the kitchen they're not cooks their chefs cooking everything to perfection not many of these places left in Los Angeles. But if you're ever in Downey, please take some time and come in a really friendly atmosphere. read more

The customer service was great. There were three servers who was able to accommodate a large party. The servers were very attentive and professional. This review has nothing to do with the three women that served our party. Now onto the food. I ordered the pork chop and eggs as I was craving meat. It came with a side of Obrien potatoes and sourdough bread. The meat came with gravy which was not indicated on the menu, the meat was flavorless, and the potatoes were still frozen and not cooked all the way through. I did not send my food back because I am not one to complain. I just made a mental note to not return. This is a beloved place by the senior community that I was with and so I know this is a place for somebody, but not for me. Great service by the three women that helped us! read more

Had a weekday breakfast here. Your normal relaxed diner vibes. Had the ham steak breakfast special. Came out as you'd expect - and do appreciate the ham wasn't super salty (which I feel happens at some diners). Would def come back (again)! read more

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I have the most amazing neighbors, I'm truly blessed. Today they offered to share a pie with me from STOX and it was absolute heaven. It was a strawberry cream cheese pie. Hopefully I got the name of it right? The inside had a cream cheese custard without the usual thickness, & density that most cream cheese desserts have. If you want to opt for something lighter, while longing for that cream cheese flavor; this is a great alternative. It was topped with chunky strawberries and a fresh whipped cream. This is the second time I get the honor of tasting something from their bakery and I'm never disappointed. read more

Stox Restaurant Bakery & Bar - Strawberry Cream Pie - Bakeries Near Me - Downey, California

Old school restaurant service classic comfort food. Places like this have raised their prices so much that it doesn't make it as appealing of a dining choice. read more

If I can give this place minus zero I would times ten!!!!! Their food is trash! How do you serve chicken parmigiana but don't bread the chicken??!!! That's disgusting! Plus the menus is expensive AF! read more

Very old school. Nice employees and quick service. $9.00 for a breakfast sandwich, which made McDonald's look gourmet. I was there for breakfast. Maybe the other meals are better. I have to say the service was friendly and excellent. read more

STOX MUST BE DOING GREAT SINCE IT DOESN'T CARE IF IT INSULTS AND LOSES ITS CUSTOMERS Long time customer. 20+ years. Black haired Filipino woman who's usually nice, today was cross, rude and arrogant. I walk in and stand there for a few moments expecting to be, as has been Stox' employees' habit for years, asked if I want to place a take out order. Today she was loudly conversing with a coworker with a blonde wig, pretending I'm not there, finally she points to the interior of the restaurant, and says, "Go ahead." I replied, "Go ahead what?" "Go sit down, you can't sit up here, there's no chair" ​she said sarcastically condescendingly as she pointed behind me in the bench area: she knows I have been a customer for years, so she was obviously being rude and obnoxious. She then said, "Oh, you want to order to go, but still go sit there!" I said, "I was going to, but forget it." She loudly, unprofessionally and childishly jeered and made fun of me as I left. Stox seems to be going down the drain. The last time I was here I asked for my hamburger to be well done and it was cooked medium. Stox is also heavily discouraging credit card use and wants everything paid for in cash and has signs that say so. One loudmouth crap employee can wreck years of trust and good memories at a restaurant. So I highly discourage anyone from going into Stox. If I'm treated like this after nearly 25 years of patronage how awful will she treat newcomers? read more

I really like coming here until today. The service is superb. Lupe and Armando are great servers. I often sat at the counter watching the cooks. I knew you had a big group today inside the bar because I saw all those tickets line up. I saw the cook put my bread in the toaster and I smelled the burnt toasts. I was thinking he will not gave me those burnt toasts. He sure did. I ordered 2 club sandwiches!!! I am sooooo mad.!! read more

From start to finish of my visit, I was pleasantly surprised. I came in on a night in which I thought all places had "Taco Tuesday" but not here. Here's the kicker... Angela my server was nice enough to offer a 3-taco plate although it wasn't offered on menu. Three carne asada tacos w the absolute freshest guacamole and heartiest portion of beef (Medium rare). Food was amazing, service was even better and the environment which seemed to be made up of locals (due to the camaraderie) was awesome. This definitely a place a will be returning to for good food, great company and awesome service! read more

Stox Restaurant Bakery & Bar - Three carne asada tacos med rare w fresh guacamole. - Bakeries Near Me - Downey, California

Outstanding service. We had a large party and the service was wonderful. Think the guys name is "El". He's was really good. He was friendly and on top of it. Our server was great too. Food was good. Nothing fancy. Just good, local, home cooked food. I enjoyed the old school vibe. Classic ambiance and atmosphere. I'd eat here again. read more

We drive 30 minutes to try this place out. My friend wanted to go for her birthday.. it was very disappointing . We both got the prime rib dinner. Asked for medium rare. Both very over cooked. Tasted horrible. The corn on the cob was old. Looked like it had been sitting out all day. This place was a waste of time and money. Avoid this place. It's not worth it read more

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Old style diner that serves breakfast and diner food. Got the Cuban pork and ham panini, served with a dill pickle and choice of side:I got potato salad. Good crunch on the bread. Melted cheese plus sweet mustard. My companions got the half daily sandwich (pulled pork dip) with rice and chicken soup in a cup and the Stox hamburger special. All sandwiches were well made. Very personable waitress Maria, she can often to check on drinks and refills for coffee ( I had two cups late afternoon!). Quite empty dining room this afternoon. The place closes by 8 pm. There is a connecting bar that stays open later and also serves the entire menu if you're looking for food. I took a peek in the bar and there was a sizable crowd at just a little past 4pm! Looks like they have a number of regulars. Took home several miniature pies : banana cream, lemon cream, blueberry cheesecake, cookies and a brownie. read more

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My first time coming here I ordered the bacon fried rice just to try something different. It was trash. Seems like they used bacon bits and no flavor. Months later I decided to give them a second chance since they were known for their breakfast.....Well they failed again. My second visit I sent back an order. Do not eat here the food is extremely bland and expensive. The serving size is like a kids meal. I ordered the half stack pancakes bacon and eggs. The syrup was watered down and the bacon was burnt. This place does not care about the food they are serving. If you want good food I would not come here. read more

Great food and great atmosphere. A place that makes you feel at home. Everything is always so delicious. read more

Stox Restaurant Bakery & Bar - Yummy coffee! - Bakeries Near Me - Downey, California

Great place to eat breakfast lunch and dinner Great food the service is wonderful. Great music it's right across the street from Kaiser a great place to come and relax and enjoy the environment. They also have a bar read more

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Oh my god this is the best place to come they got the best French toast and homemade syrup and the nicest people and just feels like an old pair of shoes where you can sit in the afternoon on some old furniture and pretend it's the 1970s and get drunk while watching daytime television and just go into elapsed, of comfort food in Greece and butter and happiness and women that don't mind listening to your stories isn't a good old boy named Skip who looks like he walked out of Archie Bunker I am all about this place definitely definitely read more

Updated review was disappointed that you have to sit in the bar to get an alcohol beverage and false advertisement on Banner says happy hour but when I brought it to the waitress attention, she said yeah it's up there but we don't do that special anymore so they're advertising something and once they get you in the door, they don't honor it. She said you can speak to the manager, but they're having happy hour anymore, but it's been up there for months, the sign, and have yet to take it down. I feel like that's really sad to have you sit down moved twice locations and then not honor happy hour when there's a sign above outside advertised for over several months and is still there. I am very sad because this was my go to spot but since this experience, I have yet to return. Also, it says breakfast all day, but if you go in the afternoon, their breakfast was not good. Only ordered in the morning time tasted better when you order breakfast during dinner time it was not very tasteful. read more

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We have been coming to Stox since I was born! It's consistent! That's what you want in a hometown Diner! I always get breakfast no matter the time of day because there's something about their eggs...they are rich and decadent! But the real reason we keep coming back is the homemade brownirs!!! OMGOODNESS...do not leave without one! Mine came home with a few bites missing The wait staff is very attentive and always kind! read more

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The food was amazing everything was delicious, staff was very friendly and the food came out quick. I wish i would of got some muffins to go lol read more

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had breakfast last weekend at Stox. you got to seat yourself. the service was friendly and efficient. my coffee was never in danger of being empty. my wife had the egss benedict; cooked perfectly. i liked the addition of the asparagus. my thick slice ham and eggs were very filling and cooked quite nicely. we will return for breakfast when we can, and so should you. read more

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Old diner excellent service, excellent food, and chili to die for definitely will come back

Well, I had a good experience today. My wife and I stopped in for our first time at this restaurant seeing the outside sign. We're on the way to our favorite restaurant that we normally go to glad we stopped. We had a great experience Armando who served our table and us was very, very nice and I ordered. Chili Verde and eggs and beans oh that chili Verde was delicious. My wife had the pork tenderloin I tasted it. I wanted to eat it all up. She loved it well thank you we had a great day starting there having an awesome breakfast. I recommend this for anyone who likes to eat breakfast. read more

Been coming here for years. The staff takes good care of everyone. Food is good too with a great variety to choose from.

Attentive, friendly service and classic diner comfort. I had the club sandwich on sourdough; stacked and satisfying, and a banana pudding pie that was awesome. Came for a business lunch; my counterpart did the soup of the day and an apple pie which were both solid. I'll be back when I'm in the area. read more

WE LOVE STOX This place is the best the service is over the top great they are so nice and give the best service . Everyone is so AMAZING AND NICE and treat us so good. My father has been going here for over 40 years and they treated him with best up most respect . He loved every one there. They are such great people we Love them all so much ! THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS MAKING RUBEN OUR DAD FEEL SO SPECIAL read more

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My love of mid century coffee shops is endless and I had passed by this place months ago. First, there is a ton of free parking. A luxury in some areas. We went in for some breakfast for dinner. I had the breakfast panini and my husband had the two eggs breakfast. Both meals were solid, good portions and very attentive service. I had heard about their pies and we took Boysenberry home. They do not sell slice, but mini pies, among other things. THIS PIE. This crust was so crisp, flakey and tasty. The filling was perfect, not overly sweet or gooey. Needless to say we ate the whole thing. If you are looking for good food, genuine warmth and service and where the prices are still very reasonable, Stox is very worth your while. read more

I always pass by this restaurant whenever I'm on my way to Downey and I finally got the opportunity to check this place out. Before I came here, I already knew that their menu was pretty extensive, containing breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. I came here one morning and when I walked in, one of the things that I noticed was their pastries (I especially noticed their pecan pies). My waiter seated me and he was very polite, telling me some of his suggestions since I was having trouble deciding what to get. After taking some time, I decided to get the Big Sourdough Burger. One of the first things I noticed was the bread being really soft. As I was eating the burger, it tasted okay, but a big problem that I had with it was it didn't have much flavor in the meat. Kind of the same deal with the fries, just not too much flavor. That was pretty disappointing but fortunately, that won't stop me from coming back in the future. I've seen some positive reviews about their eggs and I'm still eager to try one of their mini pecan pies or perhaps some of their other baked goods. I should probably go with the breakfast next time. read more

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Good spot for breakfast and lunch. The food was good and it was in big portions. Pricier than I thought but I enjoyed my meal. read more

Stox Restaurant Bakery & Bar - Mushroom burger - Bakeries Near Me - Downey, California

The steak is really good and the service is very fast. We will definitely be returning. read more

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Great food ! Excellent service ! That old school diner atmosphere! Highly recommended! read more

Fun nostalgic diner for the whole family. We went to Stox on St. Patrick's Day, and the crowd wasn't too bad. Lots of customers were at the bar for happy hour. Our waitress was very attentive and knew the menu. My son ordered the pork chop, which took a little extra time to cook, but it was well worth the wait. He ate everything on his plate. I had the BLT with potato salad and it was good also. We also got three chocolate chip cookies to go and they were delicious. if you need a place for everyone in the family, this is perfect. read more

Stox Restaurant Bakery & Bar - BLT with potato salad - Bakeries Near Me - Downey, California

The food is delicious and always the same.. The service is so great from everyone in the establishment.. Very cozy and friendly environment. Would like for this place to stay just as is!! it's a piece of old LA/Downey Dinner type restaurant. . They also have a full bar and they make amazing drinks.. they have baked goods and i'm a fan of their blueberry cream pie, the cookies and brownies. Hopefully they start making cakes again because they were amazing... If you're in the area please try Stox you will enjoy! read more

My wife and I and her dad came to Stox Restaurant Bakery & Bar to try out the food at this 60 plus year old restaurant. The restaurant is just across the street from Kaiser hospital. I was very curious about Stox restaurant then I did my research on my Yelp and look at the reviews and what kind of food they service at the restaurant. We step in it feels like a family restaurant and also a classic family restaurant look from the past but looks nice. We got seated right away then the hostess hand us the menu,they serve breakfast all day and also they have specials. We were looking at the menu to see what to order my wife order the chorizo plate and also she order a cup of prime rib chili. My father order a half sandwich and soup he got a half French dip sandwich and a cup chicken soup. I got the large pork chop plate with a baked potato. Then the waitress brought the food it looks so good especially my large pork chop. I took a bite of my large pork chop it tasted very good grill perfect and cover with gravy was incredible good so much flavors in the pork chop and the gravy comes with dice carrots and baked potato and freshly baked bread. My wife enjoy her chorizo plate and her dad enjoy his meal. We need to come back to Stox. read more

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