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    The Morning Stop Restaurant

    4.1 (17 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken fried steak!  So delicious!  Home fries with peppers!  The gravy is so good!
    Stacey H.

    This is my new favorite place! Service was great as well as the biggest chicken fried steak! Delicious gravy! Nice atmosphere and you can see the cooks cooking!

    Chicken fried steak and chilequile torta
    Kerri B.

    Really good food and portions. Black coffee is very weak but the specialty coffees are good. You will definitely not leave here hungry! Staff are attentitive and friendly. The space has a nice clean diner feel to it. They seem to still be working out the kinks, normal for any new business. You won't regret giving this place a shot though. Really happy to have another good breakfast spot on lompoc!

    Best chicken fried EVER!!!
    Steve O.

    So happy to try this place! Barely opened two days ago. PACKED! Usual casual dining room, several bar seat options which I like. Kitchen and table service CRANKING. Super friendly service. Saw several plates going out from Chile verde to breakfast tortas to steak and eggs. All looked tantalizing. But had to go for the chicken fried and OH MY GOD was it good! HUGE and loaded with some of the best gravy I've ever had. Fork tender no knife needed. I'll be back tomorrow. A+++

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    I ordered a breakfast burrito here and have no complaints. The place looked clean, food was hot and fresh. Everyone's plate looked delicious. The servers were courteous and accommodated our party of 12 surprisingly quick. Some people in my party mentioned they wished the chilaquiles had more kick though.

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    Found this place by accident and we were glad we did. Service was good and food was delicious.

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    23 days ago

    this place was GREAT! loved the vibrant atmosphere and the food was delicious!! they have no AC (I think) so the place was really hot.

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    3 months ago

    Everything was fresh and food came quick! Have gone back way too many times and will continue to do so!

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    3 months ago

    Eggs were undercooked, gross. French toast eggs were undercooked. Cold hash browns. Not coming back.

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    Very good food and great customer service. I would definitely recommend it. Good prices and good varities of food.

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    Brekkies

    Brekkies

    4.4
    (1.1k reviews)
    19.4 mi
    $$

    We recently checked out the reviews for a breakfast spot in Solvang, and it is definitely a…read moremust-visit! On the morning we went, some of the staff had called out. Since we used to own and run a small business ourselves, we know exactly what that feels like. Despite being shorthanded, the owners were extremely professional and provided excellent service--you would have never known they were understaffed. We ordered the French Toast and the Crunchy French Toast, and both were perfect. The dishes featured delicious, buttery brioche served with cinnamon butter and syrup. We also loved their coffee cups so much that we bought one to take home! If you ever find yourself in Solvang, make it a point to go here for an amazing breakfast.

    With so many great places to eat in Solvang, we decided to try Brekkies for brunch, and it did not…read moredisappoint. Everything we ordered was outstanding. We had the protein bowl, the pancake combo with Danish pancakes, the Monte Cristo, and the flaky toast. Keep in mind, this was for only two and a half people, and we still had plenty left to take home because the portions are generous. The Monte Cristo was probably the best I've ever had. The flaky toast was incredible and had me wishing I had room for another order. The Danish pancakes were also excellent and definitely worth trying. Another big plus was how family-friendly the restaurant was. We visited on a weekday morning during the summer and only had a short wait, though I can't speak to weekend wait times. The only downside is the service after you're seated. You order at the front counter before being shown to your table, and once your food is delivered, it's not very likely that anyone will check on you. If you need a refill or anything else, you'll probably have to flag someone down. Even with that minor drawback, the food more than made up for it. Fantastic food, generous portions, a welcoming atmosphere, and a great spot for families. I'd happily come back the next time I'm in Solvang.

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    Chicken and Waffles
    Chicken and Waffles
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    Paula's Pancake House

    Paula's Pancake House

    4.1
    (3.6k reviews)
    19.1 mi
    $$

    tldr: order the danish pancakes with the apples, service was quite excellent very sweet server : ),…read moreambiance was very pleasant. will be coming back for the dpwta (danish pancakes w/ apples if you're not tracking). danish pancakes w/ apples - oh my goodness, dog bless whoever made these pancakes. excellent texture and taste. will be in court fighting for custody for fighting on who gets the last apple. cinnamon sweet goodness all in one plate. syrup looks watery, but do not fret for the pancakes soak up the syrup in a good way. salmon eggs benedict - can be summarized to be very well balanced. hollandaise sauce was good, salmon was exceptionally good, eggs and biscuit were good (should add red onion). danish sausage b-fast - danish sausage was alright, a lot better than most. probably not our taste though. eggs were a little watery, got them scrambled, has browns were more like harsh browns (very inconsistent, texture was all over the place) do not order the coffee (coffee in solvang is just extremely mediocre). very watery, very acidic, very bad time on the toilet. service - the service provided was very good compared to brekkies. server was not only extremely kind, but very attentive unlike brekkies. brekkies should learn a lesson about service from this establishment.

    Came here on a Saturday around 7:45 a.m. and there were barely any people there. By about 8:15…read morea.m., the place started filling up quickly, so I'd definitely recommend arriving earlier if you want to avoid the crowd and wait. Unfortunately, my experience started off on the wrong foot. When my coffee arrived, I noticed what looked like lipstick on the rim of the cup. At first I thought it might just be a stain, but when I touched it, it smeared. Pretty gross, especially for a $4.50 cup of coffee that was very mediocre. The portion sizes were generous, but the food wasn't anything memorable. I ordered the Solvang Danish-style sausage with eggs, hash browns, and an English muffin. I did appreciate that the English muffin was buttered, but the sausage was underwhelming and didn't have anything special about it. My husband ordered Paula's Special with Danish pancakes and warm cinnamon apples. He usually loves pancakes, but he also thought they were just okay. I actually liked the thin Danish pancakes, but I'm not much of a sweets-for-breakfast person. The service also left something to be desired. I found it odd that I had to ask for a water refill instead of it being offered. When I asked for water, the server smiled and nodded but never brought any. I asked again, thinking maybe she hadn't heard me. She returned with a cup full of ice, so I had to ask a third time before I finally got water. Overall, while the restaurant is popular and serves large portions, I don't really understand the hype. Between the mediocre food, the lipstick on the coffee cup, and the inattentive service, it wasn't an experience I'd be eager to repeat.

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    Paula's Pancake House
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    Paula's Special Combo.
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    Bob's Well Bread

    Bob's Well Bread

    4.2
    (904 reviews)
    13.4 mi
    $$

    I've been reading about Bob's Well Bread for years now and given all the back and forth I've done…read moredriving to Cal Poly you'd think I would've made by now. Now happened. The baked goods are really good (get the sticky bun and morning roll) and the lunch menu is varied, something for everyone. Bob's reminds me of my travels in France - at least the way you eat in France.

    I've been here for two long weekends- went to Bob's every morning on both trips…read more The stand outs: 1) The Lavender Fog w/ oat milk had by multiple people on both trips-- all enjoyed it. Delicious. 2) The loaf of bread w/ bacon (lardon maybe?)-- had it with a sandwich or something and brought a loaf home the first trip. My household and I wish I had bought 5 loaves. Excellent. Sad they did not have it this visit. 3) Egg in jar and egg in frame- excellent reviews from whoever in our group ordered them. (I didnt have them but hope to next visit.) Outdoor seating/large patio is great. The not so great is totally outshined by the good, but will mention in case you're on the fence about what to get. -The sweets/baked goods in the display are maybe average, since I don't recall what I had from the first trip- but remembered not being crazy about it, so I thought I'd play it safe with 2 big cookies. Chocolate chunk cookie was good- a solid choice if you love a lot of chocolate. Pistachio shortbread cookie: I'd remove it from the menu. It tastes neither like pistachio nor shortbread (which is disappointing since I love both). It also had rosemary or something herb-y that I wasn't expecting- and wouldn't be opposed to anyway- but the cookie was a total miss. Service: super upbeat and fantastic in Feb. Tepid but fine this week. I want to give it 5 stars despite the items I didn't love. Because 5 months later- all I could think about was Lavender Fog and bacon bread loaf. But I know I wasn't crazy about 40-50% of what I tried so far. And that pistachio cookie was a pretty solid fail. I'll def be back and hope both my faves plus egg in jar are still there!

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    Bob's Well Bread
    Ham and cheese croissant
    Ham and cheese croissant
    French toast - thick, light, and delicious

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    French toast - thick, light, and delicious
    Kay's Country Kitchen

    Kay's Country Kitchen

    4.4
    (900 reviews)
    15.6 mi
    $$

    Run to Kay's Country Kitchen! We come to Santa Maria at…read moreleast once to twice a year for a sporting event and always venture out for food. Sunday mornings are meant to be leisurely but this time we were in a rush. We had actually slept in until 7am, normally up by 5am without alarms. The hubs event started at 9am so we made the quick drive for a to go order, calling two blocks from the restaurant after glancing at the menu. We both decided the first item on the menu we would try; Orcut Hash, did sourdough toast and homemade biscuit We had just a couple minutes to sit and order iced tea to go. Before the server could get us our iced teas our food was ready. It's super cute inside...can't wait to come back and enjoy the sit down restaurant. Staff was super friendly and welcoming. Large alcoholic choice of drinks... really wanted that spicy Mary but since we were in a rush stuck with iced tea. The only 1 minute drive back to the gun range in Santa Maria was grueling smelling that gravy... We were both were thrilled at the large portions. It was amazing! I love gravy and could have used a little bit more but honestly I think it was fine for a normal person plus remember we go to go order so I suspect it soaked up a little on the drive. The staff threw in pepper and Tapatio which the hubs loves. I had Yellow Bird Blue Agave Sriracha in my travel trailer and used a little on it. OMG! It was so good! The potatoes had a nice crunch on them. That gravy was amazing. The biscuit was great, had a bite and saved the rest for later. The hubs managed to eat his whole plate and was stuffed! I might have eaten 1/4 of mine saving it for later. We will for sure be back!

    My husband and I were so impressed with Kay's, we went two days in a row! It's a casual restaurant…read morethat has that welcoming and homey feeling. Yesterday, we ordered the steak and eggs and Danie's eggs Benny with trip tip. The steaks were cooked and seasoned very well! Today, we ordered the chicken and waffles and the Orcutt hash - wow! The waffles had such a fluffy center with the lightest crunch on the outside. The bits of pork belly and gravy meshed so well in the Orcutt hash. Our servers were so nice and made it a great experience. Definitely a staple breakfast spot!

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    Front desk
    Two eggs, bacon, undercooked potatoes, and dry gravy and dry toast for approximately $25!
    Two eggs, bacon, undercooked potatoes, and dry gravy and dry toast for approximately $25!
    Front of restaurant

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