Super friendly and fast service. Diner like atmosphere. Huge portions and really good home fries. This place is very popular, so much so that they have several locations, but this one is the OG. read more

Palmdale was our first pit stop on our way home from Kernville. Located close to HWY 14 and good sized parking lot. Not a super huge dining area but not tiny either. Plenty of booths and some two tops that can accommodate parties more than 4 people. We walked in and were instantly greeted by Irma at the counter. As she pointed out available booths, she gave us the rundown on breakfast specials (that are also written on the grease board). Besides a hot cup o' Joe- I wanted some light bites. My typical breakfast plates would consist of Country Fried Steak/ Corned Beef Hash/ or Steak & Eggs. This time- when I heard Irma mention Beef Barley soup, I thought a cup would suffice. Along with that- sides of crispy bacon (I think 5 strips came in that order) & an English muffin. Which was toasted to perfection. Once I took my first spoonful of the Beef Barley soup- I knew I was gonna order an entire bowl. The strips of beef had some of the tasty gristle that truly makes the broth. Simple hearty soup. No shortage of barley and beef. I haven't had this soup in so long, it brought me back to childhood. I couldn't stop raving about it, (I'm a gal of simple pleasures) to other patrons. Hubby's breakfast combo came with a huge portion of hash browns. I told him to pack it up in a To Go container w/ the remaining bacon. And the hash browns were just as buttery & delicious when I re heated them in my skillet later the following day. Irma kept checking on us and would chit chat here and there. She truly is a gem of a person. This is now my new breakfast spot next time we're in the read more

The Original Karen's Kitchen - Soup of the Day: Barley! So good on a chilly morning - Diners Near Me - Palmdale, California

This was the first time I was here and I was very disappointed! The food is bland, no taste at all! The chilaquiles sauce was only tomato sauce, no guajillo chiles, or any other seasoning! They should Google some chilaquiles recipes so they can improve it! Portions are generous but there is no point if food is not tasty! Customer service is good! read more

The Original Karen's Kitchen - Chilaquiles rojos - Diners Near Me - Palmdale, California

My Nashville trip got canceled I been craving and wanting some biscuits and gravy and this place delivered and hit the spot. Amazing flavor in a hot plate just wat my stomach needed. Got the OMG plate and it was alot alot a lot of food but it was worth it definitely a bang for your buck! Thank you NORMA very attentive and she took care of us right. And the whole place is nice and clean and Great Wall decor. read more

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First time in this place! A little disappointed, we waited 35 minutes and the waitress came to take our order again, she told us that she had lost the ticket, and we waited another 20 more minutes for the food! The chilaquiles are not very original, read more

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Food was great and the service. Big servings had to take the rest home for next breakfast.

Went in on 3/23/26 to have breakfast with my Wife. I got myself the OMG & boy was that really an eye opening plate that I got. All of this food for what I paid was a deal that I got. When any of you come to this place for the first time like me, come hungry, super hungry. Wallet friendly, Oh Yeah as the Kool-Aid pitcher would say. read more

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Our breakfast was delicious, and our server was friendly. The restaurant looks like it's literally from the 50's. Frankly, it could use a refresh. read more

Good was amazing! The service was even better, our waitress was so kind and sweet and extremely helpful! I ordered pancakes, bacon, sausage & eggs! The pancakes were the size of my head! read more

The food is delicious and the portions are extra big. Every time I've been there the staff is friendly and helpful. The few times I've peaked into the kitchen, it's been spotless and all the stainless steel super clean and shiny. read more

I ordered the Waffles and chicken. The Waffles were very thick, but also very dry or overcooked. The chicken tasted sweet. Not really for me, but my spouse liked the chicken. The was very crispy, and the pieces were not the same size like they came from different types of chicken. The waitress, who took my order was very friendly. I had takeout, but it looks like the restaurant is set up family style. read more

The Original Karen's Kitchen - Belgian waffle - Diners Near Me - Palmdale, California

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Had an incredible meal at Karen's kitchen The staff were super friendly. Amber, Irma, Linda, Andrea give an incredible service and friendly. The cooks in the kitchen Jose Alex Juan Miguel do an incredible job. I have been coming to this restaurant months and months and never had an issue with service and food quality. read more

The food is good and decent! Big portions, fresh food but nothing impressive! Service is good too! And the ambience looks very clean! But nothing to come back! read more

Hadn't been here before but I'm glad we did. At first glance, i thought it was a lil pricy for breakfast it then the food came and we literally packed half before even starting to eat! The service was 10/10, food 10/10. I had and omelette and she had the chicken and waffles. Both were excellent! Amber was our server- feel lucky if you get her! read more

I ordered a steak and shrimp. The steak and shrimp were overdone. The salad was really good and baked potato was good too. I saw breakfast that was ordered and looked amazing. I'm guessing breakfast would be the thing to ordered not dinner. The customer service was great. I would go back for breakfast only though. read more

Everyone here is so nice, their servers are so polite and helpful and everything is so quick and the food is absolutely incredible!

We have recently discovered that Karen's Kitchen is now open until 8:00 PM every day. Therefore, we decided to visit and I opted for the meatloaf dinner, which was excellent. Norma delivered exceptional service to us. read more

The Original Karen's Kitchen - Side salad - Diners Near Me - Palmdale, California

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Good portions of food. The food overall is bland. Even though the portions are good breakfast for myself was 32 to 37 bucks. I ate here twice. I'd recommend cutting their portions to cut their price. read more

Big portions, big flavors- small hit on your wallet. Good breakfast experience. Your table will come equipped with hot sauces- and the coffee is fresh. Located in a outdoor mall type setting, try this little breakfast joint if staying at any of the locals hotels. Breakfast all day too if you're tired of typical dinner fare. Luckily we didn't see any "Karen's" there. read more

The Original Karen's Kitchen - Country scramble - Diners Near Me - Palmdale, California

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Food is good, but what is the $2.00 temporary charge about? We asked the waitress, and she told us the owner has them add the $2.00 charge instead of raising prices. Not sure what to think about...I would rather see the price on the menu then a mystery charge. read more

This was my first visit and I mostly enjoyed it. I ordered the Country Scramble with bacon, and sausage for additional charge. The meal was good: typical "diner food," nothing special about how it was seasoned; good, but not "unique." My wife and I shared a biscuit with country gravy, my favorite part of the meal! The decor (like Karen's Kitchen 2) is very monotone: grays and blacks with bits of blue. It makes the restaurant feel dull. It's nicely painted, but...dull. The wait staff were fast, efficient, and pleasant, checking on people regularly and making sure coffees were topped off. I would have liked my water topped off, and was surprised it was never offered. Overall, decent experience. My wife and I would return again. read more

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I came for a very early dinner and I told my server Brittney that I would like to try the meatloaf Ala cart with gravey and a cup of the spicey creamy potato and sausage soup. It's sounds like a crazy mix for dinner but it was an excellent choice. Both the items were outstanding in taste. I did make sure word got back to the cook that they did a great job! I was asked by my server Brittney if I was up for dessert today since I wolfed down my dinner and I told her in 20 minutes I'll be able to enjoy a piece of apple pie. That's always great! Great food and great service today. I'll need a nap after this meal. read more

Pistachio Cream Pecan French Toast, kids loved their breakfast and very good service from Halie.

Best breakfast I ever had. My first time here, and I love it. So much food I had to take some home. read more

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3rd time back! Absolutely love this place!! All it's missing is a coffee station, some lattes maybe, and it would be ever better! The service is amazing! Everyone is so friendly. Restaurant is clean, ambiance is good read more

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Definitely not the same as Karen's 2 on Palmdale Boulevard and more expensive for some reason another. On top of that, you only get two eggs with your chicken fried steak not three as at Karen's 2. read more

I drove by the other dah and noticed The Original Karen's Kitchen is now in the spot where the Numero Uno Pizza use to be, I use to eat breakfast at the one on 10th and Palmdale Blvd in the 90"s so I thought I'm going to come back here on Sunday and man I'm glad I did. The eggs Benedict was so good and the pancakes were nice and fluffy and huge overall this was excellent and I'm glad we have another great spot on this side of town for breakfast. read more

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Awesome breakfast. This place is spotless. Linda was my server and very friendly. I had an omelet and a side of bacon (a very generous serving). I'll be back. read more

La comida está súper deliciosa, buena porción, te atienden rápido y muy amables. Por seguro no te irás con hambre read more

Always consistent and delicious, huge portions!! And me and my girlfriend have our favorite waitress there! Super attentive and nice!! read more

The Original Karen's Kitchen - Fried Chicken & Waffles - Diners Near Me - Palmdale, California

Service was good, coffee was great. I ordered the chilaquiles plate and I can tell the beans are from a can, and the salsa on the tortilla chips are also canned. My husband got the machaca plate and it was better but his beans were also canned. The portion is huge but for canned food it's definitely overpriced, we aren't locals but come to the desert often to visit family, I think we will be trying another place next time. read more

Great food with huge portions. Just wish they had more than 7 tables to sit down at. H read more

The Original Karen's Kitchen - Hobo Eggs Scramble 2 Homemade Biscuits Smothered in Gravy - Diners Near Me - Palmdale, California

Breakfast is great but, why is Karen's kitchen charging $1.00 per egg when no surrounding restaurants are doing this in Antelope Valley & Santa Clarita? read more

First of all this is not original or Karens Kitchen. Karens kitchen sokd their restaurants, and this place ruined their name. Hash browns are barely done, and not crispy at all. read more

Another great breakfast at Original Karen's kitchen! We really appreciate these ladies! read more

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I do give this restaurant 1 star because I have no other option but the food was decent but I do suggest getting your hashbrowns extra extra well done if you go there. in order to have The traditional hashbrowns that you crave. The biscuits and gravy was also very good but seemed like a challenge to get it. My friend actually gave up and got a burrito after trying to order 3 different other items in the classic breakfast section of the menu that is apparently supposed to include b&g and hashbrowns and "Karen" said they're not include. They gave me my side of b&g without question the waitress was not attentive, very rude and tossed the silverware at us!!! It was such a surreal (Karen) experience. Shoot it couldn't even be mad! Our receipt was incorrect and the total atmosphere was not very welcoming especially the stares I got from most of of the patrons I hope they improve and make a better name for the Karens of the world read more

This place is the worst restaurant I have EVER BEEN TO. The receipt was incorrect and the waitress got an attitude when she was asked why the total was incorrect. Then she didn't return my bank card and said she gave it back to me. DON'T EVEN GO TO THIS PLACE. THE FOOD IS AVERAGE AND OVERPRICED. read more

The Original Karen's Kitchen - This is what I questioned. - Diners Near Me - Palmdale, California

So here we are again. Quality and best practices just are not being upheld here. I had eggs, bacon, toast buttered, fries (well done). When it made it to the table, eggs were near cold, fries were cold and soggy. She had the chicken and waffles. I sent it back, fries came back with half of them crispy and the others the same way they originally came to the table. Eggs still cold. Toast was buttered and the buttered sides were back to back so that both sides were now buttered, as well as my fingers. Bacon was past crisp. Waffles are really thick and doughy, no crisp to it. She liked the chicken. So is the issue, The kitchen (if this is the original kitchen, maybe it needs an update). Is it the servers being overtaxed or poorly trained? Leadership needs to be more active here. read more

Highly reccomend! Great food, the portions surprised me with how big they were! Everything was delicious. The service was wonderful, the atmosphere was cute and clean! I will definitely be back! If you want a solid breakfast this is a must. Can't wait to try the lunch menu. The only thing I would note is the portion of salsa served with the burrito was way off, but I just asked for more. read more

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My favorite breakfast place in the AV. My son is picky and said they have the best burgers he's ever had. We always get great service from Amber! She remembers us and always is attentive. There is a man who works there cleaning up the tables (don't know his name) and he's also very nice and helpful. Portions are HUGE! Try it. You'll be hooked! read more