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    The Red Hen Cafe

    4.6 (71 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Jess V.

    Our first time and it didn't disappoint. Food was fantastic and the service was just as good. Cute clean restaurant i highly recommend!

    Strawberry's topping from waffles
    Kaylee V.

    Order takeout before heading to work I always enjoy coming in to dine but did not have the time. When opening my food I was felt disappointed. The strawberry were bad not fresh, eggs were soggy, and bacon was really salty. The presentation of the food wasn't pleasing.

    Cozy interior+Hubby
    Sophie B.

    Brunch is my absolute fav meal of the day. It's best to get it started in a healthy way, and the Red Hen cafe does just that: with the garden skillet. Loved it! Potatoes, veges, and some egg. Thanks for the vegetarian options! Love it. :) The hubby and I decided to try it one autumn morning here in Helendale, down the street and it doesn't disappoint. It's close enough to leave the doggos home and head out for a hearty meal. The service was friendly and excellent! Coffee served quickly and my steaming hot tea as well. Ready to try another yummy item on the menu soon! Thanks for the great service, cozy, rustic atmosphere, and yummy foods. Will return shortly!

    We brought and cinnamon roll home! So delicious

    Food was amazing! And our server Lynette was the best! It was our first time here and we will definitely be going back! Totally worth the 45 minute drive.

    Dan C.

    Homemade Comfort and Hospitality on Route 66 The Red Hen in Helendale is a five-star experience through and through. I had scrambled eggs with hashbrowns and a side of biscuit and gravy--and every bite tasted homemade. The eggs were fluffy, the hashbrowns crispy, and the biscuit and gravy? Next level. Unlike other places that hide a dry, stale biscuit under heavy gravy, The Red Hen serves moist, perfectly layered biscuits that stand on their own. The gravy complements rather than covers--it's comfort food done right. Service was just as impressive: coffee came out before the meal, and they brought a warmer as my food arrived. Thoughtful touches, great food, and a cozy atmosphere make this place a must-stop.

    Candace D.

    So this was quite the gem....delicious comfort food made with love for sure...we had a hobo skillet, chicken and freshly made waffles airy on the inside and a soft crunch on the outside...chicken had flavorful gravy and mushrooms on top of a plump juicy crispy chicken fried chicken ..best I've ever had...we had a cinnamon roll French toast like no other in all the land! We even bought pancakes and a breakfast burrito to go..(for later) and of course we boxed up some as well...the friendliest owners ever..we plan on returning to this amazing place! It felt like home ..vibe was like being at grandmas house...service was spot on...

    The Paul Bunyan. All the breakfast meats plus eggs and home fries.
    Jeanne W.

    This is a cute cafe on Route 66. I remember this used to be a Molly Brown's restaurant. Now it has been updated in a cheerful red paint. It is a nice drive to the cafe especially if one is headed to Barstow. The menu has many items to choose from. I had the Paul Bunyan because I wanted to try all the breakfast meats plus eggs and home fries. The home fries had a delicious perfect ratio of green peppers and onions to potatoes. I had the eggs scrambled and they were also delicious with a good flavor. The meal came with a choice of either pancakes or French toast. I chose pancakes. There were two and both were very tall and fluffy with crispy edges. The breakfast meats consisted of a bone-in ham steak, two link sausages, and two thick slices of bacon. I really enjoyed the ham which was tender and very flavorful without being too salty. All in all, I had an excellent breakfast and experience at The Red Hen Cafe. The waitstaff were friendly and efficient. There is also ample parking in the lot. A definite return in the future to this place will be planned.

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    John M.

    Great out of the way place on the famous route 66 and the food was quite good. Not sure of the hours so I would check it site, but I do not believe they're open for dinner.

    Christine L.

    Great food, kind service and a hometown feel. Makes you feel like you went home to visit your folks on the old farm. Coffee was pretty decent. There was an old man whom I overheard at the register. His card ended up declining and the lady was so sweet and said he could come back and take care of it the next day. He was an obvious regular but you sure don't run into that anymore. Just had that old town feel. Sweet little spot off old Route 66.

    Chicken fried steak
    Joshua

    Very good home-cooked food very accepting atmosphere of staff.‍ you know it's a small town country vibes. That's how it is though so welcome to America....

    Lisa G.

    Everything about this place is excellent. Food, Service and Atmosphere! The staff are attentive to their customers and always go over and beyond with their service.

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    Great little place. Nice decor , service was great , food was delicious and a very fair price.

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    8 months ago

    Worth the stop. The food was as good as the service. Tight parking for a 40' trailer, but doable.

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    Great people, food and prices. It's a good distance from the highway but most definitely worth the drive and hype. Will def be back.

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