On our way back from a road trip on highway 5 we decided to stop & get some food & this hidden gem popped up! I reviewed the pictures & I was sold. Upon arrival this place was empty, but it was just when it had opened. Eventually after we order it started to pick up but still it was very peaceful! Very good costumer service! We order a crispy chicken sand-which, a bacon cheese burger & Philly cheese steak loaded fries with a strawberry hibiscus lemonade! The crispy chicken sand which was perfectly made! The loaded fries were amazing ! & the lemonade was perfect balance not to sour not too sweet! I 100% recommend stopping here on your road trip if you are ever on highway 5! You wont be disappointed i promise!! read more

This time around I had a better experience. It's a Monday and I came right after school. It's been a few years since I walked into this local establishment & I decided to give them another chance. Maybe watching few seasons of The Bear made me more empathic to a small business. I use to work in a small cafe back in the day so working in food service can be trying sometimes. I noticed they have added some menu items and Friday/Saturday dining options as well. Today they had a Monday feature of Tri-Tip Sandwich with either fries or fresh fruit. A free drink was included and I chose lemonade with cucumber and fresh mint. OMG that was delicious. They also had several flavors, strawberry-Hibiscus, strawberry, raspberry, and the cucumber mint lemonade. I chose to dine in and I received my food hot. The fries were perfect. Crispy and not greasy. I chose a hot chipotle ranch & ketchup. Yah, being a vegetarian is hard. I wasn't vegetarian today. I tore up that sandwich and left no crumbs ok maybe the butt end of the roll but that's for Buddha. While waiting I saw the advertisement for Friday night dinners & Saturday Brunch with Mimosas & Micheladas. It's just two staff so go easy on them. They off a 3% discount if you pay in cash. They also accept tap pay. Cool tunes too. Until next time. . .SYOYelp read more

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Wow, delicious everything! I'm so glad we stopped here. My whole family enjoyed it. Thank you to the cook

My dad and I had a short trip to Coalinga and asked a local where to eat. She enthusiastically recommended the salty pickle. We got parking directly in front of the cafe and went inside. We were greeted immediately and were able to look at the menu board and make our choices. I ordered the teriyaki burger and the waffle style sweet potato fries with chipotle ranch. I also got the raspberry lemonade. The food came quickly and was presented on aluminum trays which really added to the ambience. The fries were amazing. They had a thin, crisp coating and were a perfect blend of crunchy and soft. The chipotle ranch was spicy with a delicious smoky aftertaste. The burger was absolute perfection. Cooked well, juicy and flavorful. There was the sweet from the teriyaki sauce and pineapple, savory from the burger and onion and I asked for a substitution and they readily obliged. The only thing I wasn't really fond of was the raspberry lemonade. It wasn't really tart or sweet and tasted more like a fruit tea. It wasn't bad, but it lacked the sweet and sour of a true lemonade. Overall I really enjoyed my visit. The food was so good, and I enjoyed just sitting down and chatting with my dad after a long drive! If I ever come back to Coalinga I will be sure to stop by again! read more

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Stopped in here for a quick lunch en route to Pinnacles. My visit falls into the category of what the heck?! Thoughts: 1. It is not charming. Honestly that was my biggest disappointment. It's a bare large room with a few tables. 2. The menu is very limited: no salads except premade in a plastic container. 3. The hamburger was fine. Not notable but ok. The fries were the extruded kind: they should be banned . 4. They charged for an extra slice of pickle. At a place called the Salty Pickle. You order at a counter. I'm at a loss to explain the five star reviews. Perhaps it's because it is a small town. read more

If you have the time, come here instead of the typical stops like harris ranch or bravo farms. A slow paced chill restaurant in a slow paced little town, a little detour but great food! You'll be met by friendly staff and we saw quite a few locals eat here too. Chicken panini was ok, old boy Bleu burger flavor is great but definitely on the heavier side taste-wise. Mint cucumber lemonade was very concentrated in flavor and refreshing in hot weather. Best was the smoked beef dip, super smokey and had A LOT of meat. Au jus wasn't too salty either. On the side you're given the option of fries or fruit. Yes yes fruit is healthier but I'm willing to normally avoid fries to indulge in theirs! Lightly battered and crispy, not crunchy/tough coating like fast food and even some restaurants. And of course the pickle! One bite and we could tell it was homemade, not overly salty or sour but lightly and perfectly savory. read more

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Quiet, out-of-the-way place in a quiet out-of-the-way town, but well worth the visit. We stopped for lunch on our road trip and ordered the Beef Dip sandwiches. Fries were well-seasoned, sandwich rolls were soft, and the beef wasn't just enough to be hearty but not heavy. And despite the name of the restaurant, nothing was overly salty -- not even the pickle. If I didn't fear the dreaded food coma while driving, I would have gladly indulged in one of their milkshakes. read more

The Salty Pickle - Food menu - New American Near Me - Coalinga, California

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Smaller portion quesadilla option. it's OK. The store-bought tortillas not to my taste, and it was a large portion we was filling hot sauce for me when I asked for salsa, and they grilled some jalapeños when I asked if they had pickled jalapeños. It comes with a side of fries. I ate in the interior has about seven or eight tables. Lots of room. There were two or three other families there having their lunch. The service was great. It's very attentive. I would like to try one of their burgers, one of these days. read more

We stopped through on a I-5 road trip. It's about a 15 minute drive from the interstate into Coalinga, but it's worth it. We arrived for a late lunch so it wasn't too busy. The food was great: bacon avocado burger and a fried chicken sandwich. The burger had lots of creamy guac on it. Fries were hot and crispy. One of the owners was helping us and was super welcoming. I was happy to eat at a local spot rather than the typical fast food on the freeway. read more

The Salty Pickle - Bacon avocado burger - New American Near Me - Coalinga, California

The 5 freeway is a desert for food options so we opted to go a bit out of our way for this place in downtown Coalinga. The Salty Pickle is a humble looking spot that aims to do a few things well. Service was at the counter. They were polite and helpful. The overall ambiance is pretty simple. The food is solid pub style. Chicken strips and fries. Grilled chicken sandwich with crispy fried onions and French fries. Hubby had a burger he enjoyed. Food made fresh and came out quickly. I happen to like pickles so I stole my hubbies. Solid pub food with responsive counter service. And a nice alternative to the usual Kettleman's stop off the 5. IFKYK. read more

Driving home with a good buddy from Northern California be more hungry and we drove at least 12 miles out of our way coming home to eat at this place. The burgers were amazing. The vanilla shake was great and the french fries were super. Worth the visit to Coalinga read more

The service was kind and the food was great! It was my first time and i got the Bacon Avocado cheese Burger, couldn't be more satisfied read more

The Salty Pickle - Bacon Avocado Cheese Burger - New American Near Me - Coalinga, California

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Google map recommended this place on a road trip when we passed through and needed to stop. The interior is vibrant and welcoming, and staff were friendly. We ordered a strawberry lemonade, teriyaki burger and chicken strips. The lemonade was as very watered down and tasted like flavored water. The chicken strips were the frozen kind, which isn't surprising for a kids meal. The teriyaki burger was good, and hit the spot for what I expected. I appreciate trying new places and was grateful to have this option over Burger King or Jack in the Box. read more

I wish I took a picture of my food but honestly it looked so freaking good I just wanted to devour it. I got the Philly but added a side of Au jus and it was bomb. The fries are some of the best I have ever had. My almost 9 month old even ate off my plate and couldn't get enough. The owner (I believe) checked us out and I was in the fence with what I wanted and started talking about the warm Philly and I was sold. The drinks were cold and delicious and the vibe was on point. Jammin out to some oldies but goodies while sippin my corona was just what was needed on a Friday afternoon with my fiancée in town for the weekend. 100/10 recommend and will be coming back! read more

The burger was juicy. The fries were crispy and the owner friendly. Check it out. I had a meal there before but the burger was dry. It seems like they have figured it out. A huge cheeseburger and a large soft drink for under $15. read more

Food was really good as well as the in house made lemonade. Service was fast and friendly and there was a lot of seating which we appreciated read more

This was the best thing I found on yelp for Coalinga. It's not bad it's just not great and for the price of 35$ for a burger and Buffalo fries definitely not worth it read more

Stop by from a pinnacles trip. Would honestly drive back again. Strawberry hibiscus is full of flavor, not overpowering sweet. Had their classic burger and smoked beef dip! I don't know which one was better. Service was impeccable and everything was clean. read more

Chicken Panini was outstanding. Burger Bleu was also good, though you gotta love Bleu cheese. Service friendly and quick for made to order. Very casual place - place order have a seat, they bring your order to your table. read more

Fast service, clean facilities, and a delicious veggie Panini sandwich. Great find in the little community of Coalinga. read more

The Salty Pickle - Veggie Panini sandwich - New American Near Me - Coalinga, California

Atmosphere was chill, burgers were on point and the pickles were some of the best I've had. I love that they have a decent variety on the menu as well. Service was great and employees were super kind, would recommend. Bravo! read more

The salty pickle???? More like the mid pickle. Crispy chicken sandwich even though it was crispy was damn near the thinnest cut of chicken ive ever had. Fresh fruit portion was 3 tiny pieces of watermelon. Although fries and strawberry hibiscus lemonade was pretty good. It seems its a staple of the community and i see why with a great atmosphere and great service. read more

We stayed a night in Coalinga and decided to try an early dinner at the Salty Pickle (they close at 5:30). It was clean, cute, with really friendly service and good food. I got a chicken panini and my husband got the pulled pork sandwich. The fries were crispy and all full sized (no bottom-of-the-bag pieces) and the root beer floats were great. Definitely a gem. read more

I love this place. They have the best cucumber/Mint Lemonade. Every Saturday they have the $10 cheeseburger meal which is the best. My family loves it. It's very worth it. read more

The Salty Pickle - Cheeseburger special with fries. - New American Near Me - Coalinga, California

Good place to have a decent burger and sandwiches. Chicken wings are pretty good. I come here often.

Great smoothies! I would love it if they had at least one vegan option. But overall great service, very clean, and kind.

I've been eating here for years. Everything is 5 stars. Quality is like Harris Ranch but not the cost. These guys can cook! It's upscale food (hamburgers are huge & taste like steak burgers) but their restaurant is just a little space. I wish they would expand to a larger spot & have extended hours for Breakfast. Lunch. And Dinner. It would be amazing. I could see them running a real nice restaurant someday. I hope sooner rather than later. read more

Food was delicious and a lot of it. Cute place in a cute part of town. Would like to go back again

Bacon Avocado Cheeseburger with Swiss I love my bacon burnt black and this is the only place that actually will do it for you! read more

The Salty Pickle - Bacon Avocado Cheeseburger with Swiss - New American Near Me - Coalinga, California

Was in town from Fresno & had to give this place a try after seeing their awesome looking food on Instagram. My bacon avocado burger was delicious & the service is excellent. The owners really work hard to make sure the guests are happy & feel appreciated. They also serve house-made chipotle ranch, garlic aioli, & BBQ sauce that are insanely good! The restaurant was very clean & there was plenty of seating. Please support this small business & others like it. Their food is so much better than the big chains. read more

The Salty Pickle - Bacon Avocado Burger with fries - New American Near Me - Coalinga, California

Simple, done well. Wings were crispy, moist, delicious. My burger was a true classic and so were the fries. I'll be back. read more

Cute food joint owned and run by brothers (very friendly and accommodating). Crispy chicken sandwich was great, hearty (big!), flavorful, well seasoned breading on moist chicken breast, nice brioche(?) bun. Sweet potato fries were awesome, crispy and flavorful. Chipotle ranch (used to dip my fries) was very tasty. The house made "fermented pickle spear" was really good. I will go here again next time I'm near Coalinga CA. read more

Arrived there for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. I ordered the Saturday Burger special for $10, which included a burger, fries, and a pickle. All were delicious and full of flavor. I didn't even need to add ketchup to the fries because they were so full of flavor. read more

The Salty Pickle - New American Near Me - Coalinga, California

Easily the best dining option in Coalinga and it's not even close. I'm only in town about every 6 months and my last visit saw that they now have wings. Being a wing snob, I just had to try them. "OMG" would be an understatement! These were by far the best wings I've ever had. They were perfectly smoked, skin was not chewy, meat was super tender but not dry like malt smoked wings are.. Also the buffalo sauce was on point. Too many places try to get cute with their buffalo sauce, but the SP keeps it legit. read more

I am in Coalinga for business and I saw this business on my to the office destination and the name itself caught my attention. They have a great menu to choose from. I ordered their Bacon Avocado burger with regular fries and added jalapeños. The jalapeños were spicy which was great for me! Their cucumber mint lemonade is great tasting. The hamburger patty was seasoned perfectly. read more

The Salty Pickle - Bacon Avocado burger. Regar fries. Ranch and Buffalo wing sauce. - New American Near Me - Coalinga, California

Food and service was amazing!! Big proportions and they make all the food in house. Definitely worth a stop

Solid chicken sandwich and the homemade ranch was amazing. If you are ever in the area stop by and check them.

Great food and excellent owners/staff. Always meet so many friends there we haven't seen in a while.

Came across this place on our way home to Sacramento from Disneyland. The menu doesn't seem like much, but this little joint is WORTH A STOP IN! The staff is so sweet and the food is amazing. My husband is known for only eating half of his plate and bringing the rest home but here, he cleaned his entire tray. If we lived closer, I would be here at least once a week. read more

The Salty Pickle - spicy Hawaiian burger and Philly Cheesesteak - New American Near Me - Coalinga, California

Tried this after reading an SF gate article as an alternative to Harris Ranch. It was a change up on the drive SF/LA. It's very mom and pop, and the drive is off the beaten path. Good - if you are looking to change things up. read more