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    The Town Cafe

    4.0 (224 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    THE TOWN CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Steak & Eggs
    Tim S.

    Classic diner, some of the best coffee in Southern California. This is a great local haunt with great service, a good menu selection, and honest food that is a decent value for the money. Worth the trip if you are in the area, this is one of our must go to anytime we are in town.

    Old style coffee shop.
    Aida C.

    Excellent service all of them are fantastic at greeting people and making them feel welcomed. The American breakfast was good. Pancakes were fluffy. Lots of locals come here as I was observing who was walking in. I ordered a chorizo burrito and didn't really like it because it wasn't really like the chorizo I was expecting from a Mexican ran restaurant. So, won't be coming here for that. However do love that it's local and better than the commercial options.

    Chicken fried steak breakfast. Comes with eggs, choice of potatoes and toast.
    G S.

    Was looking for a place to have breakfast and found The Town Cafe. Nowhere near me. But I liked the menu. Plenty of parking. The staff is super attentive. The cafe has been here since 1968. I had the chicken fried steak breakfast. The gravy is delicious. Portions very satisfying. Good coffee. The only downside is that dogs are not allowed on the patio. If I'm in the area, I would come here again.

    Hash browns??

    Ordered my family a meal to go and a side of hash browns. Asked for them crispy. They gave me chips!? I am so confused as to why any cook would think crispy hash browns means completely toast them into chips! Extremely disappointing! Overall we like the food. The older male waiter is very sweet and helpful. Never asking for hash browns crispy again. Someone inform this cook what crispy hash browns means.

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    Great little old school dinner the breakfast is reasonably priced and a good amount of food

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    Really good chicken blt sandwich. Our waitress was the sweetest lady I wish I would've got her name ,very loving to my sweet baby girl .

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    Food was good but the one server was overwhelmed...it was my second time there. First time service was way better.

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    Good home cooking breakfast with that fun old school diner feel! A little pricey in my opinion but still good

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    Staff is always super nice and great food., nice place to have a good meal, you always feel welcomed

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    Hill Street Cafe

    Hill Street Cafe

    3.9
    (515 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Can't believe it's been 4 years since we first came to Hill Street Cafe. But here we are - INSIDE…read moreat last! lol Greeted shorty after walking in and escorted to a table. Valerie came to say hello and get us started on beverages. After gazing through the menu I noticed the tostadas salad. I checked to see if they make their own shells and hearing yes, I ordered that. I appreciated that the shell wasn't loaded with wet iceberg lettuce. Instead, a highly nutritious load of DRY Spring Mix greens was the base. The salad was topped with a spoonful each of refried beans, sour cream, guacamole, grilled chicken (3-4oz), some chopped tomatoes, sliced red onions and finely grated cheese completed the array. A side of salsa accompanied the tostada. The salad was fresh and good, but the shell was a bit too greasy. I still ate the whole thing, so it definitely wasn't bad. Hubs went with bacon and eggs over easy with french fries as his "potato", buttered toast and coffee. He thought everything was delicious. Inside looks like the coffee house of the 70s/80s. Comfortable and familiar. Indeed, many people dining seemed to be regulars, sharing stories and family health updates . The staff never hurried anyone along and all in all it was a relaxing lunch. Prices seem on par with other restaurants. Lots of free parking in their own lot. Hopefully we won't wait another 4 years before we return again. Cheers! "CC"

    Super nice employees and so accommodating for our group of 10. They were able to break down our…read morebill to 3 persons per tab. I had the Cobb salad. Tasted like a Cobb salad with boiled chopped egg, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, meat and the dressing on the side. No complaints. Everyone else said their food was okay except the Chinese chicken salad had something missing. They couldn't figure it out. Ambiance was just fine. Good place for a casual meal. A grade above Denny's.

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    Cafe De Olla

    Cafe De Olla

    4.3
    (3.9k reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    I forgot exactly how I first stumbled upon Cafe de Olla, but I've come here with my family a few…read moretimes, and we've definitely decided this location is better than the Monrovia one. First, their cafe de olla is absolutely delicious. This remains one of the only places where I genuinely enjoy ordering cafe de olla. Second, their food is incredible. They serve excellent portions, everything tastes fresh, and the food is just so good. I've had their taquitos and chilaquiles, and both were delicious. The only downside is that every time I've come, there has usually been a bit of a wait, especially because the restaurant itself is pretty small with limited seating. The inside is cute, but small, so we usually end up sitting outside. This is where their Monrovia location does have the advantage because it has much more space. Parking can also be tricky. Good luck finding a spot close enough where you don't have to walk far. We usually end up parking in the residential area around the corner. That said, the staff are wonderful and always try to be as accommodating as possible despite how busy they are. Highly recommend this place if you're okay with possibly waiting a bit for seating. The food and cafe de olla are worth it.

    Now I know why this place always has a long wait. Hot tip: You can join the waitlist on Yelp before…read moreyou get there! I came with a friend who is a regular and she gave me a lot of good recommendations of what to order. The menu is quite large, filled with tons of delicious Mexican breakfast options! I'm a big machaca fan, so that's what I ordered. As an appetizer, we got the molletitos with chorizo and OMG! It was absolutely delicious. I got to taste my friend's huevos divorciados and the sauce was so delicious. My machaca was different than what I have had at other restaurants, a little on the dry side, but I enjoyed it. Loved the rice and beans it came with! Another highlight was the Cafe de Olla itself! I think I downed like 4 cups of it, it was so delicious. Service here was fantastic. Highly recommend!

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    Lancers Restaurant

    Lancers Restaurant

    3.5
    (703 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    Love this little gem! Family style diner with the best customers and employees…read more Tips: try the diet Platter which is full of protein (choice of patty), cottage cheese, sliced tomatoes, sliced beets, cup of fruit, cup of cottage cheese, bell peppers, and lettuce. I got a side of Italian and mixed it in with my cut up veggies. Check it out!

    I didn't look at the Yelp rating before coming here because I wanted to go in with an open mind…read more After eating here, I'm not surprised by the 3.5 star rating. That said, there's definitely potential for it to be higher. Lancers has that classic family restaurant feel, and overall the meal was decent. I ordered two meals: the beef dip and the fish and chips. I'd give the beef dip a 3/5 and the fish itself a solid 5/5. The fish was nice and flaky, and the batter was phenomenal. Crispy, light, and not greasy. The oil didn't seem old or overused, which I appreciated. However, it was disappointing that the fish wasn't served with a lemon wedge, which would have really complemented the dish. I ended up having to ask for one, but our server didn't stop by the table after dropping off our food. We had to wave her down to get her attention. The beef dip had good flavor, but the meat was served cold. Even so, it was still enjoyable. The bread appeared to have been toasted, but it wasn't crispy at all. In fact, I asked for the sandwich to be boxed up almost immediately because I already knew I was going to take it home and make it better myself. The whole time I was thinking how good it would be with some horseradish and cheese, then popped into the air fryer for a few minutes. The sandwich had potential, but it needed a little more attention in execution. The turkey gravy was another miss. I ordered it for the fries, but it wasn't thick enough. It definitely could have used more flour. The consistency was closer to the au jus that came with the beef dip than a traditional turkey gravy. Overall, there were some highlights, especially the fish, but a few execution issues and inattentive service kept the meal from being better than average.

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