There are few things more American than a well run diner. My family and I enjoyed a wonderful breakfast this morning thanks in large part to our server Maria (for her exceptional service) and the speed/quality of the food we enjoyed. My wife and I were sharing an entree (the veggie omelette) and our toddler loved her pancakes, bacon, and eggs. Maria was even so thoughtful as to put our meals on separate plates before we had a chance to ask. We will definitely be back to explore more of their menu. If you're near Winnetka, be sure to check them out! read more

This is your quintessential diner, and the waffles are amazing! They are crispy, hot, and delicious! The place could use a revamp and wash - it's a bit dull and lackluster- plus being adjacent to a bowling alley and dumpster makes it less appealing. The service though - from Heidi - was amazing. If they renovate the place a bit, it has 5 star potential! Good coffee and waffles though! read more

Man I had high hopes for this place as it's walking distance from my house. Had the eggs (2) over med, bacon (4) strips, toast (2) and hash browns with coffee. Food was ok eggs cooked perfectly Hash browns were normal nothing special. Bacon was old and WAY over cooked if it was real bacon not sure. Toast was toast nothing special. So I would say a below average cafe meal. Picture Dennys but Dennys is better. Service was ok. He brought coffee and we never saw him again until the very end. He didn't offer a Togo coffee. Food came right out we had to go to the counter to get our bill. Here is the kicker the meal was 23 dollars 28 with tip. 23 dollars for eggs bacon and toast. I know prices have went up but come on. I can make this in my kitchen for about 2 dollars. So 10 dollars maybe 15 maybe. Well I looked around and there were about 6 people in the place. So don't be surprised when you see the doors closed. read more

Delicious food served at the Village Cafe. The service is on point. We get checked up on frequently. I never need to ask for refills since they after great with that. The place is casual dining. Sometimes gets full when the bowling leagues are around. Quieter than other diners. read more

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My child ended up in urgent care with 5 days of steroids and an IV. This place was shut down last year for rats. This time, they contaminated her food and there was hair in her drink. Sharp eggshells in the meatballs for a child with a severe raw egg allergy. Owner was screaming at all of us. Maybe he's used to customer complaints? Um... Couldn't apologize and offer an ambulance? She was covered in hives and thought her throat was closing. Wow. She's a kid. read more

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This restaurant is great! The service is great! The food tastes great! The inside is nice and inviting, with cozy booths. It's a nice, regular, American style, cafe/dinner serving good quality food. Definitely will come here whenever I want American style breakfast. Definitely would get the ribeye again. The country fried steak is really good too. The marinated steak and egg breakfast is good too! read more

The Village Cafe - Fried platter with mozzarella sticks, zucchini, and onion rings. Comes with marinara and ranch. - American Near Me - Winnetka, California

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The food was good, the service was incredible. The service and ambiance took me back to when these cafes were the place to be. Highly recommended. read more

Delicious! I came here once before and it was good, and this time it was no different. Service is wonderful, quick and attentive. We ordered a few items and I really enjoyed the ribeye, chicken fried steak, and the onion rings. The house made salsa was good too with a nice kick of spice. Cute and cozy diner offering solid breakfast. It is attached to the outside of the bowling alley and there's ample parking. read more

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Every time I look up breakfast spots, this place always pops up on my list, and I finally decided to check it out over the weekend. I ordered the chicken and waffles and the corned beef hash, which is made in-house. While I appreciate the effort behind the corned beef hash, it left a little to be desired, and I probably won't order it again. It came with a side of hashbrowns, toast, and scrambled eggs, but overall, it was just mid. However, the real star of the show was the CHICKEN & WAFFLES! OMG! I asked the waitress if she recommended this, and she insisted I get it, with a tip to make sure I eat the waffles while they were hot. When the dish arrived, the waffle was perfect--crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, I added just the right amount of butter and syrup. I was in heaven! The fried chicken was seasoned and fried to perfection, with a crispy exterior. I received four generous pieces of chicken. The chicken and waffles is definitely a MUST-HAVE. I will be going back! A few side notes: the restaurant is located inside a bowling alley, the decor is a bit dated. If you need to use the restroom, it's outside the restaurant area (in the bowling area.) There's ample parking since it shares a lot with the neighboring hotel. I also received fantastic service from Kelly--she was bubbly, friendly, and extremely helpful. She's a gem! If you see her, tell her I said hi! read more

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Service quality is unsatisfactory, food is average, and the pricing does not justify the value. Find another place if you can.

Village Cafe is a simple, food mostly from scratch, restaurant. Not fancy, but delicious each time. Hubby looks forward to a simple cheeseburger and crinkle fries and I enjoy their salads with crisp greens, Persian cucumbers, olives and house dressing. When I have tried the lamb/beef gyro I have found it very yum! The soft pita and fresh tzatziki sauce is a real treat on "cheat day". I hope Village Cafe sees an increase in business now that Winnetka Bowl has closed their "snack bar". These are nice people, running a nice business. Come try VC today. Cheers! "CC" read more

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It has been several years since I had eaten here. Last time I ate here was I think in the 90's when the cafe's menu had some Asian dishes. I remember ordering Spam, eggs, and rice here years ago. Anyways, I ordered the fried chicken and waffles here because I noticed there were tons of positive reviews about it so I had to try it. Chicken was good. The waffle was awesome. Nice and fluffy on the inside and a bit crispy on the outside. Service was perfect! read more

The Village Cafe - Fried Chicken and Waffles - American Near Me - Winnetka, California

Attached to the Winnetka Bowl which is located on a very large property in the Valley, I entered and ordered the tasty vegetable omelette with crispy hash browns and coffee. $16 plus coffee, tax, and tip. The buttered toasted bread was a treat and the coffee was good. Through a door in the cafe the massive modern bowl with 32 lanes beckons you to try your luck at a perfect game. And lest you forget, bowling is the most popular sport in the USA. read more

The Village Cafe - American Near Me - Winnetka, California

Kelly is an outstanding waitress at this facility. She does her best to give the best service possible. Kelly is a great asset to this restaurant. Maria is also an outstanding waitress as well. She makes sure that you have everything that you need. Maria is a great asset to this restaurant as well. Because of the outstanding service, I will be back!! read more

Had a wonderful breakfast here with the family. Domingo was wonderful and the food was great. Thank you. read more

The Village Cafe - Breakfast - American Near Me - Winnetka, California

Clean great service. Friendly family friendly. With full bar service Well prepared. Next to a fun bowling ally and well run small hotel huge menu breakfast to steak. read more

Great food and excellent service! The owner George is very knowledgeable and fun to talk with!

Cute little diner vibes next to a bowling alley. Service was great and the food was even better.

This place was on the news for vermin infestation so be aware before you go. Food looks good but they need to clean up read more

The Village Cafe - This place was just on the news for closure notice for vermin infestation. - American Near Me - Winnetka, California

It does the job if you're hungry. Affordable prices, decent cafeteria food. It's breakfast is particularly good. The reminder of the menu is pretty typical bowling alley items. The staff and clientele is wonderful so I would recommend you check it out. read more

Do not order the chicken nuggets and fries. Dry AF... It's just terrible.. Sad to say but Service ain't all that great as well. read more

I highly recommend the spinach & feta omelette. Great taste and reasonably priced. The waitresses are very friendly.

I discovered The Village Cafe after looking for coffee shops around Woodland Hills and discovered that this location isn't quite a coffee shop but a general diner. I would describe this as a local restaurant where would could expect a typical American meal. What wasn't typical was that it was connected to the bowling alley - a pleasant surprise. I was torn between an omelet and a sandwich but ultimately settled on the Super Salad Supreme with bleu cheese dressing. I tried to eat healthier, and since I was on a time crunch, I ended up getting it to go - and I'm glad I did! It took about 5 minutes for me to place my order, and the salad was finished within the next five minutes. I was later told that there was actually no bleu cheese and settled for ranch. Although it was a quiet Monday afternoon, the waitress spent another ten minutes chatting with the cook and left my food in the kitchen when it was already ready. I almost ordered a coffee, and I'm glad I didn't! The salad to go came with a generous amount of ranch - the good stuff, not watery! I enjoyed being able to dress the salad to my liking, and the food overall tasted good. It was a rather skimpy salad, but a few hours later I felt sick to the stomach. I'm still not sure why that happened, but for a $19 (with tip / tax) salad, I am unlikely to return for those reasons. Other than the food and wait time, the waitress was overall friendly, homely, and inviting. read more

The Village Cafe - Super Salad Supreme - skimpy and left me sick to the stomach - American Near Me - Winnetka, California

Customer service is out of this world. George was more than stellar!! He catered a birthday party we had and he made sure everything was perfect! His team checked in us to make sure all the food and drinks were on point, especially Joe, me made extra effort to keep food trays full and everything ready for our guests. Next stop is the diner. Breakfast for dinner sounds like the plan. read more

Finally shut-down! This place is an absolute trashcan, one time I went there and ordered the egg salad sandwich, the ones at 7-11 look better at $2.99 ea., I paid over $20 with a medium drink; I was sick for 3 days throwing up read more

Prompt service. Freshly cooked food to order. It's a family friendly diner with an interesting menu selection. They are flexible with your choice of sides for your meal. They serve the BEST country. gravy. I'm not usually a fan of gravy. But I do love George's country gravy. The waffles are hot & crisp as they are made fresh to order. Breakfast is served all day. Maria takes great care of her customers & greets regular customers by name. They also serve a delicious meatloaf. read more

Ordered two eggs scrambled, corned beef hash, and home potatoes. It was garbage. The Hash was a rancid paste, the home potatoes were under-cooked and had no onions or seasoning, and all of it tasted of rancid seed oils. Run away from this place as fast as you can. read more

Do I dare say. Yes, I will. I had the best waffle I ever had is at Village Cafe. Crispy on the outside and deliciously moist on the inside. Warm melted butter and syrup on the side. Every bite was so good. The best part they nailed over medium eggs. Come try and see for yourself. read more

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I've been coming here for years George, the head chef opens every day at 5 AM I love the food always comfort food for me here

I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this place. Good people, good food and great service. Fair prices for what you get. Try the chicken noodle soup, it's delicious!! Maria is the best waitress there, although everyone is very nice. Great little bowling alley cafe! Oh yeah, ask for croutons!! read more

Los Angeles may be consistently looking to tomorrow and being one step ahead of the times; but its history also shines through especially when talking architecture. If you merely take the time to look; you will find remnants of the Spanish Mission/adobo style, buildings still touting the golden age of art deco, space age modern real estate transporting back to the late 50s/60s and even retro neon accents. What does this have to do this have to do with Village Café, a diner, you ask? Allow me to explain... Head on over to the Vanowen/Winnetka intersection in the Winnetka/Canoga Park section of the West Valley and you feel like you are being transported back into the late 50s hay day of the San Fernando Valley. This is where Winnketa Bowl resides - formally Canoga Park Bowl - and has been greeting bowlers since 1958 with his huge retro-font sign. This is THE place to go for those who love all things LA retro. Connected to the bowling alley is Village Café which, even though looks like a truck stop coffee shop per its exterior; manages to carry on the throwback feel.  The entire compound is sleepy, quiet and peaceful even during prime evening hours on a Saturday. Don't be worried about parking - Village Café and Winnetka Bowl has more than enough to spare. In fact, they should share with the rest of LA. The lot is HUGE! I was set to meet a friend for coffee and he chose the Village Café because it was the only place open for coffee in the area aside from Starbucks. But let me tell you: getting INSIDE Village Café feels like an escape room or scavenger hunt because I could NOT figure it out for the life of me as a first-timer. The diner is connected to Winnetka Bowl and there are connected and separate doors but I was confused by this and thought they were soley the entrances to the bowling alley. I did find a side door that says "Coffee Shop is open" but it looked like the door to an alley way/kitchen so I was hesitant to open it. Why are you trying to keep patrons out, Village Café?! Take it from me: it causes anxiety. Don't be afraid of the side door, though, as it is indeed an entrance. Once I did manage to Indiana Jones myself inside; I feasted my eyes a rather large, airy diner with high ceilings and lots of natural light. The space is stuck in a time warp and is also the perfect place for a film scene where cops discuss a case or an indie movie with a couple on an emotional trainwreck date; but don't confuse this for dirty/greasy: the diner is actually quite clean. We had the place to ourselves and were the ONLY patrons so our experience was entirely peaceful and quiet. Now, I can't vouch for the food at Village Café because we only came for a chat and beverages and thus you will have to read other reviews for that insight. However, I was even impressed with the drinks. I ordered a hot tea and was served a lovely little tea kettle, cup, Bigelow-brand assortment of tea bags and a lemon slice (the table has sugar and Splenda packets). The main reason for my high satisfaction with tea was that first of all, the water was perfect temperature. Hot but not, "I'll burn your tongue for all of eternity!" - hot. Second: the tea bag assortment. Generally, diners/cafes offer the same old bland offerings but Village Café had unique flavors I've never seen elsewhere like Raspberry Hibiscus (SOOOO good!). Way to stand out, Village Café! My friend had an ice tea which was refilled consistently 100x and tasted freshly-brewed. If these small details apply to the food at Village Café; then I suspect it isn't the typical awful diner food. The biggest A+ at Village Café was the service. Although we were the only ones there during the duration of our visit; the fact of the matter was that we were there an hour and a half merely sipping tea and not purchasing plates. This didn't anger the waiter who showed no annoyance, wasn't pushy about our presence and still managed to make sure we had anything we needed. I genuinely felt care about and as though they wanted us there. Excellent business skills! A small note: the restrooms are inside the bowling alley and therefore you have to walk out of Village Café, into Winnetka Bowl and they will be immediately on your left versus inside the restaurant. If you are seeking a charming, peaceful, step back into SFV time then the Winnetka Bowl/Village Café compound is the place to be. You'll be served with amazing customer service while basking in all things retro. Village Café is definitely a solid diner in the West Valley and surrounding areas. read more

The omelette was delicious. There was very good service and kind. The ambiance is calm on a Thursday Morning. Nice place to have a quiet meal and study break. The booths are very comfortable. read more

The Village Cafe - Omelet with hash browns - American Near Me - Winnetka, California

I was truly surprised by the quality of food and service at this location. Combined with a bowling alley on the side, I expected cafeteria food. It does have a simple coffee shop feel but the food is definitely a step above in freshness and taste. read more

Decided to come here after driving by one day and noticed that they had a banner right on the corner stating they have the best Chicken & Waffles. So of course, I couldn't get this off of my mind and decided to drive here and order it. Just a side note, they are open for outside dining and there are about maybe 10 or so tables under the big white tent. This Cafe shares the same parking lot as the Bowling Alley (Currently closed under Covid) and a Best Western. When I picked up my order, I noticed how light it was. I was a little confused because the pictures and reviews indicated that it's a pretty big entree. From the weight, it was pretty light. But after about a 20 minute drive home, I opened the box and there are 4 pieces of chicken, so basically half a chicken, and 2 normal size waffles. The meal comes with a good amount of melted butter, syrup and a sweet & sour type dipping sauce. Kind of reminds me of the sauce you would get a Panda Express or at a Thai Restaurant. I was a little disappointed because I wanted real hot sauce. This sauce was not hot at all. After drowning the waffles with the butter and syrup, I finally took a bite and have to say that the waffles was soft and did not taste like a cheap batter you would get at a Best Western's self serve waffle station. I can't really say if it was soft because of the 20 minute ride home, or if it really is soft. Either way, it was a good batter. The chicken was still crispy but the chicken almost had a livery mouth feel to it. I don't know if it's because they overcooked the chicken or if the meat was old. But I don't think fresh chicken would have that type of texture. The batter on the chicken was not bad though. It was seasoned and not bland. I wouldn't say that this is the best as their banner read. But if I was in the area and wanted decent Chicken & Waffles or even a good breakfast, I would come here. Maybe next time, I'll dine onsite just to see if there's a difference in quality. read more

This is one of my favorite San Fernando Valley hidden treasures... inside the Winnetka Bowl/Best Western Inn... you will find a cozy little diner. The food - I've had breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and I leave super happy. For me, the French toast is the BEST I've ever had, can't be beat. It's not dry, but it's not soggy either. I've had their healthy dishes--egg whites with veggies, so good... burgers are amazing. The staff are all on top of it, checking in, topping your drink off...food is turned around fast... love it. read more

World cup refuge here I ordered French toast 2 eggs hashbrowns coffee turkey bacon my friend ordered California veggie omlette coffee & white toast. Place is clean& empty so come& don't worry about any holiday lines read more

The Village Cafe - This place is available and awesome - American Near Me - Winnetka, California

The Village Cafe was a nice place to have a good meal. I had the egg salad sandwich & it was was decent experience. read more

The Village Cafe - Egg Salad Sandwich - American Near Me - Winnetka, California

Located inside the bowling alley, I figured it was going to be a quick and cheap breakfast diner. It was pricier than I thought, with a corned beef breakfast running $14, side of avocado $2.50, etc. My plate looked really nice, but overall just tasted okay. I don't think I'd be back but it's a nice option if you're bowling. Solid, no frills, could-use-some-salt breakfast spot that's good in a pinch. read more

The Village Cafe - Eggs, corned beef and homestyle potatoes - American Near Me - Winnetka, California

Food was nice, I had eggs with potatoes, bacon and toast. I liked it, was what I expected to get, nothing more Service was nice as well read more

Everything here is delicious Breakfast Lunch or dinner yummy. Fine in or take out definitely worth it