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    Thunder Cafe

    3.5 (324 reviews)
    Open Open 24 hours
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Garlic bread
    Jesse B.

    Came back a second time to try out lunch and it didn't disappoint. Our server was very nice and friendly and the food was nice and filling .

    Turkey dinner to-go
    Jared H.

    I had the turkey dinner as a to-go order and it was surprisingly delicious! The turkey breast was very moist and flavorful. The mashed potatoes had a lot of flavor and paired well with the gravy and turkey. The cranberry sauce was sweet and had whole chunks of cranberries. The vegetables were very buttery and tasty. The portion was average and would be filling for most people, but if I was very hungry I could probably eat two meals.

    Parmesan Cheese bread + marinara dip
    Jackson T.

    I've been here a few times now with family. Their prime rib is really good, but I feel like the cut is too thin sometimes. I recently ate here and got the parmesan cheese bread with marinara and cowboy burger. The food was good and service was great. It was crowded though since everyone was coming out of a show. My food came out pretty quick and my server brought out my drink refill and ranch quickly. I enjoyed my burger and the cheese bread was great. The fries are seasoned perfectly well also. The cafe itself can seat a lot of people and there are booths and tables that you can sit at. They also have bakery and dessert items in the front as well. You can pay with your comps here.

    Pepperoni pizza
    Grace L.

    We came here yesterday after finding out our preferred spots, High Stakes and Red Lantern, were completely packed. It turns out a Richard Marx concert was happening, which explained the crowds!The wait here was about 20 minutes, and they texted us when our table was ready. Since we were starving, the food definitely did the job. Our table ordered a Bloody Mary, the fish and chips, a pepperoni pizza, the New York steak with veggies and rice, and the turkey dinner. Everything was just okay, but it satisfied our hunger. Despite how incredibly busy the restaurant was, our server still made an effort to check in on us and see if we needed anything else. It is a decent, reliable option when the casino is packed.

    Blackberry Smash
    Tinah Y.

    Food was excellent. Prime rib was tinder and delicious and veggies were cooked just right. I didn't hear one complaint from anyone about their food. Good service and food came our hot and in a timely manner.

    Menu
    Richard H.

    Service is always sweet quick and helpful I tend to get the salads here the taco salad yum the Caesar salad yum Fav would be Chinese chicken salad fresh light and juicy Also the dessert is next level and big portions Tends to be busy but big enough to not have a long wait Shows there are amazing Tends to be a bit loud but duh it's a casino

    Before..
    Amy O.

    12/12/25- Checking out from the room and decided to grab a quick breakfast.. So many memories of when we would dine here with family.. Busy but service is attentive.. Went with the all American and the breakfast burrito.. Love all the baked goods..

    Look at the Size
    George G.

    First timer. Uber friendly Service. I think I was sitting maybe 4 minutes. Shannon was the bomb. I had the Fish and chip , this thing was huge and crunchy. The fish was crunchy and hot fries are addicting. The fish taste I would rate a 8 it was savory and the cold slaw was yummy as well. Try the velvet chocolate cup cake ..

    Fish & Chips
    Emily D.

    Great service and food was good. We had an early dinner because we were at Thunder Valley for a show. When we finished eating there was a line to get in. We have eaten here a couple of times whenever we go to a show. All dishes we've ever ordered has always been good. It's a nice casual place to eat. The food no matter what we've ordered has always been good.

    Sinny S.

    While the service at Thunder Valley Cafe was attentive, the food quality was a major disappointment. We ordered three dishes, and out of the three, two missed the mark entirely. The Turkey Dinner was almost inedible--the turkey was tough, dry, and difficult to chew. Similarly, the chicken in the Chicken Pasta was so heavily over-seasoned it completely overwhelmed the dish. For the price point, the poor execution on these simple classics is unacceptable. Until the kitchen fixes its consistency, I can't recommend eating here.

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    May W.

    Great brunch at Thunder Valley Cafe. Portions were huge and Ashtin was a friendly and attentive server. We got the chicken fried steak with biscuits and gravy and the steak and eggs (which came with 3 eggs and hash browns). Both were delicious and the medium rare steak was cooked perfectly. They even brought out ketchup and Tabasco sauce without us asking.

    Joyce L.

    In general, I thought the food was pretty good considering this cafe is located inside a casino. The price was also very reasonable. The fries were tasty and they seasoned - nice and crunchy. On the other hand, the fish was dried. The seafood linguine was meh - under seasoned and the seafood tasted bland and frozen.

    Chinese salad no meat.
    John O.

    Food - Above average. Egg drop noodle soup with chicken was huge and warm spicy. Enough for 3. Chinese salad (I chose not to add chicken) was very good. Fantastic deserts, and you can buy all that at a counter outside, even a luscious piece of pumpkin pie. I was good and did not partake. Service was great, no rush. Ambiance- Noisy casino Cafe, once it filled up hard to have a conversation.

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    Jefferson is the best. We come here just for his service. Love love love him. Food was good price was good.

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    Finally! A cafe inside of an office building - can it get any more convenient for us cubicle folk?!…read moreI rarely take a lunch because I don't want to hop in the car to pick up anything. Now, I can simply walk through the building and pick up great salads and sandwiches!! They just Grand Opened on 03/02/2020 - met the owner, super friendly and nice. Her brick/mortar location in Sacramento recently branched off, away from "La Bou" and has now become her own... what does that mean? A lot of their menu items are familiar to La Bou... baguette... dill sauce... YES!! Yesterday, I got the sandwich/salad lunch combo for $11.85 - Salami and Cheddar sandwich with Chinese Chicken Salad. She suggested to pop the sandwich in the microwave for a few seconds to take the chill off the bread. Worked like a charm. They have the little condiment packets on the back counter (mayo, mustard, butter, plastic utensils, etc). It's a lot of bread to filling ratio, but to me, it hit the spot. Your combo even comes with 2 slices of bread - yum! Today, I got the roast beef and again chicken salad. Definitely love the amount of roast beef in the sandwich! $11.85 for a sandwich and side salad is very reasonable to me. Can't wait to try all of their goodies, smoothies, etc. *Note this is a business office cafe - so, no seating - the cafe is pretty much all to-go. Everything is freshly made in the morning and transported over to the cafe from their brick/mortar location - so yes, some items do sell out.

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    I went today to Four Sisters around 2 PM and it seemed like it wasn't bustling with people around…read morethat time, so I was able to be seated quickly. During that time, they served me a glass of water and I quickly ordered the BBQ Chicken sandwich - I had looked at the menu earlier - with a side of fruit. The sandwich was really great! They served the sandwich with the grilled, chicken breast, bacon, and BBQ sauce with the lettuce, tomatoes, and onions on the side. I'm not a fan of onions, so I did not have those, but it was nice to have the lettuce and the tomatoes have that nice taste when it hasn't been smothered in BBQ sauce or others as it's being cooked by the chicken like other places prepare them. I honestly left satisfied. This place really did live up to the recommendations and reputation it has. Our gym, Positive Impact Fitness always talks about this place and it was really worth it. I shall return in due time.

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