For a 24 hour cafe, the food options and quality is outstanding with very reasonable pricing (very affordable and not over priced because you're eating in a casino) But the standout reason that I'm writing this review is for our server, Brian....so personable, patient and a professional! My mother (bless her heart) can be a "karen" going out to eat (I've been in the service industry for 15 years and I still can't fix her) so it's always a bit tense dining with her (she means well, just comes off different) But Brian knew exactly all the answers to her concerns and questions and related with her on her dislikes (whether it was true or not) and made her one happy camper and gave me a chance to relax during my meal. He was super attentive and checked on us at all the perfect times, brought extra sauces for me (be still my beating heart) and just made the evening really fun and enjoyable for us. Food service is a difficult bit right now with challenging guests and product shortages but Brian never missed a beat and treated us like friends instead of guests and that alone left a lasting impression. Thunder Valley is lucky to have Brian (I wish I had him as a server at my restaurant) but the truly lucky ones are the guests who get the opportunity to have him wait on them...his service and personality is the real jackpot here (sorry....had to do the cheesy pun) read more

Our server was very unattended! My sandwich was cold but my fries were hot. My husband's fried chicken meal was hot and he ate every bite! We were here last weekend and had excellent food but terrible service. We thought we'd try it again. Terrible service and food!! read more

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Our server was super friendly and knowledgeable i think randy or robert or something, but food was not great. undercooked and oily hash browns, hollandaise sauce was super tart. Their desserts on the other hand are what keeps me coming back. read more

Stopped in yesterday for a snack with my grandkids. Ordered garlic fries. They were soooo greasy and no garlic was visible. So very disappointed. Then we ordered 3 desserts which were dry and so not worth 5$ a piece. Lesson learned, no more going there for snacks again. read more

Pretty decent food for being opened for 24/7. My fam and I ordered fish n chips, club sandwiches, and a burger. Good service. My only complaint was that when we ordered the fish n chips, the waitress asked us if we wanted regular fries or garlic fries! We got garlic fries since it sounded good.. when the bill came we noticed that they charged $3 extra for garlic, mind you the fish n chips already came with fries, We paid 3$ extra for some damn GARLIC on top! It would've been helpful if the waitress would've let us know there was an up charged when asking us. read more

If you like hair in your food then have at it be warned that they will serve you food with hair in it take it away and charge u for it? Wow rilly yes rilly this place is something else they go say to me i will tell my manager and then see it on my bill! And charge u extra for gravy when they dont put enough on in the first place! read more

Ok food. Good if you have a coupon from players card. Ordered: Philly Cheesesteak $14 - Pretty standard cheesesteak. The steak was a little more wet than I'd like (it made the bread soggy). Bacon Burger $13 - Lots of bacon! Ordered it medium, but was more like well done. The meat lacked flavoring but the fries were good. My dad had a Bogo coupon, so the lunch was a deal. Overall maybe I'd prefer the buffet. If you're trying to eat on a budget at the casino, hit up the fast food court instead. read more

Friendly server with smile. Thank you for your service. 100% recommend to all friends and family. read more

The thunder cafe is always are go to when we haven't made reservations to the other restaurants. Very good food and friendly staff

Thunder Cafe is usually hit or miss. There's a pretty decent selection of food and during special events, they have a nice special menu. Staff is usually pretty attentive, but the food itself really depends on who's cooking in the back. You can tell when there's new people because there's a lot of mistakes...and usually when we go, something ends up going back for not being cooked all the way (such as the center of a pizza being doughy). Other than that, its pretty clean in here, well lit and the air quality is a lot better than a few steps away on the casino floor. Their desserts in the case would tempt even the most hardened of souls. read more

Wow! This place has changed 180 degrees! It is the best casino restaraunt around.They have an automatic kiosk that tells your phone when your table is ready (holiday waiting list).The managers are on their game here. Food was great and the servers were fantastic.It is rarely that I write an article with all thumbs up but this is one. read more

I always give this Cafe five stars. The food is soooo good. Options for everyone. I've brought Family, Friends, my kids here. It's always a goooood Hearty meal. I'm in love with the Eggplant Parmigiano. They've got pastries and CHOCOLATES and candies Galore from another planet... fresh baked breads you can purchase for home. All I can say is Yummmmmmyyyy!! read more

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This food here is wonderful. If I had to compare it to something it would resemble a high class Denny's. I only say that because they have a wide range of food on their menus. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, you name it. It's very homely and even if you're new to the restaurant the waiters/waitresses make you feel like you've been going there for years. You can absolutely tell that they really care about giving you the best customer service they can. read more

Made a quick pit stop and refuel my car. Drove up to parking level 7, found ten Chargepoint EV chargers, some inuse and others open (7). Cost is $0.00, speeds average 20 mph shared and 27 not. Plugged in and took the far right elevators down to level one. Arrived to a busy Cafe', there was a about fifteen people waiting to be added to the waitlist. Six feet from the hostess podium was a T-stand informing guests they can check in (avoiding the wait) by scanning the QR code. I scanned, entered my first name and mobile #. The webpage showed details - est wait time (15 min), my place in line, and added a refresh button. Ten minutes passed and I received a text message my table was ready. The assistant manager greeted and seated me in a booth, forgot his name, but was dressed professional. My server Karen greeted me and took my order. Ordered the chicken fried steak breakfast. eggs sunny, hash browns, biscuit, and a gravy on the side. Food arrived perfect except my biscuit was broken up into three messy pieces. Karen replaced it with sourdough toast right away! Eggs were perfect! Hash brown crispy and soft inside, and chicken fried steak was crispy outside and just right inside. Overall their menu has a great selection, the only thing missing is the crispy chicken sandwich. They removed it sometime in 2021. read more

Thunder Cafe - $15.99 / I elect for gravy on the side to dip my cfs. Reward comp points can be used. Players card % discount available at higher tiers. - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, California

I initially ate here for my birthday dinner on January 13th. My husband and I ordered the thunder chicken nachos, beef bourginon and a cheeseburger. The service was friendly and fast. I have no complaint on my dining experience there. My rating is based on my to go orders. Two days in a row, I got an order of garlic fries. Both days, it took awhile to get my order. The first day, it took over 20 minutes to get, and i think it's only because i started to look annoyed, so they finally got my order from the kitchen? I don't know..like the cafe wasnt busy. The staff was standing around, so I felt it shouldn't have taken close to half an hour for GARLIC FRIES!! Today, we went to get garlic fries AGAIN. this time, my husband waited 45 MINUTES for the one order of garlic fries. He has more patience than me, but I have Yelp to help me rant. Food is on point, that's why we come back. I don't know WHY it took SO LONG for ONE ORDER OF GARLIC FRIES!!! NO apologies, no extra fries, no discount, no nothing. Is it BECAUSE it's a small order? But whatever, still not cool read more

Hungry hungry.... This is the perfect place for late night snackies if your hungry inside the casino. Not sure if they are open 24 hrs or just only open 24 hrs on the weekends. I had visit this cafe twice in one month and i got a good experience each time. Service Just from yesterdays late night snacky the server was so energetic and was very generous with all the condiments we needed. She was ahead of the game and just brought everything to the table. Came back so often to check up on use and topping off all our drink glasses. Her tip was a big one, i ended up tipping 30% extra. FOOD Chicken quesidilla - i had one of those foodie cravings and end up getting this order. The presentation was colorful and appetizing. There was a big slab of guacamole and sour cream. The cheese was extra cheesy and steaming hot melted with the tortilla. A sprinkle of tabasco on the quesidilla really gave it a kick. A favorite of all time is their slab of prime rib. Love the medium rare slice paired with mash, and fresh veggies. With extra ajus juice please. The meat is tender and they give you a big portion for only 18 bucks i believe. Paired well with a glass of house red wine. Also the american breakfast platter is great here. who doesn't like an american style breakfast with bacon, sausages, eggs, and hash brown with some toast. Overall i prefer this place over the food court. Sometimes i come here later where the buffet is closed so i come to this spot instead for the convenience. Great place for a quick snackie in the middle of winning some money. Thanks for reading and good luck with your winnings, and just share some with me if you hit something big. :) read more

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My absolute go-to for late night dining (especially when you want to avoid fast food). When there isn't an event going on at the casino, you can have a nice, quiet dinner at a reasonable price. They're open 24hrs and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner anytime of the day. Keep an eye out for their weekly specials - you're sure to find a great deal! read more

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After a horrible experience at High Steaks restaurant, a fun R. Kelly concert, and drinking at the Mingle Bar; we were starving! We wondered over to Thunder Café because the lines at all the other places were ridiculously long and we enjoyed our food at the café before. Luckily they have a countertop which you can place an order to-go instead of dine which turned out to be very convenient on this busy night. Hubby was starving so I ordered him the Bacon Lovers Burger which consists of 2 burger patties wrapped in bacon, caramelized onions, chipotle bacon aioli, jack cheese, lettuce, and tomato on a ciabatta bun with a side of fries. And sadly I can't eat late night like I use to so I ordered the Wonton Soup. Yes wonton soup LOL, the great thing about the Thunder Café is the menu is huge; items ranging from Soup, Pizza, Pasta, Gourmet Burgers, Sandwiches, Breakfast, Steaks, Seafood, Salads, etc. I think this maybe one of the most diverse menus I have ever seen. This menu is perfect for late night eating after drinking and gambling! We grabbed our food (after a pretty long wait) and caught our shuttle. When we arrived to the hotel room, we quickly opened up our containers; to my Hubby's delight this burger was enormous!!!! Cooked perfectly (medium), tasted wonder, and scented our room with delicious burger smells. Oh my soup was good too. . .but I did have to take a bite of this burger. Hubby could not finish his meal, but of course heated it up for breakfast LOL! Thunder Cafe is a good choice for Thunder Valley late night eats, and that chef who cooked that burger deserves a kiss! read more

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Saturday March 23, 2019. We ordered the all-American breakfast and buffalo wings. The buffalo wings came mild or hot so we decided on getting it mild. The chicken wings were very salty, we will avoid ordering that next time. The waiter was very sweet and attentive. He came back to our table quite often to ask if we needed anything else? The food was not up to par but just average and very pricey in my opinion. read more

Thunder Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, California

They have absolutely divine deserts! And I was told that they make them fresh on the spot everyday... my hubby and I ordered 1 Tiramisu to share since we had a filling dinner prior. It was spectacular! Judging by the desert I'd come back to try their food as well. I docked 3 stars for the treatment we received by the hostess. After we purchased our Tiramisu to go we decided to be spontaneous and change it to eating in at the cafe. We would probably have ordered other items and although the cafe was half empty the hostess did not allow us to sit since we already purchased a desert as a "to go"...We were thrown off and felt a little awkward at first but made our way to the cafeteria area to enjoy our desert and ended up buying a few green teas from panda express. 2 stars as both my husband and I loved the tiramisu but sometimes service leaves behind a greater after taste! read more

Thunder Cafe - Sloppy picture - but our Tiramisu to go was wonderful! - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, California

This review is for Ashten who helped us at the dessert station tuesday evening. My sister in law and I were checking out what kind of goodies were there after we finished dining at the cafe for dinner with our families. Ashten asked us in a upbeat and friendly manner if there was anything she could assist us with. I didn't see any carrot cake in any of the display shelves so I thought I would ask and thankfully so! She informed me that there surely are slices in the back area that she would be more than happy to get for me and informed me that the slices are very large and that I would be happy with the choice! She also mentioned how she will add a second fork in the bag for us since the slice of cake is really big. After I was finished hubby came along and saw the donuts so Ashten was able to help us out with the donut. Then my sister in law mentioned to Ashten how our mother in law always raves about how scrumptious the cinnamon bread is there however the last few times she went they were no longer selling them or had sold out. We couldn't find them again a few minutes ago however Ashten once again came around and showed us where to find them. My sister in law grabbed what we thought was the last one and felt super happy! When she went to pay for the bread Ashten frowned a bit and said normally there is a lot more glaze on the bread and came around again and found us another one with a lot more glaze! She went above and beyond her customer service and could have simply sold us what we had in hand however she wanted to try and give us the best she could provide which is so greatly appreciated! When I went back to our hotel room to enjoy the carrot cake I took the container out of the bag and found her happy note hand written on the lid! Brought a great big smile on my face and made for a even more enjoyable experience indeed! read more

Thunder Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, California

Had a cheeseburger the meat had no flavor the server was nice no complains about that but I wouldn't eat her again

Your typical night at your Thunder Valley Casino.. Oh, not my typical night. I've only been here twice, but it is 3:00AM and I'm starving! You don't have much of a selection at this hour, especially if you don't want to venture out of the Casino. You got the 24 hour Fatburger, the personal pizzas that have been posted for who-knows-how-long under the heat-lamps at Pizzahut, and Thunder Cafe. Because of my golden rule of refusing to eat fast-food, Thunder Cafe wins by default. Thunder Cafe gives off a Denny's or Mel's or one of those large American restaurant chains kinda of vibe. The menu's contributed to that fact: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything else served all day, `Merican style (but we're on an Indian reservation..) Salt and Pepper Fried Calamari - [http://s3-media3.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/FM_GbFirg3s3WmaQNOMXUA/l.jpg] It tastes like it was unfrozen and straight out of the box. I can't go further in detail than that. I wasn't expecting fresh calamari but it just wasn't that great (even for packaged). Thunder Omelet - [http://s3-media1.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/dpqLObG_GYR11RSEJwpfVQ/l.jpg] 3:00AM? Might as well get an early breakfast goin' on! The omelet consisted of bacon (or sausage), some veggies, and a slice of melted cheese on top with a side of tatters and toast. Tad disappointing because it was more of a scramble than an actual omelet.. But than again, I didn't have high expectations coming from Casino food so it A-OK. If your looking for quality, you might want to check out High Steaks next door but considering that it was 3:00 in the morning, Thunder Cafe ain't that bad. Open 24 hours, very friendly staff, and beats the wonderful variety of [fast] food at this hour. read more

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Went to Thunder Valley for a show. Stopped by the cafe @ 7, put name on list (19 minute estimated wait). 20 minutes later, went to the desk and asked how long, was told 15 minutes. Asked how time could be so far off. It is just an estimate (I was told). 2 minutes later as we are scrambling to find some food before the show, phone let's me know table is ready.. Really??? Once we sat down service was good. Food was ok. Do not see ever going back. read more

This is where I go to eat whenever I'm in the casino. The salt and pepper calamari is my favorite! The food is always good whether I order breakfast or dinner. Our server was also nice and attentive. read more

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We had a wonderful, inexpensive dinner here for the first time. My hubby had delicious fried chicken and I had something nostalgic that I never see anymore-- liver and onions! Both meals were hot and our full to the top glasses of a decent Chardonnay for only $5 each were cold! Service by our waitress Teresa was amazing! She is fast and friendly and efficient!! read more

Get the bacon cheeseburger you won't regret it! Comes with 6 slices of bacon, yes 6! Tasty on a ciabatta roll. Only downside is service is very slow so have patience. read more

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We ordered a cake and desserts for a baby shower. The desserts were beyond amazing. Very impressed with the cake as well. The decorations were amazing and the flavors were sooooooooo delicious!!! Hands down will order from them again! Thank you Thunder Cafe for the great job. read more

Thunder Cafe - Thunder cafe cake - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, California

Thunder Cafe actually be delicious! Man that chicken fried steak is huge plus gotta get that extra country gravy on the side. Definitely a good spot if ya don't want fat burger or panda. read more

I was Leary at first about casino food, however I went to the thunder cafe 2 months ago and I cant stop going back. Everything I have had there is fantastic from the steaks to the lasagna and the liver and onions hard to find anywhere these days but it was perfect. The soups are fresh and flavorful and the clam chowder is among the best I have had. I went with my grown son for my birthday yesterday, we had half rack of bbq ribs they were awesome as was the chocolate cake I had and to my surprise they even wrote happy birthday on the plate and put a candle in it, for a place that is 24 hours and busy much of the time I appreciated this extra attention. I am a Chef and this place has impressed me everytime so far. The prices are reasonable also. If you are looking for a fun place with good food, this place fits the bill... read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! Great place to sit, eat, chat it up with friends, Wi-Fi is available, the menu isn't confusing, and the staff are incredibly friendly. I just had lunch with a couple of my friends. The place was PACKED, but the service was sufficient. The food is great. My friends and I always have to start out with their Sampler Appetizer. It's to DIE for! I would definitely recommend anyone to eat at Thunder Cafe even if they're not going to gamble at the casino. read more

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Went for husband BD, I had chicken with noddles, just awful. Husband had burger not that great!

3 stars for the portion on the appetizers and Nick, who wasn't even my waiter nor anywhere near my waitress' section. (& Yes, I noticed that because I was once a waitress). -1 star for their "Wonton Soup," which both my Mom and Aunt had. Which by the way was literally: 2 pieces of corn (not the kennel kind but the baby kind), 2 bokchoy pieces, 1 mushroom, quite a few shredded carrots and literally 1 wonton. And yes, they have the nerve to call it Wonton Soup. -1 star for being ignored by my own waitress and the hostess, both whom bothered didn't even bother to check up on my Mother, Aunt and I. Not only did she not bring our food and state, rudely, "YOU CANT SHARE TEA" when it was just a question. The only time I even saw you was when we ordered our food, when you finally brought us the check and to collect your money + tip. So shout out to you, Stephanie for making this meal's customer service portion... Disappointing, to say the least. 1 star specifically for Nick, who saw me waving my hand in the air like a maniac from the other side of this supposed cafe and coming to my rescue to bring me water from the burning sensation my entire face felt after I requested MILD buffalo wings. I am entirely grateful that you brought me a box for my food as well. Also, a shoutout to Kong who actually asked if it was okay to take our dishes rather than just go across the table to grab them. Truly appreciate servers and bussers like you both! read more

This being my first time at Thunder Cafe, I was unsure what to expect. I wanted to treat myself to something indulgent and ordered the colossal onion rings and a charbroiled New York Steak as my entree. The dining area is pretty casual and is great for a bite after a run on the machines or table games. The cafe is not swanky at all and prices on the menu resonate that. If you're looking for a more upscale dining option, High Steaks might be a better suit, with plates ranging in the $40-60 range. The onion rings arrived and colossal is definitely putting it nicely. The appetizer is something you'd expect at The Cheesecake Factory. The crispy fried goodness was delicious and paired nicely with their BBQ sauce. The crispy skin was just right--with the chewy onion string underneath. As for my entree, I was disappointed with the steak. I expected some juicy and tender, but I'm a novice in steak and ordered well done. As a result, my steak was hard and dry and not what I wanted. Luckily I was pretty intoxicated and full. The baked potato was yummy and I was satisfied overall. Our server brought over a dessert on the house as it was my birthday and I loved it. A heavenly chocolate cake along with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Thunder Cafe is your best bet for some good eating during your stay at Thunder Valley. Pros: Prices & Value Portions Open 24 hours Casual Cons: None (during this visit) read more

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In town visiting family and had a while to kill so headed over to the casino. There was a short wait for a table, no problem. Well, the people behind us just barged in and took the next available seat. Hostess LET THEM DO IT and just said "sorry" to us. Whatever. Now to the food and waitress. Both very good. Got the corned beef hash and eggs. Tasty. Don't order this if you like your eggs to have runny yolks. They were soft boiled. Wife had the BLT and it was delish. Would have given 4 stars except for the seating debacle. read more

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It's an alright place. I got the New York steak and it was okay. I ordered one on my first day here as a dinner and it was meeehhh. But when I came back the next day for lunch, it was better. Maybe the steak is better if you order earlier in the day like lunch time. I also tried the lasagna which didnt have enough sauce and also got the meatballs which was okay. All the portions were huge and would definitely fill you up. Don't forget to show your thunder valley card to get 5% disc read more

Stuffing my face was the best remedy for my big loss (on a 1/2 cent slot machine!) and Thunder Cafe was the place to do it. I got a ginormous chicken quesadilla which came with salsa, guacamole and sour cream on the side. It was super greasy from the cheese and tasted like it had a coating of butter on the outside. Yum. Good for my tastebuds, not so good for my heart. Pai-gow. read more

Thunder Cafe - Cheesy quesadilla - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, California

We use to eat here all the time pre-COVID. Was not impressed. Hamburger was good, but med well when I ordered med. fries limp and greasy, I had ordered extra crispy. Had to find my waiter as burger came w/ nothing on it and they had no condiments on the table. Other party had turkey and said it was good, but they just put a big lump of turkey in the middle of the bread instead of laying it out. Came fast and waiter did ok job but other choices here at casino so probably won't be back read more

I sometimes come here for Dinner when I go to Thunder Valley. The food is decent and it's usually pretty quick. The prices aren't much more than the food court places. Most of the Servers are usually attentive and friendly. read more

Your average Cafe. Menu is typical. Service was good. A cheaper option than the buffet. read more

Thunder Cafe - Enjoying a pre-show dinner with my sweetie - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, California