Shannon gets the 5 stars! Have you ever been to a restaurant and your whole experience is your server? Well, we visit once a year because this is a 24 hour restaurant and it's on the way to Tahoe, this where we stop. But never have we been so lucky as to have Shannon twice! Yes the same personality packed server that makes the food taste better because they have such a bubbly personality that you never forget to stop by again. Truly exceptional & fun to talk to. So, this is for the owner of the restaurant, don't take Shannon for granted she's a real Gem! read more

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

Delicious food, great service, but it's loud in there. We've dined there previously, and it's a good variety of options depending on your dietary needs. I tasted everything except the Liver. Hubby swears it was flavorful. I personally don't touch that stuff hahahaha (my Frisco Melt, the Club and the Beef Stroganoff.. were all yummy!) also fries go perfectly with their Ranch - not all ranch dressings are created equally, but there ranch ranks high in my book If you want to dine there before a show, make sure once you get there, you get on the wait list, and cross fingers you'll be able to dine leisurely before the show starts. We'll be back soon. read more

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Have not been here in a while, but OMG can't wait to go back! Our blackened and teriyaki salmon's were amazing as was the turkey dinner! We were so hungry, I didn't think about pictures until our entrees were basically gone! But from the time we were seated (immediately), it was a wonderful dinner before the Elvis Tribute show. read more

The best menu addition to any of the restaurants inside Thunder Valley Casino is the Chilaquiles at Thunder Cafe. The chips stay crisp, plenty of avocado and pickled onions- and go off-menu by adding chorizo to send this over-the-top! read more

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My husband and I were looking for a quick and convenient place to have lunch on my birthday and I remembered the café. I hadn't eaten here in years and I love that I can get a discount with my thunder Valley card there so we went for a quick birthday lunch. I had the French dip. It was delicious very generous portions which I was able to enjoy for another meal. While it's part of the casino, it is a comfortable, relaxing café, and I'll definitely be back for other meals. Our server was super friendly. Wishing me a happy birthday. We really enjoyed our time there. read more

I'd rather not post a review if I cannot say anything nice, but the decline at the Thunder Cafe is so rapid that I feel it's a service to all potential patrons that I must give an honest review. I ordered a taco salad. The taco shell was thick and brown, as if sitting in a refrigerator too long. The shell was filled with a decent salad, but the beef consisted of a few sparse spoonfuls of "Beef" that tasted more like Hamburger Helper than real meat. And it was on top of the salad, not deep inside the shell. When I get a real taco salad, such as at Taco Bell, the ample portion of beef is at the bottom of the fresh shell, then covered in salad and a sprinkling of cheese on top. The Thunder Cafe taco salad was bland, very little beef, and no cheese. My partner got a pastrami Reuben sandwich, which was good, but after eating the first half, the second half was soggy and needed a knife and fork to eat it. The pastrami was good and savory, as well as the potato salad, but like the taco, more than half had to be left uneaten. The coffee was terrible. It had an odd sour taste. It was closer to dishwater than to coffee. I had to abandon that too. In days gone by, the food at casinos was considered excellent, as they made their money at the gambling tables. That era has gone, I'm sorry to say. read more

Great service, delicious food, and friendly helpful staff. Alie was dope. The food got done so fast I couldn't believe it. I highly recommend it. read more

Food is excellent and service was spot on. The menu is expansive and prices reasonable. They also bhave baked goods for sale. I got the breakfast burrito which was very good. Check it out. read more

The Wagyu burger is a must try. It's very tasty and well cooked! I've tried their Cowboy burger as well but I much prefer this. read more

Thunder Cafe - Try the Wagyu Burger and fries. It's very tasty! One of the best I've had. - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, California

the food was absolutely delicious, our server Jefferson was helping so much with explaining every part of the menu. not only that, jefferson brought humor to our very late breakfast and was super sweet!! He really made the ambiance worth it! if it weren't for him we would have an ordinary cafe experience, but since he was super friendly and sweet, we will never forget this experience! read more

I had the clam chowder soup and fish tacos. I could only eat half, the order was so big. I just drove from Las Vegas I didn't win there at all. Vegas has lost its luster. You pay for parking wherever you go. Laughlin is a little better. I found Thundervalley refreshing I actually won $800+$300...haha but then leave, that's on me. read more

Spaghetti bolognese was delicious..sometimes you just crave Spaghetti and this hit the spot. read more

Thunder Cafe - Spaghetti bolognese. Was pretty good, served with a plate full of garlic bread-. It's definitely a meal to fill you up - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, California

This is our first time visiting the Thunder Cafe and we chose wisely. The restaurant was clean . Our server Edward was by far the best of any server we've ever had. He was knowledgeable about the menu and sold us on the Prime Rib. "Served Only after 2pm". We ordered 2 ,10oz & 1,16oz Prime Rib Steaks with Mixed Vegetables& Baked Potatoes. Oh my goodness the steak cut like butter and seasoned well. We will be back and request Edward. Hats off to the kitchen staff. read more

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They never disappoint me when it comes to their cheesecake. I can't help but to come just get a whole and snack on for a week! That a bad thing but it's so good. Last time i got a whole cheesecake just to send a couple of family members home with some instead of purchasing individual slices. And the staff is always really nice at the bakery counter. read more

We did a big party of ten on my birthday night Tuesday night for dinner. Had a bit of an issue with our foods. 4 of us ended up getting sick from the food and one is currently in the ER getting checked out since he spent most of yesterday sick in his room and now is feeling worse on top of us throwing up and not feeling good. We sent back some food that night on top of not wanting to pay the bill they charged us an extra 15 for gratuity apparently it's automatic thing they did for everybody there which everybody was pissed about because the service there was not good either. Everybody had a grumpy attitude and treated us not the best on top of nothing for my birthday dessert. I was the last one to wait for my food and then had to send it back to order something different by the time the new food came out it was time to go since everyone finished or didn't want their food. So had to get it Togo of course. A lot of us still have body aches and our stomachs hurt on top of throwing up so no I do not recommend this place of 5 of us got sick and one is in the ER and the service could of been so much nicer. Won't be coming back. Wish we could get a refund for the90 bill we paid. read more

We ordered dessert( banana cream pie. It was a hard crust with sliced bananas inside with whipped cream on top that had no flavor.

Went prior to seeing Ringo Starr. Pizza was among the best in the area. My wife had the fish & chips & said it was very good (she lived in the UK for 3 years). Service was fast. The wait was short. I was pleasantly surprised by the experience & will go there before the next show at The Venue. read more

I eat here quite often as I live 10 min away. The servers make me feel like family as several remember my name. Most of them are excellent but I would say that Evonne and Edward stand out. For a cafe, the food is excellent as the menu offers a wide range of choices and prices are very good for what you're getting. Portions are large in size. My favorite would be the Salmon dinner. The place is clean and welcoming. Even on busy nights when there is a concert, the wait is reasonable. Great value and experience in a consistent basis! read more

Wow, how disappointing. Had breakfast biscuits and gravy not so good. If you like to break your biscuit up you will end up with a dry unbeatable mess. And don't come to the café if you like to take your time and enjoy your company and meal because our waitress was a bit pushie for me. read more

Their desserts are a tad sweet side so I never really never care for them. But their fruit tart doesn't taste so bad. I always love ordering their sandwiches. They really taste good. Not dry and it has full flavor with the soft but crunchy pickle on the side. I love how they provide so much fries on the side. Very generous amount. It can really get U full! It's not so dry and has right amount of crunch. Their customer service is interesting... either they are aggressive with checking on you while U are about to eat, while U are eating or you get a server who barely checks on U at all and U have to raise your hand and get their attention at times. It's kinda wierd. I wish they weren't like that and have some kind of middle ground. Because I like not getting bothered while I am about to enjoy my meal, so I can enjoy with my mouth full of food but I also don't want to be neglected if I do need any extra assistance. I honestly feel mix emotions when I eat there due to their attentiveness w/their customer service. I think their front entry area is also the same. Waiting for awhile to finally get their attention to get seated or waiting awhile for someone to notice there are people at the front who want to get seated. For the bakery/sandwich area where U order to go, it's pretty fair customer service. I give them a 4 out of 5 stars as well. Their pretty good about providing customer service and also checking in on who is the next in line for take out. read more

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Zee was amazing and so were the drunken shrimp tacos. We came late at night but the food was still amazing

My mom was going to come to TVC to celebrate what would have been her 58th wedding anniversary (dad passed away in 2017). I offered to tag along and "reminisce" alongside her. Started the visit off with our usual brunch meal at the cafe, service was awesome (as usual) and food consistently delicious. I ended up ordering a pie to go at the front because we have company tonight. I believe his name is Matthew (that's what printed on the receipt but I've never asked), this associate is always so wonderful and friendly. The last maybe half dozen times I've been here, we have struck up meaningful conversation and he has made great recommendations etc. Thanks to him and our servers for making today extra special for us. read more

Thunder Cafe - Soup and salad combo. With the less-than-stellar quesadilla. - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, California

Came to Thunder Valley for a slot tournament. We usually eat at Thunder Cafe because of the variety of choices. It is a little loud but what do you expect in the middle of a casino. The food is great every time. Our server today was Thomas. We have had him before and he really is the best! He is very attentive and friendly. Always have refills on hand and makes sure the food is great upon delivery! Now for what was ordered. I personally love the chicken used for the quesadilla or nachos. Today it was the quesadilla and some friend zucchini. Hubby had the egg noodle soup with chicken and shrimp. He said it was really good. If you are ever in Lincoln, stop by to play. I always say play for the comps to buy the food! lol read more

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It took a while to be seated even though they weren't very busy. The food took a long time so we were excited thinking it would be fresh and delicious. We had the special and shared it, it wasn't good and the portion was very small, not enough to share and it was $35. The cashier was rude and the food was gross. read more

Came here to the Venue for a concert and decided to stop by the Thunder Cafe for quick bite. Service is always good, and price is pretty reasonable too. Prime rib dinner is $39.99 comes with side of veggies and a side. They sell out pretty fast lol. read more

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Ordered bbq tri tip sandwich and spaghetti to go around 1150 pm. Was told it was gonna be 15 min... my order took 30 minutes since they had to redo my spaghetti since they dropped the first one in the kitchen. I didn't mind the wait , what I did mind was when I got to my room to eat, wasn't that long of a walk from cafe to room, by spaghetti was soupy!! Not good! I guess they didn't strain the noodles before adding sauce. Do better next time pls . read more

Thunder Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, California

We ordered the Thanksgiving dinner to-go from the café and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The pickup process was so easy--we were greeted by friendly staff who had everything packed and even loaded the food for us. The meal itself was outstanding. It came with a fully cooked, juicy turkey, delicious stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, yams, carrots, gravy, cranberry sauce, fresh rolls, and two pies. We ordered the dinner for 10 people, and there was more than enough food for everyone. Every single dish was absolutely amazing. The stuffing was beyond!!! I highly recommend this for any gathering or holiday. We will definitely be using them this Christmas & for every holiday from now on! read more

Server Yvonne was very nice but the cook better study more on what is meant by medium rare prime rib. I think it was still alive. read more

Thunder Cafe - Prime rib was supposed to be medium rare, still moving - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, California

First time trying out Thunder Cafe the prices are very reasonable compared to other restaurants that offer similar menus. It did not disappoint. From the ambiance and service, I couldn't be happier than all the attention they provided. The food was a 10/10 as an appetizer my partner and I ordered the fried Calamari. It was breaded to perfection, the taste was well balance and the sauce gave it an absolute more flavorful taste. For the main dish, I ordered the Turkey Club sandwich it was well balanced with enough turkey ham, the bacon was crispy to perfection, and the french fries were well seasoned and had a great flavor. For Dessert I had the Carrot cake it was moist and had a balance of sweetness. Overall my experience at Thunder Cafe was pleasant I can't wait to come back. read more

We have been coming to this Cafe for years. Lately the service has been VERY poor. The food is great, however there are always dirty tables waiting to be bussed, and we even asked the extra host helper if he could help, he was so lazy he actually sat down while he tossed the dirty plates in the busser tub. The table was left with jelly and syrup on it. Please hire more staff that is knowledgeable, and actually care. read more

The place is fairly big and my group of six waited around 20 minutes to get seated at around 11:15am! - Loaded Tots: This was definitely the highlight of the show (ask for ranch!!) You can tell they just came out the fryer because it was so crispy and crunchy! - Breakfast Burrito: My cousin and I both got the breakfast burrito and i'm sorry, it was so extremely dry! We both took a bite of our burrito, looked at eachother, and had to down some water after.. Even with sour cream and salsa on the side, it did not really help the dryness at all and it was pretty disappointing because we were so hungry.. We both only took 1 or 2 bites and couldn't even force ourselves to eat it anymore Our waiter was so sweet, she was very accommodating to our party even though we were a bit chaotic and hungover. I would possibly come back, the menu had a lot of other choices so maybe i got a miss and they have other hits? read more

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Food is pretty good. I tried the taco salad which was a pretty big serving size. We ordered to go since it was going to take more than 45 min to be seated. You can order the same menu from dine in to go. Be aware they do not call you name out when your food is ready. You need to check in with the staff to see if your food is ready at the estimated time they provide to you. read more

Thunder Cafe - Taco salad - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, California

I love coming here because of the atmosphere. My favorite servers are always in a good mood and it keeps me and my company happy! I have been been a guest of the casino for years and these days, I have been coming to Thunder a Cafe to satisfy my cravings. I have changed it up a lot just to show you how delicious. I have gotten their breakfasts(my favorite), pizza, pasta, oatmeal and plenty more. When it comes to breakfast, they have been on point when it comes to cooking eggs. Between sunnyside up to my over meduim, they've been coming out perfect. Their peanut butter cookies from their display case is super soft and delicious. Fish & chips is so good, it comes with one big piece of cod and French fries. The firecracker shrimp is so good! The lasagna is very good! Patty is my favorite servers to sit with. She is great to talk and joke around with. If you sit with her, tell her I said hello! There only been one thing lately I didn't like. We ordered the oatmeal and when we were asked if we wanted strawberries or bananas on it, we said both... not knowing it would be $3.75 for each topping...(it was not even the whole banana). Overall, one of my favorite breakfast places (starting around $15.95ish for the all American breakfast). read more

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We dropped by Thunder Valley for a quick bite and visit the other night and found it to be fairly busy even though it was kind of stormy outside. Nonetheless, staff were keeping the place clean and tidy, but the casino was pretty smoky! The days of hitting Harold's Club, CalNeva, Comstock, and Fitzgerald's expecting lots of smoke are long gone. I used to smoke and it surprises me how many folks still smoke with the prices of cigarettes as high as they are. Moving on to food... Since the buffet is no longer an option (they shut it down when COVID hit - BOOO!!!) we chose to eat dinner at Thunder Cafe. They took our name and told us it would be about 20 minutes. We walked to the gift shop, about 3-4 minutes away, and got the text that our table was ready; so we turned around and walked right back. We were seated right away and greeted by our server, Maria, immediately. Maria was quite attentive and quick to respond to requests. My wife ordered the Chinese Chicken Salad and I ordered Joe's Scramble. The salad looked amazing and I will just say it was enormous! My wife said she was very happy with her meal. The Joes Scramble was good, too, I certainly can't complain, but I kind of wish I ordered that salad. They offer some really tempting and good looking desserts, but after our meals there was no room! I guess we'll just have to pay Thunder Cafe another visit to find out. read more

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Came at around 9am on a Wednesday, and sat immediately. The waitress was very sweet and recommended the CFS, had she not recommended it we would've just split the biscuits and gravy, thankfully she did. To start, we had so got some pastries, the only one I tried was an old fashioned donut, the glaze was very sweet and had a lemony taste, however genuinely a very high quality donut for it being in a cafe. The biscuits and gravy were amazing. The gravy has a different taste to it, almost a chicken...ish? undertone. It's hard to describe, I enjoyed it but it's not your traditional creamy biscuits and gravy. I believe it was thinner, but not exactly runny. The taste is unique but different from a traditional B&G. The biscuits themselves were very light and fluffy, melting in your mouth. The chicken fried steak was the best I've ever had. It beats out Texas Roadhouse (if they hold a good reputation with CFS). The CFS was perfectly tender, breaded incredibly and the gravy complimented perfectly with the seasoned steak. The potato's were incredible as well, and the eggs appeared more than over medium but upon actually cutting them up, they were over medium. Overall, a very nice cafe feel to the place. Nice lighting and amazing service. Not to mention, food came out in literally probably 5 minutes?? Maybe 10? Or maybe we were just preoccupied with our delicious coffee and pastries to realize the time. read more

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I'm not a huge fan of casino food spots as in general they lack good food and service can be spotty but it was 12:30 in the morning, I was already in my pjs when my husband said he was hungry. So I jumped on Yelp and started my search. Most places were already closed or closing soon. That leaves the options in the casino and I decided this was the best option. My husband and I were both pleasantly surprised. Went down and ordered the thunder omelet, chicken fried steak breakfast with biscuits and gravy. The staff was friendly and attentive. Restaurant was clean and bumppin. People seemed happy and enjoying their food. After ordering and paying I was told that my order would be ready in about 20 minutes. I walked around outside and people watched, coming back 20 minutes and my food was beautifully packaged and ready to go. I was offered a choice of several condiments including Tabasco! When I got to the room our food was piping hot and delicious. Chicken fried steak was crispy and juicy, eggs perfectly over easy and hash browns were okay, I asked for extra crispy but I think they couldn't hold up under the steak and eggs, still good. Omelette was so delicious and strong cheese pull. Country potatoes were nice but could have used something. I added some Tabasco and they were fine. Linda gave me plenty of Tabasco, butter and jelly which I appreciate. The portions were generous and we warmed the leftovers and ate it all up the next day. read more

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The new cafe is elegant enough The service leaves a lot to be desired. Our server was Nikole. I had to go up to the hostess to ask for her to come by. I also saw the manager go by. Instead of stopping and asking if we were being waited on he just walked by. Recognizing that this issue is being experienced by more than one formerly satisfied guests, this is a wake up for this call to change now. Now let's go ahead and proceed to the menu.. There are the normal entrees that you see on the menu. You would figure the cafe would have a larger fare on it. But it doesn't. The entrees we ordered left a bit to be desired. The spaghetti meatball plate was just passable. The garlic alfredo reminded me of a bottle sauce. The one thing that saved the meals was the garlic bread. read more

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Great customer service by Linda. Thank you. Food was mid. Good thing they open pretty late.

I like coming here after watching a show. They offer a small selection of breakfast during dinner. Food is always good. Order the French Toast and potato skins for an appetizer. read more

Thunder Cafe - Potato skins - Cafes Near Me - Lincoln, California