This is exactly what you expect from a breakfast diner joint! A long counter behind the grill…read morewhere all the action is at. The staff seems like a family affair. Everybody is smiling and laughing and talking to the customers. The grill cooks are calling out orders with surgical precision. The clanging of the spatulas and plates sounds like music! I ordered the country fried steak with hashbrowns crispy, and pancakes on the side. You always gotta try the flapjacks at these kind of spots. Of course the pancakes were excellent. You would expect no less... hashbrowns were crispy as ordered and the CFS was on point. Crunchy outer and tender inner. The gravy could've had a little more bang (seasoning) but the overall experience was great. If you're looking for some good breakfast after sliding at the Great Wolf, this is definitely a good spot. As Ahnold would say, I'll be back!

This is one of my favorite places to go and get breakfast. It's an old-school diner with true…read morecustomer service. The staff are friendly and funny, and you interact with them during your meal when you're sitting at the Long bar across from where they're doing all the cooking and prepping food I love the vegetarian omelette, and the hashbrowns are delicious

We brought my mother in law here for brunch/ lunch. I had the Portuguese omelette, beans on the…read moreside. So delicious!! My husband had the jalapeño burger and he said it was really good. My mother in law had the club sandwich with fries. The fries were cooked to perfection! It is a relaxed vibe and we watched the soccer game while we ate! My mother in law loved the oldies that were playing in the restaurant, she was dancing in her seat. We met the owner Frank who was super nice. Our waitress was very nice and attentive too and the service was fast. We might make this a yearly tradition to eat here on her birthday, since we live out of town and she lives here. Thanks for the amazing food and service

Frank's is a cozy little café with a comfortable, laid-back atmosphere. Seating is limited, with a…read moresmall outdoor table, a few booths, and a couple of smaller tables, but on weekday mornings it's usually easy to get seated right away. I'm not sure how busy it gets on weekends. The coffee is always fresh, and the menu has all the classic café breakfast options you'd expect. My favorite is the chorizo omelette with a side of strawberries. The omelette is flavorful without being greasy, and the strawberries are always fresh and delicious. The toast is decent, though I think trying a different bread brand could make it even better. The servers are consistently friendly and attentive. Orders come out quickly, and coffee refills are always topped off without having to ask. Overall, Frank's is a great spot for breakfast and definitely worth checking out.

If Central Perk served breakfast, it would feel like this place. We came in for a casual brunch and…read moreended up finding a new causal spot to brunch. I ordered a plate of crispy hashbrowns topped with tender pulled pork, smothered in rich, creamy gravy, and sprinkled with fresh jalapeños for a perfect kick. It was comforting without being heavy, like a warm hug you didn't know you needed. But the best part? They had fun flavored mimosas that made brunch feel like a celebration. We tried a few different flavors, and each one was bright, refreshing, and paired perfectly with the savory food. (Rachel Green would approve.) The staff was friendly, kept the coffee refills coming, and made us feel welcome without hovering. The prices were fair, and the portions were generous enough to leave you full but not overly stuffed. If you're looking for a cozy spot with great food, good vibes, and a reason to say "How you doin'?" to your mimosa, this is it. Can't wait to come back and bring friends for a brunch round two.

I don't normally rate a place on appearance/ambiance. For me, food ratings are more important, but…read morehere's my review: Ambiance- my wife and I were sitting at the table top bar and you can really smell the bathroom from where we were sitting. Service- the staff were nice, but they were slow. Granted, there was a large table ahead of us, so +1 for that Food- I ordered the kalua pork and rice. The kalua pork was probably reheated on the griddle, kind of salty, it was meh. The biggest disappointment was the rice. It was hard. For a "Hawaiian" restaurant to not know how to cook rice is sad. This place has potential. I don't know if they are tired or don't have that spark. Maybe they need a new location. The park across the street has a bunch of unhoused folks.

10/10 This food was so delicious hot fresh crispy. I usually don't order off of DoorDash because…read morefood always comes cold and soggy and just nasty but this restaurant over exceeded even with delivery. My food was so good and fresh. The quality was good. The wings taste better than WINGSTOP. I would definitely be re-ordering her again. Thank you to the owner of the cook. Whoever made my food bless your heart cause you made my night.

We came on a Friday night, it wasn't crazy busy but there were a good number of people there. You…read moreseat yourselves and servers will come by when you're ready, but we waited quite a bit to just get menus. The food itself was good, my fiancé was craving a burger so that's what we came here for and beer is always a must have to pair with the food. There seemed to be a lot of regulars and the servers were very nice. Service was kinda slow but it's a Friday night after everyone's off work/school so take that into consideration. It's nice place for a casual meal and drinks if you wanna watch a game.

Best Burgers never disappoints! The first time I came in, I ordered the Benson and was convinced it…read morewas the best burger I'd ever had. Then I came back and tried the Sierra Echo, and somehow they managed to top it. It has officially become my favorite burger of all time. The fries are about as close to perfect as I've ever had--crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and seasoned just right. What really sets this place apart, though, is the people. Every visit, the staff is genuinely friendly, welcoming, and makes you feel like they truly appreciate your business. The wraps and burritos are huge and just as delicious. It's rare to find a place that nails the food and the customer service every single time. I'll definitely be back, and I can't wait to try more of the menu.

Amazing food and service all of them are welcoming and nice if your passing through Ripon…read moredefinitely hit this spot up it's amazing, food is delicious and definitely will go here again. The ambiance is amazing, positive, nice, and friendly.

Food: lots of portions Service: great…read moreAmbiance: nice. Friendly Best Chinese food in town

Went with family and even though I was hesitant and outvoted from going to the Vietnamese place…read morenext-door, we actually had a great dinner. Food was so much better this time around than the last time I had been there. They really must've had a bad night when I had gone previously. Small restaurant in the of a little strip mall off of Main Street. They serve classic Chinese American food and unlike most places in the Bay Area that are family style dishes preferably on a Lazy Susan during dinner time. They offer rice plates, or combo plates for individuals, similar to lunch specials. I selected several dishes and asked the server which was the most popular amongst the dishes I chose, and she let me know the salt and pepper fish, which I got with chow mein. We also ordered shrimp & broccoli, and sweet-and-sour pork. Everything appeared made to order and looked very fresh. From grandma to the babes everyone was happy with their food. Mine was more on the plain Jane with just fried fish, luckily it came with sliced jalapeños to give it a kick. Next time I'll order a spicy eggplant dish. This is a good place to go to if you're with a group of picky eaters. Price is very reasonable, especially for dinner.

The Service was amazing! The food was amazing and they had big portions unlike any other…read morerestaurants.

We came here for Father's Day. Ended up splitting the eggs, bacon, potatoes and pancake. What I…read moredidn't expect was our server brought it already split. Felt like a whole meal. Got the kids French toast and pancake which came with an egg each and choice of a sausage or bacon. They were happy. The pancakes are so good here. Nice and fluffy. Definitely recommend coming back

We spent the better part of last week in Manteca. We had a late night with the kids and decided to…read moresleep through our breakfast buffet add on at our hotel. We didn't want to venture too far, but my kids still wanted pancake breakfast when we got up and saw this Black Bear was a 10 minute drive. My family and I popped in last Thursday for brunch. Maria checked us in, seated us in a corner booth and took our order. The dining room was well kept and it was quieter in the restaurant. We knew what we wanted and everything was served hot and was delicious. We appreciated the fast service although, we were in no rush. We were on vacation and very much in vacation mode. Maria took great care of us. If and when we're back in Manteca, we'll have to stop in.

Late Saturday afternoon went for an early dinner to the Manteca location. Girlfriend ordered a…read moreParmesan burger, and a pond taking one bite bit down on something hard. Remove it from her mouth and it turned out to be a quarter inch jagged piece of a broken dish. Look like a shark tooth. Brought to the staff's attention and the manager who seemed indifferent, and said do you want us to make you another one? To which they did and then removed one milkshake off of our bill. Had she ate it it could have been catastrophic injury to her mouth or even worse. Not acceptable.