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    Village Grille

    3.6 (380 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, American
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Menu pg. 1 - 9/2025
    Angela C.

    Cute 50's themed diner in the heart of Claremont. Service is friendly and efficient. Menu consists of typical American diner food. I got the chicken Philly with fries, and my friend got a tuna melt with fries. Food came out pretty quickly. The food was fine, my chicken Philly was a bit on the dry side and I tried my friend's tuna melt, it was good but more fishy than I'm used to and could have used a bit more mayo. Both sandwiches could have used more seasoning (salt/pepper). Know that the layout of the restaurant is probably grandfathered in to their original design. The entire interior of the restaurant is not ADA accessible. Restrooms are TIGHT and booth seating is also very tight to sit in - I'm 5'2" and I had difficulty getting in and out of my seat. Wheelchair users should plan to sit at one of the tables outside on the sidewalk.

    Sunil R.

    Had a relaxed brunch at Village Grille in Claremont and liked it more than I expected. It's a classic 1950s-style diner with cool decor, a friendly vibe and good portions of hearty American comfort food -- think fluffy omelettes, burgers, and chili cheese fries. The staff were welcoming and kept the coffee coming, which made it easy to linger and chat without feeling rushed. Not fancy, but it's a solid casual spot for breakfast or lunch in the Village.

    Bathroom was museum by itself
    Masis Y.

    Great ambiance feels and looks like 1950s diners . Food was ok. Home style fries was overcooked and raw in same time for me at least but rest was ok. Service was amazing. 6 stars for service. She was friendly and working above and beyond to get our order served.

    #6 with pancakes
    Anthony H.

    This place is exactly what it says. It's gonna be 50 style diner with all the basic breakfast items. They even show that with the seating as if people are still built like they were in the 50s. If you are a table of two you'll have room, but if it's a table of four good luck, it will be a very tight squeeze. Food was good again just think of a mom and pop breakfast spot. I'm glad I checked it out.

    Ruth J.

    Service and food was amazing! Veggie omelet was perfect and also the blue berry pancakes are the best ever. Nice cozy dinner, elevated looking and overall nice place to eat with your favorite people.

    The Cheeseburger was delicious!
    Dennis V.

    I met a friend here for lunch. We were sat outside, which was perfect. Our waitress was very attentive and professional. The Rueben and fries were delicious. My guest ordered a cheeseburger and salad, which he said were very good, as well. The prices are a bit high, but that can be said about most places, these days. I highly recommend this place.

    Rosabell M.

    Such a cute 50's diner! It's so homey and customer service is always super nice! You can't go wrong ordering any comfort food from here! This time I ordered the eggs Benedict! Love coming here, especially for the nostalgic feeling and of course the service!

    John J.

    This is your normal Diner. Very similar to Russel's in Pasadena. The food was very good. They were a little skimpy on jelly. Portions were big. Service was good and the food came out fast considering how busy they were. I think they should increase prices a bit.

    French Toast
    Junsheng X.

    Chill and friendly American joint in the Claremont Village area. They open at good hours with both Breakfast and Lunch options. Servers were attentive and nice, and it was clear that the locals loved them! Their French Toast was very nicely flavored and textured, and I liked the home-made taste of the omelette and fries. It is a pretty typical American diner though - and I wouldn't say it stands out too much aside from good service

    The remains of that wonderful chicken sandwich with the beef stew.

    You know I've eaten here probably 100 times. And every time I go I'm received with great service, warm smiles and a hot coffee. The food is classic Americana at its absolute best, and the classic fifties decor makes for an experience of days of old with milkshakes and jukeboxes. I've really thought about it, and this is my favorite restaurant in America, and I'll be back 100 more times.

    Sasha P.

    The food is always fresh and the service is on point every time. There may be await depending on the time but it's worth it! Keep up the good work

    5/26/24 Probably found what I'm looking for, a classic diner
    Jennifer W.

    8/1/24 I could've sworn that I already dropped a review here! Love it so much that I gravitated back on one lazy Thursday. Must've thought I reviewed it coz I wrote a caption for the photos I took last Memorial Day. Usually each photo I post is with a caption that conveys a memory or a reaction from the experience of the visit. In any case, I have to order the blueberry pancakes that I had last time-so good, packed with fresh blueberries-plump & juicy! Today, our server is the wonderful Shelley (I hope that's the correct spelling?). She is attentive & kind. Hubby ordered a breakfast burrito, pretty huge (I could've eaten it on 3 meals) but he ate the whole thing! No beans but he forgot to ask to hold the hash browns. I had the pancake combo with scrambled eggs & bacon. Everything arrived in pretty good amount of time. Shelley came by a few times to check on us, my coffee was refilled appropriately. I'm a happy camper. Definitely could see us coming here regularly. Love this part of Claremont, lots of shops to walk & browse. Parking was easy today but it could get hairy on the peak hours & days. I'm taking today as a win.

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    Great food and great service. It is my favorite place for breakfast. The price is very reasonable. There is both outdoor and indoor dining.

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    Such a great little diner! Friendly staff, service is excellent, the food is delicious and the ambiance is great!

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    Day Day's BBQ & Waffle House

    Day Day's BBQ & Waffle House

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
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    The food is still really good. Been going for years. The chicken is always really good but this…read moretime I went with the pork chops. Food was great. No complaints about that. It's just the area is not the greatest but it is what it is.

    I went to Day Day's BBQ & Waffle House and ordered Ron C's seafood combo, which was supposed to…read morecome with red snapper, shrimp, catfish, oysters, and hushpuppies. My order didn't come with the oysters or the hushpuppies, and another order at our table was also missing hushpuppies. After I got home, I called about the missing items and was told they were out of oysters. They also said the hushpuppies were forgotten and told me to let them know next time and they would take care of it. The seafood was seasoned well and tasted good overall. The only downside for me was the dark part in the fish (the bloodline), which has a stronger taste and isn't my preference. For sides, I had greens and candied yams. The greens were a little bland and needed more seasoning, and the yams were just okay--not very sweet. Someone with me ordered oxtails, mac and cheese, and collard greens. The oxtails were actually pretty good, but the mac and cheese wasn't for me (I don't usually like mac and cheese). The collard greens were just okay. The wait time was about 25-30 minutes, which they did mention ahead of time. One thing to note is that when we went, it was cash only because the card machine wasn't working. They accepted Zelle, but it would be helpful to have a sign posted. The place is small, but the customer service was great. Our waitress was very nice and attentive, and the staff overall seemed on point. Overall, the food was decent, but nothing that would make me come back.

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