I had a wonderful breakfast at Village Grille in Claremont, and it was one of those meals that just hits all the right notes. I ordered the veggie omelette made with egg whites, and it was absolutely delicious--light, fluffy, and perfectly cooked. The vegetables were fresh and flavorful, and the melted cheese tied everything together beautifully without overpowering the omelette. It felt hearty yet wholesome, which is not always easy to pull off. The ambiance made the experience even better. Village Grille has such a warm, welcoming vibe--comfortable, relaxed, and inviting, the kind of place where you want to linger over your coffee and enjoy the morning. On top of that, the service was attentive and friendly. The staff was genuinely kind, checked in at just the right moments, and made me feel well taken care of without ever rushing the experience. Between the delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and excellent service, Village Grille is a place I'll happily return to--and highly recommend to anyone looking for a great breakfast spot in Claremont. read more

Village Grille - Veggie Omelette with egg whites, no tomatoes - Diners Near Me - Claremont, California

It's a 50s diner. We landed there on an outside table four years ago before my daughter even started college. So it's a tradition and we went back during graduation week. The service is nice, the short order cook fast but the food is mediocre at best. The pancakes were just shy of soft cardboard. The eggs were good and my daughter liked the change after too much dining hall food. The eggs Benedict came with a huge weapon - definitely overkill for the poor little piece of ham that almost falls apart when you look at it. The Hollandaise was a symphony in lemon and the English muffin was charred. Go for the atmosphere not the food. And yes you will have had breakfast. Just so-so. read more

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Meh... unfortunately, nothing that would make me go way back for. However, the service was kind and what you would expect from a neighborhood diner. I hear the Iced Tea was strong... that came from my niece who had one. Respectfully Reviewed. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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.

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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The service is always excellent and the food is pretty good. We had two eggs, bacon, hash browns and a side of toast; and two eggs, bacon, and pancakes. The food delicious, however I did want to mention that the coffee was extremely watered down and the ketchup on the table was in an unmarked clear squeeze bottle, it looked almost purple. I made the mistake of adding ketchup to the hash browns before tasting it, and it was super vinegary with a sour tomato taste. I think they buy cheap ketchup in bulk and fill the clear bottles. It also smelled like old grease when we entered, I hope they clean the oil. read more

The food is consistently good, but what sets the Village Grill apart is their amazing staff. I would eat a leather boot to hang out with them. Come enjoy a breakfast or lunch and make some cool friends. read more

I've only been once but was pleased enough I plan to return with my wife next week. Not in our usual area but I think she'll like it and the drive is only an extra 5 minutes from our normal range. I had a traditional breakfast of eggs, pancakes, bacon and hash browns. I ate everything and was stuffed. Looking to try an omelet next time. read more

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 read more

Village Grille - French Toast - Diners Near Me - Claremont, California

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. read more

Village Grille - The remains of that wonderful chicken sandwich with the beef stew. - Diners Near Me - Claremont, California

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 read more

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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. read more

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Wife & I went her last Friday (January 30). Both ordered an omelet with sausage or bacon. She got coffee and I got orange juice. All in all the breakfast's were excellent. as was the service! Always love the Village Grille read more

Shelly and Gina are so friendly every time we come in we are greeted with a smile:) Recommendations are so fresh and tasty. Tasted their special avocado spinach omelette today WOW!!!! It was perfect! Hubby had their chicken fried steak and it was also fresh and tasty! Coffee is always fresh !! Diner is clean and had wonderful memorabilia on the walls! Favorite spot for an anytime date read more

Stay Away! If I could give zero stars, I would. The front desk took our name and decided not to call us -- seemingly because of our skin color. No one could explain why our name was crossed off, and we ended up waiting an extra 40 minutes with a baby. Absolutely unacceptable behavior. This is not a one off incident, their previous review shows customer experiencing racial discrimination. The food was equally disappointing -- possibly the worst in LA. The "Philly cheesesteak" tasted nothing like one; they should just call it a roast beef dip. This place left us feeling disrespected and disgusted. Never again. read more

Village Grille - Philly Steak - Diners Near Me - Claremont, California

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It's always great when Yelp reviews are right. Stopped in one day and was immediately greeted and seated. I had previously reviewed the menu online and had a good idea what I had wanted. Unfortunately/ fortunately while you're there you see the food coming out to other tables and it all looks soooo good. We went with a burger, a Rueben and a club. We were all pleased. The meat in the Ruben was tender, the burger was large and juicy, and the club was made well. All the meals were tasty and the service was very very friendly. This is a great place to stop in and have a traditional lunch. I look forward to one day enjoying a breakfast there. Minus one star for watery ketchup. The ranch was flavorful and thick but the ketchup definitely could use an upgrade. read more

1. Take a breath 2. Look at the menu and get a create your own omelet 3. Ordered Bacon, Gyro, Spinach, Bell Pepper, Onion, Tomato omelet ....... #wow. IT WAS FANTASTIC. The coffee was on point. The ambiance is about a perfect small town Diner. What else can you even want?!?!? The service was perfect. My coffee cup was full all the time. The staff are friendly and know their regulars by name. Expect a USA Diner and Enjoy it. Next time for me: home made corned beef and hash. Saw it on another table. LOOKED AWESOME!!!! read more

I came here to try their biscuits and gravy combo ($11.75). It's near the colleges so it can get packed with college students eating together and older people catching up with each other. The decor inside is 1950's themed. The lady took my order quickly and it came fast since it's a popular order the day I went. The platter comes with two eggs and meat of your choice. I got their bacon but it was not as crispy. The biscuits were fluffly and soft, the gravy was creamy and not heavily seasoned. The staff was nice and the place is clean. They do have outdoor seating. read more

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I have the pleasure of eating at the Village Grille every other Sunday morning after a long morning walk with a friend. I highly recommend the Village Grille if you're looking for good, honest food that tastes great and is priced reasonably. A special treat is the service from Lorena. She is a great server, and she knows her customers' names, remembers their orders, and makes everyone feel extra special! read more

Because I live in the area, I'll frequent this place for breakfast. It's your typical diner with standard offerings. I usually get the omelettes when I'm here. It's a chill, relaxing, and comfortable place to hang out with seating inside or out. The staff here are what make this place feel familiar and welcoming. The customers are usually a mixed bunch, but I've never had a bad time here. My only qualm is that the hashbrowns sometimes don't come out crispy enough even if I ask for well-done which is why I started going the homefries route. Not a bad choice if you're in the area and want to enjoy the vibe and weather! read more

Village Grille - Omelette with cheese and bacon, potatoes, and a biscuit and gray. - Diners Near Me - Claremont, California

Love love love this little diner so much! The food never misses, the service is always friendly and it may seem packed but you'll sit down quickly. This is our go to breakfast/brunch spot! read more

LOVE this place. Service is impeccable. Even in a full diner, the servers always make sure to check in with their customers. The food is good, and prices are VERY reasonable. This place is the quintessential diner...the kind that you see on film...retro vibe with big windows and the countertop to match. Is it 5-star cuisine? No. If that's what you're looking for, then you will be disappointed. But it's good food, with great people working there that provide a welcoming family atmosphere. I'll take that any day of the week. read more

Shelly serves the BEST hot water and lemon this side of the Mississippi! Haha if you tell her that.. she'll know what that means :-)) We truly love Village Grille as our go to breakfast and lunch place in Claremont. Consistently good food and small town friendly service where you can have some good fun. Thanks Shelly and staff for being the best! read more

We've eaten at the Village Grille twice in the past month. We live in Orange Country but periodically visit our grandson who attends Pomona College. He had previously eaten at the Village Grille and enjoyed it. We had breakfast at 11:30 am. The food was great! I had biscuits and gravy. The best I've ever had. Hot and plenty of it. Others had scrambled eggs and a spinach omelet. Service was excellent. Our server was friendly and welcoming. The decor was fun and definitely the 50's. read more

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

Such a cute little town to come have breakfast! Great French toast with real butter, veggie omelette is super fresh, delicious strawberry lemonade. My daughter loves their cinnamon French toast (as she says, "It's fire ). Our server, Ciara, was so professional and sweet. Will definitely come back during mother daughter mornings read more

We came for breakfast. It's a cute small diner in the heart of downtown Claremont. They are open till 3:00 and they sat us pretty quickly. I had the gyro with onions and eggs. It was really yummy. The home potato's were really good, a must try. read more

Village Grille - Gyro Meat & Eggs - Diners Near Me - Claremont, California

First time checking out the village and came across this cute diner on Wednesday. Had the best Parmesan crust(wheat bread) turkey melt! They roasted their turkey breast. We also had two blueberries pancake combo. The pancakes size and thickness were just right. Slight crispy on the outside(just came out of the griddle!) and soft on the inside. Big blueberries. Best we ever had. Service was 5/5 stars. Price was right. Will def' go back again. read more

Lovely American diner in the Claremont Village. There's indoor and outdoor seating, and also a extended dining room around the corner. The food was great and the staff was nice and friendly. The corned beef was a little too salty, the French toast was really good and I loved the warm syrup. One star off because my cup was dirty, it still had someone else's lipstick marks on it. read more

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One of the reasons you visit a diner is that warm treatment and for that one may compromise comfort and top notch food. This place deprives you from all three and your left wondering why you spent money on ! Further more you get your eggs with some water to drink in the same plate incase your thirsty . .and the server is not even willing to take your check . .sometimes the only reason a place is in business is the scarcity and the lack of competition . . Well drive further next time read more

Village Grille - Poached eggs . .with the water !! - Diners Near Me - Claremont, California

Best breakfast in the village. Traditional, hometown diner vibes with great service and retro designs inside. All food was amazing, and you HAVE TO get the sausage it was so good. Such good vibes in here. read more

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Always a great time visiting this place for breakfast. The ambiance, staff, and food are amazing. I really appreciate the positive vibes of the servers here. They are always welcoming, polite, and deliver exceptional service. The food is very consistent and gives a home cook style. read more

Village Grille - Diners Near Me - Claremont, California

What a gem. Them old school diner spots sure hits different. It's a small spot but don't be fooled, Just wait 10-15 mins and you'll get to eat pure delicious. Service was on point food was on point the vibe was on point. read more

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