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    Waffle Cafe

    3.7 (280 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    French toast is great.
    Hex A.

    The ambiance at this place is great, it gives me a classical cabin vibe. The food was peak, the waffles were great, and so was the French toast and eggs. The service was great, our waiter was super polite and the food came super fast. My family had a great time here. This is our new spot!

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    Ann T.

    Like others have mentioned this is an old-time diner that has been in this location for years with pretty much the same staff and repeat customers. Place is large, we've gone there when it's been busy and when it's slow and the service is always efficient and friendly. Prices are also good and portion sizes are large. We like that the meats are good quality, ham, bacon, and sausage. We've tried just about all the diners in Manteca and their bacon and breakfast sausage is the best. Even when we ordered the mini or light entrées, we still end up taking leftovers home. We also like the pancakes which are huge and fluffy.

    Split for us, waffle shop omelet
    Mary H.

    We were promptly seated on a Sunday at about 1pm and ordered beverages right away. I tried the corned beef hash and eggs, ordered crispy corner beef with eggs on the lighter side as I don't like dry scrambled eggs. Corned beef was mushy, not crispy though. Also ordered the hash browns crispy and it came with biscuits and gravy. My goodness! So so much food! I had at least a whole meal for two left over! Hubby got chorizo and eggs, with potatoes. Again, giant sized and at least another meal. It was good, not great but server was fantastic.

    Country Omelette with country potatoes and Enchilada Omelette.

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    Always consistently good food exactly like I order it. Wait staff are very friendly and efficient. A definite "go to favorite"

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    Definitely a hole in the wall place can't speak on cleanliness but the food is good. Lori is our favorite waitress

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    Good breakfast options. Waitresses are friendly and apt of locals go here so you know it's good.

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    Great friendly service. The place was packed but are food came out timely and warm. Portion to price was fair and we will return.

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    My go too when I'm the mood for a great big breakfast always consistent and Hugh portion...service always great best breakfast place in town

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    Mangy Moose Cafe

    4.5(755 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    The Mangy Moose is exactly the kind of place I love stumbling across. It has a genuine old-school…read morediner feel that you just don't get from the big chain restaurants anymore. The place is narrow, with a long counter running down the length of it and additional seating tucked away in the back. Grab a seat at the counter and the grill is literally right on the other side, so you get a front-row seat to the action while your breakfast is being made. And honestly, the entertainment is half the experience. The cooks and wait staff are constantly joking, talking, and giving each other a hard time. Their friendly banter is so natural that I found myself wondering if this was a family-run business. Whether it is or not, they definitely have that kind of chemistry. They also seemed to know just about every regular who walked through the door. Between the conversations, laughter, open grill, and familiar faces, I couldn't help thinking I'd somehow wandered onto an episode of Cheers, only instead of sitting at the bar with a beer, I was at the counter with coffee and a seriously impressive breakfast. I ordered The Moose Omelet, and apparently the moose isn't just there for decoration. This thing is a beast. Four eggs packed with crisp bacon, linguica, sausage, ham, green onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, and thin-sliced potatoes that reminded me of scalloped potatoes, all folded into the omelet and blanketed with melted cheddar cheese. Their homemade pico was delicious and went perfectly with the omelet. What I liked most about The Mangy Moose is that it doesn't feel manufactured or overly polished. It's a real neighborhood diner with character, generous food, friendly people, and the kind of atmosphere that's becoming harder and harder to find. I may have walked in as the new guy, but it definitely feels like the kind of place where, after a few visits, everybody really would know your name. I'll be back. Five stars.

    Came to have some breakfast & it smells amazing outside. Unfortunately I was given A grill cheese…read moreand Tuna but I had asked for a Tuna Sandwich. My gf asked for a Belgian Waffle & Egg Whites total was $27 which was not bad. I just wish I could've got what I ordered ... service was great. It's a country kind of ambiance. Honestly not coming back.

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    Mangy Moose Cafe - Swiss Omelet w/ Hash Brown

    Swiss Omelet w/ Hash Brown

    Mangy Moose Cafe - Inside

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    The Hangar Socialhouse

    The Hangar Socialhouse

    4.9(10 reviews)
    5.8 mi

    First and foremost thank you to Caroline her Husband, Natalie and Angelica for being great host and…read moreproviding us with this what felt like a personal dining experience. Hour of arrival was around 5pm. We were greeted by Natalie and welcome in. We sat at the bar. Shortly after we were greeted by Caroline. We spoke about what brought us here. I explained to her i saw thier Yelp page and a pictures of a pizza caught my eye. She explains in detail of what she is doing with this style of pizza and the ingredients she uses. We were sold. We ordered 3 new haven style pizza or apizza as advertised. We ordered the Mozz , Margherita and one not on the menu Pepperoni hot honey apizza. This is the order she suggested we have them and we complied. I'm no expert of new haven style pizza but I'll watched enough Dave Portnoy to maybe not necessarily be a judge but to recognize what makes a apizza. Let me start by saying these pizzas were delicious. As for the characteristics of a new haven there were some. I'll let you be the judge by the picture or your own experience dinning here. We tried all 3 as they were coming out the oven and also tried them with Caroline customizations. In short they elevated the apizza. She also mentioned she puts some parmigiano reggiano on her pizza and has a big wheel of it in the back which I didn't get the chance to see and take a picture. None the less another thing to like about her pizza.. Natalie crafted some fine spirits for us to accompany our pizzas although I wish they were a bit more unbalanced in a good way but then again the are mixed drink. The ambiance was great with Contemporary jazz playing. I like jazz so it was delightful. If you are at the bar you may need to talk a little louder to your friend. 3 pizzas 5 mixed drinks plus tip $190. I will certainly be back with my wife I think she will like the Alfredo pasta. Caroline signature dish. Heavy cream she says.

    Wow! What an unexpected treasure. Some of the best pizza we've had since Italy. Not the typical…read more"American" pizza. Everything is scratch made by hand and scrumptious. The owner Caroline is effusive and enthusiastic about her cooking and it comes through in the flavor. We had the Mozz/Margherita pizza and the Caroline salad. Both were amazing. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. We bought some baklava to go. She promised it would be the best we ever tasted. Don't miss this gem.

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    The Hangar Socialhouse - Mozzarella dressed with balsamic oil and olive oil.. Caroline inspired.

    Mozzarella dressed with balsamic oil and olive oil.. Caroline inspired.

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    Ernie's Food & Spirits - ORA salmon - that crust was magical ‍

    Ernie's Food & Spirits

    4.3(495 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$$$

    This review is long overdue. I came here earlier this year for a birthday dinner, and while I…read moreenjoyed the evening, the food just didn't leave much of an impression. The restaurant is connected to (or at least shares a building with) the casino, so parking can be a little tricky. Most of the lot was full when we arrived, and I ended up parking on the street. Inside, it's really cute. They have a great wine display right when you walk in, a cozy dining area, and a small outdoor patio that looked like a nice spot to sit. Service was good. Nothing over the top, but friendly and exactly what you'd expect. The menu sounded fantastic, which made me really excited. We ordered oysters, lobster bisque, filet mignon, scallop pasta, lobster mac and cheese, and I had an Old Fashioned. The oysters and bisque were both okay, the filet and pasta were decent, but honestly nothing really stood out. The biggest disappointment was the lobster mac and cheese. If you love lobster mac like I do and always order it when it's on the menu, I'd skip this one. It wasn't really mac and cheese at all. The sauce didn't taste cheesy, the presentation wasn't appealing, and it ended up being one of my least favorite versions I've had. Overall, it's a nice restaurant with a good atmosphere, but the food just didn't wow me. If someone invited me back for another celebration, I'd happily go. It just wouldn't be my first choice if I were picking the restaurant myself.

    This was my boyfriend & I's third time going to Ernie's to celebrate our anniversary. We found this…read moreplace on a whim a couple years ago. A hole in the wall - a hidden gem - it is just that. Everything we have had from the restaurant has been 10/10. The service also happens to be exceptional. I can't express it enough, please come and support this business and restaurant. You'll be addicted like us and keep coming back for more.

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    Ernie's Food & Spirits - Dining area but we are seated in a booth

    Dining area but we are seated in a booth

    Ernie's Food & Spirits - Bay Bristol Scallops over Bucatini Pasta  Photo Credit: IG @tourthebay

    Bay Bristol Scallops over Bucatini Pasta Photo Credit: IG @tourthebay

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    Shooters - Delicious funnel fries (like churros)!

    Shooters

    4.1(250 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    I came out here for my son's doctor appointment but arrived earlier than expected, allowing me the…read morechance to check out Shooters. I was in the mood for a burger and almost went to in and out, so this was perfect timing. I loved the vibe very lively, filled with sports fans wearing jerseys and enjoying delicious food. I was greeted instantly, so I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with avocado and grilled onions, plus fries and a root beer. I also got my husband the same except a double burger. Now let's get into this burger , honestly the burger was FIRE definitely tasted real and homemade, and very filling. It was one of the best I've had in a while, and the avocado tasted so fresh lol. I loved it and deff will be back.

    excellent fried foods. tots, fries, and crosscut sweet potatoes were some of the best we've ever…read morehad - super crispy. not to say it was healthy, but it felt light, not heavy and oily like most places the nachos were ok. i think it's american nachos with mexican influence? the cops are very good. crispy but hefty enough to hold toppings. they use nacho cheese sauce spicy chicken sandwich is bad. i'd even be disappointed if i made that for myself at home. chicken was tough, overcooked, and very thin. out was mostly bread. habanero sauce for wings was very bland. i couldn't detect any habanero. it was definitely not spicy. service was good but we were bothered by mosquitoes and flies during dinner we'd definitely come back if we're craving for some fried potato products

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    Newest menu

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    Chili's

    Chili's

    3.0(349 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    I'm a big fan of Chili's now that they have this wonderful "3 for Me" deals, where you get a burger…read moreor crispy chicken sandwich, either one served with fries, a side salad or soup and even a drink of your choice. All of just $10.99! That's better than most fast food places for all that food and drink. Then on top of all that since I'm a Chili rewards member, I get a free refillable order of chips and salsa for the table. And I'll tell you, the guys on my crew and demolish that bowl of chips in no time, so we always get a refill for free! Last time at Chili's I decided to try this crispy chicken sandwich option after seeing a review on YouTube, looked good there, but when I got it, it was really dry and not nearly as good as the burger option. We go in here for lunch after getting gas and checking out the Costco nearby. Seated fine and the inside looks like most Chili's or even an Applebee's. The server is friendly. I think the service here is better then at Applebee's. I order my 3 for me "QP" burger with fries and the loaded potato soup for my side. I used to get the salads, but the portion size has gotten super dinky, so the soup is a better deal as far as filling tasty food goes. I ordered my burger "pink" (Chili's term of doneness). The other guys got burgers too, except the one other girl on my crew, she got some sort of Mexican chicken salad with guacamole. Service was fast enough we got in and out in less than an hour. I paid using that kiosk thingy on the table. That saves a lot of time too. The receipt get emailed to me for my records.

    I generally like Chili's and I've always enjoyed the food there. This was the first time I ordered…read morefajitas at Chili's and I liked them too. The portions are huge and very filling. The kids menu was also more than enough. The only thing I didn't like was the cleanliness. There were sauce stains and leftovers around the edges of the table from previous customers. Even the promotional menus sitting on the table looked dirty, and the game console felt sticky. Food wise, no complaints. I just think the cleaning could definitely be better.

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    Chili's
    Chili's

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    El Jardin - Chips & salsa

    El Jardin

    3.9(868 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    This is our go-to Mexican restaurant now. If you're a volume eater, go here!!! They have high…read morequality food at a high quantity (the plates are HUGE). Everything is priced very reasonably, too. Food: Two enchiladas with carne asada: 5/5 -- I prefer the salsa verde, but you can do red or both! Their big plates come with rice and refried beans. Bean dip: 5/5 -- I could come here just for this! Warm refried beans with crema, queso fresco, and salsa verde. Chips & Salsa: 5/5 -- Some of the chips are nice and puffy, which is a fun and different texture as you go through the basket. I always ask for extra salsa to eat with my meal! Service: Our servers have always been friendly and attentive! Ambiance: They play a mix of different Latin music, and they don't blast it through the speakers. The decor is cute and their bathroom is always clean!

    I thought I'd get some lunch to go. Ordered what I wanted…read moreplus the drink. I asked if I can get a couple of slices of Limes or lemons with my burrito that I had ordered at the counter.... The front counter lady said it would have to be an extra cost for a couple of slices of lemons or limes.....I asked her to run that be me again. She said it will coast extra for slices of limes or lemon. She said that Is their rule...it blew my mind That asked for limes for Mexican Food At charge . That was Greed and lacked any customer Satisfaction for 2 slices of lemon or lime. It is common practice that all Mexican Latino restaurants, taquerias, That serve Mexican food will Not charge for 2 slices of lemon or lime Cmon el Jardin you lost a good customer Over charging for lime slices...unbelievable It's the point of them just being greedy . Also on all Honesty el jardin manteca is priced way over the top for average Mexican food. !

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    Dining room

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    Dj’s Restaurant & Taphouse

    3.1(795 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    This place is a solid option if you find yourself in the area. There's a full bar with bar-top…read moreseating, along with booths. The main dining area is somewhat separated from the bar. Between the bar and dining area, there's plenty of seating, so finding a spot shouldn't be an issue. Side note: I'm not sure if this place was built underneath a spaceship, but once you step inside, you'll have zero cell phone service. Definitely something to keep in mind if you need to make a call or stay connected while you're here. The menu is fairly extensive and features a lot of the typical favorites you'd expect from a tap house. Once I tried their Avocado & Chicken Club Sandwich, I was hooked. The ingredients are consistently fresh and well-prepared, the chicken is always tender, and the French roll is soft and fresh. Pair it with your favorite drink, and you'll leave satisfied. During all of my visits, the waitstaff has been friendly, attentive, and helpful. Overall, this is a good choice if you're in the area and looking for a casual spot with good food, drinks, and plenty of seating.

    I ordered the veggie pizza, when it arrived I had a horrible realization: I already had this the…read morelast time I was here (I travel here for work periodically) and forgot that I didn't like it! It sounds great on paper but the execution falls short. For whatever reason they don't cook all the veggies with the pizza, instead, they heap on a bunch of raw veggies after it comes out on the oven so it's kinda like a salad. I'm guessing it's too much moisture to cook down all those veggies, in which case, put less veggies! The toppings should all be cooked! I'm leaving this review not only to inform you but to remind myself when I go back in 6 months! Also the wings were too vinegary. Pork belly bites were delish, service was fast and friendly. Round up from a 3.5 because they're better than the 3 stars they're currently at, all things considered.

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