Diner cuisine: the best places to taste it in Sacramento
22 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Wonderful attentive staff - seating was quick and service was fast. Omelet was made with the freshest ingredients - very tasty. Coffee cup was filled..."
Joe Gray
"Came by for a Sunday brunch meal! We were sat immediately, which was nice.
The two of ordered:
-XL combo $19.99: eggs, bacon, sausage and ham steak...."
Arthur T
"I had the corned beef hash. It’s the best I ever had since I’ve only been familiar with it out of a can. This is the only way I can have it now...."
Phylicia Simmons
"This is a great spot for breakfast/brunch. It’s family friendly & everyone is so welcoming. We ordered the fried green tomato eggs Benedict with a..."
Nicole P
"Very friendly staff. Quick service. Checked in on us many times and made sure our coffee was fresh and if we needed anything. Food was made with..."
George Gomez
"I ordered the veggie omelette, potatoes, and whole wheat toast. The omelette was great and they brought avocado for my toast to substite butter. Huge..."
Melissa Roberson
"First timer today
Jennifer was a pleasure this morning. Fantastic food. Eggs Benny speciality did not disappoint. Pancakes were great, soft but nice..."
Kirsten Leeper
"If you like homemade breakfast places this is a great spot. Came on a Sunday morning and it was packed. Fortunately counter service is first come..."
Krystina Jarema
"From the time that my son and I walked in to this establishment it had a homey feeling. From the lady who seated US.. down to the lady who said..."
Marilou Gonzales
"The food is great it's not cheap but you are getting high quality food for a decent price. We got the California omelette and the farmers scramble..."
"This place has the best food at reasonable prices. The employee jhonathan and Ray are excellent at there job. Will definitely be..."
Terresa Sloan
"Went with friends on a holiday Monday for lunch, service was quick and courteous. Collectively ordered Cajun rub wings, buffalo wings, fries,..."
Robert Surratt
"Words are not enough to explain how good their chicken is. You would need to actually come in and experience it for yourself. The way they cook the..."
Aly Yang
"Best fries and wings since I can remember. Burger was big and juicy. From the decor I expected mediocre food, I'm extremely surprised! Food portions..."
Acelynn Taylor
"Great food great..."
Deborah Shaffer
"Can't believe I have worked in the area for 3 years and never noticed this hidden gem!
Service was 100% the owner I assume was very kind
The wings..."
Travis Butler
"Best burgers in town and good prices!! I had no idea of this place till one day I decided to try it, this was by far one of the best decisions ever..."
Your’s Truly
"Great fish and chips basket, only 6.99 and the best I have eaten in a long while.
Very friendly and the restaurant is a charity for folks getting..."
Ken Maunder
"Great food. I love the atmosphere in this place. Everything from Customer Service to the food is excellent. I also enjoy the Spiritual music that's..."
Ms. Lisa
"Food was absolutely delicious and worth the price point. Service could have been a little faster but was nice kind warm and inviting. Would highly..."
Alexander King
"I have been waiting to try this place for so long and finally came on a day they were open and OMFG, so worth the wait!
Frenchies has the best loaded..."
Kristine Calvillo
"My family an i love this place! Our son loves the chicken basket; their so friendly there and the environment is extremely clean. Food is boooomb!!!..."
Sandra Beeman
"I normally don’t do reviews but I had to for this place. I freaking love it! Their fish and fries are sooo yummy and their sweet chili wings are..."
Savannah Bartholomew
"The buffalo wings are delicious! They are well cooked - crispy but not dry. The people there are friendly and the food comes out..."
Seth Munroe
"The food is good and cheap. The wings are twice the size of wingstop. It's a bit loud in there with the TV's going it reminds me of a sports bar..."
test test
"Went with my hubby n kids they had a blast. Food was great n very tasty. Very nice guys... Make sure you stop by. Oh n the prices are even..."
MiZ GaTa Avalos ArtS
"Had a party of eight that ordered a variety of their selection including burgers, chicken, fish, shrimp, and wings (of course). It was all delicious;..."
"I was pleasantly surprised to arrive at a nicely furnished, clean little cafe tucked away on the bottom floor of a nearby office building. A friendly..."
David Brotman
"This is such a cute little Cafe. I found this place on a whim because my toddler wanted a sandwich, they where 5 minutes from closing when I showed..."
Renee Delgado
"Love it here! Their special changes every day I think, so they have new things often. The only downside is that I never know what the special is..."
Sunny Mackey
"Probably the best tuna sandwich I've ever had. Best soup too. Thank you Sunnys Cafe...loved my lunch, can't wait to go..."
Rhonda Peppers
"The staff here was absolutely phenomenal.they really welcome you in and make you feel like you are part of the family. Tasty sandwiches.i recommend..."
Fayanne Kirkpatrick
"This place is under new management.
Great service, friendly staff, great food.
100%..."
EFREN OLIVAN
"Very friendly staff, good food! The breakfast burritos are huge! Potatoes in the burrito are russet with skin, I like that but some may..."
Gavin O
"Go here. They’re open early, the food is really yummy, and the staff is just lovable. We got the croissant breakfast sandwich and the chorizo..."
Grace Smith
"Nice find after being relocated during our stay in Sacramento. Friendly staff and nice breakfast choices. I got the chorizo burrito and a coffee...."
R Burke
"I had my kids birthday party at this Cafe and all the party participants tried the food it was very very yummy and tasty,, the place is very great..."
ayoota 34
"Best service we have ever had. Along with amazing food, and drinks. We had our dog with us outside and he had the sausage which he loved and was..."
Crystal Frost
"The food. The atmosphere. The service. Absolutely exceptional. They were so nice and so excited to share their culture, they gave me samples of..."
Adam Cohen
"Had the pineapple and mango smoothie and it was yum! Amazing location and outstanding..."
Rajkumar Karthikeyan
"Since I wrote this review they have changed ownership. No longer a place I am fond of. Might try again, but not sure. Original Review: This place is..."
Mitchell Ryan
"Very nice Cafe in a corner business building. The lady there was really nice n had great customer service skills. The food was good lots to choose..."
Shawna Fritz
"Outstanding customer service, food was good and coffe was on..."
Sonny Vang
"A beautiful spot with quick service. The staff working here are full of amazing people, they love welcoming you. I love the varieties they have,..."
"Fantastic new lunch or dinner spot in the Pocket. So much variety from the Impossible Burger, to the Pineapple Pork Bao, specialty Lattes, and..."
Kathi Windheim
"Really not a bad place. They have a a variety of Asian cuisine here. There is Japanese, Hawaiian, Chinese, hamburgers, and sandwiches. They can do a..."
Arabica beans (GrootRoots)
"They do a great job in making things the way you want. I like my Japanese food the way my parents made it...not sweet and without a ton of sauce..."
David Morikawa
"Excellent option in the Pocket Greenhaven area. Solid Bahn Mi..."
El Viajero
"Impossible 🍔 and Vietnamese sandwich was delicious. Family run and friendly..."
Cyndy Ong
"I first heard about this restaurant because they were working with Meals on Wheels to feed seniors. I decided to check them out because I appreciated..."
Jackie W
"Good food. This time I had the Moco Loco over fried rice. The burger patty was char-grilled, very..."
Dan Albertson
"!!!!!!VEGAN FRIENDLY!!!!!
Oh my goodness they have the BEST vegan Philly cheesesteak I’ve ever had. I live in Roseville and I would legit drive all..."
Ella
"First timers today. We tried their Pork Bahn Mi sandwiches, they were delicious. One of the best we’ve had. We had the house fried rice was yummy..."
Kristi Naso
"I ordered there bahn mi chicken sandwich and was so happy I bought 3 more to go so friends can taste it. My husband had the plate lunch and it put..."
Tania Ng Lam
"I tried their ATA (A Taste Above) cheeseburger. One of the best burgers I've ever had. Their garlic fries are delicious. They were hot and crispy..."
Joseph Trejo
"I have been meaning to go where's my wife for a while. My wife and I are in the area and finally decided to stop by. It is a nice and clean place..."
Kamaran Jaleel
"Has the best vegan Philly cheesesteak in the world! I don't know why it disappeared off both the Grubhub and Doordash menus! :(..."
Aly Jacques
"Great food and great service. Absolutely love their ATA (A Taste Above) Burger! Great seasoned burger with deep fried jalapeno chips. Love this place..."
Robert Neil
"I ordered the chicken katsu. It was hot, crispy, and delicious...so were the sides! Very nice people. Will be going back again. Support your..."
Gail Cho
"Everytime I go here everything is hot, fresh, and we'll priced. I love the garlic shrimp, I'm going to come here every day and have everything on the..."
"I highly recommend this place.......!
The Specials menu really is.
Tuesday they had a Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich, it was terrific.
Frank snd his..."
Peter Robertson
"Favorite local breakfast. The pumpkin and ginger spice pancakes were delicious and the bottomless coffee always..."
Felicia James
"Number one place to take out of town visitors for great food, atmosphere and wonderful service. A wonderful plus advert for Sacramento! Thank you,..."
Sharon Robbins
"Had breakfast there and it was good in everybody was friendly. Plus it was very clean. I would recommend it whoever wants to go for breakfast or..."
Michele Cantu
"Catching up with some old friends we stopped in Flapjacks for breakfast. The food was delish and they have a fish tank inside with a fish that swims..."
Michael Lofton
"We were looking for a place to take our daughter for breakfast and my husband found Flapjacks online. We read some reviews and decided to give it a..."
Crystal Wilson Schmidt
"Everyone seems happy to work here, always friendly, eager to please and even the boss shows up for work! Amazing place and..."
Jen Pope
"It was our first time eating at flapjacks. We procrastinated and now I wish we didn't. The temporary spot is nice, the food is great, service was..."
Patrick A Kent
"I love this place! Our server Joydell was amazing and very sweet! Definitely coming..."
Cory Almanzo
"Always good food, fantastic staff. So glad they found a place to use after their..."
Barbara Strong
"Seriously delicious and met my waffle craving expectations! Lots of options, kinda fancy comfortable and large restaurant. Very friendly staff and..."
Magenta Hearts
"Been there several times and have never been disappointed. Food is great and staff is..."
Patricia Riesland
"My new breakfast and brunch spot. FlapJacks Diner is as American as it gets! Friendly and fast service, food always hits the spot. I recommend the..."
Ivan Isguerra
"Wow! I have to say this breakfast is by far the best breakfast I’ve had in a long time. It’s my first time here and the food was cooked correctly..."
Janett Gomez
"A nice diner. Food is good. Great service. Good breakfasts and lunches. Parking was easy. The half pound burger was very..."
Kelly Drake
"Super fast seating and pretty good service. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is that the eggs were a little runny on my scramble and our..."
kristina guzman
"Classic diner with wonderful breakfast. The waitress was such a sweetheart. it was super busy but we were seated pretty quickly. The portions are..."
Kayla Rigby
"Nice staff food tasted very good they have the ( buckwheat flour) gluten free pancakes stack yummy but unfortunately I can't eat buckwheat grain as a..."
Zohara Ankaoua
"Amazing service from the moment we walked in. Staff was warm and welcoming, the food was scrumptious, and the atmosphere was lovely. Definitely my..."
Ricky Melgar
"I want to go back & eat there again. That's how great there food is. P.S. There's a card on the window telling us there's a car show in June Scottish..."
Jan Graffigna
"Delicious food and personal service in the great diner tradition! Wait staff, cooks and management are excellent! Many thanks! We'll be back..."
Annita Klimecka
"Excellent service for starters. This establishment is very very clean and friendly. The food was cooked as ordered and tasted..."
Joe
"First time going here. Food was great, had chicken fried steak with 3 eggs and side of pancakes. Loved the pancakes and the size of them. Couldn't..."
Guillermo Campos Jr
"This place is a hidden gem. It was a cold, dreary Monday morning and I was leaving in the early afternoon. When I woke up I knew exploring Old..."
Charley Oxley
"A great breakfast place with many options. I opted for chicken fried steak with flapjacks and eggs. The flapjacks had crispy edges, which I love, and..."
A C
"Fantastic breakfast! Every meal was absolutely loaded and was delicious. I would highly recommend this to anyone passing through the area or any..."
Saxon Cummins
"If you're in the area, you should go here for sure. I went for breakfast, twice, and was not disappointed. The service was really good, the meal got..."
Dustin J.
"This place was spectacular, the food was amazing. I had a great time. The biscuits and gravy were a fantastic delight. The farmers scramble was..."
benjaminGonzlez
"Old school diner breakfast. The Bacon and pancakes are Great!! Good quality food and the Country potatoes are the real deal. Cool nostalgic..."
Shanika Santos
"Friendly staff and affordable good food. The strawberries were delicious and they have yummy ranch dip for..."
"First time here and let me just say, it has been the best breakfast place I have been to so far! I had the Big Daddy and it was delicious!!! The..."
Guadalupe Sanchez Quintana
"Love this place awesome service delicious food
fast friendly close to home family friendly will recommend this place to..."
Lashunda Lee
"This is the second time we have gone, during the busiest time and it was great. My fiance and I went with our favorites (chicken fried steak for her..."
Roxanne Schick
"Delicious...My 1st time and won't be my last. I truly would recommend thos place, didn't wait long & customer service was great!..."
Antonette Lee
"Here now... Sunday 10am. No waiting. Friendly staff. Very fast service. Food was..."
Mike Likes Drinks
"This place is just awesome. The food was great! And service even better (which would be hard to accomplish) such a cute little place and the prices..."
Devyn Swift
"Great environment, very kid friendly, service was great, our food arrived promptly, and everyone here was SO nice! We had the biscuits & gravy,..."
KawiGirl
"A Real Surprise. Went to this place on the advice of a Sacramento tourist magazine and wow. This place is great, its a small family type business..."
Tucker
"AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!! The only thing that beats the food is the..."
Brett
"Ooooohhhh yessssss!. Wow. Great breakfast food and time-travel as a bonus! This place has the small-town, kitschy feel I'd never have expected to..."
PKPhoto
"Best staff ever. It is always fun to come here. Good comfort food at good..."
Rick Schlosser
"When I was a teenager I used to come here every month after a local swap meet. The food and service was fantastic back then. 25 years later I..."
BG
"Best breakfast ever!!!. Never heard of this place before urban spoon. decided to try it out. we are very happy we did. the country fried steak is the..."
Chris Dandino
"Breakfast done right. Can't wait to go back. Top five breakfast place of all time. Will probably be #1 after a couple more trips. Sooo much good food..."
Nate
"Mr. Huge and hot chocolate! Staff treats you like family every time. Great food (and lots of it) for..."
Caitlink9
"are you from the east coast and miss good southern food? are you reminiscing about the last time you had a decent piece of corn bread? if you..."
Cierra Houtz
"This was my first time here so I can only rate the biscuits and gravy, it was really good. Coffee comes in a 'stay at the table' carafe that keeps it..."
Tim Taylor
"Our first visit. The staff and patrons could not be any nicer. Super homey, great food (& portions), and service. Cannot wait to..."
Brad Martin
"This is a very enjoyable spot. A huge breakfast menu. Fair prices. Has the funkiest decor withe a big electric train circling the dining room..."
Clay Kemper
"Home run! A friend referred me here and cannot have been most happiest that we have this as our number one fave breakfast place now. Yolanda was the..."
Crystal
"Went there for lunch with a coworker of mine. Had a wonderful experience! The decor is very unique, and the vibe is definitely there. Our server was..."
Gary Miller
"Was out in Sacramento for my birthday weekend and came across this gem of a place for breakfast. Beyond glad because this place was beyond fantastic..."
Bryan Espana-Chavez
"I Can see why this place is so highly rated. I feel like I just discovered gold!! I will definitely comeback many times more. The French toast was..."
Bullplace
"This place is always a pleasant experience. Very quaint and kitchy decor. Had a great meal and service on Halloween. One of my all time favorite..."
Chris Johnstone
"Cricket country kitchen is a family favorite and a Sacramento hidden gem. Every meal feels home made and warms not just the stomach, but also the..."
"This was our first visit here. For the first time in a long time, my husband's steak (ordered medium rare) actually came out the way he ordered it!..."
Pearl's Properties
"It was Sunday at 9am a single party of four waiting outside. You need to use download the Yelp app to be placed on a wait list. I guess the people..."
Bill
"Decided to stop by Toasted Rooster Cafe for a late lunch. We were sat immediately.
We ordered:
-rustic flight $26, what the donkey, mango rooster,..."
Arthur T
"We had the eggs Benedict and Breakfast tacos. They were both very good ! Brandi, the waitress was great. Definitely quality Ingredients. The kitchen..."
Chris DuHain
"Great place for breakfast. The food is great, and the portions were great. Service was awesome and attentive. The menu is one of a kind when it comes..."
Abraham Carranza
"I had my birthday brunch here and it was fantastic. The waitstaff, the food and the mimosas were amazing. Fun lively atmosphere, clean and..."
Semilla Muellner
"I really LOVED the food. We ordered the Fearless Rooster, the strawberry nested bread (waffle) and a Garden Bird Skillet.
All three were fantastic...."
Lorenzo López
"The service was great our server was working the room really well. The place was clean and the decor was kitschy. I snapped a pic of the rooster in..."
Eric Poole
"My 4 star review was upgraded to 5 because our server (maybe Jazzy) noticed we had been waiting for over 1/2 hour since ordering and brought a warm..."
Tim Castleman
"Fantastic place for casual breakfast. The food is so flavorful, and the portions are good. The staff was very friendly. I am happy they are expanding..."
"I’ve wanted to come here for a while now, finally got to try their breakfast and pies! The restaurant is old fashioned and they play oldies to..."
Ari
"Absolutely great food , the fried chicken is delicious crisp and perfectly cooked inside . The seasoning and crust is tasty . The highlight is there..."
nithin george
"A small hole in the wall type of excellent restaurant with what looked to be a husband and wife team running the place. One would take the order..."
Kevyn Baca
"A very nice cozy feel and the food is great till the last bite. And I got To-go so it will taste even better if you dine..."
good times
"LET ME TELL YOU… them hot chicken and waffles is a GAME CHANGER!!! wow!!! Best I’ve had in sac so far. The heat was perfect, the crunch, the..."
bestxXbudXxlayf
"Came by Sarom's Southern Kitchen for the first time!
For the two of us, we ordered:
-collard greens: a bit salty
-cornbread good: need to eat fast..."
Arthur T
"The omelette was good. The people were nice. The table edges on both tables I touched were sticky. Don’t go in thirsty-12oz cup of tea was $3 and..."
Rocky Williams
"A slice of Southern Cuisine near the capital of California. Great place to eat if you're looking for some soul comfort..."
Ashleigh Bell
"Man all I can say is phenomenal! I ate every single bite. This was my first time ever coming here every time I drive past it it’s usually packed...."
BigBrownRonn
"I ordered the chicken fried steak. I normally never get this. It was ok. I stole some of my brothers fried chicken from his chicken and waffles. They..."
Phylicia Simmons
"I went fir brunch & had the fried chicken wings and waffles, 4 whole wings. Waffles were cooked right & chicken was delicious. I normally avoid soul..."
Lori Stoudemire
"Food was absolutely amazing! I had tge country fried steak and you could tell it was not just a frozen patty. It was fresh and the breading was on..."
Amanda Ralston
"Exactly what you hope for in a soul food restaurant. Large portions and exceptional taste. Wait staff very friendly and we never had to wait for a..."
Allison Stephens
"Best chicken and waffles we've had in Sacramento.
This is unassuming home style southern restaurant.
Customer service is excellent. Very warm and..."
aprylkristine
"Loved their food. Everything we ordered was very tasty. We ordered collard greens, Burger and fries, spicy fried chicken sandwich, jambalaya, shrimp..."
Vandana Mukherjee
"Best jambalaya and cheese grits. Food is always on point and the pies are always delicious. My mom loves the carrot cake and the biscuits and gravy...."
Ash Delgado
"First time going to Sarom's and I was not disappointed. The food I ordered was hot and delicious. I ordered the egg combo with pork chops. My sides..."
"I parked my truck crossed the street and walked to Black Bear Diner on Christmas Day. They had a special menu for Christmas. The breakfast was..."
Ilkay Karadag
"Wow! This diner is big. My 6-year-old loves the bears, my 70+ year-old mom loves the ambiance, and I love the staff.
This location has a banquet room..."
Beth Seren
"It was busy while I went so you can tell they were understaffed, but the server was great and did what they could with the amount of tables they had...."
Jose Negrete
"Talk about a dining surprise. Our family had to drive from San Fran to Reno due to flight issues and stopped here with it being right off the..."
Am Pm
"We love Black Bear diner. Every time we visit we get a great meal and awesome service. Our most recent visit on the evening of 10/27 was the best..."
Cedfam Gaming
"The Black Bear Diner was a great place to eat. I went there twice during my stay in Sacramento. I had the chicken fried steak Benedict which was..."
Steve Vultao
"Great place and atmosphere to eat ate! Really enjoyed the food and service! The bun in the pic was smushed only because I had to take a bite first!..."
Branden Powell
"Big restaurant, decent food and service. The Joe's Hobo Omelette was good,..."
Vinh W (Sally)
"The pancakes offered here are delicious, and their coffee is good too. It's worth commending that they open their doors as early as 6am, catering to..."
Rashmi Jadhav
"Food was good and large portions as always. The wait sucked 30 just to get seated then our server was slow. From when we sat down ordered ate and..."
"Very good place good burger it will make your belly real..."
Jadyn Garrett
"Great Salad. I stayed in the hotel that shares a parking lot with this place for a few days and avoided this restaurant until the last night. Mostly..."
EmptyBee
"Can't wait to go back again!. Nice atmosphere...clean, oldies playing in the background, individual jukeboxes on each table, vintage memorabilia and..."
Bunny
"Their chocolate milkshake was great!
Husband had a club sandwich with potato salad. He said it was very..."
Deanne Sprinkle
"Step back in time, when you visit
this local branch of a Northern California chain of 60s-style diners . Tasty comfort food served quickly by..."
Circa2846
"I'm always a fan of the atmosphere when I enter Mel's. The customer service was also great, even though my family arrived when it was packed we had..."
Johnny Sanchez
"Old school American diner style eatery offering a selection of all day breakfast and classic burgers and sandwiches. I like the vintage old time..."
Sovatha
"Ample parking, Quick service, friendly staff, decent size portions and plenty of choice. The food was fresh including chicken..."
A B
"They let us stay a long time after eating. I gave only 4 stars on atmosphere because the cigarette smoke from the employee on break outside was..."
Lance Haines
"Need a tasty, hearty, sugar meal? Need to find a place late at night? Mel’s is the go to! Recently visited this location on Howe near Arden, and..."
Adam Levy
"Delicious food! Cooked just right. I had a patty melt, I substituted the traditional swiss cheese for the cheddar on the menu. I had a side salad..."
Sue W
"so good and has all food options, they have restroom..."
Halah Mohammed
"We were a group of 9, celebrating a birthday! They were very nice when we told them that we were celebrating a birthday! The waitress started us..."
Laurie Chaidez
"Went to Mel's for lunch on a Sunday at noon. Did not have to wait for a table. Had a San Francisco burger with sweet potato fries and a chocolate..."
K Nelson
"Good service here. Nice people working here and the food came out quick. Invited some friends here and I got myself a tuna melt sandwich with..."
Antonio Alarcón
"Excellent Service…. Saturday night 9:30 pm We were seated instantly. . Food was served quickly and Chef took his time to make the tomato 🍅..."
Weezy Jefferson
"Omg the food AND Service was phenomenal, Our waiter was super friendly, funny and knew the menu... he interacted with us and made us feel we were in..."
"Amazing place! Reminds me of a speak easy!! Food was amazing along with the ambiance and staff! Life music on Saturday .. They have a grand piano and..."
"This is the place to go and enjoy a meal. I ordered the T-bone steak a medium rare, and it was perfectly seasoned and cook just the way I like my..."
Jesse Higa
"Decided to go to a mom and pop place for lunch with the husband. Stopped by and I had the Buffalo Chicken sandwich and hash browns and he had the..."
Santolina M
"I use to go here when I was a child and everything was very personable and home-cooked goodness! I would compare this place to Denny's even reaching..."
iSaiah Scott
"They are not shy in portion size. We love authentic, chip in your plates, torn booth breakfast spots. Here will be another favorite to add to our..."
Crystal
"This is one of our favorite restaurants to go to here in South Sacramento. It's a classic Mom and Pop place with old time atmosphere. You see A LOT..."
Anne Norton
"This restaurant is a local staple. We love to come here every once and awhile. My partner had beef livers and onions while I had the chef salad. Both..."
Ed Variz
"Wonderful place food was awesome. Waitress was very kind, courteous bubbly. And was giving a big enough portion to fill me..."
Gilbert Arrington
"What can I say about Mr.Perry's that locals don't already know, this is our go to place any day anytime...
It's a cozy restaurant that's been here a..."
G.Castillo
"Their biscuits and gravy are on point! Great service! Our waitress was friendly and attentive. We were headed home from Tahoe and this was the best..."
Taura Scott
"Delicious lunch and dinner options. Their customer service is excellent. Prices are fair considering today's economy. I highly recommend eating..."
David D.
"Mr. Perry's has been in business for decades. It is a true diner. The decor and sitting is definitely in need of an upgrade. But if you want a..."
Yolanda Harper
"The steak breakfast (and specials) are such a great deal!! Service was a bit slow but we still appreciated our waiters efforts, there was only one..."
Gina S
"Charming in every way!
The anesthetics are pleasant, friendly and speedy staff, and great-tasting..."
"Great Pancakes. The best pancakes and they now have T-Bone steak, friendly staff and the reupholster on the booths is..."
Tina Smith
"Quiet & good. Nice little hole in the wall, I'm all for helping out the small guy. Bacon & chees burger juicy and fries were nice and..."
Kody0617
"Chili burger was delicious! My husband's steak was tender and flavorful. Highly..."
Juliesa
"Long time customer.(No More). I've been going to this restaurant for over 50 years. I've been to every location that Joe ever opened. I moved to..."
Jim
"Great food,entertaining atmosphere. Our favorite dishes are Lil Joe's burgers and steak..."
Smarrach
"Good old fashion food and service. The key word is "good". Both the food and the service were great. I was glad as I was hoping it would be in this..."
Amy
"Love Lil Joe's. The hamburgers are great, friendly, the service fast and prices are for the frugal. My kids enjoy the pancakes and wife the pork..."
Robert
"Checking out reviews to see if you should go to Lil Joe's? Look no further! Lil Joe's Is the perfect diner breakfast and lunch meals you're looking..."
MsDaemonette “Lyzz”
"Really good diner food. Great covered patio. Bacon French toast was LUX! Covered in fruit and syrup, hands down best breakfast dessert I’ve had in..."
Harue Seki
"I used to go to Lil Joe's as a teenager when it was open for 24 hours. I was sad to see 👀 it closed a while back. And now it has reopened with..."
MICHELLE EDDINGS
"Lil Joe's on Del Paso BLVD. Has been a family fave for so long. As a child, my family took me so many happy memories. In the 1980s and 90' s, I took..."
NaNa La Rogue
"Amazing Diner. Was greeted as soon as we entered and made to feel like we been there before. Ordered the chicken fried steak and T bone. Both were..."
Jarrard Payne
"The food is amazing! I appreciate the customer service! They alway have everything ready for me. I definitely 💯 percent recommend Lil..."
Chris Souza
"Love this place. Our new favorite breakfast place. The owner is always working so hard to make guests feel..."
Liz Bryant
"I was a customer of the old Little Joe's and I stopped going there. It took me a long while to drive and Park and go inside and eat, I was pleasantly..."
Hollis Folts
"Great Place! Like a real old fashioned diner. Reasonable and large portions. Will come back!..."
Courbet
"OMG. The crab cake breakfast was sooooo good. Fun old school diner with excellent food. Friendly service. Easy parking. Highly recommend. Drinks..."
Melissa Jones
"I go way back to the 70s when it comes to Little Joe's steakhouse. It's got a new owner. I've only eaten here once and had the biscuits and gravy. It..."
oath keeper
"I was looking on Google Maps for a steak breakfast, and what a find! Lil Joe's has been open almost 70 years, and the clientele is the old faithful..."
Richard Hamilton - Gibbs
"Ana is a wonderful, attentive server! Made our breakfast experience excellent. We will request you upon our return! Best server we have had so..."
Rebecca Davis
"The first time there, I felt like I've been going there for years. Friendly staff and owner. Real home..."
Brad Ruben
"Great family owned breakfast diner. The monte cristo and burgers are on point. The breakfast burrito with chorizo is fire..."
Bryan Jones
"Lil Joes is one of our favorite local go to places for weekend breakfast. We used to frequent Joes when it was open 24/7, but hours have changed and..."
Roxanne Dee
"The phenomenal customer service, atmosphere was pleasing... food was comforting! Come and enjoy and find out..."
"Under the word of mouth recommendation from a coworker, I decided to give this rejuvenated location a shot over lunch. Not only was it one of the..."
Wade Lucas
"Open for a month under new ownership with ample outside tables in addition to the cozy inside counter. Plus 1⭐️ for the dog friendly shaded..."
Yeahoo Whoyah
"Tried a Georgia mock tail and fried Cauliflower for afternoon snack. Both were excellent! I’ll be back.
There was no wait around 2pm..."
Suzanne Murphy
"Upon arrival the restaurant staff was welcoming, and attentive to get us seated. The outside waiting area was shaded and the staff was communicative..."
Carlos Flores
"Ever since reading about this place, and the new owner's story as well as the adversity she's overcome, I knew I wanted to try this place...well it..."
Tony Younger
"Full disclosure, I only actually found this place because I was looking for an alternative to a chain pancake Diner.
Walking up, the limited menu..."
TW Cook
"Everything about this place is fantastic - the setting, the food and the people. Go here. Do it..."
Chad Vander Veen
"I finally was able to try this place today. When I walked in the two worker's up front was really nice and pleasant. Which made for a good..."
dallas breedlove
"I love the atmosphere. I'm going to use their place for a scene in a future movie of mine. The burgers are the best in Sacramento. And the HOT..."
Tyroil Smoochie-Wallace
"We had a delicious chicken sandwich and burger. Service was excellent/friendly and price was right. We will..."
Josh Bardet
"Thank you for reinventing this landmark burger joint with beautiful burgers, salads and - yes - alcohol. Thanks to N'Gina, Chloe, and Grace, and the..."
Anne Shuck
"A classic burger joint, under new ownership, great old school burger with quality ingredients. They are still working out permits so outdoor seating..."
Bill Wickersham
"So super good. Fresh maid prebiotic drinks, fresh-picked mint and rosemary. Burgers were amazing.. can't wait to go back.
Card or digital payment..."
Sarah Palmer
"Ate here today after jury duty. It is located right across the street from the train at I and 12. They have been in business for 85 years.
The..."
Kimberly
"Updated review: Jimmy's continues to offer excellent food and service. They have limited indoor seating and plenty of outdoor seating. They recently..."
Matthew Morgan
"Here in Sac just for overnight, we wanted a quick stop for breakfast. Jim Denney's was a short walk from our hotel. As soon as we walked in, it felt..."
Stacy Murphy
"Tasty comfort food. Wonderful people are making it happen in front and behind the house. I'm definitely going back here when I'm in..."
Eriverto Garcia
"Great place for a hole in the wall place. Very nice staff of 2. Very limited bar and bar stool seats only, most are very worn out. Maybe 12 seats..."
"This place is great to come for breakfast when your starving, the servings are big and good. A little different from the normal but is great. The..."
Jesus C
"Great food and awesome service young lady Jessica who works in the cardinal practice session is super friendly and professional and very..."
Cookie Gee
"Staff is very nice. Great burgers. They allow event parking if you come in to eat before the..."
Jesse Ponder
"Pretty good food at pretty good prices during their happy hour on weekdays. Had appetizers and a Diet Coke the last time I was in Sacramento for a..."
Michael Fitzgerald
"This use to be a Perko's restaurant, but now it's under new ownership. I stayed next door at Vagabond Inn, so I stopped here for lunch while awaiting..."
Crystal Garcia
"Conveniently located right off the freeway this place offers really good food and great customer service, they're very attentive. It's very clean. I..."
Willie J Hernandez
"This location used to be a Denny's and I'm now sure when it changed but a friend and I stopped by and I was impressed. I ordered the crepes and they..."
Robert Dodge
"Classic American diner. The breakfast wasn't gourmet but it was decently portioned. I was impressed with the crepes. They are sizable so brace for..."
keyconversations
"Great food and great service, come check it..."
Eduardo Martinez
"I've been here twice this month and have no complaints. It's a pleasant experience.
The food is great (as are the portions ) and the staff is..."
Francisco Velez
"This place has the most amazing breakfast in Sac. This is my go-to when I want delicious breakfast, in large quantity, at great prices.
Not to..."
Jakobi Thomas
"Had breakfast here on Easter. Really good food, portions are huge, and theres a lot under 10 bucks. Really good service, and food came fast...."
Kevin Goudswaard
"Had a 9 hr layover for Amtrak. It is only a few minute walk from the station. Service was excellent and speedy. I ordered an omelette so I could..."
Crazi CountryGirl
"Good breakfast and tasty coffee. I'm glad I tried it. I'll be back to try it again another..."
"great spot to eat before a concert at Ace of Spades! it isn’t too far from the venue and has a very cute, retro look to it. the food was just okay..."
madalynn mendoza
"I went there after walking around the park, which was located just a few blocks away. The atmosphere was fun and every worker was very nice. Food..."
Tom Chun
"Fun diner spot just outside midtown. I was immediately greeted by friendly staff and felt welcomed. The atmosphere and decor matched the 50's diner..."
David Chan
"We were told that this is the original Mel’s Diner. This diner definitely has character and pizazz! Imagine you stepped foot into a 1950’s,..."
Shawn Shelton Jr
"Most the time there's no parking because it's very popular. Might run into a few transients while getting out of your car & walking to the..."
Natalia L.
"Just in town visiting stopped here for two different breakfasts, both were excellent. Service was excellent. Been in business since 1947, decor..."
Theresa Peterson
"This is our second time with Mel's and first at this location. We obviously came back as we were very impressed with the 50s dining theme, and superb..."
Suresh Lax (SLK)
"The food was decent and the waiter was always respectful and present. I'd come back..."
Tony Lewis
"6 of us stopped in for dinner. It was our first time. We all ordered something different, and none were disappointed. The food was excellent. The..."
Glenn Marowski
"We found this restaurant via google search. Nice 50's theme service with a smile. The only issue was that the server gave us our check without asking..."
Demo Flores
"Celebrated my niece and nephew's birthday. They didn't have any banana split ice cream but made them sundaes. Our server Hunter was great! Food was..."
Dee T
"Mel's Diner was pretty cute although they seemed to be strikingly understaffed the night I visited. Our server was the only one in front of house,..."
Lily La Rosa
"I've always loved the food here. Corned beef hash, sandwiches, burgers, fries . . . Everything that I've tried, I have loved. This time I ordered the..."
Raybies Flynn
"Classic 50s diner with great breakfast food! I’ve been to a few Mel’s restaurants and this one is my favorite. The service is great and the food..."
bartellj
"Amazing! It's just absolutely amazing! Go there! You won't regret..."
Bryan Deaver-Ryan
"Wide selection of your favorite American diner meals.
Well presented meals and well serviced with great wait staff.
On average $15-$20 per..."
405 Coach
"Went to this diner on a recommendation from a coworker. I was craving a hamburger so I decided to order The Big Bopper. It was probably the most..."
Jesus Gutierrez
"Been a while since I've been to a Mel's as I was a bit disillusioned by my last couple of visits...that being said, I was pleasantly surprised when I..."
"I want to start off by saying that every time I come here I go see Alicia . She has waited on us since u opened. I came in on Sunday July 29 th at..."
Dolly Poppers
"Love this place. Always great food and service. Good portions for the price. I'll keep coming back with my..."
MeMe Wood
"Great food, and a great staff. Extremely busy the day of our visit, we were welcomed in and the wait staff was very pleasant. Drinks were always..."
Craig Fry
"We explained our son is allergic to milk and soy, and they kept butter and cheese off of my sons food. The server was prompt and polite. The only..."
Robert Grubbs
"Stopped in for lunch after getting taxes done. First time visiting this location.
Ordered French Dip w/ff and Hamburger w/ff. Very tasty with plenty..."
Mr. Mertman
"We've been to a few locations and so far this is one of the better location. The atmosphere, service, wait time and food, everything was pretty..."
Meuy H.
"Went in for Breakfast last Sunday and Monday while in town for the State Fair.I got nothing but top notch service, food was prepared quickly and the..."
C.T Harvey
"We normally do our holiday breakfast at the one in citrus heights this year we were closer to this one. First I want to give major kudos to our..."
Joyffree
"Crazy busy! Food is worth a little wait;
fresh, hot and satisfying! Service is exceptional.
Tis the season. Go but just expect everyone else to..."
Bottle Blonde
"Got the Grizzly Breakfast.
Lots of food on a big plate.
2 Sausage links, 2 pieces of Bacon, Ham steak, Red Country Potatoes, Fruit, and 2 Butter..."
Dennis Latona
"Friendly staff. Seated our very large party fairly quickly. The food was served surprisingly fast. Everyone enjoyed their meals. It hard to find a..."
Rey Jaraba
"Promptly seated and got coffee and water quickly. Ordered Avocado Toast with eggs over medium and fruit which all arrived quickly and perfectly..."
Tim Castleman
"I love this place the waitress and all staff are very friendly. They treat you with kindness and make you feel welcomed. There service is excellent..."
Cesar Negrete
"Love the baby burn hot sauce . Had the corn beef hash, hickory smoked bacon , scrambled eggs with cheese and house potatoes crispy. Everything was..."
Phylicia Simmons
"Went for my birthday breakfast on Friday before Christmas. It was busy but service was great and food was delicious! Fun festive atmosphere that I..."
Miss Cindy Pecoraro
"I love the food here! Steak & eggs, club sandwich, skillets, everything! The music was kind of awful. The servers definitely have good and bad days..."
Drew
"Our Birthday group was there for my husband's birthday. It was just a small group, since the original people have drifted away! However, we usually..."
Laurie Chaidez
"The place was understaffed but what restaurant isn't now a days besides, Black Bear isn't normally a Friday night hot spot. Our server was super..."
"So far so good. We have only tried a couple things.(sweet and sour chicken, fried rice, and crab meat cheese wontons).
It use to be called Panda..."
Kim Grein
"Foodie spot is really good chinese food. It is always steaming hot, it is reasonably priced, and it is quickly made. I recommend this place without..."
JWP
"Came here for lunch with my friends the other days. Food is fresh and delicious. Service is good. Will come back more..."
William Smith
"Basic fast casual Chinese grub done well. Price was right for what I received. Clean place, decent..."
"I ordered the daily special berry and banana french toast with eggs and bacon: under $8! My son and husband ordered from the regular menu and they..."
Latecia Breeden
"We love going to eat at pancake circus. I have been eating there since 1986 and something's have changed but the place absent changed. Love the food..."
John Michael Wise Jr.
"Best breakfast place to eat at in town. It's affordable and the staff has been doing this for a very long time. If you're on a budget and want a full..."
Jeremy Sundby
"The service was wonderful!! Our waitress was very attentive and polite!!! The food was great and very affordable!! We will definitely..."
Rosie Malenke
"What a step back to childhood. Loves the kitschy atmosphere, energetic waitresses, and above all, food was seriously great. Ordered the Circus..."
Kevin Rico Kersey-Garza
"It's our neighborhood breakfast place and has been for over 30 years. We love it, standard breakfast fare, good prices, fast..."
Sue Patterson Eland
"A dive for sure but these comments about the food not being good? Don't listen to them. The pancakes are great, it's cleaner than most dives, and..."
Josh Olsen
"Love this place! Tiny little hole in the wall that's been around forever. Pancakes are HUGE! Service is extremely friendly &..."
Martha Gensitskiy
"I've been going to this place for about 20 years, and it is amazing. The food is delicious!! I love the "old" feel to it, and the decor definitely..."
Jeanne Neal
"My favorite place to eat breakfast. Best biscuits and gravy..."
Joel Olivarez
"That’s my first time dining here, and I have to give them five stars all the way around there was no waiting to get to the table and literally our..."
Sarah Jackson
"Pancake Circus should be considered a historical landmark. It is an iconic and cozy diner. Yes, there is a 1970s clown decor but that is the appeal...."
Mariana Moscoso
"My favorite greasy spoon in Sacramento. Great atmosphere, kitschy decor, hot coffee. My favorite is the Country..."
Poppy Kisner
"**Review for Pancake Circus Restaurant: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐**
Initially, I would frequent Pancake Circus as an ironic choice, primarily to dodge the..."
Jason F
"I was not impressed when I walked in since they have so much stuff & it was a definite turn off. I wanted to leave but I had just picked up my friend..."
Randy CAT
"Love this spot! Great food, it has a diner vibe with generous portions!
Staff was super friendly as well. I ended up misplacing my wallet and the..."
John Walent
"A delightfully quirky greasy spoon with personable staff and tasty food. And not to mention, keno (if you're into that)! Corned beef hash and..."
Austen McDaniel
"Loved this place. Wish the clowns weren't so angry or sad looking.
The bathroom was beat up. Everything was broke and dirty. Mirror was scratched to..."
Travis Hester
"It is one of Sacramento's oldest family restaurants. There is plenty of parking, but check Google regarding hours. The pancakes are made with a..."
Alexandra Smith Reiner
"It's a nice quiet breakfast place with and awesome staff and a great manager. Food is always good every time we eat..."
Sophia Gutierrez
"What fun! Great prices, thanks for keeping it real :) lemon meringue pancakes were super yummy!! Coffee was great too. Wonderful old pancake house!..."
Rich Celena (Celena&Rich)
"Unique diner setting with nice staff, affordable prices, and a quick decent meal. Worth a visit even for a cup of coffee. It's like a portal to the..."
Max M.
"I visited when the atmosphere was small and quiet. After living in Sacramento for decades and passing by this place, 2023 is the first time I've ever..."
"Amazing place. Their breakfast is good. Bacon was delicious and smoky, pancakes were fluffy, and country potatoes were good. Dont listen to the old..."
Kainoa Martin
"My wife and I had breakfast here one morning and we loved it. Great service, great food, great prices. We really enjoyed it. We've been back several..."
dan walsh
"Wasn’t sure what to expect from a nondescript breakfast diner but this hit the spot. Lots of seating, reasonably clean, and affordable with options..."
Jennifer Day
"A not so hidden, maybe forgotten gem. Stopped in for breakfast and coffee and was greeted with a good morning and quickly followed by a darn good cup..."
Ruby's Musings
"True dinner experience! The food is good and price are good, plus the staff is friendly.
Only reason I haven't given it 5 stars is the venue dated..."
arron griffiths
"Looks a little old from the outside ( and inside) , but what matters is that the food and prices are great!!. Nice it has a 55+ menu for us older..."
Diana Broussard
"Waffle square is a fixture at Cottage & Fulton. This large restaurant is clean, if a little dated. They serve a good breakfast at reasonable..."
Circa2846
"Our first visit was okay. But this second time around was awesome! Chuy was the ONLY one working the floor and they were on their J.O.B! There was a..."
Carla Cotton
"Very nice place. Best waiter hands down the only thing i would have changed is fresh strawberries on my Belgian waffle. Very good place i will visit..."
Rachel Magallanes
"This place is hands down the awesomest place I've had breakfast. The staff is very non judgemental. I brought my chihuahua Bj with me which after the..."
Aleksander Thomas
"Love this diner! Great food, fast service, and amazing..."
Corina Kinman
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