Great spot for breakfast, many options, price was ok, service was a PRO…read more Constantly refilling coffee.

Good, solid breakfast diner in Lodi. We drove all the way from Sac because there weren't a lot of…read moreplaces open early morning (6am). Trusting in Yelp reviews, we headed to Lodi's highly rated and popular Avenue Grill. Service was wonderful. Our server (blond lady with glasses) was friendly and chipper and had a very nice demeanor. She was on top of everything. Food came out quickly too. Seemed like the rest of the customers there were local regulars, who knew one another. Cozy, family-friendly vibez. I got the chicken fried steak with crispy potatoes. Good country gravy, seasoned potatoes, and chicken fried steak was delicious. Big portion, enough for leftovers. My husband got the steak & eggs. The steak was a little too dry and under seasoned to my husband's liking. He always orders medium-well, but it was more well. I did agree that it didn't have much flavor. But I had it the next day for leftovers and thought it was good mixed with my gravy and potatoes. So if you're looking for a good traditional breakfast diner, this is probably your spot. I don't think it was worth a drive from Sac, just because there are a lot of similar restaurants, but if you are already in the Lodi area, definitely worth a visit.

I love this place…read more The food is always good, especially the omelets, potatoes, everything is perfect. Nothing fancy, just solid and consistent every time. But it's more than that for me. My late father-in-law loved Richmaid, so coming here always feels like I'm sitting with him again. It's comforting in a way that's hard to explain. It's quiet, cozy, and just feels right. I always leave feeling a little better than when I walked in.

The special vegetable was Fried Asparagus! Limited time, as you'd imagine and So Good. It was…read moredelicious! Get the Broasted Chicken, it is so so good. The place is super old school diner and sweet inside. Lots of seating. Service is top notch and attentive. Surrounded by repeat customers and happy diners!

What a sweet find in Lodi! Never really came out here but met up with some friends for lunch…read more I got the chilaquiles and they were so good! Flavorful, tortillas were crunchy, customer service was nice and place was clean. I'm usually not huge on potatoes but these were so gooood! Salty, flavorful, seasoned so well! The chorizo and eggs were on the bottom more than the top so by the time I was done I had a bunch left over. My friends got the biscuits & gravy. The portions are huge & they're saucy! Had a chance to try it and I usually don't get biscuits but felt they were pretty dry without the gravy. But even with the gravy more on the dry side. But would recommend checking them out!

My friend and I were in downtown Lodi looking for somewhere to grab a quick bite to eat before we…read moreheaded out to the wineries. While walking by, we decided to give this place a shot. The staff was friendly and was able to find us a seat either inside or outside. We elected to sit outside because the music inside was slightly a little too loud. The staff understood and we got to sit on the patio under the umbrellas for shade. I ordered the BBLT; Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich, with the homemade potato salad. I'm always nervous when ordering a BLT somewhere as some places hardly give much bacon on their sandwich. Not this place however, they loaded my sandwich up with bacon and it was amazing. The potato salad was light, not over salty, or sweet. Just right, where you could season it up however your tastebuds like. We enjoyed our brunch outing and will be back next time in the area.

We stop here a couple of times a year when visiting Lodi for our wine club pickups. They serve up…read morehuge portions which is good so if I am wine tasting it doesn't all go to my head right away. They change up their Thursday specials, photos are what we've had over time but the 1/2 biscuit and gravy plates are the most recent. Their biscuits are easily 2+ inches thick. Even though it was a half order, it was still very substantial. I always want to take a nap after eating here. Sitting at the counter is the best. The staff enjoy working here and the regulars enjoy chatting with everyone. Love the old school diner charm. Plenty of parking available in the lot. Cash or Apple/Google pay. They shut at 2pm, so plan accordingly.

My absolute favorite brunch spot in Lodi! I get the veggie omelet with pepper Jack cheese, with a…read moreside of biscuits and gravy, hash browns. Can't get any better than that! The days I have lunch, I get the tuna melt with cheddar cheese. Half onion rings, half fries. The customer service is so beautiful here!

I've been here twice and the same server was genuinely friendly and pleasant. Wish I got her name…read moreto give her kudos. Their pancakes with fresh strawberries and whipped cream are fresh on my mind. Our table shared it and wished we ordered a second plate! Mt sister's and cousin's veggie omelettes were perfect and so were my sausage and eggs. We also shared the side country potatoes with huge chunks of potatoes perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Inside is cozy and inviting. The first time I came with my friend and had their country fried steak and waffle (not a combo, ordered separately). They have a nice outdoor seating area that's dog friendly.

Saturday, February 14th, 2026 Approx. 10 AM…read more OVERVIEW: Came here since this restaurant received such high reviews. Left slightly disappointed. PROS: - Nice family atmosphere - Large food volume for price - Good service CONS: - Ordered the Pancake Combo, which includes two (2) pancakes. As you can see in the attached picture, one of the pancakes was completely burnt. The chef tried to hide it by putting the burnt pancake under the normal one. I didn't notice it until I had already eaten 1/3rd of the meal, and was too hungry to wait to have another one cooked. This is not the restaurant's fault, but completely the fault of the chef at the time. Needless to say, I won't be coming back.

I go here all the time and ab love the place but I here to make an announcement THEY TOOK AWAY MY…read moreBEUTIFUL CHILLY HOTDOG..yes you've herd me..the only food I could eat there GONE..and yes golden ox you might ask "well wasent that a while ago" YES and I tried to be reasonable with you but after a hard day in the er all I want is to scoop my fries into the delectable chilli on the hotdog with no I want just get the filling fries ITS NOT THE SAME :( the delectable thing that used to be golden ox is gone..also there's like cool trains there I like the little train at the top that kinda moves up in the air and that one statue in the corne..also people are supper sweet and they have thanksgiving meals..if olny they where the hotdogs with the chilli and fries

Friday, May 15th, 2026 Approx. 4:30 PM…read more OVERVIEW: This place is awesome! The model trains, the jukebox era music playing in the background, and of course, the delicious food! PROS: 1) Ordered the Sirloin Steak & Eggs, (#9 on the menu) & the Pancake & Eggs selection. (#31) Was delicious. Ordered the eggs over-easy, and the eggs were served exactly over easy. (I.e., all wet & yellow on the inside) Other diners nowadays don't serve over-easy eggs this way, and the egg yolk is fried & dried when served. Today's chef did these eggs right! 2) The pancakes were HUGE! Not just fluffy for show, but actually packed with volume. Was totally surprised. Plus, the syrup is served in those old-school dispensers, (see attached picture) so you can pour as much syrup as you want on your pancakes. I usually drown my pancakes in syrup. However, a lot of diners nowadays pour the syrup in tiny containers when served, (in order to cut costs) so I usually have to bug the servers for more syrup. 3) The venue is quite amazing. Most young kids nowadays have probably never seen the type of classic trains in the display cases at the restaurant. So in that sense, this place is also a train museum. Plus, the restaurant retains that nostalgic vibe of when diners were an integral part of the American family dining experience. 4) A petite Latina Lady took my order at the counter and this Gen Z Bro served the dishes. Both individuals were polite & professional. (Honestly, didn't expect to see such a well-mannered Gen Z Bro as a server. Must be local Lodi hospitality.) NOTE TO MANAGEMENT: Give these kids a raise. 5) At the time of this post, high inflation plagues America. But this restaurant provides good food, at a high volume, at an affordable price. But Management still needs to give the kids in the aforementioned a raise. CONS: The bacon served with the pancakes are a teensy bit burned. But I'm sure that there are a lot of other customers who prefer to have their bacon prepared well-done. SUMMARY: There are so many items on the menu. I NEED TO GO BACK to try some of the other entrees. In the meantime, if you're reading this, and have never been to this place, by all means give it a try!

Came to Lodi happened to pass by this cafe. I had to do a U-turn once I seen the actors and…read moreactresses on the side of the building. Great service great staff great food request Lexie she's awesome!

I got the buckwheat pancakes with blueberries & scrambled eggs on the side. it tasted great and my…read morewhole family was very pleased with their food! it's always lively and the staff is amazing. i highly recommend!

We will miss you Randy's Bistro!!!!! My husband and I just walked up excited for your chicken fried…read moresteak and loco moco and are so sad to see the closed sign!!! You and your staff were the best and always served the best food! Please post on social media when and where you're opening up a new location. -Your loyal Customers, Shane & Leilani

We were pretty excited to try Randy's Bistro out after always passing by it for the past couple of…read moremonths. They offer brunch, lunch, and dinner with a lot of specials and themed dining nights that you have to keep up with. Brunch was okay. I think I was expecting a lot from them food-wise, but maybe that was my mistake to do so. Service was really good. Everyone was very welcoming and nice and made sure all of our needs were met. The banana chocolate chip waffles were very good. It is hard to mess up waffles, especially when you can never go wrong with banana and chocolate, and it was exactly what I wanted. I also ordered a side of sausage and you get 3 for $5. The biscuit (though not the traditional shape) was very tasty. Not dry at all and tasted just how you would want a biscuit to taste like. I probably wouldn't order the gravy again. Overall, I'm glad I stopped by to try them out, but I probably wouldn't come back for brunch. Maybe for dinner? Stay tuned!

Enjoyed a nice Sunday Lunch! I've always heard great things…read moreabout this place and I was not disappointed. We came after the lunch rush, so we were seated right away. Service was great, we got our food fairly quickly. We ordered the chicken club, garlic fries, and half tri tip sandwich with a cup of clam chowder. The sandwich was good but it had a lot of mayo dripping on the sides. My favorite was the potato salad, I'm a sucker for dill. Clam chowder was also really good, creamy, and big chunks of red potato which I enjoyed. I would definitely come back and try their breakfast.

My friends and I were looking for a breakfast spot and have heard good things about Michael David's…read morecafe. We were seated right away on a Sunday at 11am. Tables were full, but service was really quick! Pretty nice setting, away from the wine tasting festivities on the other side of the winery. Felt like a homey diner. I ordered a breakfast burrito with chorizo, my friends ordered chicken fried chicken and Chilaquiles, and we got French toast to share. My breakfast burrito did not disappoint. It was really flavorful and the salsa on the side was a good addition to each bite. I did try my friends' choices. The chicken fried chicken was a little lackluster in flavor and the Chilaquiles was on the saucy side. They were OK, but if I were to come back, I would stick with the breakfast burrito. Would definitely come again!