Holy moly! That muffin! It is beyond gooood! I should have ordered one to go because it's 6pm, they are closed and my hankering is so bad I don't think I'll be able to sleep tonight Also everything on the menu is good. I don't think I've ever tried anything from here I didn't like. Absolutely worth the wait! read more

Clarkies Diner - The REAL cinnamon muffin - Sandwiches Near Me - Yucaipa, California

Very good home cooked food. Be prepared to wait. Well worth it. Biscuits and gravy the best. read more

Food is AwwweSOME Staff is very nice and prompt!!!!Cinnamon Streusel is delicious Very comfortable atmosphere read more

This is a great breakfast place! Famous coffee cake that never disappoints. They always have plenty of staff availble to help me with anything I may need. The owner is always there wailing with the whole staff. Everyone is kind. Food is great!! read more

It's so quaint and beautiful. Love the Country feel. Food was awesome and delicious. A must visit

parking is limited. the wait was about an hour. ordered the country fried steak, comes with other sides such as fruit and pancakes. they give large portions here! their cinnamon streusal muffin is definitely worth a try!! read more

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Everything you order here is a guaranteed 10 out of 10. I would say definitely the best breakfast joint in town. Great atmosphere. Every single staff member there is always happy to see you. DO NOT forget to get yourself a coffee cake before you leave! read more

My wife and I stopped for breakfast on our way back to Orange County from Palm Dessert. Based on the reviews we ordered the California Scrambler and Cinnamon Streusel. They brought out the Cinnamon Streusel first. It was, as the picture below shows, covered in butter. It was amazing. Really spectacular. You must try it if you eat here. We split the California Scrambler which was also delicious. The service was also outstanding. A tip if it is crowded sit at the counter. read more

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Damn they have THE BEST corned beef hash EVER- it's REAL, not canned! I wish I could eat it daily. I've been three times now - I cracked the code: don't get a cinnamon muffin with the meal, because alone, they ARE a meal! I get mine to go and eat just that for breakfast!! read more

Cleanliness 5 Cost 5 Customer service 5 Cuisine 5 This place has limited hours during the week (7-2) so we had to wait till we both had a day off. I hear it is super busy on the weekends so we did not want to try then. We came for breakfast since this place has good reviews. This place was awesome. Soooo much food. I ordered the California Scrambler with potatoes and two pancakes. I had to take home half the food because it was so much. Their muffin is super delicious. I will definitely come back to see how good their lunch menu is and how big the portions are for that. I'll update my review then. read more

Clarkies Diner - Sandwiches Near Me - Yucaipa, California

Came in on a Saturday and was seated in 5 minutes. The place is like hometown diner and is only open until early afternoon. Our food came out very quickly and was so good. The portions were great and the taste was also very good. The place overall was great and our server Brad was great. Turns out our server was an owner and his mother was the hostess. Amazing people who really would love the opportunity to talk to everyone who walks in. Great place to stop by on your way in and out of Palm Springs from Los Angeles. read more

The meal I had there was great ordered two strudels to go neglected to make sure I had them with my leftovers when I called back to get them. They were supposed to call me back. Nobody ever called me back. read more

Came upon this diner accidentally, there aren't a lot of eateries In Calimesa besides fast food, so we ended up trying Clarkies. Good thing we did. The ambiance starts out sketchy as the building it is in is a businesslike hole in the wall type, but the owners have given the inside a personal touch that transforms the hole in the wall to a super pleasing atmosphere. I have only been for breakfast, and the Big Hoss is definitely shareable, and tasty, (needed a little salt,) and filling. We also bought the streusel/coffee cake muffins, apparently a tradition in these parts, and they are fantastic. I noticed fun, unique pancakes and French toast on the menu, a few other house breakfast specialties, and the regular breakfast fair also. According to the sign at the entry they serve a different soup everyday that I would love to try. The friendly, courteous, personal touch the staff provides finishes out the experience, keeping the diner busy. For a hometown diner this one is a keeper. read more

Clarkies Diner - The Big Hoss split in two!!!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Yucaipa, California

What can I say about Clarke's that we don't already know. This place is outstanding...very family oriented...sometimes I'm just thinking about something I need or want and they approach my table with it in hand....they are very attentive and sooo friendly. Their food is always spot on...if I need it special ordered they are very accommodating and even offer up better solutions. It is always packed, but the wait time is minimal. I wish they were open on Sundays again, but I understand their reasoning. Anyway, keep up the excellent work...love you guys!!! read more

This place is great, not good, not okay its great. If you come to yucaipa and have time for breakfast ,this should be your choice unless you dont love yourself. There isnt one bad menu item, not one. Lunch is also awesome there , the clarkes favorite sandwich is particularly perfect. So if in the area go there, the staff is awesome too, very friendly so treat them right . IF YOU DONT LOVE THIS PLACE THEN YOU ARNT CAPABLE OF LOVE read more

The food is amazing. Staff is friendly and the teamwork is incredible. They get lots of people in and out with ease. Highly recommend read more

This place never disappoints! We have came a handful of times and each time try something different and all is delicious. From breakfast quesadillas to turkey sandwiches, you won't be let down. Make sure you get a cinnamon streusel muffin too! read more

Excellent home style cooking, at an affordable price. If you're a fan of corned beef and hash, I highly recommend theirs. The service is fast, friendly and attentive. read more

I have to admit, I was not expecting the amazing food and service based on the location and exterior. Parking was concerning but once you walked into the front door, you are transported! Service was amazing, drinks when you sit down, quick to take your order even when busy. Food came out quick and hot. Price was on par for the quality and quantity of food! read more

My wife and I tried Clarkie's the other day, and we weren't disappointed. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the friendly staff. We were then seated with hardly any wait time, which was surprising considering the food was amazing. Our waitress, Brittany, didn't waste time introducing herself and getting our drink orders. It seemed like we were seated, had our beverages, and food all within 10 - 15 minutes. As for the food. As I mentioned above, I was surprised there wasn't a line around the building. Yes, the food is that good. My wife had the strudel; it was sweet, moist, warm, covered in butter, and together, each bite just melted in your mouth. I had eggs, house potatoes, and turkey sausage with a side of biscuits and gravy. All the ingredients were fresh and cooked to perfection. Iys been a long time since I've had good biscuits and gravy, so I was happy to find a home that offered some. The biscuits are soft and moist on the inside with the right amount of crisp on the outside. Combine that with their gravy, and you got yourself some warm and fuzzies. The fluffy in me was extremely happy. As for the vibe, it's cool. It's your typical mom and pop diner. Booths and tables, with cool deco on the walls. I personally wouldn't ask for anything else. It's not dirty, and honestly, that's what really matters. So, if you're in Yucaiapa or Calimesa, stop by Clarkies; you won't be disappointed. read more

Clarkies Diner - I couldn't wait to dig in, but what we have here are eggs, house potatoes, turkey sasuge, with a side of biscuits and gravy. Enjoy! - Sandwiches Near Me - Yucaipa, California

This place is always amazing! Whenever we want to go out for breakfast this is where we go. The prices are very reasonable and the staff is very friendly every time. Sometimes there's a little bit of a wait but it's absolutely worth it! The inside is a really cute country style breakfast place! The quality of the food is always good, we've never had a problem! read more

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We've been here twice. For lunch last week, I had the Mushroom Cheeseburger. It was incredible! Fully cooked, (I ordered medium, no red or pink showing), but juicy! I had it with Cheddar instead of Swiss and grilled (red) onions. Yummy! My husband had the Shrimp Salad with at least a dozen good sized shrimp on it, a huge scoop of mashed avocado. Thus morning we came for breakfast. I had the 'Lite Breakfast' with 1 piece of French Toast. I had the Egg over medium, 1 Sausage Patty, the French Toast and Home Fries. Perfect sized meal for me. I don't often get French Toast, but this was worth the splurge! The Home fries were great, and the rest was all good. My husband ordered the Avocado Toast, eggs over easy, Tomato slices and Cottage Cheese with an order of Tomato Juice. He l9ved every bite but was full by the time it came for the Cottage Cheese. He would order it again, definitely! Service is superb! All wait staff were very nice and helpful. read more

Always good here at Clarkies. Pancakes and eggs are my favorite. Can't go wrong with the streusel cake either! We come from Redlands even though Carolyn's is closer. read more

We were headed to the Lavender Festival in Beaumont and wanted to stop before to get a meal. We'd never been to Yucaipa so, of course, we used Yelp to check out places there and landed at highly recommended Clarkies. We were very pleasantly surprised with everything about the place. It has an appealing atmosphere and friendly staff. I had a delicious meatloaf special and my friend really enjoyed her pancake breakfast. Our experience there made us long for a Clarkies dupe in LA. read more

Plenty of seating good food. Lots of people to help fill coffee or anything you need quick. Ham n eggs is great. They caramelize it and they give a ample portion of ham and is good quality not too salty and not processed gelatin junk. I would like to see a different salsa there's is too hot and too much chili causes immediate restroom visits. Look up salsa Fresca not a cooked salsa. Ingredients are all fresh. A great breakfast salsa. read more

I can't believe I haven't done a review for this place yet! Don't walk, run!! And try the cinnamon streusel. Literally the best thing you will try in your life. The service is amazing, the wait is generally quick when we go....and overall, just a great place to have a nice filling meal. Can't wait to go back! read more

Clarkies Diner was strongly suggested by a close friend, so we met there for breakfast today, May 9, 2023. It was my 1st time in, and one of the owners met us at the door and welcomed us very warmly. It is what I would call an All-American family-owned/operated diner. It had an 'instant' appeal, and the energy from the staff and the servers was truly noticeable! All were genuinely friendly to their guests/customers and the food was awesome! I can see why it is so popular, and it's an instant 'happy place' to eat. Nice menu, great food and very attentive help. I can strongly recommend Clarkies Diner! read more

Clarkies is a must every time I visit Calimesa! It's such a cute hole in the wall diner that seems to be always full. And with good reason because it is absolutely delicious! Be sure to get the cinnamon streusel, it's their signature item and it's life changing. I would make the drive out there just for that. Everything else I've tried off the menu has been great too. One thing to note is that the parking lot always seems to be full, so if you go for Sunday brunch, you might have to park out on the street and walk a bit! But other than that, the food and the service are both fantastic! read more

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Love the place! I would highly recommended "The Spanish" with roasted pork and the Cinnamon strudel! Amazing! read more

Wow just wow. The breakfast was insane we had the cinnamon streusel, big hoss and a burrito. Oh man you need to eat here! read more

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Food is good here, the wait wasn't. Had to stand outside waited about 45 min and another 10 min to get drinks another 10 to order. They were busy and place is kind of small for the business they get on the weekend. Food was good portions and was very tasteful read more

This is a cozy little diner that I've mostly only come to have breakfast at. Today I came for lunch with a coworker. I ended up ordering the grilled cheese sandwich (it comes with cheddar) and I upgraded to fries. It normal comes with chips. It was the taste of eating out as a child. I enjoyed it a lot. Our server was very attentive and was great at refilling drinks. My coworker enjoyed her sandwich as well. I still love breakfast here best but this place is a great and I'll keep coming back. read more

Food is always fresh and delicious. Service is fast and servers are always nice. This place should not have a single bad review. read more

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Cute hole in the wall place. Food was okay I would definitely go back. Service was good.

The food, all the different dishes are just absolutely delicious! Service is very wholesome and welcoming. This diner gives that perfect early breakfast or brunch diner feeling. Everyone there is so nice. Waiters/Waitresses are very on their "A-game" with checking in on you. Very clean dining area and restrooms. read more

Yummy food!! Several Vegetarian options, and the Streusel Muffins are AMAZING! I would go there for the muffins alone. I'm not generally a huge coffee cake fan, but these are something special. In addition, the wait staff are friendly and attentive. I never have to ask for a refill on my drink! read more

Excellent service and food is delicious. I'm glad local people run the place. Thanks for all your hard work.

Food is Amazing strudel muffins Service is outstanding Ambiance is cozy and inviting read more

I went today to celebrate my birthday and took a friend who just had her 94th birthday I have never been there before I knew she would Enjoy the streusel muffins but because of suppliers not delivering there were no signature streusel muffins. when I told the waitress it was our birthday we were both Given a blueberry muffin to take home I took one bite and it is delicious but too full from breakfast to eat anymore I accidentally Ordered the same thing as my friend a denver omelette but I really wanted a California scrambler The food was very good no complaints the pancake is huge. The waitresses are very nice I will have to come back and try the California scrambler. read more

Wanting to try something new, my husband and I stopped here for breakfast on our way to the Redlands Shooting Park. The stars we saw on Yelp didn't lead us astray - this place was great and well deserving of the high marks! Clarkie's was busy around 9:30AM on the Saturday in January we were there, and there was a wait to be seated at a table; so we decided to eat at the counter, which was immediately available. The service was fast, friendly, and attentive. I ordered the Trim Scramble with fresh fruit and Cinnamon Streusel muffin. My husband ordered the Bacon and Eggs with fried potatoes and pumpkin muffin. The Cinnamon Streusel muffin was AMAZING! The Trim Scramble was the perfect portion. And the fried potatoes were delicious. The restaurant was clean, modern, and had that inviting down-home mom-and-pop family feel to it. We will definitely be back! read more

Clarkies Diner - Cinnamon Streusel Muffin (front) and Pumpkin Muffin (back) - Sandwiches Near Me - Yucaipa, California