Food was great. The place was packed. We shared a cinnamon muffin. It was great. If you're in the area try it.

Took my wife there for the first time for a Valentine's Day lunch and WOW.....just found our new spot.....great service friendly staff and WOW great food.....pasteami and onion rings was in pit on a cold rainy day and beef dip and fries also was on point for a rainy day.......5 stars all the way read more

We came here based on a review for gluten free muffins. Just to clarify, they do NOT have gluten free muffins! They do have gluten free bread for toast or sandwhiches, but the other reviews are incorrect. The staff here is very friendly, and a few of them quite outgoing (in a good way!). The inside is a little dark, but they had some cute decorations up. The food is rather basic diner grub, which is all we were looking for. They have several scrambles, but not one that any of us were particularly interested in trying. This is definitely a hidden local spot. read more

Over the last year, I have had the chance of dining at Clarkies on various occasions with family, friends , & colleagues for breakfast & brunch. On each occasion we have had a good time filled with good conversations & good food. The establishment is family owned & is family friendly. Having moved into the area we definitely enjoy supporting our local businesses especially Clarkies. Recently, I had the chance of stopping by with my brother as I treated him out after his graduate school exams. My brother & I both ordered the Spanish Scrambler with extra jalapeño peppers with sliced avocados on the side. We both had a good time catching up & very much enjoyed our breakfast including once again ordering the amazing, buttery sweet, & delicious Cinnamon Streusel Muffins! If you have not had the chance to try the cinnamon streusel muffin yet it is a must have & I would have to argue the most popular item on the menu. The service was great & the staff & management kept checking in with us to see if we needed anything else, in addition to inquiring how we liked our breakfast. I would definitely recommend stopping by Clarkies Diner for a country style breakfast when passing by or if visiting the Yucaipa, Redlands, Calimesa, & Beaumont areas. Hoping to visit soon for another round of Cinnamon Streusel Muffins. read more

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From the moment we arrived to when we rolled out we felt like family. This was our first time at Clarkies and this place did not disappoint. My husband ordered The Big Hoss and I had Corned beef hash with an egg. Generous portions of scratch made food. Served with a smile by genuine friendly staff. read more

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My mom and dad like to come here for breakfast so I thought I'd give it a shot when a friend asked if I wanted to go out for a breakfast date. While I do enjoy it from time to time, I am not a huge breakfast fan and if I can get a lunch option I will usually go for that. This time was no different, even though we went at 930am! When we arrived the wait was considerable, but not terrible. Be prepared because parking here sucks! I happened to luck out as a couple was leaving right as I pulled in and I got their spot right up front, so I really can't complain! My friend however, had to park a ways down the street. When we were seated I was delighted to see that I could order lunch. I went with the ham and Swiss melt and oh man it was one of the best decisions of my life! The parmesean crusted bread was worth the five stars alone! The whole sandwich was very tasty and the 1000 island dressing was a perfect touch. I wish I had a picture to share, but I devoured it before I remembered to snap one! My little one had French toast and I snagged a bite and was not disappointed. It did not have that eggy taste and had the right amount of sweet. It was fluffy and thick. Even though it was a very busy the service was fast and we had no complaints. read more

OUTSTANDING. Enough said.... We are from NJ and know good diner food for breakfast, and Clarkies is every bit that and more! We had a party of 6 with everyone having something different. Everyone LOVED what they had. Great pancakes. Great biscuits and sausage gravy. Great avocado toast. Great specials. We will certainly be back. read more

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Good food. Good service, family atmosphere. Great community support with fundraiser for youth groups.

Food was so amazing!! pancakes were delicious. The service was great. Would most definitely come back.

The food is great. The cooks do a wonderful job. The star of the restaurant is those hot cinnamon muffins!! Buy 2 maybe more. You will need atleast to be cause the people with you will eat your first one. All the forks will head for it. It tastes delicious and the look and smell is intoxicating. Check out the videos people posted. read more

After moving to Yucaipa, Clarkies has been the go to breakfast place for my family! Typically the restaurant is busy on the weekends, but we went on a rainy Martin Luther King Monday and we're able to be seated in less than 15 minutes!! Hands down some of my favorite things are the Biscuits & Gravy and Cinnamon Streusel. I have a Gluten sensitivity so I am selective with my gluten dishes. So when I go to Clarkies, you know all that goes out the window . We ordered the chili verde scrambler with biscuits and gravy today. Perfect to share! Also had a half coffee half hot chocolate, or like my friends call it, the poor man's mocha with whip cream! Yum! 5 stars for service and food! Mama bear approved! read more

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My usual go-to place for a late breakfast. I always order the same thing-the Chili Scramble with lightly crispy potatoes. I've actually tried this "same" dish at four other diners/restaurants in Yucaipa and Clarkie's still came out on top! It may be the homemade chili! read more

Clarkies...oh sweet Clarkies...your coffee...is so good. Your chocolate pancakes are just! Chefs kiss! I love how you represent the MGA school every year and they work for you to help out. I know you guys also work a lot. And the effort you guys put is amazing, the staff is so patient! I could never be as patient. They are all so kind and literally, if anyone who says in one of these reviews that Clarkies has bad service....biggest fattest lie I have ever heard. These people are so kind. I recommend coming here whenever you possibly can. Another thing is their ambiance, their decorations, are so smart. And so amazing, I love how they give crayons and papers to the kids so they can draw and color! So creative! I give this a 10/10. Just perfect. read more

Incredibly friendly, delicious food, and super spacious to come with family and friends. Passing by for Joshua tree or Palm Springs is a must! Great service all around. read more

First off the cinnamon muffins are to die for!! Very attentive staff, very clean ( including restroom). The breakfast was Very good. This is will be a saved spot for sure! read more

Family owned. Casual atmosphere with great service and good food. Their muffin is the best!

It's been awhile since I've been back and I'm so happy I returned. Today everything was clicking, service was fantastic, our server Amber was chipper and on top of our every need. Our burgers were delicious, so much so that my friend who RARELY ever raves about burgers and even more rarely finishes her food, ate the entire thing! The onion rings were exceptionally delicious, light and no grease anywhere. Bonus was their classic muffin that came out hot with a healthy dollop of real butter...YUM!! I better control myself or I'm going to be rockin a muffin top soon!! read more

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Talk about wow, those cinnamon streusel muffin are amazing! Did get the biscuits and gravy but very disappointed. There's no flavor just taste like flour. Service was good and nice place for a sit down diner!! read more

Loved the vibe here. The burgers were huge and tasty. The fries and onion rings were so delicious. The onion rings had the perfect crunch. The tuna melt and chili was OK. There's a lot of stuff to buy here. I walked out paying over $200 for food and souvenirs. Service was good. Staff was very friendly. read more

This diner has great food. They have a descent menu and provides plenty of options for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I've had a variety of items here but my favorites is their fried chicken, chicken pot pie or any of their sandwiches. The staff is friendly, efficient and attentive. The place is clean and offers lots of seating. This is a find, we're repeat customers. read more

Great people and place, and the food is amazing. I have had nothing but great meals at this family owned and run business both for breakfast and lunch. We moved out of state 3 years ago and looking forward to going in today and saying hi to all the employees. read more

Overrated. Long lines and subpart food. Too many other places around with better food and service.

I met my family here for breakfast. The food was UNBELIEVABLY good. The service was top-notch. I ordered the coffee cake muffins to take home...thought I was in heaven. I give them 100 stars! read more

I loved the setup inside. A clean and roomy restaurant with great decor make for a really welcoming ambiance. The food was fresh looking and tasting with generous portions. The cinnamon streusel muffin was delicious so plan for that to be a single serving portion :). The menu has a great variety and we liked everything we ordered so I can't wait to come back and try more dishes. Service was very prompt and friendly as well. It has a really great mom and pop vibe that will keep me coming back as it is a new favorite! read more

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You go to Clarkie's for the cinnamon streusel muffin/cakes. Eat them there, get em to go, either way, get one! They're soft, buttery, sweet, and messy. read more

Clarkies Diner - Cinnamon streusels to go! - Sandwiches Near Me - Yucaipa, California

We came here on a Tuesday for lunch at 1230. We managed to get a seat for 7 of us but they seem pretty busy. My in laws love this place and it's my first time. My father in law loves the cinnamon stuesal muffin. We got 3 to go. I tried it at the restaurant but the butter was cold so I took it home and microwaved it like the owner said. There's so much butter on it that it didn't quite melt but the muffin was soft inside and quite good. The cinnamon streusal on top was clumped in places. I did not think it was worth $5.25. The waitress was OK while taking our order. Before and after this, we didn't see her much. She brought my son his soda and threw the straw. She never checked on us. I saw her being attentive to other tables. I think it was just us. Anyway, everyone else around, like the bus boy came and checked on us. But because of her, I would give this place 3 stars. Also, my daughters grilled cheese came out with a pool of oil. I took a picture of it. It was not ok. One thing I will say is they gave a good portion of onion rings. They were a bit overcooked though. I feel that the prices here can be a bit high but I understand prices are high for food these days. I probably will not come back here. read more

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Been twice, Overall decent restaurant but finding parking is always a hassle. Ordered a chorizo burrito which was extremely salty and chorizo was too soggy. Service was good, waitress asked if I wanted to replace it with a different meal but wasn't feeling anything else on their menu. 3 stars for the service and quick seating. read more

Wow! What can I say about this hidden gem, from the welcoming to the hospitality. The love and warmth in this place was second to none! The food was incredible and serving portions were shareable. A must try, It will definitely become your top breakfast/lunch diner. Tell Brad the Bank's sent you! Enjoy and be blessed. read more

First and foremost excellent customer service. Our waitress and everyone else I the house were very friendly and attentive. Food came out fast even though they were busy o a Thursday morning. My lady and I had the chile verde scramble with a huge flour tortilla and country potatoes- Fire. Moms and sis had sausage patty combo with huge pancake. They destroyed it. We also ordered biscuits and gravy which was done if the best I've had. read more

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Delicious food, friendly staff! Whether it was a burger or breakfast, it was all so good. Just what we needed after a day at the apple farm! read more

Love the food! The employees are always super friendly! Great atmosphere we have never waited long to be seated! I absolutely recommend!!!

The food was good with great portions. Our server was polite and the restaurant was perfect enough seating and comfortable.

We had a little work holiday breakfast celebration here for 10 at 6 a.m. Friday! They were nice enough to have our table ready as we called ahead. Everything was perfect! Service, food, friendliness, and nice and clean! Soon I'll treat my wife to a wonderful breakfast here! Thank you all! Oh yeah, that Cinammon Streusel is FANTASTIC! read more

Great breakfast and lunch spot in Calimesa. I love their chicken fried steak, eggs, hash browns, biscuits and gravy. (If you are REALLY hungry go for the Big Hoss. Parking can be problematic but the dining area is spacious. Service is friendly and efficient. Be sure to save room for their coffee cake! read more

Chicken fried steak is awesome!!!!! Also their cinnamon muffin was great too. They need to make their hash browns need to be more crispy and with onions would be perfect read more

This place is amazing. Favorite food place in yucaipa and calimesa. Their service is always top tier, food is amazing, everything's very clean. I recommend their streusel muffin! it's the best food i've ever had! read more

Great food and super simple but great place ... super easy and full menu definitely a go t go lace in the future!

So good!!! My new favorite breakfast spot and so close to home as well no need to drive anywhere else!

What great customer service & food is fantastic. Truly was a great experience, will keep coming back.

I stopped here yesterday to get takeout for lunch. I called to order and someone immediately picked up and took my order. They said it would be ready in 10-15 minutes. I arrived 15 minutes later and the food was ready waiting for me. The staff were super friendly and genuine. On my way inside, it seemed like they were abiding by covid guidelines (outdoor seating, staff wearing masks, hand sanitizer available, bucket for used pens and newly sanitized pens etc). I paid at the counter and received my food super quickly. The prices were fair. The interior looked nice and homey--definitely a place that I would like to get some breakfast and dine in once covid is over. I got their Reuben sandwich with corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut on sourdough bread. I also had to try the cinnamon streusel muffin! I first took a bite of the cinnamon streusel muffin while it was hot because I had to compare it to other coffee cakes from local spots. OH. MY. GOD. This muffin melted in my mouth and was such a little gift from heaven!!! Definitely the best coffee cake that I have tasted in the inland empire. It was soft, warm, sweet, buttery, and perfectly balanced. The Reuben was delicious! The corned beef was tender, flavorful, and lean. The sauerkraut was fresh. All in all, an excellent Reuben. I got the cup of soup for my side which was delicious! It was a beef stew and super flavorful. Overall, delicious food, friendly staff, fair prices, homey ambiance, and fast service. I will definitely be back! P.S. Sorry for not taking a picture of the cinnamon streusel muffin before I devoured it. Oops. read more

Clarkies Diner - Reuben sandwich with soup of the day (beef stew) - Sandwiches Near Me - Yucaipa, California