We were in search of a slice of pie and coffee and we found it! Great little spot great coffee yummy pie. Looks like a great breakfast place too which we will try another time. Our server Art was super nice and attentive. Thanks! read more

Mom and I were craving comfort food and a chicken pot pie sounded so good. Not very familiar with comfort food restaurants in the area, I reached out to the Nextdoor app and had several recommendations for Corky's Kitchen and Bakery as well a a few other places. But we had to try Corky's as it was so close. We were not disappointed. When we walked in at 8:30pm, nearly every table was filled with homemade pies. It was the day before Thanksgiving. And they had over 1000 order. read more

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We love this restaurant - It's our go-to place for breakfast (or any meal). The staff is friendly, personable, and pays close attention to your order, the food is "down home" and the Grandma's oatmeal comes with coffee and a bagel for an incredible price. My favorite is their avocado toast that comes with poached eggs and a salad on top. We love Hortencia, a mainstay at the restaurant but any waiter or waitress does an incredible job. I think you will enjoy. Fast, friendly and tasty - a great combination, read more

Here for an hour and a half for 2 breakfast burritos to go. They got my order wrong 3 times. The third time I asked the manager for a refund. He fucking refunds me and cancels the order for the fourth order. An hour and a half and that's the service!? Finally makes the order after I told him that's not okay. Complete asshole about it. Not even checking this order is correct before I write this review I don't even care anymore it's fucking ridiculous. Will not be returning. Update: they made it wrong. The manager literally held the bag out, snatched it back to confirm he had the right order. I said yes. He snatched it back again and said "Have a good day." And after all of that assholery it was still made wrong. read more

Good breakfast. I got the chicken fried steak. The chicken was a little dry but the gravy was delicious. Hash browns were good. Don't eat egg so they were willing to sub them for extra hash browns. read more

Corky's Kitchen & Bakery - Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs - American Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

Been going here for over 20 years. Food prices are a bit pricy but you do get a lot of food for what you pay. Often leftovers (even breakfast) are enough for a second meal. Standard choices for breakfast/lunch/dinner. Favorites for breakfast are their breakfast burritos and hash browns/home fries. They definitely know how to make potatoes for breakfast. read more

Staff is very nice and friendly and food is really good! We do not live in the area but whenever we are anywhere close, we plan to stop in for a meal. read more

These guys couldn't get an option right to save their lives. We frequently select the home fries option on our breakfast burrito and get hash browns; Disappointing. Also, the scrambled soft option is almost always ignored. read more

Jacklyn our waiter was wonderful! Went in with my husband & 2 kids for dinner one night. She was patient friendly kind & smiles! Next time I go i will surely request her if possible as a waitress. She enjoys her job you can tell! read more

Great all American breakfast. They have some of the biggest yummiest pancakes Very family and kid friendly .

Solid spot to take the family and get a nice breakfast. Service is great, food is good and restaurant feels clean.

Corky's is a country home style diner that serves up basic American fare. It can be hit or miss, however, and if your expectations are not that high, then you've probably got a better chance of being satisfied. Their breakfast options are classic and hearty, with good oversized portions you would expect at this kind of restaurant. The chicken fried steak, eggs benedict, and skillets are pretty good. Most recently we tried them for lunch, and were pleasantly surprised. The different chicken sandwiches they offer are all pretty tasty, particularly the chicken pesto one. This last time the fries were a bit overdone but they are usually good. The restaurant is not too large so the service is typically decent. Though like the food, it can be hit or miss. Most of the time they get it right. Ambiance-wise, they go for the country grandma theme. But nobody really eats here for the atmosphere. It does get really crowded on weekends particularly for breakfast so, plan accordingly. Three point eight stars of overall decentness rounded up to four. Not a bad choice and you could do a lot worse. read more

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There meatloaf is fantastic!you need to go when you are hungry. Great service! Leave room for dessert.

Came here for my birthday breakfast delicious food, big portions, great service. The huevos ranchero is a must. delicious sauce and pork! We will be back. read more

Corky's Kitchen & Bakery - Corkys's - American Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

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It's good home cooked dinners like meatloaf, fried chicken, pot roast, burgers and salads, salmon, etc. all for a very reasonable price and large portions. Also breakfast is great. If you just don't feel like cooking, as is my case, and you and your partner seem to like different meals, it's a great alternative to higher priced restaurants. They even serve wine . And Jaklyn is a great waitress who knows to bring me a glass of Cabernet upon our arrival! She's a very pleasant person and always takes good care of us. read more

We're kinda regulars and it was great seeing Jeri again. She's a keeper, and the food is always good. We love Corky's.

A few months back Corkys was showing its age. However, the recent renovation has freshened things up substantially ! Not only has the interior been freshened, the food and service has kept pace. If you're looking for a fresh down home cafe. Go to Corkys! read more

Manager is rude he tells you straight up what to order and if you dont like it you can leave

Recently, last weekend, I visited this location with my friend and I've got some goods and bad news. Well I'll say the good news first. I settled on an entree and didn't feel like I made a bad decision when I ordered. Now the bad news is this place could have my health more in mind. It is super expensive with a burger and small side of fries for $18.99 and add a drink it becomes $25.00. My ended total was $30.00 for those 3 things and a tip for the waiter. Nufff said. This place needs to offer a better meal deal like combos with drink which are affordable or I won't be back unless it's Thanksgiving. I'd enjoy pie too next time too. Maybe a beer toooo and a designated driver. read more

We been to corkys couple times, My son loves getting the big pancakes here. The food is great and the service as well. Thank u guys

this is an average American Diner. went on a very busy Sunday morning around 10:00 a.m. and it was completely packed however me and my 4 year old were able to immediately get a seat at the counter we split a pancake, egg and sausage combo which was around $15 total. the pancakes were huge like the size of small pizzas so the meal was definitely enough for the both of us to share. we did not get any butter on the pancakes so needless to say they were a little dry, however the sausage was amazing like the best sausage I have ever had. service was a little slow but they were very very busy. all in all I think it was a good value for the money spent. definitely would go back. just not doing five stars because I think that's reserved for exceptional food. read more

They aren't vegan friendly and service isn't that great. I asked for substitution for the meat and the manager said if I do it for you I would have to do it for everybody read more

Service was friendly but food was a disappointment. Presentation was fine, but the flavorless of turkey burger was terrible. The key lime pie was the worse. read more

Always enjoy the take out food like Breakfast Country Skillet and Hobo Skillet. Great cookies and pies for deserts. Also love the Senior menu and good proportions. The inside ambiance and service is excellent. Always friendly and attentive to the customers needs. read more

My wife and I were the second customers when they opened over 20 years ago. We have now watched the quality of the food and service in a downward spiral. The waitstaff never returns to the table to check on your food or even to refill a cup of coffee or glass of water I complained during my last visit about the food and services. The answer was "sorry about that, have a nice day" read more

Went for the first time and was impressed with the good service by Art. Welcomed with a friendly greeting. Got our drinks right away. Excellent strawberry lemonade with real strawberries inside the lemonade. Regular iced tea which could be sweetened if you prefer. Ordered potato skins to start. Wow! It's like a meal in itself. Comes with side of sour cream, green onions, and ranch dressing. Moving onto the main meal we order chicken pot pie and meatloaf dinner. The meatloaf dinner came with mashed potatoes and gravy and a vegetable. Choice of bread side like a yummy cornbread muffin. The chicken pot pie was so large. (Cheese bread on the side) It's like a real pie! And speaking of pie, don't forget to leave without taking a slice. We ordered chocolate cream and banana cream. The chocolate cream tasted like chocolate pudding with whipped cream and crust. The banana cream was yummy and not too sweet with lots of bananas. Will definitely go back. read more

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Amazing Machaca burrito, recommend that or the breakfast quesadilla for a solid meal on a budget. Service amazing as always everyone is so nice and friendly. Ambiance is nice for a diner, lots of seating and always clean. read more

Corky's Kitchen & Bakery - Machaca Burrito - American Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

Service is excellent, friendly atmosphere, delicious food. Best pancakes my family has eaten. The Clucker sandwich is messy but so good!

I love this diner! The service is always fast and friendly, and the food consistently delivers both quality and value that's hard to beat at this price point. I'm a big fan of the Barnyard Special, it's my go-to every time. Thanks for serving up a great breakfast with every visit! read more

Great food...better service...lots of veterans like this place to meet !! Fresh products...very friendly atmosphere... read more

I'm not sure what is better the food or the top top notch service from our server, Jacklyn!! She knew the food and the menu fluently and was happy to answer questions and make suggestions! And she was RIGHT! The food was delicious and plentiful! She was attentive and just when I thought I needed something she just showed up! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. We will come back often and request Jacklyn as our server! Thanks Corky's !! read more

I have historically LOVED Corky's. It has been my go to spot growing up. Covid ruined this place. They aren't 24 hours anymore, and honestly I am the type of person who wants my diner food at midnight. Closing at 9:30 means they are never open when I want their food. Despite them closing at 9:30, the waitresses tonight started putting up all the chairs over an hour before. It made us feel very unwelcome in the restaurant. On top of that, they were both rushing around like they had a million things to do, and it really just made us feel like we were a burden and like they wanted to close. Again, this was over an hour before closing. I expect this type of stuff happening less than 30 minutes before closing. Stay open 24 hours. PLEASE. read more

Corky's Kitchen & Bakery - This is how the restaurant looked over an hour before closing. - American Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

My friends and I were on a mission for something sweet, and this spot won the 'closest available' award. Little did we know, we were about to get the VIP treatment from Melissa herself! The apple pie? Chef's kiss. And just when we thought our night couldn't get any better, Melissa convinced us to try the hot chocolate. Life-changing! It was rich, creamy, and basically a warm hug in a mug. Perfect way to end a chilly evening. Thanks, Melissa--you made our night! read more

Corky's Kitchen & Bakery - American Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

August 28, 2024 - we were towing a car on a trailer and headed to the Bay Area from Arizona. The parking area is huge. Upon entering we were promptly greeted and offered a selection of tables. We soon found out the closing time on a different website was wrong. But the staff was willing to accommodate us. We looked over the vast menu and ordered chicken, fried steak and eggs and the fried chicken dinner. The staff said there would be plenty of time for it to be prepared and for us to enjoy dinner before closing time. The fried chicken dinner was absolutely delicious and filling (leftovers taken for the road). The chicken fried steak and eggs was just as delicious. The chicken fried steak was very tender. Biscuits and gravy were taken for the road. I believe our waitress was C. Victoria, or at least that's what it says on the receipt. Our waitress is very nice and friendly too. We both really appreciated the refills of iced tea for the road. Thank you again. read more

Or server Jackie rocks , she was very attentive as usual, not our first time here,, but we always make sure we sit in her area.

Had breakfast here today! Food was so good! We each had different Benedict but one would have been enough! And the Cranberry Orange muffin was amazing! read more

I had their avo toast this morning. I've been sick ever since I got home don't get it read more

Corky's Kitchen & Bakery - Avocado Toast - American Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

Great comfort food! Easy... simple... not Mastro's . Been coming here for years. The RASHER boyz aren't picky eaters. Stick with the breakfast menu, you can't go wrong, or the pies( bomb ) Great Cafe! read more

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This is the classic high schooler experience. Came here tons as a Tesoro kiddo and now come back as an adult with friends. I live about 1000 miles away now (Seattle) but this place is such a staple and the prices are great for the portions. read more

We wanted to really find a diner like environment with good breakfast food and this place failed for us. Got the country fried steak, and asked for gravy on the side (a simple ask) and instead they doused it in gravy. Mistakes happen we don't really fault people for that. But here's where it went south. The waitress (who was kind) asked us if we could bring out a new one in fact, she insisted because she said the kitchen can just do a new one for us no problem. and only because she offered we said ok yes can we? (Reasonable offer because again asked for it on the side but it was swimming in gravy). When the server came out with the "new" one it was the same exact one but they basically scraped it off like a champ, and brought out a mangled country fried steak with the breaded part just gaping with a hole from the scraping and now making us question what else the kitchen did to it. It infuriated us because they simply shafted us by pretending to "make us a new one" when they legit just took it to the back and scraped it off and slipped THE SAME ONE back onto the plate. So why offer? We regretted it completely and it made the rest of our breakfast completely disappointing and just miserable. I couldn't help thinking that the kitchen wasn't allowed to do a replacement because of the cost, but if you mess up a customer's order, the cost shouldn't matter when it comes to making it right. That was a low brow move and it just felt like the restaurant leadership doesn't care enough about the customers. If I had a guest in my home, I would never do something underhanded like that, I would offer to honor my promise and replace it with an actual new one. I could've easily just scraped it off myself if it was that big of a bother, and that way we wouldn't have been left to feel so unwelcome and bamboozled. It's too bad because we had high hopes coming in when others told us they enjoyed this spot. read more

Corky's Kitchen & Bakery - Unfortunately their kitchen scraped off the gravy and set the same one back on the plate. Country fried steak was tough and lacked flavor. - American Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California