We got hungry during our travel from the Central Valley to the Bay. This place sounded good based…read moreon the reviews so we stopped for lunch. The place looks good and has a clean bathroom. The people are friendly and kind. The coffee is good, decent espresso. They also serve Peet's which is one of my favorite drips. The food was very good, especially the croissant with egg a bacon. We also had a panini and salad which were good. When I'm back in the area, this would be my go-to spot for coffee and some bites.

This place is so cute! It is very spacious with plenty of seating and I stopped in after walking…read morethrough the local shops. I saw they had plenty of food but I was full at the time. I ordered an horchata coffee and it was one of the best ones I've had! The oat milk made it so creamy and the coffee was smooth. I can't wait to return. :)

I had such a great experience at Country Waffles! The food was absolutely delicious everything came…read moreout fresh, flavorful, and exactly what we were hoping for. You can really tell they put care into both the quality and presentation. What made the visit even better was the service. Our host, Tyler, was incredibly attentive and welcoming from the moment we walked in. He made sure we were comfortable, checked in at the perfect times, and genuinely seemed to care that we had a good experience. Great food and great service like that are hard to come by I'll definitely be coming back!

Love to stop for a meal on family trips.Place is clean and servers are professional yet friendly…read more Service is prompt .Food is always hot and tasty.Breakfast is delicious pancakes and eggs.Or a great hamburger

The food!!! The service!!…read moreThe ambiance!!! Our server was amazing What a gem in small town Los Banos, CA Old small town football diner vibes. Chicken fried steak is a MUST!!! Chicken Bacon sandwich is a MUST!!! Kid friendly menu with 2010 prices. Love this place

This is a legit OG diner in Los Banos. Very much a local joint where people know each other by…read morename. If you are looking for the real thing, this is about as real as it gets. The food is made to order and exactly what it says it is. Nothing fancy, no frills, just plain good food that will fill you up if you're hungry. I had the steak sandwich with fries, and it was a real steak that was cooked exactly how I ordered it. So tasty and I was hungry so it was extra good. And, the service is super friendly and will make you feel like part of that small town vibe. This is not a fancy place but a diner is not where you should go if you're looking for a gourmet meal. Five stars of small town diner awesomeness.

Well I don't mean no harm to this business but last week I took my family to eat here and we didn't…read morehad a good experience with the service and food . The place wasn't that busy and the waitress forgot about us and took a long time to take our order, also she started to make weird comments like " oh my god sorry you should yell at me or hit me to get my attention " you can imagine my kids face after hearing this . Plus the food was cold and she kept on making excuses for it . At the end when we asked for the check she came with her mouth full of food and said " I'm human too you know and I need to eat I haven't eaten anything since this morning I only had a coffee " the ambience felt so heavy and uncomfortable. First and last time we come here. I know we all have good and bad days but we'll not return.

come prepared with a big appetite because the servings are HUGE! So much food, so good too. They…read morealso have a nice range of mimosa flavors; the one tried was raspberry & it was super good. Everyone was super friendly & attentive! Good place to come and do a celebratory brunch.

4 star food and 10 star desserts. I need to bump my rating up to five stars based off of one menu…read moreitem- " The papi churro cheesecake". On our last visit, Norma told us that Gloria owned a bakery in Mexico and handed down the recipes. Unfortunately Gloria is only with us in spirit now. However, Gloria must be resting in peace knowing that her creations are touching hearts and filling bellies. Move over basic ass Cheesecake Factory! There is a new favorite on my cheesecake radar -and that is courtesy of Gloria and Norma. On a side note, can I be adopted in the family?

Came in around 3 pm on a Tuesday. Ordered at 320, beef bistek ranchero arrived at 328. Meat was a…read morebit salty with good flavors. Rice felt a little lacking, as did the beans Fish tacos were excellent, good crunch to the taco, good taste with the mango, good mouthfeel. Ambiance between lunch and dinner is a quiet diner vibe

Truly an excellent restaurant…read more My wife and I were on a road trip and were drawn in by the beautiful flower arrangements and the storefront sign, so we decided to have breakfast here. Atmosphere: This is a black bear-themed restaurant. The interior decorations are delightful, including the log accents and bear-themed items--there's even a great selection of bear-themed merchandise. The seats are spacious and comfortable, the table settings are clean, and there's not a speck of dust on the windowsills. Truly beyond expectations. Service: The staff member at the front--was she up too early? I didn't feel she greeted us with the energy this place should offer. Once we sat down, however, the other servers were very warm and enthusiastic--they introduced the menu, offered recommendations, and provided service with a smile. When I used to run my own restaurant, I always told my team: "Taste is subjective--you can't please everyone. But if guests feel they've received impeccable service, they won't leave a bad review. On the other hand, if the food is amazing but the service is lacking, they'll never come back." Taste: The service and atmosphere are ultimately just ways to enhance the meal. Eggs Benedict: The eggs were cooked to perfection, the roasted potatoes were just the right size, and the side salad was huge yet well-balanced--not too heavy in flavor. Using baby spinach instead of romaine lettuce was a very nice touch. Steak and eggs: I asked for medium-rare, but I think it was a bit overcooked--closer to medium-well. Coffee: Excellent. After we ordered, the staff very kindly told us that the food might take a little while and asked us to be patient. Meanwhile, the menu and table settings introduced the restaurant's history, which helps guests avoid feeling frustrated by a long wait. I thought that was a very nice touch. I used this same method in running my own restaurant--by consistently leaving a strong impression on customers, you encourage them to return. If the owner is interested, I'd be happy to share a few more tips from my own experience running a restaurant. If I'm ever on another road trip, I will definitely come back. All the best!

Five of us had breakfast at Black Bear in Los Banos this morning. Service was excellent, but the…read morefood was terrible. The pancakes were burnt. The bacon tasted like it had been sitting around for hours. Asked for crispy, but was not. Biscuit was dry. Coffee was lukewarm. We will not return!!

Went here for a quick fix on a breakfast burrito. I ended…read moreup getting some sweet bread as well because it looked so good. The burrito was great and the salsa on the side was the perfect combo. The service was great, and the ambiance was great.

Delicious pan dulce. Muy delicioso el pan dulce. The service was fast at this little neighborhood…read morebakery that also has food items. But the mainstay was the bread. So many options. And right now for October, they have the pan de muerto on display which makes for perfect ambiance. I wished they had some coffee to go with my Pan dulce. And they were sold out of tamales around 10-11 on Sunday. I guess they are popular. My favorite of the pan dulces was the marranitos. Though you can never go wrongs with one of their concha's or empanadas.

More than a hundred years, my husband's family, old and young, have been gathering at this…read moretraditional restaurant. Sharing tells of old to the amazement of the young, the wool Growers is a staple in this town. We have celebrated many a birthdays or raised a glass in memory of days of old, people who have passed. The tradition of good food and great gatherings, this is the place. Although ala carte is available, in today's world, of high prices, the basque family tradition brings together the old and new. Order a main, steak, chicken, lamb... and let the feast begin. Red wine - no labels. Made in house. Salad, soup, fresh bread, butter, potato salad, lamb stew, beans "ranchera" style served unlimited. Now, your dinner choice and of course ice cream with chocolate sauce! Take your time. Share the tales. Open your ears and minds of the stories of old. The Wool Growers cannot be explained. It can only be enjoyed.

Probably one of my favorite places to stop by when driving between Northern and Southern…read moreCalifornia. Being able to enjoy a full meal without completely extortionary prices is a rarity in today's world - and quite frankly if you want to get it in California, you probably need to get it driving up and down I-5. Not sure where else you can do it. The set menu is pretty simple. You pick your entree, say what side dishes you want, and they're off to the races with a full-course meal for you by providing family-style sides - namely salad, a lamb soup (fantastic!), baked beans, even a quick easy dessert at the end. Also, a house wine, which I honestly can't judge in terms of quality, but it certainly isn't /bad/ (ie, it's drinkable). As for my review, the main entrees I've had have generally been decent. I've had the tri-tip and the lamb chop and they both have come out decently seasoned, decently cooked. My thoughts on the side dishes: 1. The lamb soup is definitely the best. It's super flavorful, super tender, the meat really falls apart in your mouth. Honestly, the lamb soup might even be better than the actual lamb entrees. 2. The vegetable soup is basically just fine. It's nice and hearty, but honestly not super memorable (in either direction). 3. The salad is probably my least favorite entree simply because it always has too much dressing and is a bit too "rich" for my liking. I've actually found that it tastes pretty good though if you eat it on top of the bread. 4. Baked beans - basically hearty and good with the generous parmesan cheese they put over it. I'm a fan. My actual certified Gamer Pro-Tip is to toss tabasco sauce into it - it definitely balances out the parmesan better. 5. Potato salad - I don't actually think too memorable besides being adequate. Definitely filling. Anyways, the amount of food and diversity of dishes you get is crazy - and it's remarkably rare to see this kind of cuisine at this price point. Finally, there's honestly just not a lot of competition in the "places to eat driving up and down between Los Angeles and the Bay Area." If I had to think of any changes, I really just think they need slightly less dressing on the salad! No complaints otherwise!