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    Cowboy's Corner Cafe

    4.6 (693 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Loud
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Jake B.

    We were really blown away by how amazing Cowboy's Corner Cafe was. Definitely the best diner food we've had in the area, and it wasn't close. We had a decently large group, ~6 people, and it took just over 30 minutes for us to be seated, which was totally fine! The food itself was incredible; the french toast, the pancakes, the eggs, bacon, omelettes, and toast, all wonderful across the board. Absolutely no complaints, will be regulars for life!

    Devin N.

    Mui Bien ! Go ! Services was great. Food was Great! Coffe was great too. Just Go ! The carrot cake muffin is a must. The home fried potatoes was totally awesome. The blueberry pancakes was whooooooo!

    Leah H.

    Country style homie restaurant that knows how to do breakfast! This time I got to go to celebrate my uncles birthday! L e the small town feel of this place and the serves that remember your face even though it has been a year since you been there. The home fries are always a fav of mine. But you really can't go wrong with your choice! I also love that the muffin of the day!

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    John H.

    Good food - full flavored without being overly seasoned or salty. The theme is Cowboy and they do it right! The service is fast and friendly.

    Jam on our table with their nice biscuits.
    Kim C.

    Updating my review it's been awhile since we've been here and it's not as good as I remember. The portions are smaller and I was disappointed in my biscuits and gravy. The biscuits were small, they weren't the same giant fluffy biscuits as before and the gravy lacked flavor. Our service was great, especially considering my fussy toddler which she catered to with a fruit plate to soothe him. That was much appreciated. 4 star's for service not the food which was mediocre.

    Bomb chicken fried steak!!
    Michelle M.

    Where do I begin?! The sweet food aromas enticed my appetite from outside. The place was packed. Thankfully we were offered a seat at the counter. The country decor was so cozy. The kitchen was kicking the food out so quickly. The wait staff picked it up as soon as it hit the pick up counter. We were in awe of how delicious everything looked. They had a huge hot tea collection to choose from, I chose Chai tea. Yum!! My husband and I both chose the chicken fried steak with country potatoes. The tasty flavored and crispy crust of the steak was fantastic. The gravy was so flavorful. My honey had the house blueberry muffins with his breakfast in lieu of regular toast. Best choice ever!! The owners and entire staff were so friendly. Looking around the restaurant, you can see the complete approval on the patrons faces. Juan jr mentioned they were experiencing a lil craziness due to a new POS system. I let him know we hadn't noticed. I would have to say that's all because the staff was wonderful. Lots of support to one another. We have already made breakfast plans for the following Saturday with our great friends to return. This place will surely be put on our list to fill up our bellies!! Highly recommend.

    Erika S.

    May/28/25 Juan was our waiter he was excellent! Gave us great food recommendations being our first time we had no clue what to try. My kids loved the kids breakfast sandwiches and I enjoyed my steak and pancakes . We will be back Thank you Juan for the wonderful service

    Chicken Steak Breakfast
    Sylvia D.

    First time here at the restaurant. Got seated right away and they gave us water and coffee within minutes . One of the fastest service I have ever receive. The waiter provided great recommendations on their special and I got the salmon special while my friend got a chicken steak breakfast. This is a very cozy and warm place with simple decor. Great for family breakfast and kid friendly.

    Clam chowder bowl
    Christine N.

    First timer! The place was packed! We waited a little before getting seats at the counter. They had cute little pumpkins on the table. I think the owner was our server and she was so sweet, super nice and attentive. I was craving clam chowder and they had it on the menu, so I got a bowl. It was huge! It was a traditional New England clam chowder. What set it apart was their homemade salsa/hot sauce. I love how almost every place in Watsonville has their own secret, family salsa on the table. Hubby got the chicken-fried steak and orange-chocolate muffin. This place is popular for a reason! Good, home-style food, lovely service. Definitely worth the wait.

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    Lisa C.

    Wow! We had an incredible breakfast! My husband ordered the Loco Moco. He said it was the best he had ever had! I had the chicken fried steak. It was also fantastic! The service was fast and friendly! We highly recommend and will be back again! Thank you for excellent breakfast!

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    4 months ago

    Very good breakfast. Service was friendly and ambience was great! If you're in the area, I definitely recommend stopping by!

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    Our whole experience was AMAZING! The food AMAZING!! Jennifer is a GREAT server! We will definitely be back again!!!

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    Wonderful food and even better service! It is our go-to place whenever we visit Vatsonville!

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    10 months ago

    I Love this place. Food is always good. Have to come early to beat the crowds. But the customer service is always great.

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    9 months ago

    Love coming here every weekend! Such good food and the staff is always so sweet:) I can see why they are always busy!

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    Do they have a waitlist?

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    Are there outdoor tables?

    There are no outdoor tables but they are open to full capacity. Gret customer service, great food, great people. Love it.

    Are closed on Tuesdays?

    We are now open everyday from 6am-2pm!

    Can I order the chicken fried steak for breakfast?

    The chicken fried steak comes with eggs and potatoes and a side of toast for breakfast

    How late can you order off the breakfast menu?

    Until closing at 2 pm everyday (:

    How's the coffee?

    Food & service GREAT!! Coffee no so good.

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