Creekside Diner is hands-down one of the best breakfast spots around. The pancakes are fluffy, golden, and absolutely perfect, and the biscuits & gravy are rich, hearty, and packed with flavor -- true comfort food done right. The portions are generous, the food is consistently delicious, and everything tastes homemade. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and makes you feel like a regular from the moment you walk in. On top of that, the prices are very reasonable for the quality and quantity you get. If you're looking for a classic diner with incredible breakfast, a cozy hometown feel, and food that never disappoints, Creekside Diner is the place. Easily the best of the best -- I'll be back again and again! read more

For a work trip we made a quick stop for breakfast and glad we made it here. When you enter you immediately get a nostalgic 90's feeling. It was one of those moments when you just know the food is going to be good. I got the mini pancake breakfast plate with a side of grits and my friend got the French toast plate. It was a nice hearty meal just as I wanted. Big plus the bathroom had supplies for babies and mothers in help. read more

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For the love of diners. I've posted before that one of my affinities are those good ol' fashioned diners, especially the ones you find in small towns, a bit worn around the edges and "if-the-walls-could-talk" kinda joints. ...and serving none of those pretentious plant-based milks of oat, almond, or soy in their specialty coffees with smoked rosemary or other fresh herbs for aromatic flair and garnished with high falutin junk just to appear trendy, self-important, superior, or sophisticated, often in a way that seems exaggerated and pompous. Gag me with a spoon as they used to say. (End of rant. ) Pardon my digression. I stopped by to see a close buddy and he treated me to a classic breakfast, just the way I like it. Simple. No avocado, mango or quince crap added, just eggs, bacon, hash browns and sourdough toast basted with butter. Not even a sprig of anything green. End of story. There, I said the silent part out loud for many of you. read more

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Food was great! The waitress (don't know her name) was friendly and the environment is cheesy but it all makes sense because it's a small town with a small town feel. read more

Creekside Diner has become one of our go-to spots for breakfast and or lunch--and for good reason. The menu offers a great selection, at a good value, and everything we've tried so far has been tasty and satisfying. The mushroom burgers are delicious, and well-made. My personal favorite is the Country Fried Steak--comfort food done right! The service is usually very good, and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. We find ourselves coming back here more and more. Definitely a solid choice if you're in the area and craving a hearty, no-fuss meal. Not a fancy diner, but the right amount of delicious food and friendly. read more

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Everything you want in a small diner. We were able to sit immediately and have our order taken. Food came out super quick. We ordered a chicken fried steak and a chicken fried melt. The chicken fried melt was amazing. A chicken fried steak with cheese green chilies on sourdough and the fried were crispy perfection. A nice find on our drive passing through town. read more

This is one of those off the beaten track, down the road, tucked in a strip mall classic breakfast spots. No matter how many we hit, they never seem to disappoint. The place could definitely use some new tabletops and a good scrubbing, but that actually might ruin the divey breakfast diner feel of the place. Service here is a tag team effort with every one pitching in to make sure the food gets to the customer good and hot. Speaking of food - it is delicious and plentiful. They offer up just about the crispiest hash browns and bacon I've ever had. Prices are ridiculously reasonable making the value here incredible! That's what happens when you're not paying midtown prices. Do yourselves a favor and hit the road for the Creekside Diner. You certainly won't leave hungry. read more

Creekside Diner - Fiesta skillet - Diners Near Me - Rio Linda, California

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WOW. This place is really great. On top of the old school, hometown diner vibes Creekside offers - the food is absolutely delicious!!! Our big party ordered ourselves some breakfast and wow it was just great. We were also shocked at how large the portions were! You're getting a really great value here. Wonderful food, fast and polite service, dining in at Creekside is a really great experience overall for anyone looking for a delicious breakfast. read more

Service was extremely slow ny order incorrect food was cold getting a second cup of coffee was ridiculous slow

The staff is friendly, and the inside and bathroom were clean. It's a great environment for a quick, comfortable meal. Good chicken fried steak read more

Found this place while taking a weekend drive with my husband. We like to fine new towns with mom and pop restaurants. The restaurant is on the older side but I don't mind that. I do have to say it was too dark , half of the lights were not on or not working ? They have sports stuff on the walls and other random stuff but seemed fitting for a small town. My opinion the floors could use a good vacuum however I did notice a steady stream of people coming in to eat or pick up orders. The wait staff were friendly and pretty quick. The food was good. The gravy ( how my husband rates a place) was really good and his biscuit was fluffy. My omelette was good. All in all it was a nice little stop. read more

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Every time we come here it is AMAZING! Service is amazing, food is amazing and LOTS of it! Atmosphere is just like the old school diners that are to few of. Make sure you come hungry!! read more

Creekside Diner - Seniors Hamburger Patty Plate - Diners Near Me - Rio Linda, California

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Just had a really good breakfast here! The food was really good and our waiter Nick was super personable and attentive! I'll definitely be back. read more

Creekside Diner - Biscuits and gravy and chicken fried steak - Diners Near Me - Rio Linda, California

Food was good and the servers was pleasant, didn't realize till after I left I could of got the senior discount, next time.

So good so friendly home town feel love this place every thing is good breakfast is my favorite

The food and service is great , locally owned, friendly people, I go there once or twice a week

It was packed and we shared space with another couple that came in after us. The food from the menu was basic, but where they really shined was the daily specials. I shared the requisite country fried steak, but went with the cinnamon French toast which was a treat! read more

Love this local diner. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The whole diner feels like eating at grandma and grandpa's. The food has always been great and it's your classic American cuisine. I've been coming here for 10 plus years and never had a complaint. Portions are generous and I always bring home leftovers. Definitely a local favorite. read more

Great food, good prices and the staff make us feel like family. Been coming here for more than 10 years!

My friend brought me here and must say this is a hidden gem in the rio linda area. It has that old diner restaurant feel and the food was so good! I like what i ordered and its not too pricey. I got my order for like $15 bucks and boy was it good! Will come back here and will bring my husband next time. Service was quick too. We didn't have to wait a long time for the food to arrive. More power yall! read more

Creekside Diner - Lumber jack breakfast - Diners Near Me - Rio Linda, California

Ewe. They don't handle food properly and could potentially get people very sick. Mold in the drink container, too. read more

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Cozy ambience, the servers are friendly and welcoming, food was tasty and great! Spacious interior, typical cozy diner, highly recommended read more

Creekside Diner - Polish sausage with scrambled eggs came with hash browns and pancakes, a side of corned beef hash, and 4 bacon - Diners Near Me - Rio Linda, California

Good service and even better food, the staff is super friendly, I'll be coming here again :) read more

Creekside Diner - Eggs, hash browns, bacon - Diners Near Me - Rio Linda, California

We were looking for a diner with a little of everything and found this place. It was cute in the inside and had a variety of food options. Portions are huge and value is good. Service was super fast and friendly. read more

Creekside Diner - Club sandwich and curly fries - Diners Near Me - Rio Linda, California

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The food and the service was excellent well worth the money . The waitresses were great

The finest diner. Loads of personality from the ambiance to the servers. We bring friends and family here when they come to Rio Linda visit us. Never a bad meal. You definitely get your money's worth! read more

Great customer service and great food. It is within walking distance from home which I like. It's a place in Rio Linda that has many customers who live in the area that go to eat there frequently. The staff has a great interaction with the customers. There is good ambiance. read more

Average breasfast spot. A bit old and dirty but ok. Service was ok. Prices too high though. Just an ok spot ‍

Creek side Diner is the place to go if you want that down home family type of feel. No matter how busy they are, the staff is very attentive to your needs. The food is delicious each time I visit and made to my liking. I enjoy my potatoes and my hash to be crispy and all I have to do is ask and the staff oblige me every time. My go to place for breakfast and lunch. read more

Man....I have had this restaurant.com gift certificate to use for seriously between 5-10 years. Never was in a hurry because it is spend double get 50% off. I got it as some bonus from some old deal. Well funny....the restaurant I originally had it for closed down. So I was asked by email to choose another. Never chose one for around 3 years. Now I just got a reminder months back and decided to get it done. I looked over their list and checked places against Yelp ratings. Most were duds or way to far than I cared to drive to. I came upon Creekside Diner in Rio Linda. Good reviews. 4.5. Check. Close to me. 5 miles. Check. So I traded my old one for Creekside. Found a chance to go on Saturday on the Presidents' Weekend 2020. I knew it was open from 6am-2pm daily. Never up early I headed around 11:30am. It was a tad hard to find in a strip mall that harkened back to the 80s. Not modernized one bit. But cool. Rio Linda is a small farmi g town but quaint. So we parked and in we went. I recognized coming here some years ago. Not many peeps in around noon. Seated right away. Again, old school diner. No modernization but I like it that way. Throwback to yesteryear for sure. Waitress was nice and gave us time to peruse the menu. I noticed they have a long mantle above the door with Kings boobleheads and Raiders bears and more. Badass. A big gumball machine next to the door which you rarely see these days. Since my restaurant.com deal was minimum $50 get $25 gift certificate, we ordered food and drinks and still had $13 left to make $50. So I got a chicken fried steak skillet to take home. Our orders: (Mine) Chicken fried steak and eggs $11.99 Pepsi $2.99 free refills (1st place I did not need a refill as their cup sizes are HUGE!) I chose 2 over easy eggs, hash browns and rye toast. All very good and a good portion too! My other two: They both got "THE HALF". It consists of 2 eggs, biscuits and gravy and 2 bacon or sausage $7.99 One got a Soda $2.99 and the other got a $2.99 hot chocolate (she loved it). We got nice service. Sufficient without any suffering. Timely but not too hovering. Food = good portions and good grub. 4.5. I leaned to a "5" versus a "4" rating as the experience was good. I would definitely come back as you get filled up for a fair price. Rest of my party agreed also. 2 read more

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I absolutely love this place came in with my husband and mother in law and my husband's best friend. I used to go every Saturday but life has gotten busy. Great food, great prices. Gives me the vibe of the cafe I used to go to when I was a kid. I love it read more

Creekside Diner - Diners Near Me - Rio Linda, California

The yummiest biscuits and gravy ever with lots of gravy overflowing the plate. The service staff is very friendly and "Johnny on the spot" to fill your coffee. Lunch is great also with homemade specials. A terrific place to catch up on the local happenings! read more

A friendly local business in Rio Linda. Seems to be the go to place for breakfast for many townies. The food is great and the staff is friendly. Prices are reasonable. We enjoy it there. read more

Very cozy feel and the food is fantastic. Will definitely be back for more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you've ever listened to the "Rush Limbaugh Show," on the radio, you've most likely heard Rush make jokes that go like "for those of you in Rio Linda..." Rush actually began his broadcasting career in Sacramento, and Rio Linda is a rural, unincorporated area northeast of the city. Besides being known for small ranches, rural charm, and a "country atmosphere," Rio Linda is home to some fine restaurants, including Creekside Diner, which dishes out amazing breakfast and lunch every day of the week. As you enter the restaurant, you'll notice the "old school" decor, with vinyl booths on the perimeter and tables in the middle. There are a couple booths in front that can accommodate large groups, and the tables can be pushed together. The walls of the restaurant are decorated with photos, pictures and painted plates, many of them with a local, "Rio Linda" theme, and many with a "sports theme." The dining room is large, clean, very comfortable, and also "retro," as if it wasn't for the electronic cash register and the LED lights, you'd think the year was 1971 rather than 2021. The kitchen is located at the rear of the restaurant, and features a small counter. Like most fine diners, there is a window to the kitchen, and a shelf, where completed orders are placed, so the wait staff can deliver the meals to hungry diners. The breakfast section of the menu is on the first page, as Creekside Diner is serious about breakfast. From the "top " of the menu, I went "The Grand" as it looked like everything that I could ask for in breakfast. The menu showcases three pages of breakfast and lunch "comfort food," as Creekside Diner is open for breakfast and lunch. From the "top" of the "Favorites" section of the breakfast menu, I went with "The Grand," as I was hungry on this early Friday morning. When I visit a "new" restaurant, I like to start at the "top," of the menu, if possible, as it will most likely give me the heart and soul of the restaurant. The menu describes "The Grand" as, "Two eggs, biscuits and gravy, two bacon, two sausage and hash browns or country potatoes." Such a simple description for a "classic" example of fine diner cuisine! Nick asked me if I wanted bacon, sausage or both, and I went with both... naturally, as I love a variety in my breakfast. You get a LOT of breakfast in "The Grand" and this hearty breakfast should satisfy the appetite of a hungry lumberjack or linebacker. Since I went "half" with the meat, the main plate included two perfectly cooked link sausages, and two slices of bacon, cooked on the crispy side, but not "too crispy," if that makes any sense. Sitting on the plate next to the meat are the hash browns, which is my de facto standard, as I've never mastered how to cook them properly, and "country" potatoes are easy to cook at home. My plate included a generous portion of hash browns, perfectly cooked to a golden, almost "crunchy" brown on the outside, and tender white inside. Simply delicious! The chef has talent, as my eggs, which I ordered cooked over easy arrived exactly as I had ordered; over easy. The mark of a great diner chef is to be able to cook eggs to order, and your eggs will be cooked to order at Creekside Diner. The biscuits and gravy arrived on a separate plate. Yes, it's biscuits as "The Grand" includes two biscuits, covered with savory country gravy, and lots of gravy on the plate to enjoy. The biscuits were large, soft, and were your typical "diner variety" of biscuits, which are great, but lack the goodness of a freshly, in-house backed biscuit with a flaky, golden brown crust. The sausage gravy was perfectly cooked, thick, creamy with lots of small chunks of sausage. The side of biscuits and gravy made for the perfect side dish. My server brought Tabasco sauce, along with a bottle of ketchup, but they weren't needed as "The Grand" is so good, it doesn't need any enhancements. "The Grand" is truly a grand breakfast, as the food is good, and there is a lot of it to satisfy your hungry appetite. I skipped lunch today, and ate a light dinner, as this amazing breakfast kept me satisfied all day. Creekside Diner is open every day from 06:00 in the morning until 14:00 in the afternoon, and serves some of the best diner cuisine to be found in rural Sacramento County. The food is delicious, the portions are ample, the prices are reasonable, and the staff is super friendly. If you enjoy amazing diner "comfort food," you can't go wrong enjoying an amazing meal at Creekside Diner, located in Rio Linda, CA. If you're a lover of "old school" diners that serve "mom's home cookin'," you'll be right at home dining at this fine restaurant. Five stars, for great food, friendly service and fine dining! read more

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It's hard to get better than this. The chicken fried steak. Whether skillet or meal is amazing. Excellent tuna melt. The best fries. The ranch is what you want it to be. The sunset turkey sandwich is a regular go too. The biggest soda glass you've ever seen and always ready with hot coffee. Service staff busy but always there. This is the breakfast joint you see in movies you wanna go too. Massive pancakes. Better waffles. This is the place to try the patty melt. read more

Food was great. . Big portions. Homy ambience. I'll definitely go back. Service was good always checking back read more

Creekside Diner - Very yummy food. I will be back - Diners Near Me - Rio Linda, California

Comfort food at its best! With breakfast you can have country fries or pancakes! The chicken fried steak is EXCELLENT! Even just Biscuits n Gravy are Sooo good! Down home atmosphere; a local favorite for years! read more

My wife and I went to this dinner for Sunday morning breakfast after looking at the reviews. I ordered New York steak and eggs, asked for the steak to be cooked rare. It wasn't! and the food was not prepared very well. My wife ordered a senior breakfast and we left half of the food uneaten. We had to asked and wait for the silverware, no one bothered to come and asked how is the food. I paid out forty some dollars and they asked if we wanted to leave a tip? No! I replied and we will never go back to this restaurant ever again. We always try to support local businesses but this was ridiculous! read more

It's been awhile since I went in, but the last time I can say it was an OK meal. Food was OK, service was OK. It was definitely a classic diner experience, and the place has been there awhile. The booth we were seated in was cracked and patched with tape. But it was pretty clean, no one was rude, so I'm ok to try it again another time, see if it's better. read more