Chilaquilles had good flavor! Crispy chips. Biscuit scrambler was good as well. Potatoes a bit dry/burnt. Server continued to top off our coffee which was nice. They have flavored liquid coffee creamer, you just have to ask. Pleasant service. read more

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It's December 28, 2025. I'm in Stockton for a family event and I came here for breakfast. My first visit. This is relaxed dining. And it is superb. The menu has many nice choices and I went with steak and eggs for breakfast. The steak was cooked just right and was tender, the eggs were scrambled and were done nicely. I absolutely loved the grilled potatoes, and the sourdough toast was a nice touch also. Prices are excellent. I love places like this. Great food at great prices in a relaxed atmosphere. Be sure to take a look at the shelf of ceramic ducks behind the cash register. read more

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Bathroom was so bad, no decor just minimalistic. Tasteless food absolutely dismal. We were the only two people their during lunch hour (spooky). read more

Quintessential diner brilliance. Oh man, this checked all the boxes. crispy hash browns, diner mug, crisp bacon, funky bread that's kind of warped and lathered sporadically with butter, ca couple little plastic tubs of jam, and the requisite little glass salt and pepper shakers that no doubt are pre WWII. Great classic diner breakfast, kind service, clean restroom, quiet and sweet. New favorite, and staple for when I'm working in Stockton. read more

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Best family run diner we've eaten at within a 50 mile radius. We've been eating here for a lot of years. Food is consistently delicious, fresh ingredients, prepared with love and always piping hot. Service can be a little, um, "quirky" from time to time, but if you bring a smile, you'll get a smile back - every time. Short version: if you don't enjoy the Nook experience, there's a good chance that YOU are the problem. This place is awesome! read more

Food was absolutely terrible. Bacon burnt, hash browns wet and runny, not crispy. Eggs bland. Waitress was very rude. She overcharged us and became very annoyed when it was brought up. read more

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Amazing little hole in the wall. Service is good. Food is good. We're regulars and I love it!

Food was not the best, service was very poor, food came out sporadically. Waitress had a bad attitude.

Extremely rude waitress gave awful service and got caught overcharging. When we pointed out the mistake she got an attitude instead of just admitting she messed up. read more

What a quaint little place! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the food is incredibly flavorful you can really taste the care that goes into every dish. It's the kind of spot that reminds you why supporting small businesses is so important for our community. Places like this bring character, heart, and quality to our everyday lives. I'm so glad we stopped by, and we'll definitely be returning! read more

The food the service is very good I would recommend this place very highly Martha and her crew do very well my favorite is the biscuits scrambler read more

Good menu. Food was good. A little pricey, but with the tariffs, where isn't? Service was good.

The food was very, very good. The service was also incredible. Here's my complaint though. The day I was here, there was a man sitting at the counter, clearly a local and regular here. He sat and played loud videos on his phone almost the whole time, it was obnoxious. The only break in this behavior was when he jumped on a call, on Speaker! To talk with someone loudly enough for the whole place to hear. The owners seem like very nice folks, they really should do something about this guy and his behavior, if I was local here, I wouldn't come back after this experience. Good food or not, y'all can't let this type of stuff happen here. read more

Still one of my favorites local places for breakfast/brunch. Family owned and operated, friendly staff. The decor is older style with all the different ducks everywhere, cute and somewhat outdated but that's the style of the place since it's been around a while. Whether you want an American or Mexican meal, you won't be disappointed. I went ahead and got the chilaquiles yesterday (I used to go to Susy's for it) and they were tasty! read more

Good food, good service, nice people. We've been coming here for many years and have never been disappointed. I even brought them a ceramic duck to go with their collection. Ira G. read more

Best French toast I've had out. Friend had the Denver omelet. Best she's had. Fresh without being over cooked. Chicken fried steak was good and the gravy was the bomb. Service was great. 4 stars only because where it's located. Park in the back. read more

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Food and service were good. About 20 min wait for food but I would say that's pretty good for a busy Sunday morning. My only bad comment will be that the water is tap and tastes bad. A little hot in here but all and all a good experience. read more

probably the most unfriendly staff I have ever seen, we sat down and nobody acknowledged us, when asked what drinks we wanted we sat there for probably 10 if not longer minutes, we asked and was told the waiter (which I think was the owner) was busy and will get them (wasn't busy at all) after our order was taken the food did come out quickly, and it was ok , and i'm really not that picky either ...won't go back, they acted like we were bothering them and then I had the nerve to ask for a box . Nobody asked if we needed anything, everyone there working looks miserable. Didn't even want to leave a tip but my hubs did anyways. read more

I've been coming to Duck Nook for 20 years. The Duck decor is cute and feels like an old gramma a kitchen. The staff is quiet but efficient. Always have what I need, drinks are full, and coffee is strong. I always get the all meat omelette with a side of country gravy and hash browns. Better than I can ever make. And consistency is the key. Always the same. Always good. They have battled the pandemic and are still open. Please consider visiting this central Stockton staple. read more

Meh. I don't like leaving negative reviews but I was so underwhelmed with everything about this place. The service was slow and unfriendly. The interior is outdated and feels depressing. The food was bland and generic. Spending fifty dollars on a breakfast for three that leaves you feeling like you should have just gone through a drive thru is a real bummer. read more

Duck Nook - ABC scramble. Eggs weren't properly scrambled and were over cooked. Crispy hash browns. - Burgers Near Me - Stockton, California

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Been to this spot two different times and the service was terrible both times. The food is okay, basic cafe food-nothing too fancy. Prices are decent as well. Usually if the food is okay, that's all I care about- yet the service was sooo bad it really did ruin the experience for us. read more

I love this little hole in the wall restaurant. The food is really good, and the portions are perfect. The owners are obviously a family. They have their kids with them in a back booth. I have actually been going there quite often since I found them about 8 years ago. It's a short walk from my house, which helps a lot when I just want to grab breakfast on the weekend without having to drive somewhere. They have both American Food and Mexican Food. Definitely a great place to go! read more

Service was just ok. The older latino lady is extremely rude and racist! After eating there and then having a conversation outside by our cars the lady opens the back door and rudely tells us to go somewhere else to talk. I asked why and all she said was"because I said so!" A real bitch. The older man working there was just as rude as her. Never going back. Screw them. read more

Really great breakfast and service! I hadn't been here in quite some time and my friend chose it for our brunch date so I was excited to see if their food was still as good as I remembered and it was. We ordered the No Meat Please, Veggie omelet and the ABC scramble which came with your choice of country potatoes or hash browns and toast. Portions were good sized and our server made sure our coffee cups were never empty. I remember the Duck Waffle combo, club sandwich and French fries being really good as well from past visits. My only issue was the parking situation. They have a really tiny lot behind the restaurant and some street parking but the area is a little sketch so I chose to park out front on the street where I could keep an eye on my car. However, that won't stop me from returning for more breakfast or some lunch soon! read more

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Absolutely delicious! Service was very good and the food always tastes great!!! Can't wait to go backz

Ordered a bacon cheese burger and fries. A veggie scramble with a side waffle. Duck waffle with chicken strips. Last all meat omelette. Duck Nook is one of my families favorite breakfast spots. The food is usually pretty consistently good. This is the first time we have ordered a lunch item. Menu states is fresh ground let's see. The burger was fresh ground beef and it was a decent burger. I could have had it cooked more well done but overall it was a god burger. Everyone was happy with their meals. read more

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Good old school diner. Nice size menu with a lot of options for breakfast and lunch. For being an older location, everything felt very clean and well maintained. Service was good an attentive, and food was good. If you're looking for a good spot to grab some breakfast, this place is a good option. read more

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Best breakfast in Stockton, and it's not particularly close in my opinion. And the people that run the restaurant are wonderful. Can't recommend enough. read more

"Never judge a book by its cover." This holds true because of the location you would never guess this is a gem. I've been living in Stockton all my life and I've always heard about this place but never had the chance to go. This morning I decided to take my nephews and niece for breakfast. I let one of my nephews choose the place and he searched online "good breakfast places in Stockton." Duck Nook was the first one so he asked to go there. This was all our first time and it was not what we expected. We parked in the back and my nephew said are you sure this is the place. The outside isn't as inviting but when you walk in, it looks like a sweet country diner. The servers were great. Made sure our cups was filled with coffee, juice and water at all times As for the food it was yummmmyyy! I had the special and french toast. It was so good that I ate it all and wanted more. I ordered extra french toast to go! Great hole in the walllook great on the outside but inside it was like being at home. read more

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Food was good not really anything special, service was lacking, very Soviet ambiance inside. Would probably maybe come again

Came in on a Saturday morning. Not very busy, maybe 7 or 8 others. Ok service. Not very welcoming but took our order and delivered food in a timely manner. Took a while to get the check. No refill on water. Food was ok as well. A bit expensive for the quality. Example. Charge a premium price of like 9 dollars for a two pancake short stack. And they were average at best. If I had a choice I would go somewhere else. read more

The French toast was great, so was the linguisa scramble. The prices were totally reasonable, especially in this day and age. Good service and good atmosphere read more

Quiet, quick, fair pricing in this inflation day in age. Nothing special, but not horrible.

Visited Stockton (I miss this place!) last weekend and had to come here - the thing I appreciate about brunch places in Stockton is that they're never super crowded, and the food is pretty good. (Read my previous review, this is just some updates I wanted to add). Got my classic ABC scramble with biscuits and gravy. I always appreciate the crushed ice in my water. Tip if you're going here really early in the morning - if the bathroom is locked it might just be because they haven't unlocked it yet, there might not actually be someone in there - go ask the owner dude if he already unlocked it Bring your tab to the register on the other side of the wall! Didn't find any hairs in my food this time around so I appreciate! read more

Duck Nook - ABC (it's an omelette/scramble) with hash browns and biscuits and gravy - Burgers Near Me - Stockton, California

Duck Nook for breakfast was only okay. Nothing special. I ordered my usual chorizo and eggs with country potatoes and beans. My potatoes were a little mushy. My husband ordered sausage, country potatoes and egg and toast. Something seemed a little off today; not as tasty, service was slow. I think they only had the two people working when we got there. Very quiet inside, not many people there. It took a while to place our order. Kudos to the waiter that is always there; he serves water and gives us silverware. Quiet older man. As many times as we have gone there, service is good, but the main waitress, is not friendly. Overall we always enjoyed going to DN but maybe a while before we return. read more

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Duck hunting, water skiing, sailing and working at the Port of Stockton make for an appetite, but no worries, as Duck Nook Restaurant is located on the fringes of downtown, off the "miracle mile," and serves amazing diner cuisine. As you enter the restaurant, you'll see the counter to your left, and booths against the wall to the right. This is an "old school" diner, complete with raised stools at the long counter. The counter is in the center of the restaurant, and separates the "diner" section of the restaurant from the "dining room," which is slightly newer, and a bit more "upscale." The window to the kitchen is located at the extreme rear of the restaurant. There is nothing fancy about Duck Nook Restaurant, but it's "my kind" of place, as I love diners, and I savor diner cuisine. Duck Nook is serious about breakfast, and one section of the breakfast menu that features "Breakfast Specials." As I entered the restaurant, there was a white board posting today's breakfast "special" - which had a very definite Mexican flavor - but today... I just couldn't resist enjoying a breakfast of linguica and eggs. From the "Breakfast Specials" section of the breakfast menu, I ordered "Linguica and Eggs," which is one of the favorite breakfasts. The menu describes the breakfast as, "Butterflied and seared, two eggs, country potatoes with onions and spices, and your choice of toast. I describe this breakfast as DELICIOUS! I ordered an optional side of gravy, which compliments any breakfast. When Martha took my order, she gave me the choice of hashbrowns or country potatoes, and I went with the hashbrowns. The star of the breakfast was the butterflied, seared linguica, which was tender, juicy and perfectly cooked. I've enjoyed all of my life, and the chef cooked this fine sausage perfectly. My only gripe, and it's a minor one, is I thought the piece of sausage was a little on the small side. As per my de facto standard, I ordered my eggs fried over easy, and they arrived perfectly "over easy," which is a mark of a chef with talent. The hashbrowns were crispy-golden on the outside, and tender inside, just like hashbrowns should be served. The sourdough toast was fresh, hot and buttered. I covered my hashbrowns with the delicious country gravy, and used bits of toast to sop up what was left of the gravy in the bowl. Such a great breakfast! Duck Nook Restaurant serves delicious breakfast and lunch, in an "old school" diner, and makes a great destination when you're hungry for wonderful food, served by friendly people. I love this restaurant! read more

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I've been coming here for over 10 years off and on since I was little and my great aunt took me here and has been a place my family went to regularly. Was eventually seated by the older gentleman who I've seen working here for a long time. Doesn't talk much but he seats you promptly when he sees you and always refills your glass or checks in every now and then. Very nice gentleman and the only pleasant one at the establishment. I wanted to order a burger which is my typical thing but the young waitress told me they aren't serving lunch with a attitude. So I order a omelette specifically because it has avocado and once I get it I'm told they were out of avocado. Do they discount my meal? Nope. Toast was burnt, and the omelette was lack luster. The waitress threw my bill down on the table and didn't even say a word, such as thank you or how was everything. After paying and headed out the waitress practically ran into me with a set of plates to the point where I had to step aside and didn't say a word to me. It is safe to say that this is the worst customer service I've had in awhile. The gentleman is the only redeeming thing about this place and is the only reason why I left a tip. I always leave a tip when at a restaurant, but I seriously considered leaving $0.02 as a tip to sink the message across that the waitress's service sucked and either she needs to get a new job or learn basic customer service skills or even some common courtesy. My advice to the business learn that customers pay your bills, have better customer service, and treat customers like they actually matter to you. Lost a long term customer today. Maybe I'll come back eventually but not anytime soon. read more

So i pull up to eat here for lunch, in parking lot. After a couple minutes to finish up my phone call a guy comes out says he's the owner and starts to tell me that i gotta go and cannot park here. He never asked me if i was there for the Restraunt , he just assumed i was not i guess. I guess i still gotta go eat lunch but it will never be here. I always support local restraunt but if they don't need more bussiness then i can't help them . To bad because i hear there food is good...!!! They really need to treat future customers better. By the way parking lot was empty. read more

Food was good - my son loved steak and eggs. I loved the country potatoes. Ambiance was cute w all the ducks and the space is large. Service was non existent. I got yelled at for requesting a box at the pass through window saying I needed to get from the register (no one there or at the counter). I also had to ask for my check. No one checked in on us or asked how our food was. It was efficient but super not as cozy as you'd think. read more

Quack! Quack! Good food & service just off the Miracle Mile. More well known for breakfast than for lunch but it's all solidly delicious. ABC and the all meat omelettes are quite filling, with your choice of country potatoes or hash browns and your choice sourdough, wheat/white toast or English muffin. This family owned business has become a breakfast landmark in town and is always on our list of Stockton breakfast options. Check it. read more

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