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    Galloping Hen

    4.0 (313 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Waffle a la carte
    Diana L.

    This is a great breakfast/brunch spot! The food here is simply delicious! I got the Meat Lovers Omelette and it was amazing! Other places where I've had omelettes the egg part tends to be dry, but not here, it was perfectly moist! Overall this is one of the best omelette I've ever had! I prefer waffles over pancakes but the ones listed on the menu included eggs and such. They were able to make one a la carte for me. Although yummy the waffle was a little pricey, 9.99 for a plain waffle. Service was good, the server checked on me throughout my meal. Will definitely be back soon as there were quite a few things on the menu I wanted to try.

    Devin B.

    It's been a loooonnnggg time since I've been to galloping Hen so we decided to stop in for breakfast on a rainy Friday. The space looks the same but is definitely under a different ownership from my last visit. The service was good and we were seated quickly. The menu had an extensive amount of options, but nothing seemed to really stand out. I ended up with the Cali breakfast burrito with eggs, fries, guac and asada. It came with sour cream and pico on the side. The burrito was pretty large, but really didn't hit the pallet it was just ok and filled the belly. It wasn't something that I'd crave and most likely won't make another visit.

    BLT w/Avocado Yum!
    Rebecca G.

    Oh my gosh I love this place! Tucked away out of eyesight behind Big Lots! What a fantastic breakfast spot!! Very clean, small and simple place. Very friendly service! Food was yummy and they have great coffee! Highly recommend coming here!

    Vega take scramble with potatoes
    Jan L.

    In venture for family appointments and found this place for breakfast. Small older, good oldies music and seated quickly. However, the two servers working spent 10 mins talking in the kitchen before they finally came out to take our order. But, this was only after an older man that was seated at the same time as us " went to the door and asked if someone going to wait on him?!" For very slow service and very strong coffee its rating is a 3. Once our order was taken, food came out pretty fast. Food was good and kudos to the cook! We May consider returning in the future.

    Hot chocolate
    Dolores P.

    What a hidden hen! Hahaha, see what I did there? I've seen this place over the years and always talked about visiting but hadn't until now. So yummy! I love me some chicken and waffles. And they were cooked perfectly with the nice crunch. The pancakes were round and golden and the perfect soft butter. I was actually surprised how good the hot chocolate was. So yummy! It was a lot bigger inside than it looked outside. Super cute restaurant. My hubby was SO happy because they kept his coffee cup full the entire time. Like the ENTIRE time. I want to go try more items soon!

    Melissa L.

    Talk about a throwback old school breakfast spot. I'm never in this part of town so genuinely when I found it on Yelp I had no idea where I was going and when I turned into a baby blue colored shopping mall off the main drag I thought I had been transported to my grandmas era lol. This is a cool business shopping center stuck in time, old school Ventura and definitely a spot that feels nostalgic. The setting made for the perfect spot for a classic breakfast and lunch restaurant catering to the locals of Ventura as this spot is a staple, not one that's calling to the instagramers or influencers. And they are okay with that. It's clear that their customer base are locals coming in for a no frills meal with family down home vibes. Service was definitely 5 stars but casual. We were seated right away and orders taken without fuss. Everyone was very nice and welcoming but also kept to themselves and allowed you to enjoy your meal. The food came out reasonably quick and was super fresh. Our waitress was nice and got us everything we needed. When it came time to bus our tables and clear them they were on top of that too. No misses when it came to service. We loved the large menu and you'll definitely find something for everyone. Of course they specialize in breakfast and lunch diner type plates. The prices were average and the menu was easy to navigate, despite having a lot to choose from. The interior of this restaurant is very classic feel good family vibes. We laughed a little at all of the rooster/chicken/hen decor everywhere - hence the name of the place Galloping Hen. It was fun. The food was classic and totally hit the spot. My friend got an omelette that they let her customize a little bit with a side of hash browns. I was in the mood for a tuna melt and fries and it was tasty. Butter grilled bread and a generous amount of tuna. If you like a grilled tuna they have a good one here, I just only crave it once in a blue moon so I'll be good for a while. Definitely would love to come back to try their chicken fried steak or other classic breakfast combos. This spot is definitely going to stick around for another 40 years and I'm hoping to support them when I'm in the area and craving some down home classic cooking and service. Good spot, definitely give them a try!

    Buckaroo
    Donna B.

    This breakfast eatery has lasted the test of time (since 1984). Galloping Hen offers up all your favorite standard breakfast items along with burgers and sandwiches. My husband saw a dish being delivered to another table and had to have it. The Buckaroo came with grilled biscuit, sausage, omelette and topped with gravy with a side of potatoes. He loved it. I had the French Connection, eggs, sausage and French toast. I always take a chance ordering sausage but this was good. Good service.

    Chili verde omelette. My husband wasn't a fan of the cheese. So he scraped it off
    Tatiana C.

    Such a cute place! I've only eaten here twice, but would absolutely go back if anyone needed a suggestion for breakfast. Wonderful service! I've had the corn beef hash plate and their chorizo plate. Both are delicious. And these portions are hearty. My husband has had the chili verde-pork omelette and the chilaquiles. His omelette was okay, as the meat portions were in chunks and he thought they would be shredded. The chilaquiles are BOMB. I highly recommend that dish. Plenty of seating as well. We shall be back!

    Omelette #4
    Curt H.

    Nice family run establishment with an excellent menu. Hostess super vigilant and helpful. Waitress friendly, efficient, and professional. The Omelette #4 was perfect. Cheese onion spinach and BACON. Oh yeah. Cooked perfectly.

    Chilaquiles

    The first time we visited, we had an amazing experience--not just with the food, but also with the staff. The second time, I brought my mom because I wanted to share this hidden gem with her, and it was just as wonderful. The third time, my parents went on their own and unfortunately had a less positive experience with the staff. They mentioned that a request--something actually suggested to us by the staff on our second visit--couldn't be accommodated this time, which felt inconsistent. Personally, I'm still willing to give them another try because 2 out of our 3 visits have been great. Hopefully, it was just an off day, and not something that happens often.

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    Finally got in here, and I'm glad I did! Had an absolutely wonderful breakfast!! Will be coming back soon. Fresh and delicious!!!

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    Great food, friendly staff. Plenty of parking. It gets busy on the weekends. During the week rarely a wait.

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    Very good food and service. I would prefer to eat here over Arts. I preferred eggs and sausage!

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    Delaneis amazing and so is the food!!! Omlets are to die for !! The gravy so tasty and creamy!

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    We went for the first time. And let me tell you we now go at least twice a week!! Amazing food and definitely amazing service!!

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    Best eggs Benedict ever, delicious, hidden gem. You'll miss it if you don't know, get the potatos. Everyone is neice

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