Hometown Cafe

4.4 (342 reviews)

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Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Ryan T.

Grandpa brought me here for breakfast while I was helping him with some heavy work. He took me out to a place in town I almost never go to. The only time I ever come out here is to visit my mom, and this place is past a turbo take to get there. It was packed inside when we came in, so this is clearly a popular place! The interior was relatively old fashioned with shelves full of Very old cartons of products and lots of pictures of old art as well. Simple colored walls as well. All of the tables had red and cream diamond pattern table cloths on them which helped add to the old style fashion. The chairs were all pretty standard and good to sit at. I decided to order the New York Steak and Eggs. The eggs were good. Well prepared and tasty too. The hash browns were also pretty good, with nice flavor to them to enjoy! The steak was very tasty. Well cooked, seasoned well, and a very good size too! Overall I was quite pleased with the food here! It was tasty and enjoyable all around! No complaints on my end! Definitely a recommendation from me!

Zuly L.

If you want old fashion comfort breakfast with the fam, this is your spot! I have picky eaters for children and they basically licked their plates. My husband and I gave each other the look "oh yeah, this is the spot". Portions were American big. Price was generously right. Delicious. As soon as you walk in, you feel like you're at granny's house. Cozy and the attire is come as you are. Everyone was super sweet. Although they were super busy, still managed to take care of us well. Compliments to the chef.

Rod L.

This is our go-to place if we want a good meal at an affordable price. The servers here are excellent and always friendly. It has a "home town cafe" kind of feel inside with lot of booths for families of 4, and then tables for bigger parties. The food is always good...great omelets and other breakfast items. They also have a good lunch menu. Portions are always more than enough.

Tiffie P.

Woweeee - I was not expecting the large portions or the great brunch from this unassuming diner. We were seated right away on a Sunday at noon. Service was fast and friendly. My coffee was never cold or empty and he food was excellent! Prices are good too. A solid 5 stars!

Liam M.

10/10! This was the best breakfast I've had in a very long time. Drove all the way from damonte ranch (south Reno) to try this place and it was very worth the drive. Our server was fast and very kind with our menu accommodations! Great prices and super cute on the inside!! Eat everything on my plate will be back again very soon

Tommy J.

Just stopped in to get some food to go. It is 20 minutes before closing time so I just called an order in and picked it up. It was ready in like five minutes. Fairly friendly people, I love the phrase here. So yeah can't say much more lol

KC C.

We've been eating at Hometown for decades, I remember when it was Curt & Al's (the best!). But we won't be spending money there anymore. The last few times we ate there have been borderline, we learned not to get the chocolate chip pancakes because they're so unbelievably sweet, it's nauseating. I can't imagine feeding those to a child. But today we were done. I ordered a sausage mushroom omelet. It actually had slices of cheese on top (see picture). Anyone who knows how to cook well knows you don't use sliced cheese on top of food. You use slices for sandwiches. The inside was so overloaded with mozzarella that after a few minutes the omelet had cooled enough that it became a rubbery mess. Think cold mozzarella sticks. Yuck. The sausage was just cut up links. Not so bad, I guess, except these are rookie cooking mistakes. A chef worth their salt (and training) would never serve an omelet with sliced cheese and cut up links. I'm just sayin'. My home fries were paper thin. Who cuts potatoes that thin? You could excuse it if they were crispy. They weren't. They were half soggy and half burnt, as was my toast. Hubby got the California omelet and he wasn't happy with his either, same cheap sliced cheese. He got a side of fruit and the sliced bananas were black on one side, too ripe. As you're cutting up food to serve, a chef should keep an eye on what they're working with, and if the fruit is overripe, you don't serve it, you toss it, or save it for something like banana bread. You could argue that perhaps the overripe bananas weren't noticed but they were put into the container with the black side down, so it wasn't easily noticed. That tells me it was done on purpose. And it also tells me the cook doesn't actually care what they serve. The rest of the fruit bowl was gross, fruit was all overripe and inedible. It wound up in the trash. The place was busy when we picked up the order, which blows me away. People are happy with this junk? No thanks. From now on we'll stick with Pegs. Goodbye Hometown. We've loved you for a long time. But all good things must come to an end.

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Angela S.

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Stopped by this morning to have some breakfast with the fam. It was around 9am on Sunday morning and the parking lot was pretty full. We walked in the door and could tell that this was a "local hot spot", but were still able to find a table right away (seat yourself apparently, when it's not to crowded). The decor was "homey" and warm, I liked it for a breakfast nook type of atmosphere. After looking over the pretty extensive menu I decided on the California Omelet, it was loaded with mushrooms, bacon and spinach, topped with half an avocado and some jack cheese. It was very tasty and generously portioned...just maybe next time a little more cheese and NOT left in the salamander/ broiler quite so long but, it was still mighty tasty. On a side note (haha) I ordered the hash browns and will comment on those later. My guy got the Chicken Fried Steak and Country potatoes (this is the only meal he eats when we go out for breakfast). I'm gonna tell the truth as far as what I tasted and the comments from my man...it could be much better and he won't be ordering them again. The gravy tasted heavily of flour and had no other distinctive flavors to give it that certain something. The patty, as my man put it (and I'm being nice) needed a lot of work, the country potatoes were pretty darn good and his eggs, were perfectly cooked. My daughter apparently knew exactly what she wanted and must have sensed that it was going to be fantastic! She had ordered the Breakfast Burrito and the minute the waitress set it down I knew that I too should have ordered this. It was huge and served wet with Ranchera Sauce (oh my god, I would kill for this sauce ;) it was delicious!) I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this burrito and highly recommend this any newcomers. The disappointment in my daughters and I's breakfast was the hash browns. I won't elaborate to much on these because they were dry and just blah....we'll just order the country potatoes next time. The service was fast, friendly and efficient. I don't know our waitresses name cause I don't recall her giving it to us lol. The negative aside, we will DEFINITELY be back to try some more of their Mexican influenced breakfast and to give lunch/dinner a try and maybe move this to a 4 star rating. read more

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Faces E.

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Took my Mom here for Mother's Day 2017. The food is generous and awesome. Our waitress was amazing and the family atmosphere here made it feel like home. Take the drive an visit this place. Local businesses are the beat! read more

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Briana C.

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There aren't many things that redeem the North Valleys, especially when it comes to food. Being up in the hills means you either have to trek down into the main part of Reno or eat at the average humdrum chains. Thankfully, my roommates brought me up to speed by introducing Hometown Cafe into my life. Its a cozy little hole-in-the-wall diner with true blue homestyle cooking that hits the spot on these chilly winter mornings. I've chosen multiple items on their menus and have been satisfied with every meal. Even though being one of the only brown people to set foot in that restaurant is a little awkward, I get so lost in their food that I barely even notice. You're bound to leave Hometown Cafe with a box of leftovers (generous portions), a happy wallet (cheap price without cheap flavor), and a case of the Itis (roll me home)! read more

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Chris M.

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Hometown Cafe is a staple in the North Valleys. I actually stumbled upon this place in 2007 when we moved to Reno. I kept seeing little hand-painted wooden signs that pointed to Hometown Cafe. It is in Lemmon Valley about two miles off the freeway on Lemmon Drive. This may be telling my age but if any of you remember the old sitcom Alice and the restaurant she worked in with Flo this place is kind of like that. It truly has a hometown feel. The service is always friendly and the waitresses know what you want when you are a regular. I know this because I frequently hear the waitresses confirm a customer's regular order. We usually know what we were getting before we even go in. I truly enjoy the French Toast Combo. It comes with four half slices of thick French Toast sprinkled with powdered sugar, two eggs cooked any way you desire, and 3 pieces of bacon. The bacon is my favorite part of the whole meal. It is a thick sliced bacon cooked perfectly. I don't like crispy bacon so if I think about it at the time I order I ask them for "not crispy". I usually forget to ask but it is usually right anyway. Sometimes I am in the mood for scones instead so I will simply order the bacon and eggs and upgrade my toast to scones for a small fee. Hometown Cafe is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Friday nights you can usually get prime rib and then you can order prime rib and eggs for breakfast on Saturday morning. I have enjoyed that breakfast on more than one occasion. Although we most commonly go there for breakfast, I have enjoyed lunch and dinner there a couple of times. Their hamburgers are delicious as are their French Dips and their chicken fingers. You will not leave hungry. read more

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Jessenia S.

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Amazing customer service. Food is always delicious and freshly prepared. Never a disappointment. Definitely come and eat here.

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Julia R.

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Have had a few wonderful breakfast here biscuits and gravy are to die for Always busy

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Ken S.

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Ok..... First thing first..... This is not a chain restaurant. This is pretty much a mom n pop kitchen. Now with that said, the service was good but not great. Food was as you would expect at a mediocre casino café. I would go back if I was hungry and just happened to be in the area. But would not travel a long distance. Prices are fair. You can eat a family of 4 for about $30.00. read more

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Maria J.

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What a great breakfast place. My fav in Reno. The services was wonderful and the food was delicious. Definitely worth the drive to Lemmon Valley. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Julie V.

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We've lived in the area for about 5 years and finally decided to try this place out. It doesn't look like much driving up to it but the cars filling the lot tell a different story. Today is Sunday so you can imagine how many people there were. Even then we didn't have to wait too long for a table. A waitress appeared after 3 minutes and our food shortly after. The kids menu was simple (which is necessary for the little ones to choose). Everything was made perfectly. We are IHOP lovers, but we all agree that this was so much better. Definitely will be a favorite breakfast place for us. We week be trying their dinner menus in the future as well! read more

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Derek F.

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Absolutely love this place. My fiancé and I eat here every weekend. You can beat the quality of food for the price.

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Briana L.

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Locally owned family restaurant -- yes, you will see the owner helping in whatever way possible. Whether it is seating the guest , cooking food, or even picking up tables. He is a very humble man and his daughter, a waitress at Hometown is a sweetheart. For those that have not been here: "It is a seat yourself, unless it is really busy which you will then have someone seating your party in the order it came. "The portions of the plate are very generous for a more than fair price. It feels like your getting more than what you paid for. "The waitresses are all very kind and can definitely keep up with your drinks. "Every time you visit it will feel like your local community restaurant, the more you visit , the closer you will feel to everyone. I highly recommend giving this place a shot especially if you are tired of places like Denny's , or iHop. read more

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Charlene M.

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We came to eat here for my husband's birthday. We were seated right as we walked in. The food and service was above our expectations as we had our meal within 5-7 minutes. Everything was hot and served exactly how we ordered plus gave us enough for two people. This will be my only place to eat breakfast when I visit RENO. read more

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Elizabeth C.

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Great breakfast place if you live in north valleys!!! One of the only places I could find that sells corned beef hash!!! Been twice, each time didn't disappoint and the pie is amazing!! Staff is friendly, service is quick. read more

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Marilyn D.

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LOVE Hometown! Favorite breakfast spot while we are at the Reno Air Races or visiting Stead Field. Great food, great service, great coffee!!

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Philip H.

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We've been going here every Saturday morning for most of the summer. We never cease to be amazed by how fast our orders are placed. It's like they have a Star Trek oven, push the button, then serve. But the food tastes great and you'll probably need a take home box for the next week. The portions are HUGE! Most of our conversations are contemplating how they make any money but I'd guess profit is primarily based on return business. Don't order water. It's probably beyond their control but the water tastes like it's from a well. Ordered lunch one day, aside from our usual breakfast, and the burger was "okay"--lots of bleach from the tables--contemplated leaving--we arrived just before closing. Waitresses are typically attentive and check back often. It's our Saturday morning routine so voting with our $$. read more

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Kevin P.

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This is the prototype for a solid, neighborhood coffee shop. While lunch and dinner options (major props to the roast beef melt with Ortega chilies), breakfast is their bread and butter. So long as you aren't expecting the cuisine to fit into the foodie/brunch zeitgeist, you're set. The menu is full of hearty options that are served in generous portions for a fairly modest price. I have sampled most of the menu, and the omelets, scambles and other egg dishes are all top notch. My personal favorite is the huevos con chorizo, which is served with tortillas and a large helping of potatoes. It is tremendously flavorful and filling. The atmosphere on weekend mornings can be quite hectic, but the service is still generally very friendly and quick. It's definitely a place that should be a regular stop for those in the North Valleys and a great change of pace for anyone else looking for something classic. read more

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Ally L.

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Great small local little place. Great pies and deserts. I usually get the breakfast burrito with no sauce, French toast, burger but everything is super good and comes out very quickly. This place is always packed with locals so you know it is good. Wish they were on UberEats. read more

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Marnie R.

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SO. FREAKING. GOOD. I have eaten there 5 times in 2 weeks I am not ashamed to say!!!!! Not only is the food awesome but the staff is WONDERFUL!!!! Love, sausage breakfast burrito with gravy on home fries and cali omelette with sourdough customers. read more

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OMG...so good. Eat here! This is the best of the best. Fast, friendly and sooooo good...great wait staff. Amazing food.

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Cheryl D.

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Always a great breakfast & service. Friendly, family atmosphere. We come out of our way to come here , but you better get here early.

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Erika H.

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My brother took us here while I was visiting and I was so impressed. The fries were so amazing!

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Sherril S.

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Haven't been in a while, but it used to be one of our favorite breakfast spots, until it changed hands, and they revamped the menu. Where did my olive, sausage, and mushroom omelet go? Disappointed! We tried lunch once, and experienced a VERY disappointing patty melt. Toasted the bread instead of grilling it, didn't add the extra cheese we asked for, and overall, just not the kind of patty melt we were craving at the time. Haven't been back since, because we can get an excellent patty melt closer to home at Vonz Diner next to Raley's in Golden Valley. read more

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Gary O.

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Nice local spot. Always good service, food is well priced and tasty. Breakfast is on point for the cost. Lunch menu surprisingly good for the cost definitely a hidden gem. read more

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Like I always say! Faster than a Mcdonalds drive thru and ten times be. Great food! Great service! Great prices!

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Justin B.

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Hometown is one of the best breakfast places you've never heard of. Huge portions for an extremely fair price. Real ingredients, not a bunch of re-heated muck. You can hear them prepping the chicken fried steak in the back. The reason I didn't score 5 stars is because as the area gets busier, so does Hometown, and they're not adapting to it too well. Long wait times for service and food delivery, less impressive food. Still great, but doesn't feel like Hometown great from a year or two ago. I still love this place and will still frequent it, but I hope they learn to adapt to the increased population out there soon! read more

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John K.

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I have always enjoyed coming here. You get a lot of food for a great price! I am never disappointed. Only wish is they stayed open later.

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Matthew W.

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The breakfast alone deserves 5 stars (I haven't had lunch or dinner here). I used to go here on a regular basis throughout my childhood (with my father, and sometimes sister and mother) and always loved the breakfasts. It changed hands once and some of the little lovely things changed (biscuits and gravy), but later changed back for the better (I noticed in more recent years). Now I just go whenever I visit Reno (at least I try), and the breakfast is still DELICIOUS! Normal breakfast prices with good service and amazing food. read more

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Robyn O.

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I went here for the first time since new ownership last week. I ordered the fried chicken. I shouldn't have since I think I make the best fried chicken in the world. My brother got the special which was some mexican dish with pork chunks and sauce. He said the pork was fatty. My dad got a hamburger and he said it was ok and not something he would go back for. My mom loved her burger, but it had half of an alvacodo on it and she loves alvacodo. My Pepsi tasted great and so did the Ranch dressing, but my salad was full of iceberg lettuce and I think a salad should have most green leaf lettuce. I guess that is me being picky. Service was fine. Prices are low. Parking was not an issue. Defiantly better since there is not more smoking. Try it you may like it especially if you live out in the North Valleys. read more

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Brenden R.

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Very nice place to get breakfast love going there staff is awesome food is always great and service is awesome! If you're looking for a good local restaurant with great food and service look no further read more

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Jon M.

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The best breakfast in the north valley area, highly recommend if you don't feel like trekking all the way into town. They give you hearty portions and the bacon is thick and plentiful! read more

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MM H.

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If you're ever down near Reno there's just one truly gourmety (if that's an acceptable word) greasy spoon. Their breakfast is 'Mom's homemade'. Don't neglect to order a side of their homemade thinly sliced potato chips! Floored my tongue! How can I ever go back to packaged processed potato chips?!?! read more

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Jen S.

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Best breakfast in town and very generous portions! Can also call in orders to go. Be sure to try their daily specials! read more

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Tia S.

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Amazing food simple and hearty! We where seated super fast and our food came out even faster. Food portions were generous for the price and service was good. Decor was rustic but clean One of the better small breakfast place I have been in a while. read more

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Silvia D.

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It's very good. I like going here when I don't want to drive too far from the North Valleys and dont want to cook breakfast

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Falcon T.

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Eh not the greatest in the valley. Only been here a few times. Not my first choice. But not the worst either.

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B C.

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If this were Midtown, the hipsters would occupy this place daily. Amazing breakfast with huge portions and extra meaty bacon. #bacon Step into the North Valleys for something different. read more

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Love you guys bri and jojo enough said must go. So this thing is going to make me keep writing. The food is amazing and they always treat you like family we love hometown read more

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Simple cafe foods done right. Friendly service and good portions. Decor is old and dusty, doesn't match food. Good breakfast place, not far from highway. read more

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Elayna W.

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My fiancé raves about this place! I enjoy it to, it's just his ultimate go-to place for breakfast. We've ordered many different items on the menu and each one has always been fabulous! There's a wide variety and the food comes out quick and hot. Always coming back! read more

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Sophia R.

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Was pleasantly suprised to find this place! It's a country cafe/diner atmosphere. My boyfriend and I both really enjoyed our omelettes. The biscuits and gravy left some to be desired. The gravy had cut up sausages (and not the sausage patty) and didn't have any pepper, however the biscuits were decent. We have been on a search for decent biscuits and gravy and this place came up short. However, everything else we enjoyed, the hot chocolate was great too! Service a little slow but we had time. Definitely recommend this place! read more

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9251 Lemmon Dr
Reno, NV 89506
North Valleys
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(775) 972-5354
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Hours

What time does Hometown Cafe open?

Hometown Cafe opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Hometown Cafe close?

Hometown Cafe closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Hometown Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Hometown Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Hometown Cafe have catering options?

No, Hometown Cafe does not have catering options.

Does Hometown Cafe have a happy hour?

No, Hometown Cafe does not have a happy hour.

Does Hometown Cafe serve alcohol?

Yes, Hometown Cafe serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Hometown Cafe allow dogs?

No, Hometown Cafe does not allow dogs.

Does Hometown Cafe have TVs?

Yes, Hometown Cafe has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Hometown Cafe have bike parking?

Yes, Hometown Cafe has bike parking.

Does Hometown Cafe have outdoor seating?

No, Hometown Cafe does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Hometown Cafe have parking?

Yes, Hometown Cafe has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Hometown Cafe wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Hometown Cafe is wheelchair accessible.

Does Hometown Cafe have free WiFi?

No, Hometown Cafe does not have free WiFi.

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Archie's Giant Hamburgers & Breakfast

I went here on Sunday mid afternoon before Memorial Day so I assume many students had left town so…read morethe place was pretty empty (so service was excellent.) Was surprised it had a second floor with a small deck and pretty decent views! Big place. Great Happy Hour Deals (half off drinks) and other specials. I haven't eaten breakfast there but the burger I'd put in the top 4 in Reno. It is giant diameter wise but the meat is the same amount of a smaller thicker burger which makes it no too hard to eat. I'd call this a Purist's Burger. Crisp lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, mustard, sauce. They went really light on the sauce to the point I didn't think it had any. Fries were excellent too. Price is very reasonable (that's typical near a college.) I've tried Royce, Juicy's, and The Parlor. I'd put Archies below Royce and Parlor but above Juicy's. Two left on my list are Armando & Son's Butcher Shop and of course Beefy's.

Parking was open at 5 pm on Sunday. Noticed a person sitting in the booth for Archie's parking…read moreonly, monitoring the parking. Other reviewers mentioned parking lot can be quite packed. We found parking right away. We noticed the large banner outside touting best burgers. Was craving fish and chips, buttttt decided to go with a burger. Ricardo was our server.. we were greeted as we were stepping through the door. Told to take a seat anywhere. Ricardo recommended "any" burger with a smile. I asked whether I should order onion rings or fries, he said order the Texas Toothpicks.. Combo of beer battered onions and jalapeños. Ok let's do this. Richard's must have checked in on us 5-7 times during our meal, great service! Actually we had an entire conversation about his service, friendly, efficient, quick, chatty, and gets the order right! Order Bloody Mary served with banana pepper, green olive and lime.. no salted rim, which is fine, missing salty component for me BECAUSE I LIKE SALT... Drink was GOOD. Bloody Mary and Corona brought icy cold within two minutes. Jalapeno burger and fries son loved his burger! Son felt his burger had appropriate amount of salt and great char crusting. Garlic butter burger and Texas Toothpicks which is beer battered onions and jalapeños. In my opinion this burger starts with the bread.. Delicious soft bun that actually fits the patty. The patty had a nice sear on it, it was under seasoned and almost well done. The burger was lacking salt component to complement the garlic. Had the burger been seasoned, and had I have ordered it medium rare, (my mistake) it would have been really good. The burger did come without condiments which I appreciate because I can put my own in appropriate amounts to my liking. I added a pinch of salt, no complaining and we were good to go! I didn't even eat 1/4 of my food! The burgers and portions were HUGE!! The Texas Toothpicks were really good, a good fry was achieved on them. They held up to being dipped in ranch. 1/2 order hot wings and fries The wings were ordered breaded and hot. They had a good crisp, and were fried appropriately! Good amount of salt. The fries were served super crispy, piping hot and perfectly salted. The order came with carrots and celery without having to ask. Ranch.. Ranch is a serious condiment in our household with food like this. It was good. An appropriate amount was served with wings, and of course for us fries and ranch go hand in hand. The restaurant was clean, all staff was friendly and great service!!!

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Champagne & Chocolate

Full bar and nice champagne/wine menu. We had all-you-could mimosa. They even have optional…read morechocolate dipped rims on the flutes. The DJ had a great selection in English and Spanish. Folks were even up on the small dance floor. We are definitely going back!

Champagne and Chocolate was pretty great! When we first got there we were seated next to the DJ and…read moreit was a little too loud, but we asked to move and they accommodated us with no problem. The music was a good mix of throwbacks and newer songs which made the vibe really fun. I'd say it's a little pricey, but they definitely have unique items you can't find at most places and everything we tried was delicious. Also, there's quite a few seafood options which I love & are always on the pricier side! We shared the lox crostini bites, charcuterie board, and ahi nachos between 4 people and it was the perfect amount -- satisfying without being too much. Might go again this weekend! Can't wait to try more things on the menu & take pics this time!

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The "build out" continues with soft opening 9/26/24 10 am & GRAND opening 5:30 pm 9/26/24

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Italian champagne (don't remember the name, but it was delish) with milky chocolate covered rim.

Pine State Biscuits - Reno

The biscuits and gravy were pretty spectacular. Obviously there's a southern chef in the kitchen…read more Great menu selection. Don't come here if you are low carbing lol. However if you just had a breakup or got fired, this is your comfort food destination. Cute place. The service was friendly and helpful when we asked for anything but not particularly well trained. I would certainly return if I was in Reno again.

I ordered from here before and remembered enjoying it, so I was looking forward to eating here…read moreinstead of taking it to go . Unfortunately, this visit didn't live up to that first experience. The atmosphere just wasn't very inviting, and the biggest disappointment was the silverware it was visibly dirty. That's something that's hard to overlook, especially at a sit-down restaurant. The food was decent. and based on my previous visit, I know they can make a good biscuit. It almost feels like this might be one of those places that's better suited for takeout than dining in. The gentleman that took our order must have been having a bad day the service was brass to say the least . For me, the overall experience just didn't justify another dine-in visit, so if I ever have Pine State Biscuits again, it'll probably be to-go.

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Biscuits with both gravies

Two Chicks

As a Virgin TWO, TWO chicks! I must admit that My TWO Chicks experience was TWO good TWO be true!…read moreFrom The quaint chill ambiance, TWO the meal, TWO the Greeter, TWO the Seater, TWO my personal assistant for my visit KAREN (now known TWO me as KAYKAY!) SHOUT OUT TO TWO CHICKS, WELL DONE! I SHALL BE RETURNING!

If you're looking for a lively brunch spot with great energy, Two Chicks absolutely delivers. It…read morewas packed when we visited, which is usually a good sign, and while it was definitely loud, it added to the fun, bustling atmosphere rather than taking away from it. The service was outstanding. Even with a full house, the staff stayed friendly, attentive, and kept everything moving smoothly. That's no small feat during a busy brunch rush. I really loved this little spot. It has a welcoming vibe that makes you want to linger over your meal and soak it all in. One tip: get there early and give yourself a little extra time to find parking. It's popular for a reason, and after visiting, it's easy to see why.

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Cafe Whitney

Amazing food and amazing service! 10/10 The chicken ricotta…read moreis amazing I would definitely recommend that if you're looking for something fried,savory and fresh! Plus our server was very kind and literally came back to make sure if I wanted iced decaf mocha or hot decaf mocha (btw thank you for that Tom :D)

The service was amazing. Verenis was phenomenal and created the best coffee concoction for my sweet…read moretooth! 10/10 recommend. Also the ambiance was beautiful, the air plants are breathtaking.

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Bighorn Tavern

Absolutely delicious food! Impeccable service!…read moreAnd very accommodating to young familes! Shout out to Michelle who is a fantastic waitress!

I have been to Bighorn Tavern 2, which meant I was due to Bighorn Traven 1. There are a few…read moredifferences that lie between both locations but for the most part they are the same. We came in for Saturday Brunch around 10am, early, I know, however we were greeted and given a table right away. The restaurant wasn't busy for a Saturday, we did receive really attentive and thoughtful service from our server, Kylie. While they still had their Holiday drink specials menu, the server did confirm they have 2 for 1 mimosas and $6 bloody marys. The special was a Prime Rib breakfast burrito which both of the people I came in with ordered while I ordered the breakfast BLT. The Prime Rib burrito was so tender and juicy with a fried egg in the middle, definitely a special item for sure. I had the BLT on an everything bagel with a side of fruit and it hit the spot of a lighter, less hearty breakfast. For good service and cheap drinks, I will definitely be back!

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Big Horn's Bloody Mary

Liberty Food & Wine Exchange

I like the pizza a bit more than the pasta. Perfect wood fired crust. We had the Double Down, which…read moreis Tomato sauce, mozzarella, serranos, red onion, calabrese sausage, hot honey. Service always great. Ambiance is vibey, although Reno needs to continue improving the situation downtown.

Wowza!! We have had…read moreLiberty Food & Wine at catered events but have been meaning to go in person. Date night so we ventured downtown and Liberty knocked it out of the park. Service was impeccable, drinks awesome and food delectable. Nice wine selection, inventive cocktails and good craft beer. We both went with the Bourbon Bramble and glass of wine - perfect. For food we started with the large mixed salad. Very nice vinaigrette a great farm to table vegetables with the mixed greens. Very nice and refreshing. Next the arrabbiata made with a nice sausage. Not as traditional as we expected, and not as spicy which was good for my wife. The pork plate was great - very nice selection of meets, pickles and a nice rocket salad. Far too much for one person. No dessert tonight - too full. Venture downtown and enjoy the food scene along the riverwalk. We stopped by Sierra Taphouse for a drink after and was equally pleased. Cheers Reno!!

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Hanna's Table

What a wonderful experience! Cloey was absolutely amazing--on point with our order a few days in a…read morerow, sweet, funny, adorable, and incredibly patient. She made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived and was always on point with everything we needed. Her positive personality and great sense of humor made our visit even more enjoyable. The restaurant itself was spotless, the staff was friendly, and the ambiance was warm, inviting, and comfortable. It's clear that great customer service and attention to detail are priorities here. Thank you, Cloey, for making our visit so special. We will definitely be back and hope to see you again soon! You are a staple to Hanna's they are so lucky to have you !

The whole vibe at the J has totally changed from when it was The Sands and this was Mel's Cafe…read more This is now their "Coffee Shop". It has a bit of the retro feel to it and was a nice place for lunch with a friend. I ordered the BLTA with a side of fries. I just had water to drink but there were multiple offerings from boozy to soft drinks and other non-alcoholic choices. Our server was attentive and checked on us throughout. The meals took awhile to get to us (I think their kitchen probably covers more than just Hanna's Table) but it was worth the wait. My BLTA was just as I liked it - crisp bacon, large slices of tomato, creamy avocado and lettuce leaves. A perfect classic with a touch of hipster add-on. Would I drive out of my way to eat here? Probably not, but since it is about 2 blocks from home it would be worth a return visit,

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Brisket bowl with corn and mashed potatoes. I almost licked the bowl clean. Delicious and very feeling!

Two Chicks

As a Virgin TWO, TWO chicks! I must admit that My TWO Chicks experience was TWO good TWO be true!…read moreFrom The quaint chill ambiance, TWO the meal, TWO the Greeter, TWO the Seater, TWO my personal assistant for my visit KAREN (now known TWO me as KAYKAY!) SHOUT OUT TO TWO CHICKS, WELL DONE! I SHALL BE RETURNING!

If you're looking for a lively brunch spot with great energy, Two Chicks absolutely delivers. It…read morewas packed when we visited, which is usually a good sign, and while it was definitely loud, it added to the fun, bustling atmosphere rather than taking away from it. The service was outstanding. Even with a full house, the staff stayed friendly, attentive, and kept everything moving smoothly. That's no small feat during a busy brunch rush. I really loved this little spot. It has a welcoming vibe that makes you want to linger over your meal and soak it all in. One tip: get there early and give yourself a little extra time to find parking. It's popular for a reason, and after visiting, it's easy to see why.

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Atlantis Steakhouse

Service from start to finish was exceptional! Stephen and…read moreAliyah top notch! Appreciated them very much! Prompt courteous over all 10 out of 10 Thank you from the Millers

Wow!!!! We were not expecting such a wonderful experience at a Casino restaurant but Atlantis…read moreSteakhouse is superb. The ambience and atmosphere are definitely something to cherish. The service was excellent and our staff went out of their way to make this a memorable dining adventure. For our starter we ordered the salad and it was delicious. We were tempted not to eat it as the presentation was exceptional but we had to try it. The honey mustard dressing and succulent vegetables exploded in our mouths. Definitely worth trying again and again. The steak was also cooked to perfection!!! Rare is how steak should be eaten and the chef cooked it to the T. Every bite tasted like butter melting in our mouths.

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Coffee w/ all the necessities choices

Crawfish Asian Cuisine

Crawfish always has great food and service! Our all time favorites are the salt and pepper…read morecalamari, braised pork belly, garlic noodle and all of their fried rice options are great too! This is my go to place for comfort food.

Food and service was awesome! Must try their grilled squid and flounder fish. And our server was…read morevery attentive.

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Dried Scallop Crab Meat Fried Rice

Pine State Biscuits - Reno

The biscuits and gravy were pretty spectacular. Obviously there's a southern chef in the kitchen…read more Great menu selection. Don't come here if you are low carbing lol. However if you just had a breakup or got fired, this is your comfort food destination. Cute place. The service was friendly and helpful when we asked for anything but not particularly well trained. I would certainly return if I was in Reno again.

I ordered from here before and remembered enjoying it, so I was looking forward to eating here…read moreinstead of taking it to go . Unfortunately, this visit didn't live up to that first experience. The atmosphere just wasn't very inviting, and the biggest disappointment was the silverware it was visibly dirty. That's something that's hard to overlook, especially at a sit-down restaurant. The food was decent. and based on my previous visit, I know they can make a good biscuit. It almost feels like this might be one of those places that's better suited for takeout than dining in. The gentleman that took our order must have been having a bad day the service was brass to say the least . For me, the overall experience just didn't justify another dine-in visit, so if I ever have Pine State Biscuits again, it'll probably be to-go.

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LOCO ONO

I enjoy getting poke bowls from Loco Ono. They have a variety of sizes that you can get, and for me…read morethe smallest one with one protein works great. I also like that you can get rice and the wonton chips versus picking only one as your base. It is the counter style where you choose different things that you want on your Poke bowl. There are a few ingredients like avocado that has the upcharge, but in general, it has less than other places. I personally like the crab and seaweed salad on mine, which isn't everywhere. Ingredients have tasted fresh the times I have ordered bowls. Staff is helpful at asking specific things you want and circling back if you may have missed one of the categories. I usually take mine to go but there is a fair amount of seating to have the food there.

I really like Loco Ono. The food is delicious, their restaurant is conveniently located and you…read moreknow what to expect when you order. The day of our visit Id enjoy their Chicken Katsu with Curry and Fritzie had a Mixed plate with Garlic Chicken and Katsu. I forgot about their garlic chicken. Their garlic chicken is so good. Each bite was crispy, savory and delicious. On this visit there was something off about their dipping sauce they served with the Katsu. It didn't have that usual smooth flavor. It was slightly more acidic. The curry made better for dipping. The service was quick and despite Fritzie W. changing her mind on a few items, they were still patient and courteous. The restaurant is laid back, and a few patrons eating inside appeared content enjoying their meals. The restaurant seating is basic, seats aren't luxurious or entirely too comfortable but for a quick bite on a week day, you can't complain or shouldn't...only enjoy.

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Chicken katsu and kalbi mixed plate

Tasty Pot

great for a cold or feeling under the weather or just want something soupy…read more the taiwanese spicy is pretty darn spicy, but great, def has a bite broth was good quantity is satisfying sides are great sauces are good customer service took a long time though only one man server running the entire place wish there were extra support the free tea was somehow addicting recommended spot!

Tasty Pot delivered where it mattered most the food. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful,…read moreand arrived hot. The broth had great depth, the ingredients tasted high quality, and the portions left us satisfied. It's the kind of meal that makes you want to come back and try something different next time. The only downside was the service. The staff was friendly, but things moved pretty slowly from start to finish. It wasn't enough to ruin the experience, but it did stand out, especially if you're dining on a schedule. Overall, the excellent food outweighed the wait, and I'd definitely return. If the service becomes a little more efficient, this could easily be a five star spot.

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Bridget H.

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Hometown Café in Lemon Valley is one of those solid local spots up in the North Valleys that we always find ourselves coming back to. Some mornings the line is literally out the door, and honestly, it's usually worth the wait. It's clean, welcoming, and always buzzing with people. Most days you won't find an open table unless you come in after 11. We brought my brother this time so he could finally try it out for breakfast, and the whole table left happy. My son ordered pancakes and they went all out with the extras, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, the works. He was in heaven. My brother tried one of their scrambles, and for a big guy with a serious appetite, the portion size impressed him. They don't skimp on the portions because he actually had food left on his plate, which never happens. My daughter got biscuits and gravy, which sounds pretty basic, but she swears theirs are the best. She can usually barely finish one biscuit anywhere else, but here she'll crush two without thinking twice. I went with the chicken fried steak, and it was really good. My all-time favorite is still a little place in Lodi, but this one is a close second. The staff is also a big reason we keep coming back. They're attentive, always checking in, keeping drinks filled, and making sure you have what you need. We were dealing with our 1-year-old tossing most of his meal onto the floor (because of course), and they were so kind about it, telling us not to fuss or worry. Overall, it's a great hometown breakfast spot with generous portions, friendly service, and consistent food. We always leave stuffed and satisfied, and we'll definitely be back. read more

Jane B.

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Hometown Café is a great spot for a classic, comforting breakfast. I had the eggs, bacon, and toast -- everything was cooked just right and tasted fresh. The portions were generous, and the bacon had that perfect crispness. The atmosphere feels warm and familiar, like a true neighborhood spot. Service was friendly and welcoming, though it did take a little while to get our food -- the only reason I didn't give five stars. Overall, a great place to start the day with a hearty, satisfying meal. read more

Micki M.

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8 years ago

Hometown is the best local cafe around. Best service, great food, good pricing...it's just the friendliest place to get a good home cooked meal. Since I don't eat eggs my favorite is their oatmeal for breakfast. It's as good as what I cook at home. Love Hometown read more

Stephen F.

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3 years ago

I can review this place easily and quickly...THE BEST BREAKFAST IN RENO. Period. Oh and their servers are the prettiest and sweetest too. We are so lucky to have this place, and I highly recommend! read more

Lorrie S.

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3 years ago

We use to order a to-go order every Sunday morning until we finally gave up. The orders were always wrong due to non-English speaking and understanding employees taking the orders. WTH? read more

Scarlett F.

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5 years ago

Me and my family eat here all the time, we live at least 5 minutes away. The food is absolutely delicious, they get it out to you very quickly too. 5/5 would recommend! read more

Daniel B.

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10 years ago

Excellent service, and food! And all for a good price! We stopped in on our way home, and it was definitely the best small restaurant I've been to in a while! read more

Bill C.

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8 years ago

Great place for the family we all love going to breakfast on Saturday mornings and meet with other family. Great service and prompt on everything they do. read more

Kalii B.

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5 years ago

Very fast, all 5 of our plates came out with in 10 mins. Food taste great. Inside and outside was clean. Great customer service. We will be back. ***** read more

Mary L.

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7 years ago

Good food good times good service! I have been eating here for many years they have some of the best wait staff around and I love the atmosphere. read more