Tasty or WasteY??? Even though the food is tasty.... The service is not as good as the food. You are asked to seat yourself. I'm not sure if the servers recognizes who finds a table 1st. We were sitting for about 15 minutes before our waitress took our order. We noticed a bigger party walk in at least five minutes after us and they sat down. Our waitress took their order first and then proceeded to get them drinks and help them. We had to ask to take our order. And she had the nerve to get annoyed with us. Very unprofessional. And then she proceeded to be a little snobby towards us if we asked for something else. The food was great, but we will look for that server and we will not sit where she is working. They should be retrained to keep an eye out on who sits 1st. My breakfast was excellent and the pancakes were perfect size. I would recommend this place but at the same time I would also warn you to let your server know if you've gotten there before other parties arrive. read more

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I heard that they have karaoke here on Thursday nights from 6-10, and since I LOVE going to karaoke, I decided to give it a whirl. The KJ, Clovis, is AMAZING, knowledgeable, kind, and funny, and takes great care to make you sound the best that you're able. The service was great, very attentive and nice, plus they also sang, and boy...do they have GREAT vocals! I wasn't very hungry, so I just got a bowl of chili and a coffee since I was exhausted. The coffee was fresh and just the right strength, and the chili was a solid 3 out of 5. I added a few splashes of Tobasco sauce to mine, I like things a little spicier. All in all, I had a very nice evening, and look forward to going again next week. I can't wait to try all kinds of different dishes, since they have quite a lot of options from which to choose. read more

Great service. Great food and if you're looking for a Karaoke spot come by on Thursday's and saturdays from 6 to 10. read more

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The ambiance is that of a classic American diner. You seat yourself and the server takes your order. We ordered a cup of coffee (3/5), a love me tender with hash browns and a biscuit (4/5) and the special, chilaquiles with chicken and over easy eggs (5/5). The food was great and good portion sizes! They took our order, served us promptly, and were always ready to refill my coffee. The price is just right. We'll be back. read more

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When I don't finish a meal I purchase at a restaurant you can bet it wasn't good. I ordered the skillet with carne asada and two sunny side up eggs. The egg yolks were definitely smaller than what I'm used to seeing. So I don't know what type of eggs were used. I got some potatoes and the seasoning wasn't there and they were also overcooked. The carne asada had alot of inedible parts. I get it, you need those parts to release fat and help cook and give the meat flavor, but this particular dish had less carne asada and more fat. The best part of the dish was the buttered toast. The service was slightly better than moderate, not bad, but also not good. Inside the restaurant, I did appreciate the multiple televisions sets but it is way to dark in there for my taste. Yea, it definitely has its retro feel so ...I'll just leave it at that. read more

Ally is the best bartender i've ever had!!!! 10/10 service & always makes my drinks exquisitely. she's a queen and a legend! 10/10 would recommend! read more

Food was very good, service was fast. I definitely recommend getting the eggs Benedict. Ham was very thick and hollandaise sauce was thick . Not sure why the eggs Benedict isn't on the menu but if you ask , most likely they will serve it. Diner is very clean, quiet environment. Lots of family's together and also coworkers on lunch break. Price was reasonable, normal for what you expect now days . Thank you for the good experience hot rod read more

Hot Rod Diner - 3 cheese omelette - Diners Near Me - Ceres, California

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I really enjoy this place every time we come. Theres many choices to pick from and all the food has been delicious. I also really like the fact that almost all the staff is hispanic and speaks Spanish. They always make us feel welcomed read more

Great food and service. No Rv parking spots though unless you park across the street

Hit and miss sometimes good, other times not so good. Service is a hit and miss too. Sometimes good others no so good.

Ordered the bonanza burger... Loved the burger minus the lettuce. It was too wilted from the patty. The young man that greeted us was very friendly, the waitress could have been friendlier. It was the busiest I've ever seen, but it was precious seen elderly friends enjoying a meal wearing their old Leatherman jackets. Perhaps it was a high school reunion, whatever it was... It was a joy to see them smiling and enjoy there meals together. Overall, it is always a go to for my family... If we want a delicious meal. read more

Hot Rod Diner - Bonanza burger - Diners Near Me - Ceres, California

The food's excellent and they are really respectful and honest and the waitresses are nice and they take care of their customers

Amazing food and service, buttt......... If the food was all I was rating I'd give five stars immediately. I had the tuna melt, and it was heavenly, if you like tuna salad this sandwich is for you. And although the altogether ambiance was a positive the bathroom situation couldn't be overlooked. The signage was upside down and the men's bathroom was out of sight unless you walked almost completely tot he women's room, and even then when the doors propped open like it was you can't tell it's a bathroom until your inside. Next the stall door which had little to no privacy already didn't lock, not only was there two locks that don't work, the door was loose so even if the only lock I could use had a handle and I didn't have to pinch my finger just to use it I'd still need to hold the door up while using it. Then we have the seats, it was basically disconnected, or rather hanging on by one post and you can't sit on it in the middle where you should. There were scratches on basically ever surface spelling out something I didn't care to read. When I went there was no toilet paper on either side of the holder or anywhere else and I had to use the paper towels... also there was graffiti on the mirrors, even with the amazing aesthetic the graffiti made it hard to see and was obviously vandalism. If the food wasn't the best tuna melt I've ever had I'd bomb with a -1 star, but that and the service were amazing 10/10, so here I am reluctantly with a 3 star review. read more

the food was good but if you are looking for that 50's diner feel this isn't it. They kept the name of the diner but the atmosphere does not live up to it. No music was playing and it just felt like a regular restaurant. But what do i know, the place was busy. read more

I would not eat here!! There is an inspection report that found rodent droppings and employees not using proper hand hygiene. read more

Hot Rod Diner - Inspection report - Diners Near Me - Ceres, California

Great service and excellent quality of food !! I will definitely be back . I recommend trying the chicken fajita omelet

I went to have breakfast with my two toddlers and asked for scrambled eggs as I was feeding them I noticed eggs shells in the eggs . Accidents happen I know so I went back and gave it another chance . I think the cook needs to be more careful today my French toast was a mess . It was burnt and my food wasn't freshly made . I will not go back ever again. It's not busy so I don't understand why he can't cook our food right I don't recommend this place . read more

Overall, the food experience was amazing. The Chicken Fried Steak was very flavorful. It is not outrageously big (which is good), and the gravy that is on top compliments it. It has flavor and really makes the whole dish cohesive. The Popeye omelete was good as well. With the spinach, onions, and ground meat, it makes a hearty breakfast meal for anyone. The service was good. We were able to seat ourselves and were greeted by a host for our drinks.Not too long after that, our waitress came and took our order. With a full diner, our food came out quite fast. Overall ambiance was a classic diner experience. There was indoor and outdoor seating. Booth and table options. Definitely a gem! read more

Hot Rod Diner - Chicken fried steak - Diners Near Me - Ceres, California

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I have always come here but haven't been in a while. So today for my lunch I wanted to come have the breakfast I normally get bacon mushrooms and cheese omelet with hash browns and biscuits and gravy i always get this every time I come in. And I see new faces as well along with a cook. When this food was ready it set in the window while the waitresses stand there talking and playing on the phones. Then my waitress put her fingers in my food to pick something out. She brought over my food and the hash browns I can taste the grease and the omelet taste the same. The only thing I eat was the biscuits and gravy.. read more

1 waitress didnt bother to ask if we wanted refills on our drinks. Also we got there first and we got attended after.

Great food! We've eaten here for dinner a number of times and have never had a bad meal. Had pork chops (in cherry reduction) this time and they were delicious. Not only that, but they were large enough that we bought leftovers home for the next night's dinner. The menu is large with a number of choices for dinner entrees, burgers, sandwiches, salads and breakfast combinations, too. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

Always a reliable and testy meal. This used to be a legendary bar in Modesto, not so much anymore, but the food and restaurant are still amazing, FAST and delicious. This is a very reasonably priced restaurant that the entire family can enjoy. The staff is always so nice and the restaurant is clean. It is super easy to find directly off the freeway and there is a big parking lot with plenty of free parking for patrons. Anything you choose will be delicious. I'm partial to the hobo scramble with a biscuit and gravy. read more

We came in last nite for dinner and we couldn't believe how great EVERTHING was . The food and the service and how clean it was. We can't say enough. So we came back gor breakfast and we can only report the same results. And also the prices were on the lower end of normal. Oh and restrooms were clean despite being busy. Don't miss this one. read more

Staff is super friendly, helpful and attentive. Good portions are huge for price. Shrimp tacos are amazing. read more

I got the Bonanza Burger and OMG it was soooo delicious. I asked for my burger to be very well done, and it was exactly how I ordered it. The fries were great too. This place is a hidden gem! read more

Hot Rod Diner - Diners Near Me - Ceres, California

Love this place we usually sit at the bar. The service is great the ladies here are nice. Typical bar food but I really like the salads here. read more

Hot Rod Diner - Diners Near Me - Ceres, California

Food is usually really good here, service leaves a lot to be desired. I can understand if the place is extremely busy, but to have the hostess prioritizing her phone or talking to cook over getting our order(especially when she was told no menu needed, already knew what we wanted. Unfortunately this is not a one off instance at this particular location. read more

We enjoy coming here with our family. employees are always so happy and attentive. food of course is always good never disappoints.

Love coming here with my family. Thank Your Hot Rod for supporting my business. Servers are always great! read more

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On Sunday march 23rd me and my family went to eat here in the morning. As i notice it started to get busy the owner was getting upset and yelling at one of his employees. He was being very disrespectful and you could see the employee had a distress look on her face. Also the i assume the manager she needs to be fired.. she just looks unprofessional and customer service skills are terrible. I felt bad for the employee because as a owner he should know a time and place and not be unprofessional in front of customers. Overall the food was whatever honestly better places out there to eat if you as me. Cleanliness is very lacked here and just over all very out dated. The restroom looked like a trap house bathroom... Honestly the owner needs to check himself and have respect for his customers and employees. Remember your employees run your business so humble yourself old guy. read more

The Food is a Fair Pricy for a Burger & Alas was Well Worth It.!! The Chili-Burger & Fries is Screamin' Good & the Grilled Chicken Sandwich & Onion Rings were the Bomb.!! We had a Pipe Burst in Our Kitchen So, Having to Eat Out Daily due to Repairs.!! This Place has been a Nice Go To.!! Thanks Guy's for Good Food & Proper Customer Service (which has been Lacking most Places since Covid.!!). read more

Been here a few times and each time not impressed. I forgot they put hot pepper flakes in the Country Gravy. It's not supposed to be spicy. Too spicy to eat for people who don't like spicy food. It was on the chicken fried steak and the potatoes. Once I scraped the gravy off the steak and potatoes were good. But again, country gravy isn't supposed to be spicy. The Garlic bread tasted a bit different. The fried fish was too greasy. Ranch was as runny as water. Literally. Kids grilled cheese was blah. The fries were great! And they have Pepsi vs come. Always a plus. Service was good. Waitress was nice. read more

Hot Rod Diner - Red pepper flakes makes this country gravy spicy. - Diners Near Me - Ceres, California

Good tasting food and good service. It's been around for a while. Best hot rods out of the three.

Finger food is great while hanging out at the bar!! service is absolutely great the bar is pretty big and spacious overall great place to have a few drinks the staffs are always friendly. read more

Hot Rod Diner - Chicken nachos that salsa is spiiiiiicy but good - Diners Near Me - Ceres, California

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I went to Hot Rod diner about a week ago and was served by Mel, she is a wonderful server. This is an awesome diner, and their food is amazing as well as the portions!! thank you, Mel read more

This place has better tasting breakfast than ihop, dennys, & Huckleberry, the Owner is a really cool down to earth guy I just met on my most recent visit. I've mostly tried their breakfast here so I speak on what I've tasted and know. Definitely give this place a try. Nice clean place old school looking place. read more

The food was pretty good here. The customer service was fast and neatly done. The whole restaurant had a chill vibe to it. The only concern is the bathroom stall privacy. It has a huge gap between the doors read more

Hot Rod Diner - Burger, Santa Fe salad - Diners Near Me - Ceres, California

Skip Dennys, IHOP, Wendy's, Popeye's, Burger King and McDonald's and head to the Hot Rod Diner. It's an authentic roadside diner that harkens back to American Graffiti. Stopped here for lunch and totally loved it. The place is comfortable, fun and has lots of character. My dining companion and I sat in a booth near a window. The red vinyl seats are quite striking. Service was very friendly and efficient. We got everything from menus to check promptly. I had the pastrami sandwich and it was huge and very tasty, although messy to eat. That was part of the enjoyment of it. The pastrami was more bologna style cut as opposed to chucks or strips. The meat stuck out from the bun and dressed very well. I also had a side of sweet potato fries and they were quite filling and delicious. There was no way I could finish them as they were plentiful. Other orders passing by looked very hearty. If you real diner food, well prepared, stop here and get full quickly. There's also a bar next to the restaurant. read more

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Ordered an omelette with a milkshake here through the phone and picked it up in under 15 minutes. The food was good and so was the service. Now on to the two star review. I went in to pay for my food and to my surprise the bill was almost $30 dollars. So I checked the receipt and they charged me almost $5 for a "Service Fee". Whatever that is. I will not be ordering food from here again. The person taking the phone order should let the customer know about this service fee beforehand. read more

Food was very good. Large portions. Service was fair. The only thing is they were cleaning and not once did they wash their hands. Yuck!