Insanely expensive especially for the food we ordered. The quality wasn't there but just in the one meal we had. Obviously, we haven't had everything on the menu but one of the items being chili cheese fries shouldn't be that hard to make. A lot of beans which I've never seen in chili cheese fries before. The service was good. Very small town feel and that always been my draw to the place is the country feel and ambiance of the place. Wish it was how I remember it from my teen years. Just can't pay those prices again for the quality of food. read more

Gotta come for breakfast. Great food. Like walking into time. Dont muss the specials they have too read more

Howard's Coffee Shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cypress, California

Love this retro diner. My first time here today. Had the Banana/Peanut butter French Toast with eggs and sausage combo ( sans cream cheese)...fantastic! My friend had the Tuna Croissant sandwich excellent! Friendly staff as well! read more

Howard's Coffee Shop - What was left of the banana/peanut butter French Toast and Tuna Croissant sandwich! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cypress, California

Warm cozy feeling when walking in. The place has that old school type decor which I love. Ordered the country breakfast and it was delicious in every way. The wait staff is super friendly and are quick to take your order, refill your drinks and remove plates when you finish. read more

Howard's Coffee Shop - Cozy :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cypress, California

Yummy breakfast and really friendly staff. Always a great place to have a nice relaxing time. The chicken fried steak was nice and tender. Not pictured are the biscuits and gravy and toast haha so much food! Overall delicious. read more

Howard's Coffee Shop - Chicken fried steak with potatoes and Howard's plate with hashbrowns. And a regular waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cypress, California

Very classic decor. Reminds me of 70s style shops. That parents would take you to breakfast when you where a Baby. Few places like this still exist. Great fast and friendly service. Food is good a d solid made to order. Location has plenty of parking. Vintage decor my throw some off. But its really a nice throwback and the place is clean! clean. Good food solid food. Basic dishes and some nicer ones including a steak special and there version of a moco loco . 10$ dish but comes with pancakes or biscuits and gravy. Check it out and give this place a try. read more

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Quality 2, Quantity 3, Price 1. NOT A GOOD VALUE! $14 for 2 fried eggs slightly larger than a 50cent piece, 4 burnt bacon strips (ordered not crispy, got crispy), hash browns cooked good (ordered not crispy, got not crispy), 2 wheat toast could have been more toasty, somewhat soggy. 2 other diners. This restaurant will be gone in 6 months or less. People won't pay these prices for greasy spoon food. Go up the street to the Country Cafe or IHOP. Much better food, reasonable prices. Note re: bacon...why do restaurants cook a bunch of bacon in advance, leave it under a heat lamp until it gets burned, then refuse to cook fresh bacon for the ONLY paying customer in the restaurant when they order NOT CRISPY. read more

Definitely a good spot will be going more often food was really good takes you back to that old school feel and glad they keep it that way not many places are like that anymore read more

If you've met Ms. Vivian or had the corned beef hash, there's no way you could rate this Howard's anything under 5 stars! The first thing that I noticed when I walked through the door was the old school decor & smell of old pine wood. From the tables, to chandeliers, & frames on the wall, you feel like you've been transported back to the 1970's. After speaking with the manager, Nino, we found out that this place is over 40 years old. He even joked around and said that our waitress, Ms. Vivian, came with the building. She laughed and agreed that she had applied when she was a young mother & ended up getting hired & has been waitressing there ever since. She said she's requested that when she passes, that they are to stuff her and have her greet the patrons as they walk in lol...silly lady. She greeted all of her customers by their names & even offered the mailman a cold drink when he dropped off the mail! I was blown away by how much energy this lady has! She's was going around topping off people's drinks, wiping down tables, dusting every inch & crevice, including the wooden "antique" rabbit that I took a picture of. She mentioned that one of their customers gave that to them as an Easter present 30 years ago & that thing is now an antique (I thought to myself well then I guess I also would be considered an antique now lol). The corned beef hash is a must-try and the homemade Italian sausage is a winner too! They also offer Portuguese sausage & Spam & eggs!! What?? I'm in love! I'll definitely be coming back again! They carry a bunch of beers too, including Asahi, New Castle & Sapporo! I don't think I've ever been to a coffee shop that carries Japanese beer & Spam! As we went to the front to pay our tab, I couldn't help but ask Vivian where she was from because I noticed her accent. She said, and I quote, "an authentic Italian from Brooklyn". This lady has so much personality, I'd go back & sit at the bar seating in the front just to chill & chat it up with her some more! read more

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Came here with a couple of yelpers for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised by Howard's and their offerings. The dining room is kept quite neat and clean and the service was spectacular. Very friendly waitress came and made sure we were well taken care of and never left short of anything. Menu is impressive with several varieties of breakfast, lunch, and dinner selections. Variety is nice and it's great when it's good variety and not crap variety (such as hash browns or extra burned hash browns). Corned Beef Hash and Eggs over medium were ordered. Some rye toast, some sourdough toast, and coffee. All were tasty and made fresh. Hot food, hot coffee, and Tapatio sauce make for a beautiful start to the day. I ordered off the menu. Corned beef hash sounded great but I was in the mood for am omelet so I asked if they could make a corned beef hash omelet. Sure! Right on. Tasted great and was very filling. Came with home fries that were crispy but not burned. Ketchup on the side and Tabasco all over made for a strong finish to my meal. Extra crispy side of bacon came out and I was amazed that the strips were more meat than fat and also quite sizable. Thumbs up. Overall, I will say that Howard's is a DEFINITE on my places to eat breakfast. It doesn't look like much and the plaza it's in looks like it's hours from being torn down, but don't let appearances fool you. Howard's is a diamond in the rough with friendly customer service. Now only if they were open 24 hours. *sigh* read more

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I was in the area for work and noticed Howard's (my dad's name) Coffee Shop and they had a huge sign in the window "Lumber Jack Special - 2 eggs, 2 sausage, 2 bacon, hash browns, toast or pancakes $7.99 before 11am." So... in honor of my father, I decided I would have to eat here and have this magnificent Lumber Jack Special. First thing you'll notice is that this place has a true old school vibe. Wooden chairs and tables as well as bar seating and booths. It was relatively empty so I sat down at a booth near the TV. The second thing you'll notice is the clean, spotless and sparkling utensils. The waitress was attentive and came right over with the coffee and she asked me if I would like some? I stated I had my coffee in my car so...before I even finished my sentence there was a full cup of joe in front of me, so I said "sure! I'll take some coffee!" and ordered the Special. The food came out quickly, it was hot and everything looked...well, good and I ate it up BUT nothing really special. In fact, the quality of the food was similar to the lower quality stuff you find at your local grocer. The eggs were extra small. My sausages were literally the Farmer Johns links you find in the frozen food section, I'm convinced they were nuked. The pair of bacon were pretty sad as well...but it was bacon. Pancakes, were good. Hash browns were okay. Overall, not my first choice when wanting diner food. read more

Howard's Coffee Shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cypress, California

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Howards Coffee Shop will always be one of my Favorite spots to hit up for Breakfast. It's a place to relax, read the newspaper and have a cup of Joe. They've had the same servers and cooks as long as I can remember. I'm a regular here so it's nice when they remember what I normally order. Here's a List of a few Breakfast suggestions: Machaca Plate $10.95 Chorizo Burrito $8.95 Spam, Eggs and Rice $7.99 Breakfast Burrito $6.95 Stuft French Toast with Peanut Butter, Bananas & Cream Cheese $ =] I've tried a few Lunch/ Dinner items but Breakfast is my favorite. Don't forget to order the Coffee from Howards. There Coffee is Superb, really! If you want to avoid the Long waiting time at Ihop or Denny's, try checking this place out. I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Good times. read more

This is a decent breakfast within walking distance from the gf. We both ordered eggs over medium and bacon. And lousy coffee. I got the home fries, which were fresh and she got the hashbowns which were not. The biscuits and gravy were ok, though not spectacular. My rye toast was, well, rye toast. Overall. Good, but not memorable. read more

Howard's, you rule! Breakfast, lunch, or dinner- it doesn't matter. You've never done me wrong, even though I order something new every time. Sure, your hash browns are greasy and your booths are a little worn out- but that's what we love about you; your charm. You always have a newspaper ready for your patrons to read and the waitresses are always ready to talk. Eat here, you will not be disappointed. read more

Good lord that hamburger was good! I have overlooked this place my whole life because it seemed so plain. What a fool I was! I love burgers and I just had the best burger of my life! I can't post a picture because I wolfed it down. The prices seemed high at first glance but if everything here is a good as that amazing hamburger it is worth it. This is my new go to place for burgers and I look forward to trying more of the menu. read more

I just stopped in while waiting for a friend to finish an appointment. I had walked to the coffee shop and asked for an order to go. The manager was super nice and invited me to bring my laptop back with me since the appointment was going to take a while. I got the navy bean soup and salad and enjoyed both very much. Clean, comfortable, and very friendly! read more

I met some friends for brunch today and I was very surprised. The restaurant is old but clean. There was one server covering the entire restaurant, but that wasn't much of a problem because the restaurant was mostly empty. When I got the bill, it was easy to say why on a Sunday morning after church the place was empty. They charge $22 for a plain omelette and five dollars for a cup of coffee. The bill for three of us was $100. Unbelievable! Obviously, we will never go back. I understand small business is tough today and people have to charge more. But $100 for three omelettes? Disgusting. read more

I really like this cafe because when I walk into the place, it feels like home even though my home-home is literally a few minutes away. This place has a friendly country-like vibe to it and it just felt unique. I come here inbetween the morning or the afternoon to have brunch with my family. The omelettes are delicious! I've tried the Italian omelette and the corned beef hash and not gonna lie, they will definitely fill your tummy so beware! read more

Howard's Coffee Shop - Italian omelette, belgian waffle, pancakes, and biscuits - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cypress, California

I've been coming here for the last 4 1/2 years, since I moved to the area; they're just down the block from where we live. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner: it's always a great meal with quick service and friendly staff. As mentioned elsewhere, substitutions are accepted with no worries. You get to know the regular guests, and crew (Cassandra, Frank, Maddy, Marcey, Nino, Shawna, and Vivian), quickly, as it has a nice neighborly feel to it. read more

Summary based on 2 breakfasts: --classic, fat & cholesterol maximized breakfast --place that not only doesn't have fat-free/skim milk, they're unclear on the concept --easy parking --attentive service --no wifi (hahahahahahaha) read more

Great food! Great service! Highly recommended. I had ordered ham and cheese omelette (delicious) and big portions. Love it read more

When you first walk in, you are hit in the face with feel of an old time, small town diner. Don't let that fool you into thinking they don't have a good selection. Based on other reviews I had to get the corned beef hash and eggs. I didn't even have time to take a picture because it looked so good. The taste did not disappoint. I agree with an earlier reviewer who said it tasted like home cooking and not bulk cooking. Service was great and our coffee never even made it to half empty. Will definitely be back again. read more

Howard's Coffee Shop - This is when you know it's old school. I can't remember the last time I saw a sugar dispenser like this. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cypress, California

I love this place. The food is amazingly delicious! Best place to get all your cravings satisfied. I love the French toast and the breakfast burrito with fresh salsa is delicious. The staff is so friendly and the owner Nino is just so down to earth and loves to make sure you are getting the best service. Totally recommend this establishment. read more

My fiancé and I tried this place for breakfast, we were both surprised at how overpriced everything was. My fiancé got the Hobo omelette and I got the eggs Florentine. The food was decent but the omelette was not worth $16.50, the sauce on the eggs Florentine was runny. $40 for two people to have breakfast is pretty ridiculous. read more

We just drove in from San Francisco to visit my mom and sister. My sister is a regular customer and raved about this coffee shop. When I think of coffee shops, the first thing that comes to mind is Denny's or IHOP. But we went because my mom loves this place too. She's 86 yrs old and has to watch what she eats. She loves this place because they don't add salt to their food and makes sure she eats healthy, fresh food. My sister introduced us to the owner, Nino. Such a kind-hearted soul and just genuinely friendly! He makes you feel right at home! He takes the time to have a friendly convo and makes sure you get what you want. Cassandra was great! Works hard and friendly too. They take their time to make sure your order is spot on! My hubby and I had the Monte Cristo sandwich and we loved it! It wasn't a skimpy sandwich either. It was packed full of fresh ingredients! It was amazingly delicious! This place should definitely be on the DDD show!! Guy Fieri needs to come to this place! Coffee Shops with great fresh food and gives you your money's worth deserves to be known! If I lived in SoCal, I would definitely be a regular too. So glad my sister told us about this place! This place is a gem!! Nino, we wish you nothing but the best in life! You have a fantastic coffee shop and we will see you again soon! read more

Still as delicious as ever. Their tri-tip & egg special is amazing. The truth-tip cuts are almost always super tender and juicy. You can't go wrong w/this for breakfast. Previous review: Fantastic dinner/cafe. I've been coming here for a few years now. My usual staples tend to be the corned beef and hash, breakfast burrito, and omelets. I haven't been disappointed yet, even when ordering items I haven't had yet. read more

My family has come here for years. It is nice when servers get to know you. This is a family/neighborhood type of diner. It is older and some of the decor shows it. Large selection of food to choose from. Price is average which makes it nice to do on a whim. The food is average so don't expect gourmet, this is a diner. read more

Since i've moved here about 2 years ago now, i've come to this spot regularly to pick up breakfast, lunch, and dinner whenever I am too lazy to cook it myself, and don't want to eat greasy fast food. You can expect quality diner food from this location and fast, friendly service. Posting their menu since I couldn't seem to find it online, they serve breakfast all day! read more

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Owner and staff have been amazing since quarantine and have been providing excellent service in doing take out orders. I look forward to dining in soon. read more

I went to my mechanic and it's gonna take at least 3 or more hours to finish the service.I went to this nice cozy diner.The service was great,the workers are very friendly and attentive and they let me stay for few hours.The food was great too.I ordered a clam chowder soup,and my daughter ordered a Philly cheesesteak sandwich.The server made sure that my coffee was filled.I would recommend this place.I am very satisfied with the quality and taste of food,portion and superb service!Two thumbs up for this diner! read more

Where do I start?.....First of all, it's really hard to even tell it's a restaurant from the outside. It's not only blocked by trees on the sidewalk, the windows are tinted so you can even see people dining inside. The sign and restaurant itself look like they haven't been touched since it went up 40 plus years ago. No curb appeal whatsoever. No cars parked outside, looked completely dead. That was a bad sign already. Then we go inside after wondering if they were open or not. Completely dead. No music, no one greeting you, nothing. The place is SUPERRRRRR antiquated. And they still have Christmas lights hanging in August?? Seriously, the lights, the stools, the booths, literally everything in there I guarantee has been sitting there at the very least 40 years. It needs a HUGE revamp. They had a TV on. I felt like I was at a doctor's office. No ambience music. The cook in the kitchen is visible and he was standing there doing nothing as they were not busy. There was only one other table being used inside the whole restaurant. Then the menus came. I browsed at the burger menu and the Hawaiian burger is almost $16. You can get the same burger (even better) at Red Robin for $12 AND they give you bottomless fries. Steak and eggs was $30 !!!!! Who in their right mind??? Seriously, the casinos on the strip in Vegas don't even charge that. They charge about $18.99. I know restaurants have to make up what they lost in the pandemic but C'MON. Then the coffee came. Yuk. Super watered down. No taste whatsoever. Terrible. The only thing I have to say is that at least it was clean. But please, go elsewhere. Try Kimmie's on Walker or Off Street Cafe in Cerritos. Way more modern and the food and coffee are great. Mr. Howard, if you're alive and reading this, please, for the love of God and potential customers, knock this place down and revamp. It desperately needs some attention. It's no wonder this place is empty. read more

Love this place! Very friendly atmosphere and great food. Highly recommend the French toast!

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One of the most sweetest diners I've had the pleasure to go to! Not crowded, great quality food! This is a steal! You'll always feel like home here.Thanks guys for making my experience so memorable with your kind, caring and humble environment. read more

Old school café/diner with gastropub prices. Came to Howards in search of a new B-fast spot with the kids. And got to teach my son economics. I found a old school diner in need of an update. Plenty o parking, quick seating, decent cup o Joe. Ok ya got me so far. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/howards-coffee-shop-cypress?select=Wvr9xcKZ2VrLC0fA0QpEBA#ufo1xpaGJEvJdTknCcGrsg Hot Choco for the Girls :-) So far so good! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/howards-coffee-shop-cypress?select=Wvr9xcKZ2VrLC0fA0QpEBA#pxTVcKDcmGhrqkGimzvJGA FOOD ORDERED: Spam n eggs for my son http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/howards-coffee-shop-cypress?select=Wvr9xcKZ2VrLC0fA0QpEBA#Ompz1kyATI8wwxg5Cq3BOw Banana Pancakes for daughter #1 http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/howards-coffee-shop-cypress?select=Wvr9xcKZ2VrLC0fA0QpEBA#C7Kr7mPg3ffwJMIgMDhrGw Strawberry Waffle for daughter #2 http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/howards-coffee-shop-cypress?select=Wvr9xcKZ2VrLC0fA0QpEBA#5r6uuTug7uAYa_XfHSvCww Chicken Fried Steak for me http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/howards-coffee-shop-cypress?select=Wvr9xcKZ2VrLC0fA0QpEBA#xIcmKbWVl0mVGNs9Rd7Bfg FOOD TASTE: Spam n eggs .... Son said he liked it. Ok but did you get what you (I) paid for? Economics question for HS student. Yup! Nope you FAIL dude! I schooled him. $2.5 bucks worth of food for $10. Fail the E-con. class son. The Spam was cooked ok and the taters were good. Cold eggs. 2**Stars Banana Pancakes ... WTH? Couple of P-cakes with a half a cold banana sliced with a pile o whipped cream. Really? Daughter #1 liked it but failed the E-con class too! 2.5 % $ = 2** Stars Strawberry Waffle ... WTH? One Belgium waffle with a bunch of cold strawberry slices with a pile o whipped cream. Really? Daughter #2 liked it but failed the E-con class too! 2.5 % $ = 2** Stars Chicken Fried Steak ... The CFS was a sad disappointment it was a bad cut of steak (gristly) and the gravy was bland and getting cold. The eggs were a perfect OM and the taters were pretty good but for $13 it failed the E-con class as well. 2**Stars I think I'd pass on Howards next time. read more

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"And tomorrow morning, we're having waffles!" Ted said that to me Friday night and I was very much looking forward to having some yummy waffles. We used our handy dandy Yelp app to find some local waffles and it sent us right to Howard's Coffee Shop. 4stars!? Sounds perfect. When we walked in here (through the back door) we were seated immediately. (So far so good). There was only two other groups in the restaurant. And only one waitress on staff. She brought us our menus and took our drink orders. Then shortly after she came back and took our breakfast order. I wanted the belgian blueberry waffle with a side of sausage. The combo didn't come with the blueberry and whipped topping so she said she was going to charge for that, I said sure. Then Ted ordered a Belgian waffle combo (no blueberry). Sounds good! The plates came out pretty quickly. The eggs were fine. The sausage tasted like it had been cooked once and then recooked later. The outside was super crisp. Yuck. For some reason I was under the impression that I would be getting blueberries IN my waffle but it was just sauce on the top. It was still frozen. I like frozen blueberries but I don't like them on my waffles. The waffle was okay but not spectacular. Ted asked her if he could have a little more whipped cream. She came back with about three tablespoons full. Okay, uh thanks. When the bill came it wasn't itemized (I can't stand that) so we had to guess at all the random charges. There was an extra $2.75, $1.50 & $1.50 charge. I deduced that the $2.75 was for my blueberry and whipped topping addition. And unfortunately the $1.50 was for the extra whip that Ted asked for. I have never experienced being charged for whipped cream. Especially in a meal where whip was already on it. But what was with the other $1.50 charge? We waited for 15 minutes for the waitress to come back to our table. I watched her refill a sugar shaker and put away an A-1 bottle. We made eye contact 3 times and she never came back!! I finally walked up to the cash register (it makes sense that it's a walk up and pay place but she didn't tell us and we were clearly waiting for her to come back!) and ask about the mystery charge. She says it's for the whipped cream that came on my waffle. What!? That's what the $2.75 was for. No, that charge was just for the blueberry topping. For the 3 dollars I paid for whipped cream I could have bought myself a whole stinkin' can. Ridiculous. I paid $28 for this horrible meal. And I can't wait to never, ever come back. read more

The single star is because my husband's hash browns were good. I wanted to try this place because we will have been living here almost 2 years and have never eaten at the list place. I am 34+ weeks and starrrrving this morning so we ended up saying ok let's try Howards. NO I would have much rather driven to spires or waited at the golden corral than to have eaten here. It's my first and last time. The second we walked in the lady wasn't all that hospitable..like it hurt her to smile. The prices were ridiculous, but we thought hey maybe it'll be worth it. I ordered the French toast special with scrambled eggs and sausage. I got the tiniest pieces of sausage, the gummiest eggs and 2 triangles of French toast... they couldn't afford to give another slice of bread?LOL . My husband got the wrong order. He ordered a tri tip special -medium, with country potatoes,eggs and pancakes. He received it well done, with hashbrowns. Luckily, this is the reason why that one star is well deserved. He enjoyed his steak, he shared his hashbrowns and I thought it was good (unless I was hungry) and his pancakes were fluffy. I urge you to go somewhere else.LOL. read more

Last posting again...wanted breakfast and good coffee but not to go too far and since I'm a local, we decide to try this place. We both got eggs over medium and bacon. He got the home fries and I got the hash browns. My eggs were good, hash browns tasted frozen, and biscuits and gravy were okay. The BFs home fries were tasty and fresh. Coffee was blah. I really wanted good coffee. The decor of this place is unique, kinda of a throwback to some random 1950s/60s or just random. I don't know what to make of it. The bathroom somehow reminds of the restrooms in elementary school, same toilet paper, transparent and fragile. It just looks like they don't put any money into this place yet they prices are not that competitive. Don't care. It's meh to me. whatever. read more

I drive by Howard's every day. I decided to give the place a try but left without eating. The service was nonexistent. Even though there was only one man eating alone in the whole restaurant, the waitress did not bother to greet me at the door or offer to take my order after I sat myself down in a booth. I decided to wait a few minutes to give her a chance after I had sat down, but she never came over. Then I stood at the counter, hoping to catch her attention. No luck. She was too busy chit-chatting with the cook. I turned to leave, expecting her to stop me, but she didn't. I was kind of surprised to see the great reviews and am willing to give them another chance. After all, who wouldn't love a good breakfast joint within walking distance? Hopefully the owner might read this review and have a little chat with the staff. After I go back, I will post another review. :) okay. so i went back on 6/16/10. had to leave again without eating. this restaurant does not accept american express credit cards. maybe the third time will be the charm. will keep y'all posted! read more

Mmm, it doesn't get much better than Howard's. As everyone else has already mentioned, the service is outstanding. There is always someone coming around to fill your coffee cup and to ask if you need anything. The menu is absolutely HUGE as are their portions. I ordered the vegetable omelette and it came with hashbrowns and a choice of toast or biscuits and gravy. I got the biscuits. I could only finish about half the meal but it was so delicious. My friend ordered the pancakes and sausage and that was very good as well. They have the same kind of food choices as other diners, like Norm's and Denny's, but the quality is SO much better and it doesn't leave you feeling like you ate a tub of grease. So far I've only gone for breakfast but I've heard great things about their burgers. Only complaint: it's a little pricier than your average diner, expect to pay about $10-15 per person. But for the amount and quality of the food they serve I definitely think it's worth it. read more