Toby likes to poke fun of me because I usually a cup or two of coffee when we're in, but, get me to a breakfast diner or other food joint and I'm suddenly having six to eight cups with my meal. I remembered this because Iron Skillet has got to be the fastest on the draw in terms of keeping you coffee topped off. I counted in the first fifteen minutes I was there, I had my coffee refilled four times and probably eight times in the span of the forty-five minutes I was there. The only slowdown I saw was when they dropped off the bill. Suddenly after that no one was checking on me to see if I needed more coffee. I guess they figured that I had had enough and were cutting me off. That's a mistake because as long as I'm sitting at breakfast I'm going to want coffee. The second thing I noticed was they have a damn good skillet program here, especially if want to experiment with creating your own. It was something like $15.50 to put in three mix-ins for your skillet, but only $1.50 to make the mix-ins unlimited. This time I kept it simple--sausage, ham, green peppers, and onions along with customary cheddar and three eggs--but next time I'm going to experiment a little. The skillet itself was amazing. The portion was generous, the produce was fresh, and the eggs were super runny. It really is in contention for the best traditional skillet I've ever had. The other thing that could've put it in the running for best skillet overall is if they had some exotic offerings for protein like I've had elsewhere in the country like elk, smoked pulled pork, duck, walleye, or even rabbit. Skillets are good, but skillets with like an animal you don't normally see for breakfast is amazing. I'm still on the lookout for my goat skillet. The service, as aforementioned, was impeccable. The coffee refills is the main thing I complain about other breakfast joints and here I never even had a thought to getting upset regarding that for the first portion of the meal. My only critique as you may have guessed is to continue that generosity and initiative for the whole meal. I really want me to toy with breaking double digits with the amount of coffee refills I receive during a meal. And that's only going to happen if you continue to ask me after you drop off the bill. The ambience is good. It looks like a diner. It quacks like a diner. It's a diner. I felt right at home here with all that space and mix of booths, tables, and counter space. I'm definitely planning my trip back here for that superb Build-a-Skillet and that fantastic attention to keeping the coffee overflowing in my mug. read more

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The Iron Skillet is popping for breakfast, and with good reason. I really just went for it and started with the cinnamon roll, and let me tell you, it was massive! You can split it with 3 to 4 people and it's heavenly. It's warmed up and they did not skimp on the icing. I was also impressed with their coffee. Most diners and breakfast spots like this have great food but I never like their coffee. This one was solid. I had the eggs and country potatoes with the wheat toast. I wish the potatoes had a little more flavor but the eggs and toast were great. It's a cozy spot and it reminded me of that cool diner from pulp fiction. Be cool, honey bunny, and try the cinnamon roll. read more

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I arrived right when they had just opened for a nice brunch with a friend. I really liked the home-style feel of the restaurant, it felt comfortable and welcoming. The food was good and tasted fresh. The coffee was also very good (I ended up drinking about four cups!). As it got later, the restaurant started to get much busier, but our waiter was still very attentive, which I really appreciated. Overall, I was very happy with the experience. read more

3/11/25 had this bookmarked when we moved to Montclair and now that we've left, we're finally trying it. Tasty food, attentive, service, classic and clean ambience. This is one great big classic diner that feels like a locals favorite. We almost missed it because it looked like someone's house! The sign was a bit hidden with all the foliage around it. We were welcomed as soon as we walked in. I was awe-struck at the thoughtful decor up on the walls. Everywhere you look it's a classic diner. It's my kind of place. There was even a rotary phone on the wall! Lenore was our server, the sweetest, efficient & attentive person who made us feel at home. She meticulously checked up on us throughout our meal. I ordered an egg scramble & a choice of 3 items (chicken, mushrooms, bell peppers & a side (I opted for pancakes) PLUS toast (or potatoes) all for $14.95!!! Talk about a meal deal! Hubby got his massive chorizo burrito but it arrived with mole that he didn't care for at all. I tasted it, the burrito was great, but the mole tasted a bit weird, which I cannot describe other than tasting a little mediciney? I know, odd. So he scraped it off lol. My scramble was delicious & Leonore asked if I wanted the house-made salsa. Don't mind if I do. Whoa, momma! Delicious spiciness level, fresh & they should bottle it up & call it a day! Even the sourdough toast was top notch. I asked Leonore & she said it's by La Jolla Bakery. There is a dedicated parking at the rear, a bit small but we got lucky & found a spot, free. Additionally, you may park on the street, non metered. Singular restrooms, men/womens (ladies' is clean). I just wish I had tried this spot when we lived in the IE. we would've been regulars for sure. read more

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My wife and I were in Ontario for a horror convention but needed to grab some lunch first. We couldn't decide on what to eat so we figured a diner would be a safe bet, so we headed to the Iron Skillet! This place was absolutely packed when we pulled into the parking lot, but thanks to counter seating we were sat right away! Before I get into the food and menu, I just gotta say that the staff here was super friendly and helpful during our visit and they alone deserve a five star rating. Now onto the menu! In similar diner fashion the menu here is pretty large and features a ton of different breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes, but what caught my eye was the Meatloaf Omelette listed on the special board, and man oh man, it was the best decision I could of made on this fine Saturday. Not only was I served a massive portion of Meatloaf Omelette, but as a side I was able to order Biscuits and Gravy and together it was just such an insane amount of food, I wish I was able to save some. The Meatloaf Omelette was absolutely delicious from the eggs and cheese to the meatloaf itself and the sauces that covered it, while the biscuits and gravy were delicious as well. Overall, my experience at the Iron Skillet was five stars in every single way. The service here was great, the diner itself looked really cool in the main area, and thanks to the giant brownies catching my eye, I left with two of those and I think those alone might be worth a return trip to Ontario. This place is fantastic. read more

Iron Skillet - Meatloaf Omelette and Biscuits and Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ontario, California

Second time here and looking forward to the third and fourth and more! The diner feeling breakfast spot just embraces the cozy home cooked meal. Pancakes were light and fluffy and the eggs and bacon hit the spot! Sourdough toast was my favorite...light and fluffy with a great toast on it...not the hard thin sharp type I sometimes get at other chains! Everyone is always so nice there and attentive to our needs! Definitely a place we will continue to visit! See u soon! read more

Iron Skillet - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ontario, California

Some pros and cons of this place. Huge menu and so many things to choose from. Breakfast served all day. Servers were friendly. Food came out fast. A lot of food for a decent price. I got the steak and eggs and it included bread and a choice of sides and I got the hash browns. Wasn't the best, but It was decent and I was really hungry and ate pretty much the whole thing. One negative is the parking. Really small parking lot and you will have to find parking on the street and walk a bit if there are no spaces left. We came on a Sunday, so not sure if it is usually this busy. Overall, it is a pretty cool, old school kind of spot to grab some food. Again, it's not the tastiest, but there are so many things to choose from that I think you should find something that you will like. read more

Iron Skillet - 10 oz steak and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ontario, California

Iron Skillet is everything you want in a breakfast place. It's clean, the menu is pretty wide in selection, and the kitchen is FAST! I was super hungry for breakfast after being non-stop for about 6 hours on a weekend, and stumbled the excellent reviews for this place. Luckily I got seated immediately, but 10 mins later the lobby was completely full. I immediately wanted the Ontario airport breakfast, and was shocked that the food arrived in less than 5 mins. Here's the thing, tho - EVERYTHING on the plate was the correct temperature. Crispy hash browns, warm eggs, warm French toast. I don't know about you, but when I cook eggs at home it takes about 1 minute, but hash browns probably take 8 minutes, and maybe 5 for French toast?? Doesn't matter. Just go & thank me later. Great breakfast spot!! read more

Iron Skillet - Ontario airport breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ontario, California

A solid diner for American classics. Every type of eggs, pancakes, potatoes and more. We came with a large family of 7 to celebrate a birthday and they were able to accommodate easily. Food came out fast, hot, and delicious. The service was fantastic, very happy to accommodate my requests to change e.g. no butter on toast etc. They even brought a special birthday treat for the birthday girl :) The restaurant is cozy and homey, bright with the big windows and televisions with the news are playing, but the place isn't too noisy. A perfect spot for friends and family, large groups. 4/5, service makes it superb read more

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Enrique our server was excellent!!! Food was delicious and HUGE portions!!! Very comfortable dining area with several rooms. Clean bathroom. Really nice place to go near the airport. read more

Iron Skillet - NOT the taco salad- it's the other one! Hearty portions of chicken!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ontario, California

Service was great! Stopped here before the west coast card show cause it was so close! Food was good. Breakfast burrito was solid and we shared pancakes which were good as well. The food we got was good and we go back! Vibes are small town diner vibes and family like. Very casual. If you're in the area this is a good casual spot for brunch. read more

Came here on a whim for a late breakfast. There were people coming in and out but there was no wait line. We got seated right away (just 2 of us). The place is pretty spacious, with inside dining. They have booths and tables available. Televisions everywhere. Decor seems all over the place but it's interesting to look around and pick up on little intentional things here and there. It feels like a family place. The menu is pretty big with a bit of everything. They took order pretty quickly. We went with Eggs Florentine with a side of french fries, and the Breakfast Skillet. Food came out pretty quickly and it was ABUNDANT. We definitely took leftovers to go. Eggs Florentine- I wish I would've asked for the Hollandaise on the side because it was drenched over the English muffins and it getting soggy. The Hollandaise itself was lumpy and not the best but it was still flavorful. They were generous with the ingredients. The french fries were standard, seasoned, and good. I like that they brought out a side of ranch without having me ask for one. Breakfast Skillet- was also a huge portion. Came out with 4 pieces of toast (2 slices of bread cut in half). Everything was cooked well and you could see all the add-ons in the scramble. This could easily fill 2-3 people depending how much each person eats. They also brought out a green salsa with this dish and that was exceptionally good. I asked for another one to take home with our leftovers. Overall, everything was great. The workers are working hard so they on go-go-go- mode but they were attentive and made sure we were satisfied with our meal. Definitely will be coming back. read more

Iron Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ontario, California

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Another hidden gem in the downtown Ontario area. This family owned and operated cafe has something for everyone. The staff and servers were wonderful. The owners walk the restaurant to help their staff and great each customer. read more

Place is over 60 years old and has good! Come for breakfast and it can accommodate large parties. Booths, breakfast bar, and the staff has a great friendly culture! 10 out of 10 Come here and eat real quick breakfast for $10 instead of trash stuff at Starbucks for $14. (Just saying) PS - plenty of parking read more

Iron Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ontario, California

This restaurant is right up the street from my house and they open early, so my husband and I decided to try it out. He got the sourdough bacon cheeseburger and said it was delicious. I tried his chili cheese fries and the fries were super crispy and the chili was very flavorful! My French toast was really good too, I felt it had too much cinnamon and my eggs were overcooked, when I asked for them to be softly scrambled. The bacon was perfectly cooked. Overall, it's a decent breakfast spot but I feel it's a bit overpriced for what we ordered. There are plenty of specials though so I might try those out if I come back again. read more

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Iron Skillet will always have a special place in my heart. I grew up coming here with my family and my grandma, so it's full of really special memories for me--and I'm so happy to say it's still just as great. The food is consistently delicious, the service is always friendly, and the prices are very reasonable. I'm a big fan of their burger combo--it's such a solid go-to, and the fries are amazing. Their chicken dinner is also really good, and if you come for breakfast, the French toast made with homemade bread is a must. It's one of those classic spots that feels like home and keeps you coming back year after year. So glad this place is still around! read more

Just good food. We are in town a vacation and happened across The Iron Skillet. Love the older diner feel to the place. Great menu selection and very attentive service. The food was outstanding, cooked well and big portions. Definitely won when we found this place. read more

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Got the huevos rancheros and it was sweet, and I know huevos rancheros should be savory not sweet so I don't know if they made a mistake the day I went but I want to go back and order something else. read more

I took my grandpa here to celebrate his 90th birthday! He and his brother used to go to this restaurant some 30 years ago and he was very excited to try it again, and it lived up to his expectations so much we came back 3 days later to celebrate again with the rest of the fam! He was sad that they didn't still have their bread pudding - which he said was the best he ever had (don't tell my grandma...) , but they did have very delicious fresh homemade bread so he was happy! The first visit I got the Eggs Florentine which came with 3 poached eggs on English muffins with spinach and tomatoes. There was also 3 pieces of bacon and of course, the hollandaise sauce. The plate came with an option of a side and I got the roasted potatoes. The size of the plate was massive for the approx 15$ price, and everything was delicious! The eggs were slightly over poached this time around but were still gooey. The potatoes were delicious with some caramelized onions and roasted bell peppers throughout. They provided a very large amount of hollandaise sauce as well. My grandpa got the pancake combo which he really enjoyed as well. The pancakes were light, fluffy, and very large. He had is eggs over easy and they were cooked perfectly. When we came back with the rest of our family later in the week, I got the same breakfast : Eggs Florentine. So that goes to show how good it was. This time I asked for the hollandaise sauce on the side and I highly recommended getting it this way as you can add as much sauce as you want , and your bread won't get soggy in the mean time. I didn't say anything, but found that the eggs were better cooked this time as well and were more runny. They did forget my bacon but our waiter was quick on the ball and brought some out to me , plus and extra piece for good measure! We mentioned in passing that we were there to celebrate his birthday and then the waiter brought out scoop of ice cream with a candle for him! The whole restaurant joined in singing happy birthday to him! We felt the love! This time my grandpa got the corn beef hash with some of their homemade raisin bread. He enjoyed both! The hash was very flavorful and had hash browns mixed in. The raisin bread was delicious! Especially with a nice swipe of butter. The rest of my family was also very satisfied with their orders as well. All portions were very large and the price was good. Service was great! Our waiter was very friendly and approachable. As for the restaurant its self it had a very homey old time diner vibe. I definitely enjoyed it and will be coming back again! Date of visits : January 19, 2025 January 23, 2025 read more

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Fantastic hidden gem for breakfast! Portions are big and the price is definitely right. We got seated right away in a large area and our waiter Enrique was attentive and very helpful making sure we had our hot coffee cups always full. This restaurant been in business and family owned for over 80 years... Ambience is a little old fashion but I love it! The place is big with lots of booth areas, so seating a big party will not be a problem. What I love the best is that all their food is freshly made daily with high grade ingredients, eYou can taste the difference. We had a family of four and we ate and have plenty of leftovers for the next day! the bill was still only $75.00. Impressive. Will definitely be coming back to this restaurant for more good food. Date of visit: January 2025 read more

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When you walk in, you can smell all the food being prepared. And it's so cozy inside. I love the huge windows that make I feel like you're outside.. they also have an area that looks like a living room w/ a chimney. The portions are HUGE. We got a chillicheese omelet, country fried steak. Banana pancakes & homemade cinnamon roll.. and we got mocha freeze and I had coffee & a HUGE coke. Service was good, our waitress was super friendly and attentive with beautiful eyes read more

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We ordered a delicious salad its was so delicious it's one of our favorite place to go eat and enjoy the company it's a family mom and pop restaurant love our service our waiter was amazing thank you read more

Iron Skillet - Chicken salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ontario, California

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I loved the diner feel and our waitress was so welcoming and warm. Definitely sit at the counter to get faster service and less wait time if it's packed. The food was so good! I got the cinnamon French toast combo and I also got the famous cinnamon roll to go. I couldn't leave without getting one! read more

Iron Skillet - Cinnamon French Toast Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ontario, California

Huge cinnamon rolls! Warm and so yummy fresh! Way more than 1 person can eat! I shared with hubby and still had to get a box! The eggs are so delicious and the potatoes taste amazing! The portions are huge as well! Everyone is so friendly and our server was very attentive! It's a cute old fashioned diner style place. We will definitely be back anytime we visit Ontario! Wish we could bring this place back home with us! read more

Iron Skillet - Eggs,country fried potatoes, fruit. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ontario, California

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My new favorite old school coffee shop to get breakfast! I went with my co-worker and the food was great! Big portions too! Our server was awesome too! Definitely coming back! read more

Our waiter was very friendly, provided great service, and helpful. The food was delicious and great portions. I highly recommend and will be back! read more

Super solid breakfast spot near Ontario airport. Tough to find parking on the weekend, but lucked up on a spot on the street half block away. Service was extremely quick. Ordered a customized omelette with home fries and biscuit and it was all great. Huge portion too. Will definitely return when in the area. read more

I love country breakfast spots and I'm always looking for new spots. I can't say I would recommend this place though. I had a simple sausage and eggs that was very bland. The sausage was way over cooked as if it had been suiting for a while. Not coming back. read more

Awesome place with amazing service and great food with really decent prices. Highly recommend this place. Been coming here for eons. Miss the times I came with my Mom. Now I come with my sister, we are both seniors and love that senior menu. read more

Iron Skillet - Senior Cobb Salad served with Garlic Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ontario, California

Went here on a whim. I think buddy got French toast meal plate and I think he enjoyed it considering he finished it. I got a bacon turkey melt and at first I thought it was decent but not fantastic. Then I heated it up later and it tasted amazing. I liked that it used thick turkey slices. The onions rings were also a great touch to the meal. The service is fast and I like the oldies playing in the background as we ate. Very Ontario/IE diner core read more

3.5 I haven't been to a dive like this in a while, and it was a good experience! We ordered an array of breakfast and lunch items, and all were tasty (kids spaghetti & garlic bread, kids grilled cheese, omelette & pancakes, and French toast), but the standouts for me were the spaghetti, omelette, and French fries! They were the crispiest fries ever, and so good! We were seated right away at 11:15 am, and food came out quickly. We had to wait awhile for our check to leave, and some of the staff weren't overly friendly, but overall I'd recommend! read more

Big servings Great if you enjoy breakfast Can get super packed must arrive early Nice staff read more

This place is one of the Best in Ontario, Food, Service, Friendly staff. Chicken Fry steak breakfast is one of my Favorites. Overall I would give it over 5 stars if I could. read more

As someone always on the hunt for a great breakfast place this maybe as close as I get locally. Hot coffee, flavorful food and a great deal. This will be my go to breakfast place! read more

I wish I got the waitress name so I can give her a shout out because she was the most sweetest & helpful lady ever. Shoutout to the cooks too because the food was yummy & so fulfilling that I couldn't even finish it, (sorry for that). The place was clean, calm relaxing environment, and comfortable. 10/10 recommend read more

We have eaten here twice, most recently on 12/06/25. Parking lot is always full especially if you come here for breakfast. Luckily there's plenty of street parking if you're ok with walking. We waited about 10 minutes to be seated. It was very busy in there so a 10 minute wait wasn't bad. I ordered the pork chop and eggs breakfast - very bland. My daughter ordered the waffle breakfast - she liked it. It's a bit out of our way but it's a perfect spot to meet up with friends. It's spacious inside, lots of seating. Staff is friendly and attentive. Will return and try something new. read more

Good service. Homey feeling and literally has a fireplace. Average breakfast food. Nothing special but do have large portions. We came mid day so their pastries were already sold out. read more

Great breakfast spot. Portions were enormous -- come on an empty stomach. The food was savory; the Breakfast Skillet is a popular item for a reason. Service was excellent on top of that. The restaurant interior seems stuck in time, which gives it an antique-like ambience. Charming spot though, with great food and good service. read more

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Food was ok even though the server forgot half of it and brought out wrong food. She never came back to check on us or refill our drinks and it was not even busy. I use to wait tables back in the day and this was just bad service Restrooms covered in grafitti, urinal hanging off wall, feces all over the walls and toilet, urine all over the floors, rusted sinks, ceiling fan caked in dust I mean it scared me to think what the kitchen looks like. This is a hard pass as there are better places to eat breakfast in Ontatio. It's sad cause I love this place but we wont be back until they clean house literally and staff wise read more

This place is a hidden gem! It has all the feeling of a home style family owned diner with all the big commercial menu items. I met my sister here on her way out of town. I had to try is as they had some great reviews already. I had the delicious eggs ranch style with home style potatoes instead of rice. The eggs were cooked a little too much but the salsa and the rest made up for it. My mom had a mushroom spinach omelette and it was loaded!!! Everything her was delicious except the coffee. I would definitely give them a try and I plan to come back for lunch or dinner. Great location and good food and excellent customer service! read more

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