Come for the breakfast favorites, stay for the Chinese chicken salad. Great portions in a traditional diner environment. You can skip the Cobb salad and gyro. Bonus points for the classic pie display case. read more

This place is amazing This place is a Burbank hidden Gold I tried california omelet out of this world Me and my son had egg and pancake plate this morning was amazing I can tell chef takes pride off his job. Great job chef. read more

Really wanted to like this place, since I drive by it all the time, but unfortunately it was one of the worst restaurants I've ever been to. The beef stroganoff was absolutely horrible and inedible, seemed like it was reheated multiple times (the sauce) and it was completely bland and had an odd texture (like gelatin??). The beef was bland and rubbery. Mostly just a huge plate of noodles and in a weird sauce. The salad it came with didn't taste fresh. I usually don't send food back just because I don't like it but with this dish I really had to. It sucked to still have to pay for that dish after telling them that I honestly could not eat it. Wasn't even offered a replacement dish of something else. Terrible food, terrible service. read more

When we went out to Burbank on vacation, we went out to breakfast a couple of times. Lancers was definitely one of my favorites! The service was quick, it was nice and quiet inside, and the food was great. I ordered the Belgium Waffle with Strawberry topping. It came with powdered sugar, fresh whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and was absolutely delicious! Whenever we come back, I'm definitely ordering that again! read more

A staple diner in burbank area. Been going here for some time and I quite enjoy the local vibe this diner has. I love their changing specials depending on the day. The servers were okay, they did their job, but could work on better customer service. Can't wait to try out their newly added bar behind the diner! read more

I have dined at Lancers since 1989: having enjoyrd breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They also serve cocktails in their bar, which has its own entrance, should you 'just need a drink' and don't want to cut thru the restaurant lobby. Lancers underwent a massive 're -do' of the interior over the last couple of years, which was very much needed. Especially the restrooms, which appear to have been entirely new. As of March, 2022, they have almost finished: an employee told me the bar area is what is being completed now. They will also extend their closing time to 11PM when the remodel is finished. Lancers serves good food at an excellent value. The staff are pleasant, efficient and prompt. This is a type of eatery that is disappearing: and I recommend it. read more

Decided to bring my daughter's dad to try out the Barbecue Baby Back Ribs and he also order Egg Benedict! Breakfast was also delicious we definitely keep on trying different meals! read more

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Love the food and the service here. My Boyfriend and I are always treated well every time :) Our server we like is Gigi! She is very thorough,pleasant,and always very personable. Someone like this is a good Asset to Lancers! Thank you very much for your outstanding service! read more

DO NOT GO HERE!!!! I RARELY WRITE REVIEWS ONLY IF THE PLACE IS ABSOLUTELY ATROCIOUS AND HORRIBLE AND THIS PLACE IS ABSOLUTELY A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!! AVOID EATING HERE!!! NASTY RUDE GREETER UP FRONT!! WORST PLACE TO EAT IN BURBANK!!!! I thought this was going to be a great place because of its location. Looks very convenient because its in the Aldi parking lot with a bunch of other stores in Burbank which is an excellent town. Wow, I was so wrong. I saw the deal with the huge signs on the side of the building which say $18.99 prime rib special for Tuesdays along with their other specials for other days. I said that looks like a good price why not try it out. First time i went there already I could tell the customer service was complete garbage. Greeted in a very nasty rude way by the woman up front. i waited about 20.minutes for a server to come to the table. I had to flag someone down or they never would have come to our table. I gave this place the benefit of the doubt and thought maybe the woman up front had a bad day and the servers were overwhelmed, even though it didn't look like they were. I call them up on Monday which was the day before Christmas Eve to ask if they would have the Prime Rib Special the next day for $18.99 which was Tuesday and they assure me that they will have it from 8 am to 3 pm . I go back for Christmas eve which was on a Tuesday. Once again the woman up front greets us in a very rude and nasty way for literally no reason at all. She must really hate her life. We then eat the prime rib. Both were cold and not fully cooked. Then I look at the bill and its more than double the price at $30 each, not the $18.99 they told me it would be over the phone the day before. Now I don't mind paying $30 bucks, $50 bucks, or $150 bucks for a meal, but they told us the day before it would be $18.99 so we were told the wrong information. Then when we mentioned that they told us the wrong info the lady up front argued with us and said there was a sign outside. This was a lie because the sign only say Christmas day special prime rib with no price and the big sign on the side of the building still said $18.99 prime rib special Tuesdays. That woman is very very nasty and rude and should not be working there. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!! on top of that the food was under cooked and cold. AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS. convenience is not worth being treated like an animal, neglected, argued with, lied to, and given under cooked food. I would rather eat at home or literally eat anywhere else. This is a perfect example of how to lose customers by hiring nasty rude people who know nothing about customer service. I value my time a lot. The reason I took time out of my day to write this is so others do not need to have a horrible experience. read more

Regular old school coffee shop. Very fast, good coffee shop type food. Breakfast today. Pancakes are always good. Omelette ordered was very good. Service was awesome. Our server was very busy and very efficient. Place has been here for years. Always nice for an early breakfast, normally after a Walmart or Home Depot trip. Huge parking lot. Hobby lobby near by. Always worth the stop. Greta value. read more

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Drove by Lancers today, and it looks as if it's abandoned. Paint peeling, wood rotting, appears to be one step short of being boarded up, and has become an eyesore. I used to be a regular there. I actually had to check Yelp to confirm that. It's still open for business. read more

I was eager to see the newly remodeled bar area and the ambiance didn't disappoint. Really nice feel...except one f the two large tv's was tuned to Fox News...best to keep politics out of a bar in my opinion. I ordered a Bloody Mary to start and it was absolutely horrible. Horse radish dominated the really weak tasting mix. I couldn't get more than a few sips into it before I gave up and ordered a beer. Unfortunately the newly remodeled bar only has two beers on tap. The bartender offered to make me another Bloody Mary with just tomato juice showing her complete ignorance about the drink... My egg's Benedict had perfectly done eggs, and decent sauce, but the English muffins seemed to be completely un toasted. Yuck. I asked for hash browns well done and got a huge lump of mushy potatoes. I tried to get through them with some Chalula, but was grossed out by how filthy and crusty the top of the bottle was. My wife got the breakfast burrito with a side of salsa. She got pico instead of salsa. She said the burrito was gross. Bland, dry, and it made her lose her appetite. This complete waste of a Sunday morning cost me $72. Never going back. read more

Staff is friendly and fast. The reason for 4 star is that we smelled strong detergent during the time we were having our breakfadt. read more

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Possibly the best chicken and waffles I've had, and that's not even what they are known for. Service was slow, but the food and diner vibe more than made up for it! read more

My girlfriend and I went in for a late breakfast. First off, it took a while to even order. We saw people seated after us order and get their food before us. Secondly, the hash browns were burned so they were sent back and in return we received almost raw hash browns. Next, the omelette was flavorless and cold. Our server wasn't really that attentive but I can understand that to a point because he had other tables. I used to really like this place for both the atmosphere and the food but I'm not sure if I'll return again. read more

Lancers has been a Burbank institution for over 50 years and is showing no signs of slowing down. This coffee shop serves some well made unpretentious comfort food at a reasonable price. They recently added multiple tables out front and are allowing indoor dining at 50 percent capacity. The service is friendly and quick, and you also can order for take-out. Lancers has a senior menu and well priced daily specials, too. You can't beat the price for the large portions of all their meals. Whether you're dining in for breakfast, lunch or dinner, it's easy to find something appealing. It's also easy to find parking . I can't imagine Burbank without Lancers. read more

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Had a Red Snapper fish dinner. Large portion of fish and a delicious rice pilot. The mixed vegetables were good too.

Great food, huge portions and even better service. Gigi was our server and she was amazing.

I just had one of the greatest Reuben sandwiches here ever. So generous. Everything was perfect about it. Additionally, the service here (Omar was my waiter) is fast and friendly. I'd been here years ago, at least a decade, and they have really cleaned up the place since then without losing its coffee shop charm. Such a pleasant surprise. read more

Lancers Restaurant - A glorious Reuben sandwich! So generous. Russian dressing is served on the side and so I just dumped it in the middle. Simply great. - New American Near Me - Burbank, California

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I used to really enjoy this restaurant, especially after the interior was refurbished. We are (were) loyal local patrons. Fast forward to two Sundays ago. About 6:30pm. Hardly anybody in the restaurant. We sat in the back near the TV's. 10 minutes to take our drink order. 15 minutes to take our food order. 45 minutes to get our cold food. We got up to walk out when they finally brought the food. We explained to the girl at the register it was unacceptable. We were not blaming the waitress but the way the restaurant was being run. They apologized politely, saying they understood. But the damage had been done. We supported this place during the rough times. Not returning. read more

I'm still eating here after a few years. It seems it's gone under new ownership, and they are still making the best buttermilk pancakes EVER! I love really good and well done, though the inside buttermilk pancakes and I have to say I haven't found any better than here. All the food is really good but the buttermilk pancakes are #1. read more

Lancers Restaurant - Buttermilk pancakes are superbly good. - New American Near Me - Burbank, California

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I passed Lancers for a long time before actually giving it a try. My older neighbor kept telling me to go there but it simply didn't appeal to me. I'm not a fan of diners but sometimes they are in order. Been to several NJ diners. They are all very much alike. I decided to give Lancers a try while my parents were visiting from out of town. It was surprisingly clean inside, as well as bright with natural light. Service was friendly and our coffee cups were kept filled to the brim. The food is typical diner choices. It's good. Hot. Fresh. Not greasy. Lancers is quite large. Lots of seating. Plenty of parking. I've been back twice now and my parents like it over some of the other diners I've taken them to in Studio City and Burbank. read more

Lancers Restaurant - Love the counter at a diner. - New American Near Me - Burbank, California

My mom had decided on this place for breakfast in celebration of my dad's birthday. I remember eating there during either lunch or dinner, so I was excited to give their breakfast menu a try. They had different meal combos to pick from for breakfast that was about to invest in, but decided last minute to get an eggs Benedict since I hadn't had one for awhile... I definitely should have played it safe and get one of those combos that had bacon/sausage, eggs, hashbrowns and pancakes instead. When my meal came, my English muffins topped with eggs and Canadian bacon were drowing in the hollandaise sauce. I literally was fishing around for my actual meal in it and I was disappointed that the hash browns weren't hash browns, but country potatoes. I don't know if there was a miscommunication, but I didn't want to make it a big deal since I was hungry. I just scraped out the access sauce and realized that the taste was overbearing and made it more soggy than I am use to. I did enjoy the potatoes and the fries that my brother needed up getting with his meal, but would definitely upgrade my rating foodwise if I come by here again. read more

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I never leave bad reviews but this one is warranted. What a terrible experience last night. All you have to do is scroll on these comments and you'll see that the owners don't find it important enough to hire valuable, hardworking people. The most miserable staff and service. I've worked in the food industry for years and I've worked besides people just like this. Rotten tomatoes. How the staff treats patrons usually speaks on how the managing/ownership is going all around. Almost all of the tables were dirty, hostess couldn't be bothered to seat us or even speak to us. We were absolutely unwelcome to be there and it was evident. Inexcusable. Regardless, Y'all all have the responsibility to do your jobs well or don't take our service. If you were too busy, say that. Don't cry when nobody wants to eat at your restaurant anymore, when you can get better service at a vending machine. read more

Great service, hot plate & big portions!! Non stop coffee . Plus they have a variety of food.

This place was great! Brand New remodel in progress, Classic Diner and cocktail bar with sports and music, Great food and service. Fantastic location. Happy hour 7 days a week. Breakfast served all day. Huge portions. Good Times for all. Rebi was fantastic. This place is a hidden gem and a new local favorite! read more

Lancers Restaurant - Reuben sandwich, tuna melts and broasted chicken dinners are popular at Lancer's Family restaurant.. classic diner vibes - New American Near Me - Burbank, California

I'm reminded of the end of that Harry Styles song: "You know, it's not the same as it was, as it was...." I just finished up a meal at Lancer's. It's been two years since I was last here. Before that, I used to come pretty frequently. Things are markedly different now. The service, once warm and cordial and prompt, is now largely cold, impersonal, and sluggish. We waited at the front, with no one else in line ahead of us, for several long minutes before an employee acknowledged us; when she took us toward the table, she threw the menus onto it as though we were inconveniencing her. We then waited a full twenty-five minutes before a server came to the table. We waited another twenty minutes after finishing our meals for the server to come by with the check. In between we saw her only once. No hellos, no warmth, no attentiveness. The food looks similar to what it was but tastes somehow cheaper, like the ingredients going into the dinners are not of the same quality. The food also feels less carefully prepared. My mashed potatoes were cool, my gravy lumpy, my bread dried out. Nothing in our dinners was piping hot, except maybe the soup. For as much as we were charged, one expects better. What happened to this place my family--Burbank natives--has enjoyed for decades? Something lamentable, I can say that much. I'll think hard before coming back. read more

Everything is good cooking. Ambiance is typical coffee shop vibe but if you are hungry you get plenty of food even some for the next day if you are only partially hungry. They have a full service bar if you have as need for that too! Staff is very nice and will help you if you need it. You don't get that any more without attitude in most places. Thanks Gigi for the great service and your kind heart! Enjoy your visit and the food! read more

First time eating here after many years of driving by. We were seated promptly and our waitress Gigi was great. She was very friendly and attentive. Food was good. I had a tuna salad sandwich with steak fries. Every employee was at the ready, our drinks were refilled quickly and plates were cleared right away. We will definitely be back. read more

Had a long day just wanted to eat. Gigi was a great server, dinner was good. Service was excellent drinks were never empty. We will be back again. read more

Lancers exceeded our expectations. Our server Gigi was incredible and attentive; her kindness and exceptional service will bring us back. She went above and beyond to ensure we had a pleasant dining experience! Plus the food was delicious! read more

Other than the fact my my hamuburger steak was burnt but didn't realize that until the end, it's clean, friendly, good service, large menu. Value for your money. read more

This place doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's great diner. Inside is clean, nice menu, good food. Staff is friendly and attentive. Will definitely be returning. read more

Stopped in for the dinner special which was great. Our waitress GG was also great, the kind of waitress people hope to have serve them. Very friendly, helpful, and remembered us from our previous visit. read more

Lancer's has been our go-to place since the early 80's. Huge variety of food so whatever you are craving I am sure you can get it here. Great dessert options, too. At times it feels very rushed when it comes to service but in fairness, they are ALWAYS busy. I come here for the breakfast and nostalgia. read more

Fresh squeezed orange juice, swift servings, delicious Special gourmet omelette, coffee refills often, jellies served abundantly read more

Lancers Restaurant - #1 breakfast 3 pancakes & 2 eggs+side toast Above and beyond & above and beyond swift smooth service - New American Near Me - Burbank, California

Ok so this was hard for me to do because I've been going to Lancers since 2002... and loved their food! The daily specials was my thing & ate dinner there Monday to Friday and breakfast every weekend for about 3 years. Being single and lazy back then was no excuse but I thank my lucky stars that Lancers was there to feed me. I mean where else can you get a 3 piece broasted chicken cooked to perfection with sides, soup, salad & dessert for about 8 bucks on a Monday in 2005. Lancers! Thats where you go when you want good old fashioned no BS american diner meals. However, since the pandemic a lot has changed at Lancers. The wait staff is not the same & the service is not as inviting. I'm not sure if this is a pandemic thing or that the old school servers didn't train the present servers but all I know is that its not as good. The dining area has been updated... so thats good I suppose. I remember going there to eat breakfast & sadly found out I'd be dining with the contractors banging & drilling away working while I tried to eat. Strike one. Coincidentally, they closed the restaurant for remodel the following week. It was strange, not sure why they decided to have diners in the restaurant during remodeling. I was happy when they re opened & I went there to have lunch. Ordered the roast beef open face sandwich - a go to of mine & was served something not expected. Normally, the roast beef would've been thick slices of roast beef with a rich brown gravy from a roast cooked in their kitchen. What arrived was not that. It looked like & tasted like Costco bought roast beef deli meat with gravy from a packet that was runny & not thickened at all. I was shocked & after 2 bites was so disappointed. Strike two. In fact, I didn't even eat the rest of the sandwich & was even more dissatisfied when the server didn't even ask or say how was the sandwich or could I get you something else... nuthin. Ok, there goes 20 bucks I didn't get to enjoy. But I was hopefull. I was clinging on to really, really, tasty meals I've had at Lancers in the past and went there again this time for breakfast. Ordered the Lumberjack... eggs, bacon, link sausage, strip of ham & pancakes. I've had this plate for breakfast countless times over 2 decades & so what I got was not the lancers lumberjack of the past. The bacon, sausage, & ham was not the same! The ham was the smoking gun though. I was served a slice of canned ham - like from Dubuque, Hormel, or Celebrity brand. The spongy soggy canned ham I'm sure everyone has had in a holiday party. Strike three! I no longer eat at Lancers. The food quality has gone way down. The prices though have gone way up. Lancers if you're listening please be aware that if I can cook my own breakfast with food from Costco why would I ever come back and eat at your restaurant? Its a shame, Lancers is now serving Dennys type of food... smh what a fuc@in shame. O stars... 1 star just to post... I'm so sad & hungry. read more

Always good food and large portions so you can take home if you want. Service is great, drinks almost never run out. It can get loud in the back sometimes because it is near the lounge area. We had a nice conversation with our server, Gigi! Congrats on your purchase! read more

Large portions Amazing staff Mom and Pops...very homey. Legendary. Lots of parking. Affordable. read more

First time eating at Lancers. We've lived near by for years and never had the chance to visit. Definitely friendly service and the team work among staff is impeccable. The food was pretty good...better than Coral Cafe but we do love Eat n Park more! Would we return...yes to try the lunch or dinner menu. If you love cinnabon, you have to try the extraordinary French toast. read more

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