A hidden gem! If you like quality food, this place does not disappoint. The salads are huge, fresh, and full of flavour; the burgers are genuinely the most delicious burgers I've had for a long time. Not at all what I'd expect from an airport cafe in Lodi, but 10/10 will eat there again! Also, the decor is read more

What! This place is so cute, convenient, and delicious! My friend and I flew into the airport for the first time, parked on one side of the runway, walked across the runway and had a 2 hour lunch here! The place is clean, cute, and the service was awesome! I ordered the pesto chicken sandwich and fries. The fries were unexpectedly delicious! I would absolutely come back here and just do the little fly in just for this cutie little cafe! I highly recommend coming and eating here, was very delicious! read more

Lodi Airport Cafe - Pesto chicken sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Acampo, California

The food was excellent I had the salmon salad and my grandson had a burger with garlic fries. The service was very helpful and friendly. They definitely knew their menu and even gave recommendations. The ambience was very nice as it has a very clean design. read more

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Waited 7 years to go back, it is better now. Clean restroom. You have to pay first, just like a chain fast food joint. We were told the burgers are cooked medium rare, perfect, just how we like it. They were well done and dry! We were given a chose of sides, fries or salad. Could not understand why the bill was so high, looked at the receipt and found out the $19 burger is a la carte! read more

What an unexpected delight!! My daughter and I stopped by for lunch and we both were so impressed by the menu choices and the options of beer and wine. The hours are limited but with a little planning, totally doable. We will definitely be back for another delicious meal!! read more

I just ate there and got a barbecue burger takeout. It's the best burger I've had in a long time. I'll definitely be back.

This is my second time eating there. The first time was a few years ago and I think it was better then. There was more variety on the menu. The side saiad only had lettuce in it, nothing else. They were out of focaccia bread so substituted ciabatta bread, which was ok. I had a chicken sandwich, but I think the best thing on the menu is the hamburger. The service was good. I don't know if I will go back, since we come a ways to eat there. read more

The Lodi Airport Cafe has great food and a friendly atmosphere - I was impressed by all of the locals who frequent this place - Good food with a lot of action read more

Don't t pass it up. Fabulous food and atmosphere. Easy access from the 99 and accessible able parking.

Great place, food is fresh and delicious. Love their burgers and garlic fries. It's small, but just comfortable, casual and friendly staff that can't do enough for you. The citrus water is so refreshing. See you soon. Lagunitas lady! read more

The food is amazing! The salmon bowl was delicious! The service was wonderful and it's so cool watching planes land/take off while having lunch. Absolutely the best lunch spot in the area... read more

First time here after hearing about it for awhile. So worth the drive! I'm from South of Stockton. Inside: clean, light and airy, cheerful and the staff are pleasant. Bathroom was very clean and nicely decorated. I ordered the Sante Fe Tuna Salad and Oh My! It's so delicious! The best tuna salad I've ever had or made at home. Has caramelized onions, roasted red peppers and green chilies, but just enough of each to not overwhelm. Bread was perfectly toasted. All the food seems very fresh and most definite delicious. I will be back and I hope to try other things, though may be hard when the tuna salad is so good, but other things sound awesome too. Do yourself a favor and take a little drive and enjoy! read more

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Great food Breakfast and lunch and dinners. Chef is amazing. Easy meeting place. Turkey Burger was amazing. read more

Best lunch in Lodi hands down. Every dish has perfectly combined ingredients making it delicious, healthier than any other restaurant in town, and is plated with a great presentation. Since trying this place for the first time about 3 weeks ago, I've now been in several times trying new dishes. I recommend the Chicken Pesto, Salmon Bowl , Harvest Bowl and the Roast Beef Sandwich that was on special one day is a must have!!! read more

A friend of mine recently had to pay off a bet (Nov. 6th (think about it) and wanted to go to the rustic Lodi Airport Cafe (LAC). Reluctantly, I agreed to glide-in knowing the last time I ate there was about 15 years ago, it was about a 2outa10. So, I backed the old P-51 (SUV) out of the hangar, checked the fuel gauge (stomach on MT), buckled-up, flaps down, right-rudder and set the Magnetic Gyro for Hwy99&Jahant Rd. Compensating for wind, rain and too many patrons, tiedowns were available at 11:15AM without incident near the front door and no TSA insight to check my metal "Wings" money-clip! Cabin seating was no reservations, and we found a window-seat to watch the take-off and landings of this busy venue. We ordered the 1/2-pound BBQ-Burger, med.Rare, with the works, garlic fries and the mixed fruit water pitcher available for the table. In about 10 minutes, a successful delivery, no chute! The burger and fries were TOP-FLIGHT with a perfect mix of savory sauce and greens on the burger and nice sprinkling of garlic on the fries. 11outa10 makes for a great lunch! This place is more than a "Good-Landing!" (Don't forget a thumbs up) read more

We were really hungry out doing errands and decided to give this place a try. Very clean and up to date inside, greeted by a friendly server immediately as we walked in. It's not a big place, we felt was just right. One page menu with so many items that sounded mouth watering (especially when you are very hungry) that it was difficult to choose. Wifey went with the roasted turkey and grilled pear sandwich with homemade potato salad while I was hankering for a tuna melt with grilled green Chile's. Flavors were spot on, portions just right as well as the plate presentation. We are very happy to find another 'go to' spot! We already are talking about coming back to try the rest of the menu. At the register I noticed these awesome looking cookies, they just jumped into a bag! Toasted coconut dark, milk, and white chocolate, just about put me into a food coma. read more

Lodi Airport Cafe - Roasted turkey, grilled pear, and Brie sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Acampo, California

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What a great place. Excellent food: salad sandwiches and burgers. Had lunch there today and recommend this to all. Salads are real fresh, very tasty. Burgers , one of the best I've tasted. 3 of us, so burger, BLT a and chicken pesto. All were excellent and service was 5 star. All came w/ fries which was the only thing I thought was just okay. Maybe crispier would be better. Right off Highway 99. Open til 230. Go if you can read more

*****CASH ONLY or a CHECK IF YOUR LOCAL***** My son and I flew in to Lodi on Saturday, April 27 and while there, decided to have breakfast at the Airport Cafe. We arrived about 1000 AM and were seated immediately. As you can see by the breakfast menu picture taken, the menu is basic and limited. What's not seen is the fine print and cost for the sides and beverages near the bottom of the page. When it came time to pay, I was handed a ticket for $25 bucks (before tip) which I thought was way high for just an Omelets, OJ, a Two Egg Breakfast and a cup of Coffee. But when it came time for me to crunch the numbers, I came to the conclusion that everything cost. I originally wanted three eggs and since the two egg breakfast was one shy, I ordered an additional egg at $1.50. My son had OJ to drink and I had Coffee. Both of us had refills and we we're charged accordingly for each cup or glass drank. My breakfast was okay. Nothing fancy or special, just okay. My son said his omelet was great. He said the sausage was outstanding and he thought the sliced avocado on top gave the dish a unique flavor. The restaurant is very cute and wholesome. It's designed to look like a airport hanger. All the luggage, crates and shipping containers included. The restroom was clean and smelled fresh and had very modern fixtures. Overall a nice place I'd return to if I was flying that way but, not a place I would drive because I've had better. read more

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For me, most restaurants will score at least 3 stars unless service or food quality was sub-par on that visit. So that was the case on this visit. Plenty of parking if you're driving here. There are also tie downs if you're flying in. The cafe has a nice view of the primarily used runway for you airplane lovers. A buddy and I grabbed a window booth and watched some of the sky divers parachute down in the distance while we waited for our orders. We both ordered the Airport Burger. He ordered his med-well and I ordered my well done. If you don't specify, it comes med-rare. The bun was really good and there was no problem with the toppings. But my first bite hit me right away...it tasted a bit like charcoal. Not so bad that the burger was inedible...just that it had a very distinct and lingering & distracting taste. About half way through eating his burger, my buddy mentioned the same thing about his. I think the best way to describe it would be to imagine too much of the burn scrapping from the grill on top of your burger. We didn't complain...just ate our burgers. But in all my years of eating burners, I've never had one taste this charcoal-ly at any restaurant. The french fries were good. This is a Coke facility...sorry Pepsi folks. I believe they also sell beer & wine here. Now my buddy has been here several time before so I'm hoping this was an isolated incident. After eating, we walked over to the sky dive center and watched a few jumpers land. If I could, my rating would be 2 3/4 stars. I definitely want to come eat here again and truly believe I'll get a better tasting burger! read more

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So full disclosure, we havent actually sat down for a meal here yet, but this is an amazing little place. We landed here tonight on a cross country flight and just wanted a drink of water and a bathroom stop but ended up getting so much more. The owner was just getting into her car to leave and graciously let us into the restaurant. Not only that but she gave us cookies and a soda. Now, it's difficult with the English language to express the sheer divinity of this cookie. It may have been the best cookie I've ever eaten in my life. A+ service, cool little location with a DC3 parked out on the runway and a great menu (I mean they serve duck come on people!). I will DEFINITELY be going back. I brought back a menu but it is in the plane still. Will update the review once we eat there for real! Thank you for the hospitality!!! P.S. for fellow pilots RWY 8/26 is very bumpy and in fair condition, 12/30 is short and in poor condition. Would recommend adding runway length margin to flight planning due to poor braking action on either, safe flying! read more

Wow. A true gem. We tried the lemon blueberry pancakes, avocado toast with egg and a side of bacon. It was a decent hearty breakfast. A little overpriced but I guess it works for the business considering its next to the skydiving business. There are "advertisements " playing in the background stating something along the lines of "come in eat, fly and dive." Not sure if I'd want to eat before plunging into oblivion but to each there own. read more

I've had pretty good luck at small airport cafés, so when I yelped places to eat in Lodi and this place came up, I was ready to try it. Had a turkey burger w/fries and a Cobb salad. Both were really good, nice to have half of each for lunch. There were a lot of people there, presumably locals, so dean option for lunch while you're wine tasting in the area. read more

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Poor customer service by management. The food was decent but nothing to write home about. Will not be returning to this establishment.

We were looking for a quaint, hometown cafe for breakfast on our way out of Lodi and the Lodi Airport Cafe was perfect. Our server Ashley was so attentive, friendly and her service was top notch. Couldn't wait for a cup of tea for me and coffee for Mr. Bee. The cafe is located at the small Lodi airport and as we sat, we watched skydiver's coming in for a landing and the plane taking a new group of skydiver's up. The cafe was remodeled about 3 years ago and is spotlessly clean. From the corrugated steel roof which reminds you of sitting in a hanger with a few airplane themed decorations, this is a great spot for breakfast or lunch. We ordered the Focaccia Breakfast Sandwich. The Focaccia is made in house fresh daily and I can tell you, it is by far the best Focaccia I have ever had. It is so soft and melts in your mouth. The sandwich was filled with grilled ham, scrambled eggs, American cheese and we added fresh avocado with grilled onion and potatoes on the side. We both wish we didn't share the sandwich and had our own, it was that amazing. Also on the menu for breakfast is French Toast, Pancakes, Apple Pancakes, Biscuits and Gravy, Oatmeal, Breakfast Burrito, and Omelets. The perfect American style breakfasts. You must go, but beware it gets pretty packed on weekends. read more

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Went there for lunch and had the burger with the side salad. The burger was one of the best I've ever had and the balsamic on the greens was also Amazing! I'll definitely be back soon. read more

I have been coming for years and have never been disappointed with anything I've ordered. The staff is extremely friendly and attentive. The combination of flavors always takes something from ordinary to extraordinary. Take a window seat and you're sure to see private planes landing and skydivers floating down from the sky. read more

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Recommended to us by a friend and turned out to be a great recommendation. Must try the homemade cookies. We started with dessert and shared a cookie. Our group tried 3 different burgers and all were excellent. The fourth had a very good looking sandwich. Fresh bread and fresh ingredients. We shared the house fries which were good but wish we had tried the regular as well. read more

Definitely a must!!! Excellent Mom & Pop! Good food and good atmosphere, especially for the aviator within!

I've been here a few times with my sister and the service and food are always excellent. The place is also wheelchair friendly with plenty of clearance and an accessible restroom. Today I ordered the BLT with garlic fries and really enjoyed it! I will be back! read more

Lodi's finest restaurant. Been eating there for 40 years. The food is as good as it's ever been actually better since Joanne's daughter is now out running the kitchen. The service is amazing and you will not find a better environment to have an enjoyable meal. read more

Great food! Wonderful service. Really clean and nice seating for a cafe. You can see the small planes landing. Easy to take kids if necessary. read more

Great place for lunch friendly staff and the food is excellent it will keep you coming back for more.I know I will.you can't go wrong with anything on the menu every thing is fresh and made to order can't wait to go back and eat read more

So for the actual food itself I'd give 4 stars. My salad was very good although portion was very small. Value - pretty pricey for what you get Customer service - ONE STAR if that. As many people have mention the staff was very rude, not friendly, nobody looked like they actually wanted to be there and we were mostly ignored the whole time. The whole place had an odd, sort of negative vibe. My biggest problem with this place is that we had lunch (2 people) and the $45 bill arrived and said "cash only". I would think that this would need to be VERY clear, A LARGE sign on the door as you walk in. It was by sheer luck that I had an envelope full of cash in my purse because I had just gone to the bank the day before which literally never happens. I can't fathom how many people rack up large bills not knowing this and end up screwed because they dont have any cash. Like who carries more than $10-20 of cash anymore anyway??? Because of the staff being so unfriendly and not welcoming in any way I will not return read more

This was a total surprise. But obviously not for the locals. Food is phenomenal, the sandwiches very impressive! I had the pear roasted turkey Brie sandwich which was out of this world! The portions are pretty big, so ate half and took home half for later. Hubby had the tuna melt and he said it was creamy with the charred peppers added a whole new level. Then at checkout, the cookies! To die for! Chocolate, macadamia nut and toasted coconut OMG! Food coma! Try it, it is not what you expect. Clean, friendly good service and great food off the Beaton path. read more

Ok so I have been here in the past and it didn't dazzle me. I mean come on in this day and age it takes awhile to write a review and I do not want to waste my time writing about okie dokie places, but after they had a fire and had to redo the whole place, there is a great vibe and excellent cooking going on at this little place! My fiancé loves this place and got me to come with him, but since trying it last time and not being impressed I was not excited about the meal we were about to have. When we got inside I got a little excited by how cool the decor is (check out the pic I added). I mean a piece of a vintage wing on the wall! How cool is that?!?! Anyways I do love decor, but I want a great meal when I eat out, so I was still a little reserved about what was to come. Let me say in a big way-OH MY GOODNESS THIS PLACE HAS GREAT FOOD NOW!!!!!!! I had biscuits and gravy, sausage, and eggs. I know this sounds simple, but I make my own biscuits from scratch at home and I make gravy from scratch, so in my eyes you can totally screw up on this simples BK meal. Now I do not say this lightly-THIS IS THE BEST BISCUTS AND GRAVY MEAL I HAVE HAD!!!! I mean I love B and G a lot-it's my favorite BK meal, so I have had terrible B and G meals, but this was all made from scratch! If licking the plate was acceptable in public-I would have done it to get all that gravy! The gravy was made with nice chunks of meat that you could see in the gravy and they used cream for the sauce-it was so rich, but sssssooooo good! The biscuit was very tall, they had nice risen loft on the biscuit dough-if you have ever made your own biscuits at home, then you know loft with dough is hard to accomplish. The sausages were not simple grade, but in castings and you could taste the meat quality. The eggs were done perfectly and the small local potatoes were delicate, but not over done. Maybe you are not a huge B and G fan, but the level of beauty done to accomplish this B and G is worth trying and becoming a fan of this simple but elegant dish. read more

Lodi Airport Cafe - Wow super cute! - Cafes Near Me - Acampo, California

3 1/2 Stars. Rode my Bicycle over in this area today to purchase Birthday gifts for my youngest kids... which consisted of Gift Certificates to voluntarily propel yourself from a fully-functional flying machine ( http://www.yelp.com/biz/parachute-center-lodi ). After purchasing the gift certificates, I biked over to Lodi Airport Cafe to try out their fare. I, in the past, have rode by this restaurant many times... but in my previous treks, this restaurant is just too darned close to Lodi to justify stopping and eat. By the time I ride back, it's already closed. BTW, this place closes at 2:30pm. On the menu today... Spanish Omelet (*** 1/2 $9.00) All their Omelets are the three-Egg variety... but they don't look it. Could have been small Eggs.... Consisted of Spanish Onions, Tomatoes, and Jack Cheese covered with a mild Salsa (***). Side of Country Potatoes... chunky Red Potatoes grilled with Onions (****). Also a side of Toast or a (just 1) Biscuit... chose the Toast. Small Stack (**** $5.50) Two Pancakes that covered up an 8-inch plate. Very thick Maple Syrup... not the runny stuff you'd get at most restaurants. Iced Tea (*** $2.00) Always topped off. Service (**** 1/2) When I first walked in, I noticed three wait-staff for a ten table restaurant plus some counter seats. Overstaffed, I thought... or optimistic. As I sat there longer... more and more people from the Parachute Center. After I ordered my Breakfast, I just told the waitress to keep my Iced Tea topped up... and I'd be a Happy Camper. And she did just that! Value (** 1/2) Everything here is about $0.50 to $2.00 over and above what you would pay, for a similar food item in Lodi or Stockton. But, the Service is Excellent. Lodi Airport Cafe, essentially a Breakfast and a Sandwich Lunch Restaurant, which opened in 1988, exists for one reason only... the Parachute Center. There just has to be an interdependency between the Center and this Restaurant. Even though they're located by Hwy 99, there isn't any space or facility for Truckers. While there, there was only one table (with me, two) that consisted of what you would call "locals." Locals would be, for the Airport Cafe, farmers who resided nearby who didn't want to drive into Lodi or Galt to have Breakfast or Lunch. From the looks of the customers on a Saturday morning... the Airport Cafe had problems handling all the traffic from the Parachute Center primarily because the Center acquired a new and bigger Airplane to support more jumps per take-off. Doesn't their signage look something from a Jetson's cartoon? ( http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/kRwMJVs2A6NChZArNJMFzQ/l ) BTW, CA$H or Local Checks ONLY!!! Bring some Green! read more

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Excellent food, good ingredients, large portions. Wish they were open for breakfast but lunch is served starting 11:00 which will do nicely. read more

Came here after skydiving at parachute center and the food and service was absolutely amazing!! We were starving cause we had an early breakfast and fortunately the portions were huge!! The fries are among the best I've ever had and definitely filled me up. The staff is also very friendly and the whole restaurant is extremely clean. 5/5 would come again read more

Lodi Airport Cafe - Airport burger - Cafes Near Me - Acampo, California

After a flight I stopped in here for lunch. I've lived near this airport for most of my life and have eaten here only a few times during its different incarnations and remodels. I really enjoy the 1940s aviation/ industrial theme they have currently. The food is very good and the staff is polite. Restaurant goers beware, they only accept cash or check. Prepare accordingly and save yourself a trip to the nearby gas station ATM. It is very clean and family friendly. I will definitely be eating here again. read more

Lodi Airport Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Acampo, California

This is a great place and we're so happy to have a nice place to eat right at the airport! Food is great, wait staff is super friendly, and the place has been updated and is very cute! Highly recommend. read more