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    Ludlow Cafe

    3.7 (315 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Odd pile of tires next to Ludlow Cafe.
    Rick K.

    While traveling to Laughlin, we stopped here for lunch. This is a little diner in the middle of nowhere. The decor looks a bit worn, outdated and quirky. We were greeted and told to sit at a table that had menus. There were a few tables that were empty of people but were occupied by dirty dishes. We found a spot. Our friendly waitress was kind and courteous. I ordered a burger with fries. My wife got a burger with chips. The food came out fast. Everything was hot when delivered. My burger was nice and juicy. The patty was cooked medium to medium well. It was a good burger but a bit small. The fries were good and the portion was generous. My wife reported that her burger was delicious. All in all, a good experience. The service was excellent. The place is a bit crusty but generally clean. The prices are ok for being so out of the way. It was worth the stop.

    Desert vibes
    Charles M.

    A little slice of Americana in the Mojave desert. I'm extremely glad that I got a chance to sit down for a hearty breakfast after having passed this place in the middle of the night countless times when it was closed or I was on a tight schedule. Whether you're a trucker or a traveler passing through Ludlow you should do yourself a favor and step into this timeless classic diner. Michelle was very friendly and the service was prompt. I loved the old timey mining theme. My breakfast of eggs and country fried steak was top notch and really hit the spot.

    My wife and I.
    Billy L.

    Wonderful atmosphere and customer-service. We highly recommend eating here. Not just because it is dog friendly, but the food was great. The hot dog was the best ever. It is like going back in time, and in the middle of now where, but life is short so we recommend more folks stop by here.

    Nahshon P.

    Quick stop in passing through. Cute little stop Bathroom is showing its age. Makes me wonder what the back looks like, I ordered hashbrowns, 1 pancake and bacon. Plus a souvenir Magnet for $5 my total was $30 a little too high a price for a 1 person breakfast. I understand that they may need to keep prices high for obvious reasons. Oh I got a coffee too, it's standard. My food was a bit greasy, but rhe pancake was fantastic, amazing flavor. The woman who helped me was very friendly too, she took good care of me for sure.

    Outside decorations
    Danny V.

    Great place to grab a bite on the way to the river or home from river. Quick service from friendly staff. Parking is great especially if you're towing. Decent prices considering most restaurants are skyrocketing. My personal favorite was the Belgium waffle with a sausage patty and eggs.

    Biscuit and gravy
    Kenny O.

    We hadn't been here in a few years. At 630am we got breakfast in 12 minutes. Crispy hash, great eggs, biscuit and gravy is a must.

    Reuben
    Trina M.

    Cute place, service was prompt and very delightful. The cheese in our Reuben was a little weird. There wasn't enough meat in the sandwich, my half of the sandwich only gad meat on half the sandwich. The fries are delicious! My husband didn't like the sandwich at all.

    So cold outside so warm inside!
    Rick W.

    Great breakfast with friendly ways! Shout out to Michelle! Michelle is the greeter, server, and all thing except the cook Juan who did a perfect job?

    French toast is a classic banger

    Food was amazing! We were early morning visitors on our way to NC. It was a great meal to start our coast to coast journey! Shoutout to Michelle upfront, and Juan making the food happen in the back. Love from NC, Ludlow Cafe!

    Bacon cheeseburger (protein style)
    Jeff L.

    Located just 20 miles from the Amboy volcanic crater (which I'm told was last active in the 1930's!) Ludlow was one of the few little towns between Barstow & Laughlin - so glad there is a place to stop for food. The restaurant is very rustic and cute as there is a historical marker out front saying this area was originally a train station back in the day. For the food - it was pretty good. Girlfriend got the club sandwich ($13.99) with fries which was the first thing our waiter recommended and it was really good. I'm on a low-carb diet so I got the bacon cheeseburger combo ($17.99), protein style (no bun, wrapped in lettuce) with a salad & blue cheese dressing. The salad was really fresh & juicy. The burger was seasoned just right & the bacon was tasty. I also got the vegetable turkey soup which was not very tasty. I also need to mention that all their desserts here are homemade! We got the peanut butter cream pie ($5.59) - and added a scoop of maple bourbon pecan ice cream ($1.00 extra) and it was really good Overall this was nice stop for lunch on out road-trip. Glad we stopped in!

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    3 years ago

    Absolutely awful and very expensive. All good was fake processed food and they even charged us for a side of ranch and thousand

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    2 years ago

    Great old fashion diner. Great good, service and price. It will be a stopping point in our travels.

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    6 years ago

    Don't go out if your way to visit Ludlow motel, cafe or gas station. The biscuit was mediocre.

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    4 years ago

    Stopped here on a whim for breakfast and we were glad we did. Great waffles and friendly service.

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    Basic Dinner food, nothing special , but very good. And I love the history of the place.

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    4 years ago

    A diner that does everything a diner is supposed to do: good basic food and enough of it. And the best server ever! She does it all!

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    Awesome food! Awesome service! Awesome prices! A wonderful oasis in the middle of the Mojave desert!

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    4.5(1.3k reviews)
    49.4 mi
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    We stopped to charge an EV car and wanted something for lunch that was local and not a chain. So…read moreglad we found Lola's Kitchen! The bean, rice, and cheese burrito was sooooo good! The blend was simple and yummy. It was big and I could only eat 1/2. The salsa was spicy and also flavorful. My partner had a torta and said the mess to eat it was worth it! Again, another good decision. The staff were friendly and helpful! We had a dog and so they let us take 2 chairs outside to eat. Thank you! The "ambience"was perfect for a late lunch as we were passing through town. I highly recommend this restaurant. As someone else said, don't let the location in a strip mall stop you.

    Driving to the river house a couple of weeks ago, we made a detour through Barstow for some…read morebreakfast. Seeing absolutely nothing, when we came across Dennys, my guy wanted to stop there. I said no, let me check yelp. Thank goodness because Indio d Lola's in a mostly empty strip mall that we'd passed when first coming into town. It was so empty, we had t seem Lola's. I'm so glad we found it. The owner and the employees were so nice and welcome and the food was absolutely delicious. We both had Huevos Rancheros so yummy and the price was very good considering the amount of food and flavor. Don't blink and don't discount this little place. It doesn't look like much in this mostly closed strip mall or you will miss this super cute place. They seem to do very good business just, lots of take out from the gym goers from the gym next doors. Make the stop. You won't be disappointed!

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    Peggy Sue's 50's Diner

    3.6(2.4k reviews)
    42.6 mi
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    We've passed by Peggie Sue's Diner many times, actually. Even when we were driving from Vegas to…read moreSouthern California & back when we lived there (3.5hr drive. Of course we would drive.) As soon as we parked, looking at the building up close was amazing. I actually forgot where I was going to, not realizing it made sense it was so colorful. (50's themed Diner duh. lol) Wow, the juke box as the entrance was a nice touch. Loved that automatically. When you walk in, it's immediately filled with 50's decoration & objects around. I didn't realize how big this place was. They have like 4 rooms & all filled with all kinds of stuff on the walls. So much history!! Breakfast was good & reasonable prices!! I had an omelette & my husb had steak & eggs. Shelly our server was nice & the outfits are so nice! Really made me feel like I was in a 50's diner. I could go on & on about this place, but I'm really happy we came here for breakfast finally. More info in my videos. lol Worth the visit, seriously. Cant wait to go back next time we make the drive!

    We took a little break from our long journey back home. We decided to try this place out since they…read morehad a ton of signs along the freeway. There's plenty of parking available. I take the parking situation seriously LOL. Definitely a diner vibe going on here. The service was good but not great. I ordered a lemonade but I was grossed out because there was a lipstick stain on my plastic coke cup. That was a major turn off for me. I didn't even bother asking for a new cup. My sandwich was good and the onion rings were good but they were all clumped together which made it hard to enjoy. The cherry milkshake was good. I try my best not to give a three star but I feel like Peggy Sue deserved it..... Sorry.

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    Pappy & Harriet’s

    4.1(2.6k reviews)
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    Always wanted to come here for years and never got a chance. Now I did…read more Ordered the Cowboy Combo with rack of ribs and tri tip, plus mac and cheese and baked beans, and a lemonade. The ribs were tender with a nice smoky flavor and came off the bone clean. The tri tip was just as solid, juicy and well seasoned with that classic barbecue taste. The mac and cheese was creamy and comforting, and the baked beans had a good balance of sweet and savory. The lemonade was cold and refreshing and worked well with the meal. The atmosphere is a big part of the experience. Rustic, lively, and full of character. It feels like a true desert spot with history behind it. The place can get busy, but the staff kept things moving and were friendly throughout. This place loves to its hype. Definitely more than just a meal. It's the kind of place you go for the full experience, and I'd come back again.

    This place is a must check-out if in the area and a craving to get your bbq on. There's a sign…read moreinside that says "if ur in a rush ur in the wrong place" so not the quickest place esp since there r many people wanting to eat here so theres a bit of a wait. I think we waiting 30 mins or so and finally got seated! I got their half rack of baby back ribs with seasonal veggies and cold slaw and it did NOT disappoint. Love the dry run and it was mostly soft and came with bbq to dip so not overly saucy! Partner finished the chicken sandwich so i bet it was good. They had a band playing that night so many started to stream in for that. Overall def recommend to check out!

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