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    My Garden Cafe

    3.5 (245 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Sondra S.

    whenever i come here (it's been years) i always am so happy the food is always amazing. i usually get the chicken and waffles but today i got the california omelette, hashbrowns & biscuits and gravy. the servers are always so nice and attentive. i love this place so much. it's great for a date or group of family.

    My veggie omelette, hash browns and fried okra.
    Grady L.

    I was driving and making a delivery in Motown and hunger hit me something fierce. I'm not terribly familiar with the area so I looked to old faithful...Yelp. I scanned for a few minutes and came up with two places. My Garden Cafe was one and who cares about the other. I arrived peak bfast hours but was able to grab a seat at the counter. It was like entering a room of new oxygen. The hostess and wait staff were all smiles and very accommodating. I was given a menu, what a selection. I opted for a garden omelette w/ ham my version of a Denver omelette, hash browns and they had fried okra which is one of my favorites. The plates flew by they were loaded with breakfast goodness. My omelette came...oh boy what a treat. There were tons of veggies, hash browns were perfect, I like mine only lightly brown and okra...chefs kiss. I couldn't finish it all so had more for the next day. Then there was another layer of goodness...they didn't kill my pocket. If you're in the Modesto area and crave breakfast this place will not disappoint.

    French toast with a side of hasbrowns, strawberries added extra
    Nasser S.

    I'm a little upset because I specifically asked the waitress to make sure no pork comes to our table in case it's in any of the original recipes. I ask that wherever I go because we don't eat pork and you never know what may have pork in it. My mom ordered the El Rancho Omlette. My mom asked for no bellpeppers, but right before that, I asked the waitress to make sure none of our orders have pork of any kind. NO PORK for the whole table. I didn't realize what my mom ordered, said round beef, then sausage in the description until I got home to do the yelp review and she didn't remember the name of what she ordered so I looked on my receipt to see the name so I can identify it in the pictures. I dislike it very much when people don't make it a priority to ensure people orders aren't 100% correct, especially when it comes to ingredients they specifically ask not to be included in their food. It is a religious reason and a personal reason we don't eat pork, and it just upsets me knowing it is in our bodies. I asked they waitress if you have a chicken sausage option, and she said no. I said, "What about turkey bacon sausage?" She said no. I said you really need to have other options for people other than pork. She said, "I know." Npt everyone eats pork. I couldn't have the chicken fried steak because the gravey has pork. Besides the highly upsetting experience of us being served pork and eating it even though I clearly asked for no pork. The good was ok, just ok. I got the crab omelet thinking it was going to be amazing because the description said real crab meat. But I actually didn't like it and wouldn't order it again if I went there. I asked for strawberries on my pancakes just like I asked for strawberries to be put on my nieces' french toast. But what I got was a few fresh strawberries, and they got a good-sized pile of whole semi smashed strawberries with the juice oozing on the plate. The price was the same. Why did they give me something different when I asked for the samething for all 3 of us. I'm not happy with that either. My order came with hasbrowns, and my niece ordered a side of hashbrowns, which was almost double what I got. I'm not happy with that either. $100 for 4 people breakfast is a little steep even with today's prices. I would have left no tip if I knew the mistake was made with the pork. I'm giving 2 stars and not 1 star only because the food was ok, not horrible. First and last time, I will be there because of the multiple issues. Not only for that reason, but there are better breakfast options in the area I would rather visit.

    Big Slab O'Ham with Eggs Breakfast
    Lisa Y.

    My kids love this place! The strawberry jam is their favorite along with the ginormous pancakes. Great spot for breakfast!

    Johanna C.

    What a lovely place, it easily gets crowded though but we were seated soon. Service is quick & the staff are friendly. They have big servings but not overwhelming. The area is clean and noise level is minimum.

    Chili Chile Verde Omelette (Wow! Amazing)
    Carlo D.

    Country comes to town (this is everything you would expect if you were in an episode of the Beverly Hillbillies (70s show...research it). The decor is always country and the staff is as friendly as southern living. This day my fiancée trastes us to brunch at this great place (never disappoints). My bride had the usual chili verde (large potion packed with huge flavor). I had the garden omelette (the veggies were fresh and cooked to perfection, plump and full of flavor). I chased it with hotcakes and white toast and blue berry jam (ask for some to go...it's amazing). Oh! Dont drink the water (trust me...coffee is better...lol Bring the family and enjoy some brunch in the country right in the middle of town and remember..."Great CUSTOMERS get great CUSTOMER SERVICE." - Carlo

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    Lucille

    Lucille

    4.8
    (341 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    I live in San Francisco, but I'm from the Central Valley, so I pass by Modesto every few months…read morewhen visiting my family. My friend from Modesto told me about this spot, and I immediately wanted to try it. I actually planned my drive around this pit stop, which was just a short detour off the 99. I ordered a biscuit with fried eggs and dear Lord, that biscuit was amazing, and so was the jam! The fried eggs were cooked perfectly and especially delicious with the hot sauces they had to offer. My brother got an egg sandwich on a brioche bun and he still can't stop talking about how good it was. He was particularly impressed with the brioche bun. We also got the blueberry french toast to go, which I didn't anticipate traveling very well, but it did and holy shit, it was fan-freaking-tastic when I ate it that evening. I can't even fathom how incredible it must be if eaten fresh. This place was so cute inside and clearly had an intentional aesthetic direction. There was a cute outdoor seating area in the front where I could have my dog with me, which is a huge plus. The service was top-notch and the food was ready lickety-split. The staff were very friendly, helpful, and attentive. I HIGHLY recommend this spot!!!

    ***Update*** Since I work as an Uber driver (one who…read moreattended culinary school) I always find myself eating in unfamiliar locales. Modesto is NOT close to home for me. After discovering Lucille several years ago, I will now willingly take rides far from home, although the fares sometimes dry up in the Central Valley. I have been to Lucille twice by myself. I brought my Godmother once. I recommend Lucille to everyone who I drive when they tell me that they live in or near Modesto. Today I brought my boyfriend and my dog, who lives in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It was Saturday, super crowded and my dog was being super reactive with another dog across the way. It was super embarrassing and, although I am sure that it stressed out the staff, they were calm, kind and attentive. I was stressed and shrill, my dog was being a grade-A A-hole. I'm sorry Lucille! The beet salad at this place features fresh mint and I always get it. The chocolate cookie with flaky malden salt is very yummy. Their house coffee is very high quality and doesn't taste gross and burned. I didn't love my soup today. The bar was set pretty high with the carrot soup I had another time. Honestly, it was a small detail and this place is so much better than 90% of restaurants. They sent me another chocolate cookie. That was never necessary. I love you Lucille! Thanks for the extra care and the extra cookie! You really deserve a larger building because you are awesome!

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    Benny on a bun
    A La cart items: 2 eggs, 2 pieces bacon, side of avocado

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    A La cart items: 2 eggs, 2 pieces bacon, side of avocado
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    Velvet Grill & Creamery

    3.8
    (432 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    My boyfriend took me to eat at the Velvet Creamery for breakfast after a doctors appointment we…read morewere in town for. I had never been here before but he remembered eating here as a kid with his family and always talked about it. The parking lot was packed and there were ALOT of people inside as well as a few large parties, but we were greeted and seated as soon as we entered. Someone came over and took our drink orders while we looked at the menu, though the restaurant was busy it wasn't too loud, and we could easily have a conversation. My boyfriend ordered the Croissant Breakfast Sandwich with Hashbrowns & I ordered the Breakfast Combo #3 - their famous "baked here" French Toast, two eggs & choice of breakfast meat. I am extremely picky when it comes to French Toast, but this was really good, fluffy but crisp edges and a great flavor. Their portions were large, with very reasonable prices. They had a counter front ice cream bar that we did not partake in, however we may do so on our next trip. We will be back in the future.

    Shout out to Talya for 5 star customer service! She was so sweet and helpful! My meal today was a…read morecombo #5 with a side of soup up first. I ordered a salted caramel banana shake too. Soooo yummy! There was a short wait. I was quoted 10 minutes, but it was a lot less! In fact, I was surprised to be seated so quickly dispite how busy they were. Ambiance was somewhat loud and busy. However, it was nice to see everyone enjoying themselves on a late Sunday morning/early afternoon.

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    Weekday Power Low Carb Special #3
    American food diner has feel of ole times staff seems friendly food smells good

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    Squeeze In

    Squeeze In

    3.9
    (638 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    Came here for brunch on a Monday at 10:30am and there were only one or two other customers inside I…read moregot my usual (which is renamed now), The Skinny Brickhouse (or something similar. It is on their healthy menu)l. I got double egg whites, grilled slices of turkey lunch meat and a lightly toasted English Muffin with no butter. The food was delicious and prepared exactly as requested-, without any butter, oil or dairy. The staff was sure to prepare my food without any dairy due to my allergy and you could tell they take food allergies seriously here. Their black coffee is always hot and delicious. My friend got a sandwich and I don't remember what it was but she seemed to like it ok. My only complaint is that I felt like we had to keep flagging the waitress down for refills (they seated us in the far back "forgotten" corner). My food also came out cold. I had to ask them to warm it up. And it is FREEZING cold in there every time I go! I'll bring a blanket next time. Customer service was overall good and will go back just because I love the meal I ordered so much.

    I can't believe that I haven't written a review for Squeeze In. Silly me. It is one of our "go to"…read moreplaces. The menu is varied and everything I have ordered has always been great. The Bloody Mary's are spot on and the service is outstanding each and every time. The ambiance is, well...silly so we fit right in. The pictures you see here are from a couple of different visits plus one from a fellow Yelper.

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    Colorful wall with a lot of handwritten notes!
    Colorful wall with a lot of handwritten notes!
    Hangover Helper Omelette
    Hangover Helper Omelette
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