There's a ritual I do whenever I order a two or three egg classic breakfast where I leave the up easy eggs for last, combine them with a good pile of hash browns, and some of the meat. And then I just mix them up for the last five to eight bites. It's heavenly, combining the best parts of the breakfast into a mash that is more delicious than its individual components. I call it the Grand Finale. And I've done it all across the country in dozens of cities in hundreds of restaurants for decades now. But it takes really good runny and sunny eggs that haven't been overdone or else the ten to twenty minutes of eating everything before the Grand Finale is just going to leave the eggs hard and unusable. It also takes some good meat that not only will be flavorful on their own but also blend well with the mush. And lastly, it takes a good set of hash browns that isn't overly crispy or overly mushy. Roberta's Village Inn has all of that and more. That was one of the best Grand Finales I've had in years. Usually I don't do it with gravy because the country gravy tends to overpower everything else. But the country-fried steak with gravy didn't do that at all. It blended right in with all the other tastes. So too did the eggs remain remarkably running, all the better to be mixed at the end. And, of course, the thin-cut hash browns was plentiful, seasoned (by me), and, mostly importantly, crispy enough on top and bottom, while remaining soft (but not mushy) within. It was the Perfect Storm of a Grand Finale. The service was great. My server took extra care of me, even when I made the mistake of not noticing the food joint was cash only. I took it all in stride. She not only checked on my just frequent enough but was extra helpful in getting me refills, to-go containers, and the check when it was appropriate. The mood and style of the place was classic diner and I dug it. All ever want is a place to chill in with good food, that isn't overly pressured to kick you out for turnover sake. I was about to say it's kind of a small dining room, but when I went to the ATM I saw they have a whole other dining room that must be for when the place starts jumping for the breakfast rush. I'm assuming that's their busiest time judging by how memorable my breakfast plate was tonight. Overall, I already want to come back during breakfast hours and witness the majesty and awesomeness of this food joint when it's fully operation. I'm betting that's really going to be something to see. read more

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We love trying new breakfast places but sadly this place was just not it. Right off the bat everyone seemed like they had skipped having their morning coffee. The service was HORRIBLE.I tried multiple times to get someone attention to get a coffee refill and was unsuccessful for well over 20 minutes , I didn't receive my toast until I was halfway through my meal and the was after I asked the waitress for it. The wait staff seem to only be friendly to the usual customers. The only part of the meal that we actually enjoyed was the Bacon. Not only was the service bad but behind the counter looks dirt and dusty. This is a spot I will never return to. read more

Roberta's Village Inn - Staff just standing around a lot. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Verne, California

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This was my 5th time eating here. I think it gets better each time. My wife and I just wanted to go out for breakfast. We were glad we did. Everything was good (the coffee was not good, but it wasn't bad either. Just blah), but that cinnamon roll pancake, OH MY! We shared it and nearly wrestled for the last bite . The waitresses were fantastic! Another very enjoyable experience read more

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Food was great and was a good portion for me and my fiancé. I was craving waffles that's why me and my fiancé decided to eat here for breakfast. Lighting inside could be better, we ate at around 10am and yet it was fairly dark inside. If you're someone like me that needs good lighting and good ambiance then maybe you will feel the same. The place kind of gave me some allergies cause it felt dusty inside, it smelled old too cause it is obviously vintage but that didn't help with my allergies. Overall the food was good! read more

Roberta's Village Inn - Inside the diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Verne, California

It is a good place, went there for breakfast and wasn't busy seated where the counter is cause hostess says it's faster. I noticed at the register which is cool school cash only so suggest bring over $20 cash each person or pay the fees using the ATM at other side. The combo bacon and eggs came in good timing and taste. Hash browns were crispy why I like it and has an option regular or seasoned. When I'm around again I'll remember the cash only. Servers were nice. read more

Roberta's Village Inn - Fee charge for your ATM use - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Verne, California

We ordered take out through Grub Hub. I ordered the breakfast bagel sandwich and got it on toast instead of the bagel. I also asked for cottage cheese instead of hash browns but got hash browns instead. The pancakes were tasty but flat. Overall it was not very impressive, especially for $16 for the sandwich which costs about $1.00 to make. I appreciate that is a classic diner menu and has a great location in down town la Verne. I was expecting better but it was just average. Had they not messed up the order I would give 3 star average. read more

Roberta's Village Inn - Breakfast sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Verne, California

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I highly recommend this place . It's clean it's cozy . I've been coming to the café since my son was four years old, now he's 31. I love this place. Their seasoned hashbrowns are the best. I always ordered the same thing, bacon and eggs and seasoned hashbrowns. Their consistently great. They make you feel like family here. read more

Roberta's Village Inn is every bit the diner you'd expect to walk into given it was opened in 1969. Very old school feel which I love. The place was packed and the wait was still short which was nice. It's a lot of food for a good price. I got the Farm Style breakfast with two fried eggs, bacon and seasoned hash browns. That was already a very generous serving of food and I still got to choose between toast, a pancake or biscuits and gravy. I got the biscuits and gravy. Everything was tasty. The eggs were a little unsalted but have no fear - salt and pepper are at the table. The seasoning for the seasoned hash browns is Lawry's Seasoned Salt which definitely gives it a boost. And bacon is bacon - crispy, delicious. The biscuits and gravy were really good and I took a bite of my wife's pancake which is also good but I had no more room to eat. I felt like I needed to run through the streets of La Verne to burn off all the calories I just ate. The only thing I wish would change is that it's cash only. It's not the only place in La Verne that does this but it's 2025 and inconvenient. Not a big deal but it's those little things sometimes. All in all though, I'd come back. A good first experience. read more

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We went out to breakfast at Roberta's Village Inn for breakfast this morning and had a wonderful experience. The food was great and the prices were fair, and my husband and son loved the old time feel of the cafe. A nice place for breakfast. read more

Great place! I loved the 50s feel of the inn. Food was delicious, the service was great. I will be back.

The service was absolutely wonderful. We were checked on regularly without it being too much. Our drinks were refilled regularly. There's a good selection on the menu, something for everyone. In all honesty, I thought the food was good, but not great. Ambiance is a retro diner vibe, which is always a good thing. It is Cash Only, so come prepared. Otherwise, there is an ATM on the premises, but I don't know what the fees are to use it. read more

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Service still sucks. Haven't been here in years, but decided to give it a try since it's walking distance from Home. We were looking for something quick and nearby. It wasn't busy we got seated right away, the waitress took our order. Food came in a normal amount of time no problems there. Once our food was given to us, I feel like our waitress just disappeared and never came back to our table. We never got refills and every time I looked over to where the counter was there's legit not even kidding six employee standing there just talking and joking around meanwhile we're waiting for refills . Our waitress never came back to check in on us. They were not busy, so there was no excuse . A different waitress went to the table behind us, and my husband flagged her down to ask for a box and a refill. Which I was surprised that our own waitress didn't take the hint that we were done when we put all our dirty plates towards the edge of the table. The other waitress brought me a refill and a box and we waited forever for our waitress to bring our bill . Thankful you are paying with cash there so we just left our payment on the table and left. I really want to be able to support local independent businesses, but it makes it really hard to do when it feels like a waste of money. It was $44 for two people to have breakfast. It's not cheap anymore to go out to eat. I'd like to be able to support local establishments but if they suck at giving service, and waitress seems pissed off that they have to do their job, why am I gonna give them my money read more

Roberta's Village Inn is your classic diner. They have tons of comfort foods right in the downtown area. If you are a student at ULV, I'm sure this is your spot for the classic bacon, eggs, toast and hash browns. I had the waffles and asked for them crispy. They were delicious with butter and syrup. This diner cash only and there is an ATM in the back corner. We went on a Saturday and it was busy but we got a table for 3 right away. read more

Great diner with friendly staff and good food. Be prepared by bringing cash and you'll enjoy a great meal.

What a gem of a place. Ordered the Denver omelette. Egg was nice & fluffy. The interior ham & onions were pipping hot. I added a cup of shredded cheddar cheese & my taste buds were in 7th heaven. The sour dough was toasted & buttered to perfection. Food was paired with great service. Definitely will be back! read more

Nice little 50's style diner in the heart of LaVerne. Hubby and I enjoyed the pot roast dinner. The pot roast was so tender and delicious in its own gravy. The dinner comes with your choice of soup or salad, we opted for salads. Good sized portions, delicious food, reasonable prices and great service. Do yourself a favor and pay them a visit. You'll be glad you did. Breakfast is available all day, except for waffles they're not available for dinner. Cash only. read more

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Had to give a HUGE thank you and shout out to Roberta's. Our family has loved everything about this place for decades, but today I was starving and ran up the street from my office to get a late lunch. Forgot they close at 2pm on Wednesdays, walked in at 1:55pm, and not only did I get the nicest welcome like always .... But the kitchen staff were gracious enough to fill one last take out order for the day. I was SO appreciative and enjoyed my fave food even more because it tasted like a perfectly cooked lunch and the kindness it was prepared with. The ladies are always wonderful but gave me an extra iced tea for the road and took the time to chat as they cleaned up for the day. The atmosphere here always takes customers back in time with the decor, but most importantly the spirit and attitude of how things used to be where meals and going out to eat were a privilege and time slowed down to enjoy every aspect of your experience. Thank you again & if you haven't visited Roberta's - you have to make the trip! It's worth the time and money that feeds your body with great flavor and your soul with everything else! My fave - Popeye omelette with more cheese than anything else and sautéed mushrooms, well done hash browns, & toast. It's DELISH!! read more

Roberta's Village Inn - Popeye omelette with a LOT of extra cheese & mushrooms plus well done hash browns & toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Verne, California

Great homemade food fresh and delicious. Waitresses are the best. Cute 50s style atmosphere

Roberta's is a quaint neighborhood diner located off the main strip in downtown La Verne. For a random Tuesday morning, it was crowded with locals. The main dining area is cute with plenty of booths. There's a whiteboard updated with the day's specials. It's spacious and home-y. I ordered the Denver omelette ($11.75). While it was Denver in theory with diced ham, onions, and bell peppers, it was missing cheese. Some cheese would have been nice. I liked that my omelette was unapologetically rough and messy around the edges. The hashbrowns were great - they were buttery with a nice crisp. The club sandwich ($11.45) was also excellent. Bacon, turkey, tomato, lettuce and mayo is sandwiched between lightly toasted white bread. The fries were lightly seasoned and surprisingly very tasty. I'd you're looking for some great, greaseless dinner food, I highly suggest checking out Roberta's. read more

Roberta's Village Inn - club sandwich: bacon, turkey, tomato, lettuce + mayo = $11.45 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Verne, California

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We stopped at Roberta's for breakfast. I ordered the meat lovers omelette with a side of biscuits and gravy. The food was delicious and the server was very nice and attentive. I would highly recommend eating there. Make sure you take cash as they don't accept credit cards although they do have an ATM machine if needed. read more

I used to stop by here often when I lived in the city. I was curious to see if the food tasted the same. The inside looks the same. I love that they still have the same classic cash register. The cashier was friendly and let me get seated in the area that I liked. I asked about the cook and she told me that they still have the same cook. I ordered an Ortega Burger. The burger was delicious. The patty tasted just like I remembered. It was thin and seasoned well. The fries were good. I like that they still leave them saltless so you can salt them to your preference. The restaurant is still cash only. I believe they still have an ATM in the second fining room. I'm looking forward to my next visit. read more

Roberta's Village Inn - Ortega Burger with French Fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Verne, California

French fries were dry. Onion rings overcooked. Toast for roast beef sandwich was burnt to a crisp. Why doesn't waitstaff check the food before they deliver? Roast beef was really beef jerky. Skimpy serving and so damn dry. read more

A nice staple in LaVerne. Huge quantities, so be hungry or order small. The waitresses were friendly, and the regulars were present for breakfast. Two eggs, 4 bacon, and Hash browns... I left almost half the hash browns, and a slice of bacon. I was full, and I had turned down the included toast or a pancake. Solid breakfast! read more

Saw this place was near our hotel so decided to give it a try. Upon walking in you can see it has that old school diner vibe. They even have an old time cash register and you can only pay cash. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The food came out pretty fast. The portions are huge! I ordered the Country Fried Steak & Eggs and my gf ordered the Chicken Philly with Hash browns. She liked her sandwich but thought it was average. I thought my chicken fried steak was delicious. The gravy was really good. My eggs were a tad over cooked. I asked for over medium. I liked that the strawberry lemonade had free refills too. read more

Roberta's Village Inn - Chicken Philly W/Hash Browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Verne, California

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Great food, Great service, good selection and a friendly, comfortable place to eat! Our first choice for breakfast or lunch.

Great food, amazing service and love the family oriented ambiance. Awesome for Saturday or Sunday Breakfast. The portions can be shared. LOV most of all that it's family owned and operated. read more

Food is ok. Coffee shop average. Noisiest bus boys we've ever encountered! Clanging, banging, tossing...ridiculously loud & annoying. Friendly staff. Street parking. read more

Old-Timey feel. Coffee never runs dry. Waiters are attentive. All food is tasty. The Blueberry pancakes are to die for.

I've been here a few times as my schedule allows and I love the ambiance of the restaurant. My last order there was a chorizo and egg breakfast plate with white toast, bacon and coffee. The waiters are friendly and attentive to the customer. While they don't accept cash, there's an atm on site and I've always had a wonderful experience here. Anytime I'm in the area, I make time to come here and eat something. read more

Roberta's Village Inn - Chorizo and Eggs White toast Bacon Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Verne, California

This has been my favorite diner since I was a kid and I still come all the time. The waitresses know me by name and have my order memorized lol, but the service as a whole is amazing! The food never disappoints either. It is cash only though so just be mindful of that! read more

Service great. Food was just okay, although bacon was very good. Pancakes a little undercooked. Disappointed that Country Potatoes are only served on weekends. Quantity was average, as was the quality. Sourdough bread was maybe actually french bread? No sour taste. Coffee good. ambience was "old school". Majority of customers are regulars. Too loud, as sound was just bouncing off the walls. Should have eaten in the secondary room. Service was friendly and coffee refills were especially prompt. Food came quickly. Next time I'm in the area, I'll try another local place. Can't beat the Pantry (my standard), too bad it closed. read more

Not a single bad thing to say about this place! It is cozy, full of amazing energy and yummy food. Some of the best customer service with the kindest workers. I would highly recommend stopping by Roberta's next time you are craving some buttermilk pancakes or hash! It is truly the place to go! Next time you want Dennys or IHOP give them a try! read more

My low star review definitely has to do with the service. I have been waiting on writing this review trying to give this place enough chances, hoping it was my imagination that the service is pretty sub-par. Don't get me wrong, the food is plentiful, almost too large of servings, but you can get the abundance of food to go, making it a good value since you will get a second meal. The cooks definitely know what they are doing. This place has a retro vibe. Decorated drenched in nostalgia. Unfortunately, the servers seemed far more interested in counting their tips than attending tables. No one really welcomes you in. If it is your first time here you won't really know if you should seat yourself or wait to be seated. They may or may not acknowledge or direct you. No one really has a smile on their face. Usually, a bunch of servers standing behind the counter on break, waiting for food to come out and avoiding eye contact, but no one really to pour more coffee. You will see your server 3 times, most likely. Once to take your order, second to bring your order, third to drop your check off. I do see them counting their tips over and over. The most helpful person is usually the busser who will tell you they will have to get your server. But at least the busser seems to be working, helpful, and has a smile for you. I've been here enough times, at least a dozen, to officially say I will be not coming back. I like my food to be served with a positive vibe, makes the food more delicious. I can't recommend this place as the food is most always served with an energy of annoyance and a frown. Do come here if you don't want service with a smile and want to see the servers mostly interested in counting their tips. read more

It's diner food. Exactly what you'd expect. Their pancakes are good. Their sandwiches are good. It's overall pretty good food. Service is quick. It is very cutely decorated. I have a lot of fond memories coming here with my grandmother. It was her favorite restaurant. read more

Cash only! Food: 4* Service: 4* Ambience:3* Location: 4* This place is cash only so be aware. I had the Avocado toast, it was delicious. It comes with bacon and a poached egg. It was really tasty. Ample portion. read more

Roberta's Village Inn - Avocado Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Verne, California

Excellent American diner downtown La Verne. A lot of locals go here. Great place for breakfast with a large selection. Daily specials might include steak and eggs for under $13. Reasonable prices for the area. Eggs cooked to order, standard breakfast fare. Super friendly service, and large booths to spread out. I just really like this little place! Coffee is on the mark, food temps are spot on. Go here when you're in La Verne, CA! read more

This is my go to spot for a quick affordable breakfast within walking distance to my house. We dine here at least 2x a month purely out of convenience, craving for diner style food, unlimited cups of coffee, and fast service. I can't justify a rating higher than 3 stars simply because they are a cash only establishment and not the cleanliest when serving food or drinks. Albeit, I haven't gotten sick and i love that I can enjoy my unlimited coffee, eggs my way, corned beef hash, home style potatoes and toast for under $15. Just one of those tried and true places that have been around for decades, you know they won't ever change their ways but you love them anyway. read more

Important tip: this place is cash only and a great place for quick diner food! It's in a lovely, walkable area and inside is always bustling with the weekend crowd. read more

Roberta's Village Inn - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - La Verne, California

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Great service, outstanding server. However $40.00 for a waffle with strawberries and 3 blueberry pancakes that were bitter tasting. My first and last visit. read more

Hometown 50s feel from ambience to staff. Cash only. Burgers and fries are delicious!