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    The Original Karen's Kitchen

    3.8 (192 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Fried Chicken & Waffles
    Michael H.

    The food was delicious and the portions were huge. The servers were very patient and accommodating. The restaurant was packed but seemed roomy and warm. I can't wait to go back!

    Jennifer G.

    Again, crowded and busy but delicious and excellent hard working food server. Always amazed at how fast and attentive the food service is when the crowds are so big. But the food is absolutely delicious

    Breakfast Burrito
    Amanda W.

    I came here for the first time. First thing I have noticed was stain on the ceiling panel. I was thinking that maybe that happened recently? I looked at the menu, price is kind of outrageous for the location. If you are charging more for the menu items than Pasadena, Ca, that's not acceptable. I ordered a chorizo con huevos burrito. There's no taste to it and she gave me ketchup packets. I never put ketchup on my burrito. I prefer 3 containers of pico de gallo. The service was ok. But I will not come back here. It doesn't worth to come here for the price or the tasteless food. ¡No bueno!

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    Christine S.

    The food is good. Big portions, big enough to share or take home. The waitresses are amazing. they work their butts off. don't forget to tip.

    Stevie P.

    My partner and I ordered the chilaquiles and unfortunately they were my least favorite chilaquiles I've had in AV so far. We ordered them with over easy eggs and the eggs were well done. The red sauce was less of a red sauce (the way enchilada sauce usually is) and more of a chunky salsa, they also were definitely heavy on the salt to mask that there was not any real flavor to it. And the chips were just so soggy, at that point I don't know if the over easy eggs would have just hurt the dish even more. Also, it said it came with cheese, and in my head I'm thinking cojita cheese or queso fresco, but no. It was just melted cheddar cheese, also no crema, no cilantro. From what I'm told the other food is good, but if you're a chilaquiles person like myself, theirs are not worth it. The hash browns were really good though.

    This morning I was at Karens Kitchen in Quartz Hills 50th St West, with my wife, we left here disappointed, there is no good service, and the food is not very good, and when they gave us our bill, they automatically charged $2 dlrs extra for the high price of the eggs! The waitress never let us know that they are charging that! I don't recommend this place here!

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    Food was great, large breakfast portions, kind & friendly staff. Food was ready at the stated pick up time!

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    4 months ago

    Always good food, fast service, friendly staff. Only problem is the biscuits are a little dry. Very clean and well kept.

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    Always consistently delicious. Great service. Always enough food to go, unless you want to bust your gut.

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    Food was so-so, a bit greasy. We ordered bacon and eggs, omelette and pancakes. Went for Sunday late morning lunch. Great service.

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    Great breakfast & service, food is always made fresh! Plus I love the location! They even serve lunch items.

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    Great food, awesome service . We were able to take our small dog and enjoy a meal on Father's Day

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    A gem off of Sierra HWY in Lancaster, CA in a very inconspicuous building is the Morning Griddle…read moreCafe. As you walk in you are greeted by a very friendly staff, the entry way also leads you to the bar top seating area facing the kitchen. Within the main building you will find many booths and table options, they have many interesting art pieces and decor. It's a classic diner atmosphere with friendly staff. The food options are many, from Mexican classics, Burgers, Sandwiches and many other options. The meals are all made to your liking without any pushback around extra costs. The food quality was very high, I ordered the Huevos Rancheros, they were very authentic with a tomato sauce and sauteed onions and peppers, not spicy but I did ask for their home salsa and it brought up the spice level, the dish is served with homemade rice and beans, all well cooked. I also ordered a side of pancakes and bacon for my dad and they were perfectly cooked. The cost of the meal was very reasonable and worth the visit. I have shared my experience with my friends and family in Lancaster.

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    Great place for brunch! We came here after a hike and were seated promptly. Very friendly service…read more Ample portions, frequent coffee refills, and tasty food. My omelette was really good and the coffee was fresh. This seems to be a very popular place with the locals and has a typical coffee shop/diner vibe. Huge parking lot with free parking. Wonderful place to catch up with friends and refuel.

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    Baracoa Cuban Restaurant was an amazing discovery when we stopped for a lunch pitstop on our drive…read moreup towards Tehachapi. I can easily see them being a favorite in the Palmdale area. There was plenty of parking in this lot. The entrance is located through their patio, which can be a bit counter intuitive. We came at opening and the restaurant got really busy during our time there. Initially we were looking at the sandwiches because it was lunch time, but then we were going to a wedding that night so we decided to eat something more filling since the ceremony and speeches always delay the eating. All entrees here are served with black beans and rice or congri, and 3 fried plantains. My boyfriend had the Ropa Vieja ($28) with the congri and I had the Lechon Asado ($25) with the rice and beans. Our food came out pretty fast after we ordered. My boyfriend's Ropa Vieja is a Cuban braised beef. The congri is basically a mix of the rice and beans. This dish was super tasty and the shredded beef was so tender with the bell peppers and onions. I can really taste the red wine and tomato sauce in the base. I took a few bites but in general I preferred my dish more, and vis versa he enjoyed his dish more. My lechon asado is a roasted pork that is super super tenderrrrrr. It was so sweet with the grilled onions and it had the perfect amount of fattiness without being over bearing. SO GOOD! Love the plaintains too. I'm glad I got the rice and beans option because I would have gotten too full too quick with the congri. I barely touched my beans and only got through half of my rice. Both dishes came with this super tasty garlic butter sauce that I poured on my rice and made it even tastier. It was so good. One thing I didn't enjoy about the experience was the flies attacking us and our food. Since the door is open and connected to their outdoor space, it leaves the opportunities for flies to come in. We had to play defense with the flies the whole time. The service here is a little slow. Especially when I was trying to get back on the road I wasn't feeling too patient. I waived down multiple staff members too. Also I got hit with an undisclosed 3% surcharge for using my credit card. I only found out after I got the receipt. I would have paid in cash if I knew. *dislike* LOVE LOVE LOVE the food. Might be the best Cuban food I've ever had... and I've been to Florida where there was a lot of Cuban spots. Room for improvement with service, flies prevention, and the disclosure of the credit card fee.

    Absolutely the best guest hospitality and food quality my family and I have ever experienced eating…read moreout. The atmosphere and ambiance of the restaurant is always lovely, fun, and lively. The food quality is spectacular! I always get the Baracoa Cubano sandwich and it never disappoints. The ingredients are fresh and organic with each dish I've ordered. Since I have allergies to ingredients used to preserve frozen food, it's always been so hard finding a restaurant with a menu that doesn't cause me issues--and Baracoa has never compromised with their ingredients! The organic quality of their food is something you'll taste on your first bite. And finally--the service is impeccable and I have yet to see such excellent hospitality at any restaurant I've visited, even in Los Angeles! The waiters are always kind, attentive, and energetic with their behavior and service. It's very easy to tell they love the work they do and it shows in their work ethic. In addition to that, the managers are always making sure we're having an excellent night and have transformed it to a level of service we've never seen! My parents and I went a week ago and talked to Daniel the Manager about how much we missed a Piña Colada from a closed restaurant which would make it in the pineapple itself--and he said if we promised to be there in a week he's make it himself. We came on Friday, and the joy that my family felt was palpable when Daniel came out with the drinks we've wished for years now since that restaurant closed! Honestly, I've never heard of someone caring for their guests so much to do that--truly everyone should visit this establishment and experience true fine dining. I don't think I'll ever eat anywhere else for a special occasion ever again.

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    Baracoa Cuban Restaurant - An array of our entrees, sides and sandwiches

    An array of our entrees, sides and sandwiches

    Baracoa Cuban Restaurant - Our famous Flan

    Our famous Flan

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