A great late breakfast experience to be sure. Service was quick, polite, and very accurate, something getting more rare these days. The interior was clean and quite pleasant. Drinks were good, and they were kept full for our entire visit. I had the ribeye and eggs and considering this is a local diner with the normal grill, the ribeye was cooked med well and had a wonderful flavor to it. My wifes ABC omelette was a hit as well, she got tater tots with hers. They still feature their homemade salsa and strawberry preserves, and those are both personal favorites. This was a nice surprise considering the previous visit, well played Tios! read more

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Tio's Cafe is a solid breakfast spot that serves reasonable portions for a reasonable price. The food won't blow you away, but the service is quick, there's plenty of parking, and there usually isn't a wait. We ordered the California omelette, Denver omelette, and Belgium waffle combo. None of these were something to write home about, but they got the job done. If you're considering any of these dishes, maybe try something else and hopefully you'll be more impressed than we were. I only recommend Tio's for Simi Valley and Moorpark locals. Anyone thinking of driving from further out should be able to find a similar diner closer to home. read more

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Tio's Café is spacious with bar, table, booth seating. Breakfast & lunch but used to serve dinners back in the day. Basic American diner with Mexican accents. 1) Machaca Burrito: Nice, stretchy, taut, flour tortilla surrounding home fry potatoes, that doesn't have crispiness from being cooked on a steel grill, bits of Res Deshebrada/shredded beef, green bellpepper, tomato, onion, eggs sautéed together. Steak Knife stabbed into the center of the Burrito for dramatic effect. It was like the final coup de grâce at a bull fighting ring. Loose, watery Salsa is cooked with onions, green chiles, tomato, touch of vinegar. Wish there was more pronounced garlic component for more allium earthiness, touch of oregano for smoky, green tar herbal tone. 2) Another time, had bland, goopy Pot Roast that had bits of beef, mushrooms, carrot, onion in a brown gravy that lacked Umami and had way too much corn starch thickener. Substituted Mashed Potato with Frijoles de Pinto sprinkled with faux parmesan. Steamed broccoli that seemed coated with a bit of mayonnaise. Tortilla de Maís went well to scoop up this wet dinner. 3) Crispy on the outside, creamier on the inside fried Churros with sprinkling of sugar, cinnamon, cajeta/caramel. Scoop of vanilla ice cream, whip cream. 3a) Standard Iced Tea No wow moment of culinary excitement, but food here is stolidly competent, consistent, Prices are good. Our waiter was happy and congenial. 3+ stars read more

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One of the best in town. Food tastes like it is made with fresh ingredients. Everything we have tried has been yummy. Food and service is consistently good even when they are very busy. read more

I ordered the Guadalajara plate (I think that's what it was called) and a mocha and it was the best breakfast I've had in a long time. Definitely the best breakfast in Simi valley! The breakfast food had everything that I was looking for in a breakfast dish and the mocha was better than anything you'd get at Starbucks or any other coffee chain. Great service, great food! read more

This cafe has good food with extensive menu choices from healthy options to your savory breakfasts and sweet treat dishes. They have impeccable service and a pleasant homey atmosphere. I like dining here for when you want a change in your menu. read more

The service is so sincere and sweet! Such a pleasant surprise! Great healthy breakfast options - had Toms egg white omelette, with their spicy salsa. read more

One of my favorite brunch spots in Simi! Their mimosas are small but mighty, everything here is fresh and so tasty!! I love the linguica sausage with eggs, hashbrowns ( you can ask them to make it on the crispier side) and sourdough toast. Their steak omelet, burgers and breakfast burritos are big and filling too. If you like mild salsa, you must try theirs! It is so tasty and goes great with everything. It looks small from the outside but there's plenty of seating inside. Service is always great and plenty of parking spots. read more

Food--So,So. Service--Excellent. Would I return?? No. Why would I given the many other choices in the area.

I love this place for the authentic chilaquiles (any sauce)! The hash browns are good and so is the chorizo! Highly recommend the Guadalajara skillet too! Good coffee, attentive staff! Chill vibe! One of the best breakfast/lunch options in Simi. read more

the service is amazing, the food is amazing, and the staff! they are very friendly! I recommend it

Walked into this quiet little cafe and only saw 3 other people in the place. That had me worried as a slow restaurant is usually not a great spot. 10 minutes later the place was hopping. Old, young, friends and families were all walking into the place. I started with some coffee and was happy to see that they brought a tall coffee cup so I would not run out quickly. The menu for breakfast has something for everyone. Even my child who only likes chicken and fries found food to drool over. The staff was super attentive and very friendly. I will come back to this establishment again and I look forward to my next food selection. read more

Breakfast is delicious. Staff was nice and attentive. I tried the home sausage omelette and it was huge and just full of yummy toppings. Home fries are crispy on the outside and soft inside. Their coffee taste so good. The chorizo omelette is very taste. Their breakfast burritos are huge like huge and just so delicious and filling. Definitely a great breakfast spot. It has some outdoor seating as well as a lot of indoor seating. Location is cleaned and organized. read more

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Id says it's a little hole in the wall except there's tons of seating. Great spot to grab a pretty quintessential diner meal with a couple Mexican twists. read more

Tio's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Good food, fast service and price is reasonable the waiter was friendly and helpful. We were seated right away.

A great spot for a comfort meal. Came here with my mom for breakfast and really enjoyed everything; from the food to the experience. The restaurant is of good size and has plenty of tables plus a bar you can sit at as well. Their coffee is really good and served in mugs that are quite big which is nice. They have a lot of options on their menu but I went with a traditional breakfast plate that comes with two eggs, sausage or bacon (I chose bacon), house potatoes and toast (I ordered an English muffin) other plates come with different variations of this. My mom got something similar but with bacon instead of sausage and pancakes instead of potatoes. The food came out really quick and was delicious! They have plenty of condiments already at the table for you to use. Or waiter was friendly and I never saw the bottom of the my coffee mug! The pancakes are oh so fluffy and delicious by the way! I'm excited to goa and try their lunch menu. They also have beer and wine as well to enjoy later on in the day. read more

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Glad that I didn't let the bland front entrance deter me from trying Tio's Cafe. Once inside, a warm, clean environment waited for us. Dear Hubby told me that he'd stopped in a couple of times when he had been in the area, but our recent visit was my first time. It's wider and deeper inside than I expected. It boasts a diner-style counter, which is convenient for those dining alone. A number of comfortable booth-style tables fill most of the dining room. Several TVs also line the walls on two sides, along with vintage-look canvas photos to add to the ambiance. There's not a true theme to the decor, but it provides a low-key comfortable atmosphere. It appears spotlessly clean. Our server was prompt, helpful, and kept checking on us. Five stars for him! I knocked off a star as the food was on the bland side. I guess it's not the right season of the year for flavorful, juicy tomatoes. The "T" in my BLT was not memorable, which brought down the whole sandwich. Bacon was well-prepared and generous. The fries were hot but also bland. I'd had better ones recently at Arby's, of all places. I often sub for fries, but I was in the mood to order them, and Tio's didn't quite hit the spot. They did have other options, including onion rings, sweet potato fries, side salad, cottage cheese, etc. Their menu is quite extensive, and they serve breakfast all day, except for waffles. We will definitely return to try other items that vary from their fitness selections to sandwiches / burgers, and comfort-food choices. When we first arrived just after 5:00, we almost had the place to ourselves, but by the time we were finishing, the interior was filling in nicely. Happy to support a local indy restaurant! read more

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Came this morning around 11:30 for breakfast with my daughter. First time here. Place was pretty crowded already. Cute little place with friendly service. Took awhile for the food, coffee was really bitter. My eggs Benny was pretty good. My daughter said the pancakes were nothing special. Bill was 41.00 before tip. All in all it filled the need. read more

Tio's Cafe - Lumber Jack - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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When we drive into Simi this is our number 1 spot to stop at. We will drive the 7 hours to come here! Very family oriented and super friendly staff. They keep the place very cleaned and well stocked. The pancakes are so good here, just try them! read more

The food was great, Service was a little slow but the waiter was friendly. The ambiance was nice. read more

We love this place. Best service. We go there so often they remember our orders. We love the potatoes O'Brien and the coffee has the perfect amount of caffeine. It makes me crazy productive without the jitters read more

Food and service are excellent at Tio's. I took three friends there for breakfast this morning, and I ordered the corn beef hash plate. I asked for hash browns instead of the home fried potatoes and the chef did a super job. The eggs were on top and I am stating it was an excellent, hearty breakfast. I give Tio's a big thumbs up. The best! read more

This is a very nice and unexpected fantastic cafe ! The food was great and the service even better ! What a local find !

I've only been here for breakfast/brunch and I've enjoyed everything I've ordered. There are plenty of great options, corned beef hash, omelets and many Mexican and American options. I recommend their homemade salsa for a nice kick to your food. They also have a nice selection of jams at each table. I really like their home fries/potatoes, they cube them up and are cooked perfectly, nice light crispy on the outside, soft inside and not dry, and the right amount of seasoning. Service is pretty good and on top of coffee refills and checking in to make sure everything is good, nothing is missing and generally making sure the table is having a good experience. They have a good amount of space inside and a couple tables outside. It can get pretty busy during peak times like Sundays but all things considered I have yet to wait more than 10-15mins to be seated. The parking lot has plenty of space so that's a plus. All together I highly recommend. I'm not local and make the trip from the San Fernando Valley to eat here. read more

good food. good prices, nice staff- felt at home here- very large menu choices- also like their selection of cocktails

Love the food always hot , and well made, friendly staff, great service, clean orderly, and fresh tasting good menu lots of choices try it great fresh salsa also read more

Love coming to Tio's! From the great staff to the great food it's always clean and a great place to eat! My friends and I love to meet here for breakfast!! read more

The food and service (as always) was Absolutely Fantastic!!!! The Home made Salsa,Jelly and Muffins are Amazing as well!!!!! Sooooo Yummy!!!!! read more

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BEST breakfast burrito hands down that I've ever had! Thank you Tio's for coming through. Also it was my first time eating here the ambiance was lovely! Will be coming back to try more menu items! read more

Came here for dinner. Great food, service, Ambience, background music and TV. Fair prices. Breakfast all day which made my child happy. She got the pancakes which were Mickey Mouse shape. It came with eggs and sausage. No photo because they tore into it. We had the burger combo. Solid good ol burger with seasoned fries and deli pickle. Chicken strips are battered pieces of chicken not generic strips. Definitely coming here again. read more

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The food is ok. Not the best, but my 84 year old mom likes the place. They tend to caters to an older crowd. I don't mind going there, but what happened the other day really made me mad, just on the principal. We arrived to the restaurant at about 9:45. At about 9:50, they brought us water and menus. We looked at the menu and had or selections, with menus on the table, within 2 mins. My mom had decided to get the Early Bird Special. This option was only good until 10am. We were there in plenty of time. We waited for our server to come back to our table. He was running around helping other customers, then decided to stop at a table, where it seemed one of his friends was sitting at. They were talking, laughing and basically bullshitting. This went on for about 10 mins or so. He finally came over to take our order. My mom ordered first and told him she wanted the Early Bird Special. He looked at his handheld device and said "I'm sorry, that ends at 10 o'clock". I looked at my phone and it was literally 10:02. I looked at him and said "Seriously?". He said his device wouldn't let him put the order in, because it locks at 10:00. I was bothered because now my mom had to order a bigger meal, that she couldn't finish, and it was because the server was bullshitting with his friend, instead of taking our order. Granted, it was only a couple dollars more, but we were in the door 15 min prior to 10:00. We were ready to order in plenty of time, but his slow service was to blame. There were other customers in the restaurant, but they are not the reason for the slow service, it was that our server was bullshitting with his friend. He should have given my mom the meal she wanted and made it work somehow. I highly doubt his machine "locks", and he had no other option to fix his mistake. We won't be going back. There are plenty of good breakfast places in Simi. read more

This place is the best for breakfast. I came to have some breakfast with my wife and it was delicious. I drove all the way from Palmdale to Simi Valley to enjoy their breakfast. I was gonna go visit a friend and that's it. I'll stop by their food is fresh and delicious. I recommend this place to anyone to have a great breakfast read more

My favorite place... always loved the old school music.... What the heck happened... this Sunday was terrible and annoying play list... Techno and obnoxious rave crap Doesn't make for a pleasant dining environment .. change it up Tios. read more

I hate to do this, but the food was just not good. The service however was great! I went here on a Sunday morning around 10:30 am and we got sat right away. Our waiter was wonderful! It was rather expensive for subpar food. Unfortunately I won't be back and I would not recommend this place. read more

I've been meaning to come here forever but it took until now for it to finally happen. They have a nice patio with outdoor seating and a fairly spacious indoor dining room. I ordered takeout which was ready in short order. The gentleman who took my order provided outstanding service. My patty melt and onion rings were delicious Totally recommended and I would definitely come back read more

This place is absolutely adorable. If you live in Simi Valley or visit often like I do, Tio's Cafe is a must try. I went with my father and I was so impressed by how big the restaurant was judging from the front of the establishment! I ordered french toast and my dad ordered an omelette and both were delish! Will be back to try the strawberry and nutella crepes I saw on the menu! read more

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Best breakfast you can find anywhere. Amazing staff and the food is always prepared top-notch. Including a photo of my California Benedict breakfast. read more

Tio's Cafe - California Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Simi Valley, California

First time eating here and I was not disappointed. Did and service was all great. I will definitely be back.

Woke up early this morning and realized we were out of eggs. My son wanted a chicken fried steak and eggs. I called Tio's and jackpot they had chicken fried steak on the menu so I ordered that with hash browns and sourdough toast. I decided on a breakfast burrito. The gentleman on the phone told me 11 minutes and my order would be ready. I hopped in the car and headed over. Once inside there was a couple of customers at different tables. I was greeted promptly and I sat down at the counter. I paid and waited for my order. The server brought me a cup of coffee and a small metal bucket of various creamer options. He said they were working on the order and it would be a few more minutes. What a nice over the top move. It was just a cup of coffee but above and beyond customer service. I appreciated it. I sipped the coffee and it was a really good strong cup of coffee. Better than your average diner. As I took my last sip of coffee my order was packed up and ready to go. I headed home to unveil a massive piece of meat, a heaping mound of scrambled eggs and golden brown hash browns. My son at the whole thing and said it was really good. The breakfast burrito had home style potatoes with peppers and onions, cheddar cheese, bacon and scrambled eggs. The filling barley fit in the the tortilla. The homemade salsa was a great addition to the burrito. Overall a great meal. Better than most breakfast places in town. On a side note they have mimosas, Bloody Mary's beer wine and Michelada's so we will definitely come back and try brunch here. read more

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The food is really fresh, good options on the menu... staff accommodating... a diamond in the rough