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    Village Grille

    3.6 (383 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, American
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Al C.

    These servers are super busy all the time .They are well aware you are seated and asking if you're ready or need more time for us slower people. Great vibes and decor is so old dinner fashion. Love this place. Food is always great and service is quick . In area stop on in for breakfast, lunch or an early dinner. Recommend a call for a party of 4-6 as place gets busy at times.

    Menu pg. 1 - 9/2025
    Angela C.

    Cute 50's themed diner in the heart of Claremont. Service is friendly and efficient. Menu consists of typical American diner food. I got the chicken Philly with fries, and my friend got a tuna melt with fries. Food came out pretty quickly. The food was fine, my chicken Philly was a bit on the dry side and I tried my friend's tuna melt, it was good but more fishy than I'm used to and could have used a bit more mayo. Both sandwiches could have used more seasoning (salt/pepper). Know that the layout of the restaurant is probably grandfathered in to their original design. The entire interior of the restaurant is not ADA accessible. Restrooms are TIGHT and booth seating is also very tight to sit in - I'm 5'2" and I had difficulty getting in and out of my seat. Wheelchair users should plan to sit at one of the tables outside on the sidewalk.

    Sunil R.

    Had a relaxed brunch at Village Grille in Claremont and liked it more than I expected. It's a classic 1950s-style diner with cool decor, a friendly vibe and good portions of hearty American comfort food -- think fluffy omelettes, burgers, and chili cheese fries. The staff were welcoming and kept the coffee coming, which made it easy to linger and chat without feeling rushed. Not fancy, but it's a solid casual spot for breakfast or lunch in the Village.

    Bathroom was museum by itself
    Masis Y.

    Great ambiance feels and looks like 1950s diners . Food was ok. Home style fries was overcooked and raw in same time for me at least but rest was ok. Service was amazing. 6 stars for service. She was friendly and working above and beyond to get our order served.

    #6 with pancakes
    Anthony H.

    This place is exactly what it says. It's gonna be 50 style diner with all the basic breakfast items. They even show that with the seating as if people are still built like they were in the 50s. If you are a table of two you'll have room, but if it's a table of four good luck, it will be a very tight squeeze. Food was good again just think of a mom and pop breakfast spot. I'm glad I checked it out.

    The Cheeseburger was delicious!
    Dennis V.

    I met a friend here for lunch. We were sat outside, which was perfect. Our waitress was very attentive and professional. The Rueben and fries were delicious. My guest ordered a cheeseburger and salad, which he said were very good, as well. The prices are a bit high, but that can be said about most places, these days. I highly recommend this place.

    Ruth J.

    Service and food was amazing! Veggie omelet was perfect and also the blue berry pancakes are the best ever. Nice cozy dinner, elevated looking and overall nice place to eat with your favorite people.

    Rosabell M.

    Such a cute 50's diner! It's so homey and customer service is always super nice! You can't go wrong ordering any comfort food from here! This time I ordered the eggs Benedict! Love coming here, especially for the nostalgic feeling and of course the service!

    John J.

    This is your normal Diner. Very similar to Russel's in Pasadena. The food was very good. They were a little skimpy on jelly. Portions were big. Service was good and the food came out fast considering how busy they were. I think they should increase prices a bit.

    French Toast
    Junsheng X.

    Chill and friendly American joint in the Claremont Village area. They open at good hours with both Breakfast and Lunch options. Servers were attentive and nice, and it was clear that the locals loved them! Their French Toast was very nicely flavored and textured, and I liked the home-made taste of the omelette and fries. It is a pretty typical American diner though - and I wouldn't say it stands out too much aside from good service

    Sasha P.

    The food is always fresh and the service is on point every time. There may be await depending on the time but it's worth it! Keep up the good work

    5/26/24 Probably found what I'm looking for, a classic diner
    Jennifer W.

    8/1/24 I could've sworn that I already dropped a review here! Love it so much that I gravitated back on one lazy Thursday. Must've thought I reviewed it coz I wrote a caption for the photos I took last Memorial Day. Usually each photo I post is with a caption that conveys a memory or a reaction from the experience of the visit. In any case, I have to order the blueberry pancakes that I had last time-so good, packed with fresh blueberries-plump & juicy! Today, our server is the wonderful Shelley (I hope that's the correct spelling?). She is attentive & kind. Hubby ordered a breakfast burrito, pretty huge (I could've eaten it on 3 meals) but he ate the whole thing! No beans but he forgot to ask to hold the hash browns. I had the pancake combo with scrambled eggs & bacon. Everything arrived in pretty good amount of time. Shelley came by a few times to check on us, my coffee was refilled appropriately. I'm a happy camper. Definitely could see us coming here regularly. Love this part of Claremont, lots of shops to walk & browse. Parking was easy today but it could get hairy on the peak hours & days. I'm taking today as a win.

    The remains of that wonderful chicken sandwich with the beef stew.

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    Great food and great service. It is my favorite place for breakfast. The price is very reasonable. There is both outdoor and indoor dining.

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    Such a great little diner! Friendly staff, service is excellent, the food is delicious and the ambiance is great!

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    Union On Yale

    Union On Yale

    3.8
    (1.4k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$
    Curbside pickup during COVID-19
    9 years in business

    Went to this cute little place today in Claremont because we were specifically looking for a…read morewoodfired pizza. They've got indoor and outdoor seating and they seemed a touch understaffed for being a beautiful day. It was also a Tuesday lunchtime so maybe they weren't expecting it to be as busy as it was. We were able to prove the menu before we got seated. And our super friendly server came out and we were able to order right away. They've got a lunch special. That is a small personal pizza with a salad and we each got that. Salads came out first and I had the arugula salad, which was absolutely phenomenal. 10 of 10 would eat this every single day. The arugula was peppery and it was well dressed in a lemon vinaigrette type sauce. I am a fan of just plain lemon on mine, but this was delicious. My husband got a union salad, which is their specialty I guess. It's got colored carrots and some beets and some shallots. I thought the dressing was bland and it certainly needed salt and pepper. We asked for both and didn't get either. Our pieces came out and they were nice and woodfired. I feel like they could've been done just a little bit longer maybe a minute or two. The sauce was a lovely fresh type crushed tomato sauce. The cheese was nice and gooey and did not feel or taste like a package of processed cheese. Pepperonis were greasy, but in a real meat kind of way. I had to dab mine, but my husband just went to town on his. The pickled peppers is a pickled jalapeño. Big chunks of them. They certainly didn't skimp on any of the toppings. They were a little sweet and a little hot. Some of the big chunks were a little too sweet for my liking but overall, it was a nice flavor mix Also from a size standpoint, I thought the salad and pizza were very adequate for lunch at around $20 price point I asked for salt and pepper again as well as a side of ranch. This time we did get the salt and pepper as well as cheese and crushed red pepper. But we didn't get the ranch until we were leaving. The server did apologize and said he thought someone else was bringing it out but I pretty much deducted a star because we asked for a couple different things that never came. Overall, the service was super friendly, the ambience was nice for an outdoor lunch thought. I thought the menu looked delicious and there were several things I would like to come back and try and I would go back again.

    We decided to try brunch on a Saturday morning. Long story short,…read more I ordered the steak and eggs breakfast. At $38ish, I expected a great meal. It was so underwhelming. 2 eggs cooked differently, one over hard, one over easy, 5-6 potato pieces and the steak was thin, overcooked, and appeared to be a cheap cut of meat. A New York cut would have been great. Wife mentioned norms has better steak and eggs. Called and spoke with a manager Stephanie, not looking for anything, but to express disappointment in the meal for the high price. She offered to mail a gift card for us and invited us back. Took all of my information and never received it. Thanks anyway. Don't think we'll be back.

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    Dr Grubb's

    4.5
    (1.6k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Healthy dining
    17 years in business

    Absolutely LOVE this place and will definitely be back whenever I'm in the area. The portions are…read moremassive and the prices are so reasonable for how much food you get. We came on a weekend and it was super busy (as it should be honestly with how amazing the food and service are). We got the blackened salmon with penne pasta and baby potatoes, and the flat iron steak with bow tie pasta and herb brown rice. The steak was cooked perfectly medium. The bow tie pasta is served cold and has a vinegary flavor to it, definitely a distinct taste, but I personally loved it because I enjoy sour/vinegary flavors. I can see why it might not be everyone's favorite though, but I personally really enjoyed it. The salmon was also super flavorful and cooked perfectly. Same with the penne pasta and potatoes. Honestly everything was just made really well and good. For the sauce, we got their popular jalapeno garlic sauce and it paired well with absolutely everything. Needless to say, this place was really good from head to toe. I also got to meet the owner and he was super friendly too. I seriously wish they would open one closer to my area. Parking was really easy and the ambience was lively with sports playing all around the bar and plenty of seating.

    Dr. Grubb's offers good, healthy, simple food with a focus on cleaner ingredients than you'll find…read moreat many other places. The portions are generous, especially the sides, which are much larger than expected. I've only been there twice so far, but both visits were positive. The blackened chicken is really good, and the jalapeño garlic sauce is a standout--it adds a lot of flavor without overpowering the meal. Overall, it's a solid option when you're looking for a healthier meal with generous portions. Four stars because there's still more of the menu I'd like to try, but I've enjoyed everything I've had so far.

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