No frills cafe was exactly what we were looking for. Have a variety of low cost breakfast specials. Service is friendly and fast

Great local diner in the area. It's nice seeing the owner in the kitchen! Very typical diner food. Came here before the airport and the food came out quick even when it was busy. Don't forget to get your ticket validated before leaving, overall okay food if you're looking for a typical diner. read more

Food was mediocre at best. The hash browns were burned. Eggs were lukewarm & toast was swimming in butter. The French toast wasn't anything special either. The service was fast. Our server was nice however I'm surprised she didn't send back the burned hash browns prior to bringing it to our table. I didn't eat them. It didn't seem to phase her. Ambiance is that of a typical diner. We wouldn't return. read more

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I gotta tell you their branch is really good. They also have a nice desert i would definitely come back! read more

I've been coming here for decades and have always loved the vibe. It's family here. However, a customer was just rude to the owner Sam and I was ready to throw down like family to back up Sam! He took care of it and then I felt bad that I've never left a review. Keep up the good work fam! read more

You feel the vibe a neighbor coffee place to take a good brunch on weekends. You see locals there. It's a good sign! The place is cozy, nice, delicious food, the fish and chips were tasty! The service is really great, friendly. We will back for sure. They have tables outside and you can go with your dog. read more

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I ordered biscuits and gravy over the phone for pick up. When I arrived, I was excited to see that there was a dedicated parking structure, and the restaurant offers parking vouchers for customers. I walked in and I was greeted right away. It was very cozy inside and felt like a family restaurant. There was lots of pictures up on the wall showing restaurant staff with public figures through history. My food was super fresh and still warm for me when I got around to eating it about 10 minutes after picking it up. The portion size is very generous, and the biscuits and gravy are so tasty. I'm quite the biscuit and gravy efficient so I've been craving these for a while and these are the best ones I've had in couple years. I like how the gravy doesn't slide, and the bread doesn't fall apart - mix for a great bite and less mess to clean up later! I will definitely be back again - thank you so much! read more

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Just spent $30 on breakfast coffee, which is mediocre three pancakes, three eggs, scrabble free, sausage, hash browns the best thing I ate for the eggs and sausage. The pancakes or tasteless and a hash brown were uneventful. The service was great, but don't think I'll be coming back read more

Old fashioned diner experience with great options and fair prices. I got the turkey sausage with eggs and it was exactly what I was looking for. Great service from our waitress as well read more

Been coming here for years, the food is always consistently so good, the atmosphere is nice and cozy and the staff are also so friendly and know you by name! read more

I know haven't made any reviews in a while but I've been busy damn it!.. you know life and ish, so anyways, buckle up mfs this is going to be a quick one lol It's f*ckin great! That's it! See for yourself.. now you know had to try the French toast and guess what.. that sh*t was slappin like Batman on a bad day and for my fellow non pork eaters the turkey sausage is a great substitute (hella flavor) way better than turkey bacon in my opinion oh and the ambience has a very relaxing feel great for a date or even a meet up with friends or possibly a personal work/ study type of day. well I hope you all enjoyed my review please like comment and share Thank you! read more

VIP's Cafe - Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tarzana, California

I have been coming here for many years and I can't believe I did not post a review about this place yet! Every time I walk in the Owner and his wife, are there greeting you with a warm hello! I love sitting outside on the patio. All the waitresses there no me by my order. They are all so sweet. My favorite thing to get is the vegetable omelette with a side of potatoes and rye toast. The coffee is so good and you will never have an empty cup. Their service is great! . I always come here for breakfast. I've actually never been here for any other time. it can get busy on the weekends, but the wait is never too long. I love me some VIPS! read more

Food is good , receipts are not described what you're charged for , just a bunch of numbers which you have to guess what you're paying for . Ok spot good seating outside with shade . Parking is validated on Sundays read more

This place is a gem! I love supporting this family business. I've been coming here ever since I moved to the Valley. Staff always greet you with a warm welcome. They interact with my two littles and even give them a coin to put in the toy machines up front. This diner gives off 80's vibes and I'm all for it! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. My favorite is the fish sandwich. I almost wish I didn't try it because every so often I will crave it and need to come back for another. There are plenty of seating options. Parking in the back is validated. Come here for a pick me up and you won't be disappointed! read more

This place is the bomb!! I haven't had such great breakfast food in ages. This restaurant deserves a Michelin Star for sure. The pancakes and waffles were perfectly cooked and the fried chicken was so moist and crispy. The owner and waitress were all friendly and quick to respond to my requests. I'm coming back for sure - I LOVE THIS PLACE!! read more

VIP's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tarzana, California

This is our go to breakfast cafe for a few years now. We love their chicken and waffles. Always have good service and it's a relax, family friendly experience. We have a 5 year old and he is always enjoying his meal here, from the servers to the owners he is always looking forward to paying because he gets a quarter to get a prize It's a diner ambiance that even our little one enjoys. You can tell a lot of patrons come and enjoy their meal here and they feel like family. read more

This low key diner is Tarzana's best kept secret. While neighboring breakfast joints have hour long waits, VIPs is ready to serve you with a smile! The waitstaff here is amazing. Total professionals and attentive bus boys. Never once was my coffee mug even half full. I ordered a scramble with hash browns and toast. Food came out lightening quick and all modifications we requested were made. Sometimes it's easy for small requests to slip through the cracks, but the servers here are quick AND thorough! I love the patio and it's dog friendly! The inside has a classic old diner feel and smells amazing. Upon entering you are always met with a friendly greeting from the owner. "Happy to see you!" One tip is if you are not a garlic fan, beware of any dish that contains garlic. They are big chunks of cloves. I personally am into it, but it can be a bit overwhelming in the flavor department. VIPs rules! read more

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You can always get good, solid food choices at VIP's Cafe. It is a wide menu and the food has always been fresh. I love that it is like an older diner and it always seems to have customers no matter what time we come. read more

Vip has the best food and service. They have a variety of foods to choose from and everything I have ever tried is delicious. The owner and his staff are superb and very caring. I love their Chinese chicken salad is the best.I ever had. Highly recommend VIP for breakfast and lunch. Easy parking on street and they have a lot you can pay for in rear of resturant. The atmosphere is nice and many celebrities eat there. read more

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Great Service Great Food The French toast was amazing Highly recommend trying this place out read more

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Gives off a 60s diner vibe which is pretty cool! The workers are extremely friendly and welcoming.we were seated right away. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Service is super fast. We were in and out in under 1 hour/ They have a variety of options from omelets to breakfast plates to French toast. I ordered the bacon, avocado and cheese omelette with a side of hash browns. It was very tasty and the bacon was cooked well, just the way I like it :) Portions are also big and filling! Overall nice spot, would come again! read more

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Food is great, service is great! Patio is dog friendly Pancakes were fantastic, didn't love the French toast nothing wrong with it just a. Different style read more

VIP's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tarzana, California

I recently discovered VIP Cafe with some friends and it's been a good find! We've been going for brunch/lunch and are always stuffed by the time we leave. Looking forward to more visits. VIP has the standard diner look, feel and food. Seating is booth and diner bar seating inside and outside they have a nice little patio area overlooking the blvd. They're only open for breakfast and lunch opening up at 8am and closing by 3pm M-Sun. Staff is kind/pleasant and helpful and they seem to have many regulars which is a good sign. Food has been consistent on the times we have been and I think there's a bit of everything with some unique finds. The menu includes various drinks and a bunch of great breakfast and lunch items. Drinks: Juices (freshly squeezed orange juice!)/milk, fountain and canned sodas, waters, coffees, teas and lemonades, milkshakes, smoothies, beers, champagne/mimosas, cocktails Food: Sandwiches, egg dishes (omelets, scrambles, benedicts etc) burgers, tacos, salads, soups, some Chinese fare, various specialties, and various sides On recent visits I did: Loco Moco - Two fried eggs, beef patty, steamed rice, brown gravy. This was a huge portion and so so good. I would definitely get this again. I love Loco Moco's and this one is not to be missed. Chicken fried steak - Beef fritter, country gravy, two eggs, hashbrown or home fries and biscuit or toast. I think the chicken fried steak needed more seasoning on the most recent visit and it was a bit bland but that can be fixed. Great country gravy and good fries! Parking options include street (metered) and parking in the back Great and reasonable prices. read more

Fantastic old school breakfast on Ventura. Great menu. Good selection of food Great coffee shop vibe. Super service from veteran wait staff. Hot fresh diner coffee. Doesn't get much better than this. read more

Still good! Pancakes are legit!! Great bacon too! Came by for breakfast on Saturday morning. Ordered the 3 eggs, 3 bacon, and 3 pancakes. Plus a side of fruit -- honeydew, watermelon, and cantaloupe. $21 and everything was yummy! No hassle, hardworking and friendly staff. Worth your time and money! read more

Read your receipt carefully. They have a tendency to include the items you didn't order.. the owner is very rude and unprofessional. Try to ask him a question about your charge and he will show you his true colors. They will take advantage of you if you are coming here for a very long time . Food is ok , but just ok . read more

Saturday mid-morning we decided to venture out to find a great breakfast place. We've passed VIP's numerous times since it's less than 2 miles from our home. We've always see the front patio area next to the main road to be filled with people. Deciding to take a try at this restaurant was a great decision. Parking in the back is free on the weekends. During the week they validate the parking for 1-1/2 hours. Upon walking in we were greeted very warmly by a gentleman. I mentioned it was our first time there. There was a booth open and we were seated immediately. Michael, who we met upon walking in, kindly went over some of their menu with us. Come to find out it's a family owned restaurant of 23 years! Paul and Lucy are Michael's parents. Kat introduced herself as our server. She was excellent at explaining the options for breakfast. As we spoke further we found out more about the lunch dishes, as well. Kat highly recommended the french toast and home fries. We ordered both with our breakfast. She did not steer us wrong they were both excellent!! The potatoes are wonderfully done just enough crisp and freshness with bell pepper and onion. My husband was so happy to find a restaurant that makes them the way he likes them! Yay! French toast fluffy and very delightful!! Thank you Kat!! We appreciate your honest input. We look forward to being back sometime soon for lunch to try the fish tacos. Looking forward to also have Chinese food on another visit. Thank you Michael, Kat, Lucy and Paul!! See you all again soon! OUR NEW FAVORITE BREAKFAST PLACE!! read more

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Good service, good pancakes, sausage and eggs' bacon no so much, a little dry, but good bacon is hard to come by these days.

Came here with a friend for breakfast and had an amazing time! The menu is so big!! I couldn't decide what to get. I decided to get the half French toast with hash brown and eggs. The service and ambiance were great and the cafe is family owned, which makes it even better. I can't wait to come back again!! read more

VIP's Cafe - Half French Toast with Hash Brown and Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tarzana, California

Amazing everything, friendly people, hot food, polite service, love the breakfast burrito and chicken and waffles. There are many good reasons they have been operating for so long. Good on them ! read more

VIPs is that local diner that you know exactly what you're going to get and at VIPs, that is friendly and quick service and good bite to eat. Also love their breakfast burrito read more

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Been here a couple of times, I love the history here! Had bottomless mimosas it was great lol! Only wish they were more attentive since it was timed. Food was delicious, had French toast once and the burrito another time. read more

This is a great place with awesome food and a friendly staff. The breakfast burrito is a must, and the fresh squeezed orange juice is delicious. read more

We had breakfast at VIP . My husband had the Biscuits and Gravy . He said it was very good the Biscuits were soft and fluffy & Gravy was good flavored . I had the Omelet special of the day . Bacon (turkey), cheese and onions , added egg whites . Cooked perfectly enjoyed the home fries and toast. Always fun to see all the UCLA John Wooden Memorabilia . We were Greeted when we came in and as we left . Been going there for years, usually seeing Coach Wooden in his "Reserved Booth". See you again soon VIP. read more

Sometimes, when I have a really great meal, I wait a few days before writing a review to make sure it really was as good as I thought it was. If I liked it when I was there and still thinking about it days later... Several days ago my blushing bride and I went to VIP's Cafe for a nooner... errr, I mean... brunch/lunch date. I never heard about this place before. (I seem to live in a bubble because she tells me that it's generally mobbed with guys like me... you know... studs... not post-middle-aged codgers.) Anyway... From the initial greeting by the lovely lady I believe is an owner, to the exceptional service from the waitress, to the friendly and efficient attention by the busman... service was stupendous. Best part is that the ensured our happiness while never interfering with our date. And then there was the food. I seem to have left the photos in "my other phone" so for now all I can offer is an IOU. I had the chicken and waffles. Wow... the best I've ever had. Yes, even better than that famous place over the hill. All was very fresh and crisp. The waffle was a bit on the sweet side. The chicken was seasoned but not at all salty, as fried chicken sometimes can be. My bride had French toast, etc. (breakfast number "A", I believe); it was excellent in all ways. Portions are good. Prices are good. Service is good. And the place is comfortable and comforting. Doesn't get much better than that. I'm still thinking about VIO's Cafe days later! read more

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My husband and I have been coming here since we were teenagers. We came her with our son and he LOVED the Nutella pancakes! Our food was just as good as we remembered. Customer service is always amazing here! The inside was just as I remembered. The back tables are my favorite lol I highly recommend this place! read more

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First time visiting with my autistic son over the weekend. The place is clean and the vibe is so good. My autistic son really into their fans and they kinda helped him with that although the place was busy. The food were amazing, the price is not bad for the quality they presented. And our server, Joyce, was so friendly and sweet. She really tried to have conversation with my son and even my son said he will be back. So please give the place a try and you will love it as much as we do. read more

Amazing service everyone is attentive, friendly, and nice. Food is great, I love the cali scramble, banana Nutella but everything looks good! read more

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We love this restaurant! My kids love the pancakes, waffles and chicken and waffles, which seems to be a special dish there. I LOVE their tuna melt, which is odd, as I don't even like tuna lol. Theirs is just so good and special! The ambiance is so cool and cozy with the booths. Service has always been on point and everyone there is SO KIND! They also validate parking, which is always so easy to find a spot. read more

Love this neighborhood cafe! The owners and servers are warm and friendly, and service is wonderful. Breakfast is delicious here, and there are many selections for both breakfast and lunch. There is indoor and outdoor seating, and easy parking in the back with free 90 min with validation. read more