A surprising hidden gem in Newhall! Looked unassuming, but had friendly service and tasty food. The interior ambiance was a little messy, but had a rustic country charm to it. There was one server in particular who made our experience more fun, but unfortunately did not get his name. I ordered the short stack of pancakes, which were huge! The pancakes were nice and fluffy, topped with butter, which proved to be very tasty. My friend got the Kris special and also said it was yummy. The portion size was very generous for both, and the price was very affordable. Would recommend for a breakfast with a companion! read more

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What I had here previously was very good. I ordered the Thursday special with French toast, and my child had it with pancakes. The food and coffee were both enjoyable, which is why we decided to come back. Unfortunately, the customer service we experienced today during Mother's Day weekend was very disappointing. There was a party of 12, and it seemed that all other customers were completely overlooked because of it. We arrived around 12:00PM, and although there were several empty tables, no one acknowledged or updated anyone else waiting. I politely asked the waiter if guests were still being seated due to the time, since the restaurant now closes at 1:30 PM. Before I could even finish my sentence, he responded loudly and dismissively, saying, "I don't know, I'm not the one to ask, ma'am," repeatedly interrupting me as I tried to explain. His tone was rude and unnecessary, especially since I had asked calmly and respectfully. The interaction drew attention from everyone around us and made me feel embarrassed for simply asking a reasonable question. I then asked another staff member if we should add ourselves to the list and whether our party of four could possibly be seated at one of the empty tables. I was told they were not even looking at the waiting list because of the large party and because "the grill is small." I understand large parties can create delays, but customers should still be acknowledged and treated respectfully. A simple explanation given politely would have gone a long way. Sadly, the service today did not reflect the positive experience we had before. So we left and went to Egg Plantation instead. Where we were treated with respect, seated right away even though they had parties or 13 and 15. They brought us the menu and drinks right away, they were very attentive at egg plantation. I highly recommend that place. read more

Simply good comfort breakfast. Bacon, eggs, hashbrowns and toast. So good! Good and friendly service. read more

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I've been enjoying breakfast here since I was a toddler. The food is more like a 3 but brings back memories so I will continue to eat here. The service is a definite 5+ because everyone is not only welcome, but they are fast and one guy was very funny. I don't know his name but he acts out different types of styles that eggs are cooked. I only ever get the Chris Special. The ambiance is fun because they have old license plates and memorabilia all over. read more

Way Station Coffee Shop - The prices are great! And the coffee was good too. Much better than other diners. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newhall, California

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It was my first time here and I will never be back- safe to say it was the worst breakfast I've ever had. I ordered the sirloin and eggs- requested it medium and it was so overcooked and dry that it was inedible. The hash browns are more like mashed potatoes with a crust. Not even my eggs were cooked correctly. Staff is friendly but that's the only positive to this place. read more

Funky old time cafe. Area is where the stagecoach on the way to SFV and LA stopped. Great food , service. Cheap Coffee under $4. Very crowded on weekends. Limited menu opened until 1:30 pm. Closed on Tuesdays read more

We love the way station. Tito, Melissa and Stephanie always make us feel welcome. Tito always remembers our order and we love hearing about his adventures. If you want great food, old charm and a staff that makes it feel like home you gotta give this place your attention. And the ambiance is very welcoming. read more

Way Station Coffee Shop - Thursday special with a side of Hashbrowns - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newhall, California

Something was wrong with the way my meal was prepared. Right after I left, I had to make a few bathroom breaks - I know TMI. I was looking forward to a small cafe with good coffee, cheap food. I ordered the sirloin steak with eggs and hashbrowns. I ate only the steak and eggs, then left. Not too long after, I was queasy and very uneasy. This will be one of my few (less than 5) of 300+ reviews to rate a 1-star. The service was nothing special. A "How ya doing today?" Or, "welcome" would've been nice. This place can you some love. Fresh paint...sometimes less is more type theme. Glad I came here, now I know. read more

Way Station Coffee Shop - Although it looks ok, my stomach was queasy shortly after. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newhall, California

Great old school diner. Portions were generous, and they were very kid friendly. Everyone loved all the food we ordered. The pancakes were excellent! read more

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After a pleasant hike with friends, we stopped at this dinner one of the them went to in the past. Stepping in to sit, it instantly felt homey. It felt like the kind of place you would want to stay for a long time. Food hit the spot for sure! Try Way Station's Kris Special. Service was definitely inviting as well! read more

Got the Kris special breakfast with chicken gravy. The chicken gravy was soooo good! Loved the license plates on the walls, really nice truck stop ambiance with great food. read more

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Nothing fancy! Just good old fashioned Diner food with great prices. I would personally go with either the Chris Special or Corned Beef Hash & Eggs. The servers are always busy. Don't get your panty's in a wad if the service is not fast to your liking. They have one cook and one grill. Be patient and don't be an like some of these other comments. Enjoy life and don't sweat the small stuff. This is a place to chill. If you're in a hurry, go get overpriced crappy food at IHOP. Peace out! read more

We stop here randomly over the years. It's a classic old school place and we appreciate that. But the food is just so so! Pancakes huge but bland and sausage not tasty at all!! Famous for being famous this place is read more

Have been coming here for 30 years but sadly things change! Last three times we have been disappointed with food and service. Servers seen stressed and impatient when they used to be welcoming and attentive. Their greatest item, the hash browns, just aren't the same, this last time not well done as much as burned, cold and tasteless, where did the onions go! Used to have a line out the back door but you can tell it's not so popular these days by open tables on a Saturday morning at 8. Will skip a few months and try one more time for old times sake! read more

As far as ambiance it is a cute little diner and good wait staff. Food is just meh. We had biscuits and gravy, chicken fried steak and the Thursday special. It was ok. 6 out of 10. The food was very bland. So if you're on a low sodium diet or not into flavorful foods then this is your spot. There is a reason it's called Way Station Coffee Shop because the food is definitely an after thought here. read more

Food is great service is wonderful sorry to see they are closed on Tuesday I live in the valley and would go to my doctor appt and now they are closed read more

Breakfast always is a must here, especially with Tito as your server. the food is always tasty and comes out in a timely manner. Sitting inside is nice especially with their vintage look and outside is great for bigger parties. read more

Way Station Coffee Shop - the thursday special, french toast, hash browns , scrambled eggs with cheese, ice coffee and orange juice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newhall, California

The food is always the same it's good. The service is pretty good but it does depend on what side of the bed a couple of the servers wake up on! It does get busy but it's definitely worth the wait. read more

I try to be here every Friday if I don't I come Saturday. Country fried steak and eggs is my go to plate. Love it here. Service is great and the coffee keeps coming. When you walk inside it's like taking a step back in time. License plates everywhere. I look forward to my Fridays. read more

Five stars for the old-fashioned ambiance and quick friendly service! Food leaves a little bit more to be desired but maybe I ordered wrong. The hashbrowns tasted more like mashed potatoes. Generous portions though! Worth another try if I were in the area. read more

I love this place. Great food and good prices. The Thursday breakfast special is my favorite. Actually you can get it any day.

This is what a family diner should be. A lovely lady ,Melissa, one of the owners told me the place is know for their breakfast and they should be.Hash browns perfect ,Ham steak,moist but grilled,eggs as ordered If you ever find yourself in Newhall this place is a must read more

I came here with a group on a Memorial Day so they had to split us up, which we were okay with. I sat at one of the outside tables with three others from my group. The service was great as they got to us within a minute after we sat down. I had the Kris, which was made up of eggs on an English muffin, a choice of chicken or sausage gravy, and sausage or bacon. I had the sausage gravy and sausage links. I also had iced tea and they were great in refilling it. The food was great also. I will definitely stop by again if the occasion calls for it. read more

This place is a Santa Clarita Valley staple. Original breakfast! Doesn't get better than this. If you go Order the Kris special, it's the best on the menu u in my opinion. Enjoy the good vibes and scenery inside. Service is great as well, and the staff doesn't change much, so if you're a regular they will know you! read more

My husband and I came in this morning to a restaurant that was half empty. It was slow enough that the waitresses were standing around chatting. We were told to sit anywhere, which was all fine. Our waitress took our drink and food order, but after that we hardly saw her. The only other time she came by was to bring a coffee refill that spilled across the table, wetting our napkins and receipt. She didn't acknowledge the spill, and only one of our two cups were refilled. We were handed the check at the same time our food arrived. While waiting for our food, we watched the waitress bring in two more parties. She took their orders, kept their coffees filled, and they even received (both) their meals before us. The busboy--who was kind and attentive--was the one who eventually brought our food and coffee, our waitress was busy eating at the counter. What struck us most: we were the only Hispanic customers in the restaurant, and the only person who gave us decent service was the Hispanic busboy. The contrast was hard to ignore. We paid our bill but ended up throwing the food away on our way out. Sadly, this was an incredibly disappointing and uncomfortable experience. I've been in this city for 45 years and have never received this type of treatment. I will not be back. read more

Not sure what's up with the negative comments. Been coming here for 30+ years. Hasn't changed a bit. Great food and great prices.

Classic old school coffee shop. Amazing hash browns. Huge pancakes. Very reasonably priced. I highly recommend this place.

Bring back the old Way Station. This has been a go to for our family for over 30 years and in that time it has always been consistent with good, hot food; friendly service; a reliable experience. Now it seems everything is suffering in all categories and it's lost its uniqueness. I know times are tough for places to keep a profit, but cutting some corners is too heavy a cost. Sadly, it's unanimous in our family that we won't be coming back. Good bye Way Station, old friend read more

Loved the OJ! It tasted fresh squeezed. Good portion serving ratio. Very affordable. There is a decent wait time on the weekends. The pancakes were good but nothing special. I can say the same for the sausage. Parking can be found on the street or the parking structure diagonal from this restaurant. I'll go back and order something different. read more

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Love going back here and it still looks like I remember as a kid in the 70's! It's like a delicious Time Machine. The food is good and they have my favorite hash browns of all time. Service is fast and friendly. No frills perfection! read more

Way Station Coffee Shop - Old school griddle loaded up with perfect hash browns. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newhall, California

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Great food and the best people! Shout out to Vicky and Tito! Best place to eat on Main St.

I got the corned beef hash with "hash browns" and eggs. It was fine. The hash browns if I can even call them that had No flavor at all and were complete mush. The service was just okay read more

Way Station Coffee Shop - Corn beef hash - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newhall, California

Way Station is a simple, no frills little corner diner, but what they do, they do right. The menu is a little bit limited, but if you're a fan of breakfast food, you're bound to find something you'll like. The corned beef hash was really good (order it extra crispy), great french toast, humongous pancakes. Real simple, but real good. The servers always have their hands full, but are courteous and patient. If you're wanting a bougie brunch, yea this probably ain't for you. read more

Food was good for the price it was. Only had a couple things on the menu service was good the people were really sweet and fast.

I was excited to try Way Station...a classic diner, very good prices, and just basic breakfast food, nothing fancy....just what you need every now and then! Unfortunately, my excitement to be here wasn't matched with the experience provided. I came with my son and we were seated fairly quickly. Outside tables were available too (though it was a little chilly for our tastes so we opted for inside.) There's a big sign that says "wear a mask" at the front door and the staff who greeted us and took our order were all masked. I had coffee and my son had lemonade. He liked the lemonade...generous pour with a full, separate cup of ice. The coffee was, at best, browned water...This is the lowest possible standard for diner coffee...Warm? Yes. In a nice mug? Yes. Brown? Yes. Any flavor? None at all. A breakfast place, to be at all legitimate has to have good coffee. The coffee here is not good. While sipping it I noticed neither of the cooks was wearing their masks properly. One had it around his chin with both his nose and mouth exposed. The other only had his mouth covered with his nose exposed. The first one had no gloves of any kind on and I saw him touch his mouth with his hand, then reach down to put food on a plate. He was also using his bare hand to add cheese to the dish. I understand different people have different preferences and comfort levels when it comes to health and safety...but it's literally the law of the land that food workers have to wear masks. In the midst of a global pandemic that has killed almost a million people, there's no excuse whatsoever for a cook to not be wearing a mask while preparing food. Not to mention touching his face and then plating the food. As much as I appreciate a classic diner, a dingy one even, I felt like I was taking a risk by eating food they would serve here. We left some money on the table for the drinks and informed our server we wouldn't be able to stay and left. I can't imagine ever setting foot in Way Station again after witnessing such flagrant disregard for mandatory health protocols. (Not to mention the lack of common sense on display by the cooks.) read more

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Old school breakfast diner. This is a no frills, home style kind of greasy spoon place where you pretty much know exactly what you're getting. Come early if you want to be seated right away. My friend has had everything on the menu and says it's all good. This time she had the Kris special with sausage gravy and I had the corned beef hash (3/5). Let's just say we both did well with our respective plates. While the corned beef was from a can it was cooked crispy on the griddle so I don't have any complaints. My eggs were cooked perfectly. Portions are ample and "stick to your ribs" so come hungry. Service was attentive and friendly. While they weren't crazy busy at 7a on a Sunday, apparently the lines can be very long. Parking is available on the street and in a small lot in back. This is a quaint small town place that is timeless. I'd consider returning if in the area. LOCATION: 4/5 FOOD: 3/5 SERVICE: 4/5 VALUE: 4/5 AMBIANCE: 4/5 PET FRIENDLY: outside tables CLEANLINESS: 3/5 PARKING: 3/5 read more

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There are restaurants with a million options (talking about you, Cheesecake Factory).. and then there's Way station, a landmark of a diner (in Old Town Newhall in the SCV) since opening for business in February 1971. Their menu is limited and has not changed much, yet there is always a wait to dine in and locals are constantly coming back for their all day breakfast options. They must have figured something out successfully if around 900 pounds of coffee and thirty dozen eggs are used a week, amirite?! Also, if you happen to forget to bring your smartphone, there's license plates from all over the world mounted on the interior walls to doom scroll through read more

My family went for Mother's Day and the hostess was very accommodating for our party size! Overall service was very attentive and the food is good and priced reasonably! read more

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I've been going here for years. Good coffee. I like their eggs. Friendly staff. Good place to eat.

This place was recommended to me and we gave it a try this morning. Breakfast was great! The best, and largest, pancake I have ever eaten. We loved the food and the people were all genuine and friendly. The wait staff welcomed familiar customers by first names which tells me they are regulars who love the place. The only negative for me was that we sat at the back counter because there was a long wait for tables and it was very hot. I was sweating and felt uncomfortable. We were right in front of the grill which explains the heat, but it was fun to watch the cooks...man they work hard! This lovely local place is a must visit...just try to avoid the back counter. I highly recommend. read more

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