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    Wildhorse Cafe

    3.9 (223 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Ham & Eggs
    Paoli N.

    As first timers the food was good just a weird after taste from the eggs, the service was good as well, our server was very nice and attentive. It's very nice to experience other breakfast places that are far from home and that are vintage western style, the only bad thing their bathroom was out of service, though my server warned me and told me at my own risk to check if they worked but I was left grossed out after seeing what was in the toilet.. couldn't finish my food after that.. It's a little pricy compare to other places I've tried with the same meals.

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    Stefanie H.

    Absolutely love this place! We travel to the Bay Area fairly often & this will be our stop in-between from now on. It's exactly what you'd expect a small town cafe/diner to be. The waitress was very welcoming. The place was clean with a good selection on the menu. I opted for breakfast (served all day) - Bruce's Skillet Mess. My son had the Deluxe Grilled Cheese & my husband the daily special, Waffle & Chicken. Everything was sooo good. I don't know who Bruce is, but he cooks up a good egg scramble - eggs, choice of pork, hash browns, onion, bell pepper, mushrooms & cheese. The biscuit was good but the homemade apricot/strawberry jam was delicious. My husband's chicken was perfectly breaded & my son left nothing on his plate. There's a case with homemade pies, so we took a piece home with us. This place has been around for 50 years, now I know why.

    Harold Y.

    Great Food. Breakfast or Lunch. Try it, You'll like it. Always nice to stop and have either breakfast or lunch. Half way to Santa Barbara Area. .

    Half side salad with ranch dressing.
    Cassie L.

    This little spot off the beaten path may have been overlooked had it not been for Yelp! We ate here for lunch and their breakfast looks great too, everything is served all day. Had a grilled chicken sandwich on fresh ciabatta bread. Should have gone with the added avocado recommended by the server but I wasn't thinking. Added a side salad which was split into two to share. Great ranch dressing on the side. We upgraded to the beer battered onion rings that did not disappoint. I found a near whole mushroom covered in mozzarella cheese on the sandwich with crisp bacon. It was incredible, everything I'd hoped it would be and more. They bake their own bread! Don't overlook this gem just off the 101, convenient and we felt right at home. There's a giftshop too for souvenirs to help you remember this stop although our lunch was unforgettable.

    A wild horse lurks outside

    Stumbled across this retro diner when looking for a place to have lunch. Got lucky with the Wild Horse. Nowadays, these sorts of places are few and far between, so it's always a pleasure to spend time in one, even if you don't choose to dine at the counter with the swiveling high-backed seats. (Regret.) The rearing horse sculpture outside is a fun novelty, but just the beginning of all things western that you'll find inside, complete with a bison head on the wall and horse-themed pieces for sale by local artists. With its location right off the freeway next to a gas station, most will think that it's just a place for truckers and road trippers. However, I overheard a few parties having the familiar "I'm a regular" conversations with the waitress and even two ladies (who had apparently run into each other there) conversing about a neighbor friend they had in common. Food was good--we had a grilled chicken sandwich on foccacia (choice of accompanying cole slaw or fries) and veggie omelet. They also have your standard greasy spoon items like biscuits and gravy. The waitresses were very nice and by chance we also got to talk to the owner who coincidentally was eating there with her great grandchildren. On the way out there's a convenience store in a separate building (same owner) where you can get snacks, coffee, and gum for the road...even the local newspaper.

    Gravy with sausage bits
    Tuan D.

    A classic roadside diner with a small town vibe. Horse theme decor, The Cowboy Channel on the tv showing a rodeo broadcast, cute little gift shop, fresh baked pies everyday. The food surpassed your normal diner fare. Tri-tip melt was tender, well seasoned, and was smothered in a delicious BBQ sauce. The gravy was rich, creamyz and had sausage bits in it. Crispy fries dipped in the gravy is an amazing off-menu combo you must try!

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    2 months ago

    It's a wonderful place to sit down and enjoy a meal with lots of laughs and smiles and a very beautiful place

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    6 months ago

    Great food, service was great, the ambiance was amazing. I will definitely recommend this place.

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    1 year ago

    Just a classic roadside diner with better than expected food Very friendly staff I had the Patty Melt - reminded me of my youth

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    10 months ago

    First time visit today (11-18-2025) excellent food, friendly attitude, a genuine local haunt and definitely worth our repeat patronage!

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    2 years ago

    Good food and great service. Very homely vibe. Great stop if you are driving down to SoCal.

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    Many thanks for leaving your feedback with us! Always at your service!

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    2 years ago

    Local place to go for fifty years. Especially the pies. For years we would go there for breakfast with the friendly crowd

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    3 years ago

    The service sucks and the food is ok not great and not worth the time you must wait. The waitresses there are not friendly.

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    5 years ago

    Good option for a breakfast or lunch stop! We used the Yelp check in coupon to score a free coffee ;-)

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    Thank you Tristan for You great review. We'll see you soon

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    3 years ago

    They are the friendliest people! We stop there every time we drive on 101. Thank you for the food and service.

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    Thank you for the wonderful review. See you soon!

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    3 years ago

    It is a good small town restaurant. Good food and nice staff. It is a good place to stop for lunch or dinner.

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    Thank you Margarita we always enjoy you visiting us. See you soon

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    4 years ago

    New to the area so we had to try the cafe. Loved it. Loved the food and the service. We will definitely be coming back here

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    5 years ago

    Other than the flys the food was good but not worth the cost. The waitress was really nice. But I think it was pricy for the breakfast.

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