This restaurant has everything that you would expect from a vintage diner--from the shiny, slightly squeaky, tan leather seats to the dim, warm-toned overhead lighting to the curvature of the tables and chairs to the collection of pictures and wall decor to the smell of old, worn, yet well-loved air. The vibes are casual and almost mundane, but in a comforting way. I came in around early noon on a Friday to satiate some intense cravings for American breakfast, and there was no wait whatsoever. The owner highly recommended the beef dip sandwich, which we ordered, and I got a breakfast special of French toast with a side of hash potatoes. The price per item was around $15. The food was decent: the highlight of the beef sandwich dish was surprisingly the coleslaw and for the breakfast special plate, I really enjoyed the hash browns which were beautifully crisp as well as the sausages which were savory and juicy. They also served their beef sandwich dish with fresh pickles. This restaurant is sectioned off into two parts. When you enter, on the left is the bar area where you can casually catch a sports game and drink a draft beer. On the right is where the dining area is. The owners were welcoming and attentive and friendly, and I witnessed a couple regulars come in during the time I was dining so it seems like they've got a good community going on.

We visited here with our two kids and had a really great dinner. On a week night for dinner, there was no wait for us to get a table. The restaurant is family owned and has been a staple in the community for a very long time. We ordered the beef dip, tuna melt, cheeseburger, and chicken tenders kids meal. Everything came out fresh and we enjoyed our meal. They also had a full bar and a nice looking area to grab drinks with friends. We would definitely return in the future.

The atmosphere here is always casual and fun ! Service is on point food is brought to you in a kindly prompt and polite efficient manner. Food is hot and fresh pickles here are the bomb and it's good diner food fresh fun hot and ready you can catch a game have an adult conversation and fun in the bistro area or sit casually and dine with family in the restaurant section. Restrooms have handicap access and there's an outdoor space to have a moment . Clean and really good American Diner food thick fries with house dressing is the go to! Margret runs this place and it's always fun with a wonderful friendly neighborhood atmosphere.

One of the last standing coffee shop diner food cafes still standing! With a restaurant dining room on one side and a great divey little bar side the jolly jug is still around and delivering its nostalgic menu of beef dips, sandwiches, soups, salads, chili, breakfast and blue plate dinner plates. Menu is original and prices are still reasonable! Full bar and also great breakfast deals including a loco moco, fried rice and spam! Simon their bartender is super nice and hospitable. I am glad that the little nostalgic coffee shops are still standing especially since rod's grill recently closed in Arcadia. What a gem and institution. A great place to just grab a quick bite in coffee shop style with a trip down memory road! Fun fact it's only had two owners - the first retired and sold it to a new owner over 25 years ago and she kept the same menu and added a few Asian items on it. Try their homemade salad dressings too! Beef dip recommends and their homemade soup is great! The bar side is open late on weekends and the food menu is available there until the early evening then there is a limited food menu. They have a few tv screens to watch the dodgers on!

Had some business in El Monte and heard this place has been open for 77 years! So, I had to check it out. I ordered the Reuben, and my mom had the Tuna sandwich with soup. I'm a Reuben snob, and this one was A+, not the best I've had, but great nonetheless. It was served with potato salad, which was solid as well. My mom loved the tuna sandwich but said the chicken noodle soup was just okay. The owner was super nice and spoke to us a bit. She took over ownership 29 years ago, and the chef has been there for 40+ years. She was proud of her establishment adn food and made sure I checked out the adjoining bar. Glad I went. I would recommend and return.