Across California, of the 1,171 diners we list, 1,123 give a phone number and 852 have a website. 121 are branches of national chains — Black Bear Diner (85), Denny's (29), Mel's Drive-In (6); the remaining 1050 are independent. By what they offer: 130 serve pancakes, 72 serve milkshakes, 63 serve breakfast all day. The longest-running is Columbia Restaurant, in business since 1905. 37 describe themselves as family-owned.
Top 10 diners in California
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Black Bear DinerSuisun City
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2Brandon's DinerOntario
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3Dude's Drive InnRedding
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5Malt ShopBakersfield
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6Mason Diner (Cafe Mason)San Francisco
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7Lucky BoyPasadena
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8JT's DinerPalm Desert
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9NORMS RestaurantWhittier
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10Skillets DinerBakersfield
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single diner are listed further down this page.
- Los Angeles65
- San Francisco50
- San Diego28
- Sacramento21
- Bakersfield19
- Lancaster16
- Long Beach15
- Oceanside13
- San Jose13
- Fremont12
- Riverside12
- Santa Rosa12
- Fresno10
- Newport Beach10
- Redding10
- Huntington Beach9
- Santa Monica9
- Burbank8
- Orange8
- Santa Clarita8
- Costa Mesa7
- Fountain Valley7
- Oakland7
- Palm Desert7
- Santa Ana7
- Santa Barbara7
- Santa Cruz7
- Stockton7
- Hemet6
- Manteca6
- Monterey6
- Murrieta6
- Petaluma6
- Victorville6
- Walnut Creek6
- Whittier6
- Woodland6
- Yucca Valley6
- Anaheim5
- Antioch5
- Chico5
- Corona5
- Hayward5
- Lodi5
- Mission Viejo5
- Modesto5
- Palmdale5
- San Bernardino5
- San Pedro5
- Simi Valley5
- Vallejo5
- Visalia5
- Auburn4
- Barstow4
- Berkeley4
- Carson4
- Chino4
- Citrus Heights4
- Concord4
- Elk Grove4
- Fontana4
- Gardena4
- Hesperia4
- La Habra4
- Los Altos4
- Menifee4
- Milpitas4
- Napa4
- North Hollywood4
- Ontario4
- Oxnard4
- Pasadena4
- Paso Robles4
- Pomona4
- Rancho Cucamonga4
- Rohnert Park4
- San Clemente4
- San Leandro4
- San Marcos4
- South San Francisco4
- Sunnyvale4
- Temecula4
- Torrance4
- Tracy4
- Vacaville4
- Van Nuys4
- Vista4
- West Sacramento4
- Yreka4
- Alhambra3
- Alturas3
- Arcata3
- Beverly Hills3
- Brentwood3
- Colton3
- Culver City3
- El Cajon3
- El Monte3
- Encinitas3
- Fortuna3
- Glendale3
- Glendora3
- Hanford3
- Indio3
- Inglewood3
- Irvine3
- Jackson3
- Laguna Beach3
- Los Banos3
- Marina3
- Merced3
- Pinole3
- Pismo Beach3
- Pittsburg3
- Placerville3
- Pleasanton3
- Red Bluff3
- Redondo Beach3
- Rosamond3
- Roseville3
- San Luis Obispo3
- San Mateo3
- San Rafael3
- Signal Hill3
- Upland3
- Westminster3
- Yuba City3
Other towns in California
One diner each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Crazy Otto's DinerActon
33317 Santiago Rd, Acton, CA 93510
Waffles
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Little J's AlbanyAlbany
540 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706
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Fox's RestaurantAltadena
2426 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001
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Road Runner's Retreat signAmboy
Road Runners Retreat, Amboy, CA 92304
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Rodz GrillAngels Camp
730 S Main St, Angels Camp, CA 95222
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The Oaks RestaurantAngelus Oaks
37676 CA-38, Angelus Oaks, CA 92305
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Tom's Famous Family Restaurant 19Apple Valley
22095 Outer Hwy 18 S, Apple Valley, CA 92307-3919
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Virginia's KitchenArcadia
31 E Duarte Rd, Arcadia, CA 91006-3512
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Chef's Coffee ShopArcadia
13 E Live Oak Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006
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Country KitchenArroyo Grande
775 El Camino Real, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Since 1939
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Francisco's Country KitchenArroyo Grande
1488 E Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Family-owned
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Black Bear DinerArvin
5542 Laval Rd, Arvin, CA 93203
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Country Touch CafeAtascadero
8135 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Family-owned
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A-Town DinerAtascadero
7305 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
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Brooks Ranch RestaurantAtwater
975 Bellevue Rd, Atwater, CA 95301
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Original Jack's Country KitchenAvalon
118 Catalina Ave, Avalon, CA 90704
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Gus Jr #7Banning
3559 W Ramsey St, Banning, CA 92220
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Krzy Egg HouseBanning
300 S Highland Springs Ave Ste 6A, Banning, CA 92220
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NORMS RestaurantBellflower
17844 Lakewood Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706
Since 1949
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Bellflower DinerBellflower
17018 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706
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Spanky'sBen Lomond
9520 Hwy 9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
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Mountain MunchiesBig Bear Lake
42171 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
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Steaks n CakesBlythe
1871 E Hobsonway, Blythe, CA 92225
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Courtesy Coffee ShopBlythe
800 W Hobsonway, Blythe, CA 92225-1416
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Brownie's DinerBrawley
990 Main St, Brawley, CA 92227
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John's PlaceBrea
1201 W Central Ave, Brea, CA 92821
Since 1987
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Ruby's DinerBrea
215 S Brea Blvd Ste 103, Brea, CA 92821
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Mother Hubbard's RestaurantBuellton
373 Avenue of Flags, Buellton, CA 93427-9474
Waffles
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Black Bear DinerBuena Park
7005 Knott Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620
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Paul's PlaceBuena Park
7012 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90621
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ReveryBurlingame
1766 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 94010
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Patty’s DinerBurlingame
1184 Broadway, Burlingame, CA 94010
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Pit Stop DinerCabazon
49806 Seminole Dr, Cabazon, CA 92230
Waffles
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Ruby's DinerCabazon
49000 Seminole Dr, Cabazon, CA 92230
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Denny'sCalexico
921 Salvador Guilin St, Calexico, CA 92231-3403
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Cafe SaraforniaCalistoga
1413 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, CA 94515
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13 Area Chow HallCamp Pendleton Marine Corps Base
501-595 14th St, Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base, CA 92058
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Oak Shores Malt Shop & RestaurantCampo
2425 Lake Morena Dr, Campo, CA 91906
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Nat's West CafeCanoga Park
8336 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Canoga Park, CA 91304-2344
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Denny'sCanoga Park
8330 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Canoga Park, CA 91304-2342
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Capitola DinerCapitola
1900 41st Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
Since 1947
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The Cook HouseCapitola
706 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
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Ruby's DinerCarlsbad
5630 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008-4456
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Friar Tuck'sCarmel-By-The-Sea
Dolores Street & 5th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
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Tommie's Castaic CafeCastaic
31526 Castaic Rd, Castaic, CA 91384
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Doug's PlaceCastro Valley
20871 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Since 1978
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Shari's Cafe and PiesCastro Valley
3360 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
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Michael's CafeCathedral City
35955 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234
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Hot Rod DinerCeres
1515 Herndon Rd, Ceres, CA 95307-4419
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Sam's CafeCeres
3052 W 5th St, Ceres, CA 95307-3748
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Johnny RocketsCerritos
119 Los Cerritos Mall, Cerritos, CA 90703
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Fantastic CafeCerritos
16480 Norwalk Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
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Flooky's - ChatsworthChatsworth
20539 Devonshire St, Chatsworth, CA 91311
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Flo's Country CafeCherry Valley
10140 Beaumont Ave, Cherry Valley, CA 92223
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Cotton Candy DinerChester
300 Main St, Chester, CA 96020
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Red Top Café & RestauratChowchilla
22794 Lincoln Rd, Chowchilla, CA 93610
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Denny'sChula Vista
Chula Vista, CA
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Broadway DinerChula Vista
1187 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911
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Village GrilleClaremont
148 Yale Ave, Claremont, CA 91711-4722
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Trejos DinerClearlake
3900 Baylis Ave, Clearlake, CA 95422-8161
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Country Kitchen CafeClearlake Oaks
13300 CA-20, Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423
Waffles
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Zini's DinerCloverdale
796 S Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale, CA 95425
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Jeb's Blueberry HillClovis
356 Pollasky Ave, Clovis, CA 93612
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Jus' Jo's Country KitchenClovis
701 W Shaw Ave, Clovis, CA 93612
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Deuces DinerCoarsegold
711 Lucky Ln, Coarsegold, CA 93614
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Black Bear DinerColma
4927 Junipero Serra Blvd, Colma, CA 94014
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Market Street GrillColusa
415 Market St, Colusa, CA 95932-2423
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Country StopColusa
619 Fremont St, Colusa, CA 95932
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Ruby's DinerCommerce
100 Citadel Dr, Commerce, CA 90040-1523
Since 1982
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Ozzie's DinerCommerce
7780 E, 7780 Slauson Ave, Commerce, CA 90040
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Trattoria La CavaCompton
1118 Victoria Street, Compton, CA 70811\n
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McBrayer's Hometown CafeCorning
1081 Solano St, Corning, CA 96021-3235
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Clayton's Coffee ShopCoronado
979 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
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Costa's Family RestaurantCovina
851 E San Bernardino Rd, Covina, CA 91723
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CC Diner and Ice CreamCrescent City
1319 Northcrest Dr, Crescent City, CA 95531-2322
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Crestline CafeCrestline
23943 Lake Dr, Crestline, CA 92325
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Tom's Place ResortCrowley Lake
8180 Crowley Lake Dr, Crowley Lake, CA 93546
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Farmers DenCrows Landing
9952 Crows Landing Rd, Crows Landing, CA 95313
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Howard's Coffee ShopCypress
4780 Lincoln Ave, Cypress, CA 90630
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Toll Road RestaurantDEATH VALLEY
51880 CA-190, DEATH VALLEY, CA 92328
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Black Bear DinerDanville
807 Camino Ramon, Danville, CA 94526
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Black Bear Diner DavisDavis
255 2nd St, Davis, CA 95616-4635
Since 1995
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Del Mar DinerDel Mar
2638 Del Mar Heights Rd, Del Mar, CA 92014
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The Cottage Too restaurantDesert Hot Springs
66230 Pierson Blvd, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
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Debs FrostyDiamond Springs
460 Pleasant Valley Rd, Diamond Springs, CA 95619
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Perko's CafeDinuba
910 N Alta Ave, Dinuba, CA 93618
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Big Al's DinerDiscovery Bay
14870 Highway 4, Discovery Bay, CA 94505
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Mom's & Pop's DinerDos Palos
2042 Blossom St, Dos Palos, CA 93620
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Abby's Diner at the Y CafeDos Palos
16447 CA-33, Dos Palos, CA 93620
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Black Bear Diner DowneyDowney
7900 Florence Ave, Downey, CA 90240
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Boys BurgerDowney
9090 Imperial Hwy., Downey, CA 90242
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MexicanisimoDuarte
1306 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010-3010
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The Copper SkilletDublin
7265 Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568
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Red Tractor CafeDublin
4920 Dublin Blvd #220, Dublin, CA 94568
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Penny's DinerDunsmuir
4000 Siskiyou Ave, Dunsmuir, CA 96025
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Carrows RestaurantsEl Centro
1002 N Imperial Ave, El Centro, CA 92243
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Bread & ButterEl Segundo
630 N Pacific Coast Hwy #2A, El Segundo, CA 90245
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Wendy's PlaceEl Segundo
107 W Grand Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245
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Tina's Place RestaurantEl Sobrante
4241 Valley View Rd, El Sobrante, CA 94803
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Black Bear Diner EmeryvilleEmeryville
5750 Christie Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608
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Rudy's Can't Fail CafeEmeryville
4081 Hollis St, Emeryville, CA 94608-3505
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Fromin's RestaurantEncino
17615 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316
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Sns Diner LlcEncino
4917 Genesta Ave, Encino, CA 91316-3438
Since 2013
Lunch and dinner
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Hula'sEscalon
2261 Jackson Ave #2050, Escalon, CA 95320
Since 1974
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Pegah's KitchenEscondido
912 S Redwood St, Escondido, CA 92025
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Baps! RestaurantEscondido
2680 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
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Adel's RestaurantEureka
1724 Broadway St, Eureka, CA 95501
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Kristina's RestaurantEureka
250 W 5th St, Eureka, CA 95501
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Exeter Whistle Stop DinerExeter
401 E Pine St, Exeter, CA 93221
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The Original Mels DinerFairfield
1501 Travis Blvd Ste 2, Fairfield, CA 94533
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Sunset GrillFairfield
Fairfield, CA 94533
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Boss Hoggs Country KitchenFarmersville
235 N Farmersville Blvd, Farmersville, CA 93223-1551
Since 1939
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Poppa Joe'sFerndale
409 Main St, Ferndale, CA 95536
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Herbalife Nutricion y SaludFillmore
341 Central Ave, Fillmore, CA 93015
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Blue Flame DinerFirebaugh
1255 O St, Firebaugh, CA 93622
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Pei Wei Asian DinerFolsom
2371 Iron Point Rd, Folsom, CA 95630
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The Original Mel's DinerFolsom
13399 Folsom Blvd, Folsom, CA 95630
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Three Little BirdsFort Jones
11943 Main St, Fort Jones, CA 96032
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Black Bear DinerFullerton
1011 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832-1350
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Shorty'zFullerton
1631 N Placentia Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831
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Velvet Grill and CreameryGalt
400 4th St #100, Galt, CA 95632
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Old Town DinerGalt
227 S Lincoln Way, Galt, CA 95632
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Eel River CafeGarberville
801 Redwood Dr, Garberville, CA 95542
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Kaye's KitchenGarden Grove
12939 Main St, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Since 1953
Family-owned
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Black Bear DinerGilroy
395 Leavesley Rd, Gilroy, CA 95020
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Black Bear Diner WestGilroy
7877 Wren Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020
Since 1995
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Ranch HouseGorman
49713 Gorman Post Rd, Gorman, CA 93243
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Happy Apple KitchenGrass Valley
18532 Colfax Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 95945
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Fifi's DinerGreenbrae
284 Bon Air Ctr, Greenbrae, CA 94904
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Black Bear Diner GridleyGridley
1586 Highway 99, Gridley, CA 95948
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Denny'sHawthorne
14301 S Inglewood Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250
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Chips RestaurantHawthorne
11908 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250
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Ocean DinerHermosa Beach
959 Aviation Blvd, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-4019
Waffles
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Jenny's DinerHighland
7750 Palm Ave Ste R, Highland, CA 92346
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Jovi's PitstopHighland
27141 Baseline St, Highland, CA 92346-3111
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Hot Rod DinerHilmar
8155 Lander Ave, Hilmar, CA 95324
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Jerry's of HollisterHollister
111 San Felipe Rd, Hollister, CA 95023
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Hamilton'sHughson
7313 Hughson Ave, Hughson, CA 95326
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NORMS RestaurantHuntington Park
2500 E Slauson Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255
Since 1949
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Havery’s Diner & General StoreIdyllwild
24400 Canyon Trail Dr, Idyllwild, CA 92549
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Smoke CafeJamestown
18191 Main St, Jamestown, CA 95327-9748
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JT Country KitchenJoshua Tree
61768 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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Crossroads CafeJoshua Tree
61715 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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Miner's DinerJulian
2134 Main St, Julian, CA 92036
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Riviera Family RestaurantJurupa Valley
5633 Mission Blvd, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
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Chubby's DinerKerman
15047 W Whitesbridge Ave, Kerman, CA 93630
Since 1987
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Cheryl's DinerKernville
11030 Kernville Rd, Kernville, CA 93238
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Cracked Egg CafeKernville
10 Big Blue Rd, Kernville, CA 93238
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Yesy's RestaurantKing City
5 Broadway Cir, King City, CA 93930
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Log Cabin DinerKlamath
301 CA-169, Klamath, CA 95548
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Jeremy's Coffee ShopLa Crescenta
3009 Honolulu Ave, La Crescenta, CA 91214
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Coco's Bakery & RestaurantLa Mesa
5550 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
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Shirley's KitchenLa Mesa
7118 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
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DennysLa Mirada
14300 Firestone Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638
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Denny'sLa Mirada
La Mirada, CA
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Johnie's Jr BroilerLa Palma
7811 Valley View St, La Palma, CA 90623
Since 1967
Family-owned
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Duke'sLa Puente
14350 Valley Blvd, La Puente, CA 91746
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MAXCY'S GRILL LA QUINTALa Quinta
79305 Highway 111 Ste 1, La Quinta, CA 92253
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Roberta's Village InnLa Verne
2326 D St, La Verne, CA 91750
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Mr. D's DinerLa Verne
919 Foothill Blvd, La Verne, CA 91750-3235
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Woody's DinerLaguna Hills
24321 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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Ruby's DinerLaguna Hills
24155 Laguna Hills Mall Ste 1840, Laguna Hills, CA 92653-3667
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Nelda's DinerLake Isabella
5128 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
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Cafe 67Lakeside
12381 Mapleview St, Lakeside, CA 92040-1737
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Sunrise CafeLakewood
4101 Lakewood Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90712-3838
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Gott's RoadsideLarkspur
302 Bon Air Center, Larkspur, CA 94904
Since 1999
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Nicely's RestaurantLee Vining
51343 US-395, Lee Vining, CA 93541
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White Top RestaurantLemoore
1110 W D St, Lemoore, CA 93245
Since 1965
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Chubby's DinerLemoore
855 N Lemoore Ave #170, Lemoore, CA 93245
Since 1987
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Sterling CafeLincoln
820 Sterling Pkwy 10 10, Lincoln, CA 95648
Family-owned
Waffles
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The Riata Diner & TavernLivermore
190 S J St, Livermore, CA 94550
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833 Brick CafeLivermore
833 E Stanley Blvd, Livermore, CA 94550
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Country CafeLockeford
18700 N Highway 88, Lockeford, CA 95237
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Rich Plate Restaurant and CafeLockeford
13410 E Highway 88, Lockeford, CA 95237-9448
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Hungry FlatsLockwood
67997 Jolon Road, Lockwood, CA 93932
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Mr G's Coffee ShopLomita
1968 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717
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Hot N TotLomita
2347 CA-1, Lomita, CA 90717
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Budget CafeLompoc
832 E Ocean Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436
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Mt Whitney RestaurantLone Pine
227 S Main St, Lone Pine, CA 93545
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The Diner of Los GatosLos Gatos
235 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95030-5308
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Lou's Coffee ShopLos Gatos
15691 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
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Jack's RestaurantLos Molinos
7875 CA-99, Los Molinos, CA 96055
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Black Bear DinerMadera
1209 E Almond Ave, Madera, CA 93637
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Hilltop CafeMagalia
14112 Skyway, Magalia, CA 95954
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Country KitchenMalibu
21239 CA-1, Malibu, CA 90265
Since 1939
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The KettleManhattan Beach
1138 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-5330
Since 1973
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Tina's DinerMaricopa
346 California St, Maricopa, CA 93252
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Edie's DinerMarina del Rey
4211 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
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Happy Burger DinerMariposa
5120 CA-140, Mariposa, CA 95338
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Sal's Family KitchenMartinez
823 Main St, Martinez, CA 94553
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Tj's CafeMartinez
3210 Pacheco Blvd, Martinez, CA 94553-2121
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Mom's DinerMarysville
5915 Lindhurst Ave, Marysville, CA 95901
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Tracey's DinerMarysville
724 J St, Marysville, CA 95901-5210
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Kim's Country CafeMaxwell
320 Old Highway 99, Maxwell, CA 95955
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Idle Spur CafeMcFarland
31911 CA-46, McFarland, CA 93250
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Peter's CafeMillbrae
10 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030
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Le Roy'sMonrovia
523 W Huntington Dr, Monrovia, CA 91016
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Lucy's Lounge & GrillMonte Rio
20391 Highway 116, Monte Rio, CA 95462
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Dal Rae RestaurantMontebello
9023 E Washington Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640
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J & SMontebello
887 N Garfield Ave, Montebello, CA 90640
BEFORE YOU GO
Before your next diner visit
Plan breakfast, check late-night service and organise a group.
