Eric R.
Yelp
Hot Off The Griddle is relatively new to the Rocklin/Placer County dining scene, opening back in June, 2023, after purchasing the former Barn Burner Cafe. Hot Off The Griddle made some minor changes to the decor, made major changes to the menu, but kept a nearly identical format of great breakfast and lunch, served by friendly staff.
It's a little past the 07:00 in the morning opening time on Christmas eve, Sunday, December 24, 2023. What a better way to begin Christmas eve day than to begin the day by enjoying an amazing breakfast at a fine restaurant? You know you're in for a breakfast treat when you visit a restaurant that's open for breakfast and lunch only... and today... it was Hot Off The Griddle, located in Rocklin, CA.
As you enter the restaurant, you'll notice the small counter and the open kitchen and preparation area. On this Christmas eve, the dining room was decorated for the season. The dining room is very spacious, modestly furnished, and very welcoming. The double doors lead out to the large patio.
The restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch, and anything listed on the menu is available any time the restaurant is open. So if you're craving a cheeseburger for breakfast, you're in business!
From the "2, Two, Too" section of the breakfast menu, I went with sausage, scrambled eggs and biscuits and gravy. The menu describes this as, "2, Two, Too" are served with two eggs and your choice of bacon, sausage or ham. The "Too" choices are French toast, waffle, pancake or biscuits and gravy. Biscuits and gravy was a simple choice for me!
For meat, my choice was sausage, and Tiana offered me the choice between links or a patty; I sent with links. The sausage links were on the short side, but were quite fat, perfectly grilled, and simply delicious. Since no potatoes were included with this breakfast, I went with scrambled eggs, which are "standalone" delicious without potatoes. Like the sausage links, my eggs were cooked to perfection. The chef truly has talent.
Biscuits and gravy is a great description, as the breakfast included TWO biscuits, split in half and covered with a generous portion of country gravy. The biscuits were fresh, flaky on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside. I assume the biscuits were made in-house, as they were delicious and amazingly fresh.
The gravy was a delicious sausage-based country gravy, which was thick, rich and like the rest of my breakfast, simply delicious. About halfway through my breakfast, Tiana came over and asked me if I'd like more gravy - count me in! - went into the kitchen, and returned with a small bowl of extra gravy. That was a nice touch!
The breakfast was simply delicious, as everything was fresh, and cooked to order, and very filling, as I didn't eat anything else until dinner. You truly will be satisfied when you enjoy breakfast at Hot Off The Griddle!
The breakfast was simply amazingly delicious, the dining room was comfortable, and the service given by Talia was fast and friendly. Hot Off The Griddle serves great food, and keeps the tradition of a fine breakfast restaurant alive and well in Rocklin, CA.
On this Christmas eve morning, I truly enjoyed my breakfast, and the entire dining experience. I give this wonderful restaurant 5 stars! You can bet your burger that I'll be back for more...