Brandon's Diner

It’s one of those places you tell yourself (not even after but DURING ) lI’ll never come back here again”. They shuffle you in and shotgun your party into a seat then three or four different people come and ask you the SAME question: anything to drink? So by the time you repeat the order for the umpteenth time you assume the service will follow this rhythm right? WRONG. if you don’t immediately know your food order when they return with your drinks, you will be left sitting there anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes twiddling your thumbs. It won’t help trying to look around like you’re searching for anybody because no one will be present to even catch a sideways glance from you. Once you do get your order in, they’ll bring it without any condiments and hardly finish a sentence asking if you’d like anything extra. Another 20 minutes will pass by. Meanwhile, you’re looking at your runny eggs you could’ve made at home for $.30 apiece and try to smear the entire plate around to try and make some semblance of an edible entrée. The check routine will go about the same-the waitress today actually told us “you can just give the payment to me and I’ll take it up”. Yeah, that’s if she ever comes back which she didn’t. And this is the experience when we do come here after not being back for a few months I don’t know why we haven’t learned by now, but there is a new breakfast spot across the street that JUST opened up. So we intend to try that before returning here again. I mean, the bar is set so low it’s not like you would have to do much to come in ahead above this place

1. Our food was delicious. 2. The atmosphere was diverse. People young and old, in a large group or party of one, looked as if they enjoyed their dine experience as well. 3. I especially enjoyed our server, she was a doll. She had the sweetest spirit and made her customers feel comfortable. Thank you for possessing great customer service and social skills. I, as a consumer, love when a person takes pride in their job and themselves. I wish I had remembered her name. 4. Given the area, the diner is in, I did not know what to expect as far as the local transients are concerned. It's not that I mind the people loitering or whatever, but sometimes it can be off-putting for us patrons because of safety concerns. The diner was well kept, so there aren't any complaints there.

Great place to eat and amazing staff! Affordable prices and I loved the breakfast burrito!

Service is very friendly. The food is very fresh with lots of variety and the portion size is huge so come hungry. For those who need to watch your salt, I would however not recommend the pastrami sandwich which was a very generous portion size and we took it as takeout. As others have said the French fries are to die for! They also serve their entire menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day long. Definitely returning to try more.

The food lacks flavor and taste, even the syrup. If you like waffles don’t order them here. The batter used for the waffles is pretty bland and lacking any really flavor. The French toast was pretty much the same with a heavy egg flavor. The strawberry pancake was okay. The veggie omelette did have a nice amount of veggies mixed in . As far as service had to wait awhile to be served after being seated , while sitting multiple times while other tables before mine were assisted. Entire tables drinks were brought and waiter didn’t notice he forgot mine and he was ready to take our order until I brought it up as I was trying to be patient.

The food was so delicious. Hands down the best French toast, pastrami and waffles I’ve ever tried. Everything was made very fresh. I definitely recommend eating here if you’re passing through, it’s nice quiet and clean. However, I also got a chicken burrito, I didn’t like it, it was very dry.

I love this place we enjoy happy hour. The bar area is great for ADULTS! I don't understand why a FAMILY would bring children under 18 and especially under 5yrs. Adults want adult conversation not a chatting child! I need adults children have a family time in the restaurant area.

Always busy when you enter, which is not a bad thingfor being next to a hotel, you're greeted right away and staff has always been pleasant. A side of biscuits and side of gravy are cheaper than the actual order of it, so heads up to ask for them separately or you'll be charged for the platter lol Food is always great and staff make it even better

I would give this place 4 out of 5! Service was awesome! Our server was a young girl very friendly and got everything right. We ordered mix fajitas, chicken flautas, i tried a Martini which wasn't bad and my husband got his 805. Flautas were tasty the tortillas was crispy. Ambiance was great, there was a juke box! I have this app for another place so it was easy to find Thos diner. I played a few songs. The only complain I have is the volume was low, a little too low. I will come back! Thank you for your friendly service!

The food was good but for dessert we ordered a slice of cheese cake took the cake we should have had the Cheese cake first! Happy server and nice looking dining room!

What a great place to eat, the waitresses are friendly and professional (and easy on the eyes), but most importantly the food was delicious!

The service is very inviting and a wide range of menu items to choose from. The food portion size are huge so come hungry. However if you have to reduce salted foods I would recommend not having the pastrami sandwich which we had as take out to bring home. As for the French fries they are amazing! This diner is a must for service, quality, variety, and portion size. Definitely returning soon!

This place is amazing always the best food & place to hang out with the kids & fam such nice staff always very attentive and helpful

I just left this dinner very disappointed with a bad taste in my mouth, we went for lunch. I ordered the red chilaquiles, the worst l ever had? No cheese, no onions ? No sour cream? With some mushed potatoes, coffee was tasteless, service was good, food wise no,

Amazing diner spot for you and your companions and family!! My cousin and I always meet here for brunch and mimosas! Never leave disappointed!! Thank you again Ms Erika!!!

Visited this location with the family for the first time and it was a great experience. The waitress was very polite and welcoming. She always checked on us and constantly asked if we needed refills and refilled my coffee every time as needed. I ordered the chicken fajitas which were very delicious and juicy. The vegetables were grilled perfectly and the chicken had so much flavor. My wife ordered chicken and waffles and she loved them very much ! The music and the art on the walls are beautiful. We had a great time eating here and we will definitely come back again.

My wife went to a late breakfast at Brandon's while we wait for my truck to worked on. We so impressed with meal we had. My wife was curious about the Menudo so our waitress Jamie Lynn asked if we would like to try a little sample and we thought that was really cool. What a wonderful flavor it was so we ordered a bowl and shared it along with our breakfast that we both ordered, the chili-chilies and skillet meal. It was so good and my wife was so pleased to find a place that had good Menudo.. we also would like to say thank you Jamie Lynn who was such a pleasure to have as our server and I made the whole experience special. Thank you for the great food and great service.. We will be back....

Very clean and the food is good. The staff really makes you feel at home. In fact we are going there for dinner tonight.

Went for breakfast, with 3 others. No wait to be seated, server was really sweet and friendly and helped with menu options. Deducting one star because it didn't look very clean, there was a gnat pestering us the whole time, and we were seated in a booth where the paint was peeling. My husband had a breakfast burrito, it was huge! I had the huevos rancheros, it was pretty filling and tasty. The pancakes were surprisingly fluffy and delicious. Though it's not my first choice, I'd go back, the food was great!

Ordered carne asada fries, Chile verde fries, and Chile verde breakfast plate along with two flights of mimosas (multiple flavors to choose from). Food was fantastic, service was great even though the place was packed. Definitely recommended this spot.

Alba was such a great server. She always has a smile on her face and is very cheerful. She is knowledgeable on the menu and always answers my questions. I come to this location specifically because of her service. Ati also walked around the floor welcoming all guests. Ati greeted me, poured me coffee and asked how my visit was. I will definitely return!

Food was delicious and there was plenty! Coffee was hot and the servers checked on you frequently! They were awesome!! The restaurant is a true diner with full menu being available all day! Pastries and desserts are available too. By the crowd in there on a Friday morning, this is a great place to be!

love the Ambiance always get greater at the door. The servers know my order and when i'm in the mood for something new they always give me the best recommendations. Coffee is alway hot and fresh. Love the Gravy and menudo on sundays

This is a cool little spot, great portions , reasonable prices and good customer service.

Highly recommended. Ask for Alba she is amazing, so attentive and helpful. Food portions are amazing. Happy Hour Mon $4 Margaritas Huevos Rancheros Friendly ambiance

Never been here. Seen it for years. So me and the wife decided to try it. To start they got her order wrong. She asked for Green Enchilada plate and initially they brought red. The waitress apologized and said they would fix it. And this is what she returned with... the taste was horrible. No lie it tasted like Herdez green Chili poured over the enchilada with two Kraft single cheese slices thrown over it... horrible! And my plate. The Wet Chimichanga tasted no different. Same Green Herdez sauce saturated over it. I do not recommend this place. At all... man the place looks goods. Ambiance is nice... but maaaaan them Kraft singles on the Herdez Sauce Enchiladas was disrespectful to my ancestors haha Brandon's Diner you get the 1st Nasty Award of 2025.

This place was amazing! The food , the service, the ambiance, EVERYTHING! They were really busy when we got there and we expected there would be a wait. But once our party was called the service was so prompt! I was amazed to see how hard everyone was working. We were offered drinks right away and that's always a plus for me! Our server took time to acknowledged us even though I could see she was busy with other tables. She introduced herself, (Mayra) told us she would be right with us to take our order. Another plus for me! As for the food, they have a big selection from breakfast, lunch and dinner. Everyone in our table was satisfied with their meals. Chile verde omelette was delicious and came with 2 sides. Also had a bite of their crepes my daughter ordered and they were very tasty. Our server really went above and beyond to provide excellent service! And the food was amazing.

There are worse places to eat in Moreno Valley. Of course, there are better - but the inventory of restaurants in MoVal is still pretty grim. So you may end up at Brandon's. The neighborhood leaves a lot to be desired. It shares a parking lot with a motel that has hopefully seen better days because in the present day it's pretty sketch. But if you can get past that, you can find a decent breakfast at Brandon's. I had the Breakfast Quesadilla with Grilled Flour Tortilla With Scrambled Eggs, Potatoes, Cheese, Guacamole & Sour Cream. It was enormous and not bad. My friend had one of the "skillets" (not served in a skillet by the way). It was also enormous and OK. The coffee was decent and the service fast and efficient. It does appear they have a liquor license so if you are a little stressed by anything you saw in the parking lot, you can get a Mimosa. And prices are very reasonable for the huge portions. I would do this location of this small chain again, but it wouldn't be a top choice.

Moreno Valley staple for sure--- they never fail!! Scrambles are really good! Pancakes are huge! -- nothing on the menu disappoints

Me and wifey would go every Sunday for the outstanding menudo a must for us , But our last visit the menudo HAD LARGE CHUNKS OF TRIPE we did not enjoy it simply because of that . SO PLEASE KEEP IT LIKE IT WAS WITH TRIPE CUT IN TINY PEACES Thank you

Great customer service being that it was my first time at Brandon's Diner, the ambiance was relaxing and everyone seemed to get along just fine. However, I am disappointed with my pancakes, as felt to have been overdone.

Key word is diner. Extensive menu, good service and daily specials that give you a value option. I had the Friday fish tacos. They were cod served on double tortillas with a cabbage slaw. Pico de gallo was extra. They had plenty of beer and wine options and you can get anything on the menu anytime, breakfast, lunch and dinner. The 4 stars is because one of orders was incorrect. Cheese was added where it was specifically asked to be deleted. But who doesn't want cheese? Food-5 Service-4 Value-5

555555Star.....IJS..My opinion my review.. If you looking for a great place to chill and enjoy breakfast. Brandon's Moreno Valley is the spot. From the water to the coffee to the great breakfast. Grits, Bacon is just like I like it.. The service is outstanding. If your in the IE stop in and check it out.. My server Mayra is the best Love you

This review is solely on the red chilaquiles I ordered for take out. Disgusting. It was a soupy soggy canned sauce mess. And greasy. Never will I order from Brandon's diner.

Busy place. First time coming here with some friends. Food was just basic, got the grande appetizer platter and the kitchen sink omelet, and not much flavor. The ambiance was decent. The margarita flight wasn't very good, most of them tasted like medicine made with cheap liquor, the classic one was good. My husband got the breakfast burger, he didn't even finish it the egg was extremely undercooked, the egg whites shouldn't be clear and runny.Probably won't come back.

At it again and the pleasure never ends. Good eat's and Lovely greets!!! Will never be hungry here and it's only getting better

Great service, I have met a least 6 of the waitresses and they are all awesome. Great breakfast with a variety of dishes. The diner also has a bar in case of an early cocktail like a bleedy Mary. A very joyful place.

Brandon's is a neighborhood standard for a while for casual dining and drinks in the area. The staff has always been welcoming and friendly. We usually prefer to sit in the bar area. There are plenty of tables rather than booths and the room is well lit, open with music usually playing and big screen TVs of the latest games that are on. We happen to go on a later dinner last night. We were greeted very warmly by our server Jennifer. She remembered us right away and offered us our favorite drinks! She immediately made our drinks, including my favorite cocktail. Jennifer seemed a little nervous about how I would like the way she made my drink and checked on me. I told her that it was the best I've had at Brandon's yet. The drink was perfectly balanced with all the ingredients. I can tell she made it with care and it showed. We proceeded to order our food. We appreciate the great selection. I ordered the corned beef hash with eggs, while my wife wanted freshly made taquitos and my Mom has a taco and a bowl of soup. All were very tasty and made fresh. I rounded off our food with another drink! It was such a pleasant experience, thanks to Jennifer. We also love the fact that were were able to order breakfast, appetizers, soup and drinks all in one place. Absolutely appreciate the diverse menu and availability all made expertly.

The food never disappoints!! The service is right on time My server "Erica" never let my coffee get cold, she serves with a smile , and I love her accent

My wife and I enjoy coming to eat here for breakfast. I finally ordered a michelada. Took two sips and wasn't satisfied with the ingredients they put in it. We are bartenders and Worcester doesn't belong in a michelada. When I asked to remake the michi without it, Lorena told us that's against the policy. I could not drink it and the place still charged me for it.

The hubby and I came here for breakfast on Wednesday, for the first time. I'm not really sure why it took us so long! The food was pretty good!! The parking, not so great! I really thought that the fact that they're in the same parking lot as a hotel there wouldn't be a problem finding a spot, but there was. Either way, we got in and seated quickly. Restaurant was clean. Lots of seating area. I ordered Maria's Omelette. So good! It came with avocado and sour cream and it definitely didn't fail to give you that! The hubby ordered crunchy French toast. It was good, Definitely crunchy! (He ate most of my plate!) We will definitely come back for other items on the menu that we want to try.

This past Saturday, my mother-in-law wanted to celebrate her birthday at her favorite restaurant, Brandon's, specifically the one in Moreno Valley! We have been to some other Brandon's locations, and let me tell you, we ALL agree the one on Sunnymead is the best BY FAR. From the friendliness of staff, to the amazing food cooked to perfection every time, to even the standard of cleanliness that always exceeds our expectations. This Saturday was extremely special and the staff was SO kind and helpful. Our server was Peter, and he was just the absolute best. He handled our party of approx. 30 people with such grace and attentiveness. The party would not have been the same without him. The manager, Ati, helped me set the event up and was extremely helpful. We love this Brandon's!

We have been here a couple of times. Every time we have been here, we have had excellent service, as well as excellent food. I would recommend it to anyone who just wants to have service with a smile

Fast service, accurate orders filled, friendly staff, great food. Prices are comparative to other similar diners.

I came to Brandon's diner with my family prior to skydiving the following day in perris. This place is as good if not significantly better than IHOP. I kid you not, it is amazing. The selection of delicious foods were astounding. I ordered a salad of course with tuna, we also ordered fajitas, with beans, rice and sour cream. There was turkey clubs ordered as well. There was one server which was a huge disappointment because it took longer for us to get our order in and out. But he was as snappy as he could be. The food ordered was massive. It tasted great and we couldn't finish it all. Our bill was small too about 30$ for all this food. The service was average though but who could blame one server with 5 separate tables who also ordered alot of food. The ambiance outside is gloomy and deserted. We stated by at a local hotel and it was surrounded by loitering.

Great service and good food portions! Came with a large group midday, they took wonderful care of us and the ambiance was cozy

Service is amazing and food is on point. The Philly Cheesesteak sandwich was so good. Staff is friendly and attentive. Our waiter, Peter, went above and beyond to provide great service to our group. The manager, Ati, runs the diner like a well oiled machine. We always love eating at Brandon's!

Food was good and the service was friendly and quick considering how full the restaurant was.

The overall service was phenomenal! The waitresses were really friendly and also empathetic. Really cool people! The food came out great! Yum! The Horchata was the bomb (so much so I asked for a to go for it) and so was the Angry Orchard! Will definitely be going there again for the foreseeable future and you should too! You won't regret it

Had dinner here , staff was great, but food was a joke. The fried chicken was very small, fried shrimp was the size of pop corn shrimp , and the Rib Eye Steak was just a bit thicker than a postage stamp, To top it off they charged us $2.00 for the two straws in our drinks.

We love this place. We love Lorena. All the servers are wonderful. They know us and treat us like family.

Came here Friday night for dinner. I usually order the carne asada fries, but wanted something different and was starving. I ordered the club sandwich with turkey & ham, and added cheese. Instead of fries, I had zucchini fries. The zucchini fries were excellent. The sandwich was good, but didn't have much meat in it and the bread crumbled easily. The service was a bit slow in the bar and it was empty like it always is. For the second time, they overcharged me for some added item. This time it was the cheese for my sandwich and last time it was tomatoes. I'm irritated that they are not charging the listed prices and since we had to return to work I didn't have time to argue with them, but if you're not charging the listed prices in your menu for items or additions, then you need to change your menu.

We ate here three times over a family-visit weekend, and were very impressed. All the staff was efficient, smiling, and friendly. Food arrived hot and as ordered, and little requests were filled quickly. Menu is surprisingly diverse for a 'diner' -- we especially enjoyed the cinnamon roll french toast, and the huevos a caballo (eggs atop cheese enchiladas).

It's been a while since we have been in here and I just told my husband I don't know why we go anywhere else! The service and food is the best! I had the French toast sandwich and my husband had the corned beef hash and both were perfection! My son had the pancake kids breakfast, also great. Mayra and Alba were attentive and in the best moods which transferred onto us. So appreciated, especially with how service in other local restaurants have changed in recent years. Great job Brandon's Diner on keeping engaged and happy employees!

Service was good. Ordered the chilaquiles and the plate looked like it was tossed together. They were very soggy. The potato's tasted undercooked. The tomatillo was too much. Couldn't eat the rest of my breakfast. Definitely not ordering that if I ever go back.

Well..... today I was little disappointed with what I ordered. Is it my fault? Maybe. Cus i took a chance. Lol I know 90% of their food is delicious but not GYRO... Chicken breast was delicious but it was just flat bread chicken dunces tomatoes onion and SOUR CREAM. It wasn't what they say on the menu "grecian dip" more gringo dip. We live Brandon's. I go all the Brandon's in Inland Empire. Star is just for gyro... rest is great. Maybe take that out of the menu.

Well, we went back right after service this morning. Don't usually go to Brandon's on Sundays, and it was busy! Still only waited a short time. Since it was Sunday our regular server was out, Erika was very nice and helpful. Menudo is our thing on weekends and so far this is the best place for it. Staff had a pretty good system going as I noticed as busy as they were everyone was attended to. Ambiance was good.