Nealie's Skillet

The food is good. It's a small, cozy spot, though it can feel a bit tight or cramped. Still, the quality of the food makes up for the limited space. Kinda wish they were open later. Pregnancy cravings kick in after hours.

Traveling through Valencia and wanted to find a comfy, local brunch place - Nealie's was exactly what we were looking for! Conveniently right off the highway too. Lots of people when we went in, but not too many - just enough to tell us we picked a good place to eat. Even though our waitress was the only one taking care of everyone, she was attentive and very welcoming. Highly recommend the Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich - it's messy, but delicious! Would definitely stop by again anytime we're traveling through.

Best breakfast 😋!! Just a quick breakfast on our way home from LA. Hands down the best breakfast I've had in a very long time! I had the breakfast brisket quessadilla.......perfect! Thanks again!

I went to Nealie’s Skillet to pick up a to-go order, and what should have been a simple transaction turned into an experience I feel compelled to share. When I arrived and inquired about my order, Neal—the owner himself—was immediately dismissive and rude. His attitude wasn’t just unprofessional; it was hostile. While I sat waiting for my food, his behavior continued to be unwelcoming and disrespectful, making what should have been a brief wait feel uncomfortable and demeaning. But what happened next crosses a serious line: After I left with my order, my phone was flooded with calls from the restaurant. They repeatedly called to accuse me of trying to “defame their company” and insisting I was lying about my experience. Let me be clear: I’m not defaming anyone. I’m sharing an honest account of what happened to me as a customer. Business reviews exist to create transparency in order to help other customers make informed decisions and to give businesses feedback about their service. That’s exactly what I’m doing here. The fact that this business responded to a customer’s negative experience by harassing them with phone calls is deeply concerning and, frankly, far more troubling than the original poor service. This kind of response to criticism suggests a fundamental misunderstanding of how customer feedback works and raises serious questions about how this establishment handles accountability. I cannot recommend a business that not only provides poor service but then attempts to intimidate customers who speak honestly about their experience.

Finally tried Nealie's. Not disappointed. Service was a little slow and unorganized, but the food seemed very "cooked to order," and very artisan. Really well prepared and tasty. Brunch prices were LA high which was the main downside, but the lunch menu looked a little more reasonable. Atmosphere is nothing great, 2010-style wood planks on the walls inside, and a burned out building outside.

We ordered a mushroom swiss burger n fries and the chilaquiles w/ chorizo. It was all delicious! They don’t skim on portions here. I still had a little bit of food left over which is unusual.

Our first time here at this hidden gem. Service was great. The restaurant is clean and the food was both generous and delicious. Will definitely come back. My daughter ordered the traditional Benedict and I ordered the Nellie’s Benedict. We forgot to take a photo of my husband’s corn beef hash.

Great breakfast spot! They had a full bar and mimosas! We ordered breakfast, and the chicken and waffles were so good! Eggs were nicely done and chicken was crispy!! Each plate had portions that were healthy. They have large skillet breakfast mixes - plenty to choose from! Staff and service was great. Seating is inside and outside. This seemed to be popular spot for breakfast, and there was a short wait for us.

This place makes you feel right at home! Welcoming atmosphere, the servers are so friendly I always make a new friend when I'm here! They take the best care of you and always point out their delicious specials! I die over their creative eggs Benedict, and their French toast options! The eggs Benedict with basil, tomatoes, Burrata was absolutely to die for! Innovative and so rich and tasty! My friends have ordered most of the menu and you can't go wrong here. Order a tea or latte, sit and socialize! They do offer some alcoholic drinks too. You can sit inside or outside, come and support this gem!

The tide has finally turned. Apparently. For twenty years I have been lamenting the lack of quality food in Santa Clarita and being "forced" to go down over the hill or to points far north (San Francisco anyone?) to get any decent meals, breakfast especially. Well, I have been schooled! Nealie's skillet is my dream come true. Literally steps from my house and open with such generous hours that I can have any meal I like (up at 4 am, by 3 it's dinner time for me). This weekend, discouraged by the cold dark dampness outside, I had planned to eat leftovers. Idling through Yelp I stumbled on Nealie's. Wait, what? Here? Just a stone's throw from my armchair? I decided to give it a try, ordering online and picking it up to minimize time in the big bad outdoors. It was a revelation, truly, an epiphany. Home made (Nealie himself handling the pan), filled with flavor, unique and inventive, and a vast, deep, extraordinary range of options, served (if you dine in) in the skillet that is their logo, in spotless cheerful surroundings. The place was literally packed at an off-hour. So popular is Nealie's that people were sitting outside, all bundled up, maybe shivering, just to be able to share in what has to be the jewel of the SCV morning meal arena. Anyone, no matter their dietary preferences, will find something wonderful to eat. Take a look at my pictures -- these were our choices (some friends stopped by) and we could have done this many times over, there were so many options. This will be a regular stop for me. There was not one thing missing or anything I would change. Clearly the owners know what they are doing and you could put Nealie's in any place on this planet and it would be packed at all times. Especially, Valencia, where I hope it will be appreciated for the treasure it is. Thank you Neal and Haydee!

Cute restaurant. Great service. My breakfast burrito add chorizo was delicious. Big portions. Conveniently by the freeway

No refund? Still no refund from a delivery order where fault was acknowledged. Just give us the refund. We didn't get the food.

Good food and good service. If you ate in the area looking for some 6 suggest stopping here. The food is fresh, and my wife loved her chilaquiles. The ambiance is a homie welcoming vibe.

This Santa Clarita spot is very popular on Sunday morning. We ended up eating outside on the patio. Did you have heat lamps which helped but of course did not prevent the person smoking outside the liquor stores fumes from traveling over. The restaurant is small, but offers a very extensive menu. I had one of the specials a Philly cheesesteak omelette with mushrooms and spinach. The omelettes are served with toast and hashbrowns. The only complaint is is the package jelly on the table only came in grape. Parking is They have a lot shared the barber and a liquor store. The waitstaff was good not great. Our group sat and talked for quite some time and we were not rushed out despite the long line. I enjoyed the food. Coffee was served from thermal containers, so it was hot but the containers showed signs of age. They serve both breakfast and lunch.

Haven't gone in a while so we walked over to Nealie's for brunch and it was such a treat. You can sit inside or outside, they are super nice and welcoming. Ordered the traditional benedict and the spring benedict and my god.. it was so delicious! Huge portions as you can see in the pictures. We swapped one for one, and while I enjoyed the traditional benedict, the spring Benedict was to die for. That combination of pesto and burrata.. ugh.. can't get enough! I love that they have chill music that's not too loud playing that I can enjoy my brunch with. Definitely going back for that spring benedict real soon!

Food was good. Service was not. From the time we were sat it took 15 min to give a drink order and another 10 before someone actually took a food order for us. Another 25 min for our food to actually get dropped off my a food runner. We were not helped again after that. Roughly 15 min after we finished eating a different waiter (who was waiting to give our table to waiting guests) asked if we had paid our bill yet. I explained we haven't been helped with a single thing one time. Our original waiter magically appeared and asked what he could have done better. I explained all of the above. He said he would try to get us a discount then just came back with the full bill. The food was decent. We came because of the reviews so maybe an off day for them.... I don't know. I wouldn't come back.

When we first got here it was so surprising that they kept the silverware outside in a container and when we got our drinks the cups very so dirty they had stains. And whenever our waiter would refill the coffee me would manage to spill it and not even clean up after himself. Overall food wasn't the best and neither was the service, definitely don't think I'll ever go back Btw this place is the hardest to find

The food was amazing, the service was great, and the prices were a bit steep. We really enjoyed having breakfast here on a Friday morning. My meal was amazing and so delicious. If the prices were a bit lower they would for sure get 5 stars.

Excellent value at this little spot and a cozy, diner atmosphere. I ordered a tomato and burrata pizza that was so fresh and well-made and would have fed a small family. I was very impressed by the quality, especially at diner prices.

Awesome service, friendly, Nealies skillet is a great place for a quick brunch. Ordered side mini chocolate chip pancakes Ordered the Chilaquiles it's a bit too saucey which made the tortilla chips soggy but overall it's filling, delicious, and enough for people

I ordered a to-go order yesterday. This review is about the service. As I was driving in the parking lot customers are standing everywhere and almost got into a fight with a rude old man. Nonetheless I walked in and went to the to-go area and a very unimpressed employee who couldn't work faster if his life depended on him. He had no sense of urgency at all. I love this place and their food but whoever covers for to-go orders should have a little more energy. Thanks

First time here. We were on our way to Monterey. We stopped for breakfast, their first customer eager for a hearty breakfast. We ordered an omelette and chilaquiles. The food was hot and fresh. The service was excellent. Establishment was clean and you can tell the owner thought of everything including the fans and lights in the patio!

Service - 5/5 Food - 4/5 Service was great! We enjoyed our morning coffee and meal. I wasn't a fan of the country friend steak, next time I'll order something else. However, the French toast was delicious! Will come back again!

Brunch was delicious. Service was fast and efficient. Came here for brunch/lunch one day, the place was already quite busy around 11am. We were able to get a table right away and order. I love that you can get brunch there every day! Love me some brunch on a weekday. I got the NOLA egg Benedict with sweet potatoes hash. It was delicious. The flavor was on point with a twist of Cajun spices. Alligator sausage was very interesting and seasoned and cooked well. Very unique! Definitely recommend. The size was not big tho. Parking was easy in the strip mall. Nice experience overall.

What a great little find in a strip mall undergoing some demo. Loved my NOLA Benedict. The yogurt parfeit was surprisingly great. The Italian coffee was excellent (not diner like) and son even agreed to get a haircut at barber next door. Perfect morning. Thx!

Came in for brunch visiting from out of town. The food was 1 star. I'm giving a second star bc the staff was cool and they accommodated us for the poor food experience. Just look at the country fried steak... worst I've had and the sourdough bread tasted like sink water. Also, when you ask for butter they give you ice cold butter packets that don't even spread on the bread. It just wasn't good at all unfortunately. Super bland, would have rather had dennys or ihop.

We were on our way back home from a cruise that had the worst food! We saw the Yelp profile for this and they looked amazing. We decided to drive a little off the freeway to give this place a shot. We love chilaquiles and knew one of us were going to get them. I asked the sweet server "what's your favorite?" She said the Avocado Benedict and the chilaquiles. We decided to get both. She didn't disappoint! The Acvocado Benedict was delicious and fresh. The Chilaquiles had the right amount of spice and were just as delicious. We will definitely go back and enjoy their breakfast, we actually have plans to go in a couple of days!

This hidden gem is located in a hidden residential neighborhood in Valencia, California. I can't believe I didn't know this Breakfast spot was here. The atmosphere is perfect for families, couples and those traveling solo. Seating availability: In door and outdoor seating. Parking: Ample parking Customer Service: The waitstaff is amazing! Everyone was polite and very attentive. Food: Served fresh, hot and delicious! Buttermilk pancake with powder sugar was fluffy and flavorful. Country Skillet: Breakfast potatoes cooked perfectly, spinach, two fries eggs, mozzarella cheese, turkey sausage, and bacon. It also comes with gravy and ham. I chose not to have that. Drink: Hot Chocolate with whip cream, big marshmallow and chocolate drizzle. This was amazing, served in a cute mason jar. I will become a regular customer. I almost didn't want to share this but it was SO good. I just can't keep it to myself Support small businesses in your local company.

Sooo good! We've had Carla twice and she's just so nice and welcoming. We haven't had anything but what she has recommended, the Spring Benedict and the Avocado Benedict. For people who are meat eaters trust me the flavors don't disappoint, although the Avocado Benedict has some bacon. The jalapeño hollandaise is "chefs kiss!" It's a nice diner setting, at times quieter than others but overall a good experience. Only thing, any potato hasn't been my favorite but that might just be my preference.

Great food and reasonably priced. Service a little slow but they were busy... which is good!

I had a skillet break but their pumpkin space ice latte was to die for.i had to say it the best pal I had ! Also their breakfast is great ! Go check them out ! Service was very friendly and nice

Through Yelp, we were able to find Nealie's, which is a breakfast and lunch restaurant in a shopping center with plenty of parking. It is hidden away, but you'll find it. We got there at 1:30, and they were closing at 2 PM. We were shown a table in no time. Coffee, Bloody Mary and a Mimosa were the drinks. One member of our group had the pepperoni pizza, which was superior to our regular first choice pizza restaurant. The club sandwich on toasted white was perfect. The breakfast choices were very good too. We did not feel rushed, and took food home. Lucas was a very pleasant waiter. Will definitely return.

Mediocre. That's the word of the day. I'm really trying not to be a hater (I don't like leaving relatively negative reviews) but my experience here made it hard not to. I came here with good expectations considering the amount of good reviews left behind so I made the bold choice of taking my parents here for my mom's birthday. I walked in and was immediately greeted which was nice! The inside is a little small and can feel a little tight if there's a lot of people but I really liked how comfortable it felt and all the natural light. The outdoor seating looked pretty nice too and would have loved to sit there had it not been raining (next time!). We sat down and looked at the menu and I was delighted to see the vegan options which is good to know for my vegan friends. Now, the salmon benedict I ordered was underwhelming to say the least. The flavor felt a little bland and I could not finish the rest. I think this plus the bare minimum service I received made the experience altogether a little disappointing. I do want to give it another chance though so a "Final" review is to be decided.

This is an overall rating on our experiences here. Been here a couple of times and this place is a small cafe located close to a golf course huddled in a sort of strip mall. Staff is certainly friendly when you walk in. We ordered the Spring Benedict, which is lovely gluten-free low carb option (egg over avocado) Presentation was beautifully executed and the taste was great. The sweet potatoes are a MUST in my opinion. I don't know what they do here to make the sweet potatoes taste so chef's kiss. After a later visit we decided to share a Chorizo Skillet. OMG - we could not even dent the skillet, there was so much served. Still delicious. I will be back for the bottomless mimosa brunch experience.

Excellent food & service. Nice outdoor seating. Good variety of menu options. Loved the Avocado Benedict.

Came here for the first time since I was visiting from New Mexico. We got seated right away! I ordered the monte Cristo sandwich with hash browns and it was super yummy. I did find it a bit odd that the condiments were packets and not bottles but maybe it was just that day but overall great place for breakfast/brunch!

The food wasn't good and very bland. It was like a diner. They also need more servers.

Found this place thru Yelp, coming from out of town. This place is mid at best. To start the sourdough toast bread tasted like dirty dishwater, my boyfriend had a country fried steak and it was an embarrassment. I have seen and tasted better at ihop... I had the corned beef hash which definitely was better than the country fried steak, but still wasn't worth it to come here for. I will give them the fact that their buttermilk pancakes were the best part of the meal. Overall, everything was just so bland and flavorless not worth coming here for anything special. I will say Adam's service was great and after hearing our complaints was able to compensate part of the meal, and was very understanding. Just don't come here if you're looking for good food.

Very good food! Server was very nice and checked in often, as well made sure we were comfortable and offered us a bigger table due to it being slow and us being only customers inside. The restaurant was calming, and it felt really cozy especially with good Christmas music playing. Mimosas were yummy and strong too! The food was very well priced - $16 for chilaquiles i believe $16 for the chicken & waffles , $4 for the french toast and $8 for the mimosas! Overall very good cute, homey, little restaurant. 100% would recommend :)

Unfortunately, we didn't enjoy our meal. Everything looked good on paper. Service was almost absent if I didn't have to keep calling over someone to service us who didn't wait on us. They didn't check in or ask for refills. The food was dry. Chilaquiles were dry with 1 egg Pancakes were dry Hollandaise sauce on the breakfast sandwich was sour Chicken and waffles Benedict was mixed with uncomplementaey favors. Not well for us. But It's worth a try if you're willing to try for yourself

Tried this places based on customers reviews but honestly my experience was not like the rest. Arrived 11:25 wait time was stated for 25 minutes which it ended up being 45 minutes. After ordering, from 12:25 our food got served at 1:00PM! Food was average, not worth the wait or coming back

This spectacular restaurant is a neighborhood treasure. Not only is the ambiance clean, organize, and newly renovated, the food is superb. My favorite is the Spring Benedict! This is decadent, fresh, and filling. The owners are friendly, engaged, dedicated and provides a world class service. I highly recommend this restaurant. Will return over and over because it is that good.

Finally made it to Nealie's Skillet! The glowing reviews I've read did not lead me astray. The wait was short, the service was fast and friendly, and omg the food was amazing. Need to get back again soon to try more dishes!

Went with my boyfriend and his sisters for brunch but was disappointed in the food. The food lacked flavor and did not meet our expectations at all.

Where do I start...Don't go, it's not worth it. Service is slow, seems like everyone working there is miserable or just hates their job. The waitress forgot our drinks, I had to remind her after almost 10 minutes. I ordered a breakfast burrito, has no flavor just plain. My husband got the chilaquiles, also no flavor barely any egg. Not coming back, ever!

Food was fantastic and so was the service! Loved it and will definitely be coming back. Had Nutella french toast and damn they were good.

Great food and even better service. Staff is super friendly. Nice little gem in Santa Clarita!

Where do I start? DELICIOUS, YUMMY,OMG !!!!!! This is a very cute brunch spot, friendly and comfortable place to eat. I've tried many country fried steak before, but this place is beyond. This country fried steak was made with love. The chefs personal recipe. Thank you so much for the delicious meal.

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. I will give give this place 4 thumbs down. This was hands down the worst breakfast I've ever had. Stevie Wonder could make a better breakfast. I got the chicken and waffles. The chicken was overcooked the waffles was undercooked and burnt at the same time. Th potatoes looked like it may be good but it failed me also with its sogginess. Not sure how this place has 4 stars. Maybe they had an off morning today but can't be certain.

I don't know how this happened, but TWICE we have gotten off the freeway at a (not so) random exit in search of a lunch spot on our way up to central CA. The first time was in 2016. At that time, Yelp helped navigate us to this quaint little spot. Fast forward, 6 years later, we get off that same exit and Yelp brought us unknowingly to the same spot. Once we entered the strip mall, I realized I knew it was not a random choice at all. The restaurant has since been renovated, but the food quality and portion sizes are the same...yummy & outstanding. The owner came and chatted for a while and even delivered to our table a complimentary bday treat for me. Come here for friendly service and delicious dishes: chorizo con papas & fried chicken are amazing!! Just wish there was a full bar.

I really wanted to like this restaurant, and as far as the staff goes some of the friendliest customer service you'll find anywhere. But as for the food, a bit hit or miss I'm sorry to say Originally the wife and I were both considering the Country Fried Steak & Eggs, but in order to get a better sampling of what they have to offer, I decided on the Chicken & Waffle Benedict instead; no bacon syrup just regular. You all know by now that I'm not a pork eater. My wife's order arrived maybe 10 minutes before mine. Her toast was still warm enough for the butter to melt as she spread it on, a plus for her. And no problem with the hash browns, they were thoroughly cooked. But not too pleased with her steak, and on tasting for myself, just okay. And her scrambled eggs were a bit off for her liking. "Too hard". After the arrival of my plate sometime later; a very nice presentation. The waffle and hash browns were very satisfying, as were my two poached eggs. Adding a different touch on top. But as for the chicken? It was a no. Boneless, battered and fried golden brown, a nice look to them but very strangely seasoned. The Mrs. was in agreement. Definitely not southern fried, the only way to serve them with waffles as far as I'm concerned. Please change your recipe and you'll have a winning dish Nealie's. The Hot Chocolate needs to be changed out as well; large enough mug, rather disappointingly weak in flavor for $3.00. My disappointment caused my wife to skip ordering the same. At some $35.00 before tip, not worth a return visit for us.

First and foremost the service as many others have said was second to none! The food was absolutely delicious. We have driven by this place must have been more than 1000 times and never paid this place justice. Until today, we are so thankful we made the stop. Wow! We had the chicken and waffles and the PB&J French toast, OMG these plates were amazing. We also tried their daily special of coffees', raspberry latte, and honey infused latte were delicious. Just the coffee alone was worth the stop. Back to the food and the service, the service was top-notch, and the best I have ever tasted. This is not just to satisfy a review but to truly highlight the top quality of ingredients, sauces/salsa's, and overall presentation of the plates. Truly amazing, will return again! Thank you for making our road trip magical, and memorable. We will return with our kids!

Today we visited Nealie's for breakfast and were pleasantly surprised. Both the chilaquiles & the chorizo breakfast burrito were delicious. The coffee was also excellent. Nice job Nealie's!

Just happened to find this spot on my way back from a road trip to LA. Nestled in Santa Clarita, Nealie's Skillet is a neighborhood restaurant that combines classic American fare with a modern twist. It was a cozy eatery, great for a quick and delicious meal with the wife on our way back to the Bay. I ordered the RSG burger and goodness gracious I was not prepared...This juicy, savory monster of a burger was an ode to all things delicious!! TWO juicy fat perfectly cooked patties nestled between two soft buns, topped with mushrooms, onions crisp bacon bites, and jalapeños. The flavors and textures in each bite come together in perfect harmony, making this one of the most satisfying burgers I have had in a while. The burger was just absolutely crazy, the thing was literally the size of my head and weighed a ton. I was very surprised I was able to finish the whole thing, it felt like conquering the Mt. Everest of burgers. Outside of just the burgers though, everything on the menu sounded delicious and each time food came out for other patrons, each dish had me salivating. They had everything from crispy chicken and waffles to pancakes, a variety of egg benedicts, and much more!!. The portions are generous, and the prices are very reasonable, making Nealie's Skillet an excellent value for your money and an awesome choice to truly grub out. The service at Nealie's Skillet was cool as well, and our waiter was very friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend Nealie's Skillet to anyone passing through the area looking for great food at a low-key spot. This restaurant has a neighborhood and comfortable feel and the food was amazing. With a plethora of dishes available, friendly service, and amazing-tasting food, Neallies Skillet is sure to satisfy your cravings.

When this restaurant first opened, my family and I gave it a try. My review was not positive. During my most recent visit -- lunch with a friend -- I found things had improved somewhat, but in general, I wasn't overly impressed. It's a bit confusing walking in, because you see a service station dead ahead, with carafes of coffee, packets of sweeteners, and soda machines, which lends to the impression that it's self-serve. Is it? I couldn't really tell, but the front area to the left appeared a bit cafeteria-like. The music being played inside was a bit loud for us, so we opted to sit outdoors, since the weather was pleasant. Our server was very attentive and professional, and checked on us frequently. The menus she handed us had seen better days. And the number of choices is crazy big! I ordered "green eggs & ham," a scramble of eggs, ham, spinach and avocado, with mozzarella cheese. It was a large portion, somewhat bland. I was offered a choice of white, wheat or sourdough toast. I asked if the sourdough was real, and to her credit, the server told me it wasn't, so I opted for whole wheat. Glad the server was honest -- what's WITH restaurants that offer sourdough and it's not genuine? I'm guessing the platter hadn't been warmed before the entree was put on it, because the eggs chilled rather quickly as I was eating. The mozzarella on the dish was in small disks, rather than shredded, and the little slabs were rubbery. :-( I may try Nealie's again sometime, but frankly, I'm not in a hurry.

Service is great. The food is good very friendly environment. Checked on me multiple times I definitely recommend.

This place is top tier. Quick and friendly service. Incredible flavors and portions. Neal (owner) was really friendly and attentive. Highly recommend!

Food, service and ambience couldn't be better. Love this place! This place is just the best. Great service, skillets are a must!