Roy's Cafe

My food was alright, omelette tasted a little over cooked. Great portions... The kids wanted to leave immediately because the place was a bit dusty, and could use a lot of cleaning. The waitress was nice…don’t have much to say about this one.

We pulled up here on our way to Vegas today looking for an old style American diner. Roy’s was right on point and delivered exactly that. Classic decor, a classic diner menu and food that was cooked perfectly and tasted great! Obviously diner prices have gone up a little but it’s still great to be able to relive the good old days

Happened to be in Barstow. Stopped by Roy’s Diner on Route 66 and tried the pastrami cheeseburger with grilled onions, onion rings, and the carne asada street tacos. The Pastrami burger was really good — fresh ingredients and just the right amount of pastrami. I wish they gave more than just a few Onion rings however they were nice, crispy and large. The tacos were okay. The portion was big, but the carne asada didn’t have much flavor and had way too much lettuce. Overall, it’s a cool spot to grab a bite if you’re driving through. I immediately noticed the ceiling, it's blackened with dirt. Needs quick paint. Overall decent experience.

Bianca was a treat. She brought the extra chocolate shake in the stainless steel mixer, which was an AWESOME touch. And she was bubbly and you could tell, having a fun day at the "burger joint". For a smash burger, it was thick and juicy and the chocolate shake was great. Jeanne's chocolate desert was a little more chocolate, but since I was able to polish that off for her, it finished nicely. Wholeheartedly recommend - and Bianca needs a raise.

The food was delicious, and the service was quick. However, if you order a burger, the bun will be soggy. Also, there appear to be a lot of interesting characters that come in. Overall, it was a delicious meal.

A great old diner in the heart of historic Barstow. Bianca was a great, informative, and happy server. Our burger & onion rings were tasty! But save room for desert!!

I like Roy's for it's unique location. Every now and again, I'll pass thru this area when I wanna take the scenic route from LA to Vegas. Again, Roy's has been debut on the front cover of the "Cathay" magazine for Cathay Pacific Airlines. Hopefully this will draw more tourism to Roy's so they may get the funding to complete their renovation project.

The burger was very decently sized. There was a language barrier that prevented me from understanding what the lady was trying to say about the special. The drive-thru menu said $5.99 for a double cheese, I did send up getting the meal, which jumped the price up to more than I thought it should have been. Almost $26 for a meal. Granted, I did get a shake, which was $7, and onion rings, then a tip, which I thought was a little bit off since I wasn't dining in. All in all, the food was very good and I would go there again.

The staff was friendly and helpful, my wife really enjoyed her street tacos and the shredded beef in the tacos that I had was one of the best that I can remember ever having. We live a few hours away from Roy's but we do go through Barstow for some of our travels and I will be bringing some of that oh so good shredded beef back with me next time we stop at Roy's.

Evelyn was really kind and we liked her great service she made delicious food suggestions for us The food was delicious and it smells really good and we will be back if we are in the barstool area

Diner is ofd route 66 and it's very casual and laid back. Service is excellent and the staff is friendly. Food reminded me of old Fashioned diner and delicious! Good pit stop to grab a bite to eat while you're on the road going to or from Las Vegas.

We ordered from Roy's Cafe via DoorDash. We ordered a typical breakfast, waffles/french toast/Waffle/bacon etc. The waffle was okay, very thick like bread. The bacon tasted like it was cooked in old grease, the pancake had zero flavor. Overall not the best experience. Based on prior made reviews, I'm sure this was a bad day. I've eaten here before a few years ago and enjoyed my experience then.

Nice Route 66 vibe cafe. Stopped in for breakfast during our cross country Route 66 trip. We were seated right person seated and served promptly. The food had nice portions and was well prepared. Special orders and slight changes were no problem. I had the breakfast skillet with over easy eggs and it was very good. Our friend had the Denver Omelet with rice and beans and she said it was awesome we all were happy with our meals and would defiantly recommend for a nice, reasonably priced breakfast.

I stopped in for a quick bite and I'm so glad I did! I didn't realize this cozy café was right off the iconic Route 66 -- such a fun surprise. The server was super friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. I ordered the mango habanero chicken wings, and it had just the right kick!

This review is a bit tricky because I really wanted to love Roy's, but there were a few things that kept it from being a standout experience. Located just a few minutes off the freeway, you'll get a quick look at the less glamorous side of Barstow on your way there. Roy's is a family-run spot, and during our visit, I interacted with a few different members. Our server, Brian, mentioned it was his first day serving, and he was being assisted by his young nephew, little Cesar. The restaurant itself is a bit rundown...maybe part of its charm? The windowsills had dust, and the overall cleanliness could use a serious touch-up. But I suppose, for Barstow, it's not too out of the ordinary. On the positive side, I had a great chat with Bernardo, who came out from the kitchen to take our orders. I went with the machaca burrito, which was massive, and my wife ordered the French toast and eggs. The food was solid, nothing spectacular, but definitely decent (I'd rate it a solid B). I don't regret stopping by, but next time I'm passing through Barstow, I'll probably hold off on eating until I'm farther down the road.

Quick service! Great meats and great value! Super friendly staff and a huge menu of quality cooked foods! Best place we got to eat at during the stay in barstow.

We were really surprised by how tasty our food was, as well as how much of it we got! First, parking was really easy because it has a parking lot. Next, if you go in expecting a low-key diner experience, you'll be fine. The place itself isn't super updated or deep-cleaned overall, but you can tell that the tables are cleaned, the bathrooms are fine, and there aren't any issues with utensils, dishes, or cups. It feels very much like a local diner, and the clientele seem to reflect that. I would also add that everyone working there seemed super sweet, and our waitress was attentive and helpful! Now, for the food: -1/3 lb hamburger (made into a double, no pickles or tomato) with a side of onion rings: so hefty! Honestly, this hamburger would have been plenty for us as is - the double ended up being overkill, but we finished it anyway lol. It was a classic burger with red onion, iceberg lettuce, thousand island dressing, tomato, and pickles (though we omitted the tomato and pickles in ours). The onion rings had a crunchy breading, and the onion doesn't just fall out when you take a bite or cut into it, which is nice. -al pastor burrito: bigger than expected! Finishing the burger meant we had to take more than half of this to-go, but I was happy to do that; it was so solid! It had al pastor, rice, cheese, lettuce, and refried beans (which I enjoyed, though I usually don't!). Our waitress asked if we wanted the salsa on the side or on the inside, and we went with on the side. There was also a choice of red or green salsa. The al pastor really shined with the house-made green salsa (made from jalapeño), so I was definitely happy with this dish. -vanilla milkshake: just a classic vanilla milkshake. No complaints! Overall, we really enjoyed eating here and would love to come back for their breakfast menu, too!

After reading the wonderful reviews on yelp, my husband and I stopped at Roys Cafe on the way to Las Vegas. My husband ordered two eggs with bacon and hash browns, and I ordered the breakfast quesadilla without meat. Both of our meals were just okay. To be honest, we were both disappointed. Perhaps we should've ordered something else. We won't be stopping by again.

Roy's is our go to stop when going through Barstow. The Patty Melt is always outstanding and the servers are personable and attentive. The cafe is a classic diner. We highly recommended!

Great atmosphere and service. The asada omelet was good and fulfilling. Make sure to request their homemade salsa to put on top of the omelet.

Very nice place, good food and service. Easy to find, and easy going. Not your average fast food restaurant. Give them a try!

Extremely good food and i'm a very picky eater. the burger was excellent the sauce and patty are homemade. the al pastor tacos are incredibly flavorful. Barstow is not known for its great food and i'm very grateful to know of a place that puts love in the food they cook and prepare. I'm definitely coming back here!

My food was alright, omelette tasted a little over cooked. Great portions... The kids wanted to leave immediately because the place was a bit dusty, and could use a lot of cleaning. The waitress was nice...don't have much to say about this one.

Great service and an even better Frisco burger. The cheese on sourdough and homemade patty were just what I was hoping for. I would return.

First time here and I love the friendliness of the service soon as I walk in . The decor was simple not to crazy . Been driving by so many times but never gave it a try so this was the day . The food was very delicious and fresh the price wasn't too bad . I love that the service was so good they make sure that everything was okay and if we need anything . They make sure you're happy with the food that was served to their customers. I need to come try the dessert there because it look good but I was already full from my lunch. So if you're in the area and need a quick bite stop by and check the place out

GREAT FOOD! GREAT SERVICE! Great prices! And no way do you leave hungry!!! My now favorite stop in Barstow!

I was driving back from spending the night at the 2025 inaugural Amboy Car Show and was hungry. I had heard that this place had good food and I wanted a good breakfast burrito. I ordered a bacon breakfast burrito with beans instead of potatoes. I got it to go and ate it at the Love's Gas Station, because I needed gas and coffee. The burrito was a little over $15 after tax and was worth every bit. It was served in a styrofoam take out container. Opening the container I was impressed how big it was. It came with chips and a fork and knife. The only time I use a fork and knife on a burrito is when it's served wet. I went in and grabbed it with my hands. I was glad that it did not fall apart while lifting it to my mouth. This bad boy was heavy. Before my first bit I was disappointed that they did not include hot sauce but on my first bite I was happy. The flavor of their refried beans were amazingly delicious and the bacon was high quality and not fatty or greasy. I was also happy that they had placed some great salsa inside and it had a nice heat kick. I will definitely be coming back to get another breakfast burrito and maybe I try their chorizo breakfast burrito.

On our way to Vegas, we were craving breakfast food and I started checking Yelp for the nearest place and luckily found this. The best chicken fried steak ever! Crispy on the outside and tender inside. The gravy was amazing and the hash browns were perfectly made. We found our stop when going to Vegas. FYI, it is about 1.3 miles off the fwy so it's a bit off the path.

I just got done with the DMV and was looking to have breakfast and decided on Roy's Cafe since it was just down the street. The reviews were pretty good so I tried it out. Honestly the food was really good I finished the whole omelette and both the sides. Only reason I give it 4 stars is because it is very basic, but for what it was I loved it although I did keep my order very simple. I got here around 9:30am on a Tuesday and was served quickly and the waitress was very sweet. I can't say I would specifically come here again but it hit the spot for today and it's a good place to stop for some solid food. I got the Spinach Omelette and substituted for cheddar cheese instead of Swiss.

I tried the strawberry sundae. It was well made, and tasty. Hit the spot for a dessert. The ambience was mediocre as this was a fast food type restaurant. It wasn't very busy inside they had one server she was fine.

Great food, huge portions. We stopped in on the way home from Vegas. My wife and I were able to share a French toast. The portions were enormous. The food was delicious. If you're ever in Barstow, I recommend you hit up Roys Cafe

From the moment I stepped in I felt welcome, the atmosphere is great and the portions were well balanced. It has an adorable and attractive aesthetic with a clean interior. It truly encapsulates what I picture a diner to be.

Food was tasty and properly portioned. (Not too much) the service was quick and friendly. Restaurant was clean and bathrooms worked! I came for breakfast but I will return for a lunch/dinner/dessert.

Found this to be a decent place to stop off at heading back from Vegas. Area is a little rough around the edges but don't let that deter you. Plenty of parking and choices on the menu. Went for a classic lunch: bacon cheeseburger, fries, and chocolate milkshake. All tasted great. Appears family run with very friendly service - glad we stopped in.

The food was fair and the service was great. The reason for such a low rating is because they tried to overcharge us a little over $10.00. They charged more than what the menu quoted, they added tax onto each item (written in beside the charge), then they added more tax on the total. When we pointed out their mistake they tried to argue that the higher price was because we were paying with credit card, we were paying cash. Needless to say, we had them add everything according to the menu, then add the tax, and it came out a little over $10.00 more that they were charging us. If they would have just said it was an honest mistake I wouldn't be writing this, but they threw such a stink I have to say make sure you check your receipt.

The food was delicious. I had chilaquiles and my husband had a huge burger. I forgot what it was called but he ate it so fast. It was around 9:30am and the place was dead but as we were almost done, people started showing up and it got pretty full quick. Can't wait to come back and try their desserts! The pictures on the menu better not disappoint.

We were passing through and came in and were immediately served. The food was amazing idk what these 1 stars are about but honestly no complaints from my family. The place is very welcoming the ambiance is inviting and welcoming. Definitely the place to stop when going through Barstow. Don't believe the 1 stars they're honestly wild

There's a saying "you get what you pay for." At Roy's you get more than you pay for! Best burger I've had in a long time. High quality, never frozen beef. Generously sized. Includes a choice of many different side dishes. A table next to us ordered 1 banana split. It was plenty for all three to share.

came here around 8am on a monday and we were the only ones there, employees were sitting in the booths lol. we thought they were customers until they got up to take our order and cook it.. it was good food though, got the Special Spuds and loved it. would order it again. they do need to fix the appearance out front a little

Came here to celebrate my Dad! We had: steak and mashed potatoes, delicious!!!! Burger and chicken sandwich! All tasting delicious! Will def stop here again! Hidden gem in Barstow! Roy's cafe!!! So glad we stopped here for lunch! Ice cold drinks as well!!! Love it! Thanks for the awesome and friendly service!!

A bit over priced , the food could have been a lot better , although the folks were really nice .

There's not much to choose from in restaurants in Barstow--mostly Mexican, one "Eyetalian" restaurant and Roy's. There may be more, but we had just come from Tucson an Phoenix and were kind of burnt out on Mexican. The waitress was very friendly and funny. I asked what she liked and she said the Nachos and the Pastrami sandwich. My wife actually went for the Nachos with Al Pastor marinated pork after a week of eating Mexican! I went with the Pastrami sandwich and both were spot on! I chose it with a generous side salad with really fresh greens and Ranch dressing. It was way better than we were expecting. The chef--may have also been the owner stopped by to ask how everything was. too. If we're ever through Barstow again, we now know where to eat!

Delicious modelo negra micheladas . The presentation is amazing. Really enjoyed this tasty beverage

We stopped at Roy's before heading into Vegas and the whole family was super happy! The food was great and seasoned well and flavorful. We had everything from the chicken sandwich, burgers and street tacos. They were all satisfying and delish. The SERVICE!! AmAZing!!! Bianca was the best! Definitely will be back and our go to spot when traveling to Vegas from now on. If you are being indecisive, trust!! Just ask Bianca and she will not steer you wrong!

This shake was insane creamy, sweet, and loaded with Oreo from top to bottom. If you've got a sweet tooth, this is your dream drink

The appearance and ambience are cute, 1950s - 60s diner. There is so much Decor to look at that you could spend two or three visits looking at the details , movie posters , etc. The breakfast that I had was acceptable if not outstanding . The one fall back was that the service that I got was pretty lackluster . The server decided that she had to chat with a couple who wanted their picture taken over and over and over, and it was probably 15 minutes before I got my water and tea . So overall an average experience which might be improved on another visit.

Cute dinner with friendly service. Large menu including burgers.Serving. Mexican food and wonderful desserts.

This is a great family owned restaurant, the menu has so many options, from hamburgers to Mexican food to salads, and many more for a very affordable price Staff is friendly and attentive and have fast service The food is authentic and delicious I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture haha

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Roy's cafe, and I must say it exceeded all my expectations! Food was delicious and staff was friendly

Stopped by on our way home from Vegas for a quick bite to eat and I really enjoyed my Burger ans fries with a pineapple shake! Amazing food. Friendly and quick service. With a nice classic diner vibe Highly recommend stopping by

Food is ALWAYS amazing when we come here! and the servers plus the cook are always so friendly and welcoming! Such an awesome experience every time never disappointed.

Ordered the chilli cheese fries and I'm very disappointed they don't even have chilli it taste more like refried beens I ordered a small and it costed $13 definitely not worth the price, they have no flavor and the fries taste old

Small family owned and operated cafe. Mother cooking while three daughters are working as waitresses. All overlapped to insure all customers were attended to completely. Evelyn was our main waitress and she was terrific. All had incredible smiles and service first attitudes. I have never been here before and was just driving through when we found Roy's on yelp and decided to try it due to the positive reviews. No waiting but most booths were occupied with diners. Will stop again next time we are back and forth to Las Vegas.

Absolutely love this place! Anytime my family and I are in the area to and from Vegas we HAVE TO stop by! Food is amazing. Everything that we have gotten has been 10/10! Service is great, they are fast and really nice. Evelyn always helps us out and she is a sweetheart. Fresh pineapple juice is always my go to! Very family friendly and anyone we have brought has only said great things about it. Always our go to when we pass. Love it here! We have made it a tradition to stop when we are going to Vegas and back home.

Went there for Breakfast food was good portion was real small i ordered quilaquiles and i got a handful of chips only reason im giving 4 stars is because the sauce was good

Delicious and fast! Me and my boyfriend came in for a quick bit after a road trip and we ordered the spuds and chips & guacamole. Great snacks before we hit the road again :).

Ah... the history and romance associated Route 66, which was routed through Barstow, CA on Main Street until the Interstate made the old road obsolete. No worries, as all you have to do to enjoy great diner cuisine, and Route 66 ambiance is to exit the interstate, and drive on Main Street to Roy's Cafe, located in Barstow, CA. The dining room is cheerfully decorated in a mixture of 1963 and 2023, and features lots of booths, each with a checkered tablecloth. There is lots of cheerful, natural lighting thanks to the many windows. The dining room is clean, quite spacious and very comfortable. As you enter the restaurant, you're greeted by a friendly staff member who will invite you to sit at any open table of your choice. Roy's offers printed menus, but a few selections are posted above the window to the kitchen, including "Desayunos Mexicanos" - Mexican breakfasts - and the burger menu, including "The Heart Attack," which includes four meat patties, with the burger reposing on a mountain of fries. Oh my! Yes, I was thinking about giving it the "ol' college try" but I went for breakfast instead. Roy's is serious about breakfast, as the breakfast menu is three pages of all your classic diner favorites, plus the Mexican selections listed above the window to the kitchen, and breakfast is served unitl 11 in the morning on weekdays. It's a breakfast lover's paradise! From the "Pancakes" section of the menu, Tom went with "Three Pancakes, Two Eggs and Two Sausages." The "Pancake" section of the menu doesn't offer the options the "Breakfast" menu does, but you can order add-on's to your pancake, such as berries or chocolate chips - at a nominal extra cost - and you can order your eggs "your way." Tom went with scrambled eggs, and he had nothing but good things to say about his fine breakfast. From the first page of the "Breakfast" menu, I went with "Ham Steak and Eggs," and "Mexican style rice and beans" along with a biscuit and gravy. This is true "comfort food" and the best breakfast EVER! The menu offers countless choices of sides to go with your main entree, including Mexican rice and beans, hash browns, fruit, tomatoes, cottage cheese, and every type of toast you can think of OR biscuit and gravy. Truly Roy's Cafe offers the best of everything! My entree of "Ham Steak" was a thick cut of ham, and the portion was HUGE, as it was most likely 6 ounces or so. It was grilled perfectly on the griddle, complete with grill marks and was juicy, tender and simply delicious. The chef at Roy's Cafe has talent! I ordered my eggs fried sunnyside up, and they arrived as ordered, fried perfectly with just a little brown around the edge, the way eggs should be. Once again, the talented chef nailed this one... The Mexican rice wasn't your "red" variety, as it was golden, with a perfect texture mix of slightly crunchy/soft, with lots of flavor, as I assume it must have cooked in chicken broth. It reminded me of rice that I've enjoyed during my countless trips to Mexico. The refried beans were simply amazing, as they were topped with Mexican shredded cheese and a few corn tortilla chips, and like the rice, they tasted like something you'd enjoy in Mexico. The rice and beans made for an amazing side dish. The biscuit was fresh, in-house baked, cut in half and covered with rich, flavorful country gravy, direct from Roy's kitchen. It was simply delicious! Who could ever order toast when you can enjoy Roy's biscuit and gravy? Words or photos can't describe the goodness of the breakfast I enjoyed at Roy's Cafe on this mid Friday morning. Talk about fine diner "comfort food!" Let me put it this way: You can't find a better breakfast anywhere or at any price than the breakfast you'll enjoy at Roy's Cafe! It's no wonder that "foodies" exit the Interstate and flock to Roy's Cafe, as they've taken a hint from Barstow locals that Roy's Cafe serves great Route 66-style diner cuisine, and the staff is as friendly as it gets. It's not simply nostalgia, it's great food! For all Yelpers... Roy's Cafe is 5 star dining, as the food is amazing and the service is friendly. Maybe the best breakfast in the Mojave Desert? Maybe... just maybe...?