Willow Ranch

Food was cooked to perfection. Just right perfectly seasoned, juicy medium rare Ribeye. The brisket was perfect juicy, BBQ sauce was just right not too sweet just right. The loaded potatoe wast perfect, sour cream, thick real pieces of bacon, chives, cheese and butter. The home cooked chillie was delicious.The peach cobbler was perfect not too sweet just right, not dry with vanilla bean ice cream on top. After a couple of days being on the road eating fast food, We wanted and hardy, home cooked meal. We found Willow Ranch, it is like we hit a jack pot of restaurants. I will definitely drive out - 3 hours just for the food (peach cobbler) . Its worth the drive! Willow ranch was cozy welcoming, clean restaurant. Shout out to Steven our server, he told us the history of the restaurant.

We were traveling back home from San Francisco. We wanted some good hot food, not another fast food place. We were driving I noticed a sign that just said "Keep" I was like Keep what?? I thought the bottom of the sign fell off. A couple of miles later there was another wooden sign that said " Hunger Away " and then it clicked!!! It said out " Keep hunger away!!" A couple of miles another wooden sign that said " Willow Ranch 12 miles away. So we drove over to Willow Ranch. The restaurant feels like cozy country and very welcoming. Oh boy let me tell you the food was amazing!!! I got the brisket dinner, bake potatoe, garden salad and cornbread. The brisket was cooked perfectly and the bbq sauce was just right. Not too sweet, it was very flavorful. The bake potato was just like grandma would make them, sour cream,cheese, bacon bits, butter and chives. It was not dry it was delicious and I was happy it was after 4pm. ( they sever bake potatoes after 4pm) The salad was fresh and chrisp and the corn delicious not dry. My husband got the ribeye steak dinner, mashed potatoes, dinner roll and dumpling soup. The steak was cooked to perfectly to his liking and very flavoring and I agree. The mashed potatoes were creamy, chunky and buttery. The soup was hot, creamy, thick and savory. For dessert we got the homemade peach cobbler a la mode. It was moist, flavorful and not too sweet just right. To top it off the most creamy vanilla bean ice cream. It was just like how grandma made it when I was little. We are definitely coming back here. Even If we are not traveling up north. We will make the 2 hr drive from Orange County just to eat here.

Steak was absolutely amazing. We will get back to that. My server was a sweetheart. Very nice and very attentive. She earned every penny of her tip and some. The atmosphere was casual and calm. Very comforting. Now back to the food. The salad, which I forgot to photograph was great. The Jalapeño Poppers were molten lava. If you get them, let them cool a few minutes. I blistered my lip with the cheese AFTER my server warned me. Baked Potato, Beans and Dinner Roll were good. The STEAK, oh my god, the STEAK. One of the best tasting steaks I have ever had the pleasure of eating. Not only was it cooked to perfection, the flavor was sublime. I very highly recommend this place.

If you get the chance to try this place, please do! :) Stopped in here to eat some food on our way back home from our vacation and wow - SO HAPPY that we did. I'm so glad we didn't choose fast food in the area instead. This Restaurant served awesome 'sandwiches'! Got the Brisket Sandwich & the Tri-Tip sandwich with BBQ on the side. I went for onion rings and he went for fries. BOTH side options are perfect. The onion rings were beer battered style and the fries were almost battered fried (but I don't think that's actually a thing). The roll was soft & perfect. Excellent mouth chew and the taste of everything was just a stellar experience. My BBQ Brisket Sandwich was so juicy and delicious! The bbq sauce pairs perfectly (I should have bought a bottle to go!). If you're a Tri-Tip fan, then you will really enjoy what the chefs delivered to the table, that's for sure. Was so happy with this linner experience and encourage you to stop in and give the menu a shot. If I'd had room, I'd have ordered dessert! Very happy with our meals. YUM!! 😍 I hope that you have as enjoyable meal as we did on our way home from vacation. :) What a great experience. Thank you chefs and waitstaff- you made the stop more than worthwhile, you made it memorable :) 😁😍

It was alright. Nice servers, plenty of space, accessible bathrooms. Meh food. The kids meals had a good amount of fruit, which is good. Kids tri tip was terribly overdone, but the quantity was OK. My brisket sandwich was below average - I didn't see any evidence of it being BBQ (read: smoke ring) other than the presence of BBQ sauce. The potato salad here had olives in it, which is unusual and kind of interesting.

I was staying in Buttonwillow for the weekend and this place was so good I got dinner here on both nights. The smoked brisket was incredible and all the sides were perfect as well. Service was exceptional and everyone was so friendly. Also a great value for the price. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a delicious meal in Buttonwillow.

Most delicious BBQ around! 😋 Gotta take a bottle of the BBQ sauce home! The sliders are an amazing deal! Best sweet potatoe fries ever, so crispy, mmmmm! Homemade potato salad too!

Had to try this place and BBQ lived up to reputation! Have to order the "The Plow Boy" Signature sandwich. House made BBQ Brisket, pastrami & bacon, monterrey jack cheese , jalapeño, house BBQ sauce(pretty good, too!) plus pickle wedge (could be better but at least it was somewhat crispy). Vegetable Soup of the Day a little on salty side, but tasty and lots of chunky veggies. You can tell it had been sitting out as altho veggies were on mushy side, you cud still taste each of them. Prices are on the higher end, but food definitely good

I got a to go plate about 11 AM. I work 26 mins away round trip (1 hour lunch). I ordered the sirloin medium, mashed potatoes, salad, chili, and a roll. I was able to get back to the job site with 23 mins to spare. Great timing The service was great. They were right about the times and very polite. The restaurant reminds me of an American diner. Cute and cozy. The steak was great, I think it was a bit thick so it came out a bit medium rare instead of medium. The mashed potatoes are a NO for me. Not creamy at all and the brown gravy isn't flavorful... tasted worse than powder gravy you get from a grocery store. The salad was huge and the ranch is awesome, but not a fan of the large tomato slices.... The roll was awesome, but then again I love bread. Last but not least the chili was super tasteful and good!!!! I wish they had a spicy option. Thanks willow ranch.

The restaurant, is a few miles north of Bakersfield, is a popular Willow Ranch, a somewhat hidden, especially from those who don't know about this hidden gym just off Hwy 5 As tourists we came across looking for a bite to eat. Locals suggested the Plow Boy sandwich. brisket., salami cheese on a French roll I tried the tri tip sandwich

Absolutely delicious! I had the Plowboy Sandwich and it blew me away. They prepared it exactly the way I would've done it myself--stacked with crispy onion rings and perfectly roasted sliced Serrano peppers. The balance of flavors was spot on, with just the right kick. The staff was incredibly welcoming, and a special shoutout to Steven for making the experience even better. Great food, great service--I'll definitely be back. Highly recommend!

An evening stop along I-5 at Buttonwillow to refuel, we saw Willow Ranch BBQ. We were glad we decided to stop for a dinner break at 7.30 PM. As other reviewers wrote, the Plowboy sandwich was tasty and filling. The dinner plate of BBQ chicken was perfectly moist with a crispy skin and more delicious with the house-made BBQ sauce. Service by Jeff was on point. The restaurant has a olde time diner feel: warm, friendly & casual.

7 Hour Rd. trip from Northern California back home to Orange County rather than fast food pull over to Willow Ranch. Great customer service nice ambience, family friendly atmosphere. The food was good like I said better than fast food. Just don't be surprised when it comes to the ribs or the tri-tip. I feel the meats are oven baked not smoked or barbecued, but still very tasty and enjoyable. I think it was just me expecting smoked barbecue food. I especially enjoyed the barbecue sauce and the great customer service from all the waitresses. Thank you guys happy new year.

I got the fiesta belt. With mostly tri-tip and Ortega chili wow it is so good. We usually get the pit sandwich but I like to try new things. The service is amazing and perfect. The ambience is cool and nice to be in when it's 98° outside.

I will never understand why people eat here, food was disgusting, the place is drab, and not clean, typical California Restaurant

We stopped by on our way back from Napa, to our surprise, the seafood was so fresh, steak perfectly prepared and the ribs were so juicy. Our server was an icing to the cake, despite of so many dinners, she was with a smile at all times and food was served promptly, will definitely come back

We have been long time customers of Willow Ranch. Since it first opened 30 or more years ago. They were 5 Star, top notch, excellent! Our #1 go to restaurant, especially bbq! However, since the restaurant was sold a few years ago it has went down in quality and quantity. The portions are smaller and some items completely no longer apart of the meal. The food is also a hit and miss. More often than not it has been lacking a lot lately. The bottled BBQ sauce it still the best tho. Being they are local I do buy it to use at home. The service is still great and the country decoration is still nice.

The staff, food, and ambiance are great. The restrooms are clean. The homemade barbecue sauce is AMZING! Highly recommend.

A total gem in a random I5 stop with BBQ sandwiches, plates, and burgers. The Willow Dip ($16.99) was divine - succulent thin sliced tri dip and melty cheese on a soft, flavorful baguette. The blue cheese spread and au jus for dipping were the cherry on top. The potato salad on the side was also creamy and amazing. BF really enjoyed his Shredded BBQ chicken sandwich ($16.50) too. They don't skimp on the sandwich fillings! The interior is super cozy and clean (small town Texas vibes) ans the staff is super nice :)

Been hearing about this place from friend. I finally made it today and I love it. Came on a Sunday night 1 hr before closing. It's quiet here but the restaurant could still serve us everything we ordered. I tried the chicken dumpling soup. It was yum. Cherry pie a la mode. The crust of course is the best part. My plow boy sandwich was super good. Bread was soft inside crunch outside. I would definitely order the same thing next time. Onion ring and fries were good. Great stop.

If you like that country style, feel-good comfort food then this is your stop! They catered my wedding in 2021. Great people to work with! Food is amazing! Gotta love that deep pit! Country dining with that old fashioned look about the restaurant just makes you feel at home. The times I've been in there, it's not too loud or anything and staff is always friendly.

I don't know how I feel. These are fully LA prices and its not even Bakersfield. I got the cheapest app that tasted good and it amounted to 5.50 per chicken finger. They're good but not that good. I dont like feeling like I am tasting my money. Low key with small town vibes since this is basically a truck stop. Just surprising. Nothing else looked too great, apps like mozzarella sticks and salads that are just not meant to be served at a restaurant like this, only show up on the menu for technical purposes. Oh well. Support the one small business in town I guess.

We came here for a late lunch after a long drive. I ordered the daily special of fajitas, it came with rice and beans. Lucky for me my food was pretty darn good. Unfortunately not for everyone else. Perhaps they need to find a better chef that can be consistent with the food. The place is nicely decorated and our server was attentive and friendly.

The place is definitely a time-capsule with many artifacts and relics from early days of the establishment. We were welcomed and seated immediately but felt very much out of place. Our orders were quickly taken but service lagged. Once our food arrived, we noticed the fries were a bit cold. Two of us ordered steaks and both were not cooked to order resulting in tough bites which was especially hard for the littles. We were glad to try it but will stick out our favorite Harris Ranch.

For a restaurant located on the side of the interstate, we were not expecting our meal to be as good as it was. Before we got here, I had expected this to be more of a traditional BBQ joint but it's a full service restaurant with some BBQ options on the menu. We were seated right away when we arrived and our kids given some kids menus. The kids got a couple of cheeseburger sliders with fries to share. Usually they can be quite picky but they scarfed down the food. The burger itself was juicy and the fries were hot and perfectly fried and not greasy at all. For my main, I got the tri-tip salad. The serving size was smaller than I was expecting, given the price tag of more than $16 for a regular portion, but I guess you're really paying for the meat itself. The beef was perfectly cooked, tender, and juicy and paired well with the lightness of the salad. I decided to get the honey mustard dressing, of which the sweet and tanginess paired really well with the flavors of the steak. My husband got the Plow Boy sandwich which came packed full of tender, juicy, smoky brisket. You get a side of their house made bbq sauce on the side which is amazing drizzled on top of the sandwich. Overall, this meal was a hit for all of us.

Stopped here on a road trip and we're happy to have found a sit-down restaurant. You can tell a lot of locals come here and it feels very homey. All of the food that we ordered tasted surprisingly good. I ordered the salmon with a side of rice and vegetable soup, and everything had great flavor and was cooked perfectly. Nothing too dry. I was skeptical but ultimately pleasantly surprised with all of the food. Prices are also fair considering the portion size and hospitality. This is a great stop if you are passing buy a want a good meal to keep you fueled up.

Went here with my wife while travelling down to Long Beach from the Bay Area. i wanted a sit-down place. I was not disappointed. The service was okay and the food was good. When my meal is over, I want the check right away so I can continue on my journey. Sadly, I had to ask for the check after waiting.

Consistently our go-to lunch spot traveling from the Bay Area to So Cal. Love the tri-tip salad as a healthy option.

We had to come here again when we were passing through this town. We wanted to try something different. I had to have their salad with their homemade ranch and this time I ordered the Willow Dip and of course it was good but the au jus was a bit salty. The place is still my favorite and I will be back. :)

Hubby and I were on our way to Santa Clara for the weekend (coming from LA) and we were trying to find a place to eat on our way. I came across this spot on the maps and figured we try it out. OMG they had the best steak I've ever had in my life. I ordered the ribeye medium rare and it was amazing. You could taste the charbroiled flavor, it was topped with minced garlic, juicy and so tender! Their vegetable soup was delicious and the salads are bomb. It was so good that I made my husband take me back on our way home from Santa Clara I'd give 10 stars if I could!

One of my favorite parts about a road trip, is to try out diners along the way. This diner was absolutely wonderful! Service was great, food was delicious, and ambiance was everything you'd expect from a road trip style diner. I called about 30 minutes before we got there to ask if we can order lunch sandwiches at 10 am, or just breakfast food. I was told we could order anything except soup. Score! My husband and I shared the turkey melt and the chicken club. Both were excellent choices. We added ortega chile to the turkey melt, and it was a generous portion. We also shared the potato salad and cole slaw, which were top notch. I had a glass of wine zinfandel, and it was also a generous portion. The parking was easy and bathrooms were clean. I'd definitely be back again when traveling through this area.

We were looking to take a little drive on a Saturday and the wife found this spot on yelp! So glad she did! How have we never heard of this place! I Already can't wait to come back to try more items! This place is the definition of roadside diner! Tucked away in a truck stop- travel center! I immediately liked the look of it! Walked in and even the other patron were friendly. I noticed how clean the place was for a travel center! The interior was movie worthy! Diner decor to a T! We were sat immediately! I started looking at the menu and there was just too many delicious entree to choose from- I was tea struggling to pick a winner! I decided on the Plow Boy sandwich with fries and an ice tea! The Iced tea was working man size, I didn't even need a refill. The Plow boy was so amazing!! It had brisket, pastrami, bacon, jalapeño and crisp onion rings! My wife ordered the huevos ranchero and she loved it as well! The portions are very generous-too generous because I wanted to try a slice of pie but I was too full! Prices are extremely reasonable for quality and portion size as well! Friendly service! Honestly can't wait to come back!

We stopped in for lunch at Willow Ranch BBQ. The parking lot was almost full, which is always a good sign. The first thing I noticed upon entering the restaurant was that this place smelled like Fabuloso rather than BBQ. I thought it was strange, but I do appreciate a clean place, so there's that. And it was clean. We were seated almost immediately by a welcoming and friendly hostess. Another staff member took our drink order very swiftly. Points for those things! We ordered sandwiches for lunch. Hubs ordered a tri tip and Cole slaw. He said his sandwich was very good and what he calls "basic", which to him meant good. He said he would be willing to return and eat again. I ordered a brisket sandwich and fries. My sandwich had 4 slices of brisket on it. And they were all very fatty. I know this is a preference for some and I didn't specify lean. If you like fatty brisket, this could be your place! Our server checked in several times to make sure we had everything we needed. And when we were finished, she offered us a soda to go. We thought this was a generous and kind touch! We were seated

Quick Summary: 1. Food was great. I had the sliders and garlic fries with a side of ranch and BBQ sauce. The BBQ sauce was delicious and the ranch was perfect. 2. The staff were so friendly and welcoming! 3. The place was clean and had photos along the wall that shared some of their history. The cow statue in front as you walk in is a fun touch. We were driving from SF to LA and an article by LA Times popped up about 19 places to eat on a roadtrip in California. Willow Ranch made the list. We decided to order for pickup (15 min before arrival). When we arrived the food was hot and ready to go. Good vibes, good BBQ, and a big, easy parking lot.

Stopped by for lunch. Was just in the area and saw this place. Walking in seems like an old diner. You're greeted by friendly staff. We got the chicken fried steak and eggs, the plow boy and French toast. Everything was so delicious. My family shared each others food to try a bite of everything. Gotta say my favorite was actually the plow boy. The bbq sauce was soo good I almost wanted to buy a bottle. All in all a great place to eat. If I'm ever in the area I'd definitely be back!

Stayed the night in Buttonwillow with my cousin. We decided to have breakfast at Willow Ranch. The inside is "westerny ". We ordered a Hearty Breakfast (swapped in a waffle for the two pancakes), a Breakfast Burrito (choice of meat: deep pit beef instead of bacon or sausage) and a Bbq Tri-Tip sandwich. The food was all delicious and homemade. The BbqTri-Tip sandwich came with a side of potato salad, obviously freshly made . It was fantastic. The breakfast burrito was full of meat, egg, cheese and some home style potatoes. Very hearty meal. None of us could eat all our food, portions were large . Half the sandwich and half the Breakfast Burrito went into "To Go" boxes. Our servers were all very kind, polite and helpful. If you ever find yourself in Buttonwillow CA, I am told this is the only place to go and we all highly recommend it.

Stopped here for a late lunch and it was just lovely! I loved the ranch/diner vibes of the restaurant and how everything just seemed laidback. Maybe because it wasn't rush hour or anything. Our server was super nice and helpful with any questions we may have. I ordered the Plow Boy sandwich while my parents ordered the combo platter, with Tri-tip, Chicken, and Brisket. My sandwich tasted DELICIOUS. I loved the meats in it as well as the onion and jalapenos. The right amount of spiciness !! I'm not a big BQQ/BQQ sauce person so i didnt try my parenrs food but they said they enjoyed it very much!

Very nice discovery not far off the freeway. Had a lovely dinner of Chicken Club sandwich and a baked potato. The fried pickles were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The wait staff were helpful and didn't rush me. I took time to enjoy the meal while reading a book. The outside is simple and behind another building. But please check this place out! The decor is old school feel with a nice welcoming vibe.

Wait staff was very friendly and helpful. Food was very good. I had the pastrami sandwich which was maybe the best pastrami I have had in a long time. Has a hometown feel to the restaurant .

Another great experience here , the food was sooooo good !!!! I ordered the turkey melt and added Ortega peppers and tomatoes , my husband ordered the same . It had so much flavor oh and they now have garlic fries and holy moly are they delicious!! Amber was our incredible server , she was fast and so nice !!

Would give 3.5 if it was possible but going with a 4 since this spot is unique to any of those who have made the drive between LA and SF before. We decided to ditch our usual in and out routine and try something different. The reviews seemed like it would be good We got the plow boy and the deep pit beef. I was impressed with how good the plow boy was. The deep pit was good but needed some kind of sauce or hot peppers to make it less dry. Overall, it was a welcome change and suggest it if you want to try something different on your long drive.

This is one of the best diners I have stumbled upon in California. Service was friendly but not overly so. The food was solid. Our Arnold Palmers were excellent and the food was good and hot. The french fries were not soggy, which is a pet peeve. My tri tip sandwich was great The pies were awesome. So much so that someone came strictly to eat the pistachio cream pie. I had the lemon meringue pie. The decor was perfect. Lots of stuff about Buttonwillow and the area including a pretty rare picture of the opening of I-5 near Buttonwillow. Like any good diner the memorabilia is always fun. I encourage to try this place. There are a lot of chain restaurants in Buttonwillow. This is your chance to support a local one.

Excellent! Taking the drive up north on 5 we stopped for dinner. We were glad we did! We ordered tri-tip sandwich and the chicken fried steak. Both were very good and their bbq sauce was some of the best bbq sauce I've had. Staff was friendly and place had a nice small town vibe. This will be a must stop if we are hungry and passing by. Highly recommend giving it a try.

If there was 10 stars this place for sure have it from me. Steven you are not only a great waiter , but absolutely a great human being. Love the style of your serving. Service in this place is outstanding. Atmosphere is chabby chic. Very joyful and authentic in some sort. Steaks were well maintained and fresh. Ingredients were all organic and steaks surly were the best. Highly Recommended

What a cute little gem spot tucked away off the 5. If your in the area and craving some good food, don't hesitate to stop by here. I came by for breakfast on a Friday late morning and I was very please with my visit. Breakfast is served all day here and that made me happy because I was eyeballing the ham steak on their menu. Ordered that bad boy and I couldn't get over how TASTY it was. It was grilled on the steak so it had this smokey /charred flavor yet just the perfect touch of sweet. A MUST if your a ham fan. The rest of the folks I stopped by with also loved their meals and no one had complaints. Service was good and prices weren't bad so just know I will be coming back when passing through. Make sure you stop on by for a good meal. Their lunch/ dinner menu also looked very good so make sure to check them out. You won't regret coming on by that's forsure.

First time here. Will definitely be back. I had the Tri-tip sandwich and my husband had the ribeye. My sandwich was good, but I wasn't crazy about the ribeye (the taste was too smokey) but my husband loved it. Prices were very reasonable. Place had a diner feel to it.

Nope. I really wanted to love this place: the reviews seem solid and we met a couple in the parking lot that have eaten here 100's of times as a pit stop. However, as soon as we walked in, all I could smell was bathroom air freshener. It's a BBQ restaurant, I expected mesquite and meat smells. The odor was pungent and ruined my appetite immediately. We sat at a clean booth with comfortable seats. But, then all I could see was the dirty window, some extremely filthy blinds and a nasty black spider crawling up the window pane inches from me. I moved to sit elsewhere and tried to ignore the spider, dirt and smell. I really couldn't eat much.

Excellent dinner and service. We stopped on a road trip from LA north and couldn't have been happier. Very chill environment, good prices, best onion rings I've ever had. Will definitely be returning!

I'm impressed! Stopped here randomly while traveling, and it has surprisingly good food for a restaurant in the middle of nowhere. I had the tri tip salad - the meat was perfectly seasoned and very tender even if it was well done. Wife had the salmon which was excellent as well. This is a good find

Excellent food, got the ribs. Portions are large! Could not finish, so it was two meals for one! Second time for dinner, will be back.

My husband and I stopped here on our way to Cambria with our dog. We were greeted & sat quickly. They have a great selection of food. Emily N was our server and she was fantastic. Very attentive, sweet, quick to get our order & always kept our waters full. The reason I gave 4 stars is because our food wasn't that great. I got the nachos with chicken & the chicken was a tad dry and the nachos came out cold. They were still tasty. My husband ordered the pastrami sandwich with garlic fries and he said it was underwhelming but tasted ok. Overall a cute, roadside stop to checkout. We definitely want to try their breakfast, next time! :)

Loved this place! We've driven by a million times each time saying "we've gotta try it next time" and finally got the chance to. The staff is awesome and the food is good. I got a rack of ribs that were finger licking good. Surprisingly the clam chowder is good too for a restaurant that does bbq. There is plenty of seating and looks like the have a cool bar area that I would totally take advantage of if I was a local. We'll definitely be stopping in again.

Mariela was sweet and warm when greeting me. She got my ice tea and salad out immediately. I also tried their IPA beer it was refreshing. The Ribeye was delicious and cooked perfectly medium rare! The chili beans were my favorite and will definitely stop on my way to Sonoma again!

Looked up and decided to try this place on the way back from LA. The ambience is like a slightly nicer diner and everything is very clean and well kept while being cozy. The staff was really friendly and gave great recs for food. Tried the plow boy sandwich and the fried chicken salad and really enjoyed both. The plow boy sandwich was definitely worth it. The meats were all tasty and the French roll it was in was good. It was recommended to put the jalapenos on the side and I'd definitely agree. The chicken was definitely the centerpiece of the fried chicken salad as everything else is no frills but the fried chicken was solid. Would definitely like to stop by again if we ever are passing by

I found Willow Ranch on yelp. It's off the main exit and tucked back, so we would have never found it on our own. We do the drive from Nor Cal to So Cal fairly often. So it's nice to find something new (to us.) It is a legit diner with yummy bbq. Plus the service was great. Everyone was super friendly! I had the half portion of the tri-tip salad and it was plenty of food for me. They also have a full bar, so I randomly paired it with a mimosa. My kids were bummed that they didn't have Sprite. They had Mac and cheese with fries and a water. My husband had fish and chips. We will be back!

Stopped by on a long trip. Got a big surprise the place was very clean and the food was very fresh and delicious. I needed to write this review for people on a long journey unsure of places this far from home. COME AND EAT HERE!! You wont regret it. I loved it! The services was nice and friendly, food was delicious, and most importantly the whole place was really clean.

Stopped by for a late lunch on our way home from a quick weekend trip to Southern California. While there are lots of fast food options in the area, we decided we wanted a bit more of a break from the car. With that said, they are still a fairly quick option as far as sit down options go. They are also tucked behind a couple gas stations, so convenient if your car also needs fueling on your journey. First up, they offer very friendly service, which I remembered from the last time we were here quite a few years ago. We were greeted promptly and told to sit wherever we liked. We chose one of the many booths. I got the Big Hoss sandwich--thinly sliced pastrami with mustard, pickles and peppers. My honey got the French Dip. Both sandwiches are filled with ample amounts of delicious, tender, flavorful meat. Side options include fries, cole slaw, potato salad or pay a little extra for soup, salad, garlic fries, or onion rings. My honey got fries and I got cole slaw. The cole slaw was nice--not drowning in mayo--and helped cut some of the (expected) saltiness of my sandwich. Those little peppers are quite spicy so I ate them sparingly with my sandwich. The receipt offers a QR code as an option for scanning and paying from your phone, so we were back on the road in almost no time. *thumb up*