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California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives

California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives

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Created by Michael Karda • Updated On: October 20, 2014

Come and enter flavortown. Follow this list for the greatest Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives in California.

900 Grayson is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

1. 900 Grayson

9.0
900 Grayson St (at 7th St.), Berkeley, CA
Breakfast Spot · West Berkeley · 113 tips and reviews
Aldo's Harbor Restaurant is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

2. Aldo's Harbor Restaurant

7.5
616 Atlantic Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Breakfast Spot · Eastside · 39 tips and reviews
La Texanita is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

3. La Texanita

8.4
1667 Sebastopol Rd (at Stony Point Rd), Santa Rosa, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Southwest Santa Rosa · 31 tips and reviews
At Last Cafe is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

4. At Last Cafe

204 Orange Ave (at 2nd St.), Long Beach, CA
New American Restaurant · Bixby Park · 51 tips and reviews
Aunt Mary's Cafe is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

5. Aunt Mary's Cafe

4640 Telegraph Ave (at 47th St), Oakland, CA
Breakfast Spot · Temescal · 73 tips and reviews
Baby Blues BBQ is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

6. Baby Blues BBQ

8.7
444 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA
BBQ Joint · 135 tips and reviews
Bette's Oceanview Diner is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

7. Bette's Oceanview Diner

1807 4th St (btw Hearst & Virginia), Berkeley, CA
Diner · 124 tips and reviews
Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

8. Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill

9.0
3667 India St (btwn Winder & Chalmers St), San Diego, CA
Fish Market · Midtown · 172 tips and reviews
Brats Brothers is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

9. Brats Brothers

13355 Ventura Blvd (Dixie Canyon Ave), Sherman Oaks, CA
German Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews
Bubba's Diner is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

10. Bubba's Diner

566 San Anselmo Ave (at Sir Francis Drake Blvd.), San Anselmo, CA
Diner · 17 tips and reviews
Burger Me is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

11. Burger Me

8.2
10418 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA
Burger Joint · 36 tips and reviews
Cafe Citti is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

12. Cafe Citti

7.5
9047 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, CA
Italian Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews
Cafe Rolle is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

13. Cafe Rolle

5357 H St (btwn 53rd & 54th St), Sacramento, CA
French Restaurant · East Sacramento · 32 tips and reviews
Catelli's is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

14. Catelli's

8.7
21047 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville, CA
Italian Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews
Dad's Kitchen is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

15. Dad's Kitchen

8.4
2968 Freeport Blvd (at 5th Ave), Sacramento, CA
Diner · Land Park · 81 tips and reviews
Don Chow Tacos is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

16. Don Chow Tacos

8.0
(Greater LA Metro Area), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · Central Hollywood · 6 tips and reviews
Duarte's Tavern is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

17. Duarte's Tavern

7.9
202 Stage Rd (at Pescadero Creek Rd), Pescadero, CA
American Restaurant · 83 tips and reviews
El Indio is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

18. El Indio

8.1
3695 India St San Diego (at Winder St), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown · 102 tips and reviews
Emma Jean's Holland Burger Cafe is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

19. Emma Jean's Holland Burger Cafe

8.3
17143 N D St (btwn 15 Fwy & Air Expy), Victorville, CA
Diner · 43 tips and reviews
Fab Hot Dogs is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

20. Fab Hot Dogs

8.6
19417 Victory Blvd (at Tampa Ave), Tarzana, CA
Hot Dog Joint · 79 tips and reviews
Falafel's Drive-In is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

21. Falafel's Drive-In

8.8
2301 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA
Falafel Restaurant · Central San Jose · 164 tips and reviews
Gaffey Street Diner is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

22. Gaffey Street Diner

7.8
247 N Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA
Diner · 21 tips and reviews
Gatsby's Diner is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

23. Gatsby's Diner

2598 Alta Arden Expy #3 (at Fulton Ave), Sacramento, CA
Diner · 40 tips and reviews
Giusti's Place is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

24. Giusti's Place

7.7
14743 Walnut Grove-Thornton Rd, Walnut Grove, CA
American Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Gloria's Cafe is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

25. Gloria's Cafe

8.1
10227 Venice Blvd (at Vinton Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Salvadoran Restaurant · Palms · 46 tips and reviews
Gorilla Barbecue is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

26. Gorilla Barbecue

8.0
2145 Cabrillo Hwy (at Reina Del Mar Ave), Pacifica, CA
BBQ Joint · Vallemar · 65 tips and reviews
Grubstake Diner is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

27. Grubstake Diner

7.8
1525 Pine St (btw Polk & Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
Diner · Lower Nob Hill · 112 tips and reviews
Hank's Creekside Restaurant is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

28. Hank's Creekside Restaurant

8.7
2800 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA
Diner · Memorial Hospital Neighborhood · 40 tips and reviews
Hob Nob Hill is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

29. Hob Nob Hill

8.1
2271 1st Ave (at W Juniper St), San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · Park West · 57 tips and reviews
Hodad's is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

30. Hodad's

9.0
5010 Newport Ave (at Bacon St), San Diego, CA
Burger Joint · Ocean Beach · 230 tips and reviews
HRD is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

31. HRD

521A 3rd St (btwn Bryant St & S Pk Ave), San Francisco, CA
Korean Restaurant · SoMa · 253 tips and reviews
Jamie's Bar & Grille is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

32. Jamie's Bar & Grille

8.1
427 Broadway (btwn 3rd & 5th St), Sacramento, CA
New American Restaurant · Land Park · 36 tips and reviews
Jax at the Tracks is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

33. Jax at the Tracks

7.9
10144 W River St, Truckee, CA
Diner · 43 tips and reviews
Jay Bee's House Of Fine Bar-B-Que is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

34. Jay Bee's House Of Fine Bar-B-Que

7.5
15911 S Avalon Blvd, Gardena, CA
BBQ Joint · 18 tips and reviews
Jimtown Store is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

35. Jimtown Store

6706 Highway 128, Healdsburg, CA
Deli · 28 tips and reviews
Joe's Cable Car is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

36. Joe's Cable Car

4320 Mission St (Silver Ave), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · Mission Terrace · 41 tips and reviews
Johnny Garlic's is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

37. Johnny Garlic's

1460 Farmers Ln (Neotomas Ave), Santa Rosa, CA
American Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews
Johnny Garlic's is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

38. Johnny Garlic's

8988 Brooks Rd S (Lakewood Dr), Windsor, CA
American Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews
Johnny Garlic's is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

39. Johnny Garlic's

10505 Fairway Dr, Rocklin, CA
New American Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews
Lito's Mexican Food is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

40. Lito's Mexican Food

8.2
514 E Haley St (btw N Salsipuedes St & Olive St), Santa Barbara, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East · 17 tips and reviews

41. Los Tapatios

1141 Old Bayshore Hwy, San Jose, CA
Uncategorized · Berryessa · No tips or reviews
Mama Cozza's is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

42. Mama Cozza's

6.1
2170 W Ball Rd (at Brookhurst Ave.), Anaheim, CA
Italian Restaurant · West Anaheim · 53 tips and reviews
Mambo's Cafe is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

43. Mambo's Cafe

8.3
1701 Victory Blvd (at Western Ave.), Glendale, CA
Cuban Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
Meal Ticket is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

44. Meal Ticket

1235 San Pablo Ave (Gilman St), Berkeley, CA
Diner · Westbrae · 18 tips and reviews
Mom's Tamales is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

45. Mom's Tamales

3328 Pasadena Ave (at W Ave 34), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Lincoln Heights · 17 tips and reviews
The Mad Greek is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

46. The Mad Greek

7.1
72112 Baker Blvd. (at Death Valley Rd.), Baker, CA
Greek Restaurant · 159 tips and reviews
Naglee Park Garage is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

47. Naglee Park Garage

8.0
505 E San Carlos St (11th St), San Jose, CA
Burger Joint · Downtown San Jose · 42 tips and reviews
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

48. Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

9.2
1600 S Disneyland Dr (at Disneyland Resort), Anaheim, CA
Hotel · 239 tips and reviews
North End Caffe is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

49. North End Caffe

8.5
3421 Highland Ave (35th Street), Manhattan Beach, CA
Sandwich Spot · North End · 63 tips and reviews
The Oinkster is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

50. The Oinkster

8.7
2005 Colorado Blvd (at Shearin Ave), Eagle Rock, CA
American Restaurant · 188 tips and reviews
Patrick's Roadhouse is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

51. Patrick's Roadhouse

7.5
106 Entrada Dr (Pacific Coast Hwy), Santa Monica, CA
Breakfast Spot · 30 tips and reviews
Paul's Coffee Shop is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

52. Paul's Coffee Shop

8.5
16947 Bushard St (at Warner Ave), Fountain Valley, CA
Coffee Shop · 27 tips and reviews
Pier 23 Cafe is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

53. Pier 23 Cafe

8.0
Pier 23 (btwn Battery St & Green St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 147 tips and reviews
Pizzeria Luigi is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

54. Pizzeria Luigi

8.8
1137 25th St (at B St), San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · Golden Hill · 72 tips and reviews
Polka is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

55. Polka

4112 Verdugo Rd, Los Angeles, CA
Polish Restaurant · Glassell Park · 14 tips and reviews
Putah Creek Cafe is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

56. Putah Creek Cafe

7.7
1 Main St, Winters, CA
Diner · 27 tips and reviews
Q Restaurant is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

57. Q Restaurant

225 Clement St (at 3rd Ave), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Inner Richmond · 64 tips and reviews
Rocco's Cafe is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

58. Rocco's Cafe

7.7
1131 Folsom St (btw 7th & 8th St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · SoMa · 80 tips and reviews
Ramona Cafe is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

59. Ramona Cafe

7.2
628 Main St (btw 6th & 7th St.), Ramona, CA
Diner · 19 tips and reviews
Rick & Ann's Restaurant is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

60. Rick & Ann's Restaurant

8.7
2922 Domingo Ave (btwn Claremont & Ashby Ave), Berkeley, CA
American Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews
Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

61. Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe

1805 Telegraph Ave (18th St.), Oakland, CA
Diner · Uptown · 83 tips and reviews
Russian River Pub is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

62. Russian River Pub

8.3
11829 River Rd, Forestville, CA
Burger Joint · 14 tips and reviews
Santa Cruz Diner is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

63. Santa Cruz Diner

7.0
909 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
Diner · Central Santa Cruz · 64 tips and reviews
Schellville Grill is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

64. Schellville Grill

7.1
22900 Broadway, Sonoma, CA
Beer Garden · 25 tips and reviews
Schooner or Later is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

65. Schooner or Later

8.6
241 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA
Breakfast Spot · 64 tips and reviews
Sol Food Puerto Rican Cuisine is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

66. Sol Food Puerto Rican Cuisine

9.3
901 Lincoln Ave (at 3rd St), San Rafael, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Downtown San Rafael · 259 tips and reviews
Squeeze Burger is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

67. Squeeze Burger

7.1
5301 Power Inn Rd (at Fruitridge Rd), Sacramento, CA
Burger Joint · Southeastern Sacramento · 34 tips and reviews
Studio Diner is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

68. Studio Diner

8.5
4701 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA
Diner · Kearny Mesa · 128 tips and reviews
Sunflower Caffé Espresso & Wine is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

69. Sunflower Caffé Espresso & Wine

421 1st St W (W Spain St), Sonoma, CA
Breakfast Spot · 64 tips and reviews
Tee Off Bar is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

70. Tee Off Bar

3129 Clement St (at 32nd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Outer Richmond · 42 tips and reviews
Tex Wasabi's is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

71. Tex Wasabi's

2243 Arden Way (btwn Howe & Bell), Sacramento, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews
Tex Wasabi's is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

72. Tex Wasabi's

515 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews
Broken Record is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

73. Broken Record

1166 Geneva Ave (at Edinburgh St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Crocker Amazon · 94 tips and reviews
The Golden Bear is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

74. The Golden Bear

7.5
2326 K St (at 24th St), Sacramento, CA
Bar · Midtown · 59 tips and reviews
Nickel Diner is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

75. Nickel Diner

524 S Main St (btwn 5th & 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Diner · Central City East · 180 tips and reviews
Tioli's Crazee Burger is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

76. Tioli's Crazee Burger

4201 30th St (at Howard Ave), San Diego, CA
Burger Joint · North Park · 68 tips and reviews
Tommy's Joynt is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

77. Tommy's Joynt

8.4
1101 Geary Blvd (at Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
BBQ Joint · Cathedral Hill · 212 tips and reviews
Willie Bird's Restaurant is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

78. Willie Bird's Restaurant

1150 Santa Rosa Ave (btwn Barham & Flower Ave), Santa Rosa, CA
American Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
Worth Our Weight is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

79. Worth Our Weight

8.2
1021 Hahman Dr (btwn. Patio Ct. & Rock Creek Dr.), Santa Rosa, CA
Restaurant · Montgomery Village · 12 tips and reviews
The Kitchen is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

80. The Kitchen

529 S A St, Oxnard, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Oxnard · 11 tips and reviews
Norton's Pastrami & Deli is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

81. Norton's Pastrami & Deli

8.8
18 W Figueroa St (Chapala & State), Santa Barbara, CA
Deli · Santa Barbara Downtown · 21 tips and reviews
Savoy Cafe & Deli is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

82. Savoy Cafe & Deli

8.8
24 W Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA
Café · Santa Barbara Downtown · 34 tips and reviews
Bludso's BBQ is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

83. Bludso's BBQ

811 S Long Beach Blvd (at Alondra Blvd.), Compton, CA
BBQ Joint · 53 tips and reviews
Eastside Market Italian Deli is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

84. Eastside Market Italian Deli

8.8
1013 Alpine St (at Figueroa Ter.), Los Angeles, CA
Deli · Historic Cultural · 45 tips and reviews
The Park's Finest BBQ is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

85. The Park's Finest BBQ

8.7
1267 W Temple St (at E Edgeware Rd), Los Angeles, CA
BBQ Joint · East LA · 59 tips and reviews
Haggo's Organic Taco is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

86. Haggo's Organic Taco

8.2
1114 N Coast Highway 101 #C, Encinitas, CA
Taco Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
Nopalito is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

87. Nopalito

1224 9th Ave (Irving St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Inner Sunset · 139 tips and reviews
Chomp Chomp Nation is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

88. Chomp Chomp Nation

7.5
5755 E La Palma Ave (Imperial Hwy), Anaheim, CA
Asian Restaurant · Anaheim Hills · 7 tips and reviews
Beer Belly is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

89. Beer Belly

532 S Western Ave (btwn 5th & 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 131 tips and reviews
The Golden State is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

90. The Golden State

426 N Fairfax Ave (btwn Rosewood & Oakwood Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Mid-City West · 123 tips and reviews
Chili John's is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

91. Chili John's

7.9
2018 W Burbank Blvd (at N Keystone St.), Burbank, CA
American Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews
Pete's Breakfast House is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

92. Pete's Breakfast House

8.6
2055 E Main St (N Catalina), Ventura, CA
Breakfast Spot · 57 tips and reviews
Mac's Fish & Chip Shop is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

93. Mac's Fish & Chip Shop

503 State St (Haley St), Santa Barbara, CA
Fish and Chips Shop · Lower State · 26 tips and reviews
Dottie's True Blue Cafe is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

94. Dottie's True Blue Cafe

28 6th St (at Stevenson St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · SoMa · 367 tips and reviews
Gott's Roadside is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

95. Gott's Roadside

9.1
933 Main St, Saint Helena, CA
Burger Joint · 167 tips and reviews
Johnny Garlic's is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

96. Johnny Garlic's

101 Curtner Ave (at Monterey Hwy.), San Jose, CA
New American Restaurant · South San Jose · 31 tips and reviews
Johnny Garlic's is one of California Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives.

97. Johnny Garlic's

4930 Dublin Blvd (at Hacienda Crossings), Dublin, CA
American Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews