"Homely Charm, Average Bites California Classic Cafe offers a truly welcoming experience, largely thanks to its exceptionally friendly staff and a wonderfully homely atmosphere. It's the kind of place where you immediately feel comfortable and at ease, making it a pleasant spot to unwind. However, while the service and ambiance shine, the food unfortunately falls short of the mark. On my visit, I opted for the Reuben sandwich, which arrived notably without the customary pickle or dressing – a surprising omission that left the sandwich feeling rather dry and incomplete. My friend's steak and eggs, while a classic, also lacked significant flavor, leading to a somewhat bland experience. Overall, California Classic Cafe has its strengths in its warm and inviting environment and the excellent service provided by its staff. If you're looking for a comfortable place with friendly faces, it certainly delivers. However, if your primary focus is on a memorable culinary experience, the food may leave you wanting more. Rating: 2.5/5"

"This place is amazing, though small, it had a lot of heart. It is the quintessential small town American diner. Where the staff great their regulars by name. Where everything is made fresh. With plenty of open seats, old music and Highway 66 decor, this place feels like an escape where you can find yourself chatting up a local about some novel thing happening around the world. The food was great. Plenty of options you’d expect. Made fresh but quickly. It is all well proportioned well seasoned. I had the country fried steak and eggs with a biscuit and gravy. It was crisp, it was meaty, the gravy was creamy, my eggs were perfect and the biscuits was soft and fluffy. And I never once needed to ask to have my coffee refilled. I can’t recommend this place enough."

"My son and I go here quite often, after dropping our pets off at the groomers. They always remember us, very sweet food servers, always making sure we are addressed in kind patient manner. My son loves their biscuits and gravy."

"First time visiting on our trip to Pasadena. Great place, excellent service and atmosphere. My French Toast was very light and fluffy with a generous amount of soft, rich butter. The Steak and Eggs are a must! We will go there again!"

"Although it’s kind of a hole in the wall, it has great ambiance inside and seems like a local favorite. We were just stopping through and were very impressed with the food! The Latin dishes for example the chilaquiles and chile verde were amazing and we were so happy to have tried the strawberry milkshake too- delicious! 🙏🏻 the waitress was efficient, nice, and also had beautiful eyeshadow ✨"