Saugus Cafe

Stopped here to get some breakfast on a weekday to avoid the weekend crowds. Got some yummy pancakes! They were amazing. Great service. Love that this place remains open to keep a little history going in our valley. Just a heads up, bring cash if you dont want to pay a credit card % fee.

Open since 1886 it is one of, if not the, oldest restaurants in Los Angeles County. We were in the area so we decided to stop in for our first visit. I am sure it has had many iterations over the years but currently it is a diner on one side and another area for the bar, but separated. It has a really homey feel to it and looks like the classic LA diner on the inside. They have a free parking lot attached, but we were able to find a parking spot right out front. Our server was very polite, although it took quite a long time for our food to come out. Aside from the wait time, the food items were very good taste wise. I chose the Country Fried Steak for my breakfast and we also shared a side order of Biscuits and Gravy. The steak was actually very good and very crispy but not overly done. The biscuits were OK but not favorite. I wish they would be more flaky, but I still enjoyed them. We also ordered a side of Pancakes for the table and everybody enjoyed that as well. Overall, a good local country diner and I would recommend if you are in the area.

My family and I really enjoyed this place. It's got that home-y cozy and chill feel that you get from old diners, and their menu is not complicated like with newer restaurants. The food is just what you'd expect from an older diner. It's good and satisfying. We were surprised they got busy around 1030 on a Tuesday, but I guess it's just a fave. The prices are good too even despite the inflation and everything.