Emma Jean's Holland Burger Cafe

Cycling route 66. Called in at this iconic cafe for breakfast after very cold night camping out at -6°c. When asked for bill was told a lady had already paid for my meal. Such a random act of kindness would never happen in Europe - GOD BLESS THE USA❤️🇺🇸

First time visiting Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Cafe. A very enjoyable breakfast and experience overall. The cafe’s good food and storied history lives up to its reputation. The reason I look forward to returning belongs to the staff who deserve praise. Friendly and attentive, it was a pleasure to speak with our Waitresses and especially the Cook. It is always a treat when a cafe is set up to allow the Cook to work front-and-center amongst its patrons. To the staff at Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Cafe: Many thanks and see you soon. Ian & Jess 💛💜

Impeccable flavor, and excellent service. This place is an icon for a lot of reasons; the flavors are just one of them. Highly suggest the Brian Burger 🍔 and Onion Rings 🤩

This is a Guy Fieri DDD stop. Unfortunately, I was not impressed. My server (owner ?) was surly, unfriendly. Ham - very good Eggs - OK Potatoes - small serving, greasy Biscuits - not good Gravy - OK Coffee - lukewarm, both fills Very limited seating, maybe 20 spots, including counter. Damn, I was really looking forward to a DDD experience.

A very small restaurant with a very big bite! I got the slap your momma burger and I enjoyed every single bite! Their onion rings were perfect and the burger has all the right condiments. What a well balanced burger. Heads up it has a little kick so if you’re sensitive to spice ask for mayo instead.

Everything is like home. Fresh food in a tiny slice of Victorville. Breakfast omlettes and potatoes are amazing, and the burgers are next level.

Emma Jean's Holland Burger Cafe Route 66 Victorville, California Before leaving Victorville, California, yesterday, we decided to have breakfast at Emma Jean's Holland Burger Cafe. This historic and iconic Diner has been serving hungry travelers on Route 66 since 1947. This diner has appeared in a kill Bill Movie and music videos. So what better way to end our Route 66 Road trip than to dine at this historic Diner on Route 66. The Diner is open till 2:45 PM except on Saturday (Closes at 12:45 PM) and closed on Sunday. We will just say that the food was delicious and the service was great. The plates were rather large. I had the Chicken Fried Steak with two eggs and potatoes and your choice of sides. The Chicken Fried Steak was so big that it came on a separate dish from the potatoes and eggs. You also get your choice of sides, which are toast, biscuits and gravy, or a pancake. I opted for biscuits and gravy. The chicken fried steak was cooked perfectly, and everything was delicious. I tried my vest to finish it but it was a large amount of food. I also knew that we would have a desert. Chuck had the Ortega Three egg omelet, and that was pretty big itself, and he also picked biscuits and gravy as his side. He told me it was delicious and was not greasy at all. After our breakfast, we wanted to try the Blueberry cobbler. The cobbler was delicious, especially with the ice cream. The portion was also large, so we only ordered one to share. The staff members were great. They were friendly and attentive. They checked on us as well as the other patrons frequently. We also noticed the shirts they were wearing and asked if we could purchase those shirts. The design on the back really caught my eye, so we purchased two. Overall, our experience was great. The ambiance and atmosphere of a true diner, the delicious food, and excellent service made it a memorable and great experience.

Great vibe, service and food, a real American classic 🇺🇸🙏😋

Cycling route 66. Called in at this iconic cafe for breakfast after very cold night camping out at -6°c. When asked for bill was told a lady had already paid for my meal. Such a random act of kindness would never happen in Europe - GOD BLESS THE USA❤️🇺🇸

First time visiting Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Cafe. A very enjoyable breakfast and experience overall. The cafe’s good food and storied history lives up to its reputation. The reason I look forward to returning belongs to the staff who deserve praise. Friendly and attentive, it was a pleasure to speak with our Waitresses and especially the Cook. It is always a treat when a cafe is set up to allow the Cook to work front-and-center amongst its patrons. To the staff at Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Cafe: Many thanks and see you soon. Ian & Jess 💛💜

Impeccable flavor, and excellent service. This place is an icon for a lot of reasons; the flavors are just one of them. Highly suggest the Brian Burger 🍔 and Onion Rings 🤩

This is a Guy Fieri DDD stop. Unfortunately, I was not impressed. My server (owner ?) was surly, unfriendly. Ham - very good Eggs - OK Potatoes - small serving, greasy Biscuits - not good Gravy - OK Coffee - lukewarm, both fills Very limited seating, maybe 20 spots, including counter. Damn, I was really looking forward to a DDD experience.

A very small restaurant with a very big bite! I got the slap your momma burger and I enjoyed every single bite! Their onion rings were perfect and the burger has all the right condiments. What a well balanced burger. Heads up it has a little kick so if you’re sensitive to spice ask for mayo instead.

Everything is like home. Fresh food in a tiny slice of Victorville. Breakfast omlettes and potatoes are amazing, and the burgers are next level.

Emma Jean's Holland Burger Cafe Route 66 Victorville, California Before leaving Victorville, California, yesterday, we decided to have breakfast at Emma Jean's Holland Burger Cafe. This historic and iconic Diner has been serving hungry travelers on Route 66 since 1947. This diner has appeared in a kill Bill Movie and music videos. So what better way to end our Route 66 Road trip than to dine at this historic Diner on Route 66. The Diner is open till 2:45 PM except on Saturday (Closes at 12:45 PM) and closed on Sunday. We will just say that the food was delicious and the service was great. The plates were rather large. I had the Chicken Fried Steak with two eggs and potatoes and your choice of sides. The Chicken Fried Steak was so big that it came on a separate dish from the potatoes and eggs. You also get your choice of sides, which are toast, biscuits and gravy, or a pancake. I opted for biscuits and gravy. The chicken fried steak was cooked perfectly, and everything was delicious. I tried my vest to finish it but it was a large amount of food. I also knew that we would have a desert. Chuck had the Ortega Three egg omelet, and that was pretty big itself, and he also picked biscuits and gravy as his side. He told me it was delicious and was not greasy at all. After our breakfast, we wanted to try the Blueberry cobbler. The cobbler was delicious, especially with the ice cream. The portion was also large, so we only ordered one to share. The staff members were great. They were friendly and attentive. They checked on us as well as the other patrons frequently. We also noticed the shirts they were wearing and asked if we could purchase those shirts. The design on the back really caught my eye, so we purchased two. Overall, our experience was great. The ambiance and atmosphere of a true diner, the delicious food, and excellent service made it a memorable and great experience.

Great vibe, service and food, a real American classic 🇺🇸🙏😋

Stopped in w/ my road dog on our way to Vegas for a bite & oh my whattta delightful bite! Holland beer & to wash that goodness down. Def returning to hear more good tunes, the great crew, and great eats.

Holy underpants, this place is so flippin good!!! We sat at the bar, I got the Holland Burger (w/ cheese and bacon, of course!) because that is what the place is named after, did not disappoint! Definitely getting the trucker breakfast next time. Then the patty melt on rye the next time. Then the Red Neck Burrito the next time. Then the Brian burger the next time. Then... I hope I am getting the point across that they have sooo much I want to try! Old-school cafe and the people there take pride in it! Solid! The history of the place is pretty sweet and they filmed a part of some movie there, or something...

WOW, WOW and WOW! I had such a great experience my first visit, that I went back the next day! It is what it is-A GREAT DINER!! The place was clean, organized, friendly service, and EXCELLENT food! My first visit, I had the "Slap your Mama" burger! OMG!! AMAZINGLY AWESOME! Huge AND DELICIOUS, REALLY DELICIOUS! Thick burger patties, not 'chain' store size. And no stinking frill picks to hold it together, large steak knives included for this task! And no complaints about the fries and onion rings either. Had to go back the next day for breakfast, and what a breakfast treat it was! I had the Chicken Fried Steak, served with eggs, potatoes and a hub cap size pancake the same size as the Chicken Fried Steak! I don't know how I did but I finished the WHOLE THING!! Huge portions of delicious food with excellent friendly service served in a "Classic" American diner! THIS WAS A 5 STAR, MIC DROP EXPERIENCE!! Soooooo worth the trip!

I love this place, I love the ones running it. The food as always was great. I got a petit Brian burger and it was great as always.

The service was quick, and the server was able to give me ideas about items on the menu and was knowledgeable on what the diner serves. The diner experience was warm and inviting. I started with the soup of the day. And that was pretty delicious. I ordered the mashed potatoes and meatloaf. The potatoes were mediocre I have had better meatloaf but otherwise it's a pretty cool location. I would definitely return and try something else on their menu.

I tried the petite Brian's burger this morning (I went for breakfast but figured I must try what they are known for since I was driving through the area) and 10/10! You must try! It was absolutely delicious. The ladies here are nice and it seems like it's a locals fav spot. They knew customers by name. It's small inside and when we left at 10:15am on a Monday there was actually a line starting to form because there was no longer seating. It's still decorated from long ago which takes you back in time to the "good ol days". Will come back when driving through.

Enjoy the food and kitchen team. Food has been delicious on both visits. First visit was with a party of six which I don't recommend here because it's small, however , they fit us into the one large table in the back. Burgers were loaded and great. On my most recent visit, I had your basic breakfast which was just like home cooking. The place is an old diner, not a remake, an actual diner from back in the good old days. Tons of charm and friendly service. Will be back!

Best classic burgers in town, great service as well. Mainly just a historical spot on old routes 66

Our party of 8 invaded this cozy roadside diner and despite overrunning the restaurant, the friendly staff was quick to set up the corner table to accommodate all of us. The menu ranges from breakfast to dinner items that you can get at any time. The hamburger patties are made fresh, as are the sides and desserts. Today they had macaroni salad which was creamy and delicious. There were small bits of egg, similar to a potato salad, but that didn't diminish the salad's creamy goodness. Brian's Burger is that delicious handmade patty served on Parmesan toasted sourdough with a green chili. The Holland burger is 1/2 lb patty while the burger is just 1/4 lb. My mom ordered the Trucker's sandwich with Roast beef and a side of tots. The sandwich was cut into thirds which made it perfect for her to take the last 1/3 home and order peach cobbler. There weren't enough tater tots for her to take home because all her grandkids kept stealing them when she wasn't looking. They also make fresh shakes, so we took one to go for my uncle who couldn't make it. He was very pleased with the shake. I will definitely be stopping by to get one for him regularly. All in all this was a great spot and I'll say it's a solid 4/5 stars only because I ordered 4 sides of Shawna's Shit Show and even with a large party, a heatwave, and it being close to closing it never came!

The food was not as good as we expected. We have been wanting to try this place out. What made the experience bad was the atmosphere and customer service. There was basically no customer service, no one was greeted as they came in , the place is with limited seating, people are willing to wait if they are told a time period or told anything at all. They wouldn't even tell them anything, I would feel bad for everyone that came in cause there was an awkward wait and silence. There was also obvious tension between the workers and the owner/manager. Just was not what I expected, I love hole in the wall kind of places but this was just not it for me. The food was not worth the experience. But we did not try the Brian burger and probably will never be back.

What a find! A old fashioned diner still run by the family that started it right on old Route 66. The ambiance is a bit like a bus station but that is not why you come here. I was here with my favorite dining companion, our dog and a new friend. Breakfast and lunch cooked to order with friendly and efficient service. Even a piece of bacon for the pup. Staff is friendly and can give you the history of the joint. This place gives you all the vibes you want from this local institution. Locals all eat here and staff remember the regulars and their likes. Only open until 2:30 pm most days so get here early and be ready to wait for a table. It is so worth it.

Been eating here since I was 5 years old. My dad used to throw me on his dirt bike and we'd cut across the desert for breakfast. This was back in the late 70's. My how things have changed. The breakfast is still great and the memories for me are plentiful when I sit in this diner at 50 years of age now. My heart breaks for this family after losing their patriarch Brian. They'll get through it though and may Emma Jean's continue on for the generations to come. Definitely a high desert gem.

One of my favorite Diner, Drive-in and Dives. A very small place that's been around for quite a while, old-school americana, represented inside. It's fun to sit and watch them work the grill and flat top . I think Brian's burger is my favorite burger here, or the everything omelette. Be careful that the salsa is really really hot or I am just too delicate to deal with it. I've been coming here for years. I can't believe I'm finally leaving a review. Service is kind and fairly quick. This place does get busy and pick hours so Plan your visit accordingly.

Nestled in the heart of the high desert, this hidden gem evokes nostalgic memories of childhood adventures and family stomping grounds. During a recent vacation, I returned with one of my own adult families in tow to experience the area once again. The trucker special sandwich stole the show with its robust flavors and generous portions. A succulent grilled beef patty, perfectly cooked and oozing with juices, paired harmoniously with the kick of a green chili, adding an extra layer of tantalizing taste. But it wasn't just the food that left us enamored; it was the personal touch of being able to chat with one of the owners, who regaled us with tales of the restaurant's history. The atmosphere crackled with warmth and nostalgia, and we found ourselves charmed by the playful banter and delightful wordplay. In the embrace of the high desert scenery, surrounded by memories old and new, we savored not just a meal but an experience--a testament to the power of good food, great company, and the timeless allure of the desert landscape.

What a disappointment! Been here several times and food has been great. Ordered the Brian Burger today and my 10 yr old could've done a better job. Female cook and 2 family waitresses...they did nothing but talk to each other the whole time. Cook laid no attention to what she was cooking. Service was also slow. Why? Because the waitresses did nothing but chit chat while we sat and sat waiting for her to take our order. Doubt I'll be going back there.

Amazing living piece of history! Right on historic Route 66, this place is priceless, and so is the food and the owners. We sat at the counter and asked the waitress what she recommends. She said everything was edible LOL! Turns out she was the owner and had a wicked sense of humor. The food was delish and we had a whale of a good time hearing her jokes and stories (see Shawna's shit show on the menu photo). So many quirky things inside, check out the clock too. We will be stopping for lunch every time we come back from Vegas from now on.

Have you tried the historic Emma Jean's Holland Burger in Victorville, CA? The first restaurant in Victorville, the eatery was featured on Guy's Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives for their biscuits and gravy. When we went, they had already sold out for the day of biscuits and gravy, so I can't speak on those. I can say it's the best chicken fried steak I have ever had, and the pancake was amazing! Fantastic service, too. I hadn't been there in 10 years, and it was the same waitress when I went last time (she's one of the owners). It's worth the drive. Hit Route 66 and dive into this delectable dive!!!!

My dad kept talking about this place; it is local to him and he saw it on DDD and HAD to try it. He has stage 4 cancer so he has low energy and sleeps a lot. That means he isn't usually feeling up to going places, and breakfast hours don't work for him. I made a point to grab "lunch" here for us on a recent visit to be sure he gets to try it. I got the Holland burger for myself and the Brian Burger for him. With these I grabbed a side order of potato salad and a side of onion rings. Let's start with inside: this place is small and cramped, a typical style of older roadside diner. They were busy, too, and had part of the kitchen out front behind the counter so you can kind of watch them prepare some of the food. Because of its size, it was quite loud inside. I ordered our food to go and found one chair where I could wait for my order. Staff was friendly enough, but there was an older lady whose demeanor felt like she was probably quite stressed but translated to being a little short with me when I wanted to order. On to the food! Brian Burger: I did not taste it but dad loved it! It has a poblano on it, giving it a really fun flavor. Holland Burger: I thought this was just ok. The prices are really steep, at around $15 for the burgers. It was fine to try but what I really wanted were the biscuits and gravy. Unfortunately when I arrived they said they had sold out of biscuits for the day. Bummer! I'm not sure if I will make a special trip for them, but if the reviews say anything, it sounds like I need to try them. Onion rings were good; they are a battered style, not breaded. Potato salad tasted good too, but I couldn't shake the thought that it tasted like it should have been a macaroni salad. I don't know what it was about it, but swap out the potatoes for macaroni and this would be a really solid Mac salad! So basically the food was fine but too expensive. I'm glad my dad enjoyed his burger and that is all that matters to me. Trying to savor what time I have left with him and food is my love language so this was worth it for me.

It's no surprise that Emma jeans has the best breakfast/lunch in town. This was my first time eating the steak breakfast. WOW best in the desert too. I love this place and the history behind it.

This place is so good. Nice and homey. The service is great and the food never disappoints.

1. Waitress was a downer. No effort in making our experience upbeat. She did bring out the food though. She also asked if we were going to give her a tip before taking away our credit card? They do not bring out bill so you can choose to tip privately. I tipped her 20% since she was miserable and I felt sorry for her. 2. Ordered pancakes which were undercooked and like slop and tasted like maybe margarine? I couldn't eat any of it. Also ordered potatoes which were so saturated in some nasty oil so left those behind too. 3. Did not get my kicks on route 66 after this non-meal.

This place is amazing and the staff are super welcoming. The cafe is super cute and clean. The food is awesome. The ham steak was so good and big I was in heaven. I had plenty of leftovers for later. If you have the chance visit, it is so worth it.

Special of the Day: Monty Christo Get it when it's offered, this sandwich is dipped in French toast batter, the turkey and ham are quality and they are layered so well. The mixer of cheese OMg is so good, like a bomb grilled cheese; oh yeah, and there is bacon

Great food and a wonderful staff. The meal choices are superb and plentiful. Great prices as well.

Love the food love the service love the ambience great place We also noticed that this placed was used in a movie called "the old man"

What a great little find in Victorville, California. Evidently this little roadside restaurant has been featured on the Food Network two times and it's a California historical landmark and has been here for 75 years! . Mainly because the food is delicious! Today we had a Brian Burger. It was a really tasty burger patty sandwiched between two thick pieces of sliced sourdough bread. While the bread was grilling, it seems like the chef put Parmesan cheese down on the grill and that made a terrific crust. This burger also has an Ortega chili and cheese inside as well! We chose the macaroni salad as a side, and we were told this was homemade! It did taste homemade and it was excellent...creamy, just the right amount of dressing, some onion, and the mayo. We then decided to split an apple cobbler, which was brought to us in a cast-iron skillet with two scoops of ice cream on top and two spoons. This is not too sweet, but a nice way to finish our lunch here at this great little spot. All of the servers and other staff that we encountered today were super friendly helpful and maintained a fabulous sense of humor throughout our meal. The Ambiance ... You might pass this place on the road thinking it doesn't look like much of a place from the outside view from old Route 66, but it's a hidden gem of a diner with light green brick on the outside, low ceilings, and that traditional 1950's vibe...counter and all! Don't all good things come out of small spaces?? I think so in this case!! When in the lovely town of Victorville, drop in on this little diner!

I love the spot and all their hospitality. Definitely a hole in the wall spot just were supposed to be. on route 66 also used in the movie kill Bill 2. The trucker special is my favorite and the onion rings. get there early before they sell out of biscuits and gravy. Best diner I've ever been to in my life.

Been coming here for the last few years and generally good experience. Today was different, food quality was lacking , service also was lacking. It's an old place , decor is typical. Something up with the water , tasted weird . They tried from the soda fountain and a water dispenser. I saw others that got water and switched.

Stopped into Emma Jean's on the way to Pasadena... we enjoyed our lunch so much that we came back for breakfast on our way home five days later haha. The Brian Burger was sooooo good, and my hubs was over the moon about the French dip. Breakfast was yummmm-o... we had pancakes, chicken fried steak... and all the sides. The service from Shawna was fantastic, and the atmosphere is just so cool! Highly recommend!

The food was amazing and super flavorful and the service was top notch. It was a bit warm so that affects the ambience but I will be back!

I'll admit that I wasn't too crazy about going to this place as I was convinced there were more better choices in V'ville - but since this is a classic Route 66 place, I knew I had to stop! Emma Jean's goes back to the 1940s and it has always been a family-run business. Brian, who owns it and was working the grill at the time of my visit, has a special burger named after him. It was awesome. I forget what they put on it, but had some veggies, different cheeses, and I can tell they put garlic butter on the bread. Tasted like heaven. I usually try to get restaurant staples that I can't get anywhere else. The only negative part about the restaurant was it's cramped, old-school diner, where there is limited seating. Plus the parking part during busy hours. Place has some cool history. Some movies have been shot here, notably "Kill Bill Vol. 2" where Uma Thurman's character comes in and asks for a glass of water. Also, Guy Fieri was in here doing an episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives"(I think?). Rightfully so. If you're doing a Route 66 road trip, don't pass up on Emma Jean's. I for sure would return.

Food was good in this quaint little spot. The service was cool and the patrons are friendly. I enjoyed talking to the chef while he prepared plates.. fun joint!! The slap ya mama burger is Hella good!! I will definitely get that again!!

Eggs, practically right out of the chickens butt! Outstanding ambience, great service, wonderful food!!!

The customer service is horrible. The owner was our waitress and she is out right rude. Like rolling her eyes rude. She is nothing like she appeared on the DDD show. I agree with a previous post, if you are a person of color, you will feel very uncomfortable and not welcomed. The food is ok. I expected so much more after watching the DDD show. The only thing I really liked was their salsa. The breakfast potatoes are super bland and almost like mashed potatoes. The sausage patties are dry. And the biscuits and gravy are ok, not great. Even if the food was great, due to the terrible customer service, I will never go back.

I have a special sense of attachment to this place. I grew up not too far from here, and knew it back when it was famous among the locals and way before DDD ever existed. I'd come here with out-of-town visiting family or my parents' friends when they wanted to take them out, but didn't want to drive all the way "in to town." I was visiting for the day and was hoping it was as good as I remembered. It's pretty easy to find since there isn't much out there at all. Just go a little past the cement company, and if you hit Air Expressway, you've gone too far. Inside the tiny, historic building, it looked EXACTLY the same as I remember. Brian still lives behind the restaurant, it still had the same familiar bar stools, and the staff looked like they were probably there on my last visit (probably 20 years ago) too. It was good to see that fame hadn't changed them! We had to wait around 10 minutes to be seated at the corner stools. Like the other reviewers and I mentioned, this place is TINY and there may be a wait. You can see the entire kitchen in front of you because it's all open; a busboy washed dishes right across the bar from me as we ate. I love shit like this. We split the Brian Burger and chili cheese fries. They have beer on tap too. The cheese fries came in a large bowl and were covered with cheese so that no fry was left bare. My advice is to DEFINITELY split the Brian Burger. It's two thick slices of bread, with a parmesan cheese crust, containing a thick, well-done juicy patty, a slice of cheese on each side, and a roasted green Ortega chile. It was amazing. The burger itself was spectacular, but the parmesan bread put it over the top. I was loving every single bite, and any burger that has cheese below AND on top of the patty gets an A+ from me. It was a unique burger, but also so homey and diner-style. I'll be honest; I'm only writing this review because I want another one now and the best I can do is by writing about it. The staff came around often, and everyone seemed to be helping with everything. Brian came out from the kitchen a few times to refill drinks and chat with people. He asked where we were from and chatted with me for a while after I told him I was a "local" (everyone knows everyone in this area!) I loved my experience at this familiar place, felt very welcomed there, and would totally go out of my way to go back! It closes at 12:30 on Saturdays and around 3 on weekdays, so go early!

If you like old school diners as much as I am you will love this place! It's a historic Route 66 staple and Brian, Emma Jean's son, is there behind the griddle doing his magic with great food. The place is tiny because back in the day that's all you needed for a truck stop. People come, eat, and leave.

Emma Jeans has been around for as long as I can remember. It's a classic in my opinion and the food there is pretty good. Portions are super big and believe me when I say, that if you don't get full, it's your own fault. I would suggest going there with an appetite and don't forget to tip.

Totally rude waitress, food is super lame, Best just to pass this place by Very bland food

We visited this small diner and it was my favorite meal during our trip on the historic Route 66; so good that I am planning a weekend visit just to have their food again, and likely again and again. Fun facts: this place opened in 1947 and was featured in Kill Bill and Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. The clock on the wall gave us a double-take as it ran counterclockwise. GETTING THERE: Driving through the route, the sign for this diner rises cheerily in a pastel yellow along with the modern route 66 blue sign on the road, and a painted shield for the historic 66 on the pastel blue-green wall. There is a small parking lot on the premises and we had no problem finding a spot on a Thursday before 11:00. SEATING/DINING IN: Once you enter, you've got a few booth seats along the wall, and counter seats circling in front of the open kitchen. One of the servers behind the counter motioned in front of her in the booth and that was that! It was easy to see that there are regulars here (they were chatting with Brian who was at the grill), the decor had some memorabilia from decades past on the walls, and overall felt cozy. FOOD: Per the reviews we split a Brian Burger, got it with a side of onion rings, and also shared a chocolate malt shake. The shake came first, topped with a mountain of whipped cream and served with the metal mixing cup and spoon, as our burger order lined up at the grill. Wonderful - the malt flavor was deep and satisfying and rich without being cloyingly sweet. The BRIAN BURGER though - wow! This is the star of any dish of any diner I've been to (and I grew up in New Jersey), if you're craving something that's luxurious yet a comfort food yet also somehow...nuanced. The burger comes between two golden 1" thick slices of sourdough which have a parmesan crunch (yes, very much like goldfish crackers, deep and nutty), which then give way to a juicy medium-rare beef patty that's cushioned between gooey melted swiss cheese, with an extra oomph of ortega chile. Splitting this was a good idea esp since we had dessert lined up, but it still left me wanting more. SERVICE: Straightforward, timely, and friendly service. We never felt rushed and it was great to be able to see the kitchen during our visit and check out all the memorabilia on the walls. Wonderful experience. I would come back again and again to explore the menu, if I can resist ordering the Brian Burger again.

If you want to bite into a goldfish-covered, Texas-sized, sourdough, buttery grilled, half-pound, juicy burger/sandwich... Come get your fix, at Route 66! So maybe the goldfish part was made up, but that's the first thought that came to mind after my initial bite into that brick of a (Brian's) burger! I had no intentions of eating here until I noticed a long line outside a building while driving by at 930am on a Monday morning. Of course, my Yelp bulb turned on and that's when I learned about this little diner. They have been in business for over 20 years! Luckily, I did my research and ordered pickup because the whole staff was super busy when I walked in. Even though my Brian Burger with Onion Rings took a total 40 minutes, I can safely say it was well worth the wait. What fascinated me was how they still kept the place looking original. It gave me a nostalgic feeling and reminded me how restaurants used to look in the 90's. Supporting businesses like these is what I truly love doing. Keep hustling and looking forward to your breakfast next time!

Great service delicious food!!!! Definitely coming back here Victor Ville California.

This place was FANTASTIC!! We were driving back to Vegas a couple months ago, and we always google Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives to find hidden spots to eat close to where we are - and this GEM popped up. We ordered the Trucker's Special, Onion Rings and I think I got a burger. Whatever it was, it was DELICIOUS! Quaint little place on the side of the road. Although we ordered takeout, I found the staff to be friendly and helpful - especially since we had NO idea what we were ordering. We are definitely planning a drive over there again...just to eat there. Looking forward to see what the breakfast meals are talking about!

WOW! Best burger I've ever had!! And the onion rings were pretty delicious too. Shawna and Brian the owners are so personable and very nice.. totally going to bring the grandkids back to get a burger and a homemade milkshake

Went here 6 months ago and trucker sandwich was $9.99, now it's $14.95. Everything on menu is very expensive. I'll admit the service was great and I dig the vibe . Wish they didn't raise prices to obscene levels.

This was so gross. Brian burger was inedible. Meat was not seasoned. Covered in cheese. Guy needs to come back and reevaluate this for a triple D's classic. Definitely gone downhill since that episode aired.

Food: BLAND and overpriced. I went with the Breakfast steak and eggs. Steak was dry and gummy. The knives they give you are a joke, they do not cut anything. Hashbrowns and potatoes are bland, the ketchup did help somewhat. Toast was pretty basic, nothing special. Husband got the Country Fried Chicken. Looked like a frozen piece of meat with gravy that looked gelatin like. Soda tasted flat and the waitress never got us refills. Service The minute we stepped in, we weren't acknowledged until my MIL asked if we could sit at the table in the back and the waitress pointed at the table in the corner and had to wait for it to be cleaned. The waitress was weird. Gave us kind of a "you are bothering me" vibe. She never came to check on us and took forever to ring us up. I read other reviews on here that they don't like POC and well that could be the reason our service sucked. Very weird experience. Place is definitely overrated with a side of attitude, you've been warned! Lol

What a great little diner! Just loved loved loved my Brian Burger. The place was hustling! Our server was always right by also!

Great food taste outstanding just a little pricey The Holland burger is really really good. Just the prices are a little too high.

Wow wow and wow First off, let me say I don't know how we lived here so long and have never been to this establishment ..... The service was fantastic, and it's always top-notch when you have the owners interacting with patrons especially newcomers like us and regulars We had the Brian Burger after some close friends, said it was a must the first time you go, and it did not disappoint, perfectly cooked juicy patty, and it was the Ortega chili for me ..... The biscuits and gravy were fantastic soft buttery biscuits with a classic sausage gravy Can not wait to try other things