Such a great quirky little spot with incredible food. They even had a kids area to hang out!We got the chicken and waffles and an omelete.The waffles were crispy with cinnamon sugar and butter and the chicken was flavorful. With a side of warm maple syrup and sausage gravy it was perfect.The omelete was nice and flavorful. The home fries were so crispy and soft. And the side of biscuits and gravy were perfect.Kid-friendliness: There was kids play area out back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Custom Scramble with Biscuits and Gravy
Freddy
Great service good atmosphere and very tasty hearty food
Katie Jackson
Horrible restaurant! Waitress confused our order. She spilled coffee. Had to wait an extra 10 minutes after a problem with the gas piping.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Victoria S.
Solid local breakfast. Biscuits and gravy are the best. Great local SLV option for breakfast.
EJ C.
Nice home town restaurant. Very small inside so not an amazing ambience. Good biscuits and gravy!
Tina Hill
Always great breakfast here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Scramble
Andrew B.
Extremely yummy food. This place was very very yummy. Went with my friends celebrating Agustin's birthday. He was so crazy! had a great time. I sat next to the birthday boy. Ate breakfast burrito and huevos rancheros (split with my lovely gf). Both meals extremely yummy. I guess if I'm being honest I've been feeling a little empty lately and sorta like I've just been getting through things. Like my day was becoming one big checklist that I had to get through. But I didn't feel that way at breakfast. Felt good and happy. I felt a little empty sometimes this weekend though. It was a great weekend but maybe I'm just going through a funk. Our waiter was really nice. It was cash only so splitting the bill was a bit of a headache but I made a funny joke about everyone venmojng me and then I would send out the money. Had a few good jokes this weekend. I think when I'm around my gf in social settings she gives me strength. Now I feel a little sick from the food but it's just because I ate too much. I'm sure if I ate less I would be fine. 5 stars! P.S. if you're ever in Santa Cruz you have to check out the mystery spot ("wait, why is my mustache on my forehead??") ^inside joke
Alix C.
Classic diner, excellent service (the waitress complemented my hair, which made my day), and the food is great. Maybe the best chicken fried steak (and best gravy) I’ve ever had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Home Fries, Gravy, Hot Cakes
Anna B.
Quick service, simple menu and plenty of outdoor seating for your canine pals. Food was okay - did the job but not memorable. Cash only.
Laura-Jean Slykhuis
Great breakfast, good coffee, cute decor and wonderful server and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Home Fries, Corn Beef Hash with Scrambled Eggs and Biscuit and Gravy
Good food easy access. Friendly staff. Be there before 1:30 for lunch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Home Fries, Belgian Waffles
Tom Kearns
Great breakfast in the morning. Community people frequent this restaurant not tourist so you know it’s good. The parking is tricky and if you haven’t been here before it’s easy to miss it because it’s not that big. Come for the food not the ambience.Parking: Tricky off street parking requires exit tail first to highway.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Home Fries, Sausage, Gravy
Steven P.
I've always loved going to Spanky's for breakfast and a couple weeks back I discovered they had a sign outside saying they offered Family Nights from 4pm-8pm with burgers. I'd always only ever had breakfast so we decided to give them a try. NOTE: be sure to call first as it doesn't appear they do it every night and I got lucky that the night I decided to give it a shot she told me they would be open that evening. I've been to The Sawmill and honestly - while their burgers are good, the huge wait to get a burger after ordering (has been greater than 1.25 hours both times I've been down there) is excessive. Spanky's was full but not overly busy and let me tell you . . . One of the best Patty Melt I've had in some time. Spanky's gives you a full belly without emptying your wallet! Love this SLV gem!
Brian Yang
Excellent choice for brunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe M.
The menu is fabulous. I recommend "the Mess" a plate full of goodness with a mix of breakfast meats, potatoes and gravy. Going towards Brookdale don't blink or you'll pass it on the right in the small town of Ben Lomond, CA. 9.
Such a great quirky little spot with incredible food. They even had a kids area to hang out!We got the chicken and waffles and an omelete.The waffles were crispy with cinnamon sugar and butter and the chicken was flavorful. With a side of warm maple syrup and sausage gravy it was perfect.The omelete was nice and flavorful. The home fries were so crispy and soft. And the side of biscuits and gravy were perfect.Kid-friendliness: There was kids play area out back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Custom Scramble with Biscuits and Gravy
Great service good atmosphere and very tasty hearty food
Horrible restaurant! Waitress confused our order. She spilled coffee. Had to wait an extra 10 minutes after a problem with the gas piping.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Solid local breakfast. Biscuits and gravy are the best. Great local SLV option for breakfast.
Nice home town restaurant. Very small inside so not an amazing ambience. Good biscuits and gravy!
Always great breakfast here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Scramble
Extremely yummy food. This place was very very yummy. Went with my friends celebrating Agustin's birthday. He was so crazy! had a great time. I sat next to the birthday boy. Ate breakfast burrito and huevos rancheros (split with my lovely gf). Both meals extremely yummy. I guess if I'm being honest I've been feeling a little empty lately and sorta like I've just been getting through things. Like my day was becoming one big checklist that I had to get through. But I didn't feel that way at breakfast. Felt good and happy. I felt a little empty sometimes this weekend though. It was a great weekend but maybe I'm just going through a funk. Our waiter was really nice. It was cash only so splitting the bill was a bit of a headache but I made a funny joke about everyone venmojng me and then I would send out the money. Had a few good jokes this weekend. I think when I'm around my gf in social settings she gives me strength. Now I feel a little sick from the food but it's just because I ate too much. I'm sure if I ate less I would be fine. 5 stars! P.S. if you're ever in Santa Cruz you have to check out the mystery spot ("wait, why is my mustache on my forehead??") ^inside joke
Classic diner, excellent service (the waitress complemented my hair, which made my day), and the food is great. Maybe the best chicken fried steak (and best gravy) I’ve ever had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Home Fries, Gravy, Hot Cakes
Quick service, simple menu and plenty of outdoor seating for your canine pals. Food was okay - did the job but not memorable. Cash only.
Great breakfast, good coffee, cute decor and wonderful server and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Home Fries, Corn Beef Hash with Scrambled Eggs and Biscuit and Gravy
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Good food easy access. Friendly staff. Be there before 1:30 for lunch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Home Fries, Belgian Waffles
Great breakfast in the morning. Community people frequent this restaurant not tourist so you know it’s good. The parking is tricky and if you haven’t been here before it’s easy to miss it because it’s not that big. Come for the food not the ambience.Parking: Tricky off street parking requires exit tail first to highway.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Home Fries, Sausage, Gravy
I've always loved going to Spanky's for breakfast and a couple weeks back I discovered they had a sign outside saying they offered Family Nights from 4pm-8pm with burgers. I'd always only ever had breakfast so we decided to give them a try. NOTE: be sure to call first as it doesn't appear they do it every night and I got lucky that the night I decided to give it a shot she told me they would be open that evening. I've been to The Sawmill and honestly - while their burgers are good, the huge wait to get a burger after ordering (has been greater than 1.25 hours both times I've been down there) is excessive. Spanky's was full but not overly busy and let me tell you . . . One of the best Patty Melt I've had in some time. Spanky's gives you a full belly without emptying your wallet! Love this SLV gem!
Excellent choice for brunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The menu is fabulous. I recommend "the Mess" a plate full of goodness with a mix of breakfast meats, potatoes and gravy. Going towards Brookdale don't blink or you'll pass it on the right in the small town of Ben Lomond, CA. 9.