Millie's American Kitchen

I love supporting local businesses and Millie’s used to be my favorite breakfast in Lafayette. It is now so overpriced for the food portions. I went recently ordered an omelette and side of sausage. $30+ for a small omelette, side of fruit, a single piece of toast and a side of sausage that came with two links for $6. Yes $3 each. lol. Really amazing. No drink was ordered. Felt robbed despite the wonderful service. The food was good too. I don’t mind paying that price if the food matches. This did not. Hope they rethink their shrinkflation approach. Won’t be going back any time soon.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

The staff at this restaurant is very unprofessional. In particular, one man working in the dining area was extremely rude and disrespectful.

Great food, a bit loud,

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

I visited Millie’s for the first time in several years. I was not aware that they closed and reopened. I was hoping to the standard breakfast fare that Millie’s was known for, but was very disappointed by owners attempt to zhuzh up the place. The menu looks to have been expanded to include “fancier” options, but they failed so bad with something as classic as chocolate chip pancakes that my kids couldn’t finish more than a few bites.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

When everything goes right!! Friendly happy welcoming staff. Great food and cosy atmosphere all over. My Mexicali burger was perfect. The ice tea was delish. I need to call them and ask what tea they use as I’m a tea snob. The final icing - a big slice of complimentary coffee cake that is the bomb. I’ll be back.

What a gem! We loved the homey feel, the huevos rancheros were delicious, and the owner gave us some complimentary coffee cake to share - so special! Will happily be back anytime we're in the Contra Costa area!

I guess I am not and I won't be the last one to write a review about how rude and disrespectful this gray hair guy is.

Finally got to Millie's, a local institution. The owner, Victor, greeted us at the door and then made our visit perfect with delectable food, fast, thoughtful service, and a cozy late morning vibe.
The famous Millie's coffee cake is as good as it gets; bathed in butter, with cinnamon struesel and a flavorful moist cake. Absolutely delicious.
The best part of this restaurant is the chance to talk and share with neighbors, as the atmosphere is friendly, fun and laid-back, with longtime regular customers and newbies like us. Ordered the giant Mason jar of fresh iced tea and the coffee cake and thoroughly enjoyed my visit. We will be back for a big breakfast soon!

After 50 years still slamming.

Cutest homestyle cafe!!!! Reminded me of being in Austin. Quaint and creatively curated food with delicious flavors! Thank you immigrant cooks!!!!

Parking: Right off the freeway!

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly. Don't use the bathroom. Right by the kitchen.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

The food here is solid; maybe not great enough to write home about, but one likely won't be disappointed. 3.5stars is probably more appropriate.

It was a weekday morning (9-ish) between Christmas and New Year's. With only ~8 people inside, the ordering occurred quickly and the food came out equally quickly. Interestingly, they asked people who were arriving to sign up on a sheet outside, when only maybe half the seats/tables inside were occupied. It felt silly, watching it. This might be due to not having enough staff to accommodate more people, and/or allowed them to fit in groups of various sizes to the table sizes available.

The current owners (maybe for 2 years now?) bought a local favorite breakfast diner, which was called just 'Millie's Kitchen'. I believe they used to own a previous restaurant 'American Kitchen',' and merged the names. The previous diner aspect reveals itself in the small box of a dining room, with stark white walls and harsh lighting. I believe that the owners were actually working the room that day; he was seating customers and she taking & delivering orders.

I've read some of the other reviews here, saying how this isn't as good as the old Millie's. Whatever. Some people also get used to things (even if not that great), and don't handle change well. Of the (assumed) owners, he is a bit serious, sure, which I can see how some people might interpret as unfriendly, and she is bubbly. I didn't take him as unfriendly, just a dude doing his thing.

Regardless of all that, the place is what it is NOW, and I think it's a decent place for standard, decently made breakfast fare.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 4

**Review for Millie’s American Kitchen (A Warning for People of Color)**

My visit to Millie’s American Kitchen left me with mixed feelings and concerns that I want others to be aware of. As a party of one, I stood at the door for 10 minutes without being greeted. The older tall gentleman at the counter (possibly the owner) was distracted by his phone and laptop, failing to acknowledge me until much later. After seating myself, I was told to put my name on a list—something that felt unnecessary considering the restaurant was empty with plenty of seats available. I couldn’t help but notice that other customers, who were white, were not asked to sign in or wait, which made me question if my treatment was influenced by my darker complexion.

Once seated, however, my experience improved. I was greeted by a wonderful lady server wearing a pink hat who was warm, attentive, and professional. She handled my complaint about lukewarm potatoes well and promptly offered to bring me fresh, hot ones. I appreciated her effort, and the food overall was delicious. However, the experience took an odd turn when I ordered a coffee cake. The staff appeared to "overcompensate" by comping my order, which felt awkward and forced, as if it were an attempt to make up for the earlier treatment.

To make matters worse, there was a dog (supposedly a service dog) walking around inside the restaurant, which seems like a health violation.

While the food and the service from the lady server were the saving graces of the visit, the overall treatment and the unclear response to my concerns were troubling. Everyone deserves to feel equally welcomed and valued, regardless of their appearance.

2.5/5 stars. The food and server were great, but the experience was overshadowed by inconsistent treatment by owner and discomfort over how the situation was handled. People of color should be aware of the unequal treatment I experienced.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 1

Very nice family runned restaurant. Very clean and very friendly staff!!! Great breakfast!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of favorite breakfast places in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: American Kitchen, Hash Browns

Sat on the edge of town and set back from the road, Millie's is a Lafayette gem. It's small and very casual. We sat outside on a warm Fall day and it felt like being on the family porch. The food was consistently excellent, the eggs Benedict and corn beef hash were particularl highlights. The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful and the food arrived quickly. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Corned Beef Hash