Old Mill Cafe

Randomly found this place on G**gle when searching "breakfast near me". Figured. ...they have been in business over 100 years.....must be doing something right....We pulled up, walked in and were seated and got coffee immediately. And BIG coffee mugs, thank you! We perused the menu, I settled on pancake, sausage and scrambled egg. My wife asked about their "famous" Chile Verde omlette, after the waitress grabbed her a sample before ordering, she informed us she buys the Chile Verde by the container load for use at home! Breakfast arrived pretty quickly, and was a HUGE amount of food. Coffee was constantly topped up and always fresh tasting. We got to-go containers and paid and left. Very reasonable prices, great staff, very welcoming and plenty of room for everyone. We will be back!

Old Mill Cafe is assuredly a gem of Modesto, as far as breakfast spots go. For me personally, it's a little out of the way and a little dated inside--you can see the remnants of days-gone-by with the formerly-smoking-section architecture in place, and yeah, the menus are a little sticky and worn with some spelling errors sprinkled in--but who gives a darn when the food and service is absolutely excellent?! The first thing to endear me? The excellent size of the coffee cups! I hate when you go to a breakfast place and the mugs are tiny, which is the standard fare for most of these sorts of places. Not at Old Mill. They're nice big mugs and they hold a respectable amount of coffee! Like what you'd have at home! Other standouts were the Chicken Fried Steak (it didn't need a knife at all) and have y'all heard of their Chile Verde Pork Omelette?! Apparently it's been written up in the local paper AND DESERVEDLY SO! It literally melts right on your tongue. Absolutely stunning! I don't go out for breakfast often but I'm coming back right quick for that omelette!Lastly, the service was amazing! Our waitress was attentive and friendly, all of the waitstaff were really, and the food came out quickly without sacrificing flavor or quality! I do wish my hash browns were crispier though. I always order them hella crispy but these came out with minimal crust and lots of steamed shredded potatoes. But again, hardly a dealbreaker for returning! Can't wait to come back soon!

This was our first time here because we just moved to Modesto. When we got out of the car, two women were getting into their car talking about how wonderful it was. That was a nice introduction. When we came into the restaurant, my husband is very particular about where he sits, and he was given his choice of seating which really helps us out. We love the menu we love waffles. They use real butter and they have half orders of food, which I really appreciate cause I can never finish a whole order. Our waitress, Nikki was very humorous and welcoming, and told us a lot about the town. We will definitely be back

Stopped in here for the first time in about 25 years. This place has been around for decades and is always open. All I can say is the portions are huuuuuge! I've never seen a plate of food so large. I had the chicken and waffles. Crispy and I was stuffed. The server just happens to be a former server from one of my other favorite breakfast spots in another town. It was a great experience with a very casual atmosphere. I will be back. Prices are below fair with the portion you get.

Another tasty breakfast spot!It was my first timecard trying trying out this little place in downtown Modesto. I've passed it many times and I think it's an old restaurant. My friend said it was at another location actually in an old windmill.Tasty omlette and country fried potatoes. And yummy fresh light fluffy biscuits and tasty gravy. I didn't notice sausage so good for me.A bit of an older crowd and apparently some regulars. Waitresses seemed friendly. I would just liked to have had an option of flavored creamers for my coffee. I'd go back again.

old school diner in modesto...morning visit and finding quiet...few customers looking like regulars...taking a seat and menu provided...friendly staff making a solo out-of-towner feel comfortable...deciding on the chili verde omelette $14.95...comes with a choice of toast or biscuit with gravy, and hashbrowns or country potatoes...food arriving and it looked hefty!...huge omelette smothered in chili verde sauce...inside contained big cubes of tender meat...meaty, saucy and delicious!...the acidic tang from the sauce really balanced out the gluttonous breakfast...hashbrowns were cooked crispy and soft perfection...biscuit and gravy was hearty and tasty...meal was huge for a great price...

Great service from Nikki. She went above and beyond even taking a whole bunch of photos for our party. Food was good too. Do recommend this place.

Such a good homey vibe!!! Their breakfast is delish. And the workers are so sweet. I got a waffle and it was so good. You can even share.

Just wanted to give a shout out to Nikki, our server today (2/18/2025), at the Old Mill Cafe in Modesto CA. She was friendly, attentive, and a pleasure to interact with.Made our lunch, which was great, even better.Thank you, Nikki and Old Mill Cafe,Brad F

Tried it for the first time it was absolutely delicious I'll be eating there twice a week now Big portions and real bacon Great service and fast