The Local Nod Cafe

I had the prosciutto toast and French press coffee. Others had some egg dishes. Coffee & food was great. This is a family business done right. Nice clean dining room and bathrooms. A lot of thought and intention has gone into to this place to make it a friendly diner with a twist. Why anyone would choose to go to IHOP or Denny's when you have this nearby I have no clue. It's kind of like when you have an In-n-out across the street from mc Donald's. Do you want a real burger (albeit shrinkflated nowadays, but I digress), or a fake McD's burger. This diner has real fresh ingredients and combo's on the menu with real coffee. If you're a trucker with Folger's coffee tendencies, this won't be for you. But it's not fussy! Very casual. Now the weird critique. The front doors and the dining room. It's some seriously weird fung shui when you walk in. No transitional greeters space. It's like walking into a studio and you hang your hat on the coat rack in your living room. The front dining area has no visual connection to the kitchen. This is always bad design for a dining experience that wants to foster trust between the cook and the guest. The servers also have no space to help kitchen functions while having visibility on the dining room. This is getting into the weeds though in general dining room design. Free parking, great food, friendly service, and clean & interesting bathroom. Definitely a try and could become a regular visit for someone who values coffee and a good breakfast.PS...I will be back with friends in a weekend for those bottomless mimosas. Hopefully the line won't be long!

Fast service even though there was a large line on a Sunday! There's not many gluten free alternative options (just toast), which is tiny but still good! The pancakes were massive!! My partner said it was very decadent (i mean look there's 4 of them!)

When I think of The Local Nod Cafe, I think of filling my IG feed with Pinteresty looking treats. The food? Chef's kiss. Perfectly curated for your girls' brunch, date, or a family outing where even your picky eater will find something they'll love. Service is stellar, food is delicious, and the vibes are so good you'll start wondering if you accidentally walked into a Pinterest board IRL.Pro tip: The bottomless mimosas are only $20, and you get two hours of bubbly bliss to pretend you don't have responsibilities. I like to take my time, but if you're on vacation mode, this is your golden ticket. A top-tier brunch spot, no matter who you're with or how many mimosas you've had.

This place was just okay. The service was really bad and it wasn't even busy. We got sat and waited about 15 mins before telling a worker that we were ready to order. They said they would get our server, and then it took another 10 mins for our server to show up to take our order. The food itself was okay. The food looked good but wasn't good. Everything just lacked flavor and it was all underwhelming.

WHAT??!!! This place blew me away!! I didn't think breakfast could get any better than Green Street Cafe in Huntington Beach. But...it has. I cannot wait to come back.

The local nod cafe is one of those brunch places that is a must try! Staff was super friendly Food was frat Prices were greatAmbiance 2 thumbs up give them a try!

I was looking for a dog friendly brunch spot and this was such a great find! The staff was very friendly from the moment we arrived, they opened up their outdoor patio for us to sit outside and even turned on the outdoor heaters as it was a bit of a chilly morning. They played a really good easy going playlist that was great background for chatting and enjoying our company. We ordered the Lavender Latte and Vietnamese Coffee to start and they were very delicious! I would come back just for the coffee sometime! For food we got the Loco Moco and the Stuffed Hawaiian Roll French Toast, both were excellent. I would definitely come back and try more of their offerings as everything was so tasty!

What a wonderful experience! Amanda S. was the best waitress!!! So attentive! The food is TOP NOTCH!! We will be back!

Look for the Local Nod...the e is silent. The owner probly made a typo years ago and Yelp said it's too late to change the business name lest they lose all their reviews. But don't be deterred, you'll be nodding in agreement after tasting their libations and food creations. As a local who's lived in Hawaii for 7 years, their loco moco surprisingly slaps. Surprised it wasn't busier on a Sat morning but it's Jan and 50deg out so I could see it busier in the summer. Service was epic, food came out Sonic and Knuckles fast. Would def recommend!

I came here for the first time last month to meet some friends. I had asked a couple of people where a good place was in the area and they both recommended it. I can see why. We enjoyed a French press coffee and the pancake trio. Yummy! Today I return with my hubby and having the French press with their Beignets and the Locals only Benny. Appreciate that the coffee cups come prewarmed. Beignets were very tasty but a bit pricey at $12 for six bites. (Raspberry dipping sauce was good)Love the ample parking, fun decor and friendly service along with a great menu and well prepared dishes.