Cowboy Surfer Grill

Can't say enough great things about the staff and the food here! They are always sooo friendly to us and our toddler son every time we come in. There are so many delicious options for breakfast and lunch. The zucchini fries are a must! This is a perfect diner and our favorite place to go for breakfast or lunch.

"That's the menu?" is what I said when I realized what the newspapers laying on the table were. It's an example of the fun quirkiness of this restaurant.When you first walk in, you're looking at funny and interesting quotes and art covering the walls.Branding is huge here with their cowboy surfer mascot all over the mugs, table tops, and chairs. It all feels reminiscently Disney-esque.I was pleased to find a vegetarian/vegan section in their newspaper/menu where you could order both breakfast and lunch.The portions are generous and we ended up taking home leftovers, which even eaten hours later was still tasty.And as busy as they were, all the waitresses had stopped by our table to check in on us.It's no wonder this place is so popular. We lucked out and only had to wait a few minutes before being seated, not realizing it's recommended to call ahead. Still, we came at around 10:30am on a Saturday as walk ins and it still worked out fine.

When my girlfriend visited from out of state, she wanted to eat here because she was very taken by the name (we are often tickled by things like this) and I enthusiastically agreed to try it out. I'm one of those people who goes online to look at the menu so that I know what I want already when I get there, but ahhh, there were SO many things that sounded so good! I went with the Surf Bomb since it's kind of a staple and a best-seller, and when trying new local spots that's what you want to go with. It did not disappoint! I loved my food and so did my girlfriend, and I know I'll have to come back several times over to try all the other things on the menu that I was torn between. A lot of people mention the sign on the window, in their reviews, so I'd like to address that. It says "Come for the food, not the service!" You have to understand something. A part of this place's charm is a certain tongue-in-cheek attitude that is hard to explain, but is best described as "We're all just trying to get through it, be normal and be chill please." I think some people who don't have a sense of humor won't jive with this place. If you come here expecting to be treated like a Queen, you're gonna have a bad time. If you come here expecting to be the staff's top priority when they're completely packed and orders are piling up, you're gonna have a bad time. Order, enjoy your (delicious) food, tip your server, and be on your way! It's a small establishment and they get really busy, so there can sometimes be quite a wait to get seated, which can be hard when you're hungry and it's hot out. They're very up front about how slammed they get and suggest, even on their website, that it would be a good idea to call ahead. They keep several lists for walk ins vs phone calls, so just because it looks like someone who came in after you got seated before you, that's not really the case. If you have questions, ask! Everyone I spoke to was friendly and helpful, but you will not find that fake, pandering, over-the-top "It was a pleasure to serve you!" attitude here, which I think maybe puts some people off for some reason? I personally appreciate the realness. Long story short, we loved our visit and I will absolutely be back (with or without the girlfriend, sorry baby).

Great local breakfast spot! Upsetting I just came across it, but excited to come back! Great friendly service! Small seating area, but made it feel like a local spot. The food was DELICIOUS and the portions were spot on for the prices.

Thought I'd update my review. This is a quaint place for a fantastic breakfast. The food is fantastic and service is fast and friendly waitresses. They also serve lunch and open till 2:00 pm. They are located near Von's over by the side near Ontario Ave and Gas station. You can call in a reservation ahead of time and order to go food. Thanks Steve for the best little breakfast and lunch restaurant.

SO GOOOOD. Don't know how I lived in the area so long without trying this place. Prices are average but the food does not disappoint. I've been there twice and loved what I've gotten both times. Seating is a bit limited so waits on the weekend can be over an hour.

Our favorite breakfast spot in Corona! We come here almost every weekend! I guess you could say my hubby and I are regulars now! Even the kids when they visit from LA ask us to bring them here! They love it too! We have tried several items on the menu, everything has been delicious! My favorite is the steak and eggs! The staff and owner are very friendly, welcoming and super chill! If you're looking for a hometown feel type of restaurant with staff that are down to earth, laid back and non-judgmental this is where you want to go! If you're in a rush or want a restaurant to sit and chit chat probably not this spot! It's a put your name on the list, get some tasty food, some good laughs with the staff and get out type of place! It's small, very limited seating, expect a wait if you don't mind or call ahead for waitlist! Oh and we love the coffee! See you soon!

This place is sweet. Great service. Country fried steak and gravity was awesome. Love the price as well. It's an all around breakfast spot. Make it here and enjoy!

What a great place for breakfast. It gets busy so be ready to wait unless you call ahead. They do not take reservations but you can call ahead before leaving home to put name in. Staff are all very friendly and busy like bees.We traveled from out of Town and meet some friends here for breakfast after refered by our daughter. Even though they are busy the service is good. Our drink order was taken immediately and served promptly. Our server let us settle in before coming back for food order. Several staff came by mutiple times to refill drinks. I was amazed how fast the kitchen got our order out. Our meals included: breakfast burrito, pancakes, french toast, breakfast philly, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage patty and the famous sourdough pancake. Everyone enjoyed their overly abundant plates. Many togo containers left with us.This place is worth dining. Will stop by again when in area.

We went there today 8/31/24 for early lunch .. very cool place. Is a small but the food is delicious. I really hope they can expand soon and will accommodate more customers inside. The ambiance is very cool. The deco is super nice and a gain the food is good. Coffee Fresh. We order the BP Risin' delicious. We will come back for sure.