Gibson's Roadhouse Cafe

My friend and I have gone there twice, first for breakfast and second for lunch. I was happy with both meals. I had a breakfast burrito on the first trip and really enjoyed it. A good sized burrito with very tasty fillings and a spicy salsa served in the side. Second trip was a patty melt that also was tasty, served with fries. My friend and I had the same order and both of us had asked for sourdough bread instead of the rye, but it got overlooked. Luckily, the rye wasn't very strong, so the oops wasn't a big deal. A little mistake isn't enough to dock a star from the review. All in all, I am very happy with the flavor and size of both meals. We will return.

Awesome little eatery right off the 88. If you're traveling along this route stop by but check the times as they may close at 2pmMade it just in time just another couple in there. Got the Gibson burger but was really craving the kim chee burger (they didn't have today).Anyways the burger is huge! Enough that you could share it, really. But I was hungry and ate it all haha.Juicy meaty toasty bun I was happy. Fries were also good crispy and seasoned well with their seasoning mix.Having family with a place a few miles down from here. I'm sure we'll be bringing other family here when they are in town again.Like the "SteamPunk" style theme as well. Something different and random at a place like this

Fun outdoor music in the side yard. Wine and beer. Food specials with music usually. Website and sign on the highway tell you what's happening.

Super cute establishment. Was was really good. Breakfast burrito hit the spot. We will return again.

We have been wanting to try Gibson's ever since we moved up here, and we chose the perfect cozy snow day for our first experience. Suzy was so kind and welcoming and made us feel at home. We ordered up front and then chose a seat in the back corner of the dining area. I chose a build-a-breakfast with sunny side eggs, country potatoes, corned beef hash, and sourdough toast while my husband got the loco moco special. We also ordered an iced chai and an iced white chocolate raspberry mocha. We loved the atmosphere and steampunk decor of the cafe! A few more people arrived shortly after we sat down, so we were glad our order was first. It wasn't too long before Suzy came back with our drinks as well as our food. She was working by herself when we first arrived, so we didn't mind the wait. Plus, we were in zero rush. Everything came out nice and hot, and I absolutely loved the crispiness of the potatoes. My eggs were not seasoned so I could add my own salt and pepper, which I prefer. My toast was delightfully buttered. There was an option to add jam but I opted not to this time. The corned beef hash was flavorful and not too salty. My husband's loco moco was absolutely divine. We loved the flavor of the gravy and the rice was perfectly cooked. Neither of us could finish our food, so we brought leftovers home. If we were hungrier we probably could have finished our food, but the portion sizes are definitely hearty. The prices were reasonable for food in the foothills, and Suzy makes all the food with love. All the ingredients are fresh and nothing was too greasy for my liking. I would love to try her other items such as the burger, breakfast burrito, or teriyaki bowl next time we go! We will definitely be back!

Gibson's Roadhouse Cafe is a perfect place to enjoy an amazing breakfast or lunch, as you travel east along California State Route 88, in the amazing Gold Country of Amador County. Gibson's Roadhouse Cafe is a friendly restaurant, that serves delicious food to Pioneer, CA locals, visitors and travelers heading to the nearby ski resorts, and all destinations to the east...Today was Father's Day, so the restaurant was offering a slightly different mix of menu choices to celebrate the day.The restaurant includes a spacious outdoor patio, complete with a full-service bar, bandstand, dance floor, fire pit, smoker grill and lots of comfortable seating. The patio offers shelter from the elements, but when the weather is great, you will enjoy amazing outdoor dining.On many weekends during the summer and when the warm weather permits, the restaurant will stay open well beyond the 2 PM closing time, and offers special events like barbecues, live music, dancing, jam sessions from local musicians, and much more. Gibson's Roadhouse Cafe has become the go-to spot for Pioneer locals for weekend entertainment and great food.Today's Father's Day menu. During my pervious, I'd talked with Jim and Suzy about their "Kimchi Burger," and it was a "no brainier" for me to go with burger, as I'd been looking forward to it for the last couple of months.From the special "Father's Day Menu," I went with a "Kimchi Burger," along with the side of my choice which was fries. The menu describes the burger as, "Hamburger patty on a bun, with Suzy's homemade kimchi and a side of your choice." My choice of side was Suzy's amazing fries, which I simply couldn't resist.The foundation of a this unique, great burger was the large, half-pound or so patty of seasoned, tender ground beef, cooked to perfection by chefs Suzy and Tanya. As per my likings, the beef was cooked to medium, which is standard, but if you prefer you meat cooked another way, simply tell your hostess and the beef will be cooked your way. The meat arrived on a fresh, lightly buttered and toasted bun.Kimchi... that's the national dish of both Koreas, and is enjoyed at practically every meal in both countries. But... have you ever enjoyed a "Kimchi Burger" or even envisioned such a delicious offering? Me neither... but during my previous visit to Gibson's Roadhouse Cafe, when I found out the Gibsons were offering it on the menu, I simply HAD to check it out! A "Kimchi Burger" would truly be a new dining experience...Kimchi is marinated, pickled cabbage, carrot and onion, and is a staple in both Koreas. Suzy's homemade kimchi truly embraces the mixed, diverse flavors that kimchi has to offer, as the taste is both varied and subtle. A generous portion of Suzy's kimchi was placed on top of the burger patty, and made for an amazing topping. Hold the mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles or anything else... Suzy's amazing kimchi carried the show and made the "Kimchi Burger" standalone good without condiments, and a burger to remember.The side of fries complimented the burger perfectly. The fries were thin, slender and very long, perfectly seasoned with just enough salt to give them a sensational taste, but not enough to mask the tender goodness that all perfect fries have to offer. The fries were moderately crispy golden brown on the outside, and juicy tender on the inside.One bite into the "Kimchi Burger" was nothing like any burger that I've ever enjoyed in my 7 decades of burger connoisseuring, as the sensation was simply unique and amazing. The chilled, tangy kimchi met with the warm burger and bun provided a warm/chilled taste sensation - which elevates any burger to the next level - and simply one bite into this burger let me know that I was transported into burger nirvana with a unique Asian twist.Gibson's Roadhouse Cafe nailed the meat-to-bun ratio, which is crucial to a great burger, and added just the right amount of kimchi to create a burger unique to the restaurant and unlike any burger that I've seen on the west coast. Simply delicious!The Pacifico beer was an appetizer... or was it dessert? Anyway, it worked well with this amazing burger...Where else on the west coast can you enjoy a delicious "Kimchi Burger?" Gibson's Roadhouse Cafe... located just east of Pioneer, CA, on State Route 88. Friends... you're looking at a five star dining experience.

Nice waitresses, but my over easy eggs were overcooked to a hard state and my pancakes had raw dough in the middle. Coffee is wonderful.

Great quality food for breakfast and lunch. Winter hours has them closing at 2 PM, so a little too early for dinner. Lol.

Always great food and service with smiling faces. Live music outside during Spring, Summer and Fall

Great place, wonderful staff, awesome food. Breakfast was outstanding. We will be back, hidden treasure that we adored.