Roberta's Village Inn - La Verne, California

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Roberta’s Village Inn is exactly what you’d hope for in a classic diner—warm, inviting, and full of old-school charm. Open since 1969, it has that timeless feel that makes you feel right at home the moment you walk in. Despite being packed, the wait was surprisingly short, which was a nice bonus.

The portions are generous, and the prices are fair. I ordered the Farm Style breakfast, which came with two eggs (I went with fried), bacon, and seasoned hash browns. That alone was plenty, but I also got to choose between toast, a pancake, or biscuits and gravy. Naturally, I went with the biscuits and gravy. Everything was tasty—the eggs were a little under-salted, but that’s an easy fix with the salt and pepper at the table. The hash browns were seasoned with Lawry’s, which gave them a nice kick, and the bacon was exactly as it should be: crispy and delicious. The biscuits and gravy were excellent, and I managed to sneak a bite of my wife’s pancake—also really good—but at that point, I was too full to keep going. Honestly, I felt like I needed to sprint through the streets of La Verne to burn off everything I just ate.

The only downside is that it’s cash-only. I know Roberta’s isn’t the only place in La Verne that still does this, but it’s 2025, and it’s just not the most convenient. Not a dealbreaker, just something to keep in mind.

Overall, this was a great first visit, and I’d definitely come back. Classic diner vibes, great portions, and solid food—what’s not to love?

S C.

This little hidden gem is located in downtown La Verne. Friendly service and big breakfast and lunch choices! Generous size portions. Come hungry. Gets crowded when the races come to town.

Douglas

First time here. After years of walking by this place, we divided to stop. Atmosphere was great.
Service was awful. Sat in 2nd room, inside.
Waited 7 minutes to be noticed by server and when asked if she was our server, she said, “I could be.” We left a generous tip for service which equals that of McDonalds.

J E.

Great family restaurant in the heart of downtown La Verne. You will always get great service with a smile. Food tastes great and the diner feel takes you back in time. Only open for breakfast and lunch during the week days … well worth a visit!

Cristina O.

Wonderful brunch with lovely staff😍 This heart of La Verne spot for all day breakfast is a must to try!

Becky B.

A local diner that is interesting to visit. The decor the staff are all phenomenal! The food was made fast and it was very good!

John H.

We were looking for a quaint local spot and we found it! I saw some of the recent negative reviews and am at a loss since the service we received was awesome.

We were seated right away and a young lady came to wipe down the table within seconds. I did pop inside to check for a specials menu and found out that Loco moco was their special today.

We had our drink order taken right away which was very nice, then our waitress came and took our orders. Everyone we have encountered here has been friendly and attentive.

My co-worker and I both ordered the Loco Moco and we were glad we did. Lots of flavor and good portions. Please note that it comes with mushrooms in the gravy.

This is definitely on our list the next time we are in town on business.

Britney Y.

Great spot for breakfast or lunch. Nice and cozy vibe and family friendly. I went here for breakfast on a Saturday with my family. They were busy but we were seated promptly. Our server took our drink orders right away, which was nice cause I love my coffee in the morning lol. Our sever was very friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. My only complaint is that they ONLY accept cash and although they have an ATM machine in the back I hate paying fees using those. In this day in age cash only is not an acceptable customer experience.