Toro Place Cafe

Natalie Ramirez

Best breakfast place around! The Toro plate was amazing. Potatoes were perfectly cooked and everything is home made including their delicious biscuits and lemonade. We didn't realize that our server was the owner till we saw his name tag. Josue was always smiling and on top of things as was his crew.

S Jones

Great no-nonsense food served by two delightful waitresses. I’m happy we stopped at this out-of-the-way roadside eatery. Excellent food.

cubbycub05

Fantastic food and service. Great atmosphere. Very welcoming.

Frank Basso

Always a go-to spot when in town. Cinnamon rolls and Huevos Rancheros are amazing. You really cant go wrong with this local gem.

Service was quick, loved the decor and atmosphere, and the food was delicious. Parking might be an issue but it's worth it. Especially for the cinnamon roll

This is a must for breakfast and their lunches are great too! We moved out of state years ago, but every year when we come home for the holidays, we ALWAYS stop in at least once. Friendly and welcoming staff and environment , coffee is always hot and fresh, food is fresh and made to order. It’s very nostalgic for me, lots of memories. Love everything about this place! Until next year!

S “The Vintage Farm Chick” VR

This is a must for breakfast and their lunches are great too! We moved out of state years ago, but every year when we come home for the holidays, we ALWAYS stop in at least once. Friendly and welcoming staff and environment , coffee is always hot and fresh, food is fresh and made to order. It’s very nostalgic for me, lots of memories. Love everything about this place! Until next year!

Westley Millard

Service was quick, loved the decor and atmosphere, and the food was delicious. Parking might be an issue but it's worth it. Especially for the cinnamon roll

Standard American cafe. Lean Reuben sandwich. There was nothing over the top about the meal. The staff was nice but the waitress was impersonal. Not that I needed any ‘how u doing sugar?’ Patronage. She had a mouth full of food when I entered the front door where there was a strange bar she stood behind and a separate register off to the right with another attendant. They rocked and rolled through orders serving folks efficiently. The outside patio looked nice and casual. Definitely an above average maintained diner with clean restrooms. It just felt out of place with such a busy Highway by the front door and weird parking by many folks. Something tells me that this whole area had a different vibe during John Steinbeck’s era. I should have checked out that museum in Salinas.

Had a patty melt and it was a scoche above average. Nothing to knock your shoes off or write to mom about but you can do worse.

Level Au Chat

Standard American cafe. Lean Reuben sandwich. There was nothing over the top about the meal. The staff was nice but the waitress was impersonal. Not that I needed any ‘how u doing sugar?’ Patronage. She had a mouth full of food when I entered the front door where there was a strange bar she stood behind and a separate register off to the right with another attendant. They rocked and rolled through orders serving folks efficiently. The outside patio looked nice and casual. Definitely an above average maintained diner with clean restrooms. It just felt out of place with such a busy Highway by the front door and weird parking by many folks. Something tells me that this whole area had a different vibe during John Steinbeck’s era. I should have checked out that museum in Salinas.

Drifton A. Way

Had a patty melt and it was a scoche above average. Nothing to knock your shoes off or write to mom about but you can do worse.

Great tasting, home style, comforting meals served here. Can sit outside on covered patio or indoors. Parking is tricky, and be very careful getting off of, or back onto, highway 68. Worth going. Not fancy, casual dress, very comfortable.

KDMtry

Great tasting, home style, comforting meals served here. Can sit outside on covered patio or indoors. Parking is tricky, and be very careful getting off of, or back onto, highway 68. Worth going. Not fancy, casual dress, very comfortable.

Overall, good food. Be aware there is an added charge for sharing meals. Was a little disappointed that our waitress( a little older) didn’t let us know that they were out of country potatoes and took it upon herself to replace them with hash browns without asking. The restaurant is a bit crowded, but the food is definitely worth it.

Jennifer Rebecca Davis

Overall, good food. Be aware there is an added charge for sharing meals. Was a little disappointed that our waitress( a little older) didn’t let us know that they were out of country potatoes and took it upon herself to replace them with hash browns without asking. The restaurant is a bit crowded, but the food is definitely worth it.

Maybe it’s just a burgers but do not get the sourdough it is drenched sorry pardon me it is drowned in huge amounts of oil. I can genuinely feel my heartbeat just racing. The meat tasted like high school package meat. Sorry to say this but is it it is an all Caucasian community so if you are a color or have any taste in your life please do not go here.

Daniel Moralesvilla

Maybe it’s just a burgers but do not get the sourdough it is drenched sorry pardon me it is drowned in huge amounts of oil. I can genuinely feel my heartbeat just racing. The meat tasted like high school package meat. Sorry to say this but is it it is an all Caucasian community so if you are a color or have any taste in your life please do not go here.

I tried to get a table here a few weeks ago on a Saturday morning. It was busy as expected and I was standing right in front of the register waiting to be greeted and put on a waiting list. I waited for 15 minutes and I didn’t even get an acknowledgment from the staff. They walked past me multiple times and avoided eye contact. I used to be a server and I understand things get overwhelming but it only takes a second to greet a guest and let them know someone will be with them soon. I felt like a ghost and looking around the room I wondered if my ethnicity was why I was ignored. Horrible first impression and I won’t return. There’s so many other good breakfast spots around.

My first experience here at the toro cafe. All I can say is that I experienced terrible customer service, the food was not the best and not to mention we were seated in the worst seat of the restaurant! Right next to the disposal area. Honestly a shame since this will be my first and last experience coming here.

This is the first time I have ever felt motivated to review a restaurant. Food was bad, hair in potato salad, staff is rude.

No service. Everyone around us received their utensils and menus when seated. We did not. Two tables that were seated after us received their utensils and drinks in a reasonable time. Orders from those parties were placed as well. Finally, when we recieved menus, we were told firmly that we had two minutes to order from the breakfast selections. Okay. The crab benedict sauce was great. Maybe a tablespoon on crab on the Englsih muffins. Avocado was very good. The fruit cup was delish. We got the sense we were not welcomed to be there.

I have been here in the past and I had a great experience, but today my daughter and her friend went in for brunch and had a horrible experience. Walked in with coffee from the shop next door and was told next time to not come in with outside drinks, asked for waters and water was never brought to them. They felt they were being rude while they noticed they were being kind to all the other customers but them. Shocked to hear this as I have been here before. Disappointed.

I wanted to like this place but service was extremely poor, staff ignored us took a long time to order, get drinks and silverware as other tables were getting great service. Took a long time to even pay are bill for such small portions on the crab Benedict. Or to have staff tell us we had 2 minutes to order breakfast before they switched to lunch as another table whi showed up 15 minutes after we did and no mention to them the breakfast menu was over. Better places with better service to eat unless you like being ignored.

David Farrar

I wanted to like this place but service was extremely poor, staff ignored us took a long time to order, get drinks and silverware as other tables were getting great service. Took a long time to even pay are bill for such small portions on the crab Benedict. Or to have staff tell us we had 2 minutes to order breakfast before they switched to lunch as another table whi showed up 15 minutes after we did and no mention to them the breakfast menu was over. Better places with better service to eat unless you like being ignored.

Sally Pesco

No service. Everyone around us received their utensils and menus when seated. We did not. Two tables that were seated after us received their utensils and drinks in a reasonable time. Orders from those parties were placed as well. Finally, when we recieved menus, we were told firmly that we had two minutes to order from the breakfast selections. Okay. The crab benedict sauce was great. Maybe a tablespoon on crab on the Englsih muffins. Avocado was very good. The fruit cup was delish. We got the sense we were not welcomed to be there.

Norma Macias

My first experience here at the toro cafe. All I can say is that I experienced terrible customer service, the food was not the best and not to mention we were seated in the worst seat of the restaurant! Right next to the disposal area. Honestly a shame since this will be my first and last experience coming here.

Daniel Brazier

This is the first time I have ever felt motivated to review a restaurant. Food was bad, hair in potato salad, staff is rude.

Karina Perez

I tried to get a table here a few weeks ago on a Saturday morning. It was busy as expected and I was standing right in front of the register waiting to be greeted and put on a waiting list. I waited for 15 minutes and I didn’t even get an acknowledgment from the staff. They walked past me multiple times and avoided eye contact. I used to be a server and I understand things get overwhelming but it only takes a second to greet a guest and let them know someone will be with them soon. I felt like a ghost and looking around the room I wondered if my ethnicity was why I was ignored. Horrible first impression and I won’t return. There’s so many other good breakfast spots around.

Ahmad Ahmadi

We always had a very good experience at the restaurant, but unfortunately today our experience was just horrendous. First of all my coffee was lukewarm. Then when my breakfast came, the potatoes were actually cold; not even warm. When told the waitresses, she took my plate and brought back after placing it microwave!!! It took another exactly 20 minutes before my wife plate arrived. By this time I was done with my all meat omelette. We also asked the potatoes to be done will, but unfortunately they were not done. We were very dissatisfied and disappointed. Hope the management take some measure to modify this situation.