Firehouse Cafe

Cindy Toth

Busy Sunday brunch, but they got us seating right away waters and Coffee for all who asked. The menu is easy to read and has a lot of choices. I alway go for breakfast no matter the time of day. So in order a 1/2 order of French toast. Yummy and fresh and warm. My daughters chose a variety of breakfast options too. They had items traded out and other place in for no extra cost. Got 2 take home boxes. So good.

Sharkeisha Splatter

Came here with my dad while visiting because he knows I like good food - and yes, it's good food. I had the chorizo and eggs. Great portion size and made just how I asked. I was glad for all the unexpected options. The waitress was friendly and suuuuper on top of refilling coffee (which I do not drink, but my dad did, so I absolutely made note of that since it's so key to a breakfast diner.) Everyone there seemed to be enjoying their meals. The decor is very entertaining and I regret not asking about the story behind it all, but it gives me an excuse to visit again and ask. Plus, trying another dish will be something to look forward to!

Alex F.

Good diner style food. The sandwiches are what I always get and they never disappoint. The Sky High Pastrami sandwich with a side of fried zucchinis are my go-to.

Mike Plisky

This was a great experience! We've have driven by a million times and finally went to eat. Food was great, service was great, it was busy and they didn't skip a beat. We'll be back! One suggestion... Add tater tots to the menu!

Gina DeCorla

This is a very sweet, inexpensive diner! It's really impressive for diner food. Honestly, a lot of the things I go to diners for the atmosphere, but the food here is actually delicious too. It's the best of both worlds! I would recommend upgrading to the homemade biscuits.

Kei Fox

Having passed this place many times during evening walks, I was curious about this establishment and its unique firehouse theme. Upon the first visit, the Firehouse Café lives up to its name in interior décor. Plenty of furnishings that reflect the fire brigade, with a slight touch of a 50s café in the front bar having stools available. The food itself was a real pleasure: a chili cheese omelet, ranging from a 2 alarm (mild) to 5 alarm (spicy) beanless chili, with grated cheddar, hash browns, and chocolate milk, made a breakfast/brunch dining experience a truly wholesome and pleasant one. Service was equally prompt and gracious, the staff providing good attention to details and a positive disposition for customers. This place has the best chili cheese omelet I've ever tasted, and I hope to come back again soon, eager for more. Thank you for a most satisfying experience. Prosperity unto all the staff, gratitude to the cooks for their culinary skills, and joy in a 5-star rating that I hope will inspire others who read this review to visit the Firehouse Café and enjoy the dining it offers for themselves.

Nino Frkanec

My first time visiting Firehouse Cafe this morning. I got the California omelet with refried beans and biscuits and gravy. Food was good and the waitress was super friendly. Will be coming here again in the future. Would like to try lunch here.

Becky Lopez

I stopped by and placed an order to go. My order was taken and made quickly and was delicious. My only complaint would be the burger was too big 😜😋.

Mike Judge

The Marinated skirt steak breakfast is one of the best steaks I've ever had and it is consistently. Good.

My wife and I will be making this a weekly visit. We live 40 miles away, but we will gladly make the drive , happily 😊 Parking is tough because they are always busy. However there is a parking lot and street parking .

We love Firehouse Cafe. Staple you see lot of regulars and families.

Excellent breakfast. The pancakes were great, definitely memorable and delicious pancakes. Everything we ate was very good. The service was good too. The atmosphere of the place is nice. This is probably one of the best breakfast places in Simi

This is an "old school" diner with excellent food, unbelievably efficient servers, and that wonderful diner atmosphere! I can't believe I have lived in Simi Valley for 12 years and didn't know about this place...always complaining that Simi Valley had no good American breakfast places...boy was I wrong! I could eat here every day...if I wanted to weigh 400 lbs! The Awesome Omelet was AWESOME and my server (dark hair didn't get her name) was incredible! The place was packed and these two girls handled it admirably!

Busy on the weekends, but able to get a seat right away. Good food, big portions, friendly service.

Matthew Majobian

Best breakfast in Simi Valley or Ventura County. Enough said!

Del Panzarini

Services on point, and so is the staff.The food was very good

Karin Kiefer

Busy on the weekends, but able to get a seat right away. Good food, big portions, friendly service.

S J

This is an "old school" diner with excellent food, unbelievably efficient servers, and that wonderful diner atmosphere! I can't believe I have lived in Simi Valley for 12 years and didn't know about this place...always complaining that Simi Valley had no good American breakfast places...boy was I wrong! I could eat here every day...if I wanted to weigh 400 lbs! The Awesome Omelet was AWESOME and my server (dark hair didn't get her name) was incredible! The place was packed and these two girls handled it admirably!

Kevin Peterson

My wife and I will be making this a weekly visit. We live 40 miles away, but we will gladly make the drive , happily 😊 Parking is tough because they are always busy. However there is a parking lot and street parking .

Melissa

Excellent breakfast. The pancakes were great, definitely memorable and delicious pancakes. Everything we ate was very good. The service was good too. The atmosphere of the place is nice. This is probably one of the best breakfast places in Simi

Whatever you do, if you're a tall person over 5'8, DO NOT sit at the bar, there's literally NO leg room. As far as the food goes, it's good. The menu has a wide variety of options, and they serve breakfast all day. Staff is very friendly too.

James S

Whatever you do, if you're a tall person over 5'8, DO NOT sit at the bar, there's literally NO leg room. As far as the food goes, it's good. The menu has a wide variety of options, and they serve breakfast all day. Staff is very friendly too.

Marcus Mend

Fantastic brunch spot

Firehouse cafe is in our rotation of places we visit in Simi, and each time is a pleasure. The food is always quality and the staff always friendly. It's a great neighborhood diner. We especially like the benedicts and the kids love the griddle goodies. The omelets have also been universally good. Don't let the packed parking lot dissuade you from trying it, there may be tables available inside!

Andrew C

Firehouse cafe is in our rotation of places we visit in Simi, and each time is a pleasure. The food is always quality and the staff always friendly. It's a great neighborhood diner. We especially like the benedicts and the kids love the griddle goodies. The omelets have also been universally good. Don't let the packed parking lot dissuade you from trying it, there may be tables available inside!

The first resto I tried my very 1st breakfast when I moved here in Simi Valley since it's close to home. I had several breakfast here & up to this day that one server, I guess she is the senior server always give me that attitude. But I want to commend the young server who is in the cash register & the Asian server who always has that sincere smile. Hope the senior servers will wear a sincere smile & be friendly to every ethnicity who eats here. Just bear in mind, sometimes it's not always the food that some of the customers are hook on frequently going back, its the welcoming atmosphere of the staff as well.

I wish I had nice things to say about Firehouse, which is basically a luncheonette. I have not been able to return since the gagging incident in which they were apparently snaking their drains and the entire place inside and out smelled of raw sewage. The food is OK though you have to accept the fact that they’re not open for dinner, but it is very expensive. Constantly crowded and very loud. Frankly, with all the offerings in Simi Valley, there is no reason to eat at this place. Especially with the smell of feces.

This is the kind of place where if you “know the owner” you’ll probably be fine, but if you have never been before, don’t bother. The food was… fine? I have only been once, and while I don’t have any real desire to return, I can’t speak on the menu as a whole since I only had a small portion of it. My omelet was awful. Over cooked rubber.

Katie Coe

This is the kind of place where if you “know the owner” you’ll probably be fine, but if you have never been before, don’t bother. The food was… fine? I have only been once, and while I don’t have any real desire to return, I can’t speak on the menu as a whole since I only had a small portion of it. My omelet was awful. Over cooked rubber.

Eric Resnick

I wish I had nice things to say about Firehouse, which is basically a luncheonette. I have not been able to return since the gagging incident in which they were apparently snaking their drains and the entire place inside and out smelled of raw sewage. The food is OK though you have to accept the fact that they’re not open for dinner, but it is very expensive. Constantly crowded and very loud. Frankly, with all the offerings in Simi Valley, there is no reason to eat at this place. Especially with the smell of feces.