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Guasti Homestyle Cafe
Categories: Restaurants American (Traditional) Restaurants Diners American (Traditional), Diners [Edit]
13526 Central AveChino, CA 91710
(909) 627-5970
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 6 am - 2 pm
Sat-Sun 6 am - 3 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Breakfast
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
104 reviews for Guasti Homestyle Cafe
Review Highlights
"Pancakes the size of my face times 5."
(in 58 reviews)
"the biscuits and gravy are fabulous."
(in 25 reviews)
"Personally, I really enjoyed the mismatched coffee mugs."
(in 5 reviews)
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104 reviews in English
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Review from Angie W.
1/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
Came here for brunch after consulting Yelp ;)
The ambiance is pretty homey with traditional American breakfast.
We ordered 3 breakfast items for 3 adults and 2 kids and it was way too much food! We had to bring home like half the food! That pancake is as big as the platter! When you go, make sure to share, or you WILL have leftovers.
I ordered the bacon, avocado, swiss omelet with hash browns & it was delish! The bacon is crispy & the eggs were perfect. For the price, it was definitely worth it.
The pancakes were huge!! 3 of us didn't even finish 1 pancake!
The service was about average. I'd come back if I was in the neighborhood, but would like to visit some others in the area too.
I did see some patio seating, but we sat inside.
Tip: Cash OnlyListed in: Stars & Stripes, Alfresco, Wake Up Call, Got Change?, Local | Chino
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Review from Kelly M.
Chino, CA
I've been here quite a few times, but decided to write a review this time based on my most recent experience.
The biggest pro of this restaurant is the quantity of food you get for the price. However, there were a lot of things that happened on my recent visit that I needed to note on my review.
Guasti's has a huge amount of seating, and we were seated right next to the bathroom. This was a little offensive, since it would have been nice to be seated somewhere with a view, or at least somewhere that wasn't next to the facilities.
I ordered banana french toast and was expecting french toast with fresh bananas, and they were layered with banana pudding. Sure it was good, but more dessert like. My over medium eggs were over easy and water was pouring out.
We also ordered an omelet which was tasty with home fries, but we specifically did not want meat. The waitress didn't tell us that sausage was in the gravy for the biscuits and gravy, but it wasn't a huge deal.
When I went to pay, there was a huge line because the ATM was broken. The restaurant is cash only, so be prepared to have a debit card if you don't bring cash! -
Review from Scott S.
Updated - 12/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
Yet again, my pancake was very under cooked and the service was lousy. Few things are bigger food turn-offs than an under cooked pancake that has the texture of a wet sock. Came in with my 2 month old daughter and the grouchy old hostess (who I am pretty sure is unable to smile) didn't even offer us a high chair or anything to place her and the car seat into.
I don't plan on coming back anymore.2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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8/2/2011
Downgrading them down to an average rating. While their amazing pancakes are well above average… Read more »
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Review from Sal P.
Ontario, CA
1/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
One of our favorite cafes. Huge servings, great food and friendly service. They have 18" pancakes that actually taste great.
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Review from Kaori T.
11/14/2011
After a great night as a bridesmaid at a wedding, I crashed at a local hotel and woke up to that breakfast craving. Went to Guasti's. Glad I got there around 8:30AM 'cause the spot fills up quick! As I passed by each table I noticed that the portions are GIGANTOR. Got the Guasti's skillet... Literally everything and the kitchen sink... alongside was biscuits and gravy and I tried their pancake. Apparently what they're famous for, says the waitress...If that's a wikipedia fact then that may call for an edit: the skillet was way better, and the pancake was no bueno.
The skillet was huge! We had it for breakfast, took the leftovers, and ate them for Sunday breakfast AND Monday breakfast. That's all you need, really. Pancake was a waste of $5. PERIOD. -
Review from S-GODDESS v.
Diamond Bar, CA
So this place is a bit confusing aside from the cow manure that reeks the air around you, a constant 360 degree angle around you.. at first since we parked by an orange tree, i thought it was the smell of rotten fruit, but when we started to walk away it was still lingering so yeah, very unpleasant when your about to have breakfast and especially an unpleasant feeling when walking out stuffed!!!! Ugh!
aside from that, the entrance is at the rear, NOT at the front.. we were a bit confused cause they had about three doors before we saw the correct door, a fellow worker had to point us to it. i dont understand why they only have one back door open when they have a welcoming front porch/entrance.
the food here was pretty decent. the pancakes, IVE HAD BETTER!
THE SIZE WAS A Nice Concept but the taste was firm and compact, chewy for a pancake. it wasn't fluffy or soft or anything!
im used to receiving warm syrup brought to my table upon arrival at my regular bfast joint in Yorba Linda, this place has syrup just sitting on the table in an oversized clear ketchup squirt bottle, (just to give you an idea)
the portions are HUGE + overwhelming! i had to sigh a few times every other bite, and so did the couple dining close to us! LOL well, at least the ladies were!
the inside seems a bit run down and could use some redecorating, maybe even some seasonal decor would be nice (xmas IS approaching soon), it didnt feel warm and cozy, atmosphere was very cold and glum.
My friend told me the mugs were the best part, but i really dont see anything special about them, they are just mugs they got at yard sales, pretty unsanitary it looks!
the POTATOES were the best part, i am a HUGE potato Gal, so if there is any restaurant that can make me a good potato than im sold!
i like them, hash browns could be more fresh, my parents used to own a breakfast joint so i have some experience at a how these types of places make stuff, usually they make a wad of them, save it to the side, when someone orders it, they take a portion slap it on the grill to make it warm for less than a minute and voila, its on ur plate!! i could tell by how quickly it came out and how it wasn't hot. it was less than warm. more like room temperature! and... they were too stringy but i liked the country fried potato's better..
this place is okay, i will try what else they got to offer next!
prepare yourself, walking out of here sick-full then smelling that cow shiz is not the Biz!
CASH ONLY. -
Review from Khanh H.
Chino Hills, CA
1/12/2012
Pretty awesome food. I've only been there twice and tried the Guasti Skillet and Blueberry Pancakes. Ridiculous in portions, with 2 other friends could not finish it. The service is very friendly and I highly recommend this homestyle restaurant!
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Review from Christy k.
Chino, CA
1/12/2012
The staff are amazing here , very friendly and quick service. They always notice when you need something you dont even have to ask. My sons favorite is the pancake omg its huge bigger than anything i seen. I went there on my birthday and they treat you like it was your day its a very nice family house , like your in someones home. I love it.
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Review from Corey P.
9/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
The Good: The staff is very friendly, the service is pretty quick, the portions are gigantic and can easily be shared, the food is very tasty and comforting.
I shared the giant ass pancake, an amazingly delicious daily special omelet (bacon, spinach, mushroom), with home style potatoes (they gave us this dish on accident) and hash browns! It was extremely filling and enjoyable!
The Bad: Cash only.
The Ugly: Nothing ugly.
The Verdict: Come here if you want good food to share with your friends or you feel like having a great home cooked meal. I look forward to coming back and sharing more dishes with my friends. -
Review from Thomas G.
Ontario, CA
11/14/2011
About what you would expect from a non-chain family run style of restaurant/breakfast joint.
A variety of different choices for omelettes, pancakes, breakfast burritos, waffles, etc... Nothing really stands out as a favorite or has crazy flavor profiles but its still pretty good food and service.
I've had the biscuits and gravy, corn beef hash, a few of the omelettes and all were good enough to bring me back. Overall a nice place to grab breakfast with your family.
I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here but since it's a few miles away, we stop in from time to time.
Give it a try if your in the area. -
Review from syrus f.
Arcadia, CA
9/12/2011
OMG.... their pancakes are enormous! I went with 2 friends and we were only able to eat maybe half of the order? I think we'll have a little pancake-phobia after this visit.. hahahahaa....
Besides from the pancake, all their other dishes also come with a REALLY generous portion. I ate only 1/3 of my omelette and that was it for me. I was too full. I ordered the Guasti scramble and it had a lot of ham and mushroom. What was nice about it was that it came with another big portion of potatoes which was extra fulfilling. -
Review from Elizabeth S.
Pomona, CA
This place has the one of the biggest pancakes that I've ever seen! The pancake was bigger than my head.
My friend and I shared one blueberry pancake, an omelette and biscuits & gravy. It was a lot of food and we had to take some home.
I'd recommend getting just one cake of pancake and sharing it unless you are craving a lot of pancakes. We ordered the special omelette that they had and it was filled with spinach, bacon, tomatoes, and mushroom. It was the best thing that we ate there. The omelette came with a choice of potatoes or hashbrowns. We ordered hashbrown, but the accidently gave us potatoes instead. So, the waitress gave us hashbrowns in addition. Don't get the potatoes because it was kind of dry. The hashbrowns are better. The biscuits & gravy was good enough.
Waitress was very friendly. The place has a lot of room and tables. Good place for groups. It kind of reminds me of a a breakfast/brunch place in the Big Bear with old fashioned chairs and red-checkered table cloths. The mugs they use are a collection of random mugs that you have at home from acquiring free mugs over the years. It's home-y.
Cons: CASH ONLY. Sucks because when we got there, we saw the sign and had to go to bank atm and come back. They do have an atm machine inside but you have to pay a transaction fee. -
Review from Keito K.
Los Angeles, CA
8/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Wowzers everything is big here at Guasti Homestyle Cafe. Remember stepping into World 4 in Super Mario Bros 3, where all the Goombas and Green pipes were enormous? Thats kind of how this place is except the food portions are big. I stop by here on a few occasions when I am out working in Chino. This is my local favorite.
The setting is a traditional breakfast and lunch diner. There is even a waitress named Flo, I think. How awesome is that. She is real friendly and waitressing is her craft. As for the meal get the pancake to start. But just get one because its big enough to share. Than I would go for the skillet or omelette dishes. It comes with a of potatoes, so you will get full and have to take it home. I recommend the biscuit and gravy. The gravy has some sausage bits inside and taste awesome. Some of the food is a bit heavy on the grease but that's expected for authentic American breakfast. We are looking to spend anything between 8-16 dollars for lunch but I think its worth it.
There was something about the mugs and plates at this place. I can't remember why I thought it was interesting. But look at it, I think it is a collection of different and random mugs. Come to Guasti's if you are in the area, you will appreciate it. -
Review from Cat B.
6/12/2011
Before I start, this place ONLY ACCEPTS CASH. (Boo.)
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Don't order the bacon, it tastes like the smell of raw chicken meat. I dunno what they do to it, but it's straight up rancid.
There were three(3) of us in the party. That fact will be important for later.
I ordered the pancakes. Huge, fluffy, hot, sweet, and delicious. These were good. Josh ordered "The Meatlovers Skillet." Packed with tasty everything (meat, eggs, cheese,) and holy crap, these homestyle potatoes were excellent! Make sure to order those. Mike ordered the Beefeater sandwich. Which, he said was mighty tasty. Packed with roast beef.
We're done eating, have our check, and walk up to the register. Since there are 3 of us (remember that, from the beginning?) we're each going to pay for our own food. Start the film!:
(Talking to cashier)
Josh "Ok, so, mine was $13." ::goes to hand lady $13::
B*tchy British Lady: I'm sorry. That's not how we do things around here.
Josh: "What? No, no, I'm paying for my share of the check, and then after you take that out, Mike is paying for the rest."
B*tchy British Lady: I understand what you're saying. We cant do that here. Just because you SAY your meal was $13, doesn't mean it actually WAS $13.
Josh & Mike & Me: ::speechless::
Mike: Ok... well, can you give me two $10s for this $20, so I can give Josh change, and then I'll just pay the whole thing?
B*tchy British Lady: "No. He has to pay for what he ordered, and so on..."
Mike: Ok whatever just do it however you want.
So she types in Josh's order. His total? $12.93
B*tchy British Lady: "See? I saved you seven cents."
Then she calculates Mike's and my order, tells him the total, and he pays the rest.
EXACTLY HOW WE WERE GOING TO PAY BEFORE.
SHE DID NOTHING DIFFERENTLY EXCEPT SPEND 10 MINUTES WASTING OUR TIME WITH HER BITCHING.
Mike tosses the money on the counter and tells her to keep the change for tip, and we walk out.
That little situation was what we were left with, upon leaving Guasti Homestyle Cafe, and none of us want to go back. What's sad is that it wasn't even a language barrier issue. It was just an old stubborn lady who, instead of listening, kept squawking AT us, and ended up doing the exact.same.thing we were trying to explain to her. Rude, waste of time, and annoying. Buh-bye Guasti. -
Review from Pamela L.
6/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
Pancakes were a bit too big.. I was thinking it almost was too big to eat. Good thing I didn't order them! I got the Breakfast Burrito. (o: It was yummy without being too salty, good meld of textures and flavors.
It's good, but I think this is definitely an average breakfast burrito.
Oh yeah, it also seems to be a restaurant that took over an old church. They did have lots of stalls in the bathrooms which is nice. (o: -
Review from Daniel L.
Chino, CA
8/7/2011
crazy size pancakes bigger than my head... you can share with 2 people - pancakes, eggs, and bacon or sausage
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Review from Angela A.
Los Angeles, CA
6/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
**WARNING**
Please wear your stretchy pants and baggy shirts if you are planning to eat here.
If you are health conscious then don't eat here. But if you must, I highly recommend you share your plate. Because unless you are famished, high, or glutenous then there is no way you can finish one plate by yourself. If you do, then congratulations because you now have a food baby.
Portions are hefty. The pancakes alone is the size of a Pizza Hut medium-sized pizza. Omelette are made with 3 eggs along with toppings, hash browns, and biscuits and gravy. Food is heavy!
Food here is down-home, comfort, american classics. This joint has a lot of fans and so there is a bit of a wait especially around brunch time during weekends.
For some reason, I felt like I was warped into the Mid-West.
Eating here again? Nah...I can get the same satisfaction from Denny's or IHOP and i don't have to wait so long. -
Review from Karla M.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
10/7/2011
Came here on a Friday morning, it was pretty busy but we were still taken care of. But the food was very good, the hubby had the meat lovers skillet and I munched on a much craved biscuits and gravy. Now something that didn't sit right with us was as we walked in, this lady in the front, an older white lady, yelled at her worker Miguel right in front of us and made a nasty face when he turned around. People treating others like that for me is a no-no, but when they are your employees it's a hell no. Our waiter was extremely nice and attentive though, but that lady yelling at her worker made it start on a sour note. And the fact that they charge $ 1.00 for an extra plate was ridiculous too and it's cash only (the ATM machine charges you $2.00 to take money out). Will we come back? Meh, next time I think we'll just drive up to Corky's.
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Review from Dina M.
Los Angeles, CA
11/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
Just ate here and the reviews are all on target. Ridonculous proportions. Cash only. Not all of the parking lot is paved, so don't bring your car here after a fresh wash & wax!
We had a big group, so we ordered a few things: one pancake (that was shared by all 8 of us!), country fried steak, a hobo scramble, ham and eggs, and biscuits and gravy. The food was good - not the best I've had, but good. The hobo was delicious - definitely the best thing on the table! Jackie was our waitress and she was great, especially after she asked us to pray for "her Oakland Raiders." (They lost the next day - sorry, Jackie!)
This is not a fancy place - the atmostphere is laid-back, the decor leaves much to be desired. Not a good place if you're trying to impress a first date. Unless your date is a sumo wrestler. -
Review from Temo G.
Torrance, CA
8/29/2011
So I was told about this place that is know for "The Giant Pancake" and of course, being a breakfast guy I would go and check it out. Long story short, nothing to get excited about, if this were a theme park type restaurant, the only attraction would be "The Giant Pancake" (that stuck to my plate).
Not to mention the biscuits seemed under baked, the sausage patty looked under cooked on one side and charred on the other. The homefries were the worst I have ever had, I should have ordered french fries instead because the only flavor it had was salt, no onions or bell peppers.
Not to also mention the one cup of coffee I had that was muddy, it took 6 creamers to dilute it. I'm kinda glad they didn't ask me for a refill.
I'm one who likes to drive and try out different spots, this might be ok for the local yolkles, but it doesn't even come close to what I have had.
Me giving them 2 stars, is their tip. -
Review from Leanne D.
Chino Hills, CA
Bring your appetite & a buddy because their portions are huge!
We came on a friday morning and it wasn't too busy. Started with a coffee and my friend got OJ, both of which were really fresh. We each got the guasti omelette ($8.49) with mushrooms, cheese, sour cream, and choice of ham or ground beef. I got the ham and my friend got it with ground beef. It was pretty good, but I preferred the ham. The ground beef was kinda dry and tasted weird in the omelette.
The meal also came with choice of potatoes (homestyle or hasbrowns) and toast (sliced or biscuits&gravy). I got the homestyle potatoes which were sauteed potato slices that were good. My friend got the hashbrowns which I liked more than my potato style. =p Of course, we both got biscuits&gravy. The biscuit itself was good but I found the gravy a little too peppery for my liking.
Since we knew their pancakes were big, we decided to share one. It wasn't big, it was GINORMOUS! The cake($3.99) itself was thick but very moist.
Overall we went home with tons of boxes. The remainding portion of our pancake barely fit in their to-go pizza box they give you. LOL
Service was so friendly. We got called every pet name you could think of from sweetie, gorgeous, honey, etc. When our waitress brought out our food she even offered a kiss on the cheek if any of us finished our food! None of us did, but we got one anyway for trying. HAHA!
My advice share everything, not just the pancake. Oh yeah & bring cash! =) -
Review from Erika R.
Chino Hills, CA
7/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
I remember coming here with my hub after finding it on yelp. We got here around 11am and their parking lot was PACKED! Thankfully we waited only 10 min before we got seated.
I did also notice that they dont really do a good wipe down after a party is done at a table. Our table was really sticky and not to mention our forks had remnants of others meals. YUCK!
The waitress quickly apologized and changed out our utensils after cleaning down the table. BIG plus for no attitude!
We ordered the chili verde omelette, the guasti skillet, with a side of biscuits and gravy and threw a short stack of pancakes into the mix. Our waitress looked at the two of us like we were crazy! She asked if this was our 1st time (it was) and if we REALLY wanted to order that much food. (we did.. i love leftovers!)
Our food came about 15 min later and *drool* YES it was WAY too much food. But gawd it was sooo good. I loved it all. We asked for salsa and she said they had a hot one and then a HOT one! lol we got both the HOT one was so good and hot lol it was made with habanero chilis. SO if ur into spice make sure to ask for the HOT salsa.. its not unbearably hot just enough to give u that kick u in the mouth youve always wanted.
Surprisingly our bill was not bad at all. And we took 2 bags of food home and a pizza box pancake holder. -
Review from D C.
San Fernando, CA
2/22/2011
The only thing keeping me from giving this place a 5th star was a syruppy sticky tablecloth other than that, good food and alot of it. the price seemed kinda steep but the food you get can feed 2 people. So I went with the sausage cheese omelet and she went with the hotcake, we both ended up taking half of our meals home. biscuit and gravy was good too.
good service, crowded. Cash Only. they have an ATM on site but probably cheaper to stop at your bank on the way and save yourself the 2 bucks in BS Fees. I tend to gaze at other peoples tables/ Plates and they looked good too. your ever out in chino, give it a try. Breakfast and Lunch ONLY.
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Review from Vic E.
Pasadena, CA
9/19/2011
This place rocks! Food is tasty and you get a lot for the price. My server, Jackie, was extremely warm and friendly. Both the dining room and bathroom was very clean and smelled pleasant. Well deserved five stars.
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Review from duke c.
1/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
Amazing portions. Leonard W kept on raving about this place and its portions so finally one day decided to go check it out with him.
We got there around 1pm and the wait was about 30 minutes, which is quite amazing since the place is huge. I got lost just looking for the bathroom.
I decided to try the special scramble, which was spicy sausage, jalapenos, and other good veggies. It is huge. Not as spicy as I imagined but when you add some of their salsa, the heat can definitely creep up on you. It's hearty, filling, and enough for 2 meals. Guatsi scramble is good another option and seems to be a regular for many of the other lunch patrons there.
Tried a little bit of the veggie omelet. Again, it's huge but since I'm not a huge omelet fan, I can't imagine myself eating even half of it :P
We also got a short stack of pancakes to share and yea like everybody says, it's enormous. We orginally wanted a tall stack but our waitress warned us so we went for the short. I'm glad we listened. The pancakes are fluffy and with all the syrup, spread available on the table for you to use, it's fun trying out different things to go with the pancakes.
Servie was a little slow for us that day but she was nice.
Overall, it's a great place if you can eat a lot and/or enjoy hearty breakfast food. Next time definitely will try the burgers. Much more manageable for me in terms of portions and that fried egg burger looks amazing! -
Review from Michael W.
La Verne, CA
11/6/2010 1 Check-in Here
This place makes HUGE food.
The prices are very good. Its not a place for people who want gourmet, delicate portions thats for sure.
The pancakes they serve and bigger than your head! My family has been going here since they were located at the Ontario airport. So over 20 years.
The new place is bigger a bit of a funny set up though (old church) This is a place to take big breakfast lovers out to eat.
Anyways more 3.5 but I will round upListed in: A - Z
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Review from Tania J.
Ontario, CA
8/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
It's real good. Nothing I'd justify waiting hours on end for though. The pancakes for reasons unknown are heavy & dense. I feel like I ate a brick after I tackle half of either the blueberry or buttermilk pancake. Being a blueberry pancake connoisseur has resulted in my palate being very picky when it comes to my precious blueberry pancakes. But, alas these don't do it for me. But...the biscuits and gravy are fabulous. Try those with some coffee & you'll be good to go.
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Review from Bethie L.
Chino Hills, CA
if you're in the area and want to eat comfort-food/breakfast like a KiNG or a fatass, then come on down- this is the place for you!!!
Proportions are HUGE- like so much i wanted to yakk afterwards. HAHA sorry TMI. Pancakes bigger than the size of my face, eggs and hashbrowns and cheesy goodness piled high on a plate.
The decor is ugly and the structure is weird- it used to be a church or something?
The waitress sucked and never came back to check on our drinks and took forever to give us our check. BLAH.
food is good, though so I give it average- 3 stars. -
Review from Jeffery L.
Chino Hills, CA
7/10/2011
my friends and I arrived at 6am to start the day off right, with HUGE portions followed by food coma. we heard of this place from another friend thats been here before. at first we were skeptical about how big their portions could possibly be. she said the pancakes are crazy big but how big could it possibly be? pretty f***ing big.
but apart from the portions that they serve, I didnt find the food to be all that amazing. we all ordered different things and ate from each others plates but soon realized that everything just tastes the same. and apart from the pancake being the size of a pizza pan(a bit exaggerated) it was super rubbery and i cant recall the pancake even tasting like anything other than the syrup we had to drench it with.
I also have a problem with the fact that they only accept cash. some places still do this but seriously? lets get with the times. -
Review from Danny N.
West Covina, CA
8/30/2011
All I can say is, this place has pancakes on steroids! One pancake can probably feed at least 2-3 people. But the pancakes are definitely delicious, and probably the best pancakes I've ever had. If you go on weekdays, they have weekday specials.
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Review from Patty S.
Pomona, CA
2/25/2011
I love this place. Prices are fair and the food is amaing! Not to mention the portions are huge! You WILL need a to go box. My favorite is the meat lovers skillet. Oh and its known for its huge pancakes... they r the size of two 'individual' size pizzas.
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Review from Matthew M.
Chino, CA
Food is usually good. Avoid holidays quality goes down. 1 waitress in particular is unfriendly when it get busy. We have had her on more than a few occasions. Pancakes are legendary. Overall 4 out 5 because of above issues.
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Review from Eileen L.
7/6/2011
my first time here, my bf dragged me outta bed at 8am and brought me here. when we got to Guasti's, there was one other party, when we left, the main dining room was filled. the restaurant is huge and has a good 3 to 4 decently sized rooms.
the waitress is very hospitable and really good at running the cafe single-handedly.
the corned beef hash here is good, but a little salty. the meat lover's skillet was superb and hefty!
our second time here, we knew better, so we just ordered the guasti skillet and one ginormous pancake. one cake is probably equivalent to a stack at denny's/IHOP. It sounds like not much, but we brought home leftovers, and the meal cost us $15.
will be back for more delicious, generously portioned, and cheap food :) -
Review from Zoot V.
Fullerton, CA
6/8/2011
They get points for BIG. But the food is on the low side of average diner food. Nothing to write home about except portions too big for Shaq & a lumberjack.
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Review from Christopher G.
Chino, CA
Sat at a dirty table, waitress wouldn't look at me, got my order wrong, rushed me, no Visa/M.C. allowed but they got an ATM on site that will charge you $2 for $20. Gave me an attitude when I told em I'll be back will the cash. In business 32 yrs. has their customer service sloppy at best.
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Review from Natalie K.
Ontario, CA
8/21/2011
You will definitely leave with left-overs! When I go with my family we usually order 3-4 plates for 5-6 people and share and we still have some to spare! If you go on a weekend be prepared to wait, but it's worth it. Make sure you pick up some cash before you go! They do have an ATM there, but it will charge you. The waiters have always been nice and sometimes crack jokes whenever I have gone. I always take my friends at least once to try the enormous pancakes and they always make the mistake of ordering 2 when all they need is one. Check it out and see for yourself!
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Review from Shalay C.
Chino, CA
8/1/2010
Many people consider Flo's to be the best breakfast joint in Chino - I beg to differ. While I don't hate Flo's, Guasti's is cleaner. No flies or dingy tables, or antiques that have been collecting dust. The staff is cheerful and energetic, and the food is just better.
The restaurant itself is very different than the norm. It looks like an old, sprawling one-story house that's been converted into a restaurant. There are many rooms of different shapes and sizes, with lots of windows and natural light flooding in. It has a down-home feel, so it's pretty much the opposite of trendy or glamorous. They serve 25 cent coffee in different donated mugs, and the waitresses usually call me sweetie or something cutesy.
The food comes in gigantic portions. My favorite is the egg, cheese, & bacon croissant sandwich, which comes with a side of their delicious breakfast potatoes. I also love their omelettes and cinnamon french toast as well. If someone at your table orders the pancakes, you won't have to order your own to try some. They're ridiculously big. Think Man vs. Food style.
I love the cozy feel of this restaurant and the yummy, hearty food they serve. When you want a break from the chain breakfast places like IHOP and Denny's, come here. You won't be disappointed. (Disclaimer: it's cash only and only open for breakfast and lunch.) -
Review from Jimmy K.
Arcadia, CA
8/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
Guasti Omelet was delicious. I ordered one to go after seeing the picture that someone posted on Yelp. It was packaged with hash browns, a separate container for biscuits and gravy, a tiny container of salsa, and two sets of packaged utensils. I had a pretty big appetite going into this meal coming from an hour workout at the gym. But all I could finish was the omelet and a few bites of the gravy. Had I brought the wife, it would have been the perfect amount.
Plus:
Five minute wait time
All the grease they put into making the omelet so delectable
Minus:
Salsa container too small (I guess I could have asked for a second)
Woman up front not much of a greeter -
Review from Luia Y.
Los Angeles, CA
7/7/2010
*Highlight: it's fun to look at the giant pancakes
A few of my friends wanted to have a parting breakfast, and Chino is a little out of the way so I had to wake up considerably earlier than I should be allowed to. I was a little disgruntled, so perhaps that is tainting my experience.
The atmosphere was cozy and homey--there was warm lighting and red and white checked tablecloths. The breakfast itself I didn't feel was so different from any other American diner, and probably not worth that drive. My friends and I had assorted breakfast items: breakfast burritos, biscuits, various potatoes and breakfast meats, and we shared the pancake. Again, pretty standard (but bordering the more yummy side of breakfast foods). The giant pancakes were indeed something to behold. It's kind of a novelty thing, so while I wouldn't necessarily recommend it, if you're a morning person and are looking for something to do you could go take a look. -
Review from Melissa H.
Chino, CA
Friendly staff, delicious homestyle food and great coffee. The guasti plate, biscuit and gravy were incredible.
