Hot Rod Diner brings together the welcoming character of a classic diner with a casual, cozy, and trendy setting in Ceres, California. Located at 1515 Herndon Rd, this restaurant is a convenient choice for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, or a late-night meal.
Whether you are dining alone, meeting friends, or looking for a comfortable place to enjoy a relaxed meal, Hot Rod Diner offers counter service, table service, seating, and a bar on site to suit different dining preferences.
The menu and beverage options are designed to make any visit satisfying. Guests can enjoy comfort food alongside great coffee, desserts, beer, cocktails, happy-hour drinks, and happy-hour food. Hot Rod Diner is also known for its local specialty, while its great beer selection and fast service add to the appeal.
With breakfast, lunch, and dinner available, the diner provides an inviting option throughout the day, whether you are stopping in for a quick bite, settling in for a full meal, or picking up takeaway.
Hot Rod Diner offers outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services, with reservations accepted for added convenience. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
Rated 4.40 out of 5 based on 1,887 customer reviews, Hot Rod Diner is a well-regarded destination for approachable dining in Ceres. To learn more or make plans to visit, call +1 209-581-0150.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Great food. Great personal service, no long waits
Tasty, inexpensive, good quality dinner, super friendly waitress, perfect end to a day on the road. Attached bar, live music and karaoke, patrons sounded like they were having a blast
This place does not skimp on the portions! The food is absolutely delicious and full of flavor! I ordered the Denver omelette with roasted potatoes and a biscuit with gravy. The biscuit with gravy had good flavors. It passed my breakfast test. I ordered a large orange juice along with black coffee. The service was excellent. Sam was my server and she was very friendly, polite and professional. I will definitely come back!
While Visiting here from CT, I googled a restaurant. This establishment came up with a good rating..glad I went. Food was delicious and super friendly staff..Mr Lupe, who may have been the manager or owner came out, spoke with me and my friend. Very nice and friendly. We laughed and joked a little bit. Overall, 5 out of 5. Highly recommended. I had breakfast. Very good.
We were passing through and needed breakfast. This place did not disappoint. Big portions of great food. Nice place, good service.
First time here .. after living in riverbank for 1 full year . Moved here from New Hampshire we are very impressed the food is amazing the burgers are so huge. The tables cleaned by Mora cleaned them right up after customers left. Restaurant is very clean. Our waitress, Allisa was also amazing. The food came to our table hot and no long wait. Absolutely friendly. A must have is the banana split. Coming back to try the breakfast. Best place ever…🥰 The Gladysz Family
It was my mother & I's first time and we were completely blown away. The food was absolutely delicious, the staff was very attentive. Will return in the near future
We love coming here! The omelettes are huge compared to other diners and cheaper. Very welcoming family environment. I love the fact they have some of their kids working here. Teaching them responsibility at a young age.
The food that we ordered was sent to us rather quickly and the quality of the food was very nice. The taste and texture of the teriyaki burger was really good, mixed with the jalapeno poppers made the meal better. Overall, the time and experience was one that we will visit again.
Diner has a Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe theme. Surfaces are sparkly and shiny. Staff is friendly and routinely checks on you. Food is ok. Nothing mind blowing. They do give you a good portion of food for the price. Left feeling really full. You could probably share some of these meals. Its very relaxed and they don't try to kick you out. Even after they gave us our check, they let us leave leisurely and pay up at front. Bathrooms are clean. It wasn't full when we went but there were still a good number of people in the restaurant.
Common questions about Hot Rod Diner
Hot Rod Diner is located at 1515 Herndon Rd, Ceres, CA 95307, United States, Ceres, CA, United States.
You can reach Hot Rod Diner by calling +1 209-581-0150.
Hot Rod Diner has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 1887 customer reviews.
Hot Rod Diner features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Hot Rod Diner features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Hot Rod Diner features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Serves local specialty.
Hot Rod Diner features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Hot Rod Diner features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
Hot Rod Diner features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Hot Rod Diner features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Hot Rod Diner features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Hot Rod Diner features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
Hot Rod Diner features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Hot Rod Diner features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Hot Rod Diner features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Hot Rod Diner features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
Hot Rod Diner features the following pets: Dogs allowed inside, Dogs allowed outside.
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