Bonnie Lu's

Wonderful experience overall. Big meals for a great price and the friendliest staff. while the food was diner food it still had a true homemade taste, not just open a big bad of frozen foods and drop in the fryer. Felt like stepping back in time to an old family diner. We loved it and can’t wait to return. It’s a nice alternative to the rest of the area.

Had a great breakfast here this morning. The orange juice was freshly squeezed, the potatoes were delicious, and everything tasted fresh and yummy! The service was with a smile and prompt? making for a wonderful experience!

Absolutely amazing the staff was incredible. The food was 5 star plus best chicken salad sandwich. I've ever had best potato salad. This is a do not miss.

I had a wonder salad and time at Bonnie Lu's! We enjoyed our meal as we sat at the bar watching their amazing servers work together as a cohesive team! We will be back for sure!

My wife and I came up here on a Friday to grab a breakfast date together. Bonnie Lu’s was a great spot to come and gather.
Currently all of the seating is outdoor so this might change when you arrive. But I really enjoyed sitting outdoors with my wife and having a breakfast. She got some meal that included half a waffle and she was super stoked because she was also able to get some eggs and bacon with that.
I went for the eggs Benedict because I’m always down to try this. The eggs Benedict was super good really enjoyed that.
What really stood out to me was the kindness of the staff. They were super patient and helping people get their orders in. Then our server was very friendly. Really enjoyed her. Hope you give this place a try

If you spend anytime overnight in magical Ojai, you definitely need to enjoy some breakfast at Bonnie Lu’s. This old school, downhome restaurant has everything you could want in a funky, homey, delicious breakfast joint. I particularly love the bread and bacon here. The staff is also incredible, especially the lovely Harmony. The location is fantastic, too. Right in the vibrant heart of downtown Ojai. Plenty of parking a short stroll away. Check it out!

I think I saw a celebrity here, but the kind you know you haven't seen in anything for a decade and just can't quite put your finger on their name. That's the kind of place this is. 'Nice' enough for an aging red dwarf (C lister, fool) but washed out enough for them too.

Service was okay. Nothing to report.

I ordered Dennis' Country Special. What a foul monstrosity. I don't know what kind of degenerates they have out in the country in these parts, but thick slightly sweet whitish gravy that's slightly separating after being reheated with small chunks of dried out sausage in it draped over, no, drowning 2 biscuits that a self respecting restaurant would give out for free before the meal, that, that's not breakfast. Fortunately I am myself quite degenerate so I mopped up that tepid thigh thickener with enthusiasm.

It's honestly as though they forgot Dennis and his special were even on the menu. When you order it, the waitress offers you hashbrowns, country potatoes, or fruit, with your pile of gravy and bread. I don't know about you but after slurping down all that sauce, I really don't need a ball of potatoes to add to the mix. I made the responsible choice and chose fruit, but let's be honest, this is an incomplete meal, a small fruit cup beside this beast is laughable. But there were no well thought out accompaniments for my beast. And the other special was a half portion of Dennis', but with 1 egg, for the same price, $16, ha! An egg for $8? I think not sir, you've not fooled me. Fruit cup it is. Truth be told I was so disgusted with myself by the end of spooning in the gravy that I almost forgot the cup was there. But it was a refreshing break after the ordeal.

All in all, I got what I came for. I'm going to go take a nap now.

Thanks for hosting me on this delightful morning Bonnie. Bless.

1.Amazing variety of menu items
2.Generous portions of delicious breakfast and lunch offerings
3.Fun 50s retro atmosphere and smiling waitstaff
We will, definitely , eat there again.

I visited Bonnie Lou's for the first time in August 2023 and LOVED it! The service was excellent- everyone was so genuinely friendly and warm. And the food was delicious! It's a bit costly for diner food but I don't mind- it was worth every penny. I had an omelette with a very nice side of fruit and my husband had a tasty tuna melt. I can't wait to come back for another meal- highly recommend!

Such a delicious gem in Ojai. The few places left you can get a fresh chicken fried steak made to order. The food was delicious the staff was friendly. Be careful with the parking though I got s fix it ticket for something I never had called out. The Sheriff's Dept is aggressive there and it's very annoying that I was trying to enjoy a outing with my family just to have to go back to this county over a fix it ticket, very annoying, but nothing to do with the resteraunt, just a precaution.

This is definitely a cute little diner and I actually really enjoyed the tables that are there. Anyways, the service was good and the staff was very pleasant and the food was wonderful because I actually had a Reuben that was delicious and everybody else should try theirs

I asked a local where the best breakfast place was and she directed me to Bonnie Lu's. It's not large , and there are chairs at the counter like an old style cafe. I got there at 9 am ,and there was a waiting line out the door by 10 am , so make sure you're there before 9:30am ( They open at 8 am now). I got the Titus Scramble and it was fantastic with bits of Ortega chiles, sauted mushrooms , cooked spinach, and chicken, with fruit or hash browns, and toast. Loved it! And loved this place. Be back tomorrow!!

PS. Back for third time for breakfast. It's still wonderful!

This place is great!
Other than my country potatoes being a little cold when they came out, everything was delicious! (I'm sure they would have made right on my potatoes if I'd said something, but my server was so busy that I didn't care enough to bother her). The hollandaise was so freaking good and my partner loved his chicken fried steak!

The best breakfast and service I have maybe ever. Blueberry pancakes were insane. Perfection. My friend had biscuits and gravy with her meal and said it was delicious.

Lovely breakfast spot thats open fairly late for breakfast. Sleeping in is what vacay is all about.

They aren’t allowing indoor dining, but we came on a rainy day and sat in the back with heaters. It was great, definitely better than eating in the car. Kim was our server and she was so patient and kind. She made the experience even better than we had hoped!

Ordered the biscuits and gravy combo which was yummy! Pancakes were thin and perfectly made.

Such a cute place! The staff was wonderful! The food was delicious! We will definitely be returning!

You know you've found a special spot when you realize that you know each of the servers' names by heart. Besides the warm friendly atmosphere of this place, the food also reminds you of home. You can't go wrong with ordering their soup of the day--it's consistently hearty and delicious.

Wonderful place for breakfast and lunch! The staff is friendly and professional and the food is amazing!

We visited on a Sunday morning and got a table within a reasonable amount of time. The food was delicious and the staff was courteous.

Delicious food in a really sweet, Gilmores Girls esque atmosphere. Service made you feel like you were a cherished member of the community, like going home for a warm family dinner or something. Will have to go here every time I’m in Ojai.