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Step back in time at Peggy Sue's 50's Diner, a nostalgic eatery located at 35654 Yermo Rd, Yermo, CA 92398. This unique dining spot is more than just a restaurant; it's an experience steeped in 1950s Americana. With its charming retro decor and jukebox tunes, Peggy Sue's 50's Diner offers a delightful blast from the past while serving up a wide variety of classic American dishes. As a versatile diner and traditional American restaurant, our menu features everything from juicy burgers and thick milkshakes to homemade pizzas and ice cream. Each dish is made with love, bringing you authentic flavors that keep locals and tourists coming back. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast, a quick pizza takeout, or a leisurely dinner, we've got you covered. Not just a place to eat, Peggy Sue's 50's Diner also houses a quirky gift shop filled with 50's memorabilia and unique finds. It's the perfect spot to grab a souvenir after enjoying a tasty meal or a refreshing scoop from our ice cream shop. Praised for its friendly service and consistently excellent dining experience, Peggy Sue's 50's Diner has earned a stellar reputation among guests who appreciate a touch of nostalgia with their meals. Join us for a memorable dining adventure where every visit feels like a step back in time to a more carefree era. Whether you're a fan of the fabulous fifties or just in search of a fun, family-friendly meal, Peggy Sue's 50's Diner is the place to be. Come in and relive the golden days!

Peggy Sue's 50's Diner Review Summary

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Pros

Peggy Sue's 50's Diner is a nostalgic eatery that serves up classic American comfort food with a side of friendly service. The retro-themed diner boasts a fun and lively atmosphere, complete with neon signs, vinyl booths, and vintage decor. The menu offers a wide variety of options, including burgers, sandwiches, salads, and milkshakes, all made with fresh ingredients and generous portions. Many reviewers rave about the diner's signature "Peggy Sue's Burger" and the decadent "Brownie Sundae."

Cons

Some reviewers have noted that the diner can be quite busy and noisy, especially on weekends. A few have also mentioned that the prices are a bit steep for a casual diner meal. Additionally, some patrons have reported inconsistent food quality and slow service during peak hours.

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Yelp: 4.2/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.8/5

Zomato: 4.1/5

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Brandon Polley
Brandon Polley -Local Guide
4 months ago
Nice little gem of a place! Really the whole experience, and you get some food. Our waitress Connie was great. Food wasn’t amazing but very good for sure. Just a really cool place overall as you have the diner, little park, and gift shop. I’m...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Thomas B
Thomas B -Local Guide
3 months ago
What a great place to stop whenever we are passing through Barstow. This place is always crowded but it comes in waves and depends on when you arrive. For people who live in the area it is wise to make reservations and they...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Nobody Special
Nobody Special -Local Guide
7 months ago
Loved this place. Not just good food, a fun atmosphere and great service, it's also a Harvest Host.I saw the train across the street and when I was at that specific train depot in the late 1980s, unloading from those trains I never noticed...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Chris Rodriguez
Chris Rodriguez -Local Guide
5 months ago
Great diner right off the 15 freeway! This has been a staple in my family since I was young. Every year during our trips to Vegas we stop here and it never disappoints!The diner brings you back in time and there is such memorabilia...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Frank Del
Frank Del -Local Guide
5 months ago
We tried to get food at Bagdad Cafe on 66 but that place is weird.. In a good way.. But I don't think I'd eat there so we went further down 66 to Dagget CA then a short distance to YERMO CA and fluked upon...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Maor Cohen - Pickspace CEO
Maor Cohen - Pickspace CEO -Local Guide
a month ago
We were driving from California to Las Vegas with a mix of kids and adults and decided to stop at Peggy Sue’s for a break—and it was such a great choice! The atmosphere was fun and welcoming for everyone, and the food was perfect for...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Tom Kohnman
Tom Kohnman -Local Guide
2 months ago
Fun place. There is not a lot of wall space left over. Memorabilia is EVERWHERE .They have about 6 dining rooms . Weird layout kinda adds to the charm of the place.All the food is named after someone (cute?)Famous.I had Richie valens burger, which was...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Allison Hild
Allison Hild -Local Guide
5 months ago
SO FUN!!! The food was really tasty and the service was quick, there are five dining rooms and even at 11 AM on a Thursday they were all packed with people. The portion sizes were absolutely massive! This has been one of our favorite stops....Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Dave Davies
Dave Davies -Local Guide
2 months ago
Definitely a great stop. I planned to go to Eddie World for lunch on the trip from Vegas to LA but it didn't have decent seating so we came to Peggy Sue's. Very glad Eddie's has poor seating.Huge and tasty portions. I had the beef...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Leanne Balkin
Leanne Balkin -Local Guide
4 months ago
WOW...You definitely need to stop here if you-all are passing. Food was delicious with big serving sizes we had burger and curly fries Coca-Cola floater and banana peanutbutter cream pie. 10/10The dinner was like going back in time so much memorabilia...Sevice we had was old...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Nikita Bakli
Nikita Bakli -Local Guide
3 months ago
The beautiful place. A lot of signs along the road from Vegas. Really cool. But the food is extremely bad. Oversalted, small portions. The salad was just a sliced cabbage with sauce. I'm serious. The mashed potato was a semi-finished from a supermarket. The coffee...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Myartcollection Tour&Experience
Myartcollection Tour&Experience -Local Guide
2 months ago
Peggy Sue's 50's Diner is a delightful step back in time! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with classic 50s décor, complete with vintage jukeboxes, retro booths, and fun memorabilia that create an authentic nostalgic vibe. The menu offers all the diner classics—from...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Powered by Coffee
Powered by Coffee
4 months ago
Definitely a place to visit if you want to see 50's memorabilia and have a great banana split!The food was okay. Didn't care too much for the curly fries. A lot of people left them behind.
Food: 3/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Ben Brown
Ben Brown -Local Guide
4 months ago
Finally stopped after driving past a number of times. 11am local time on a Sunday and there was a “twenty minute wait”, nothing else to do so I said “okay” and was handed a pager. I browsed the tourist trap gift shop looking for a...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Ashley LeBourveau-Truong
Ashley LeBourveau-Truong -Local Guide
5 months ago
Maybe we came on an off day, but not a single food item had flavour to it, except the chocolate coke and root beer float. Even the coleslaw was just shredded cabbage with unseasoned mayo. The green salad I got with my meal was just...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 2/5
Tom Heilmann
Tom Heilmann -Local Guide
3 months ago
Peggy's 50s Diner is an absolute gem! The moment you walk in, you're transported back in time with its charming retro decor and nostalgic atmosphere. The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the phenomenal shakes—creamy, rich, and bursting with flavor! Each sip was pure bliss....Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Daily Driver
Daily Driver -Local Guide
5 months ago
Very spacious 50’s diner with a lot of seating options as well as food options. Very interesting and extensive 50’s decor.Plenty of parking. Awesome root beer floats, and simple breakfast lunch and dinner menu named after 50’s characters.Parking: Plenty of parking including truckersKid-friendliness: Very kid...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Danielle Hampton
Danielle Hampton
2 months ago
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Stephen Bressi
Stephen Bressi -Local Guide
3 months ago
One of those roadside places well worth the stop. Travelling I-15 coming out of Barstow I saw a sign for Peggy Sues and decided to give it a try. I am glad I did. Stepping into Peggy Sue's is like stepping back to the 50's...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Sarah Garcia
Sarah Garcia -Local Guide
5 months ago
The most disgusting is place to eat that cost so much. I have photos to prove it I didn’t even want to give a one star for this food. The food was disgusting. The cheese won’t even melt on your burger or even an a...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Eric Allen
Eric Allen -Local Guide
3 months ago
If you are on your way to Calico, Pahrump, or too Sin City, you and your family must stop and grub at Peggy Sues Diner. Though everything on the menu is scrumptious and plentiful, the back of the restaurant offers delectable...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 2/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Steve Shook
Steve Shook -Local Guide
5 months ago
I've been going to Vegas for years and have meant to stop here before, just never have, until now. What a treat! Small little 'home cook' vibe place. The area in the video is the smaller, darker, and quaint area of the restaurant. There's a...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Nigel Yeo
Nigel Yeo -Local Guide
3 weeks ago
This is a great stop almost exactly halfway between LA and Vegas, so a good option for a comfort break and a good meal. Super kitch, with great food and the sort of professional wait staff, so obviously missing from Los Angeles restaurants. Great lunch/dinner...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Lisa Gorski
Lisa Gorski
4 months ago
Heard about the diner. We are traveling from Vegas to CA. It was a midway stop. Glad we did! Food was good. Like an old school diner. Being from Jersey, you just know…..:-)Fun atmosphere and memorabilia. Going back to Vegas next week and already said...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Dillon Lunsford
Dillon Lunsford -Local Guide
5 months ago
Had a blast at this place! 30-45 minute wait, turned out to be about 20-25 min wait. We explored the gift shop (way too hot to be outside for an extended amount of time. Behind the building was a "turtle farm" and dinosaur display (pictures...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Sergeants Survival
Sergeants Survival -Local Guide
2 months ago
Great experience and great food. Came in with a large party, and they got us in quickly despite being very busy on a Saturday evening. The wait staff was friendly and on point. The food was great as well. They have...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Christopher Creamer
Christopher Creamer -Local Guide
a month ago
Quite a unique experience on the journey from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. The clue is in the name. Peggy Sue opened a Diner in the 50s and entertained the actors, musicians and famous persons of the day and ever since. Photos, cars, memorabilia...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Akainn Z
Akainn Z -Local Guide
4 months ago
Here at Peggy Sue’s you’ll be welcomed by an amazing 50’s ambiance. The food and menu offerings are exceptional, with a wide variety of delicious, well-presented and copious dishes. The staff is friendly, attentive, and always ready to help. The ambiance is warm and inviting,...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Michele Maynard
Michele Maynard
4 months ago
I always wanted to go to Peggy Sues. For a long time, and finally made it. I was expecting a classic version and while the restaurant its self was 50s based I feel like it was too much, too much stuff cluttered so much so...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 2/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Kathryn Jones, Realtor
Kathryn Jones, Realtor -Local Guide
a month ago
This was our third trip here. The last time we tried coming here, their credit/ debit machines were down, and they were only accepting cash, so we left. This time pay off the parking lot was inaccessible due to paving. The place was crowded, and...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Vanessa Spencer
Vanessa Spencer
2 weeks ago
I just left this diner, and I've been coming to this place since a child. I will NOT be coming back. I am attaching a picture for reference. After 5 hours on the road, we stopped here and went all the way back to the...Read More
Yazari Perez N.
Yazari Perez N. -Local Guide
3 months ago
The diner was everything, from the tiles to the seats to the waitresses wearing the perfect outfit. The food was amazing, the only thing I wasn't too amazed by was the staff, 4 people I spoke to were kind of rude, like we were inconveniencing...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 4/5

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