Old Mill Cafe is assuredly a gem of Modesto, as far as breakfast spots go. For me personally, it's a little out of the way and a little dated inside--you can see the remnants of days-gone-by with the formerly-smoking-section architecture in place, and yeah, the menus are a little sticky and worn with some spelling errors sprinkled in--but who gives a darn when the food and service is absolutely excellent?! The first thing to endear me? The excellent size of the coffee cups! I hate when you go to a breakfast place and the mugs are tiny, which is the standard fare for most of these sorts of places. Not at Old Mill. They're nice big mugs and they hold a respectable amount of coffee! Like what you'd have at home! Other standouts were the Chicken Fried Steak (it didn't need a knife at all) and have y'all heard of their Chile Verde Pork Omelette?! Apparently it's been written up in the local paper AND DESERVEDLY SO! It literally melts right on your tongue. Absolutely stunning! I don't go out for breakfast often but I'm coming back right quick for that omelette! Lastly, the service was amazing! Our waitress was attentive and friendly, all of the waitstaff were really, and the food came out quickly without sacrificing flavor or quality! I do wish my hash browns were crispier though. I always order them hella crispy but these came out with minimal crust and lots of steamed shredded potatoes. But again, hardly a dealbreaker for returning! Can't wait to come back soon!

Food was delicious. Chicken fried steak was great and the country gravy too. Portions were really big. The service was outstanding, very friendly. We will go back!

old school diner in modesto...morning visit and finding quiet...few customers looking like regulars...taking a seat and menu provided...friendly staff making a solo out-of-towner feel comfortable...deciding on the chili verde omelette $14.95...comes with a choice of toast or biscuit with gravy, and hashbrowns or country potatoes...food arriving and it looked hefty!...huge omelette smothered in chili verde sauce...inside contained big cubes of tender meat...meaty, saucy and delicious!...the acidic tang from the sauce really balanced out the gluttonous breakfast...hashbrowns were cooked crispy and soft perfection...biscuit and gravy was hearty and tasty...meal was huge for a great price...

Great food large portions and friendly staff !! Will be going back for sure ! Very clean

I've been here several times, with a group of patriotic folks, the restaurant is always clean and the servers are polite, prompt and professional. The meals are always delicious.

Great diner experience! The usual breakfast staples served with a smile. An awesome option for the 4th July parade.

Another tasty breakfast spot! It was my first timecard trying trying out this little place in downtown Modesto. I've passed it many times and I think it's an old restaurant. My friend said it was at another location actually in an old windmill. Tasty omlette and country fried potatoes. And yummy fresh light fluffy biscuits and tasty gravy. I didn't notice sausage so good for me. A bit of an older crowd and apparently some regulars. Waitresses seemed friendly. I would just liked to have had an option of flavored creamers for my coffee. I'd go back again.

Stop in for breakfast to kill some time while in Modesto last week. Restaurant decor is dated and their clientele are mostly local elderly at 9 am. Noticed MFD having a meeting in the back room, yay, support your local eateries. I loved that I actually had a cup of coffee!!!! Chile Verde omelette was delicious, the pork was so tender and flavorful. Definitely a return visit for that and serving size is decent. I couldn't finish my waffle or biscuit and gravy (very tasty as well) so I took them to go. Waitresses were very friendly, attentive and kind. A definite return for the chile verde

Always friendly staff. Great price for all food you get. Old school ambiance and the ladies that serve make you feel like family

Another great breakfast at the Old Mill. This morning, I suggested that I take my wife to breakfast before work as we move into February (St. Valentines Day is coming and I think it's a bit classier to do several little things spread out rather then one evening only.) I gave her a selection of choices and the Old Mill won out. As always, it was American comfort food at its best. The service was spot on, the people friendly, the portions and tastes were what we expected. We shall return again.