We had a hearty, home cooked breakfast in this quaint historic building in cute downtown Upland - food was decent overall, staff very welcoming and attentive, and we loved the cozy, dog-friendly vibes in the craftsman-style house. And we didn’t even have to wait for a table during prime brunch hours on a Saturday! I think we just got lucky though lol. For my breakfast, the Billye's Texas Benedict caught my eye since the menu states it’s served with a “Texas cheese sauce”. Seeing as I am a Texas native myself and always on the lookout for a decent queso, how could I resist? It was pretty good overall - the eggs were perfectly poached with a rich, runny orange yolk and the ham and muffin were delectable. But the cheese sauce was, unfortunately, not it - it was pretty bland and resembled nacho cheese sauce that comes out of a can so I probably wouldn’t get this again. Hubby got the build-your-own omelet and enjoyed his choice. For his side he wisely went with the biscuits and gravy which were quite nice. The biscuits have a lovely texture and the flavors are decent, only requiring a little bit of salt. Both dishes also came with a side of their home fried potatoes which were excellent. We also couldn’t resist trying one of their giant cinnamon rolls after hearing people outside raving about them. It was pretty massive - we had to take half of it home lol. It was over-the-top sweet (sweetest I’ve ever had), the cinnamon mixture was very thick and pasty with a gritty texture and very mild cinnamon flavor, and the icing had no flavor to it at all. I can’t say I really enjoyed it and doubt I’d get this again either. For drinks, hubby opted for the OJ which tasted very fresh. Their menu states to “ask about flavored weekend drink options” so I asked, thinking they would have various special latte flavors but they don’t - this is referring to their various mimosa flavors (they also have mimosa flights). So I went with the cappuccino - and watched as our server filled a glass with regular coffee, a powder mix of some sort (???), and topped it with a heap of whip cream. It tasted nice but definitely not an actual cappuccino - Still not sure how I feel about it lol. The real draw for Molly’s is its quaint, historical charm - the house is decorated with cute vintage signs and bric-a-brac, there are unique seating areas around each corner that feel very intimate (both inside and out), and they pride themselves on their high level of dog-friendliness. It really felt like eating at a favorite Auntie’s house! It’s located in the core of downtown Upland which is very walkable and a great place to meander and explore. Plenty of free street parking or in one of the local public lots. And there was a farmers market going on nearby during our Saturday visit - so it’s great for a leisurely weekend morning out.
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We had a hearty, home cooked breakfast in this quaint historic building in cute downtown Upland - food was decent overall, staff very welcoming and attentive, and we loved the cozy, dog-friendly vibes in the craftsman-style house. And we didn’t even have to wait for a table during prime brunch hours on a Saturday! I think we just got lucky though lol. For my breakfast, the Billye's Texas Benedict caught my eye since the menu states it’s served with a “Texas cheese sauce”. Seeing as I am a Texas native myself and always on the lookout for a decent queso, how could I resist? It was pretty good overall - the eggs were perfectly poached with a rich, runny orange yolk and the ham and muffin were delectable. But the cheese sauce was, unfortunately, not it - it was pretty bland and resembled nacho cheese sauce that comes out of a can so I probably wouldn’t get this again. Hubby got the build-your-own omelet and enjoyed his choice. For his side he wisely went with the biscuits and gravy which were quite nice. The biscuits have a lovely texture and the flavors are decent, only requiring a little bit of salt. Both dishes also came with a side of their home fried potatoes which were excellent. We also couldn’t resist trying one of their giant cinnamon rolls after hearing people outside raving about them. It was pretty massive - we had to take half of it home lol. It was over-the-top sweet (sweetest I’ve ever had), the cinnamon mixture was very thick and pasty with a gritty texture and very mild cinnamon flavor, and the icing had no flavor to it at all. I can’t say I really enjoyed it and doubt I’d get this again either. For drinks, hubby opted for the OJ which tasted very fresh. Their menu states to “ask about flavored weekend drink options” so I asked, thinking they would have various special latte flavors but they don’t - this is referring to their various mimosa flavors (they also have mimosa flights). So I went with the cappuccino - and watched as our server filled a glass with regular coffee, a powder mix of some sort (???), and topped it with a heap of whip cream. It tasted nice but definitely not an actual cappuccino - Still not sure how I feel about it lol. The real draw for Molly’s is its quaint, historical charm - the house is decorated with cute vintage signs and bric-a-brac, there are unique seating areas around each corner that feel very intimate (both inside and out), and they pride themselves on their high level of dog-friendliness. It really felt like eating at a favorite Auntie’s house! It’s located in the core of downtown Upland which is very walkable and a great place to meander and explore. Plenty of free street parking or in one of the local public lots. And there was a farmers market going on nearby during our Saturday visit - so it’s great for a leisurely weekend morning out.
This sweet 1912 craftsman-conversion brunch spot absolutely deserves its 4.6-essentially-5 star rating. The food was excellent, the ambience homey, cool, and relaxed, and the staff professional and kind. I would absolutely stop again. Plenty of free parking. Arrived at 11am on Saturday with a party of 2 wait less than 10 minutes.
This sweet 1912 craftsman-conversion brunch spot absolutely deserves its 4.6-essentially-5 star rating. The food was excellent, the ambience homey, cool, and relaxed, and the staff professional and kind. I would absolutely stop again. Plenty of free parking. Arrived at 11am on Saturday with a party of 2 wait less than 10 minutes.
I would say that this is on the list of the more famous diners along former Route 66. Located east of Los Angeles in Upland, this little country diner is in a house that was refurbished to be a restaurant. It really has a great look to it when you arrive and even though there was a line of people we were able to be seated right away for a party of two at a 10:30 AM Saturday brunch. Inside is quite large and there are many different rooms where you can be seated. They don’t have booth seating, it is tables only. Our server was polite however it took quite some time for her to come over to get our drink orders after we sat down. There is not an attached parking lot, but street parking is really easy to find and the business parking lot across the street is available on weekends so parking is very easy. I started off the meal with a Cinnamon Roll and would highly recommend ordering it. It was honestly really good and better than the version that I had at another place close by a week prior. It was really gooey and had a lot of icing on the top and had just great flavors. For my breakfast, I chose the Billye’s Texas Benedict and thought it was nice however, I thought the ham really lacked any flavor and wish it would’ve been more salted or I would prefer to switch the protein. The hollandaise was also a little bit different than I am used to, almost had a bit of a bitter taste to it, and the green onions I felt took a little bit away from the total flavor so overall, I did not dislike it, but it was not one of my favorite versions of a Benedict. Overall, I would recommend if you are in the area and are searching for a quick and casual diner for breakfast or lunch.