Simi Valley’s comfort scene leans classic Californian—big breakfasts, burgers, barbecue, and old-school Italian that tastes like Sunday dinner. These five spots hit the cozy sweet spot.
The Junkyard Café
Eccentric décor meets a massive menu of diner comforts at The Junkyard, a longtime local favorite.
Portions are generous, from chicken-fried steak with eggs to stuffed French toast and smothered breakfast burritos.
Lunch brings patty melts, tuna melts, and a roster of burgers; dinner classics include meatloaf with mashed potatoes and a rich turkey dinner.
It’s the kind of place where everyone finds a favorite.
Choosy Chick
A cheerful breakfast-and-lunch café, Choosy Chick specializes in the kind of morning comfort you can plan your week around.
Biscuits and gravy, scrambles, omelets loaded with veggies or bacon, and fluffy pancakes all deliver.
At lunch, grilled cheeses, BLTs, and hearty soups hit that cozy note. The vibe is friendly and bright, perfect for lingering.
Sutter’s Mill
Old-school steakhouse energy meets comfort classics at Sutter’s Mill.
Start with a cup of French onion soup blanketed in cheese, then move to prime rib or country-fried steak with creamy gravy.
Sides like baked potatoes, buttered veggies, and house salads are refreshingly straightforward.
It’s timeless, relaxed, and a favorite for celebratory comfort.
Ali Baba’s Kitchen
Mediterranean comfort shines at Ali Baba’s with platters that feel both wholesome and indulgent.
Tender chicken shawarma, beef koobideh, and lamb plates arrive with fluffy rice, warm pita, and garlicky toum.
The lentil soup is simple and soothing, while the hummus and baba ghanoush are silky and craveable. It’s a different lens on comfort, and a delicious one.
Red’s BBQ & Grillery
When only smoke will do, Red’s delivers. Brisket, pulled pork, and ribs arrive tender with a sticky, satisfying glaze, supported by classic sides like mac and cheese, baked beans, and cornbread.
The tri-tip sandwich is a local pick, and the barbecue chicken is juicy with charred edges. Casual, hearty, and consistent—barbecue comfort at its best.
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