Our Family Café Story in Lodi
Our Story
Since 1944
A Family Tradition in Lodi
Hollywood Family Café & Catering has been part of the Lodi community since 1944. For generations, people have gathered here for breakfast, conversation, familiar food, and time around the table. We're proud to continue that tradition as a family-owned café in Lodi where friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere are at the heart of what we do.
For the past 17 years, Darlene has owned and operated Hollywood Family Café, carrying forward the character of a neighborhood restaurant while continuing to grow our food, gluten-free, catering, and special-event offerings.
Our story isn't only about how long we've been here. It's about the people who walk through our doors, the meals we serve, and the community we've been fortunate to call home.
Since 1944
Serving Lodi Since 1944
A lot can change over the decades, but some things are worth holding onto. Since 1944, Hollywood Family Café has been a place where people can sit down for a satisfying meal and enjoy genuine, friendly service.
We appreciate being part of everyday moments—from families sharing breakfast to friends catching up over coffee. We also get to be part of bigger occasions through our catering and special-events business.
That connection to our customers shapes the way we operate today. We don't want dining with us to feel impersonal or overly commercial. We want our café to feel comfortable and familiar, whether you've been visiting for years or you're walking through our doors for the first time.
Classic Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch Favorites
Food has always been at the center of our café. We serve breakfast, brunch, and lunch in Lodi, with a menu built around classic dishes people know and enjoy.
Our breakfast favorites include biscuits and gravy, country fried steak and eggs, steak and eggs, pancakes, omelets, and other satisfying ways to start the day. Guests can also stop in for brunch, enjoy a cup of coffee, or explore lunch choices including salads, sandwiches, burgers, and other café favorites.
We're also proud of the following we've developed for our gluten-free menu options. We understand how important it can be to find a restaurant where people with different dining preferences have choices. Providing variety allows more families and groups to share a meal together.
You can explore our current selections on our Menu page or use Order Online through Toast when you'd rather enjoy your Hollywood Family Café favorites on the go.
Dietary Options Available
We're also known for our strong selection of gluten-free menu options. If you're looking for gluten-free choices in Lodi, browse the menu below and speak with our team if you have questions about a particular item or dietary need.
A Café Built Around People
Good food matters, but the experience surrounding it matters too.
We believe friendly customer service can turn an everyday breakfast or lunch into something people look forward to. That's why our team works to create an environment where guests feel welcome from the moment they arrive.
Being family-owned also means we value the relationships that grow around our café. Familiar faces, new customers, local families, and visitors discovering Lodi all become part of the daily rhythm of Hollywood Family Café.
We're grateful when someone chooses our restaurant for breakfast with family, brunch with friends, a quick lunch, or simply coffee in Lodi. Every visit gives us another opportunity to continue a tradition that began more than eight decades ago.
Proud to Call Lodi Home
For us, being a local café means more than having an address in Lodi. It means being part of a community where relationships matter.
We're proud of Hollywood Family Café's history, and we're equally focused on continuing to serve today's customers with warmth, personality, and care. Our roots may go back to 1944, but every new guest becomes another part of our ongoing story.
Whether you're searching for a welcoming café in Lodi, a place for breakfast or brunch, gluten-free choices, or a local catering team for an upcoming gathering, we invite you to get to know us.
Come Be Part of Our Story
The best way to experience Hollywood Family Café is to join us at the table.
Visit us at 315 Cherokee Lane, Lodi, California 95240, United States. We're open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM and Friday through Sunday from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Stop by for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or coffee, explore our Menu, or use Order Online through Toast for added convenience.
If you're planning a wedding, party, corporate gathering, family reunion, school event, or another special occasion, explore our Catering page or contact us. We look forward to continuing the Hollywood Family Café story with the Lodi community for years to come.