Roger's Diner pitches itself as "Family-Style American Dining" and the description couldn't be more appropriate.
Roger’s Diner owner John Ponce, 40, said the restaurant is named for his 17-year-old son, who attends and works in the restaurant.
“It’s a family business,” Ponce said.
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The Ponce family owns another restaurant, V's Diner, at 5 Broadway Circle in King City.
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“They have the same menu,” Ponce said.
Roger’s Diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from 6am-10pm with to-go orders also available. Breakfast is available all day. The restaurant also features a large salad bar and the menu also has options that cater to children and seniors.
The most popular item on the menu is country fried steaks served with gravy, vegetables and mashed potatoes.
“We have handmade cornbread,” Assistant Manager Martha Mendez, 50, added. It comes with with every dinner.
Children tend to prefer the “Gold Fingers,” which are fried chicken strips. Corn dogs and pizza is also on the menu.
Roger’s Diner is located at 11 Green Valley Rd. near Freedom Boulevard and can be reached at 722-2322.
