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Visit Harry's Cafe in Stanton, CA

Harry's Cafe sits right on Katella Avenue at Dale Street, an 8-minute walk or a 3-minute drive up Dale from Rancho Alamitos High School, about ten minutes from Disneyland, and close to the i5 freeway, the 22 freeway, and the 405 freeway, with the 22 freeway about three miles away at Beach Boulevard. Locals know it as the diner on the corner with the drive-thru. Parking is free on site, with more free street parking either side of the building.

The Harry's Cafe storefront at 8461 Katella Ave with a line of customers outside, Stanton, CA

As Seen On

  • Health inspection pass, Harry's Cafe restaurant, Katella Ave, Stanton, CA
  • As seen on CBS Los Angeles
  • As seen on KCAL News

  • about 1,520 real Google reviews
  • Health inspection: Pass
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking and seating
  • Free Thanksgiving dinner, every year for about 30 years running

Proud Past Sponsors of Our Free Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

Also backed by Stanton Mayor David John Shawver, the Association of OC Deputy Sheriffs, and Orange County Professional Firefighters Local 3631. See the full list of sponsors.

  • ORCO Block and Hardscape, sponsor of Harry's Cafe's free Thanksgiving dinner
  • Adventure City, sponsor of Harry's Cafe's free Thanksgiving dinner
  • Food4Less, sponsor of Harry's Cafe's free Thanksgiving dinner
  • Super King Markets, sponsor of Harry's Cafe's free Thanksgiving dinner
  • McDonald's of Stanton, sponsor of Harry's Cafe's free Thanksgiving dinner
  • Arco of Stanton, sponsor of Harry's Cafe's free Thanksgiving dinner
  • Stanton Lions Club, sponsor of Harry's Cafe's free Thanksgiving dinner
  • Illumination Health + Home, sponsor of Harry's Cafe's free Thanksgiving dinner
  • SoCalGas, a Sempra Energy utility, sponsor of Harry's Cafe's free Thanksgiving dinner
  • Brandywine Homes, sponsor of Harry's Cafe's free Thanksgiving dinner
  • LKQ Pick Your Part, sponsor of Harry's Cafe's free Thanksgiving dinner

What our customers say

and about 1,025 of them are five stars, not a rating earned once and left alone. Regulars keep coming back for the all-day breakfast, the diner burgers, the drive-thru along the side of the building, and portions big enough to split, and every review below is real, unedited, and pulled straight from Google.

  • Songphi Tran

    Google · 3 months ago
    Good food, good people, good prices, good vibes. This place has been around for a long time and has been a go to diner for me since my childhood. Honestly a local gem of a diner. Gotta try this place if you're in the area.
  • Yanet

    Google · 2 months ago
    The best service and food better than any fast food out there.
  • Jeanne and Karl Taylor

    Google · 2 months ago
    Great food, super service and damn good prices for the food you get. Who care about atmosphere when you have all the aforementioned. Get to a Harry's and make your tummy, mind and soul happy today.

4.4 stars on Google, from about 1,520 reviews

4.4

The same rating you’d get walking in tonight.

8461 Katella Ave, Stanton, CA 90680

Harry's Cafe

Open now

Based on about 1,520 reviews

Sunday
5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Monday
5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday
5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday
5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday
5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday
5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Google
4.4

Based on about 1,520 reviews

See about 1,520 reviews on Google
Harry's Cafe
8461 Katella Ave
Stanton, CA 90680
Sunday
5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Monday
5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday
5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday
5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday
5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday
5:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions, Stanton, CA

What time do you open?

The Harry's Cafe location at 8461 Katella Ave., Stanton, is open 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM, seven days a week, including holidays.

Do I need to book ahead?

No. Most people walk into the Harry's Cafe location at 8461 Katella Ave., Stanton, or order online ahead, and there is usually a table even when the room is full. Call (714) 828-6967 first if you would rather check how busy it is.

Is there parking?

Yes. The Harry's Cafe location at 8461 Katella Ave., Stanton, has a free parking lot right at the restaurant, plus free street parking on both sides of the building. Between the two, there is almost always a spot close by.

Do you have a drive-thru?

Yes. The Harry's Cafe location at 8461 Katella Ave., Stanton, runs a drive-thru along the side of the building, open the same hours as dine-in, 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM. Every item on the menu is available through it at any hour, breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, the same all-day menu as the dining room, not a shortened drive-thru version.

How do I get to Harry's Cafe from the i5 freeway, the 22 freeway, or the 405 freeway?

From the 22 freeway, exit at Beach Boulevard and head north, then turn right onto Katella Avenue; Harry's Cafe sits on the corner at Dale Street, about three miles from the exit. From the 405 freeway, exit at Beach Boulevard in Westminster and drive north about six miles to the same right turn onto Katella. From the i5 freeway in Buena Park, exit at Beach Boulevard and drive south about five miles, then turn left onto Katella. From the i5 freeway in Anaheim, take Katella Avenue straight west about five miles.

Can I see the menu before I come in?

Yes. The Harry's Cafe location at 8461 Katella Ave., Stanton, posts its full menu online, every section, at the same prices as the dining room. Start on the Menu page.

Can I order breakfast later in the day?

Yes. The Harry's Cafe location at 8461 Katella Ave., Stanton, enforces no breakfast cutoff. Eggs, omelettes, breakfast burritos, pancakes and French toast are all still on the menu well into the afternoon, at dinnertime, or ten minutes before close at 11:00 PM.

More questions about parking or hours? See the FAQ page. Ready to order? See the full menu. Have a press or business question instead? Use Contact.

Harry's Cafe restaurant logo, Katella Ave, Stanton, CA

American, Mexican and Greek, in one room on Katella

8461 Katella Ave, Stanton, CA 90680
(714) 828-6967
contact@harryscafekatella.com
Open now
Sunday
5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Monday
5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday
5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday
5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday
5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday
5:30 AM – 11:00 PM

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