“Cowboy Candy” Might Be the Most Addictive Thing You Can Order in Simi Valley Right Now
Daniel Jordan 
Something Different for Breakfast: Cork & Batter Offers A Whole New Kind of Morning
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Simi Valley knows breakfast. Every corner of town has its favorite diner — the same pancakes, the same bacon, the same comfort we all rely on. But every now and then, a place comes along that shakes things up without losing that local warmth.
That place is Cork & Batter Roadhouse.
Simi Town Center is where you’ll find it — big wood tables, friendly faces, coffee mugs that never stay empty. But the air smells like pecan wood and slow-smoked brisket, not the usual griddle grease you might be used to. It’s breakfast with a pulse.
Where Brunch Breaks the Rules
At Cork & Batter, a special morning menu takes the classics and turns them up. We’re talking eggs, bacon, sausage, tater tots — all the the good stuff but with one extra special treat that you can’t find anywhere else.
Tender smoked BBQ!
The Roadhouse Breakfast Sandwich stacks fried eggs, caramelized onions, and cheddar on brioche — a handful of comfort that demands two napkins.
Then there’s the Outlaw Breakfast Platter — three smoked meats before noon. Brisket, pulled pork, or ribs next to BBQ beans and pickled sides. It’s part diner, part smokehouse, all delicious.
But, for anyone that has tried it, “Cowboy Candy” changes the game.
Our server Rick made one recommendation before we even ordered.
“You’ve got to try the bacon,” he said, grinning. “We call it cowboy candy.”
And he wasn’t kidding. Thick-cut and slow-cooked, the bacon lands with a caramelized glaze that’s equal parts smoke, salt, and sweet. Each bite crunches and melts, rich enough to make you laugh at how good bacon can be. It’s the kind of side that steals the whole table’s attention.
Comfort, Reimagined
Cork & Batter feels new without trying too hard. It’s loud enough to feel alive, easy enough to relax in. The mimosas flow, the coffee stays hot, and the kitchen never stops moving.
This isn’t your standard Simi Valley breakfast — and that’s the point. It’s familiar food with fresh energy, the kind that gives weekends momentum.
Because sometimes progress looks like a new business opening. And sometimes, it’s as simple as a plate of cowboy candy that reminds you Simi Valley is still full of surprises — even at brunch.
