(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Have you heard of The Junkyard Cafe? Perhaps, during a visit to Simi Valley, you’ve driven by and wondered what’s inside. Or maybe someone mentioned it and left you curious. Either way, this isn’t your typical restaurant—it’s something else entirely. From the moment you step through the doors, you’ll realize you’ve entered a world where nothing quite makes sense, but somehow, it’s exactly right.
Now opening at 7:00 AM, the Junkyard has introduced a breakfast menu that’s bound to turn your mornings upside down. You’ll find loaded burritos, buttery biscuits, and hearty skillets waiting for you, all served alongside massive mimosas, bold Bloody Marys, and “3-piece breakfast shots.” It’s the kind of place where breakfast feels like a celebration, even on a Tuesday.
Then there’s the place itself. You look up, and there’s a bicycle hanging from the ceiling. Next to it, a Bumblebee Transformer looms over your table. There’s a robot dog built from car parts, a paddleboard that somehow won the Catalina Classic, and mannequins that stare at you like they know something you don’t.
And let’s not forget the wall of naked Barbies. Every few days, a new one shows up, looking worse for wear, and is nailed to the wall without ceremony. Why? No one really knows, and no one’s asking.
Rumor has it, the wizard statue—complete with a long white beard and a duck in hand—just appeared one day. The bartender screamed when she found it. And if you’re wondering about the electric chair, “the hot seat,” regulars like Charlie insist it still works.
You’ll come for the food, but you’ll stay for the stories—or maybe just to see what you missed the first time. Every inch of The Junkyard Cafe feels like it has a story to tell, whether it’s Sascha the bear (the Hamm’s beer mascot), the prison payphone, or the Darth Vader mask that has somehow survived countless theft attempts.
It’s not just a place to eat—it’s a place to explore, to laugh, and to wonder. So go ahead, grab a seat. Who knows what you’ll discover next?
