Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, May 6, 2023

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Mountain View News Saturday, May 6, 2023 

Peter Dills Knows 


CINDY’S

When you say “diner”, one thinks of those train-like Airstream 
coach dive restaurants from 60’s New Jersey fame, so when I was 
told to check out the food at Cindy’s in Eagle Rock… well, you can 
understand my reluctance. My readers are a creative and demanding 
lot, and the thought of disappointing you lurked in the back 
of my mind. I have driven past Cindy’s at least a hundred times 
to reach one of my favorite restaurants, Colombo’s, just down 
the street, without even a glance at this place, but today that all 
changed. 

My first impression was a good one. It wasn’t a dive. And everyone 
was working in rhythm as they tended to the packed house. 
I could see immediately that this was a homestyle environment 
made for the eclectic new Eagle Rock residents. My party of two 
decided to sit at the counter, being this truly is a diner. Within 
seconds, we were greeted and served water with a huge side of good 
attitude. Then, there was the menu. And all the choices! I focused 
on something new and different called Crab Hash, and my partner in food crime chose the Eggs 
Benedict topped with Pesto. Pesto for breakfast? You bet! 

You’d maybe think that a packed house at 10:30am on a Sunday would bring so-so food, but 
no – our food came out hot, and in a very acceptable time frame. The Crab Hash was terrific. 
There was nothing stingy about the amount of crab or potatoes in the hash, and I was pleasantly 
surprised with the quantity and quality! My dining partner elected to go green and have the Eggs 
Benedict, with the homestyle potatoes a little crispy. The plating was pleasant and the portion 
quite large. He went crazy for the homemade pesto that put this dish on his “have again” list, 
and said that the amount was perfect for making you want more. I also ordered the homemade 
chocolate cake and coconut lime pie to go (review on that to follow!).

On a side note: I noticed French fries on the menu, and since the owner, Paul, went to great 
lengths to ensure everything is made from scratch, I ordered some, and gave them two thumbs 
up. I will be back!! For the complete menu, go to their website, and by all means tell them Peter 
Dills sent you!


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