I rarely ever write reviews, however this restuarant was so spectacular that I made an exception. This morning, on New Years day, I was looking for a good soul food place around the Pomona area that would knock my socks off and start off my New Years right. Not only were my socks knocked off, but so were my shoes. My family and I were immediately greeted with good hospitality and a comfortable environment. There are beautiful jazz paintings all around the restuarant. Our server was very nice and made sure to always accommodate us. We had the seafood gumbo, big ben’s bacon omellete with waffles and potatoes, slim da monsta, and joe joes combo with mac and cheese and black eyed peas. All The food took about 20 minutes to come and were all very fresh and hot and the portions were plentiful. First off, the seafood gumbo was immensely flavorful and tasted so fresh . The King crab and lobster added an amazing flavor bomb. 10/10 recommend. Next, big bens bacon omellete was a great classic, however the star of the show was really the side potatoes. The potatoes were perfectly seasoned, perfectly textured, and just exquisite. If you were to get one side for breakfast, I would recommend the potatoes.The waffles were also perfectly sweet, fluffy, and delicious and the syrup was hot and delectable. Slim da monsta wings were crispy and seasoned. Joe Joes combo was a dish that truly blew me away. It was the most tender and flavorful gravy oxtail over rice and exceeded my expectations. The black eyed peas on the side were good, but I’d say was a bit more on the salty side. The baked mac and cheese was amazing, classic, flavorful and had a nice texture. Overall I highly recommend coming to this place, for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I will definitely be coming back. Thank you chef!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Gumbo
Where should I start…?
I’m gonna first say that I wish I would’ve know that Day day’s was around 15 years ago but man, I’m I glad I found it. I grew up eating homemade soul food as my younger sister is creole and that’s some major comfort food for me. I grew up in P-town as we call it and to know there’s a top quality, top notch soul food spot locally, is amazing! The atmosphere is super chill and was like walking into Day Day’s house and greeted with great family hospitality. The area is pretty sketchy so keep your head on a swivel but when you’re inside you’ll forget about it. The service was great. They were on top of making sure we were stocked up and refills kept coming, napkins were replenished and so forth. A+ service!
Let’s get to the food now…I’ve had some amazing soul food and I’m gonna say that this tops pretty much most of what I’ve had. It’s right up there with my Big mom(creole grandmother).
This tops any of the soul food spots I’ve had in the La area and beyond. You can taste the perfect balance of seasoning and flavor. Day Day puts love and passion in his food to say the least. The waffles 🧇 and fried chicken 🍗 🤦🏻♂️
Literally blew me away!! Don’t believe me, go taste for yourself! I’m not over exaggerating at all. I can go down the list of things we had and everything was incredible, not to mention the grape Kool-aid was nostalgic and brought me back to when I was a kid. I want this local mom and pop business to succeed because the food is impeccable. If you search soul food, make the effort to come to Pomona and try for yourself. I’m definitely gonna be back. Happy eating fam!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Waffle
I ordered two plates. On one plate I got catfish eggs grits and sourdough bread. Everything on the plate was good except the grits they were hard and I can tell they were not creamy when they were put into the box. The grits were a 2 out of 10. I also got the smothered pork chops on top of rice with gravy which was extremely good. I also had two sides.... Greens and black eyed peas. Very good as well. I paid $8.50 for a hot link that was cut in half that I will not talk about. I will be posting pictures of everything except that hotlink.
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Recommended dishes
Catfish
The food wasn’t as flavorful as I expected. The grits were less than mid and the red snapper was over cooked and it was tough to eat.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
I have been here many times. My family has met me here a few times. My family took a break here when a family member was in a hospital near by. Clearly, the food is great. I did not expect what I got on February 8. My wife’s meal was special. Her turkey chops, greens, yams, and rice and gravy were special. My meal was disappointing. I ordered the shrimp and grits. The menu stated it was a large bowl of grits. It was not. I ordered another meal almost immediately. The shrimp was tasty but the grits were cold and bland. My wife does not want to come back but I will come back. Very disappointed with my shrimp and grits.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Upon arrival we were greeted warmly by the staff. This place is a true delight with Southern hospitality at its best! The food is excellent, the chicken wings were tender and all of the food was not salty. It was savory and the perfect flavor and temperature. If you’re a sweet tea lover, try the Southern style sweet tea! We will be back to visit when we are in the area again!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Waffle
As always good food, but lacking things on the menu. Understable since the rise in costs.
They should reevaluate the menu and make it condensed. I ordered the rib, link and beef brisket to go for my husband and only got the ribs.
The staff is amazing the food is home cooked. I recommend the tesha
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–30
Day Day’s is bomb! Had the Slim Da Mobsta. Chicken was crispy and flavorful on the outside and juicy and flavorful on the inside. It was perfect. Waffle was slightly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Also perfect. Couldn’t ask for anything more. Service was awesome! Must try food right here. I doubt you could go wrong with anything on the menu.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken and Waffles
Worst of the worst service. Talk to employee at the register like he was a dog. Had the kid in tears. This is not the first time I heard DayDay treating employees bad. Makes it very uncomfortable to dine in, he should be ashamed of himself.
Service
Dine in
Food: 2
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
Sunday special for today $28 all you can eat catfish &chicken, potatoes, grits, eggs AND a waffle! AMAZING flavor! Everything made from scratch and cooked fresh. Just pure deliciousness! Counted 6 variety of different hot sauces. Excellent wait staff. Owner came over to our table to greet us with a smile.
If you have a service animal and are just picking up an order, please notify the business for curbside service accommodation. Be considerate not to have your animal sniff around the patrons tables. That's not cute or sanitary. Were you really that scared to come into a soulfood restaurant alone? It's a restaurant FOR HUMAN ENJOYMENT, not your dogs. We don't bite dogs, but your dog might bite us,
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
