Opening hours
Closed · opens 6:00 AM
| Monday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Ceres: 2:40 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (209) 581-0150 to confirm.
About Hot Rod Diner
Hot Rod Diner is a diner located at 1515 Herndon Rd in Ceres, California. Our Ceres guide covers 34 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. It sits in the moderate price range ($15–30 per person).
Hot Rod Diner is open daily, 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
The menu we have on file lists 205 items across 18 sections, including Add On, Seafood Favorites, Dinner Entrees, Soup & Appetizers, and Top It Off. Listed prices range from $0.99 to $28.79, with a typical item around $12.49. Menu highlights include Single Shrimp, Shrimp Scampi, and California Grilled Chicken.
Available service options are outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (209) 581-0150 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Diner · American
- Address
- 1515 Herndon Rd, Ceres, CA 95307
- Phone
- (209) 581-0150
- Price range
- $$ per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Menu
- 205 items · $0.99–$28.79
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 7 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for diners and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Hot Rod Diner’s weekday schedule with 20 other diners in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 6:00 AM, earlier than 80% of them (the typical opening time is 7:00 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 90% of them (typical closing time: 3:00 PM).
In total it is open about 112 hours a week, 56 hours more than the local median of 56. 100% of diners in California open on Sundays, and Hot Rod Diner is one of them.
Compared with 20 other diners in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for diners in California
Based on 9 menus with 803 priced items from diners in California, the median menu item costs $11.29, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $15.25.
At Hot Rod Diner the median listed price is $12.49, close to the typical $11.29 for diners in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Patty Melt | 67% | $15.51 |
| Tuna Melt | 56% | $12.99 |
| Breakfast Burrito | 56% | $16.99 |
| Hot Tea | 56% | $4.29 |
| Hot Chocolate | 56% | $4.12 |
| Onion Rings | 44% | $8.50 |
| Chef Salad | 44% | $13.99 |
| Crispy Chicken Salad | 44% | $16.99 |
Calculated from 9 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Hot Rod Diner there are 14 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 19 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (5), Burgers & Fast Food (4), Cafes & Coffee (3), and Chicken & Wings (3).
7 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsRaising Cane's0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaco Bell0.2 mi
- ChineseBamboo Garden Restaurant0.4 mi
What to expect at a diner
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Hot Rod Diner's opening hours?
Open daily, 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is Hot Rod Diner open on Sunday?
Yes, Hot Rod Diner is open on Sundays: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Hot Rod Diner located?
Hot Rod Diner is located at 1515 Herndon Rd, Ceres, CA 95307.
What is the phone number of Hot Rod Diner?
You can call Hot Rod Diner at (209) 581-0150.
Does Hot Rod Diner offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Hot Rod Diner offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Hot Rod Diner?
The typical price range at Hot Rod Diner is $$ per person. Menu prices range from $0.99 to $28.79.
Does Hot Rod Diner take reservations?
Yes, Hot Rod Diner accepts reservations.
Is Hot Rod Diner wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Hot Rod Diner open late?
Yes – Hot Rod Diner is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Hot Rod Diner?
There are 19 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Hot Rod Diner. Nearby options include McDonald's (< 0.1 mi), Starbucks (0.1 mi), and Raising Cane's (0.1 mi).
How much do diners in California cost?
Based on 9 menus with 803 priced items from diners in California, the median menu item costs $11.29, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $15.25.
