From one of our customers:

“In route to shopping yesterday, I made a point of stopping by the Kactus for a burrito and a root beer. I sat at the corner table near the water pitcher and lemon slices for more than an hour; eating my food, reading my magazine clippings and watching the people come and go. I made an interesting discovery. Basking in the ambiance of the Kool Kactus during the pre dinner rush is more relaxing than a day on the beach in Cancun.

Salesmen and reps, their sunglasses suspended on nylon cords and neoprene Croakies came in to order combination plates. The fire department sent a mammoth red hook and ladder truck with a captain, a fire fighter and an EMT to pick up one box of take out. The long haired delivery truck driver asked for a refill on his soda; ‘Just a sip’ he said, simultaneously pushing some coins across the counter. The girl with the tattoo on her arm wasn’t sure she was ordering the right kind of chili and the couple from Kansas wanted fried ice cream.

Obviously different in their approach and needs, every customer that stepped up to the counter received the full Kool Kactus treatment – a friendly smile, pleasant chit chat, a great menu selection and sincere courtesy. Simple delights often thought not to exist in Southern California. All wonderfully delicious on several levels.

Carole, you’ve created something very special. The Kool Kactus is what ‘grabbing some lunch’ or ‘stopping by for a bite’ should be; simple, warm, healthy and delicious. Thank you.”