Kim Palaferri/ Special to The Placer Herald
Being a regular has its benefits at Venita Rhea's restaurant in Rocklin. Regular customer Mike Holden of Lincoln has his own coffee cup that Venita Rhea's stores for him that was given to him by one of his favorite waitresses Michelle Regalado.

Kim Palaferri/ Special to The Placer Herald
Five-year-old Michael Breech enjoys a glass of apple juice as he waits for his breakfast to arrive at Venita Rhea's restaurant in Rocklin.

Kim Palaferri/ Special to The Placer Herald
Lincoln resident Mike Holden says he travels to Rocklin three times a week to eat at Venita Rhea?s restaurant where they serve him coffee in his own mug. ?I come from Lincoln to enjoy the great service and food at Venita Rhea?s restaurant,? Holden said. ?There?s really no other place.?

Kim Palaferri/ Special to The Placer Herald
Celebrating her 40th birthday, Gina Williams of Roseville said she was excited about the food and service she received to celebrate her day at Venita Rhea's.

Kim Palaferri/ Special to The Placer Herald
A group of 80 retired CHP officers gather monthly for a breakfast at Venita Rhea's restaurant in Rocklin.

Kim Palaferri/ Special to The Placer Herald
Venita Rhea's waitress Michelle Regalado serves up a birthday meal to a patron. "We get pretty personal with our customers," Regalado said.