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    1909

    4.2 (4.9k reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Frozen watermelon mimosa
    Lola G.

    1909 is a beautiful restaurant, for sure! It is what drew us to come and visit. We started our brunch with some cocktails. I ordered the frozen watermelon mimosa. I was not expecting much of this drink but WOW was it beautifully crafted and absolutely delicious. Even though it was a mimosa, it tasted more like mexican watermelon candy. The drink was my favorite part of our visit. For food, I ordered the fried chicken eggs benedict. It was just OK. The hollandaise sauce could have used a bit more flavor, and same for the chicken. But the absolute worst part of the meal was the country potatoes (they were bland beyond repair). My husband ordered the french toast and that tasted WAY better than my meal (definitely had ordering regrets). Overall, great atmosphere and drinks. A bit pricey, however, and not all menu items are great.

    Birthday Girl got a ice cream soda
    Maria M.

    Brandon did an amazing job. He was attentive and made our time enjoyable. The food was great! Our favorite was the Cubano sandwich.

    Mussels!
    Canary H.

    During our visit around Downtown Temecula, we stopped by 1909 on a whim! They seated us very, very quickly on a late Tuesday night. We were given the menus and we immediately knew what we wanted to order. We had a round of drinks and I immediately ordered their mussels. Their mussels were very, very addicting! It was delicious and the sauce they used for it was fantastic. I can put this place on my list of mussel cravings. Throughout our time there, our server checked on us numerous times. I believe I need to come back to fully experience their menu, but for the little time I was there, I enjoyed it. Thank you for having us!

    Hot chocolate
    Kelsey J.

    1909 in Old Town Temecula is lively but still relaxed, making it a great place to catch up with friends, family, or enjoy a weekend date. I ordered the chilaquiles, and they were absolutely loaded. The portions were huge, and I loved the combination of tender shredded pork, crispy chips that still held their texture, fresh avocado, queso fresco, and perfectly cooked eggs on top. Every bite was packed with flavor. My mom ordered the eggs Benedict, which came with crispy breakfast potatoes. Everything looked fresh, and the potatoes were perfectly golden and seasoned. We also had hot chocolate with our meal, and it paired perfectly with brunch since it was chilly outside. The service was friendly, our food came out fairly quick for being busy but it usually takes awhile here. We've been here a few times. Not our go-to spot or our favorite but if you're looking for a delicious brunch spot in Old Town Temecula with generous portions and a fun atmosphere, 1909 is definitely worth a visit.

    Chanel K.

    It's located in the middle of Old Town and it's always poppin! Luckily the time's I've been, the wait hasn't been too long. There plenty of indoor, outdoor, and bar seating. The servers are always sweet and quick. They have a variety on their menu. Their 1909 burger was so delicious. I'm usually not a burger girl but it was stacked with fresh ingredients. I got the seasoned fries which were good. Their birria hash was packed with flavor. I enjoy their hazy beers and I had to try their mimosa slush which was a bit strong in my opinion. The alcohol really punched me in the face. 1909 is a great spot that I enjoy going to whenever I'm in the area.

    Pesto Tagliatelle
    Edith S.

    I love coming here for dinner. It's one of my favorite places in Old Town Temecula. The fish tacos tasted a little off during my June 2026 visit, so I was a little disappointed. The pistachio tiramisu was a miss. I think I'll stick with dessert elsewhere. Other than that, the food and service are great!

    Menu
    Cheryl C.

    Crab and shrimp empanada were delicious. The fried deviled eggs were tasty and different. We each ordered an appetizer with water before heading down the street to happy hour. The mango habanero shrimp ceviche was so delicious. Right amount of mango sauce and habanero that nothing is over powering the taste of the other. Very tasty. In this 93 degree heat the mist system was on and we were very comfortable. With the appetizers you only received three deviled eggs the empanadas was a total of three but this ceviche was a pretty good portion.

    These sticky ribs were so good!
    Hillary H.

    I absolutely LOVE this spot! I go here every time I am anywhere near Temecula and will continue to go back! There is street parking, or you can park in a large lot behind the restaurant. The ambiance is hip and open, with very clean bathrooms. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating with a very large covered patio out front. It's located in old town Temecula and is such a hidden gem! I ordered many delicious drinks, but loved allll of the frozen cocktails (as it was incredibly hot!) Service was great, and always is. The server gave us some great food and drink recs and we started with a charcuterie board that was a 10/10 and made our way through the rest of the menu, as we wanted to try a lot of different things.

    Bread bowl clam chowder
    Mona D.

    Very busy place, wait time was 40 min. The hostess and servers were very friendly. Super cute ambience! They have outdoor and indoor seating. We sat outside and the heaters worked amazing, since it was a chilly evening. The food was a solid 3. The raw oysters are much better than the grilled ones. I had their clam chowder which was... ok. The rib eye was a solid 3. Too much flavor fusion going on. The chicken Sammie and the birria tacos I highly recommend. I loved the location. There's a lot of different places to try on this little strip in Temecula.

    Us!
    Brettany G.

    Came here two days after our wedding in Temecula it was delicious. We ended up sitting outside and it felt so refreshing. They had misters and fans and it was about 98° outside. The food was so good. They knew that we just got married and gifted us a root beer float! our server was amazing very quick very nice. The place is clean. It's just a total vibe!

    NY Steak
    Jarvis J.

    During our visit to Temecula, we wanted to try a new place to eat. So we stopped at 1909 to eat lunch. We ordered steak, potatoes, shrimp/chorizo, burger, and Cuban sandwich along with drinks. All were really good. Bloody Mary came with friend chicken wing and bacon along with olives, tasted good. Burger was really good as it reminded us of another place. The shrimp and chorizo was very good. The steak was juicy and the sauce really good. The cubano sandwich was just ok. Lemonade was good but not spectacular. We will definitely come back, but try a few things different and a couple of the items we had today.

    Yin K.

    Came by on a Monday for lunch! Interior design/decor is modern yet not lost. Cool restaurant bar to chill or hang out! Got their 1909 burger but don't sleep on their smash burger because they look just as great if not better! Patty has that nice char, meaty taste to follow after! That's how it should be done! Customer service was spot on too! Not too much but attentive enough or easy to flag down for anything you need. The restaurant has everything well oiled, their food runners know what to serve where/who.

    Lisa K ..

    Gorgeous weather, a tad breezy... but the patio tables had their heaters on! Yay!! At first we couldn't decide whether we wanted to sit inside which was open air or patio and slightly covered. The hostess at the stand looked a tad annoyed....I guess it was a little extra work for them. Eh. The night we came, the restaurant was playing some good jams..our waiter had excellent table service! He sold us on the appetizers. I read some reviews on options and chose the pesto pasta dish... I give it 6/10. If you don't like anything spicy, watch out for this dish. There's red pepper flakes in it. I didn't read it was slightly spicy, otherwise would have done without it. The chicken was the best thing from that dish. My husband enjoyed his bread-less burger! Ginger ale taste good with anything! We even got the special water from the springs.. Bathrooms are super tight! Why do they make bathroom doors to open inward?'!! I guess since it's a right squeeze don't want it to hit someone coming out. Btw this is a favorite spot for the locals! It got super busy after 6pm!

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    Ask the Community - 1909

    Does the restaurant accept reservations?

    Only for parties of 8 or more

    What is the meaning of 1909?

    1909 Temecula, founded in September 2014, is a tribute to the Machado building, the location where the restaurant and bar now lives. The name, 1909, comes from the year the building was re-built after burning down in 1908.… 

    When do you start decorating for Christmas?

    Our Christmas decor will be up Tuesday, 12/3/24 - Sunday, 1/5/25. We hope you can join us!

    Do they provide gluten-free options?

    Hi Julie! We do offer gluten free options and/or you can modify dishes to be gluten free.… 

    Do they take reservations?

    Hi Anne! Yes, we do take reservations for parties of 8 or more. Please visit… 

    What time does the kitchen close on Sundays?

    5pm

    Can you guys seat a group of 20?

    Hello! Yes we can! If you submit a reservation request on our website at… 

    Do you guys sell an espresso martini?

    We can make them, but they aren't on our menu.

    Do you guys have bottomless mimosas on weekdays?

    We do :). We offer them 7 days a week from open until 3 pm.

    Is there anything Gluten Free?

    Do you take reservations?

    We do take reservations for parties of 8 or more with 24 hour advanced notice. We also take walk-ups at any time.… 

    Will you be showing Sunday Night Football?

    When is last call for food on Saturdays?

    We close at 2 am and last call for food and drinks is 1:30 am.

    Is there dancing in the weekends?

    No. It's not a club scene at this place. It's more of a bar and social set up but still a fun and energetic place to enjoy with friends after hours. The bartenders make excellent cocktails!

    Do u have a happy hour?

    No happy hour just good prices.

    Are you open on Christmas Eve?

    Yes, we are open from 9 am until 10 pm on Christmas Eve :)

    I would like to come here this Saturday evening with a total of 4 to 5 people should I get a reservation or can we walk in and be ok?

    They don't take reservations for less than 8 people. On a Saturday evening the wait for 4/5 is usually 35-50 minutes! I'd recommend putting your name on the list and then going to coin op and play some games while you wait! Or you can go to a bar… 

    Do you need reservations?

    Reservations are not required and we take walk-ups at any time. You are welcome to make reservations… 

    Do you guys have the football games on Sunday's?

    Yes, we do play some football games on Sundays, but not all.

    Do they take reservations?

    Unfortunately no, except for large groups. Can't remember the exact # they told me. Try to go a bit earlier for dinner it will help with the wait time.

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    Toast

    4.3
    (2.9k reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    The food was delicious! The service was not what I expected, we were sat outside even though when I…read morereserved our table weeks in advanced I requested the table to be inside due to there being children and a pregnant women in the party, where we were seated half of our group (with the kids) were under the sun, we had to fan ourselves take the littles to the restroom cool them off. Our waitress did not inform us she was going on her break, until another waitress introduced herself to us. There were a few of us who needed waters and no waitresses in sight. Finally they can with the food and we were able to ask for water. I did ask if they had fans, but only heaters. They do have water misters but they did not reach the corner where we were seated, the winds were mild so it was completely Heat. We were all troopers, we are not a family that complains but this was our experience. The ambiance was nice just not that comfortable. The food was delicious, our server tried. I hope this helps for anyone wanting to visit or try it out.

    The Food: 1000/10 The Employees: 100/10…read more The food is absolutely delicious and I'm coming back again soon like this is so freaking good like I can't imagine how delicious that steak is! The employees are like very nice and polite because I've been waiting in line for like almost like 30 minutes but you know what for all the chef out there, This steak is really amazing, make me another one next time! This place is so fire and amazing! Come and try this place

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    Crab Cake Benedict with Rosemary Potatoes
    Crab Cake Benedict with Rosemary Potatoes
    Shrimp Ceviche with House Made Tortilla Chips
    Shrimp Ceviche with House Made Tortilla Chips
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    Mo's Egg House

    Mo's Egg House

    4.3
    (2.8k reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    What a great cute diner! We went to Mo's for breakfast, saw online they had early riser breakfast…read more We jumped at it. Get there by 9:00 am and you will save some bucks. I had 2 eggs, sausage fruit and toast w coffee for $14. Friends got the same deal but one had French toast the other waffles. Everything right about this place. Seated right away, server came right away, then returned with our coffee and complimentary warm coffee cake. WHAT??? Took our order 10 min later out come our dishes! My faith has been restored in good home cooking, with reasonable prices and tremendous service. We left less than an hour later from a full restaurant, of course it's full, they are doing everything right. Note to mgmt: keep it up you stand out among all the others. Will be back for sure.

    Our new fave brunch spot in Temecula! Tried the Chicken and Waffles today and the chicken was so…read moregood! Generous amount of chicken (6 pieces). The batter was light, crispy and a little sweet. Honestly surprised how much I liked it. The waffle was huge too and delish! Had to take most of it home. Could feed 2 people easily. My husband ordered his go-to Country Fried Steak with gravy, steak fries, 2 eggs and toast. (Sorry, no pic. He ate most of it by the time we remembered to take pics lol) We were seated right away despite the crowds. The server was excellent, wish we knew her name. She was very kind, friendly and attentive. Bonus!! They give you a free slice of coffee cake once you're seated. Thank you Mo's! Other entrees I recommend: Loco Moco Lox Plate

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    The Brunch House

    The Brunch House

    4.3
    (499 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    Absolute great find. Stopped by after grabbing some coffee nearby…read more Service was great, from the second we stepped in, all the way up till we left. Staff is very attentive and friendly and ensured we had what we needed. We ordered the Huevos Rancheros and the Smoked Brisket Eggs Benedict. Both came out looking fantastic and tasted even better. Location is pretty small but seating is perfect for its size. We arrived at the perfect time because moments later the place got slammed. Sometimes these small locations are the best because the chef can focus on quality of the food rather than rushing to get our orders, and I can tell this place wants quality, and that's exactly what we had. Overall, great food and great service. Definitely worth a visit.

    I've been wanting to try this place out for a while. Finally was in the area and was able to stop…read moreby. Unfortunately I didn't have much time as I thought I did. We initially ordered to dine in but ended up needing to take it to go. Service was amazing from start to finish. As soon as we arrived and even when we had to change to go. Our waitress understood and helped us packed everything up. I did get to try to latte flights there. To be honest, taste was just ok but presentation makes it look really good. I read another review about the ube waffle and I have to agree with them. I was expecting more ube flavor. It was decorated pretty with the flowers but the flavor just wasn't there. Out of everything I ordered the blue velvet pancakes were my favorite. They were soft and fluffy. The cinnamon roll pancake was for my husband. I did like that they like you order pancakes à la carte so you don't have to do full orders of everything and get to try everything. Crème brûlée French toast was ok too. To be fair I'm not sure if it's because we had to take it to go. With that said when taking to go, the pancakes were still good. Waffle not so much but to me it also lacked that one flavor. My husband ordered a margarita and our waitress recommended peach and she was right. Peach margarita tasted yummy as I took a sip to try it. We came around 2pm and there was plenty of seating inside available. We were able to find parking in the shopping center easily. Would recommend to give this place a try especially since service was great. Also, pretty food presentation.

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    Mimosa flight
    BlackBerry Peach Cobbler French Toast
    BlackBerry Peach Cobbler French Toast
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    Swing Inn Cafe & BBQ

    Swing Inn Cafe & BBQ

    4.0
    (2k reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    The food was amazing!! The staff soooo incredible!!…read moreLoved every moment I had the pulled pork sandwich sooo delicious!!! Also had the banana pudding wow best ever!!! So so so incredible!!!!

    So this review is more on food and their apparently new policy that is not posted anywhere!…read moreService overall was ok it was busy so that is taken into consideration! So the first thing that bothered me is there is a lot of people waiting outside so it's loud and when they call you to be seated they aren't loud enough so we missed our call after waiting a bit i checked in to find out! 2nd thing Food was not very warm felt like it was sitting a bit so some of our food was room temperature. Food tasted ok. But Portions and cuts were good. Then we went to eat at 630 which is peak dinner time they were already out of baked potatoes and pastrami and some other item. Their mashed potatoes tasted gritty like if they where box mashed potatoes which makes sense with them being out of potatoes. 3rd thing which is their "New Policy" That groups of 6 or more it has to be paid on one card and can Not be split in multiple payments not even split cash and card! So that to me makes absolutely no sense and there are no signs stating this anywhere nor on their site. So overall this place is ok and not really worth what we paid. Definitely won't be back and wouldn't recommend this place to friends.

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    Half Chicken Platter
    Half Chicken Platter
    Chile Relleno Omelette
    Chile Relleno Omelette
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    Quiero Brunch

    Quiero Brunch

    4.3
    (643 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Loved it here! Came to celebrate a friend's bday and what a great experience we had thanks to…read moreMauricio and Koa. Mauricio personality shined through from the start. He not only took the time to confirm our orders and continuously checked to see if anything was needed without being intrusive to our conversation and that's a skill... Koa was a great sport stepping in to help Mauricio and allowing our party to joke a bit with him. Both gentlemen were attentive and quick to our added request! Thanks Koa for the plastic utensils and endless cups of ice. This place offers a variety of food and all sorts of tasty! I enjoyed a plate of pozole while friends had mole chilaquiles, loaded breakfast potato and for dessert we enjoyed the churros. I loved my carajillo it was just what I needed! We also enjoyed the tower of mimosas along with couple other drinks... the mango, la flaca, mazapan latte, lavender drop martini. (I would recommend to add nopales to the menu) Mauricio and Koa did an amazing job taking care of us. We will be back and request for this duo again. (hoping Mauricio gets his bday off next month)

    We came here on a Saturday morning and arrived around 9:30 a.m. We understood there would be a wait…read moresince it was busy and many guests had reservations, so we were happy to be patient. When we were finally seated, we were placed at a table outside in the front where there was a very unpleasant smell from the freshly paved street. We politely asked if it would be possible to move to a different table. We completely understood if there wasn't one available and didn't mind waiting longer, but the host's attitude made us feel like our concern wasn't valid. We ended up waiting another hour before being seated elsewhere. If the restaurant knew the odor outside was that bad, they shouldn't have been seating guests in that area. The smell can make it impossible to enjoy a meal, and the way our request was handled left a negative impression. Hopefully, they can improve both the seating arrangements and the customer service in situations like this.

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    Inside dining room.
    Inside dining room.
    Queso Birria Plate $19
    Queso Birria Plate $19
    Chilaquiles

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