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    Antique Row Cafe

    3.9 (828 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Open • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Kandy F.

    A friend of ours brought us here for a late breakfast. We just fell in love with Antique Row Cafe!! This is one of those down home kind of restaurant! It is decorated with all kinds of antiques! You'll see photos, clocks, signs, collectibles, and much more! So, all four orders were the Chicken Fried Chicken!! It comes with two eggs, hash browns or home style potatoes, and your choice of toast, homemade biscuits, or pancakes. I absolutely loved my breakfast! Well, our entire table did!! It was a delicious comfort food! Our waitress was fantastic! She's upbeat and attentive. She checked in on us and refilled our drinks. Overall, a nice meal enjoyed with friends. We enjoyed all the antiques. It's street parking so it might be tough.

    Jody K.

    What a cute place, with all the nostalgic knicknacks! It's a shame that my dad can no longer see, because he would have loved it. We actually thought this was a different restaurant (it looked like the old Twiggs to us, but built out), but we were pleasantly surprised. Their menu was pretty good, but the piece de resistance was the biscuits. They were HUGE, fluffy and delicious. None of us could finish a whole one. I think we talked about them for the rest of our visit in San Diego!

    Biscuits smothered with gravy
    Pedro S.

    I been coming here for years. One of my favorite restaurants in the area. Great food overall with plenty of seating, In doors and out. Parking is challenging, but double. Pancakes are great, but they have any other tasting food. Today I tried the biscuits and gravy. They have big portions, so come hungry.

    Scrambled eggs, hash browns, and country fried steak, in case the photo didn't give it away.
    Zen X.

    While all FOMOers were lining up for carbs at the grand opening of Marigold Bagels today, I avoided the crowd like any sane person would and came here instead. I was in the mood for pancakes but I'm man so I ordered the country fried steak with scrambled eggs and hash browns and got pancakes on the side. (I skipped coffee because I wanted to check out that Fuzz Records place down the street afterwards.) This place has a lot of stuff on the walls to look at. Its style of decor is very vogue to me.

    Jonah H.

    Good was good. Service was friendly. Venue was cute and wait wasn't too bad on this early Sunday morning. Would come again!

    Patricia U.

    Friendly service, good sized menu, cute antique decorated restaurant in a quaint neighborhood. Fluffy pancakes, thick, juicy ham, plenty of bacon served on our platter. Grits were so good. Wish the coffee wasn't ao bland. Overall a good experience.

    California Eggs Benedict
    Loretta H.

    Visiting from the east coast and had a wonderful breakfast with family. Food and service were excellent. A family friendly restaurant with a relaxing atmosphere.

    Outdoor seating available
    Henri V.

    Antique Row Cafe was on my list to visit but never had the chance to until recently. The cafe has outdoor seating which was a plus. Parking is a challenge in this area, only limited street parking if you're lucky. Once inside, I was greeted and seated quickly. The menu offered mostly breakfast and also lunch options, I went with the later and ordered what I was craving a Reuben sandwich and onion rings. The menu described it as home made, deli sliced and toasted marbled rye. I missed my usual Jewish delis in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica, the delis and cafes in SD don't come close :( The Reuben arrived quickly and plated as usual with the onion rings and a pickle spear. I sat in a booth by a wall of framed pics of celebrities, mostly gangsters all looking at my Reuben. After much anticipation, a bite and another, I was disappointed in the lack of taste and lack of meat. The sandwich might as well be called a grilled cheese sandwich, because it was 95% mostly cheese...so disappointed. The onion rings and pickle spear were the only saving grace to quell me appetite but I didn't want to eat the rest of the sandwich and had is boxed togo, to maybe donate to local homeless. The waitress was nice but her constantly calling me 'Babe' was annoying, I will give her the benefit of doubt that she was not being offensive even though it was. The waitress needs training on how to address customers and not sound offensive. The restaurant inside decor had no style, mostly things you would see from garage sale rejects. Lots of frames pics of vintage celebrities and lots of knick knack junk... TBH, I didn't feel comfortable surrounded by all of it, as I expected antiques not junk, because that's what the name of the place was called, 'Antique Row' cafe. Well, I'm not inclined to try anything else on the menu, because my first impression was not good. Hate wasting money and time. Cannot Recommend :(

    Back room very clean
    Ed B.

    The food was prepared very well what was hot was supposed to be hot, but it was cold was cold. In other words. They paid attention to detail. My one suggestion is one a person has a salad fries and a burger. Serve the salad first so the person can enjoy the fresh greens. Other than that the service was very competent and polite. Restaurant is very clean and properly maintained. I suggest that you go and enjoy a meal there the decorations are very retro to the 50s and 60s.

    Egg breakfast with ham. Pancakes too.
    Melissa C.

    Been coming to Antique Row Cafe for two years now and it never disappoints. Service is fast, food is good, and the staff is friendly. Our favorite is the egg breakfast entree where you get a choice of eggs your way, a protein (we often get ham/sausage/hot links), hash browns or potatoes (we get hash browns) or a side of fruit, and toast/other bread options I can't remember because we always get pancakes. Being honest we come for the pancakes - so good.

    Chicken fried steak, served with two eggs ( medium ) and hash browns !     That gravy ...   Chefs kiss !
    Tony Y.

    A great spot to have breakfast or brunch . A restaurant that does classics and does them well . Other dishes with their own twist but not overdone . I sat there for a 20 minutes after closing out and saw 3 different locals stop by just to say hi to the staff and have a quick catch up conversation before leaving . Friendly and efficient staff . Highly recommended if you want some great food. I'm already planning my next Visit .

    Jessica C.

    Love coming here for breakfast with family and friends. The food is always good and huge portions! The interior isn't your typical dinner and they have a lot of unique trinkets that fit the vibe. Service is always prompt and I've never had a negative interaction!

    Corn Beef Hash and eggs with a biscuit
    Christina R.

    5* for the nostalgia, excellent service, neighborhood charm, and massive servings! Every meal ordered is alway enough for 2! I love love love their biscuits and sausage gravy, with corned beef hash and poached eggs. Been dining here for 20 years and hope to do so for 20 more!

    Biscuit eggs, and grits

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    2.1 mi•Hillcrest
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    We were in the area looking for a brunch spot and striking out, and everyone was getting to the "we…read moreneed food NOW" stage, so we ended up at Common Stock. When we sat down, we were a little surprised that the brunch menu was pretty limited compared to the photos that originally caught our attention. I'm guessing those were from the dinner menu. Our server was actually so great about it--he told us to take our time looking it over and that if we weren't excited about anything, we were welcome to leave and he wouldn't take it personally. That honestly won us over. Even our kids were impressed by how straightforward and nice he was and decided we should stay. And I'm glad we did. The Crispy Brussels were delicious--seriously, one of the highlights. My daughter loved the Strawberry Shortcake French Toast. My son liked the Japanese Potato Hash, although he wished there was another way to add more protein besides bacon. I had the Hot Chicken + Waffle and really enjoyed it, and my husband had the Nashville Crispy Chicken Sandwich. The food took a little longer than expected, but the service more than made up for it. Our server was genuinely kind, honest, and attentive, which can make such a difference. We came in mostly because we were hungry and running out of options, but left really happy we gave Common Stock a chance. Great food and, more importantly, really great service.

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    •$$

    We had an amazing experience at Trust for a birthday brunch! We made a reservation for 10:45 and…read morewere seated very prompted. All of the staff including the host, our server, and the food runners were incredibly kind. The sticky bun was deliciousssss -- definitely a must have! We enjoyed a few cocktails and order the skillet, rolled tacos, and chilaquiles. We all enjoyed our dishes! I will definitely be coming back to enjoy a brunch and likely to try out the dinner menu as well.

    Our waiter learned it was our first visit to the eatery, and recommended we try their…read more"off-the-menu" tasting menu. "2 dishes per person," he promised--we were game. He mentioned they'd course the dishes out, 2 at a time, ensuring each of the dishes were paired intentionally. Beet Salad From someone who's not easily impressed with vegetable-led dishes, this was delicious. This dish was visually vibrant, and the flavor mirrored that vibrancy. The beets themselves were stunningly soft, even juicy I'd say. It's root-y flavor was ever-present, but it never became unwelcome on the dish. "Fragrant" is another word we all used to describe the plate, with the fresh mint and succulent citrus fruit widening each our eyes. Sweet, savory, fresh and...creamy. This salad sat on top of a delightful carrot labneh, which provided a creamy element further elevating the dish. It brought a bit of tang to the salad that I appreciated. Finally, there was a crunchy detail (which we know I love) from intelligently included pieces of pastelli--a Greek treat made from sesame seeds and honey, and that sweet crunch fostered the table's excitement. Trust was firing on cylinders early, strong start. Hamachi Crudo Insane. I'm a big fan of the amount of flavor that's packed in such a delicate dish. Off rip, you're met with a visually exciting dish. Red, green, and purple from the thinly sliced pepper, cucumber, and radish pop right off the dish. Bright colors and exquisite execution, placed in a circle to match the shape of the dish, had each of us salivating. With the first taste, the crisp bite of fresh cucumber catches your senses immediately, and then subtly spicy, cream sauce. It was aguachile blanco--my first time having the blanco variant. The flavor was stupid, I struggled to describe it's uniqueness. The Mexican flavor profile was proliferated by fresh cilantro and thinly sliced radish, followed with a textured salsa seca. The light nature of the dish paired pristinely with the beet salad. Now, these next two dishes were an exciting 1-2 punch in showing you exactly what Chef is all about--that signature wood fire Wood Grilled Cauliflower I always eat my vegetables, but I rarely enjoy them. They're two for two in accomplishing that feat. In a bowl lined with curry, they served up a healthy helping of cauliflower that showcases its smokiness first. With that first bite, you taste the fire quickly, but what surprised me most was how soft each piece of the veg was. The curry and smoky flavor from the wood fire paired deliciously. Though, my favorite aspect of this delivery was the inclusion of raisins and fresh mint. This was a new combo for me, and it delivered. The sourness from the raisins and the cool, herbaceous qualities of the mint cut right through the charred flavor. A beautiful contrast. As we continued to dismantle the plate, there was a familiar flavor that we all recognized but couldn't identify. Maybe it was the serrano aioli or the black lentils. Either way, we all enjoyed this one. Wood Grilled Octopus This was a favorite of mine, but I was alone in that regard. While nobody disliked the dish, the table had mixed reviews. For me, this was perfectly cooked. The texture of the octopus was ridiculous with a cooking technique that created a crispy exterior while maintaining a tender bite. The smokiness didn't shy away here either. I mean damn. Most weren't a fan of the pepperoni, but fresh, ground meat added a rustic flavor pop that satiated my palate. It held that beloved pepperoni flavor, but this style allowed for it's flavor to spread across each bite. What made this dish unique from any other octopus I've had was the addition of castelvetrano olives and legumes. They both brought an interesting flavor and texture element that surprised me. Lastly, the salsa verde served as a perfect sauce, providing an element of moisture that complimented the charred features. Well done. After round two is when shit got real. Crab Fried Rice OH SHIT. WTF. One of the best rice dishes I've ever had. This is one we all wished was much much bigger. Despite the name, this dish includes chunks of incredibly juicy, wood-roasted lobster that there was never going to be enough of. The crab was shredded and could be found in each bite of plump rice, providing a pleasing flavor. Both a lemongrass emulsion and Thai chili were included, offering a wonderful duality of zest and spice. I thoroughly enjoyed the basil and cashew elements as they created some extra variety in flavor and texture. Not much else is needed for me to say, it's a must order. Char Sui Glazed Brisket OH SHIT. Back to back hitters, and they paired... There's sadly a character limit, but tap in and read the rest of my review for free on my Substack: Still Chewing https://stillchewing.substack.com/p/herb-and-sea

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    Antique Row Cafe - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

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