I loved the place, and the staff is very nice, and helpful. The food is just perfect. Definitely will come back, and absolutely recommend.

Great customer service. Delicious food. Loved everything! The owner Hytham was wonderful!

One of the best manakish and pizza in San Diego; it feels just like eating manakish in the Levant.

Best breakfast in San Diego! Fresh & Amazing. Service was fast and Friendly.El Cajon's hidden Gem. Definitely our new spot for breakfast everything is Homemade & delicious read more

Botani Breakfast & Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - El Cajon, California

Over priced for breakfast or dinner There was a hair in my plate I told the front they took the plate removed the hair and gave it back I knew it was the same plate , I don't recommend it. read more

Nice folks. Decent food. Full house always. Plenty of desserts to choose from. I had eggs and tomatoes. They also have a very nice bakery for you. Cakes and pastries. Parking is no fun. read more

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Botani Breakfast and Pizzeria has moved a couple of buildings down from their previous location to 693 Jamacha Rd, in El Cajon, 92019 for a larger space. Not only do they offer a larger dining area and kitchen, they now offer a delicious Turkish breakfast, in addition to the pizzeria. For breakfast, I had a Turkish Coffee, Eggs, Kofta, & Tomatoes similar to Shakshuska, Lahmacun, and house freshly baked bread, similar to a pita, but much thicker and with sesame seeds. The Lahmacun, similar to baked flat bread with minced meat with herb and spices, and a touch of veggies. The flat bread was thin and soft, not to mention delicious. You can have it sliced or as a whole, the traditional way, so that you can tear pieces off to eat. The menemen which is similar to shakshuska or as they call it here, "Egg, Kofta, & Tomatoes" was delicious. It came with house made beef kofta, a delicious tomato puree, eggs, and a variety of Turkish herb and spices. It was great. The kofta beef patties were very tasty and tender. The eggs were fluffy and soft and the tomatoes quite tasty. It was great eating with the Turkish bread that they bake in house. The Turkish coffee was very well made. It was smooth and rich and offered a great strong coffee flavor. The service was very good. The people here are very polite and welcoming. read more

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If you are a large party coming for breakfast, make reservations! This place is busy over the weekends. The food is good! read more

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We got three things; The medium breakfast platter; was good but I'd probably just Gemar and honey on their own next time and the tea separately because we enjoyed those the most off of it We got one lahamabajeen with cheese; I don't usually like bready things but this one was very light. I'd definitely get a variation of that again. We also got the egg, tomato and kofta which is pretty standard and tastes homemade. The reason I'd give this 5 stars is not because it's out of this world food but it tastes homemade and natural. Their bread was great. Their customer service is great. We had the son of the family check up on us a lot and they wanted to give us 10% because it was our first visit which is super nice! Although the space is small inside, it's pretty homey. We definitely plan on going back! read more

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I was just at this location after having surgery. My family and I waited at the entrance for about 10 minutes for someone to assist us, but no one acknowledged us. While we were still waiting, a server suddenly swung the door open into my back hard enough to knock the air out of me. What was even more upsetting was that the server didn't apologize, ask if I was okay, or even acknowledge what had happened--they simply kept walking. Given the lack of customer service and concern for a guest's well-being, I decided to leave without dining. read more

We came from LA and wanted to try a breakfast place. We're so glad someone recommended Botani to us because it is SO GOOD. The food is 10/10 and the service is a perfect family style that feels like home. We had Mirna's signature pizza and it was delicious, as well as the kamer which was amazing. The lahmjreen, chelafry, and kufta were also very good. We will be coming back again next time we're in SD! read more

Such a great hidden gem omg so perfect tbd tea and lahem bejaen i felt i was in turkey , great quality and very respectful and price is so friendly!!!! Must stop by if you in the area !!! read more

(1/5) - Horrible Service directly from the owner "Haitham Botani"! Greedy Forced Minimum Charge! I had a terrible experience at Botani Breakfast & Pizza today. I invited a large group of 22-24 people for breakfast. I went early around 10:30 AM to arrange the tables and seating, but the attitude of the owner himself, Haitham Botani, was incredibly rude, arrogant, and unprofessional. You would expect the owner to welcome a big group spending a lot of money, but he did the exact opposite. The owner, Haitham Botani, literally forced us into a ridiculous pricing trap, claiming that each table must spend a strict minimum of $150. He made us pay on the basis of 4 tables (even though we ended up being 22 people), forcing us to order a massive, unnecessary amount of food that we couldn't possibly eat, just to reach his greedy forced minimum limit. The bill ended up being over $690 for a simple breakfast! When we tried to speak with them respectfully, Haitham Botani responded with zero respect, basically telling us "if you don't like it, you can leave." The only reason I stayed and put up with this disrespect was because I felt embarrassed in front of my guests who were already on their way. Terrible management, greedy policies, and zero respect for customers from the owner himself. Save your money and go somewhere else where you are treated with dignity. read more

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Rude and unprofessional owner! 9 of us were there and they refused to seat us and was rude and mean.

Turkish style breakfast in the city of El Cajon at its finest, the thing that bothers me with new restaurants opening is the hype and the disappointment of food that follows along! This isn't the case here the food was outstanding the flavors are on point, I have to say the green olive manakeesh Was my favorite, and according to my wife the lahmageen was just as good as she remembers when living in turkey. The service is excellent seems like a family run business so they are on top of it and they show that they care and are attentive to the customers needs from what I observed. The ambiance is great, with a beautiful dining room, plenty of seating especially for large parties and the Turkish music in the background very enjoyable even tho I don't understand, they are doing it right and sticking to traditional values. Do take into consideration that every thing is made to order and cooked fresh they also like to serve everything at once so if you like your food to come out as it gets ready maybe let them know. Definitely will be back to try more menu items, as I did see they have a full pizza menu! read more

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Today this place disrespected my entire family since they entered the restaurant because of the kids. The kids didn't not do anything and the owner were so disrespectful they were threatening my family to charge an extra 20% for a little spill of the juice on the floor. Are you expecting us to mop the floor for you? People go to your restaurant and pay money not to be treated in a such a way and if you are not ready to be respectful to people then you don't deserve to have a business. read more

The owner Haytam is very rude and raciest if your not Arabic or Chaldean don't come to this place came at 10 am put my name down on his list didn't even look at us party of 4 kept on calling all the Chaldean and middle eastern people that were not even there we were the first on the list definitely if your not middle eastern don't come to this place he needs to get educated that all people are created equally and love and respect everyone very disappointed read more

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We love the place. The food was delicious. Service was amazing. Highly recommended. The best laham B ajen ever read more

My husband and I & some friends just had breakfast this morning to try it. It was delicious. Everything we had was so tasty the teapot. With Iraqi chai was so cute I loved the presentation. The lahemajeen & Maniesh were delicious!! Everything was fresh and so clean we will definitely be back. Thank you Adwar for your excellent service!! read more

Botani Breakfast & Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - El Cajon, California

Great food and good service! The kemar was so good and bread was fresh!! Very welcoming staff! read more

This is my first time at this spot, and I was very excited to try them, but unfortunately I'm shocked with their terrible customer service, and specifically with the owner's RUDE behavior, and the way he spoke and told me that I need to leave my newborn baby's stroller outside, which is shocking to me! From what I know this is a family restaurant and I don't see why I can't go in with a stroller, anyway I respected what he said and took my son off the stroller and had him on my lap the whole time. About 20 minutes after we sat down I saw that other people walked in with a stroller and he DID NOT say a word to them and they were allowed to get in, as you see in the attached photo. What an unprofessional and pathetic behavior is this, if you have your own restaurant rules, thats fine but either pass it on everyone or don't have ridiculous rules at all. This is so embarrassing, you should be ashamed of this behavior. Next time you think about coming to this restaurant, remember that they're not kid friendly. read more

Botani Breakfast & Pizzeria - Stroller - Pizza Near Me - El Cajon, California

So i don't usually do breakfast but when i heard about this place people been talking about for a while, i was curious to try it. We went there around 11am and the place was full we waited for a table to sit took about 10-15 min of waiting. The food was fresh and tasty and has good presentation unlike other restaurants who be missing presentation to their dishes. Got the mixed try plus laham ajeen. Really recommended for weekend breakfast. The restaurant was clean and smells good also has good vibe. Go try it what you waiting for!! read more

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Amazing food and customer service . Wish you guys all the best Will definitely be back again read more

The chef Luiza Mamakhova is amazing and so kind! She is super fast and delicate and has an amazing personality! I recommend coming here!

Delicious breakfast! Such a beautiful spread! Food came out fast! And everyone was so nice! Can't wait to go back!

We had a reservation the day before and once we got there we sat and nobody came in to take our order. 15 minutes later a server comes in takes orders and then we wait for another 50 mins with no food no drinks not even the tea we ordered. And there were 3 tables that came at least 15-20 mins after us and they got their food and drinks started. And when we ask the server she says they were waiting in the car. Asked her if they ordered their food while waiting in the car she says no. If you are a restaurant owner don't take more people than you can serve. It's disrespectful to wait 50 mins when you already have a reservation. I don't recommend this place. Not worth waiting almost an hour to get the food. When the owner and servers looks at you and doesn't do a thing. read more

This restaurant is new to the community of El Cajon. I just want to say starting off how rude the owner of this place is. We had a terrible experience here, from entering in with reservations made but told we didn't have any all the way until the end of our meal. The owner dismissed this and didn't even apologize or offer us the next table up when there were empty tables already. After few conversations miraculously a table appeared, available for us to sit. Secondly, I waived to the owner, because we wanted drinks for the table he looked right at me, acknowledged my wave and ignored me. Of course if he's busy it's no problem, usually service staff will come later and say hi I apologize I saw you needed something. Nope. Nothing. He looked at me and never came up to our table to see what I needed. Overall food is good but if it wasn't for family I wouldn't have spent a penny here!!! I would recommend spending your money elsewhere, where people appreciate your business. Leaving the restaurant no thank you for coming, no checking if everything was good. No customer service at all! Not once did anybody ask if we needed anything. Nobody even said thank you for coming in when we were leaving. I typically wouldn't write such a bad review on developing business in our awesome community but this experience was nothing like it. read more

This place is the best for Turkish breakfast. It is so delicious and you feel like you're transported to Turkey with the Turkish spread. The food was delicious. We had breakfast for 2, and eggs with kufta and tomato I highly recommend read more

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I called a week ago to make a reservation, and I spoke to the main gentleman. He asked for my name and my number today September 20 at 10 o'clock. I arrived for my reservation for 10 people, and he said that it does not exist. I have a phone call log proving that I had called and he said he does not have my reservation. I would not like to recommend anybody to eat here due to the hassle and inconvenience. Not only that but the main gentleman is very rude. read more

Botani Breakfast & Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - El Cajon, California

We visited Botani Breakfast & Pizzeria after seeing their menu online and decided to try the Breakfast Platter for Two, but unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing. When we arrived, the restaurant was completely empty -- we were the first customers of the morning. They asked, "Are you two?" and when we said yes, they told us to sit over there, which turned out to be right next to the restroom. We didn't have any other choice, even though there were plenty of empty tables. That was already an unpleasant start, especially since it wasn't a busy or reserved place. When the food came, it looked nothing like the photos or the menu description. There were only two olives (one green and one black), two tiny basil leaves, and half of a cherry tomato -- definitely not enough for two people. The portion was very small and disappointing. I've had real Turkish breakfasts in Istanbul, and they are always generous, colorful, and full of hospitality. Here, there was no warmth or welcoming feeling at all. The overall atmosphere felt cold, and the owner's expression and attitude were harsh, which didn't suit a breakfast place. It gave the impression of representing the culture in a negative way. Overall, for a Sunday morning when we hoped for a pleasant breakfast experience, it turned out to be very disappointing from the beginning to the end. read more

This place is a true and authentic middle eastern breakfast. My family and friends come here all the time when we don't feel like making breakfast at home. The prices are also very reasonable, and the owner and his daughters are very nice. Highly recommend. read more

The music was very loud ,the food wasn't very good , I ordered (MaKhlama)it came with big pieces of uncooked onions and the meat was chewy that I couldn't swallow. And don't order the meal (the platter)for 5 people by it self cause it's not going to be enough without ordering something else with it on the side,I would say it's a morning appetizer for 5 not meal. read more

Botani was absolutely amazing! All of the food was incredibly fresh, very flavorful, and perfectly prepared. You can truly taste the quality in every bite. The customer service was outstanding--friendly, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would definitely recommend everyone to try this place out. I'll for sure be coming back! read more

Very sad that my family was looking forward to having your pizza again and called to place an order but you don't sell pizza any more and we're closed. But someone answered the phone. Very sad. Good luck with your breakfast business. read more

This is an amazing spot! It's a family-run business with super friendly staff, and the food is absolutely incredible. A must-visit for anyone who loves great flavors and a welcoming atmosphere! read more

Great breakfast spot! The food was fresh, delicious, and came out quickly. The service was friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. We'll definitely be back! read more

Menu doesn't say what their "caprese sandwich" is so I called them. Number on Yelp is disconnected and the number on their website answers, says they'll be right with you, tgen hangs up. I tried it thrice with no luck. In my experience, restaurants that won't describe their menu items an won't take a phone call will make food that has crap flavor and ordering will be difficult because the restaurant doesn't understand what makes a restaurant good, they think they can treat it like an Etsy store and it'll taste like it. Peace out, I'll get another restaurant's food read more

Absolutely amazing Turkish/Iraqi breakfast! Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and bursting with flavor -from the freshly baked bread, the Manakeesh, and rich cheeses to the fragrant olives, jams, and perfectly brewed Turkish tea. The presentation was stunning, and the ingredients tasted incredibly fresh and high-quality. They were also very accommodating to food modifications. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and full of charm - you can truly feel the hospitality. The owner Haytham is so kind and welcoming, which makes the experience even more special. On top of that, the prices are very reasonable for the quality and portions you get. The food comes out all at once which makes it a perfect family style dining experience! It's rare to find a place especially in east county that captures the authenticity and flavors of a real Turkish/Iraqi breakfast, but this restaurant does it perfectly. I'll definitely be returning! We ordered (all amazing) -Lahmageen manakeesh(you can add egg if you like) -zaatar manakeesh (Aroosa) -cheese Manakeesh -chilafry -Iraqi Makhlama -eggs with Kufta and tomato -kamer with honey -tea pot -cappuccino read more

Was super hungry one day and couldn't get away so opted for DoorDash and timing couldn't have been more perfect. Ordered the Hawaiian pineapple pizza with a side of ranch dressing. Nothing screams Utah ranch dressing like SoCal. LOL For sure will be back but will go in person. read more

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The food is good, but it's not worth dealing with the worst customer service ever. Just because you're busy doesn't mean you have to be rude to people. The owner and the lady who works there--oh my God--are the most rude people I've ever met. I genuinely wanted to support the business and even invite all my family, but from now on, whoever asks me about it will only hear negative comments. I'm saying this from the heart because I was disrespected by them. read more