The food was amazing, the prices were cheap, and the service was amazing. Emiliano made me feel…read morelike I was genuinely welcomed and ensured I was provided with a great meal. There were plenty of options and he definitely recommended a delicious meal. It's so clean and super well maintained. I will definitely be back.

Great customer service Clean…read moreQuick service Food is healthy and fresh ! Got the spinach chicken wrap and fruit salad was delicious!!

10/10, a must try! This is officially my new breakfast spot…read more The chilaquiles are hands down authentic and full of flavor. The pancakes were soft, moist, and delicious. The iced coffee? So good. And the orange juice is freshly squeezed, which makes such a difference. You order and pay first, then grab a seat and they bring your food to you super easy and convenient! Ambiance is family friendly. Great customer service! Over all, La Mesa Bistro is great cafe choose for great breakfast.

It was supposed to be great. Owned by the people who own Swammis. Well it was okay…read more We ordered a salad and a wrap. The Thai wrap was just dry chicken, tomatoes in a dry wrap with hot teriyaki sauce. Nothing a Thai about it and would not order it again. The steak on the salad had a lot of fat and while the salad was good it was har to cut the steak in the bowl provided. Would have been better on a large plate. Lots of the breakfast items loooe s great and hive hears good reviews. Maybe today was just not their day.

My favorite part is when a place has a really huge menu so that I have options to choose from. I…read morewent with one of my go to dishes , which is the lobster Benedict. I like when my food comes out in 10 minutes and I have somewhere to enjoy a nice meal. They upgraded their dining room tables and chairs, and it made the place look really nice. My only complaint is that they don't have Wi-Fi, which sucks because it is a café so I wanted to get some work done.

Pretty popular local chain place but it was my first time visiting any of them. Came on a Thurs…read moreover lunch and it was pretty busy but the space itself is huge and didn't feel crowded. You order at the counter and they bring your food to you. They have written chalkboard of the menu that I personally found pretty hard to read but they also have printed menus by the counter which I used. Menu is huge! Options for everyone that you would expect from a brunch/lunch place. I got the green omelette with a cottage cheese side (+$1). The food came out quickly. The portion was huge which is nice considering I felt like the price was pretty high for a counter service place. Definitely was able to split my food over two meals. The omelette was filled with veggies (spinach, asparagus, etc.) and it came topped with half an avocado. Good flavor that was definitely helped by the salty feta. Overall pretty enjoyable but nothing standout.

A friend told me I needed to try this place. They were right. This fruit bar does not disappoint…read more On a hot day this would be the most refreshing place to go. All of their fruit for their smoothies, fruit plates or açaí bowls is very fresh ,not frozen. I had a strawberry mango smoothie with apple juice . The juice is fresh squeezed with no added sugar. My friend had a watermelon smoothies that tasted just like a watermelon! I will be back. I k ow my family will love this place too. It is casual and a quick healthy snack. The staff was very friendly and helpful with questions. I''m looking forward to my next Kravngs when I am in Santee.

I'm always on the lookout for a Mexican Fruit Salad restaurant and Kravings was my next one to try…read more I live 15 miles away (Mira Mesa) and saw this place earlier when I was last nearby getting gas at Costco. Their offerings range from smoothies, juices, wraps and salads. They use fresh ingredients. The granola that they use isn't the Mexican kind but for me wasn't a big issue. We ordered a Large Fruit Salad to share and a mango smoothie as well as a green smoothie for my wife. The establishment was quiet for the most part. It was Sunday late afternoon. And service was relatively quick. The food was served quickly enough and the portions in the salad was good. My mango smoothie was good and not over the top sweet. I am definitely coming back for more!

Was in this location picking up some equipment. Saw the deli next door. Menu is a freshly prepared…read moresandwiches. I had the turkey avocado. Soft bread and high quality meat. The pricing is simple and a good value in today's prices. Thank you and always willing to promote high quality small businesses.

I stopped in on the recommendation of Frank Cogliano at El Cajon Guitars and Music a few doors…read moredown. When I walked in Vicky greeted me and told me of the Specials I Chose the Roast Beef sandwich which proved to be a good choice. Being from Ohio, I'd say I have a good grasp on what constitutes a good Roast Beef Sandwich. Vicky had a good idea about it. For me there has to be a good balance between beef and bread. Vicky wasn't far off, she would have to raise her price to meet my expectations, so this didn't affect my review. Another thing every Ohio knows is that tomatoes on Sandwiches must be sliced thickly. I believe this is a fact no So Cal restranteur has an idea about. Again no stars deducted. PLEASE NOTE: This statement was based on personal preference and was by no means meant to be a put down. All ingredients were fresh and delicious. Vicky listened to my stories and was quite pleasant. I'll definably plan future visits to El Cajon Guitars and Music to include a visit to Friendship Deli. I highly recommend Friendship Deli. Stop in and tell Vicky that Frank's friend George sent you.

Huge fan of Lyons Peak BBQ & Pizza now open at 13881 Campo Road in Jamul. I stopped in planning to…read moregrab a pizza and ended up leaving with an extra pizza, ribs, and brisket. Everything was cooked perfectly -- especially the ribs, which were juicy and literally fell off the bone. Friendly service, incredible flavors, and definitely my new go-to. Highly recommended definitely stop by!

Lyons Peak BBQ & Pizza is officially going on my list of places I'll keep coming back to!…read more I ordered the pulled pork tacos, and WOW--they were incredibly juicy, packed with flavor, and the salsa was absolutely addicting. I had to ask for more because I seriously couldn't stop eating it! It was the perfect combination. I also had the pepperoni and pineapple pizza (I didn't get a picture, so don't let the lack of photos fool you!). The crust was exactly how I like it--no flop at all--It was cooked perfectly. For the drive back home to Los Angeles, I grabbed an iced coffee with vanilla and cinnamon, and it was SO good. It was the perfect way to end the meal. OH! & On top of the amazing food, the atmosphere inside was such a vibe. The space is welcoming, the music selection was on point. It really tied the whole experience together. The chefs and owners were incredibly kind and made us feel right at home. :) Thank you again to the chefs and owners for such a wonderful experience. I can't wait to come back and work my way through the rest of the menu. See you all again soon!

First time visiting…read more I liked the outdoor covered seating. It looks like a popular spot for the locals. I saw many families/moms with baby's in strollers, so it is very accessible. It was a little bit louder than I expected, but not horrible. Service was good and friendly. I personally liked the reduced menus options. Gives them a better chance of providing quality over variations. I enjoyed my breakfasts sandwich on a croissant. It seamed fresh and fluffy. My husband had the Benedict, which he enjoyed as well. My favorite thing was the dirty chai. Possibly my New favorite dirty chai. It had great chai flavor that didn't get overpowered by the coffee. We also got an apple strudel. It was delicious, it's was fluffy and gave me the impression it was fresh. Another good point for me was that it wasn't too sweet. If you are in the area, I definitely recommend. If not in the area maybe still stop by if you want something quick, maybe even to go.

Looking for a local place to have a coffee. Stopped here for a lavender iced latte and a lavender…read moreiced chai. Coffee was very good. I think I prefer the lavender chai. Lots of outdoor patio seating and lots of people out on a Saturday morning. No indoor seating at all. It was already pretty warm out so we took it to go. They have a lot of food options, prices seemed a bit high.

This is cool little coffee shop located at the Rancho San Diego Public Library…read more I stopped by for a cafe latte and decided to have cinnamon roll that I learned comes from a local baker on Spring Valley. The latter was terrific. It was well balanced with strong rich coffee flavor and smoothness brought on by the steamed milk. I had them warm up the cinnamon roll. Although it was warm, it did need about 45 to 60 seconds more time in the heating element because the center was not thoroughly heated. The cinnamon roll was quite good. It was soft and full of great cinnamon flavor. The icing on top was good too. It was sweet but not overly sweet. The offer a variety of other locally baked goods and pre-made packaged sandwiches for those busy grab and go folks. The two ladies who work here are super nice. I hear they make some pretty good smoothies and milkshakes as well.

I love the place and the food. I like the workers as well. I usually get the cup noodles they have…read morethere and some of their shakes every now and again.