This was the third diner in the area we tried for breakfast, and it was the best. You get a ton of…read morefood, the food is really good, and they have more interesting choices in their menu. Service is friendly but their setup of ordering up front and then grabbing a table isn't my favorite. But that's super minor. Would recommend their burritos and scramblers.

Great post surf breakfast burrito! Very hearty and friendly servers. Free water station, limited…read moreindoor seating and ample outdoor seating. Very chill beach town vibe.

I would recommend this place over and over again to anyone who loves artsy decor, good food, and…read moreexcellent service. We came here for the first time with our baby and our dog, and we had such a wonderful experience. This place is dog-friendly and even offers a yummy dog menu! Our server was exceptionally friendly and informative, even letting us know that we had only 6 minutes left before happy hour ended--which was super helpful! We ordered the Burrata Donut and Pickle Potatoes, both of which were uniquely made and delicious. Our dog also got spoiled with the Peanut Butter Banana Bowl. Definitely a 10/10 experience! We'll be coming back again and again.

Food is good! Ambiance is gorgeous!…read moreService is pretty bad.. we waited 20 minutes and still wasn't acknowledged. Not even busy either. I'd come back just hoping the service is better

This is my new favorite restaurant…read more The place is nicely decorated, feels inviting and spacious at the same time. The service is prompt and friendly. The foods and drinks are beautifully presented and it's difficult to resist licking the yummy molé.

Came to Cocina de Barrio with several friends and overall, we thought it was okay. Some dishes were…read moreranked highly whereas most were middle of the pack. I ordered the mahi mahi fish tacos and a house coffee. The coffee was actually pretty good! Cream and sugar were delivered separately to finish with your preference. As for the tacos, it was okay. The fish was a bit dry for my liking, cabbage could have been chopped with more finesse, and I wished they QC'd their limes a bit before putting them on the plate. Both were bone dry and I had to ask for more. Moreover, the cilantro lime rice was also a bit bland. It needed salt to lift the flavors in my opinion. There weren't even flecks of green if it was supposed to be cilantro? I tried boyfriend's veggie hash but was disappointed to find that it was almost all potatoes. Having said that, it was an extremely generous portion so he was filled up. While I didn't try it, our friend that had the chorizo hash also said it was okay so I'm guessing the ratio wasn't quite right. Anyways, ask for their chili sauce on the side, that's actually quite surprising. It had really good heat and was more like a chili crisp than a vinegary hot sauce. The plates that did score favorably at the table were the carne chilaquiles and the divorced eggs.

I always enjoy breakfast here. The fresh bread and jam stands out. Very nice service and…read morepresentation

such a cute spot to get food, my family and i stopped for brunch and service was great and the…read moreplace is clean and so cutee!

We stopped by The Original 101 Diner for breakfast while spending the day in Encinitas, and it was…read morea great choice. The diner is conveniently located right along the main street, surrounded by local shops and restaurants. There was both indoor and outdoor seating available, and we chose to sit inside. Everything was clean, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the staff was friendly and attentive. We were seated immediately when we arrived, but by the time we left there was a small wait, which tells me this is a popular spot with both locals and visitors. I ordered the two-piece French toast with a side of bacon. The portion size was just right, the French toast was delicious, and the bacon was cooked exactly the way I like it--crispy around the edges without being overdone. I have to laugh because I started eating before I remembered to take pictures...haha! So my French toast photo is missing a few bites, but I guess that's a pretty good indication that I couldn't wait to dig in. Overall, we had a wonderful breakfast and enjoyed our experience from start to finish. If you're looking for a classic diner while visiting Encinitas, I would definitely recommend stopping by. Next time I'd love to come back and try lunch. (I'll take better photos ).

Mediocre food quality and way overpriced. The bacon served to our child was so greasy as it was not…read moreproperly drained to make it look presentable at a restaurant. The place is dirty. They have two dirty high chairs and one of them was missing safety straps. The service was ok. Update: The owner's response to my review was simply, "Yeah relax." Unfortunately, that response reinforces the concerns I had about this business. Rather than addressing the issues I raised--food quality, cleanliness, and child safety--they chose to dismiss a customer's honest feedback. Reviews exist to help businesses improve and to inform other customers about their experiences. I wasn't trying to be disrespectful; I was sharing what we genuinely experienced. A professional response would have acknowledged the concerns or explained how they planned to address them. Instead, the dismissive reply speaks volumes about how customer feedback is valued here. Based on both our visit and the owner's response, I won't be returning, and I hope they choose to take customer concerns more seriously in the future.

We've never had a bad meal at Claire's. We have been coming there since 2010. Claire's is so…read morespecial to our family. Our children have been there as babies, and all of our dogs have been there for the last decade and a half. We're about to move out of San Diego with our whole family and we decided unanimously that our final stop as we drive north will be breakfast at Claire's. Once more, with feeling!

Lived the ambiance. Restaurant has tons of outdoor umbrella and patio covered seating. It is…read moreexceptionally dog friendly which was perfect for us as we were traveling with our dog. Nice di ing experience. Friendly staff. Thank you Jenna!

Had a fab breakfast today at Honey's. As other restaurants shrink their portions Honey's continues…read moreto serve appropriate servings and quality food. Great variety of food and their fruit is actually fresh. Lots of choices so let's support the really good ones!! Cobi the young man taking orders is super friendly and had something positive to say to each guest!! We will be back! You should visit.

Came here on a sunny Monday afternoon to meet a friend and her kid. As I approached the entrance, I…read moregot a little nervous as there was a huge line, but it turned out to be Taco StandBell, and I let out a sigh of relief. I have no doubt that this cozy spot is crowded AF on the weekends though. They have outdoor seating with umbrellas for shade. Most of the shaded tables we're taken so I opted to sit inside. You order at the counter and coffee & water are self service. After looking at the menu I decided on the corned beef hash and my friend asked me to order her kid a grilled cheese sandwich so she wouldn't have to wait to eat since it was a long drive for them. The hash was good. I should have asked them to make it a bit crispier though as is it has a lot of flavor and I saw some celery in there. Happy to eat more fiber I asked for my eggs to be medium over and they were cooked as asked. Food came out in a reasonable time and overall experience was good.

We arrived with no reservation mid afternoon so had not expected a ton but valet was reasonable and…read morethat made parking much easier! Catherine was our waitress in the first floor bar and she was attentive and gave good food recommendations. Daughter wanted to go lay on the beach so we moved to the 2nd floor bar area to get a view of the water when they opened at 4 PM. Tory is the bartender and he was a rockstar! He made us and anyone sitting there feel welcome and a priority. The food was very good. The service was EXCELLENT!

Pretty classic beach-side seafood grill type restaurant. Beautiful ocean views, and I found the…read moreservice to be impeccable. Plenty to choose from on the menu from seafood classics to some sushi options, and we appreciated that there was a full separate veg menu to accommodate those in our party that had dietary restrictions Crab cakes - with a scallop on top!! Never seen that before and I was a happy camper Seafood pasta - huge portion, comes with cheese, classic and tasty

Amazing food and wonderful service from the staff. Must come here now!!!! I loved the atmosphere of…read morethis restaurant.

I love this place they have the best food and customer service, I always get the spam which the…read morebest they also have great atmosphere and awesome staff

I loved that the menu isn't just your typical eggs & bacon with fried potatoes, although they have…read morethat too! They offer lots of options, from the classic eggs, potatoes, breakfast meats & to toast, a few omelette choices, to several varieties of Eggs Benedict, oatmeal, pancakes & french toast, to all sorts of avocado toast options. My husband had the french toast, which is made with thick, brioche cinnamon bread & was delicious. Be forewarned though that the portion was very generous & is probably enough for most people to share. I had the fresh mushroom, goat cheese and spinach omelette. It came with fried potatoes and a scone. I appreciated that both the mushrooms and spinach were clearly fresh & not overcooked, & the amount of goat cheese was perfect. The potatoes were well seasoned and crisp, not at all greasy. The scone was a cornbread scone, not at all dry, and delicious. Wait staff was attentive, and made sure our drinks were full. I like that they leave a bottle of water on the table for you. Service was fast. It is a little pricey for breakfast, but I feel fresh food that is not greasy and very tasty is worth it, we will be back!

I've been eyeing this place for some time and finally went. We loved it!…read more Located in a strip mall, this place looks unassuming from the outside but when we walked in, it was a total surprise. My friend and I arrived a little before 10:00 am on Saturday and their outdoor patio at the entrance was full. So we expected to wait at least an hour. However walking in, there were plenty of indoor seating and was seated right away. We were surprised at how big this place was. It was modern and bright, beautiful! The employees were very friendly and we were helped by Jason. He was so friendly and laid back, we felt like we were dining in his home. He really set the vibe of this place. Comfortable, relaxed. The food we ordered was delicious! My friend got the Fruit Bowl with a side of eggs and I had the Vegan Hash. The fruit was fresh and my hash was full-flavored and the veggies perfectly cooked. I'm not even vegan but I thoroughly enjoyed it. There were many in-house baked goods but we had to try the Sour Cream Scones with a strawberry preserve and it was amazing!! When we left, there was a musician performing at the entrance too. Nice entertainment! What a gem of a place and we look forward to going back!