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    Chefs Cafe & Catering

    4.9 (29 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Paella Prepared by Chefs Cafe... Yes, I said "Paella" ...when they have this on their Menu for the week.  It's a no brainer, I'm ordering it
    Michael T.

    Chef Felix, Erica and the Entire Family that runs this Hidden Gem in North Torrey Pines knows they're doing in the Kitchen for sure! The menu is great with daily Breakfast and Lunch specials that appeal to all with different taste pallets. Don't forget the desserts that are made fresh by Chefs Cafe. You have to try Erica's Tiramisu and Choco-Flan', I recommend it! Chefs Cafe is very clean and the "A" sign hanging should have a "Plus" added to it. Fortunate to have Chefs Cafe onsite at my employment!

    Breakfast sandwich croissant
    Jkh D.

    I highly recommend this place for breakfast. I ordered breakfast sandwich croissants. Very delicious love the food and the people are very nice. It's totally a hidden gem. Also, I know the place is hard to find, but don't worry. If you see people who work around the facility, just ask for help, and they'll help you. I got helped from Mike and I am very thankful. Will definitely come back again ! :)

    Make-your-own calzone.
    Jiaxin G.

    Today's special was Cuban sandwich. I didn't feel like eating a sandwich. The chef was very accommodating when I asked for a quesadilla instead. He made me a warm and crispy quesadilla with the Cuban pork and melted cheese. He even asked me if I want anything else in the quesadilla. The pork was a little on the salty side but I still enjoyed the quesadilla. Everyone working in this cafe is so nice and welcoming. The cafe opens from 7:30am to 1:45pm Monday through Friday. I got there around 1:30. There were still four or five other people getting food there. It's nice to have chef's cafe here.

    Cochinta Pibil with some rice, beans, two warm tortillas, lime, and lemon soaked onions with some habanero peppers. DELICIOUS!!!
    Anna B.

    If I could give this place 10 stars, I would! Chef Felix and his crew are wonderful and alwaysss upbeat and welcoming. They don't treat you like a number in the crowd, they actually engage in conversations with you and are truly genuine. I am in LOVE with their Ropa vieja and they know it too. I emailed them to ask to put in their menu more and every time I come in to get some, they remember who I am. Chef Felix recently made cochinita pibil and I was amazing!! Ropa vieja and the pibil is my favorites. The variety of food he make is amazing. I love everything that he cooks. I have yet to try their sandwiches but I'm sure they're just as great. If any of you people who work around the area, I highly suggest chef felixs if you want to have great good, great customer service and overall a great experience. Every time I leave the cafe with my food, I'm filled with joy because of how caring and nice everyone is that works here!

    The weekly menu.
    Terrence M.

    Chef Felix is back! And he brought the salad bar with him. They also have breakfast starting at 7:30am, rotating daily lunch specials and deli sandwiches and wraps. For a small corporate cafe tucked into the back of the building they do a pretty good job. And BBQ's on Fridays, just like the old days!

    Chef Felix and his amazing crew ready to serve!

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    Once you find this place, people are very nice, good was great. Very good value for money.

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    Great place, even if you are not an employee! Fresh salad bar, wraps, even Mole chicken!

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    Chef Felix is the man! New entree options each day and delicious sandwiches everyday.

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    Always a super friendly staff! Good variety of options, including Chef's specials, and always plenty of fresh produce.

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    Chef Felix, Mama, the whole family and everyone working here are always super friendly.

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    California English

    California English

    4.0
    (491 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$$

    Relaxing yet contemporary ambience. There is a lawn in the front for little children to run around…read more The restaurant is completely open to the outdoors but has coverage for sun and rain. Friendly and hard-working servers. Beautifully made and tasty cocktails. Food was fresh and perfectly cooked. Probably the best tasting thick "chips/french fries " that my family I've ever had (my family normally do not like the thick type of french fries)! Loved the Roast beef sandwich with flavorful thick au jus sauce and horseradish sauce. Short rib eggs Benedict with Hollandaise sauce was excellent, but the roast beef sandwich was surprisingly better. Perfectly fried hash browns (the type that I love which are like flat tater tots rather than criss-cross potatoes). Waiters surprised by daughter and my nephew with delicious birthday brownies à la mode for their birthday celebration too! Thanks for a fabulous meal at California English!

    Very disappointed with our experience. We had a reservation for the exact time the restaurant…read moreopened, yet we were left waiting outside in the wind for about 10 minutes before being seated. What made it even more frustrating was that the waitress appeared to be helping and acknowledging other guests while we continued to wait. This was especially disappointing since we had a baby with us. We were also celebrating a birthday, and our server asked if we would like the restaurant to cut the cake for us. We agreed, assuming it was a courtesy, as no fee was mentioned. When the bill arrived, we were surprised to find a $4 cake-cutting charge. Had we been informed beforehand, we could have made our own decision, but the lack of transparency left a bad impression. Overall, the service felt inattentive and the unexpected charge left us feeling disappointed. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I would not recommend this restaurant.

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    Churro shortbread cookie, Sticky toffee Madeleine and some delicious tartlet
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    Mendocino Farms

    Mendocino Farms

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    2.3 mi
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    After my appointment at the Veteran Affairs we passed by here at Mendocino Farm La Jolla…read more Our first time here so we just picked which one looks good and sounds good on the menu board. We picked PERUVIAN STEAK SANDWICH, a seared steak tossed in Spicy aji amarillo sauce, then their CHIMICHURRI STEAK BACON; it's a seared steak and applewood-smoked bacon, and also got their SMOKEY BBQ BRIOCHE SANDWICH , this one is a smoke Pork burnt ends with BBQ sauce. Every sandwich we had tasted good, but i like the most the Chimichurri Steak & Bacon, it's more to my palate, not too sweet or not too spicy. Service was quick our sandwiches were done quickly, plenty of staff go around checking the tables and greeting the customers. Parking is easy, with lots of spaces.

    I ordered take-out at 9:00 a.m. to be picked up at 11:45 a.m. The order was for 10 people, and I…read morewas bringing it directly to a business meeting. When I arrived at 11:45 a.m., the take-out counter was packed, several people deep. The woman from the counter came over to check on me and let me know that my order was in line but would take about 20 minutes. I let her know that I had arrived on time for the order I placed, but unfortunately, they were slammed and running behind, so all I could do was wait. My order ended up not being ready until 12:30 p.m., which made me extremely late to the business meeting. I will say the staff was working hard in a tough situation, especially with so many orders and people disappointed by the wait times. However, the system is clearly not well-equipped for specific order times and high volumes. I do not recommend ordering from here for time-sensitive lunches. If you do, pre-order for an earlier time and be prepared to wait.

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