Food was good, lots of options. Typical breakfast diner food. Was not busy on a weekday morning in Spring read more

Clayton's Coffee Shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

This place is not it. Coffee is so watered down, ordered a double shot and it tasted like straight water, and the brownies are OLD. The chocolate was literally discolored and it was not even good. Don't have the words COFFEE SHOP in bold on your business if your coffee is going to be straight water it's embarrassing. read more

Clayton's Coffee Shop - discolored chocolate in brownie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

I found the receipt! Leila N. was our wonderful server! She's the best! Can't wait to be back at Clayton's Coffee Shop!

This is my second time popping into Clayton's. The food is always delicious. Staff is always so warm and welcoming. The bistro is small but on a warm morning there is a lovely back patio. However, even on a cold rainy day like we had on Tuesday a lovely hot cup of coffee was perfect with our brunch. read more

Seriously? Walked in ordered an Americano and the cashier stated that the barista called out so no coffee at the coffee shop ! Parking sucks ! Never again read more

This spot was underwhelming. The pictures of this place and the food look a lot nicer online than in real life. With that being said, the taste of everything was still pretty good. Nothing special. If youre into the old fashioned diner vibes then this place may be for you. But it wasnt anything special or note worthy for me. The service was very good though and I appreciated that aspect. Overall this place was cute but the food and the prices did not make it worth coming back :/ read more

Clayton's Coffee Shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

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Classic 50's diner vibe but with much better food. Corned beef hash Benedict was delicious! Even the coffee was good, which isn't typical for a diner. Very friendly staff. A little noisy but that's pretty standard stuff for a diner. Would definitely go back and try one of the homemade pies. read more

We stopped in for brunch and are we glad we did. Cinnamon Rolls are Awesomeness. We were happy with all of our orders. The country fired steak was really good. My som lived his burger. He said yelpem 5 strs dad. Lol. Our service was also excellent. We had multiple asking if we were okay or needed anything. Excellent team work. We would definitely go back. Probably tomorrow. read more

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One of my timeless favorites! My husband and I have been going here for years and they never disappoint. The club and crinkle cuts are my go to and although not pictured, the ranch is the perfect dip. The banana cream pie is literally the best I've ever had and one of the reasons we always come back. It's almost always busy and has a wait but it's well worth it. We went in today and was told it was about a 45-60 minute wait but was seated in less than 15 minutes, I'd highly recommend just waiting nearby instead of walking around because if they call you're name and you're not there they will move onto the next. Service is great and although it's super busy they kept our coffees full the whole time. Ambiance is retro and they have a classic coffee kind of feel. Overall great and will definitely be back! read more

Clayton's Coffee Shop - Homemade Banana Cream Pie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

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Great old school coffee shop. Large counter seating area. Outdoor seats. The food was good. The place has character, vibes, good clientele. It fits the community well. read more

This place was amazing. The chili cheese fries are so flavorful and very unique in its taste. I had the smores mocha drink and it was so good, the right amount of milk, coffee, and whip cream. We also ordered a BLT with a fried egg and avocado and it was your regular sandwich but still tasted great. The sweet potato waffle fries were also cooked perfectly. The service was great, they attended to us as needed and were super polite. The entire look and vibe of the diner was so cute and nostalgic. I will definitely be coming again! read more

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Decent food. The window on the outside is incredibly slow. Everything is generally overpriced. There needs to be more competition to this restaurant on Coronado. This place is average at best. read more

Great place for a quick stop-and-eat. The place was packed indoors, but outside had a take-out option from which individuals could find a table and eat outside. The service was average--somewhat slow due to the amount of customers. However, portions are relatively large, and there was a variety of choices to choose from. I would come back again, but be prepared to wait at least 20 min for your sandwich. read more

Clayton's Coffee Shop - Takeout area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

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Clayton's is definitely a popular spot for breakfast on Coronado and I can see why! It's a very tourist-y place and very busy, especially on the weekends, so you have to be okay with waiting in line for a bit. We didn't have to wait any longer than 15 minutes and once we were in, we were taken care of right away. It's a cute little diner atmosphere and feels very old-school like, which made it fun. We sat at the counter and had a great time. I got the chicken fried steak, while my friend got their chicken and waffles. We also split their famous house made cinnamon roll. Soooo good! Fantastic breakfast, will definitely be back. read more

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Great food and people and love the old diner atmosphere. Breakfast omelet is what we had and was good

this place is busy for a reason. the food is great, there's plenty of options (even for fussy kids) and everything is served fresh and hot. great atmosphere also in a real '50s diner. service is friendly and efficient. highly recommend. also want to give a shout out to our server, Hector. He was fantastic. read more

Clayton's Cafe in Coronado delivered a great breakfast experience. I ordered the breakfast burrito, which was flavorful and satisfying. Service was impressively fast, making it a perfect stop for a quick morning bite. The outdoor seating added a nice touch--great for enjoying the Coronado breeze. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area! read more

I went here recently for breakfast. I had an omelette with rye toast and potatoes. The food was all really delicious, with generous portions. I enjoyed the atmosphere of a diner in the 50s. We ate at the counter. The servers were all so helpful and friendly, really top notch hard workers. I loved the way they worked together to ensure each patron was taken care of. This is a must for a classic, yummy breakfast! read more

Best hole in the wall diner that I will forever come back to anytime we visit. Must go!!!

This is probably the best breakfast spot on the island. Everything I have had here has been great. Had the scramble yesterday and it was amazing with great taste. Desserts are great as well Lots of seating inside and outside Customer service is excellent read more

Stopped here cause it was one of the few places open at the time. Friendly staff. Took a bit for the food to come our but it was good. Typical American fast food read more

Cute old diner time Capsule . Food was good service good busy as it was day before 4th July Celebrations. Waited like 20 minutes or so not bad . The only issue was that they took out order and we never saw our waitress and then order apple pie came cold no ice cream when we assumed and then said wanted warm with ice cream. They did bring it out but waited for a bit and we had already paid . read more

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good spot to get breakfast when in coronado. the restaurant itself is very cute and has a very fun old school diner feel. the menu is quite large so odds are there is something for everyone in your party. Clay's burrito and the chicken and waffle are both really delicious and quite filling as well. the coffee is also really yummy too. the wait staff are nice enough but in can definitely feel a little chaotic and crowded when it is busy as the space between tables is not very large. it is a little expensive but I would not say overpriced as it is quite filling and delicious. this is generally where we get breakfast when in coronado as it is in a great location in terms of proximity to the downtown portion of coronado as well as the beach and the del and the food is pretty good. I would definitely recommend visiting here for breakfast at least once when in coronado read more

Great local business with indoor and outdoor seating. A nice counter inside with a definite 1950s vibe. Service was fast and friendly. Ample portion sizes. I had the vegetable / egg croissant sandwich. Well cooked eggs, good amount of veg, nice portion of avocado. Breakfast potatoes were different, thin / au gratin sliced potatoes - little on the firm side, but still tasty after a little bit of added salt and pepper. This was bumped to a 4 star based on the slice of home made coconut cream pie I got to go. Crust was thick, good crisp. Custard was perfect, good amount of coconut. I should have gotten two slices! read more

The One That Got Café Clayton's is a real old-timey diner that has roots that go back to the '40s and serves up classic American breakfast specialties, as well as a limited Mexican menu. I stopped by real quick like a bunny to grab some caffeine to power me through the rest of the afternoon while we were visiting Coronado at their convenient side ordering window. The Good: *Filthy Chai Latte (Chai w/ ×3 shots of espresso) was #fuckingdelicious. Nice blend of Chai spices that stood up to the three shots of espresso and had just the right creaminess from the oat milk. *Fast, friendly service *Exterior ordering window for quick drink to-go orders *Open daily at 5 a.m. The Meh: *Popular spot that's really busy even in the late afternoons, so be prepared to wait. The Ugly: *Unnecessary $1 upcharge for oat milk. Every other type of "milk" (vegan or not) was free but not oat. I'm not being cheap; it's just one of my pet peeves when restaurants do bizarre upcharges for no good reason, like charging extra for brown rice vs. white rice. It's like a health-based luxury tax. =/ TLDR: Fantastic chai and service. I would love to come back and enjoy a slice of pie or maybe even try some breakfast at some point. #NextTimeGadget read more

Clayton's Coffee Shop - Dirty Chai Oat Milk Latte w/ and Extra Shot ($7.49 [$4.99 + $1/oat milk + $1.50/shot]) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

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Good options for gluten-free breakfast. (GF bread, pancakes, even biscuits) Oatmeal was steel cut (yum!) Scrambled eggs were fine. Nice ambience. read more

Quaint little restaurant. The employees all seem to love their jobs and just being there. The restaurant is really small. The music playing and the atmosphere are wonderful. My steak omelette was packed full of goodness. My husband had a hair in the food which the quickly replaced. The donut holes were amazing. The gravy was true sausage gravy. The waiter was really nice. read more

Delicious burgers, old school vibes, and great service. Loved the nostalgia of the old diner.

Great authentic breakfast and lunch location! Great vibe, wonderful selections, varied enough to please ANY palette! Very shabby chic vibe with old iconic touches, such as diner style counters with jukeboxes mounted ( throwback to those 60's days) !! Waitstaff is friendly and moving around quickly to serve the many customers dropping by. Great find! Especially if you're longing for breakfast, long after many other locations have stopped serving it. Loved the food, and the vibe. GO on and get your breakfast ON! read more

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Staying at the Del Coronado so I was looking for a breakfast spot for a short Sunday walk. They are a half mile from the resort so it was the perfect distance on a perfect Sunday morning. The reviews mention the 1940-50's diner vibe and that's exactly what it is. Totally old school legit diner. Walk in and seat yourself so says the sign, so I took a spot at the counter near the open kitchen. At 7:30 am I was only the second customer but a half our later it was full. Staff was very attentive. I ordered the Carnitas & Chorizo Hash breakfast special. It had everything you need, eggs, chorizo, carnitas, black beans, potatoes, pico de gallo, and a dollop of sour cream. It had just enough heat to feel it at the back of your throat but not to overwhelm the flavors which were great. Highly recommended. read more

Bad diner food. Of our four selections of luncheon selections all were on bar with truck stop food. Very disappointing. Google rate 4.6... not even close. I would give it 2 stars. One order came out then two more came out and finally the fourth after 10 minutes. read more

Five stars for ambiance & service, we were just smitten with this fabulous fifties diner, definitely one of a kind and not to be missed! My friend enjoyed his breakfast and it looked tasty. Had to deduct two stars for the worst tuna melt I've ever had. It arrived with the tuna so steaming hot I could not touch it. All the cheese had melted out onto the plate. I literally pulled it apart and waited as steam continued to waft, hoping to cool it down so I could take a bite. Finally, I picked it up only to find the other side a soggy mess. This obviously had been thrown into a microwave for some odd reason, so disgusting. Sent it right back. Will definitely stop by again just to sit & enjoy this little gem, try something else and a wonderful step back in time! read more

Good diner, big portions, fast service, standard food. Lots of options, something for everyone. Their sandwiches were delicious! Cute set up and in a happening part of town. read more

This review is strictly for the to-go coffee window as we have not tried sitting down for a meal here yet. My boyfriend is stationed in coronado, therefore I visit a lot and one of the places that's a must-go every time for me is Clayton's coffee. I'm writing this in 2023 where the prices of food, coffee...practically EVERYTHING, has gone up. On one of our usual weekend mornings, we stop by Clayton's, ordered the following: -large iced coffee -regular (idk it's like the wake up drink but practically black iced coffee with a shot of espresso) -a lil bag of donut holes that had about 6 in them What's the total you may ask? A whopping. $5.30. If you go to any other coffee shop, you'll be lucky if you can buy hot water with flavoring for that price. It is absolutely insane to me how cheap this place is as I cannot even find anything in that price point back where I live in NorCal (not the bay so cheaper cost of living than San Diego). Quality is always good and consistent. I really wish there was a place like this back home! :( for now it'll just be reserved for my monthly SD visits. read more

You cannot go wrong with this place! The food is scratch made, consistent and fairly priced. What more can you ask for from a diner? read more

The diner atmosphere was amazing! We loved the breakfast that we had here earlier much! Food and service was amazing!!!!

Awesome breakfast !!!! Had the huevos rancheros and they were fantastic. Cinnamon bun was big enough to share with at least one other. Kitchen was quick; our server Dren was very attentive and fast at topping the coffee. We came back the next day & he remembered us. First class service !!! Get there early to beat the line !!! Love the atmosphere. Order the breakfast potatoes !!!! read more

Clayton's Coffee Shop - Huevos Rancheros - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

Clayton's always has a bunch of people waiting for breakfast outside. It has a cozy diner feel, and all the standard diner breakfast choices. This is Coronado, so understand that if you add sides like bacon, know that it adds up quick! One of us went with the Denver omelet, sausage on the side was good, one person had the avocado toast, and one person the breakfast burrito - which is very good. They have some interesting potatoes on the side for breakfast that are sliced thin and are crispy - something between hashbrowns and cubed potatoes that were really good. The gluten free pancake was ok and pretty good with syrup and butter. They always kept the coffee refills going - a key measuring stick for a good breakfast place! If you don't have time to sit down, get a burrito or breakfast sandwich and coffee outside at the nearby window! read more

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Came here with some friends for breakfast on a Saturday morning. For a Saturday it was busy, but the wait wasn't actually very long which was surprising. The decor is cute, like an old fashion diner. Bathrooms available and well taken care of. I got the yogurt with granola and bananas due to some diet restrictions, but the rest of my friends we ate with enjoyed their food and the biscuits and gravy was so good. Our server was attentive and did a wonderful job. Prices of the food was amazing, especially being in coronado. For two adults ordering average meals it was around 35 dollars for the both of us... and my husband got a steak lol. Only downside I didn't like was the walkways to tables and such are very narrow. Other than that, I would come again! read more

What a happy restaurant to visit. Music was oldies from the 80's so it was perfect! Heard songs I had not heard in quite a while. It is a small place but big on service and food. I had a sandwich and soup. The BLT was perfect. Bacon cooked crisp but not burned and the lettuce and tomatoes cut just right that they don't fall out of the sandwich. The tortilla soup had a spice to it that made me wish I could order a bigger bowl. Other ordered the French dip with au jus he did not talk only focused on his delicious food. We shared Mac and cheese. What a great surprise it was really creamy and the bread crumbs just added to the taste. We also shared a cherry milk shake. Wow! Highly recommend. It was maraschino cherries. Very good and pretty too. Service was excellent. Very efficient and friendly. This is on my list to visit next time too. Want to try breakfast. read more

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