We aren't coffee drinkers, but we are cookie lovers, and this place delivered the goods! I had a melt-in-your-mouth Olympics-style macaroon and husband bought them nearly out of traditional chocolate chip and oatmeal raisins. Well worth the stop! read more

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

We came to Clayton's 2x during our week long trip at the request of my partner as he really enjoyed Clayton's! We were initially drawn in by the fact that it's a historical landmark & I can totally see why. It's like it's frozen and time and we're transported back to the 40's. Love it! Clayton's seems like an institution! It has a few locations on Coronado: *Clayton's Coffee Shop - this spot *Clayton's Mexican takeout -- it's at the same location as this "diner" but the window is at the side of the building with a separate menu of Mexican food offerings. You can also order coffee + donuts in the AM from this window too! *Clayton's Bakery & Bistro - a little more modern & hipster with marble tables sand le creuset mugs. We also had a delightful breakfast there. See my review on their page! I really enjoyed both items that I tried: *MACHACA SCRAMBLE (3 eggs, machaca beef, cheese served with beans or hashbrowns & a flour tortilla) - SUPER flavorful and chock full of beef! *FARMER BENNY'S MARKET HASH (hashbrowns, seasonal veggies & 2 poached eggs topped with our green goddess hollandaise (creamy avocado, jalapeno & cilantro) -- The seasonal veggies on this were so fresh & PERFECTLY cooked. It was squash, zucchini & asparagus. I had the hollandaise on the side & that was perfect for me. I practically licked this plate clean. Service was so attentive & came around asking if we needed anything multiple times - much appreciated! read more

The place was amazing!!! Old dinner vibe was definitely brought to the table and was well welcomed. The food was great with generous servings. Small portions? Nope!!! I'm '6 "1 and I eat a lot and I had to take some home which was much appreciated especially because of the price (great prices). The waitress was very nice keeping all (party of 4) our drinks refilled without asking. She was quick to understanding, patient, and entertaining. I love this diner so much and I have only been once. I am from Michigan and was touring and enjoyed this so much to make it a must see again location. Love you guys so much!! read more

$14.72 C- bacon breakfast burrito, the hash-brown could've been crispier, the salsas could've been spicier and it could've been meatier

A must visit breakfast that doubles as a time capsule. Remember the music box at the cafes with the scrolling menu and analog number and letter buttons... They still have those at each booth. Next time I think I'll sit at the counter so the experience will be more like a 50s vibe and I will ask the waitress if I can call her Flo! From Mel's Diner not Progressive :) Breakfast was eggscellent and service was on point! A must see establishment for breakfast near The Del. read more

Great service and even better breakfast for dinner! Made a stressful week go away much faster. read more

Clayton's Coffee Shop - Had a very stressful week and Clayton's breakfast for dinner with cappuccino was the ticket! Great service and very good food. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

I never leave reviews, but today I just couldn't help it. Stayed at the Hotel Del for Mother's Day weekend and wanted take-out for my Mother's Day breakfast because we knew everywhere would be packed. Thought we'd give Clayton's a try because of the amazing reviews. My husband called in our order at 630am, went to the order/take-out window around 645am for pick-up. The restaurant was not at all crowded or busy yet. He went way before "the rush". We ordered an acai bowl, veggie omelette (w/ham), asked for extra crispy potatoes, subbed the toast for french toast (yum! so excited!), a cup of strawberries & bananas, a rise & shine coffee and an iced vanilla latte. He came back and the potatoes weren't crispy, but that didn't bother me because he had to walk back to the hotel and they were expected to be a bit steamed in the box (which is why I asked for them crispy). But then, my omelette was missing the mushrooms . It was the main reason why I wanted the veggie omelette. I even second guessed myself thinking maybe it was my mistake, but I double checked the menu and it does say mushrooms are in the omelette. They asked my husband if he needed utensils and condiments. They gave one set of utensils, which is fine whatever. How would they know this huge breakfast w/two coffees were for 2ppl + toddler? For condiments, we got salt & pepper packets. That's fine I guess, but does french toast not come with butter and syrup anymore? Is ketchup not a condiment? Maybe they just don't have ketchup packets? Yes, it's partially husband's fault for not checking and not asking for specific condiments, but I also think this falls on quality of service even if it's a take-out order (AND while the restaurant wasn't chaotic). I guess that's part of the downfall of ordering out though. But dang, did I want my mushrooms + small side of french toast topped with powered sugar, smothered with butter and drowning in syrup. I'm pregnant with baby #2 so maybe this is just my hormones raging, lol. I'll let go of the utensils and condiments, but I feel gypped on the mushrooms. We did add a tip as we always do (even for take-out) because times are rough on everyone and we believe in pushing good karma into the universe. Annnd, they still get a couple of stars from me because the coffee was good. Omelette was still good even if it was missing the mushrooms. Le sigh. read more

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The Apple pie is amazing!!! Just go for the pie!!! The other food was ok as well but the pie was worth the review.

Food was excellent, we had a veggie omelette and the hash Platte and both was delicious! Only thing I strongly disliked was the lavender latte, tasted incredibly chemically. Staff was nice. I would say though you might want to rethink if you come there with a stroller. It is incredibly narrow and loud in there, but they do offer seats outside. read more

This was a cool place on the strip of Coronado. We ordered the burger, which was a great meat quality burger, apple pie and the brownie sundae. The service was very friendly, the food came out pretty quickly and it had a cool diner vibe. A good place to come to if you want good classic American food with cool diner vibes. read more

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The grill closes 30 mins before the published closing time. So if you want to eat the actual closing time is 30 mins before the advertised time. I have a problem with this. Either stay open during hours or don't. You shouldn't have to know the local rules. Response: We were there last Night 4/21/24 at 8:30 and were told we could have desert. The grill was Closed. There were 4 in our Party and instead of a nice hefty dinner tab...we got 2 milkshakes and a piece of Pie...and went home and made Dinner. We would love to come back but we need the grill to be open so we can eat, or let us know when the grill closes. read more

Egg Benedict was awesome Veggie omelette was fantastic Beautiful ambience More fun sitting at the center table but outside was nice too.. read more

Ordered hamburger medium rare & it came well done. Food took very long to deliver. Pancake was dry. Not a good meal.

The service is good and the food is decent. One thing that I can't understand is why the servers always bring everyone a huge glass of water without anyone asking for water. Often I see the glasses sit there without a sip being taken. The owner of the business is wasting money on water, energy, detergent and labor. Also, environmentally this is all causing extra unnecessary pollution. read more

Had an amazing time here this morning. When we arrived the shop looks very iconic. Step inside and you won't be disappointed, the ambiance is straight out of the 50's. The menu was awesome and the food was even better. This spot is amazing for photos. The staff was very friendly and helpful to special requests. When I look for a diner this is what I think of to compare it to. Now Clayton's will be my measuring stick for diners. read more

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What a cute diner! We stopped in for breakfast, tried pancakes, a bagel, a breakfast burrito, and the two egg breakfast. Everything was delicious and came out amazingly fast. Our server was super friendly and energetic for our early breakfast, glad we showed up early because it was super busy when we finished. Great way to start the day! read more

Amazing place, my family and I always enjoy to go to take breakfast, lunch or dinner, everything is delicious

A cute local diner right on Orange/75 in downtown Coronado. I've been here a few times when I had family visiting in town and with my husband. He is stationed on the Navy base and it's on the way home from work. I stopped here on a Thursday afternoon in January and was able to walk right into the u shaped counter bar seating. For a breakfast combo, I paid a reasonable $20 for my meal and $25 with tip. Overall if you want classic diner style breakfast/brunch and coffee, give this place a try! They have so many sweet treats and occasional seasonal specials. read more

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Delightful breakfast all day place on a sunny corner. Prefer outdoor seating but there is diner seating available. Outstanding service! Great holiday drinks. Meal portions are huge. We liked the homemade corned beef hash. Great photo op!! read more

This place is awesome!! Fun 80s diner vibes with friendly servers and amazing food! Not only is the food extremely tasty, but the portion sizes are huge!First time in a long time that any of us haven't been able to finish our meals due to being so full. Only had about a 10 minute wait for a party of 4 on a Friday morning and the food came out very quickly. Didn't get a picture but the cinnamon roll was to die for (coming from someone who usually doesn't like cinnamon rolls). Highly recommend this place! read more

Clayton's Coffee Shop - Spicy Sausage BLTA & Eggs with Hashbrowns - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

We had a four-day getaway and walked by Clayton's and thought we give it a try. The food did not disappoint. We ordered chicken fried steak sandwich. Delicious. Cheese omelette with a side of sausage and bacon. The sausage was very good. And of course we had to try the cinnamon bun and it was amazing. All in all the food, ambiance, our waiter Dren, and prices were good. We surely will be back if we are in the area again. read more

What a funky cool diner! Love the food and vibe at this Coronado eatery. My mom raved about the corned beef hash, which was made with shredded corned beef instead of the canned mushy stuff. The burgers are excellent: 1/3 lb patties, cooked to order and served with a generous side of fries. My Cuban panini really hit the spot: piled high with ham, pork, melted cheese and pickles, it was grilled perfectly and was the perfect portion for lunch. Try their old fashioned milkshakes, root beer floats and house-made pies too. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Regret to say my return visit wasn't as good as my first. I ordered chicken fried steak and eggs, hash browns (crispy), and sourdough toast. Here's what I experienced: the breading on the steak was moist and didn't hold; the hash browns were over-seasoned (very salty), and I don't recommend "crispy", as mine were that on a whole other level; my toast was, well, not toasted. Lastly, a side of ketchup in a small serving cup filled about 1/3 of the vessel, adding up to 1 ketchup packet. Just not a good breakfast plate. On a positive note, my wife liked her bagel sammie, and the staff are definitely adhering to COVID protocols. Cheers! RS read more

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Food Critics are back: Super cute diner with tons of breakfast and lunch choices. I got the french toast and hash browns. They weren't everything and the kitchen sink, but they still satisfied my need of french toast in the morning. The fish n chips were frozen but when served were still hot and tasted fresh. The place was nice with a 50's aesthetic and we'd definitely be back to try more. PEACE OUT - FOOD CRITICS read more

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

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Decided to have breakfast here after my morning walk and they did not disappoint! Excellent food and location and prices are average for the area. We had the House Fritata, Breakfast wrap and the iced Vietnamese brew..everything was on point and food servings were proportional. Will definitely comeback again to try their fresh baked goods. read more

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unfortunately the host told us it would be 30 minutes for a table and it was almost 2 hours. at that point we had declined to put our name in elsewhere because the wait was longer but it probably would have been shorter. not worth the wait! tremendous waste of time! Very frustrating. read more

I've been to this establishment a few times over the years, and the food's great and everything - but do you have to have the front doors wide open when it's below 45f outside? read more

Classic diner vibe. Go to spot when im there. Hometown feel. Never ever had a bad meal there. Service is awesome. Their workers are very attentive and committed. Even writing this I am craving it right now read more

Loved it. Nothing better than coffee from a breakfast place like this. Food was great. Staff was really nice. Definitely recommend. read more

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We stopped here on a whim as we were taking an after lunch walk. The banana cream pie was delicious! We also enjoyed the root beer float and their special pancake iced latte. Our server was welcoming and friendly, which was the cherry on top! read more

We came here recently (shoulder season) as I had never tried it but wanted to. Love the vibe of the old school diner. The staff were very friendly. Service was great. Unfortunately we sat at the very back booth and someone in the semi-open kitchen kept banging very loudly on some kind of machinery maybe? It was jarring it was so loud. Would not recommend sitting in the back booth. Maybe the ice cream maker wasn't working lol. The food was pretty good. My mom had the oatmeal with berries and I had the BLAT with spicy sausage. The sausage was really good. The sandwich was somewhat dry. I think they could do with more quality ingredients. Both the lettuce and avo were brown. read more

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It seems like a little diner when you walk in, but the food is incredible; excellent quality and large portions. Some of the best corned beef hash I've ever had. The banana ricotta pecan pancakes and the Florentine eggs Benedict are to die for. Definitely recommend. We arrived at 8:00 on a Saturday morning, and it was just starting to get busy. read more

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

The food is so good and the service is amazing. I got the breakfast wrap and the flavors were so uniquely delicious. The restaurant feels so upbeat and full of life and I really recommend it!! read more

PHENOMENAL! Great service, great food, great prices!!! Right next to the beach so it was great after a long day in the sun!

My college bestie and I came out on a Friday around lunchtime and were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away since it looked really busy. Seating is crowded, but there's space both inside and out. We got a booth, which had a cute little jukebox that added to the 50's diner vibe. Everything was clean, if a bit cramped. The server was super friendly and spent a couple minutes chatting, which really added to the experience (as opposed to being all business and no small talk). Food was great - we had egg sandwiches with house made spicy sausage, which was awesome! Props for not just buying ready made sausage! There was GF bread as well, which was "the good stuff." Not crumbly or hard, but nice and fluffy. And the Mexican mocha was perfect! I had it iced with almond milk. It wasn't watery with melting ice or overly sweet. I would definitely brave Coronado crowds in the summertime again to hit up this place! read more

Since when is an order of sweet potato fried $10.76!!! My goodness. I couldn't believe, paid for it since I placed a phone order but NEVER again read more

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

There is not a cuter diner to grab a bite in town. If there is, show it to me! This was my first time at Clayton's, and the vibes around the area were fantastic. Got seated quickly on a Saturday, coffee was good and food was filling. Afterwards it is a great place to take a leisurely walk and enjoy the sun. Such a great "small-town diner" vibe. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face! read more

Clayton's Coffee Shop - Cinnamon Honey Latte Mexicana Scramble - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

First time here, and so glad we rode our bikes here! Cute little diner-like place. Emily was very friendly and attentive to our needs. Coffee was refilled without having to wait too long. It was pretty busy for 10am on a Tuesday morning but the service was great! Our food was freshly made and all of our requests were on point. Tried their veggie omelette and so yummy! Son had the BLTA and it was huge! There was no skimping on the avocado slices which made the sandwich sooo yummy. The breakfast sandwich and potatoes were great!!! Will be back to taste their others dishes next time. Thank you for a wonderful time and great Tuesday morning read more

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Food & service was incredible. It's small and cozy. Delicious chilaquiles and biscuits and gravy will be back for sure. read more

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Found this quaint coffee shop awesome service , Good food except it's really hard to find vegan options in a cafe like this :( But overall such a good experience to try very mellow old vibe Check it out if you're in the Coronado area read more