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

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

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 has been around for years, so a lot of history on it. I'm not gonna get you that as I believe. I written review quite a while ago. This is the first time we've been back here for a while. And last time we were here, we actually had a Thanksgiving. Dinner here is such a cool welcoming place to walk into. Definitely feel like you've gone back in time. Service is good and friendly. After our horrible lunch, we were ready for a real pick me up. I ordered the chocolate Hershey shake. Am I friend order to cup of coffee. I asked our waiter if he would split it. There was plenty of it if you don't want to drink 2 shakes share with a friend. If you haven't been here, check it out. It's real homey comfort food, and yes, they do have macaroni and cheese and great mashed potatoes. read more

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As you can see the owner of the establishment is exactly why this place is failing. He responds to negative feedback in an immature and defensive way. That can't be good for management and his team and easy to see why this place isn't improving...just declining. I'm sure it will be out of business soon. That's too bad read more

Everything was awesome, the food delicious, the staff friendly and efficient!!! We loved our food

Good not great. Good diner food and atmosphere. We've only gone for breakfast so I can't comment on lunch items.

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

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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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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This place is good while dining it but THREE times they've messed my to go order in some aspect. They've forgotten silverware, toppings for waffle. Food is soggy or overcooked. Will not ever get food to go from here. read more

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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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

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

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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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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

Very friendly workers! Delicious matcha latte, coffee latte, croissant, and vanilla lavender scone!! The scone was huge and so yummy! The matcha was also so tasty!! The coffee and croissant were amazing as well! Love this place! read more

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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Love the proverbial mullet this place provides. Classic diner in the front with a party on the side Mexican food. Choose your poison. Want a sit down experience, eat inside. Want a classic Cali burrito, you can't find a better one than this one. It doesn'td come with pico or avocado and it's good that way. You can add it. For a cost. Good either way. read more

Classic diner feel, big menu with something for everyone! Speciality coffees are delish...my only complaint was I didn't love their style of home fries, but to each their own and I commend them for trying something different. read more

This diner is very cute and I love the nostalgia of the atmosphere. Service is great. Had a delicious burger with fries and a root beer float. read more

Had a lovely dinner at Clayton's, wasn't too packed, and such a unique place as you don't really get to see diners anymore. We tried some of their drinks, burger and chili. No complaints on the burger but the chili was pretty salty. I loved the white hot chocolate. Was definitely sweet but tasted amazing, especially when the weather was chilly outside. As a visitor from Texas, the prices were on the higher end but I can't really complain about that because that's just California! read more

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Sunday morning. There was a wait. The list went pretty quickly. We sat at the counter. Food portions were huge! Loved the little family owned shop feel. Wish I had a quarter to put in the jukebox box. Will definitely have to come by again. read more

Always happy to come here, when I'm on Coronado Island, and I make it my go to destination when I'm here once a month. The service, the atmosphere and the food are just great. Today I had the cinnamon swirl pancakes and I usually have their delicious sausage with eggs. A shout out to Max, who is my guy when I come here, and always greets me with a big smile and pays perfect attention to my gastronomic desires. read more

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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

We used the Mexican food carry out window. The asada carne burrito is nicely seasoned. The fish itself in the taco is good. The vegetable burrito just means no meat; disappointed on the lack of vegetables. The outdoor tables were filthy so we used the smaller tables next to the ice cream window. read more

So when I saw this place I only saw coffee shop. Every time I saw this place it has a giant line out the door. I always went to Starbucks and figured I would do it when I had time. Finally had the time and I wish I would have gone there more. The coffee is amazing!!! I had the Mexican mocha, the Cinnamon Honey Latte for my coffee. Then on top of that they also served breakfast and lunch items. I was awestruck with the amount of food on my plate. I had the Chef Luis Chilequilas it was very good and spicey, I love spice so fair warning to those who can't handle the heat. Everything was amazing, and more than enough food, I couldn't eat it all. On top of that I did get there Apple pie, I had it to go, so I didn't get the ice cream and didn't have it there while it was warm so I won't rate this because I didn't eat it as intended. It was good but I am sure it would have been better if I ate it at the restaurant. As for the atmosphere it was good, it had a 1940's feel and the uniforms the staff had to wear were unique and cute.i really liked the bow ties. The staff was outstanding, very friendly and social. I had a great time there and would come again and again just to try their verity of food and coffee. read more

This diner is as charming as the city of Coronado. There is a lot of quaint history and nostalgia inside if you take a few minutes to look around. Service is fantastic. The menu is extensive and it's really what you find in a typical diner. I was here for breakfast and plan to come back for both bfast and lunch. I'll break it down. Service = 5, Ambiance = 5, Menu options =5, Quality = 5, Price/Value = 2. My order of cinnamon pancakes at $14 was a ripoff quite frankly. It was two normal pancakes drizzled with a cinnamon syrup (vs swirling it into the batter) which tasted more sugary than cinnamon. The cream cheese frosting was excellent but I like maple syrup so I had to order this as a side, at $3.50. So pancakes for over $17- for real?And, the syrup had NO maple flavor, all corn syrup if you ask me. For that price I should have it served by a squirrel who tapped it from the tree.... Despite my disappointment in this item, as I looked around I definitely had food envy. I think I just ordered the wrong item. There were other menu items, that not only looked better but were at a more reasonable price. Ridiculous that you have to pay extra for the syrup to go with your pancakes- beware. The base pancakes were very good so I recommend getting just that. The side of bacon, at $7 was excellent- I asked for crispy but not burnt and they delivered. And I got 4 pieces so it made that price a 'little' more tolerable. They have a booming business - there's a long line but they work fast (without pushing you out of your table or making you feel rushed) and the quality of food was good. Too bad they don't have a cinnamon French toast because they need to ditch the cinnamon pancakes. Get the cinnamon roll instead. What bothered me was that for breakfast I felt nickeled and dimed- and we all know bfast food is not that costly. And with their turnover, they are not hurting. I spent time exploring the lunch menu and want to come back. I'll get other bfast items next time too. Loved that they sold baked goods and pies too. My review is mixed, based on the bad cinnamon pancakes and the prices. I'm looking forward to trying again, my suggestion is to ask what's most popular and take a look at what others are ordering to help guide you. Love that they have hash browns too- but you have to ask for "shredded hash browns" otherwise you'll just get their crispy diced bfast potatoes. Super cute, traditional diner with a nice menu. Just an overpriced bfast. I'm sure the tourists won't mind as you are typically willing to pay more when in vacationland. I still recommend coming and when I get a dish that is not only great but great for the price, I'll write another review. Come but ask questions and understand what you're getting. *Update after the owner's reply* If I could downgrade my rating to a 2 based on their response alone, I would. Yes, the value was so important to me that it pushed the overall rating to a 3. And, I didn't realize business owners could tell yelpers not to write a review. I stand by the fact that the maple syrup did not taste like maple, at all, and that it was outrageous to charge extra for it. I decided to look around at other breakfast restaurants, in Coronado only, including the Del and not one, not 1 out of the 7 charged extra for maple syrup. And as for your affordable prices, 6/7 charged less for pancakes. Everyone likes good food, great service and value for the price. I left feeling nickle and dimed thus the rating. The response which is a part of service gets a low rating there now. Oh, I'll come back so I can compare and, write another review. 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

Vintage, cozy and Nastalgic! By far one of the best coffee shops I have visited. I had a veggie omelette and added their spicy sausage which is made in house. My omelet arrived piping hot and looked delicious. It was big considering it was a 2 egg omelette. My first bite was delicious and my last bite was even better. The coffee was great and it's bottomless. My server Emilia was fast, courteous and very attentive. His customer service was warm and welcoming. Though the place was very busy I only waited about 5mins to be seated. I was welcomed and offered my drinks within 4mins of sitting down at my cozy table. I got my omelette in about 8mins and it was perfect. The homemade potatoes were quite tasty and different from the normal hash browns or square potato look. This was a great choice for brunch and I would recommend to everyone visiting Coronado Ca especially for the Nostalgic setting. Definitely a 5 star restaurant in my opinion. read more

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

this is a new fav of mine. clayton's is such a fun experience. loved getting to sit at the horseshoe counter, the old music, and the nice workers. it does get very crowded on weekends but it's worth the wait. read more

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We were seated outside and good thing the weather is so beautiful and sunny. Their food is delicious. The only thing I didn't give 5 star is they run out a lot of food in the menu but overall it was a great experience. read more

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During my misspent youth I remember dining at Clayton's in the 60's. Since my wife works in Coronado, she noticed the lines of customers waiting to dine at Clayton's, and decided we should go there early on a Sunday morning. All the tables were full, but the greeter offered us seats at the U-shaped counter. We were served coffee and ice water very promptly. That's when the problems started. My coffee cup (not really a mug, sort of a tea cup) had a lipstick stain on it, which I noticed after taking a sip. The coffee was not very hot, and frankly, not very good. Our server, Dren H., immediately replaced the cup with a clean one. Sadly, the replacement coffee was still not good at all. The menu calls it "great diner coffee", but it was not hot, and rather bitter. Tasted like the grounds were brewed twice, actually. My order was Eggs Benedict ($13.99) which arrived quickly. And yet, it was barely warm. The eggs were overcooked, making the yokes semi-solid. The hashbrowns were not sufficiently browned, tasting of raw potato. The portion size could never be called generous. We were both disappointed, and found out the hard way that sometimes long lines do not necessarily equate to a great diner experience. read more

This place is so cute and the food was delicious! We got the juevos rancheros and corn beef hash - extra crispy. Highly recommend!

We got there around 9am was able to find seats fairly quickly. Good coffee, decent food, and service. It was a good breakfast spot. It was bustling and good energy. I got Farmer's Market Hash with green dressing with two eggs on top. Tasty but needed some kick which I remedied with hot sauce. They have breakfast and lunch special that looked interesting. I saw milkshake that looked amazing, too. Yummm, Next time! read more

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They have the best food and service in town. It's old home cooking like the old days. No matter how busy they are, you can count on excellent service. read more

Sadly this place has left me disappointed. I work at Naval Station North Island. I decided to grab breakfast before going to work. I called at 10 am and was told it would be ready at 1015. I get there right on time and went to the pick up window and was told I had to wait in line...even though my food I called ahead...so now I have to wait an additional 10 min just to pick up food that was ready. I asked for the pancake combo with bacon and to add sausage. I open my cold food to find that I didn't even get the bacon I paid for. Never again will I waste my time at this place. I will tell all of my friends to never go there. Had high hopes that I found a great breakfast place close to work but sadly Perry's Cafe is still king for Breakfast in SD. read more

Clayton's Coffee Shop - Missing my Bacon. Food overall crappy. Pancakes were trash. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California