Clayton's Coffee Shop is one of our favorites. They have a full cafe attached and the food is amazing, the prices are great and the portions are enormous. If you looking to get a break from all the high dollar restaurants on Coronado, get your food craze of comfort food and tasty coffee and pastries at Clayton's. It's. A popular hotspot so be prepared to wait. It's definitely an unforgettable experience. They also have a dog friendly seating area for your fur babies. ‍ read more

Clayton's Coffee Shop - Veggie Croissant Sandwhich Avocado, Tomatoes, Omelet Style Eggs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

This historic, classic diner is always a pleasure to visit. Very cute corner space, street parking is not impossible by SD standards, and I love that they have a walk up window on the side of the building. The cold brew always slapsssssss, plus they have seasonal food and drink offerings, and there is a menu option for literally everyone. They also have merch! Staff is always friendly, helpful, and vibey. read more

Good option for a comfort meal in the heart of Coronado. Clayton's has been around for a long time, starting in the 30s as Gerry's before it was taken over by the Claytons in the 50s. I hadn't been here in quite a while, but some friends and I were looking for a place to have dinner on a Friday night, and didn't want to wait for 40 minutes at another place. We were able to be seated right away. I chose breakfast, and my friends chose dinner food. The fryer was broken, so some of the options like fries, etc weren't available. But there were still plenty of choices. I really liked that the home fries were slices like a potatoes Anna. They also had marble rye as a toast option, because they serve Reubens. It was solid breakfast, and my friends had enjoyed their breakfast there earlier in the day. They enjoyed their meals too, Eben taking a little bit of leftovers with them. Our server was really sweet to bring us complimentary donut holes while we were waiting for our food to arrive! I'll probably be stopping by during the film festival, when I need a quick meal. read more

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Another wonderful meal at Clayton's. Our waitress was friendly and helpful! The best server I've had in years, by far. I had the breakfast burrito and it hit the spot. The salsa is tasty but SUPER spicy. I wish they had a milder option but luckily they had Cholula. My husband had the patty melt and said it was delicious. I've had a few very disappointing meals lately at places with much higher price points and those places could learn a lot from Clayton's! Great food! Great staff! Great experience! Thank you! read more

Stopped into Clayton's for breakfast, and we couldn't have picked a better spot! We were seated at a charming outside table, perfect for people watching as folks strolled by. This place has such a cute, nostalgic feel with its old-school diner decor, and you can tell there's real heart in every detail. I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak Biscuit Sandwich ($16.99), and it was just fantastic. The crispy, flavorful chicken fried steak paired with a fried egg, rich country gravy, and melted cheddar cheese made every bite better than the last. My friend had the Corned Beef Hash Breakfast, and it was equally delicious packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The service was wonderful too, friendly and attentive without ever being rushed. It's easy to see why this spot is so popular. If you're in Coronado and want a cozy breakfast experience, Clayton's should be at the top of your list! read more

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I've always passed by this restaurant and noticed their line is long so we decided to try it out since it's always popular and busy! It was Memorial Day so we waited around 30-40 minutes. We were seated at the bar which is actually spacious. They have a huge menu of brunch items. I love the retro diner feeling and our food came out great! read more

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This "sniffed in" at 3.75 stars... We typically make dinner reservations in advance and quickly realized the error of our ways by not doing so on this trip. Thus, we decided to get pastries for the next morning with in-room fancy coffee at our hotel. The girl behind the sidewalk curbside window was very personable and helpful. I went with an OLD-FASHIONED MAPLE DONUT and an APPLE FRITTER donut. I like the old skool looks of their building. I got a buy one get one free special I am guessing since it was later afternoon. MAPLE OLD-FASHIONED CAKE DONUT: -- typical medium-large size -- not dry nor moist -- good balance of frosting to cake -- good maple flavor but not great -- medium sweet plus -- cake just not the best texture and frosting alright but not noteworthy RATING = B- APPLE FRITTER CAKE DONUT: -- small to medium-sized (smaller than normal apple fritter) -- not oily nor dry, soft and tender -- medium-plus sweet -- apple flavor clear but lack of apple chunks RATING = A- I love the curbside ordering window. read more

Highly recommend coming to this little spot in Coronado. Just a heads up it is small inside so if you're coming with a big party, it may not work for you, but it works perfect for groups of four overall the service was attentive, professional, and fast. the food was delicious and tasted homemade highly recommend read more

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

The food is always on point. I grew up eating here and come back every time I visit. They make a ton in house. I have had most everything on the menu. The coffee sucks, well at least the drip coffee. The service depends on the day. It can get busy and space if tight. If the service sucks. Maybe come on a Tuesday at 8:15am and reevaluate. The little side window is awesome too. read more

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LIVING ON ITS REPUTATION This place is a long-time Coronado institution, with an old-time ambience. And I generally love coffee shop food, so I was eager to try it. Service was prompt and friendly, and the menu is extensive. I picked chicken fried steak with eggs and potatoes, one of my go-to coffee shop dishes. The home-fried potatoes were good, and the eggs were ok though a little under-cooked. But the steak, the central part of the meal, was thin, overcooked, and tough. And the coffee was really weak. If they are serving food like that, at fairly high prices, it made me feel like their popularity is based more on their reputation than on current performance. read more

On this visit I ordered the Thanksgiving Day Dinner. It was very good, but as it's often the case with turkey breast, the turkey meat was a bit dry. Hearty portions of everything, enough so that I had to take some of it home. The wait-staff was very pleasant and accommodating. read more

I love the cute retro styled restaurant. It's in a great location in Coronado and has the old styled atmosphere almost like you're being transported back in time. The fried pickles were surprising but delicious in spears with ranch. The frisco sandwich is basically a Cesar salad in a sandwich. The service was great as we were asked frequently if we needed anything. All the food looked and smelled so good but I'd definitely come back the next time I'm in Coronado. read more

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We loved coming to Clayton's for lunch today! The atmosphere of the old school dinner was super cute!! The food tasted so good and the service was so great! Haven't had service like this in a long time! Will definitely be back! read more

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My husband meal was great chicken fried steak. I had the tuna melt. When you try tonoick up the sandwich it just fell apart . Should not be called amelt the sandwich should always be offered with a fork. One side the bread was very crispy and the other side was soft. Where thesandwich was fallen apart and your hand was greasy and oily trying to hold onto the bread/ sandwich. read more

My Husband and I were here for a week and we went to Clayton's coffee shop almost every day. I can't say enough about the wonderful service and food at this restaurant and would highly recommend.. one of my favorite drinks was the pumpkin spice latte. I had an authentic Montecristo sandwich which was very yummy and crunchy.. my husband enjoyed the chicken fried steak, with scallop potatoes, and sourdough toast in a Mexican mocha coffee. The veggie omelette is also delicious. One of our many wonderful servers was named Jexy. I would've named many more names. Had I known all of them thank you so much for the wonderful experience. read more

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I had a bad experience which turned into a good experience quickly. I was in search for a thanksgiving meal for Canadian thanksgiving. I was In luck bc the only place in Coronado that sold a thanksgiving meal was Clayton's. I ordered for our family. When we got it was missing the stuffing as listed on menu and the turkey was rubbery and pressed too many times.. We were disappointed I reached out and Andrew was very fast to make things right!! He showed excellent customer service and really cares about his customers. He happily refunded me and I will definitely be back!! Thank you Clayton's see you soon read more

Clayton's Coffee Shop - Pie not from here... pie only thing eaten... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

Old fashion greasy spoon diner on the main strip of downtown Coronado. There can be long wait times if you have a large party. There is indoor booths and bar seating. Outside seating is chairs and tables. Food is exceptional and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Any of the meals with poached eggs are great and the corned beef is cooked to perfection. Enjoyed a seasonal coffee called the vampire. Tip it's recommended that you park on one of the side streets and not on orange. There is also a free bus route during peak hours that you can travel around downtown Coronado. read more

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

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Spent 5 hours on the USS Midway and then headed over to Clayton's Cafe...WOW...excellent service and food was fantastic. My hubby had the fish and chips and I had the "The Dewey." All very good. Plus I wound up getting a side of beer-batter hand-dipped onion rings...best ever I've had! Plus, it was like being sent back to the 50s with the booths and decorations...a real treat! read more

10/10 food and food quality 10/10 service (food comes out so fast, friendly staff) 10/10 ambiance & pricing Will always recommend this place read more

A staple on Coronado island. Clayton's has been around for a long time and has the best food, great service, and has a 50s diner ambiance making it so fun to go to. The wait can get a bit long so be prepared to have a wait, but like most breakfast places it moves pretty quick. read more

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

Visited this charming breakfast spot with its authentic 50s-60s nostalgic vibe on a Friday morning around 8:30am. Perfect timing as there was no wait when we arrived, though a line had formed outside by the time we left. I needed to with an English muffin, which was not what I ordered, but it turned out to be good nonetheless. The atmosphere really transports you to a simpler time with its vintage decor and classic diner feel. Pro tip: Come early on weekends to avoid the wait. The growing line when we left suggests this place is quite popular with locals. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a traditional American breakfast experience with a dash of nostalgia! read more

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It is a good spot to catch some breakfast on the island. The coffee was good, donuts are good, for breakfast I got the steak and eggs and I have tried the country fried steak and eggs. They are both average, but it is nice to see a diner, the decor is cute and the staff was very attentive and nice. If you don't get there early you will have to wait. read more

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

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First time coming here Sun Aug 10, approx 12:30pm. Alejandra was the waitress. Seems like the only thing she remembers is handing us the bill. Had to ask other waitresses for alota things. As a business owner myself I feel the owner needsto put attention to this. Thk U read more

I've been coming here since 2016 and I adore it . The breakfast chorizo and eggs are my fav. They also have a great Reuben and chili. read more

We always love visiting Clayton's! The staff is very hospitable and they support each other. Plus, we love going back in time to the 59s. We come here for our Root beer Float and onion rings. Today, the cup of chili , side of Caesar Salad and Chili Burger hit the spot. We finished off with a slice of Banana Cream Pie. Can't wait to return soon! read more

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Here for breakfast and it was great. The menu has something for everyone and the food came out quickly and prepared perfectly. Our server was friendly, and kept the coffee coming. Setting is authentic: a 50's style diner and it appeas it's been here since the mid-century. Loved this place! read more

Tried the strawberry banana smoothie blended with orange juice, super yummy and not overly priced! The staff was very friendly :)

We ordered a bowl of each of the house soup to go and this is how much they gave me. The chili was the only filled bowl container. All the soups are way too salty and the tomato basil is extra sour. In contrast, the gramp's croissant sandwich is completely flavorless and oily. I should've seen the signs not to order the soups since it took three different waitresses and a cashier to find out what the soup of the day is. read more

Clayton's Coffee Shop - a "bowl" of tomato basil soup and chicken tortilla soup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

Clayton's is famous and I've always wanted to try it but haven't. This time, while here for work on NASNI, I stayed on the island for the first time and woke up early and biked here for brekkie before work. Not too busy on a morning at 8am during the week. We seated ourselves and were immediately greeted by a friendly young server. We told them we had about a half hour and ordered. Acai bowl, oatmeal bowl, a coffee and a cinnamon roll. All was out within only moments and our check was dropped off for our convenience since we said we were in a hurry. The acai bowl was gigantic and a great price. Probably the biggest I've ever seen and only $13. The oatmeal was a bit soggy and slimy so not the best. The cinnamon roll was SO good. Warm, soft, epic icing. Omg. The best I've ever had. Super chill vibe, very friendly, service was stellar and the menu is large Happy to have finally tried it. Saw several things I'd try next time - like any of the Benedict's. Noms. read more

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Second time here and this place did not disappoint. Mummy and I came for breakfast on Valentines day! (Her birthday was the day before). We got here at 11am and even though they were busy, we only waited 15 minutes! Dren was 10/10 fantastic. I was an anxious mess about asking for substitutions but he put my mind to ease so quick. He was super attentive, even though he had a full house. The restaurant is a little small so it felt a little loud for a moment, but the music helps you relax and enjoy the vibes of the cute diner aesthetic. Mama got chicken fried steak and I got the French toast. Pretty big portions, we left so full! Can't wait to come back(: (Tip: get the crispy potatoes!) read more

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

Friendliest staff ever. Best value in area. Came for breakfast and got an omelette. Coffee nice and strong and love the cute little cup. Seating mainly outside and the staff offered to move the umbrella at an angle to keep the sun out of our face. Cute interior too. Smaller portions and nothing crazy or off the wall. What you expect from a diner. read more

The atmosphere was awesome with the 50s dinner vibe. The jukebox was bumping great oldies hits. The service was great... you can tell the workers really love what they do and work as a team to keep their customers happy. The motor coffee beans were delicious and did not require anything added. I had the Eggs Benedict and the hollandaise sauce was phenomenal. Everyone in the group loved their dishes. I would highly recommend this place to ANYONE in the area. read more

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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

Slid in here on a Tuesday morning to celebrate my suegra's birthday. It was a chill lil spot. Super busy because it's hyped up and people call it a go to spot in Coronado. The prices are a bit high for a 50s style diner. I would say aesthetically it feels like they put their time in the little details. And so I appreciate that. It's about the entire experience not just the food or wait staff. It's a solid drink list with tons of options. It was a tough decision on what I wanted to drink which to me is a good thing. I went with the Crème Brûlée Latte. It hit the spot. Some of the food coming out didn't look as appetizing but I feel like I lucked out with my selection. I went with the Farmer Benny's Market hash The wait staff was super nice. 8 hour shifts in that environment which is non stop must be tough so I appreciate how chill they were and for continuing to check in on us and not rush us with the I don't feel like I need to go here again. I felt fulfilled coming just once. It was solid but didn't wow me. If you're a native to SD or call this place home, I'd say you should get probably visit to break it to have a change of pace from your usual spots but I wouldn't put it as a place you must bring people who are out of town to. read more

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My son loves this place so I went to try it out with him since he was paying lol. Cute diner experience although nothing super special about the food. The crowded very narrow aisles was part of the charm. The service was really good and it was really busy but not a huge wait. The noisy chaotic friendly atmosphere was cute and everyone who was there seemed to be in a great mood. read more

Clayton's Coffee Shop - Wish i could've gotten a better pic of the food before we went in on it - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

I had the corned beef hash Benedict and a cold brew. Great coffee for not being a coffee shop and the Benedict was good too. Only deducting a star for atmosphere. It was SUPER STUFFY inside. I wouldn't have enjoyed eating in such a muggy place. Had to eat outside. Which brings me to my next point, they asked everyone in line in front of me their preference; inside or outside. They literally didn't ask us though. Lol I wouldn't have cared but when I went inside to pee and felt how warm and thick the air was inside, I decided to request outside seating. Quite a bit of a wait too. The food and coffee were good, but the atmosphere , not so much. read more

Clayton's Coffee Shop - Corned beef hash Benedict. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Coronado, California

Great ambiance, super clean and organized! Delicious coffee and even more superb matcha, the price for the breakfast was a bit steep but absolutely would come back, in fact i may come back tomorrow morning! Adjalinda was our server and she was amazing, everything came out just like we wanted and she helped with our confusing order lol! When you are in San Diego, you have to come down to the island and have this amazing blast from the past diner! read more

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

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"I'll take perfect morning walks, for $1,000, Alex" Answer: What is the stroll from the Del Coronado Hotel Resort to breakfast at Clayton's Coffee Shop? If you appreciate the classics, you'll be right at home here. From the horseshoe shaped counter (the only original such one in San Diego county) cheese grits, malted milkshakes served with a smile, and the friendliest service around, this family- run, 87 year-old diner is pure heaven. read more

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Clayton's is a well oil machine run by the hostess "Ashley" and if you make your way to the breakfast bar get ready to meet my man "BLAKE"whose 15 years old with a girlfriend so he has to work, bow tie "DREN" which is nerd backwards but a professional at his finest and the beautiful "ALE" who is going to win you over with her beautiful smile and infectious energy. One of the best experiences I've had at a restaurant that's been around before my grandmother was born. I'm glad that we chose to come here. read more

Stopped by for a late breakfast (served all day) with some coworkers and we were able to be seated outside right away on a lovely Coronado morning. Our server was kind and was able to explain items on the menu. I ended up ordering Betty's biscuit bowl, and it was quite a large portion. read more

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