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    Connie's

    4.5 (634 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    CONNIE'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Biscuits and Gravy with hash browns
    Jim S.

    This is a really nice diner hidden away in Vista near Rancho Buena Vista High School on Melrose Ave. I ride my bike down this street often and had no idea Connie's was tucked away in this shopping center. We had a really nice breakfast and sat outside for sidewalk dining. They have 6 or so tables inside and a like number outside. Connie was very friendly and attentive during all parts of our meal. I had the ham & cheese omelette with home fries and sourdough toast. Coffee was also hot and tasty. Others in my party had the biscuits and gravy with hash browns and also a kids meal with a pancake, sausage and an egg. Really enjoyed ourselves and When the meal was over Connie brought out 3 peanut butter and jelly cookies. Never had one before but it was still soft and warm and delicious. Def going back!!

    You should try this small restaurant. I went there for lunch yesterday which was my first visit. It is a modest, storefront restaurant, run by the owner, Connie, and her son. Although I don't often eat red meat, I had to try the meatloaf sandwich after seeing it on the menu. It was delicious. The bread was lightly toasted perfectly. The meatloaf thick and flavorful, with a light tomato crust, just like my mom used to make. The potato salad was homemade, with the peels on--a far cry from the commercial version one usually finds. My friend had the French-dip sandwich, which he found to be equally wonderful. I am looking forward to going back to further explore the menu at this wonderful little restaurant. By the way, Connie offers take-out dinners once a week, the menu being "her choice."

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    Princesa L.

    First time trying this place and it is good! I was very surprised by how hot the food was. I went to the gas station and starbucks and just got back and then Xu delivered the food. he must have been speeding because it was still hot. I appreciate that greatly. I tried the biscuits and gravy because the last time I had it elsewhere, it was not good. But this dish was great! it was a lot for me so I barely finished one biscuit of the Biscuits & Gravy. I didn't finish the stage and the inky thing I ate in its entirety was the scrambled egg. For the Little Piggy , it looked good but I didn't try it. However, all of it was eaten. And I really had a hankering for Pancakes, so I ordered that and it was good. I ate a quarter of it and then my bf finished all of the other plates. I will definitely order from this place again.

    Biscuits & Gravy with scrambled eggs.
    Barb G.

    The building is Small but mighty good food. We have been to Connie's before and it never disappoints. Always plenty of food for the price and the service is always on point. Today we had biscuits and gravy. It came with eggs to order, hash browns and a sausage patty. Delicious on all fronts. Connie has been at this location for 11 years and she and her son have a great place. Plenty of to go orders for a Sunday at 8:00 am. Her bill comes with homemade specialty cookies. Today was orange, cherry, and white chocolate!! Divine!!

    Western Bacon Cheeseburger (we did not cheese)
    Brittany C.

    Visiting our family in Vista and they recommended for all of us to go to Connie's... I underestimated how great this food would be. I get why they have such amazing reviews! The food was so, so good. We ordered the grilled roast beef (delicious!), the western burger (delicious!), the Hawaiian burger (also delicious), the Reuben (oh my gosh so good), and three French dips... you can't go wrong with any of it! And she cooks everything herself, real marinated meats, slow cooking, and you can taste the difference in her food vs a standard processed restaurant. Can't wait to go back.

    Delicious sausage and gravy eggs Benedict. Perfectly cooked hash browns.
    Sandy A.

    Perfectly perfect fluffy pancakes, soft fluffy eggs and delicious biscuits and gravy! Breakfast food done well and at a price point that won't break the bank. This is a neighborhood place and the customers call the owner, Connie, by name. It is a tiny little diner with additional seating outside. The decor has cute signs on the walls that you can read while you wait. This is how breakfast food is done right. Connie is no-nonsense so don't go in trying to customize stuff or you might get the side-eye. But you can see how much the owner cares for the regulars and when she has time she will stop and chat- but the place is busy so go early. This is a classic breakfast diner where you go to get good food- plain and simple. It's a local place and it's delicious. I wish there were more places like it.

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    Relaxed and friendly family cafe with good food at a reasonable price. Nice place to go with your friends.

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    4 years ago

    Bland generic products frozen pre-made coffee is old cheap and awful. WY over priced compared to quality.

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    3 years ago

    Had my first meal at Connie's, had the French Dip. It did not disappoint me, it was delicious!!!

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    Really fresh homemade food. Connie the owner is very welcoming. Prices are reasonable. I'll definitely come back!!!!

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    5 years ago

    This place is closed. Yelp needs to be updated. Yelp is telling me I need to write more to post this so words words words words words words.

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    3 years ago

    The food is always freshly prepared and service is friendly. Great spot for delicious soup and healthy salad. Fair price too.

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    Ask the Community - Connie's

    Do they allow dogs on patio?

    Yes. Only in the patio only

    French toast looks good, but do they have real maple syrup?

    Mrs Butterworth on the table, didn't ask if they had real maple - the apple pie French toast didn't need it.

    Do they have gluten free options?

    The staff was very knowledgeable when I asked them about this dining in; the gluten-free items are not printed on the menu but the servers are very aware of gluten sensitivities and there are many safe options that they can suggest. I am very… Read more

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    4.5
    (169 reviews)
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    I can't believe that I have never been here already. I had a BLT and hibiscus iced tea. My hubby…read morehad a great looking breakfast burrito. We will be coming back and vow to try something new every time we eat there. Everything is made in house and there's something for everyone on the menu. Staff are friendly and service was quick! Only thing of concern is that the bathroom was out of service.

    ​Read carefully before you consider giving this place a single penny, she doesn't deserve your…read morebusiness​! ​I don't know HOW this place has 4.5 stars overall. ​I got there at 9am on a Monday with a co-worker. We ordered coffee and then started working on our laptops. From the get go we could tell the cashier woman was NOT a friendly person, it was like we were annoying her by being in her cafe. Our goal was to work there for the day and eat lunch there as well. There were hardly any other customers in the place the entire time we were there. At about 11:20 the cashier woman came to our table with our original receipt and showed us the time stamp on the receipt and said, "I told you you can only be here for about an hour, this is not the kind of cafe where you can sit and work all day." I said, "It's only 11:20, it's not even lunch time, we planned on ordering lunch here as well." She just walked away and said nothing. ​We should have left but we were in the middle of working. We did end up ordering food, 2 avocado toast dishes. They made one of them incorrectly and they tasted just OK. We certainly didn't tip her and we certainly will NOT be going back there EVER again. There are other reviewers who feel the same way about this woman, read carefully before you consider giving this place a single penny, she doesn't deserve your business. W​e are always looking for nice little cafes to work from, she could have gotten 2 new customers for life, instead she gets this review and maybe one day will learn a lesson.

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    Inside area, a few tables available.
    Inside area, a few tables available.
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    Silverback Breakfast & Cafe

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    4.7
    (532 reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    Delicious every single time! Friendly staff! Love this spot…read moreWe get the same waiter a lot, he's always happy and quick

    We knew we were going to be in Vista and wanted to try something new and the shining Yelp reviews…read moreare what convinced us to stop by! They were not exaggerating! This place is like if your favorite local coffee shop and bakery doubled as a delicious breakfast restaurant with fair prices for huge portions. The decor and ambiance were very nice and modern, plenty of deep wood tones to make it feel warm and inviting. We ordered a latte flight because their coffee drinks all sounded so good that we couldn't decide and we definitely don't regret it. We could tell each drink was crafted so intentionally because the flavors were very distinct and accurate to their menu descriptions, all without covering up the flavor of the espresso. The barista offered to let us know which drink was which once she served us, and I wouldn't shut up the whole time about how this place was made for people like us who love coffee and just want to try everything. I will be coming back for a full sized Spider Monkey (great spiced mocha flavor+loved the crunchy texture that's reminiscent of java chips!). We had the House Hash and Choriquiles which BLEW US AWAY COMPLETELY. There was so much flavor in the salsa and also in the side of beans. I'm talking about the kind of flavor that's punchy and addicting and just plain unforgettable. Shoutouts the cook on the egg station for making my sunny-side up eggs perfectly. You know their staff are at the top of their game when you order your dish with no sour cream and no avocado and a server (who did not take your order) notices they're missing from your plate and offers to have the kitchen remake it! I was so impressed by the level of scrutiny and immediacy, there's just no better way to show how great the service was. Everyone here is helpful, personable, and definitely cares for their customers and the quality they put out. First visit yet we already know we're going to become regulars. Truly an amazing first impression.

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    Their updated dining room
    Their updated dining room
    Crispy chicken melt & fries
    Crispy chicken melt & fries
    Inside "bar" area.

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    Inside "bar" area.
    Eureka!

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    4.0
    (908 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    Outdoor seating
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    sat. 6/28/2926. Sofia was awesome time. We had a great time at Eureka happy hour after 9pm. Callie…read morewas great too. We highly recommend Eureka!

    You guys. Seriously. This place is SO GOOD!!! There are just so many positive aspects…read more.. From the moment we walked in the hostess was super friendly and seated us right away. She brought over crayons and coloring pages for my 4 year old and then let her pick out a sticker from a sticker book!! Our server greeted us promptly for our drink order and was very knowledgeable about the menu. Then a few minutes later someone brought my kiddo a snack plate!! What a genius idea!! It had a few carrots and orange slices and she enjoyed it while we had literally the best Brussels sprouts I've ever tasted. They were crispy and soooooo flavorful! I ordered the fig burger with a side Caesar and my daughter had a cheese quesadilla. The burger and the salad were both amazing!! I mean look at all the yummy Parmesan on the Caesar!! My burger was cooked exactly the way I wanted it and it was absolutely delicious. We had the peanut butter pie for dessert and let me just tell you, I did not want to share it at all! It was so rich and yummy. The overall vibe is casual and fun and a lot of people were having a blast during happy hour. Our service was excellent throughout. This place is a nice balance of family friendly, casual date night, or a fun night out. I will definitely be back!

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    Eureka!
    Eureka!
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