Unbelievably dirty place! That's the very first thing that comes to my mind. Their tables are dirty and sticky. Coffee cups are placed upside down on those dirty tables and they flip them over for people if they want coffee. Food tastes ok, nothing special. Portions are huge (not sure if it's a good thing or not). Prices are reasonable. Staff is very friendly. Very fast and good service. I'm just not going to eat there anymore - especially when I noticed someone's left over lipstick on my son's cup. Eww!!! read more

Cully's Restaurant - Found someone's lipstick on my son's cup. Eww!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Poway, California

#2 All-Time favorite hangover breakfast (#1 is in Santa Cruz so this is the best in SD) HUGE PORTIONS! I always get the vegetarian omelet with bacon. Their homemade salsa is spicy and delicious. The servers are "real" and don't pretend that they like what they do. They're friendly but don't bother them, there's only two for the whole restaurant. Don't worry, they know you need more coffee or more water. It's on the way, I promise. The biscuits are unbelievable. Home cookin' at it's finest! If you can clean your plate, you've consumed enough calories to last you a few days. **DISCLAIMER** You can only pay cash. They have an ATM thing attached to the register that lets you withdraw increments of $20 but you have to pay an extra $1 for that. read more

I would give them a 4th star but the place really needs a make over. Call that guy from Restaurant Impossible or something. The carpet is truly nasty looking and the wall paintings are simply blah. But we didn't go for the decor, right? The food was good. I had the biscuits and gravy with eggs, hash browns and bacon. It's a lot of food, well prepared and tasty. The only thing I was a little disappointed with were the biscuits themselves. They just didn't feel fresh although the gravy was pretty decent (having spent most of my life in the South, not many places can beat the B&G from Tennessee). My wife had an omelet that was huge with tons of delicious, thick cut ham. Everything on her plate was well prepared and tasted great. My son had the Mickey Mouse pancake. Any time you a kid eats the whole pancake without even thinking about asking for syrup, you know that's a good pancake! Paying is a little weird... BRING CASH!! I wish I had read some of the reviews addressing this before. I won't rehash it here. Overall a good experience which we probably will repeat. If the owner reads this: PLEASE CONSIDER TAKING OUT THE CARPET. It would make a WORLD of difference in your business. read more

Yelp brought me here in my search for a casual "homestyle" breakfast place. Over all, the food was okay. Nothing outstanding or special. The homefries were the best part of the meal but everything else was pretty forgettable. There were a lot of regulars and the staff were very friendly and talkative with them. For us, not so much. They weren't rude, just very cold compared to how they treated the other patrons. read more

The food was mediocre at best. Favors seemed bland. Large servings but who cares when it has no flavor. My girlfriend got the biscuits and gravy with eggs and ham. The ham saved that dish. I got the bacon cheeseburger. That was not very good at all. The service on the other hand was great. Very welcoming, helpful and friendly! Would I go there again? No. I would prefer to either go to the The Original Pancake House or drive to beach and go to Pipe's. read more

I think it is important when going to Cully's to set your expectations for the place. Decor is nothing to write home about.... more Diner meets early American Maple kind of look... though the photographs on the wall are quite nice. The place is small and you can see into the service area, so don't expect too much for ambience. But then you come here for food right? And lots of it. The service is very helpful and friendly. The owner is always there, drinking a cup of coffee and often enjoying some of the food himself. What really shines here for me is the breakfasts. Great potatoes. Pancakes are quite good. And the Poway Omelet is great. Ask for the real salsa on the side. The omelet ingredients seem very fresh and I am able to order it with egg whites only. Coffee is not bad. Sort of like Denny's. Parking is never a problem in this mall. read more

I ordered the eggs Benedict and I was quite disappointed about the quality and taste of the food. The food just tasted terrible. The service was okay. read more

One of the biggest problems one encounters is finding a great breakfast spot when moving to a new area. My quest has ended. Enjoyed the pork chop special and the corned beef hash, my go to gauge for breakfast. Eggs both times were perfectly done. I have had breakfast on every continent, except Antartica, and this place is near the top. read more

Staggeringly friendly service, above-average breakfast food, comfortable atmosphere. The menu, while extremely conservative and traditional, is produced competently by the kitchen. Pancakes were fluffy and hot and had a nice crispness. Omelettes were well-seasoned. I agree however with the reviewer below me who says that this place needs a makeover inside. The carpet and decor and wood has slipped below charming into disgusting. read more

This has a midwest feel to it. Everyone knows everyone, the food is eh at best, mostly bland. It's like a homey Denny's. For those of you who like eating at the same places, going on the same vacations, dont sway from your routine and new foods don't interest you, this is the place for you. read more

This is a great little breakfast place. Food is not amazing (ie nothing out of the ordinary), but it is very good typical American breakfast fare and the portions are huge. We loved the casual, local atmosphere. You could tell lots of locals regularly come here to eat. read more

Cully's is a Poway ESTABLISHMENT. This place has been around forever. I've never eaten there for any meal but breakfast, but maaaaaaaan, it's good. So good that the wait is always atrocious. I love their pancakes, but what really causes my cravings is their home style potatoes. Their prices are reasonable and the portions are large. The service can be a little slow, but what do you expect with 5 grandmas waiting on 100,000 customers? If you're going to check it out, go early or go on a weekday. But GO! read more

Family restaurant. Great atmosphere. Good food, simple, large, hot, and friendly. Recommend joining the family.

Wonderful family restaurant. Service is friendly and efficient. Everything on the menu is great. I have had every kind of burger they serve except for the Buffalo burger which is out of season currently. Try it, you will like it. read more

Cully's Restaurant - Coffee is good also! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Poway, California

Local joint older crowd for sure lots of regulars but cash only People here is really warm. Our server was running around taking care of all tables at the time. I swamped him quite a bit by the coffee refills. The food was OK but very cheap. read more

I had biscuits and gravy with 2 eggs, hashbrowns, and bacon for $6.95. Hashbrowns were great. the buscuits were more like a cake and gravy was just ok. The bacon and eggs were good. What drags the star rating down is the place is kinda boring and carpet is nasty. The service was above average. The ackward part was paying at the register using the debit system they have in place. Basically treat it like an ATM machine that gets paid from the register. I hit the $5 back option thinking it was my bill amount plus the $5. I was wrong. read more

Cully's Restaurant - $6.95 breakfast.. not bad at all - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Poway, California

This place has been around for a good long time and has always been a favorite of my family and friends. The portions are large, the service is fast and friendly, and you never know who you will run into. I love the family feel and always make time for a meal when I am visiting. read more

Came back here for the first time in about 5 years because we moved for school and it's just as good as ever. The classic feeling of being back home is still there and the food is as good as ever. read more

Okay guys, i'm gonna sum it up to the best of my ability.. 1. friendly service. and its GENUINE, not the fake always-smiling kind of stuff you get elsewhere. 2. large portions. not huge necessarily, but the perfect amount. 3. good prices. this morning i paid $24.40 for french toast, biscuits with gravy, obrien potatoes, eggs benedict, bacon, and two drinks. not bad. 4. "homey" atmosphere. once again- everyones friendly. theres lots of regulars. all the staff and customers are friendly, and my boyfriend says this place reminds him of "back home" (he lived in the South). 5. yummy food. best french toast i've had in years. 6. downfall? they charge you for using your debit card, and using it is a somewhat complicated process. I've only been here twice now, but I will definitely be coming back :) read more

They never disappoint! Awesome service! Huge portions! The food is YUMMY! I prefer to support small family owned businesses. Prices are very good for the amount of food you get. Try it out, you won't be disappointed! read more

Attention Vegans! We came in here looking for a good breakfast and we found it! They were so nice there and the food was good! My husband had the machaca and my son had the pancakes. They had no problem accommodating me when I ordered the veggie omelette with no egg or cheese! We will be back! read more

I've been eating at Cully's for over five years. They never fail to impress. Amazing service. Amazing food. Couldn't ask for more. Try the French Dip Deluxe. It is AMAZING. read more

CASH ONLY: But don't let that stop you!! This place is awesome! The food is amazing... good, down home, breakfast. It is very laid back, and yes, the decor leaves something to the imagination... but this is a breakfast place folks.. closes at 2pm, and they are all about 2 things, making amazing breakfast, and being friendly as all hell! Stop in! read more

Quick service and big portions! The Denver omelette had large chunks of delicious ham and a generous serving of freshly-cooked The biscuits and gravy were a little bland, I was expecting more from the reviews I saw on here. One tip - bring cash! In addition to a $1.50 fee to use your debit card, my bank charged me an additional $2.50 since Cully's antiquated card reader shows up as an ATM withdrawal on my account for some reason. So that's a $4 surcharge just to use a debit card - not great! Aside from the card fees, the service was great, the food was fast and plentiful, and I will be back. read more

Very little needs to be added 'bout the quality of food and service here. Home cooking at its best! This is my new go to place for breakfast. If you are ordering pancakes, definitely add blueberries! read more

Family style food in large portion and friendly waitress! We got fried chicken steak and bratwurst, both are as good as expected. Most of the food is below $10, and you can always add sides to your order. read more

I want to first say that I've been a loyal Cully's customer for many years so this poor- mid review is very unfortunate. Pre-Covid the place was a steal. Great food, large portions and low prices. I understand how it might be necessary to raise prices to offset costs but when you raise prices and reduce portions- it's a double whammy. Now, I acknowledge that sometimes the service can be a bit slow but our last two visits it was evident that the staff was more concerned with chit chatting, looking at videos on their phones or being non- present to either take our orders or once we were done- bring the bill. They must also have a new cook who doesn't understand what eggs over medium mean. Both visits my wife and I's eggs came back fried. This wouldn't be a problem if the servers came by to check on you- which they don't. They did offer to replace my fried eggs with what I had ordered (medium) but what was the point since the rest of my meal had already been eaten ( remember those smaller portions) I remember the kids Micky Mouse pancake being so large there was no way my daughter would come close to finishing- so I would. It's now 3 mini pancakes formed to make the mouse head. I laughed when it came out because it looked so little sitting dab in the middle of the plate. Higher prices- smaller portions- terrible service. I guess all good things must come to an end. read more

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME. ... TWO THUMBS UP !!!! Food was great and work crew were very friendly. Even customers were nice. read more

Old school dinner with huge portions and friendly downhome service. Will find lots of (older) regulars in here during breakfast hours. Chicken fried steak is decent with a generous portion of gravy, hash browns have a nice crisp layer on top. If you're local, this is a great spot for a no-frills, fairly priced, hearty breakfast! read more

One of my favorite breakfast places! If you want the feel of small town dining, this is the place. Their breakfast is really good and you get the bang for your buck. The service is wonderful as well. It's family owned and they care about their customers. It's tucked away in a shopping center with kind of an odd dining lay out but Cully's is a hidden gem for certain. read more

We are all over going to a restaurant and feeling like we're in a small town. All of the servers act like real people. *GASP* WHAT? I know. None of this plastic, squeaky voice, false happiness crap. For instance, this past Saturday I asked for some sour cream. The guy said "You can't have any. We are out." I like that. It wasn't "I'm so sorry. We don't have any more. Would you like to speak to a manager?" No fuss. Amen, Brother! Oh, and the food ain't bad, either. Portions are great. I usually split with someone. read more

We were welcomes by the old dude with open arms even though it was busy. The service was brisk, efficient and polite. Been here a few times since our first visit and have no real complaints. The heuvos rancheros is amazing. They don't ask how you want your eggs, which I like as they simply know how to cook them! The price is really reasonable except the sides don't correlate. $7/for a huge meal then $3.25/for a side of hashbrowns? Anyway, I pay it. Ken Shamrock was eating here when he was training g for the Slice fight. If it's good enough for him, its good enough for me! I'm sure the result was not due to the food! read more

Cully's Restaurant - Heuvos Rancheros with side of hashbrowns. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Poway, California

Diner style restaurant. A little hidden gem I'd say, here in poway. Came here after a hike. Large portions at a reasonable price. (Definitely a lot for a little $) read more

-1 star for decor It's old. Just old. -1 star for questionable "jokes" while I am trying to eat. I do not care that the Chargers are not so good. The joke had something to do about a feminine care product and the Chargers only being good for one period. Ew. I am trying to eat. Otherwise, the service was excellent and the food was yum! If you can just enjoy the food and pay no mind to anything around you...as in...pretend you are bubble boy and eating breakfast then you have it made. I will go again and order something different. I wanted the buffalo patty with eggs...but they were out of buffalo. So I opted for a chorizo breakfast. Definitely not like mom's but will do in a pinch. read more

This was our 2nd time at Cully's and we truly enjoyed our breakfast! I ordered the combo omelette which was delicious. My wife got the pancakes which were huge and very good! We love their coffee and our server as nice to us with the refills! I am taking off a single star for cleanliness and the interior that is now old. My chair was sticky and so was our table. They really need to invest in the restaurant. We like Cully's and recommend it too. read more

This is a great breakfast place with friendly family style atmosphere. I like to stop by after hiking and refuel with an omelette and potatoes. I have never had to wait for a table and they always take good care of me - my coffee cup is never empty. They serve generous portions and down to earth breakfast fare. Most recently I tried the italian sausage and it did not disappoint. An added bonus is their salsa - a great side kick. I will definitely be back. read more

The thing about Cully's is that it houses some of the kindest, most unique characters serving some of the best American style breakfast food, that I've ever had. I suppose there might be a bit of a bias, because when I was younger, my family would come here most Sundays and have a big family brunch, and we were always treated as if we were part of /their/ family, not to mention that the food was delicious! And, having recently revisited this hole in the wall gem, i can say it still meets every expectation that child me had set for it! A definite must if you're in the area and looking for a cozy breakfast spot! read more

Food was good but saw the owner or manger berate a waitress, he treated her like he was the lord and master.

While passing through Poway enroute to Ramona decided to ask Siri where to get breakfast. On the list saw this place and what the hec why not. I'm a breakfast man 1st and foremost and often judge a place by the morning menu. First the good : warmly greeted into a neat and clean establishment. Super friendly staff and great table service. Just like the old days.Now the great: a breakfast to drive miles for. Best Spanish omelette ever. Sauce that's just fantastic. Breakfast potatoes fresh and full of onions and bell peppers . And I mean fresh. Not the return of last nights baked potatoes. Great salsa and classic buttered toast. A plateful. Big light buttermilk pancakes and tasty bacon. They keep your coffee cup filled. No searching for service. Now this 5 star is about breakfast and service. Can't wait to try the dinner menu. Server Kimberly you rock. A+++ read more

Small mom and pop shop that served solid food with excellent service. Menu is basic. Nothing fancy, just good ol breakfast faire. I got the country fried steak and eggs, and my hubby got the pork chop and eggs. My country fried steak was perfect. Not too much breading, tender steak, delicious gravy. It was served with tons of potatoes, 2 eggs, and toast. It was a huge breakfast. My hubby's pork chop was perfectly cooked, not dry at all. It was a bit lacking in flavor, but otherwise a decent chop. It was also served with the usual. Food was a solid 3 stars. Our server pretty much worked the whole joint. It wasn't very busy, so I guess it wasn't a huge task, but he was extremely efficient and just the right amount of friendly. Service: +1 star. Yes, it's cash only. I see that with a lot of mom and pop shops. It's a bit hard to believe with all the technology around, but I guess they need to keep every bit of their revenue. Since most of the customers are regulars, I assume they don't have to worry about catering to new folks, but it might attract a few more patrons. read more