The food was amazing! Portions were huge!! Waitresses were friendly and very nice and made sure you…read morehad what you needed. The inside of the restaurant reminded me of a time capsule. Very nostalgic!! Reminded me of a local cafe from my home town. The owner of this restaurant was rude as hell! Micromanaging his employers and commented how embarrassing it was for us to order as much food as we did. He laughed at one of the comments me and my party made about being thick. He was just rude and I felt bad for his employers who busted their asses. I'd eat there again simply because the food was amazing! But I wouldn't go back because of the owner and how much of a micromanaging prick he is.

Ah...finally...getting down the hill from Ramona to pick up the wife from a Ford Dealership, we…read morehave returned to Cafe 67! Still home to the largest omelets and best deals for your money. It was like coming home! Had to have the California Omelet with home fries and had ham instead of bacon. Seems like they use a whole ham steak cut up. Topped with so much guacamole, that i was able to have guacamole toast (on dry English muffins) and still great salsa! The wife had Eggs Benedict and fruit, still wonderful. The only problem i had was, I couldn't remember Brenda's name, who I known since we started coming here since 2005! How many family owned restaurants have made it through Covid and still operating at waiting room only? Still the recommended breakfast/lunch place in San Diego County!

We pulled up around 1:30 AM on Monday night, and honestly, we were expecting standard late-night…read morediner vibes. Instead, we witnessed a full-blown culinary performance. ​The place was quiet, but we immediately spotted a guy in the back with long hair who was straight-up making love to the food. Man was jumping all over the kitchen, single-handedly running the show, and still managed to hit us with the biggest, warmest smile. We literally couldn't stop watching him work. ​We ordered the Avocado Benedict and the Steak with Sunny-Side Up Eggs. We've been here before, but whatever magic he was putting into the food that night made it hit totally different. ​The steak came out a flawless medium-rare, and the eggs were executed with surgical precision: egg whites fully cooked, yolk warm and perfectly runny--exactly how I like it. Everything arrived in a mind-blowing 8 or 9 minutes.

Lafayette Beginners Diner…read more Spontaneously, decided to visit Lafayette Hotel yesterday. Walked straight towards Beginners Diner outdoor patio which overlooks the pool, it was crowded. Despite the crowds, there were a few seats available to sit and dine. Usually one must check in with the manager inside the diner, but this time the manager happened to be a few steps away and she said I could sit anywhere I wanted...YAY! I had my pup Fendi in tow and we sat down for a while to enjoy the usual cool music and be voyeurs. As with most diners, it would be better if all the selections on the menu is available to order 24/7. Many items are only available to order during particular times. It was a sunny hot San Diego day, which called for an icy mocktail, a Greek salad and small french fries. The yogurt dill sauce enhanced the taste of both the salad and fries... so good. Service from the manager and servers were cordial, attentive and friendly. A bowl of water was offered for my baby and I always appreciate that extra effort. Because of a much improved overall experience and positive vibes, it merits this review and recommend.

'ACE put a smile on my face' - my fiancé after we enjoyed our Garbage Plate to share!…read more We were glad for a yum reliable favorite & look forward to trying his other recommendations in the future! Ace was attentive & quick to help! May all your guest interactions continue to be special & thank you for making our day as we celebrated an anniversary!

I am a sucker for a good diner. This is the best I have been too…read more I have a severe chocolate allergy and our server took their time so I could get a milkshake without any cross contamination. Their gluten free bun is one of the bests I have had. I got the Rory burger and It was soo good. Make sure you add the jam.

We stopped by The Original 101 Diner for breakfast while spending the day in Encinitas, and it was…read morea great choice. The diner is conveniently located right along the main street, surrounded by local shops and restaurants. There was both indoor and outdoor seating available, and we chose to sit inside. Everything was clean, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the staff was friendly and attentive. We were seated immediately when we arrived, but by the time we left there was a small wait, which tells me this is a popular spot with both locals and visitors. I ordered the two-piece French toast with a side of bacon. The portion size was just right, the French toast was delicious, and the bacon was cooked exactly the way I like it--crispy around the edges without being overdone. I have to laugh because I started eating before I remembered to take pictures...haha! So my French toast photo is missing a few bites, but I guess that's a pretty good indication that I couldn't wait to dig in. Overall, we had a wonderful breakfast and enjoyed our experience from start to finish. If you're looking for a classic diner while visiting Encinitas, I would definitely recommend stopping by. Next time I'd love to come back and try lunch. (I'll take better photos ).

Mediocre food quality and way overpriced. The bacon served to our child was so greasy as it was not…read moreproperly drained to make it look presentable at a restaurant. The place is dirty. They have two dirty high chairs and one of them was missing safety straps. The service was ok. Update: The owner's response to my review was simply, "Yeah relax." Unfortunately, that response reinforces the concerns I had about this business. Rather than addressing the issues I raised--food quality, cleanliness, and child safety--they chose to dismiss a customer's honest feedback. Reviews exist to help businesses improve and to inform other customers about their experiences. I wasn't trying to be disrespectful; I was sharing what we genuinely experienced. A professional response would have acknowledged the concerns or explained how they planned to address them. Instead, the dismissive reply speaks volumes about how customer feedback is valued here. Based on both our visit and the owner's response, I won't be returning, and I hope they choose to take customer concerns more seriously in the future.

Big bear Burgar & onion rings are great. Just fries was to salty…read more warm . Not Hot fresh I would go back. nice place for FAMILY

We have used Uber Eats a few times from Nlack Bear El Cajon and it was always excellent but tonight…read more7/18/26 it was horrible. Ordered the pot roast dinner and it was extremely dry with only a dabble of brown gravy. Mashed potatoes was about a tablespoons worth. Ordered 2 meatloaf dinners and they have always came with 4 pieces and this time only got 2 each meal. Ordered a baked potato and got mashed potatoes and again only a tablespoon worth on both. Barely any gravy again. Ordered a patty melt and it was burnt and my baked potato had these hard nasty bacon bits and no butter whatever on it. Totally disappointed meal

The service was amazing the food was seasoned.On point I had the California burrito and it was so…read moregood. i'm definitely coming back. to try more stuff.

Went here for breakfast on a Sunday. Fast service, friendly, service. Solid diner food and Mexican…read morefood. The pancakes are enormous and crispy at the edges; meaning the were flawless. The omelette was fresh, flavorful, and hit the spot. A tight fit, but the food tastes great and the prices are reasonable. definitely worth the visit

Was on the hunt with the boys to find a good brunch spot after a long night and went with Fay's…read moreafter a gametime decision. The first place we went to had too long of a wait and Fay's had no wait time. They have inside and limited outside seating and parking wasn't a problem here. We sat at one of their booths and I ordered their Country Fried Chicken Steak and it was delicious. The gravy was made from bacon and sausage I believe and was probably the best gravy I've had for a country fried steak. The portions were really good along and I loved their potatoes and eggs. All my friends and I left happy and full.

We love Faye's and have gone a handful of times over the past few years. They have a patio with a…read morefew tables outside and it was nice to enjoy the fresh air before the mid- to late-morning rush (we arrived at 9:30am and sat right down). This past weekend, we had a family of four and our total on the bill came to $126 with tip. We didn't get anything special - just a couple omelets and a couple benedicts. One person ordered coffee. The quality is great and the service friendly, but unfortunately costs have gotten too high for a simple breakfast so the value wasn't there for us. I hope this family-owned restaurant makes it! We'll remain fans.

Food is always great and they have the best breakfast in town. Really like the sourdough bread and…read moreblackberry jelly along with their home fries. Bacon is outstanding as is the friendly service. Great Job

The hubby and I stopped by for breakfast this morning and we are so glad we did. We've been here…read morebefore but I've never put in a review and Camryn was a standout today! She knows her stuff-knows how to ask the right questions so that you get what you really want. For instance, I was on the fence about having biscuits and gravy but I asked if the gravy was really peppery. She offered to get me a small taste and although it was delicious, I've been a little under the weather so I decided I didn't want anything really heavy. Instead I ordered the 3 egg scramble with their smoked ham and added cheese-it was really good and a huge serving including their potatoes and English muffin. I'll probably be able to make two more meals from this serving! My husband ordered the eggs Benedict and asked which potatoes they would be able to make the most crispy as we both like our potatoes crispy. She suggested the hash browns and even asked if he wanted them crispy on both sides which was a great way to get them the way he wanted. Those kinds of gestures really make the difference when you're dining out. The eggs Benedict and the hash browns were delicious, btw. :) Camryn had a great personality too-very friendly, bright and quick. She did a great job of checking in on all of her tables. When we go back I hope we are lucky enough to have Camryn serve us again but all of the servers seemed very friendly as well. Great job, Izzy's and Camryn!

This is hands down some of the best diner food I've ever had! We had seen this unassuming place…read morefrom the front & it looks so cute and we wanted to come here anyway. Then I had a friend say that he actually met Bing Crosby here way back in the day so we were like "Okay, we gotta go now!" First of all the place is WAY bigger inside than it looks from the front and the decor is very comfortable and filled with tons of nostalgic pictures and photos of years gone by. A nostalgic, elegant vibe for a diner and you feel very comfortable inside. And the food is fantastic! (They also have wifi) I got the Corned Beef Hash & Eggs ($20.95) which has been a favorite since 1960! It is awesome corned beef served with 2 eggs, hash browns and your choice of toast or buttermilk pancakes. And those pancakes are some of the best tasting pancakes I've had - so delicious! ...and the corned beef, eggs over easy and hash browns were perfectly cooked and seasoned and it was an amazing breakfast! My sweetheart got Harry's famous Tuna Melt ($17.95) which is tuna salad with tomato, melted cheddar cheese served on grilled sourdough (add avocado for $2) and your choice of fries or fruit. She is a huge fan of tuna melts and she absolutely loved this one! It's good to see that Harry's is still doing it right - We will definitely be back.

I arrived with my service dog and was immediately told no dogs. I explained it was a service dog…read more Gentleman left and convened a meeting of employees. Eventually someone new came to address me and said no dogs in restaurant. I again stated she is a service animal and pointed out her vest. I probably should file an ADA complaint. Eventually I was seated. I ordered coffee & V8 juice to start. My coffee came almost immediately but I waited and waited for the V8 juice. I asked about it several times and was told they were working on it. After waiting for 15-20 minutes my waitress advised me that "he" ran out of V8 and was going to "the back" to get more. I went ahead and ordered my breakfast, Chilaquiles. The menu description says, "Corn tortilla chips" so I was expecting crisp, fried tortilla chips. Turns out it several corn tortillas cut in triangles. They are not heated, grilled or fried. My Sunny Side eggs were Sunny side up HARD. The breakfast lacked flavor. The tomatillo sauce had no flavor or spice. It's served on a bed of their famous hash brown - almost raw shredded hash browns. I left most of the breakfast on the plate. I did enjoy the coffee and V8 juice. There were a lot of employees but it was hard to get anyone's attention. Service was poor. Nice restaurant inside with some great local memorabilia on the walls. My bill was $34 and change. Yes Harry's has been around a very long time. In fact, I was a little kid when I first ate there. Sorry to say this but I suggest you pass on Harry's. San Diego has much better breakfast spots.

It's been a while since I've been here, too long and I really wanted a nice breakfast which these…read moreguys have lots of, but I just found out they're closed permanently. They've been here for a very long time, and I'm sad to see it go.

Updating my review here. I ordered omelettes from this place about a week or two ago and there were…read morelong strands of dark hair all throughout the meal. I received a refund from Grubhub but I am awfully disappointed in how the quality has gone downhill. We will not be back to this establishment. I also contacted them on Facebook as I follow their social media and they denied having the hair in their food. Looking through reviews, I see that I am not the only one who has experienced having things in their food that came from this restaurant. The fact that I've never had an issue with this place (of which I've been going to for years now) and once an issue is brought to their attention, their unwillingness and denial to take accountability for their actions tells me all that I need to know about them. I will never come back here again.