Spent "Mother's Day" weekend visiting Oceanside with my wife, so we decided to try Don's Country Kitchen. The food was delicious, our service was excellent and the outdoor dining was great. If you're just visiting or reside locally, please consider Don's Country Kitchen...I promise you it won't disappoint. Note: The menu offers an array of delicious options to choose from. read more

Don's Country Kitchen - Philly Cheesesteak with cottage cheese. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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If you're at Don's for breakfast, ask for Babs. Coffee never dipped below half, food came out fast, and she somehow appeared right when we needed something--like a breakfast ninja. Super friendly, on it, and made the whole morning way smoother than it had any right to be. Food was great, but Babs definitely made the experience. Would come back for sure. read more

Don's Country Kitchen is THAT spot. A small, hidden gem and a true locals-only favorite--and for very good reason. We've been here countless times and the food has never let us down. We've worked our way through almost the entire menu over multiple visits and can confidently say: there is no bad food here. My absolute favorite is Bea's Stuffed Hashbrown--a must-order every single time. On a recent visit, I tried the vanilla chai latte and accidentally received it hot instead of iced. Our waitress immediately fixed it, let us keep the hot one, and still brought out the iced version. Top-tier service like that deserves major praise. Every server here is amazing--friendly, fast, and genuinely welcoming. There's almost always a wait (yes, even on weekdays), which just proves how good this place is. The pancakes are MASSIVE and ridiculously delicious, and the chicken sandwich is one of our go-to lunch favorites. We absolutely love Don's and will keep coming back again and again. If you haven't been yet... you're missing out. read more

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Finally got to try don's after living here for 25 years. And it was great! Solid quaint brunch place, with comfort done well. The parking situation is horrific, and the wait can be hefty, the price is also a bit jarring, but the experience was great! read more

Don's Country Kitchen - Bea's Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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If I lived closer to this spot I would be coming here all the time because their brunch is so good! I have not been here in a couple of years now but I will be back sooner for sure or have it be our treat of a brunch spot on the weekends or a day off. I am a hashbrown lover, I truly wish I could figure out how to make restaurant or diner quality hash browns at home and I have never been able to figure out how to make them as good. Anyways they have loaded hash browns here which are 2 big pieces of hashbrowns with ingredients in between, I did the Bea's stuffed hash browns this time which includes hollandaise on top of the eggs. Oh my gosh I was so full but I had to keep going because it was so good I did not want to stop eating it. My husband went for the ultimate tuna melt which was large and came with the perfect thin cut fries. The staff here are great and super attentive and we came towards the end of their day and got seated outside with our dog within 10 mins which was awesome. I absolutely love this spot and will be dreaming of those stuffed hashbrowns until I can order them again! read more

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We were referred to Don's Country Kitchen by a local, and it definitely lived up to the recommendation. From the moment we arrived, the staff gave off a warm, family vibe that made the experience feel welcoming. Cinnamon Roll ($6): Cinnamon roll served warm with a thick slab of butter and icing. Soft, fluffy, and really satisfying. Country Stuffed Hash Browns ($19.95): Crispy hash browns layered and stuffed with bacon, sausage, grilled onions, cheese, and country gravy topped with two over-easy eggs. Comes with toast or a biscuit. Very filling and flavorful. Meat Lovers Omelette ($19.95): A three-egg omelette packed with bacon, ham, sausage, and cheese, served with a side of home fries or hash browns and toast or a biscuit. I chose the home fries stir-fried with peppers and onions and upgraded to biscuits and gravy for $2.50. The omelette was solid overall, though the biscuit leaned a bit dry. Parking is limited to a small lot with about 8 spots but street parking is also available in the surrounding area. read more

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It's no secret I absolutely love Dons, and you should too. Every friend we have it town- Dons is a must visit. Four of us came on our latest visit, in the weekend downpour. They cleared a section under the tents for us and others to wait out the rain while our table was getting set up. The Cinnamon Roll was a table favorite and the stuffed hash browns were incredible. They do extra crispy bacon perfectly, the servers are super nice, and I'll just keep coming back! read more

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We ordered to-go and it was good even though the food got cold so I bet it's even better when it's piping hot! The to go containers were paper, and after 20 minutes they felt flimsy. So I don't think the food can survive any longer than 30 minutes before melting through the box. Loved the food though, and it didn't make us feel heavy or bloated after. The gravy was amazing and complimented all the food we got. I wish we had more gravy so we could dip our hash browns in it! Definitely recommend! read more

Don's Country Kitchen - Avocado Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Don's really knows what they're doing and the reviews don't exaggerate! Although parking is extremely tight - only a couple of spots or street parking, the food is worth it! The customer service is fast, workers are kind, very accommodating, and food comes out quickly! The portions are HUGE, the quality is AMAZING and for the price, it is such a steal! I enjoy coming here every time and the consistency is something I always look forward to. I highly recommend trying their biscuits (they make in house) and the Bea stuffed hashbrowns (what they're known for)! read more

Don's Country Kitchen - Country Chicken Fried Steak and Two Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Arrived on a Wednesday morning & maybe 10people, that's including the workers, but not long after, people started to come in. We are from outta town & just looked up on Yelp for a breakfast spot, found this gem with 2 others & we were definitely glad, we decided to go here, because not only the staff was super friendly, the food Did Not Disappoint We will for sure be back to this place, if we are ever in town, just to try more of the goodies on the menu. Parking doesn't seem like much, but there's places on the street or near by to park. read more

Don's Country Kitchen - Banana Nut Pankcakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

My first visit to this restaurant for brunch last weekend. We had a party of 6 so we had to wait 40 minutes to be seated on a Saturday morning for brunch. There is indoor and outdoor seating, we were seated inside. We had a great server (I didn't catch his name), but he was very attentive and professional. Inside was nice, nothing too special to me, just a standard restaurant. I don't like the small parking lot/limited parking situation. We had to park down the road and walk awhile to get to the restaurant, so heads up on the poor parking situation. The food was amazing! They have a huge menu with a lot of cool items, a hot White Russian?! I've never seen that before, it was so good though! I highly recommend it; if this is your thing. I really liked my son's big omelette, it had cheese, avocado and bacon and it was a huge portion. My hazelnut latte with oat milk was super good too. The portions here are consistent and very large, everyone I sat with had a huge plate of food and we all prefer different menu items. I highly recommend this place; if you haven't had the chance to visit yet, make the time it will be worth it. read more

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Don's was suggested by an acquaintance I spotted while walking South Oside who advised us to go here instead of Beach Break since the crowds there were out of control. We are glad that we made this choice. It's a very cozy place whose outdoor eating is very relaxing due to their setup of being in a covered tent. They also offer special Friday fish options which score a lot of points for us as practicing Catholics. We ended up getting omelettes and the food was hot and served to us in under 10 minutes. The parking here is not ideal, as it's a very small lot and you're left to deal with typical Coast Highway traffic and summertime Zonies. Also, our table was not fully wiped down by the host who sat us, but he seemed to be trying to manage the crowd first versus other priorities. Hopefully this is just a one off experience. Our server Barbara was very considerate and made sure my coffee was always refilled as needed. read more

Don's Country Kitchen - Spanish Omelet & California Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

Drove up to Oceanside specifically for this breakfast and we were all happy that we did so. The flavors are great, the portions are large, and the prices are fair. Parking can be a bit tricky because they have a very small parking lot attached in front but only for about four or five cars. Otherwise it will be free street parking. We arrived around 10AM for Saturday brunch and had to wait about 25 minutes to be seated for a party of three. We felt the wait was worth it though. The food items arrived quickly after we ordered and our waitress was very polite. Inside is pretty large and they have indoor and outdoor seating options. For my first visit, I chose my favorite breakfast dish, which is Eggs Benedict and decided to order their Chorizo Benedict. It honestly had some great flavors and was almost spicy but in the perfect way. I really enjoyed it and ate every bit of it and would highly recommend it. I already want to come back and try some more dishes and would definitely consider this one of the better breakfast options in Oceanside. read more

Don's Country Kitchen - Chorizo Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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The service was super great. Wait times on Sundays are 20-30 (some outside seating off the parking lot) but it's worth the wait for the uniqueness of this place. It has porch dining and the decor doesn't disappoint. The food, depending on what you get is plentiful and delicious. Worth your dollars. read more

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Good place for breakfast. Parking was packed and limited so we parked on side street. Food was good but a bit pricey. Coffee was good. At least it's dog friendly at patio and has shade. read more

Don's Country Kitchen - Veggie Omelet for my hubby and Pancake Combo with Banana Nut Pankcakes($4 extra) for me - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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This is one of our favorite places to go for breakfast! Chris always remembers us and is so nice and always gives us the best service! Keeps us coming back! read more

I have been wanting to try this place for a while now but it's always packed. We were able to get there at about 10 am and surprisingly there was no line! Anywho, girls and I had breakfast, 1 of them had the kids pancakes the other kids French toast. I had the Oklahoma special and it sounded amazing but it was just meh. I can say the best part was the gravy. My biscuit was really dry and the sausage patties were as well. The potatoes weren't bad just needed salt. Girls both liked their food. Over all unsure we would come back. The staff was really nice and attentive so no complaints there. They do have plenty of tables inside and out and there's heating lamps throughout the outside. Once we were leaving the line was definitely growing, so go early! read more

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In town for a soccer tournament and my family and I wanted some good breakfast. The parking lot was full so we parked across the street. The wait was not long and were seated within 5 minutes. Our drink orders were taken first, once our drinks came out we ordered our food. My son got the ABC omelette, my husband got the country Benedict, my daughter got the waffle combo and I ordered the machaca. It took a good while for our food to come. Everything was delicious. read more

Super delicious, the stuff hashbrowns were so impossibly crispy! The service was also fantastic and the coffee was great! read more

Don's Country Kitchen - Biscuits and Gravy and Country Stuffed Hash Browns! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

We are here for breakfast. Were greeted and seated promptly by their friendly staff. It's a cute little mom and pop breakfast/brunch spot. 5/5 stars Coffee was good, so was the orange justice. 4/5 stars For breakfast, we had the chorizo scramble and a side of biscuits and gravy. Food was delicious and filling. Our only critique was that everything could've used a tad bit of salt. 4/5 stars Overall 4/5 stars, and I'd recommend! read more

Great spot to hang out for a nice breakfast. Not your typical stale chain restaurant. Great ambiance and relaxed feeling. Wife and I stopped by on a road trip based on the YELP rating. Glad we did. We shared a breakfast email and definitely enjoyed the food and service. Would highly recommend this place for breakfast. Great menu options. read more

Don's Country Kitchen - Outdoor patio - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

I will start by saying this place is usually 5 starts ALL the time but this time unfortunately I can't say it was, it wasn't bad but my steak was extra seasoned I had to squeeze a lot of lemon to tone it down. My husband omelette also was extra seasoned. Lucky my daughter's French toast were perfect and so was my latte. I get it perfection doesn't exist lol. But it's always a pleasure to come dine in at dons kitchen. Service was great as always! read more

Don's Country Kitchen - I love you a-Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

We were promptly greeted and seated within minutes. Our waitress was Rachel and she was great. Took our orders and the food was out quickly. The food is delicious and the portions are big. I was only able to eat half of my omelet. The fresh peach waffles were so good! I'm sad I didn't order them for myself read more

Don's Country Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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The stuffed hash browns were amazing! Wonderful staff especially Katie! She was outstanding!

Awesome service. Our server was great. One side of table had a sausage biscuit, and couldn't decide about the cinnamon roll. The decision was rendered as our server was right on target bringing it just after the sausage biscuit was finished. On the other side of the table, blueberry pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and hash browns and coffee. Delicious. It was a bit on the cool side this morning so the radiant heater over the table offered great comfort. Other portable units in covered patio were being cranked up as was the number of people arriving. Glad we beat them in. Parking is limited on-site, but we scored a spot on street about a block up. We were doing a short trip for 4 days in area, this was definitely the best breakfast of the trip. Oceanside was a neat town. A day later we took in watching some college surfing competition from the pier, then had lunch at Tanners. read more

Don's Country Kitchen - The Pier @ Oceanside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Was in the area and decided to stop by based on the yelp reviews. Was a 45 min wait due to Vday so we walked around the area to pass time. We decided to sit outside to enjoy the open air. The parking was small but we got lucky and found a spot! The food was definitely worth the wait , I can see why the locals come here. If I'm in the area I will definitely be back ! Also the men's bathroom has some inspirational messages read more

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Used to come here every week with my wife. One day we show up after being told the waitlist was 40 minutes and we waited patiently IN THE POURING RAIN, to be promptly removed from the waitlist with no warning. When I approach the host to ask about the situation, it appears it happened to several other waiting customers as well. He says "Too bad, you should have checked in with me" When I asked to speak to the manager, he says "yup thats me". Great work Daniel, you permanently lost several long term customers today with your horrible attitude. A simple apology would have sufficed, instead, ego was the star of the show from a manager in the service industry, very unprofessional. read more

Cute place. Very spacious. The service was great. The young lady was very helpful and patient with us. The food was good. Generous portion for 1/2 order. Gravy was missing a little something. It was good, I think maybe my expectations were higher considering that's what they're famous for. read more

Don's Country Kitchen - Country Benedict 1/2 order - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

Blink and you might drive right by this place set back from the main drag. They have a few parking spots in front of the restaurant but there is plenty of free street parking all around. The place has both indoor and patio seating and, if you are smart, you will take the first table available. Be prepared to wait 30 or more minutes on the weekend for breakfast. Yes, really. The restaurant itself is homey and very casual and the food is very good. And you will not leave hungry. In fact, you will probably be taking some of your food to go. The warm cinnamon roll with icing was pretty good. I didn't love it but it was fine. I am not a French toast guy at all but the French toast here is pretty darn good. It is absolutely drenched in butter and syrup and if you don't mind getting a head start on diabetes, this dish is for you. The stuffed hash browns is an absolute monster of a dish and you get three choices: Country stuffed (gravy, bacon, sausage, etc.), Bea's with Hollandaise (and bacon, avocado and cheese), or Don's with gravy, bacon, mushrooms, spinach, cheese, and avocado. And don't forget the two fried eggs on top of each one. Seriously, call your cardiologist before ordering these I went with the Hollandaise and it was really good. There is so much going on with this dish that I don't know where to start. The combination of flavors is really good but it was the bites with bacon that really made this dish soar. The stuffed hash browns come with toast or a biscuit. The biscuit was very dry. It comes with whipped butter but man, this was a dry biscuit. For two bucks more, you can get gravy and that gravy is really delicious. Speaking of gravy...and calories...and cholesterol...the Country Benedict is pretty awesome. Sausage patties, eggs, biscuits, and a giant pool of fantastic creamy sausage gravy over everything. It's all extremely delicious. By the way, you can order half-portions of certain dishes so keep that in mind. Service was, like the restaurant, friendly and homey. Big food, big flavors, good service, and reasonable prices for the quantity and quality. You will leave as stuffed as their hash browns and as happy as their sunny side up eggs. read more

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My fave breakfast place in north county. The only place I will eat the biscuits and gravy. They are fluffy and light and the gravy is perfectly seasoned. The wait is long but the staff is kind and personable. read more

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Don't be deceived by the outside. It's great inside. It is worth the wait. Came with 11 people and we only waited 30 minutes on a holiday weekend. Food is excellent. I love the potatoes best of all. Lloyd was an excellent server. read more

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Was walking along the coast, locals recommended Don's for breakfast. Got the special: one egg, beautiful local sausage, hashbrowns, and one biscuit, smothered and gravy. So divine and Christa was a fantastic server! Definitely recommend read more

Don's Country Kitchen - 1/2 Oklahoma Special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

There are breakfast places and then there's Don's. Don's Country Kitchen is located on the bustling Oceanside section of the Pacific Coast Highway and due to its excellent service and one particularly unique line of stuffed hash brown breakfast entrees, was a terrific place to grab a awesome breakfast with friends on a hazy Marine layer filled day. Our party waited well less than the initially estimated 40 minutes to be called in, but the restaurant's efficient and up-to-date virtual wait in line service gave some us ample time to grab some coffee nearby without having to worry about missing our call. Because we also had a hungry child in the party, management was awesome with providing him with crayons and coloring sheets and prioritizing his food to come out first. As for my food, it was delicious, heavy enough, and a great value for the $17.95 I paid. I got the Don's Stuffed Hash Brown and with its layers of spinach, mushrooms, and a topping of avocado sandwiched between layers of hash browns, I couldn't feel too guilty about the jack cheese and bacon mixed in with all those other ingredients. Since the stuffed hash brown was packed with so much flavor, I felt like I didn't even need to add a lot of ketchup on the top. The English muffins I got on the side were also a nice and perfectly toasted complement. Great food, homey vibes, great location and awesome service...what else can you ask for?? read more

Don's Country Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

great food! huge portions and cool twists on the hash brown omelet thing. i loved the food, service at the table was nice. the only big drawback is their awful line and host system. they have one person manning the stand at the entrance who's also taking groups to their table and sometimes running to the back. we waited at least 10 minutes just to get our name on the waitlist (which was another 40min wait) and the host just continuously ignored us while we kept trying to put our name down with him. we were finally seated and service was fast after that. i'd love to come again for the food but I would like to try to go when it's not their busy hours. read more

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Great little place in Oceanside. Small spot with only a few parking spots out front. Staff is friendly and attentive. Food portions are good for the cost. Food is tasty. Everything was cooked perfectly. This place is popular and can have a bit of a wait during busy times. Get there early and drop off your partner to check ed in while you find a place to park. read more

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That stuck in the area and decided to have some breakfast. This place was great! I love the outside covered patio. Very cozy destination. Parking is a little tough. I had the country stuffed hashbrowns and boy were they good! See photo below.. The gravy is homemade and apparently the hollandaise too. Next time I will try that. The portions were huge! That picture is half of my order because I had eaten the other half on the other side. turns out I could've gotten a half order. Now I know! Service was amazing! Everyone was friendly. Food came out fast, but there were not a lot of people here as I came on a weekday morning. I would definitely come back here again. Can't hate a place with great food, nice ambience and amazing bathroom signage. (See photos below.). read more

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dropped off grandma who ALWAYS wants to go to Denny's or (egads) Sizzler so we got to eat at DON's COUNTRY KITCHEN instead. it was early afternoon by the time we finished our errands and sat down to eat. not being much of a breakfast person anyway, that made for a built in excuse to order lunch instead. I got the FRISCO BURGER (1/3 lb ground beef patty, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato and 1000 island dressing on grilled sourdough cheese toast) with extra crispy fries. now that most sit-down restaurants have gone to 1/2 pound burgers the patty seemed small but everything else worked. Wyatt had BEA's STUFFED HASH BROWNS (two layers of hash browns with bacon, avocado, and jack cheese topped with two eggs over easy and hollandaise) and enjoyed it enough to green-light adding my version to his regular breakfast rotation at home. the wife-unit went old school and ordered the TRADITIONAL BENEDICT (toasted English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached eggs, and hollandaise with hash browns). I'm thinking there's going to be a fair amount of that rich sauce of egg yolks, butter, and lemon juice in my breakfast making future. server was a delight and the atmosphere comfortably funky. very solid eats. really a nice surprise. read more

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Unfortunately Don's Country Kitchen fell short of our expectations. Our brunch overall had okay, nothing standout, food. Service wasn't very attentive (our server didn't check on us at all after serving us). I heard that Don's had good cinnamon rolls, but we found them to be very dry around the edges (almost stale) and sadly cold. For the price, I would certainly pick another spot. read more

Don's Country Kitchen - Cinnamon Roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

I came into Don's Country Kitchen on a weekend morning and even though it was busy, the vibe was relaxed and the service was warm. You can tell it's a spot that people come back to over and over. I ordered the French toast and the Bea's Benedict. The French toast was really good--thick slices, a nice golden crust, soft in the middle, and not overly sweet. It tasted homemade in the best way. The eggs Benedict was also on point. The eggs were poached just right and the hollandaise had a smooth, buttery flavor without being too heavy. Everything was well-seasoned and came out hot. What I appreciated most was how easy everything felt. The servers were kind, the food came out quick, and I never felt rushed even with people waiting for tables. It's the kind of place that makes you want to come back next weekend and bring someone new. Nothing fancy or over the top--just great food made with care. I'm already thinking about what I'll order next time. read more

This place was outstanding. From the customer service to the food. Everything was delicious. Mckenna was a pleasure to have as out server. She was friendly, patient, and very attentive. We were seated within 15 minutes. Plenty of seating available inside and out. We loved the decor in the patio area. We had a few laughs. I ordered the special that morning, Green Chilaquiles. I've had my share of this dish. It's one of my favorite Mexican breakfast dishes. That being said, overall great dish. Everything was made very well. Tortilla chips were crispy, egg was made perfectly, a little runny. The salsa was good. It was not spicy at all. The Peach Waffle was delicious. My only feedback for this dish would be to have had a peach syrup/glaze or added peaches to the batter. Highly recommend this place. read more

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