Love this place so much! Stefi was so amazing, friendly and funny! Made our breakfast today 10000 x better! Come have some yummy food! read more

Hob Nob Hill - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Great food, and the service provided by Stefi was amazing. Definitely recommend. Great ambiance also

Stephie was efficient, kind, and provided excellent service! She helped me make a quick order and it was delicious

The service was good. Fast friendly and efficient. I got the meatloaf and it was flavored well and cooked perfectly. Loved the flavor and the crunchy crispy edges. The mashed potatoes also flavored well and buttery. Nice and creamy. Green beans complimented the meal perfectly. The shepherds pie was very good. Again the mashed potatoes perfect and the beef seasoned and cooked perfectly also. The onion rings perfectly crispy and delicious. Not overly breaded. They had live music when we were there and was nice. Id be back for sure. Good meatloaf is hard to find in San Diego for some reason. read more

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This restaurant holds a very special place in my heart, it was a beloved spot for my mother and grandparents, and I've been a loyal customer for years. So it genuinely pains me to write this review. Ever since the new management took over, it feels like everything that made this place special has been stripped away. The two dishes that kept our family coming back, the coffee cake and the corned beef hash, are simply not the same anymore. The hash was so bad we actually had to send it back. The coffee cake tasted like something picked up from a Costco shelf. These weren't just menu items to us; they were the reason we kept returning, year after year. To make matters worse, we visited on Mother's Day and were met with a two-person staff for what should be one of the busiest days of the year. We weren't even greeted when we walked in. The prices have gone up significantly, yet the food and service feel completely generic, nothing that justifies what they're charging. Yes, the restaurant got a nice facelift aesthetically, but a fresh coat of paint means nothing when the heart of the place, the food and the hospitality, is gone. New management has clearly prioritized appearances over the loyal customers who built this restaurant's reputation. It's a real shame. read more

If you've ever driven past Hob Nob Hill, you might not expect much from the outside--but step in, and you're instantly transported. The interior is a beautifully done retro dining space, complete with elegant chandeliers that give it a charming, vintage-chic feel that totally contrasts the modest exterior. I came in for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised from the start--each meal comes with a complimentary warm muffin that was incredibly tasty and a perfect way to begin. The food overall did not disappoint. The Belgian waffle combo stood out; since most breakfast combos comes with pancakes while my husband prefers waffles (and my husband usually has to order separately). The Laurel was another highlight--a delicious spinach omelet topped with feta that felt both hearty and fresh. A couple things to keep in mind: weekends can come with a long wait, and parking can be a bit challenging. That said, with plates ranging around $15-$20, the quality and experience make it well worth it. Definitely a breakfast spot we'd come back to. read more

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Believe it or not I'm a little saddened by the news that Hob Nob Hill is closing. I know I did predict the closure, nonetheless it's a shame this landmark won't be with us. After I heard of the impending closure I decided to have last look. The restaurant was busy on a Sunday morning and looked good. The staff were efficient and friendly. The food was good enough. It's breakfast after all not a high bar. The selections are even more limited since my last visit. The Eggs Benedict seemed a little skimpy. The coffee cake is still an improvement over the Hob Nob of old. All and all C+ or B- for the whole experience. Would I come back if the restaurant was to continue in business? A solid maybe. read more

Very sad morning. Found out at breakfast there this morning new owners from March are closing the restaurant June 30th. Wait staff have been here for years. An institution of 82 years in San Diego. Had a great breakfast and waitress that worked there 16 years. Really sad read more

Wanted to have a diner style breakfast and this place was recommended by staff members at our hotel. What a great recommendation. I really enjoyed my breakfast. I had two buttermilk pancakes which were really fluffy and lite along with two pieces of bacon. It was really good and the service was great. read more

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Ordered the chicken and waffles to go. Underwhelmed. A much better option is Sunnyboy Buscuit Company in Hillcrest. The order was also cold. read more

Hob Nob Hill - Chicken and Waffles - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Hobnob Hill -- San Diego -- 3 stars Truly a gem -- easy to find, though parking can be a bit of a hunt. The food is superb: thoughtful flavors, well-balanced plates that show a distinguished palate without pretension. The atmosphere is uniquely warm and inviting, adding to the charm. Service was on point -- attentive and polished -- even though it was just the two of us at the time. Classic spot with real staying power in San Diego; love that you can still order an honest Old Fashioned here. A cool find that delivers both comfort and culinary finesse. -- Captain 619 read more

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Yummy place for a Sunday breakfast! We walked in and we were welcomed in and sat down so quickly! Our server was very kind and gave great suggestions! I'm so glad I was able to try the Monte Cristo breakfast sandwich, it was delicious and very filling! The update was a cool mix of an old school restaurant and a diner! I can't wait to come back for their jazz nights! read more

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This morning was my first time trying this place after hearing multiple great recommendations from my friends. The staff and food did not disappoint, actually exceeded my already high expectations. Melissa was my take out server, she greeted me promptly and offered a menu so I could better prepare to order since most times online menus are not up to date. Although the blt&e was not on the menu but online she still was able to take the order and the kitchen did an impressive job with it! Decent amount of bacon and my boyfriend whose a picky eater absolutely loved it. Thankfully i was able to sneak a bite or two. :) I ordered the fried green tomato benedict, an interesting twist on an eggs benedict and it was SO delicious. They used fried green tomatoes instead of the english muffin and although that may sound weird, it actually is something i would prefer over english muffins! They prepared this perfectly. Last but definitely not least the coffee cake was a must. I mean look at all these delicious fresh pastries they have up front for display! I will definitely be back and look forward to dining in as the restaurant looked super clean, food was spectacular, and staff was welcoming. Thank you Melissa and the hob nob heart of house and front of house teams! read more

Hob Nob Hill - Pasteries! - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Hob Nob Hill in San Diego was a bit of a mixed experience for us, mainly because we came for one specific thing and just barely missed it. My girlfriend was craving breakfast in the middle of the afternoon and we came here thinking it was all day breakfast. Unfortunately the day we went they cut breakfast off at 3 and we arrived right after so we missed it. We ended up grabbing a quick cocktail for the road and then had to settle for Denny's to satisfy the breakfast craving, which was disappointing because we were really looking forward to trying this spot. That said the place itself made a good first impression. Inside was well decorated, clean, and had a nice classic feel. The short interaction we had with the servers was good too. Friendly and helpful, and they let us know that starting next month they'll have a stable menu with all day breakfast included so this mix up shouldn't happen again. The drinks we had were solid but since we didn't actually get to try the food, I'm giving it 3 stars for now. I'm definitely open to coming back when all day breakfast is back so I can give it a proper try. read more

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This review is reflective of my last visit prior to the current views under new ownership. I'm catching up on reviews that include photos from my photo roll. I've been here several times -- a few times with friends, and one time to bring my parents who were visiting from out of town. The first two visits with friends, I had the same omelette with cottage cheese, and I wasn't disappointment with the dish at all. It came with toast, but I passed since I'm on keto. The other time I came with my parents. They absolutely enjoyed the experience with their dishes. My dad had a pastrami sandwich with fries, and my mom tried the quiche. I'm curious as to how the service and quality are now based on the most recent reviews, so I'm looking forward to that update after I visit again! read more

Hob Nob Hill - Omelette - American Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is special!! And the full menu is all day. My go to for breakfast in the neighborhood. Thank you especially to Angel and team for an 'at home' experience every time. I LOVE the chic n waffles but more than happy with the hearty oatmeal much of the time. Not to mention the Shepherd's Pie is to die for for that ultimate comfort food! I keep on coming back for sure, Jane read more

Been a regular here for years so we were a bit weary of the new ownership. However, a year in and the ownership has earned our trust. The food is really good and though there are things we miss, we keep coming back. Especially for Carlos the bartender. Attentive, friendly, fun, and funny. And, he knows how to make a drink or 3! read more

Hob Nob Hill - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Delightful experience, these wonderful folks are so friendly. Parking is okay at best. Easy on the wallet and huge menu. Counter seating available. read more

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Sunday breakfast after church. We have been here a few times. We waited a few minutes to be seated. I ordered hot chocolate, it was good. I got the meat scramble with hashbrowns. The scramble wasn't good. It was a blob of eggs and meat. It was burnt at the bottom not even scrambled. I picked at the meat. read more

Hob Nob Hill - Hot cocoa and hob know hill coffee - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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The new Hob Nob Hill under new ownership has been open a month or so. This was my second visit, and I was still disappointed. The manager promised to up the game in the kitchen after I returned the world's tiniest quiche on my last visit. So I ordered quiche again, and they first said they have made changes to the quiche plate. But then they said, "but we don't have any today". Ok.... So I got a Mediterranean salad. I was told it was very popular. It came out with soggy cucumbers on it. They looked like they had been frozen at some point. Once those cucumbers were replaced with fresh cucumbers, it was very good! Overall, I'm still very disappointed in this new Hob Nob- they still have a lot of work to do! read more

Hob Nob Hill - Mediterranean Salad - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Hadn't been in 20 years. Its newer, younger wait staff, still good menu and good food. Nice ambiance (they kept the old pictures on the walls), friendly staff, full bar. It's still the Hob Nob Hill we love and will go back to in the future. Great place to take out of town guests or catch up with friends. We went on a weekday when it was not so busy. read more

Not one to write reviews usually but felt compelled because of how disappointing this place is. $8 for bottled orange juice??? $18 for "The 1944 American breakfast", 2 eggs, 2 pieces of bacon and came out cold. The club sandwich is also $18 and somehow one half of it was missing bacon. Sent the breakfast plate back so only paid for the club, oj and a fruit substitute. $40.. outrageous. Shame because there is nothing else in this area and the building is historic and could be a real destination restaurant. read more

We love this local spot and come here for Carlos! He is the absolute best and makes an amazing margarita. We were super confused to see the new hours, no more late night happy hour or dinner?! What a shame! :-( read more

We came to Hob Nob Hill for one last meal before the new ownership permanently closes this institution of 82 years on June 30 2026. We came to enjoy the food, the service and talk about all the memories that we had at this very special restaurant! My parents dined at this restaurant regularly when they were dating in 1960 and going forward. After they married and had children, we would dine at this restaurant monthly as a family. We would enjoy breakfasts, lunches and dinners. We loved the great portions of food and the best Waldorf salad of any restaurant! Their Iced Rasin bread loafs were very tasty and my dad's favorite!! My parents knew the original owner. As my brother and I grew older, we brought our friends to this restaurant to share great food and conversations. When I eventually got married, we had our rehearsal dinner at this restaurant and my wife and I continued to dine at this restaurant regularly 2-3 times per month. Mary and Alex were the best front of staff hosts!! Margaret was our usual server, who had been a server at the restaurant for decades. She finally retired at the age of 92 in the mid 2000's!! We saw Alex retire and Mary take over front of house and eventually retire and Melissa take over front of house. All the wait staff including the bussers all worked in sync to provide the best consistent service and food of any restaurant we have ever dined at!!! This restaurant, staff and food have created very special memories over the decades and we will truly miss this experience. We are Very Sad that the new ownership decided to not carry the torch of this restaurant going forward!! I'm not sure why, as this restaurant has continued to have crowds of people come every day!! Yesterday was no exception!!! We were glad that we made a reservation since the restaurant was packed full of diners waiting for a place to sit to get a great meal and enjoy great conversations!! We will miss Hob Nob Hill and hope others will get to enjoy one last meal and conversation at Hob Nob Hill before the new ownership closes the restaurant permanently after June 30 2026!! read more

As a resident of bankers hill, hob knob has always been a trusted establishment for good food. However, this last visit was elevated far beyond the norm by our server Melody. She was attentive, charming, friendly, and funny. She very clearly enjoy what she does, and she exuded that energy every time she checked on our table. If you're having a down day, do yourself a favor and go to hob knob, ask for Melody, and enjoy the hell out of yourself. read more

This review is primarily for and of the staff of Hob Nob. Jennette, IS the absolute best server. We have stayed with Hob Nob after the new ownership because of her, Liz, and Jenn! Jennette is kind, welcoming, loving, attentive, and the absolute best server we've EVER had. She makes us want to come back! We LOVE you Jennette! Huge thank you to Liz and Jenn for being the absolute best as well! read more

The service was good. This is a San Diego classic. Street parking. They ran out of Corn Beef Hash. The Prime rib omelette was good. Large excellent breakfast potatoes. The build your own omelette also was big. Good coffee. Very solid read more

Hob Nob Hill - Outside the establishment - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've been coming to hobnob Hill for the past 30 plus years now. It was always pretty good, but I was never all that wild about it before. However, the ownership of this place changed about a year ago and I decided to come back and try a specific item, the eggs benedict, because I am a huge eggs benedict fan but I'm disappointed buy it at most restaurants. Not here! Hobnob Hill is one of the few restaurants I have found that actually bothers to make the Hollandaise sauce from scratch. This is the key, most of the restaurants use a powdered or jar of sauce that tastes gross to me. I confirmed before coming here for it that the Hollandaise sauce is made fresh from scratch daily and only available until 2:00 p.m. . My visit today confirmed that yes, it is fresh Hollandaise sauce made from scratch! So yummy and delicious, it's what I've been looking for! So, if you like eggs benedict, come try it here. Find out what fresh hollandaise sauce is supposed to taste like! They have a few different varieties of eggs benedict, I chose the classic one to keep it simple and it was done perfectly! Also the breakfast potatoes were pretty tasty too, with chopped bell peppers and onions in them. As of October 2025, the eggs benedict I had was about $16. Fair price for something so delicious. read more

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Came for breakfast. The atmosphere was very inviting. We were greeted many times by various staff. Our server Jennette was extremely attentive and made our visit special. The chilaquiles and the quiche were prepared well and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. read more

Hob Nob Hill is a neighborhood gem. We've been coming here for many years and are always satisfied...even through the recent management changes, they've strived to retain the charm and vibe of the past. The food is delicious and amply prepared. What we like most is the service and servers - specifically, Jennette is attentive, but not intrusive. She practically "reads our minds" and we appreciate this greatly. Carlos is also very good. You can tell a lot about a restaurant by the people who work there. We currently live in West Hollywood, but ALWAYS visit Hob Nob Hill when we're down. :-) read more

Our server Melody has been amazing!!!!! Melody is patient, kind, and full of smiles. She made my sister's birthday breakfast a most pleasant experience! Love, love Melody! read more

I can't believe I have lived in San Diego, my whole life and never went to Hob Nob Hill. Super cute restaurant, welcoming, clean, decor throughout, even in the bathroom amazing! Food was amazing. I had the Montecristo sandwich. It was so good bread amazing with sweet potato fries to die for! Carlos, our waiter was above and beyond amazing. I will definitely be back . read more

Hob Nob Hill - Yummy Cinnamon Roll - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Hobnob Hill very nice place, I hadn't been here in a long time. They've remodeled upgraded very well furnished very comfortable seating comfortable booths. The staff is very flexible on large groups small groups plenty of staff. The menu was very well appointed for breakfast. The prices are actually very reasonable affordable and of course the food was delicious for our breakfast orders. We ordered the house special coffee, which was delicious. I actually had two. We ordered a pineapple pastry before our breakfast arrived, which was just out of this world and then we ended up ordering our meals. all of our plates arrived. The food was hot. It was four of us at our table. Everybody described how the food was so delicious. I will post the pictures of the food and the menus for your use. They definitely earned five stars on my visit you must go see hobnob Hill plenty of parking around the restaurant. You will not be disappointed. three of us actually ordered the meat lovers scramble, which knocked your shocks off basically enough food for two per order and we also ordered a Denver omelette, also had an order of pancakes as well. Everything delicious. read more

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Dinner review..... Our 1st visit and we won't return. I think this restaurant/owner needs to figure out what they want to be. To us it is a diner with above average prices trying to make pretend they are more fine dining. The pros: clean and somewhat friendly service The negs: Prime rib like a shoe tough could barely cut with a steak knife Lighting too bright (not atmospheric for dinner) side salads too expensive table set up for dinner had breakfast items such as syrup on table menu very weird no fitting appetizers or sides for dinner The menu is just odd and off balance and the prime rib was awful (we got two prime ribs dinners). read more

Ever since I tried the chilaquiles, I knew it would be my favorite breakfast dish here. I was fortunate enough to have the option of steak on top of my chilaquiles and remember the chef himself coming out to serve me the dish with a compliment to the order. That was on my birthday two years ago, this year I went back to get the same dish but was only allowed machaca meat. Both sauces are tasty and the portion is good enough to get overly full. My waitress was very kind and professional which was a plus. read more

Hob Nob Hill - Chilaquiles divorciados with machaca and eggs. - American Near Me - San Diego, California

In a strange turn of events, we were reminiscing about places that were closed we really were sad about. Looking up our old favorite breakfast place, we were shocked to hear that it had reopened. So we went. Walked in to a mostly unchanged decor, same smiling faces, and same display case full of sweet treats. Ordered my usual breakfast, unfortunately her wedge salad was not available like it used to be at this time so she got the prime rib omelette. While the food was slightly different in taste and presentation, it still tasted very good. Happy to see an old friend back in the mix. They really haven't done much advertising since the reopen so I'm guessing it's up to all of us to get the word out. read more

Hob Nob Hill - Chicken Fried Steak - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Absolutely loved my experience at Hob Nob Hill! The space was spotless with beautiful white subway tile and sleek black marble countertops--it felt classic but fresh. I was honestly shocked there was no wait on a Saturday morning for breakfast. I ordered the Mediterranean omelette, and it was perfect--flavorful without being greasy like at so many other places. The English muffin? Hands down the best I've ever had. And the orange juice was freshly squeezed, which was such a nice touch. 10s across the board. Also a great spot if you're coming with a larger group. Definitely coming back! read more

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Great brunch diner. Melody and Jessica are always so hospitable and caring-- thanks for keeping the neighborhood vibes so strong!

Good coffee Sad they removed Wizard of Oz mural for a couple mirrors. Pancakes are good. read more

Hob Nob Hill - Good coffee. Sad they removed Wizard of Oz mural for a couple mirrors. - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've been eating here for four decades. I know it recently changed hands. The food is disgustingly bad. The salsa has absolutely no taste. I was stunned. Machaca and eggs? No, it was horrible. Corned beef and eggs, my Wife couldn't eat it. Service? They were un inspired and not attentive. 70 bucks for breakfast, it should be pretty good. Don't waste your time or money. Go somewhere where they're proud of what they serve. This isn't that place. The new owners have taken a wonderful restaurant and ruined it. What a waste. read more