This was the absolute best brunch I've ever had. We collectively got the gluten-free French toast,…read morea breakfast bowl, and their house-made gluten-free bagel, and it was divine. We also took home some baked goods. It's so hard to find gluten-free French toast and baked goods that are actually good, and these were UNBELIEVABLE. You would never guess they were gluten-free. The vibe was cute and laid back and the service incredible. Despite the fact that it was very busy, the food came out really quickly. I will absolutely head back down to IB just to come here again. 10/10 recommend.

I tried their farmer's sandwich and chose a jalapeño cheddar bagel. On it was sausage, bacon, egg,…read morecream cheese and red onion, and it was awesome. The egg was perfect! They also have a young man who plays jazz piano there every Sunday, so the ambiance is pretty awesome along with the nice weather. Sometimes it can get windy so bring a sweater, but otherwise, it's usually a really nice day to hang out with friends and family. I also had a matcha ginger thyme latte with oat milk which was just tasty since ginger is a rare flavor in coffee drinks. I loved it, and it was so good that I took an extra one home. The service is amazing, and on busy days you may have to wait a bit, but it's worth it. If you have any questions about a dish, don't hesitate to ask!

This place was VERY good! My husband and I absolutely loved their burgers and fries. We didn't try…read morethe milkshake because we aren't really milkshake people but we ARE burger people. I always say that a burger needs to stand out from other "traditional" burger places, and the ingredient that stood out to me the most was the pickles. The pickles were most definitely house-pickled, and they had such a good kick to the burger! We loved them. After our first bite, my husband and I looked at each other because we immediately noticed that the pickles were different. Then we took our second bite, and it was just a great explosion of flavor in your mouth. We were actually the second customers there, so our burgers were made fresh right after we ordered. The guy working was by himself at the time, taking orders and making the food, so I definitely recommend being patient if you visit when they're short-staffed. Someone came in after us and was told there would be about a 30-minute wait, and I honestly completely understood. He was doing everything himself! We also talked about going back to try their onion rings and maybe even giving their milkshake a shot. Our drink of choice this time was a Michelada, and they use Clamato, which was a HUGE plus for me. I personally can't stand Michis made with Bloody Mary mix. This one was tasty and paired perfectly with our burgers. Overall, we had a really good experience and a delicious meal. If you're coming to Swagyu, I recommend bringing a little patience and optimism. You're getting fresh food, and it's worth the wait!

Food: 7/10 burgers Service: 0/10 It seems like they only had…read more1 worker for a friday night for the entire restaurant front and back. He had a horrible attitude I could totally understand being left alone and being upset about it. What I dont understand is making customers feel not welcomed, making them feel like a bother and arguing with us over uncooked fries. He was super snarky and I empathize to an extent but dang, we just wanted good food not to bother. I really see this as a management/owner issue more than a reflection of the worker but still left a bad taste for a first visit. Ambiance: I mean its clean. But I'll be ordering to go if we decide to try this place again.

I love the pizza and salads at Sammy's, Imperial Beach. We've ordered the balsamic grilled chicken…read moresalad and the Cobb salad many times and they're perfect every time. Tonight we tried the chopped salad with grilled chicken and it was equally delicious! The ocean view is beautiful too!

Happy Hour at Sammy's in Imperial Beach (inside Pier South Hotel) is totally worth it. I can't…read morespeak on the regular menu, but for happy hour you can't beat the prices or the views. The food is incredibly delicious. We took friends (one who is a picky chef), and he loved every bite. The views are breathtaking because you're literally facing the ocean if you sit out in the patio. We ordered what felt like everything from the menu: the dumplings, calamari, sweet chili wings, Margherita pizza, royal Hawaiian pizza, and the med sampler. They did not disappoint! Every bite was flavorful. Lexi, our server, was so patient, kind and really took care of us. When we first got there, my friend wanted shade and I wanted sun. Lexi was sweet enough to combine two tables so we could have the best of best worlds. For drinks, the boys had beer at $3 off the regular price, and I tried their Spa Day cocktail. It was not as refreshing as it sounded, but it was still quite delicious. My friend opted for the house white and loved it. Overall, Sammy's Happy Hour exceeded our expectations. Between the views, food, and amazing service, we will definitely be returning.

I don't normally leave reviews on a first visit, but based off what my tastebuds and self…read moreexperienced I couldn't resist. first off, the customer service here is awesome! nice friendly staff with a smile. sincerely can feel the joy and love. the burgers were super tasty. I highly recommend getting al's burger to get the fried mustard taste. the burgers here are a nice hybrid between what you would expect to find at a charbroiled burger joint and a "craft" burger joint. it's the brioche bun for me dog. all in all 10/10 would recommend. place has a homey feel due to the good vibes.

Will not be coming back. The Al's storefront is closed, it's all through the pizza place next door…read more Really mediocre food. Make my bf and I sick. We got tenders, buffalo chicken fries and a burger/fries. Fries were good. Everything else, eh. Had high hopes tho!

So good! Had the chunky chorizo hash and chilaquiles verde…read more I've ordered food for delivery a number of times before but this was my first time eating in person. Still a little earlier during the morning so we were seated immediately. Super friendly and attentive service the whole time!

finally got to try this place. Instagram brought us here lol. While waiting for our car to get…read morefixed, we decided to have a family brunch here. Lots of options to choose from. I was torn between the tortuga ninja and the breakfast mexipino. Decided to go with the mexipino sandwich and the ube pancake. Ube pancake - served on a pizza plate. Wow factor lol. The pancake was good, however i felt it could have used a macapuno syrup or something coconutty to complement the ube. The drizzle they put on it was good and i asked for extra and it boosted the flavor. This can probably feed 4-5 people depending on how hungry you are. Mexipino sandwich - this was good enough to split. I loved the savory and sweetness and saltiness. All the flavors complimented one another and i did a happy food dance. Calamansi mint drink - it was just ok for me. Reminds me of the calamansi drink from the pouches and they just added mint. It was too sweet for me so i probably wouldn't order again. It's not a big spot but they do have a lot of seating. The staff on duty were really nice. I want to come back to try the tortuga ninja sandwich. They do have high chairs for the little ones. Unsure of the restroom since we didnt use it. Plenty of free parking since this is in a strip mall.

Great customer service. Restaurant very clean and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. A pleasant…read moreparrot to greet ya. Ordered- hothead, bonehead fries, and the puppy Patty. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Fries had a perfect seasoning, crispy, and the bun was buttery soft. They have great deals and reasonably priced food. Give this place a go you won't be disappointed

Don't sleep on this location! In the heart of imperial beach, stop by Bonehead Burger, just…read morewalking distance from the beach! Indoor and outdoor seating. Bring your pups and pick up a bonehead dog bandana! I was there just before noon and the service was exceptional and the food even better! The menu says the tots are shareable but I ate them all myself, yumm0! Ten out of ten recommend! Shout out to Blake, the food is seriously FIRE!

My first visit was for open mic comedy. I ordered a patty melt which came with hand cut fries. It…read morewas pretty good, although the onions were described as caramelized but were just lightly grilled. Probably delicious for true onion lovers but I pulled most of them off. The cheesy patty on rye bread was still delicious, and there were more fries than I could eat. Not much of a crowd except for the comics themselves, maybe 10-12 with a very entertaining host in between. All were good but many were hilarious including a first-timer. Fun vibe for sure, I would happily go again. I deducted one star because as a new guest, I asked the bartender if they had any special house cocktails. She seemed to hear the word special and thought I meant cheap. I said not necessarily cheap, but do you have any interesting house cocktails here. She said no, so I ordered something boring. Then I got the food menu which on the back had an entire list of house cocktails. But service overall was excellent.

Always a great time at the scoreboard! This ketchy dive bar is exactly what you need! The food is…read morereally well Priced (check out happy hour) and I love to come for the events! They do Monday night Music Bingo and Tuesdays Trivia. The staff is great and the drinks are strong. They have 5$ cocktails before 6 on

The ingrata burger is my go to! Delicious and filling as it is topped with many different…read moreingredients. I recommend trying it out for yourself. This goes well with a good IPA. Enjoy!

Such a cute hidden gem in Imperial Beach. It almost looks like a house, so it's easy to miss. It's…read morenestled between the VA center and the El Tapatio Restaurant. Parking is a bit rough since it's street parking only, but it's totally worth it. The outdoor patio is surrounded by lush greenery, making it feel cozy and tucked away. They have a good variety of both Mexican and American breakfast options, along with a lunch menu. Their coffee selection looked delicious, and we opted for the Horchata Latte and the Lavender Latte. The Horchata was a bit too sweet for my liking, but my friend LOVED it. I really enjoyed my Lavender Latte. She ordered the Florentine Egg Benedict and I had the chilaquiles. She said they were the best egg benedict she's ever had because they're served on focaccia bread. I really enjoyed my chilaquiles, especially the tangy salsa. The potatoes were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of flavor. The service was good. Our server was attentive, checked on us throughout our meal, kept our water glasses full. It's a charming little brunch spot that is worth checking out if you are in IB.

I recently coordinated an incredible family wedding reception here at Cafe Arandas with catering…read morefrom El tapatio (their sister business). Their team was so easy to communicate with and went above and beyond to make the day special. The cafe is already so cute, minimal decor was needed. Their team had everything organized & ready to go and that the staff and catering was top tier. I was so impressed! It is the perfect event space for a small-med sized gathering. I highly recommend renting the cafe as an event space for baby or bridal showers or small receptions their team will hook it up and make your day extra special! Great coffee too!!

Fast service amazing food! Have been coming down here from north county for last couple years worth…read morethe drive every time.

A million times over will I come here! I don't know why it has taken me so long. This was a first…read morefor me and OMG, I loved the birria. But mostly I loved the service, EVERYONE was so loving and inviting. It's like coming to a Mexican party. You're greeted with welcoming smiles, happy and joyful employee's. You can tell everyone loves their job. They're so attentive and are glad to serve you. JORGE though, was absolutely amazing! OUTSTANDING customer service. He greeted us with the most warmest, happiest smile. He recommended the Ed Fernandez #1. He explained the menu, and recommended other items. He checked on us a few times and made sure we were good. We really felt like family. You almost wanna just hug everyone in there, Lol. The service was so so good, from every single person we encountered. Kudos guys! We almost forgot about the star of the show...THE FOOD! Food was delicious. Jorge was right, the #1 combo is the one to get if you're a first timer. We basically got a flight of different style birria tacos. Every one of them was delicious. The queso taco and extremo were top tier. We also got an eggstremo, adding an egg to an extremo taco, CHEF's KISS! It just elevated the taco so much more. Flavors were rich and meat was juicy. They give you extra sides so you can dress up your tacos to your liking. The salsas they provide are perfect for adding that extra kick. Overall experience, exceeded my expectations. Thank you all for giving us such a great experience! Minimal tables and seating on the outside and ample seating inside, they also have a beautiful patio area that can seat big parties. Bring your family and bring your friends. Highly recommend!