So, this is a pretty sweet find. The Jennings House is a locally owned breakfast and lunch spot located in the heart of Point Loma Village. Housed inside Point Loma's oldest home -- fascinating! -- it is such a cozy, warm, welcoming little historic place. Established in 2017, it was inspired by one of the co-owner's dream of creating a community-centered cafe like those on the East Coast. The team is so kind and attentive -- just wonderful folks who make you feel right at home and in good company. The restaurant features breakfast all day, with signature dishes such as homemade brioche French toast, breakfast scrambles, burritos, sandwiches, acai bowls and a daily selection of fresh-baked pastries including scones, rolls, cookies and more. They also offer salads and sandwiches, including a BLT, club and veggie wrap. They sometimes have soups and chili, tool. I was even treated to a 1/4 slice of cookie -- a thank you and a surprise sample on my first visit. The menus is large, and there are plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. They also serve a range of coffee, espresso, teas and alcoholic beverages, including mimosas. There is also wonderful and shaded outdoor seating in the front and back and it is quite spacious inside. And they have a lovely garden out back with all kinds of succulent plants, lavender and fruit. The space is great for groups of small or larger sizes, and the patio is dog friendly. And the music is kept pretty low and the ambiance is more chill than not, so it is also a great place to study or work -- though they do have a 90-minute limit when they are busy. And this is an interesting tidbit: Roseville 2nd Story is a flexible co-working space located on the renovated upper floor of the historic Jennings House. The space includes fixed-location desks with free house coffee, water and printer access -- plus a 15% discount on all food and beverages. You can reserve Friday through Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (daily access for $20, weekly access for $75 and monthly access for $275, with a 10% discount available for bookings of three months or more, payable in advance). You will find a few parking spots in the back, and street parking out front. And be sure to carve out some time to check out the restaurant. The Jennings House, with support from the La Playa Trail Association, is also an exhibit full of historic photographs and some furniture highlighting the history of the city, the military community, the San Diego Yacht Club and the area's Portuguese heritage. read more

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Jennings was great! It is a historic house that has been turned into a cafe. There's so much character and it is walking distance to the marina. The coffee was great, pretty strong and not too pricey. The owner Cathy is super nice and her staff was great too. We tried the biscuit with sausage gravy and the side order was the perfect amount of food for one person if you aren't starving. It had great flavor and will be a go to comfort item. The chicken salad sandwhich was very filling and hit the spot. The grapes in it were a nice touch, but the bread was pretty rough, but I'd say that's fairly normal for a toasted sandwich. There are tables indoors and outdoors with the inside having outlets if you are coming to work. Great spot! read more

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My daughter and I came here after a big morning at the beach. I'm pregnant and my daughter is 2 so you can imagine, when we arrived I was a bit famished, to say the least. The service was quick, friendly and took very good care of us. They brought my daughter books and her fruit right away. I can't express how much I appreciate service that cares for the kiddos. We're traveling but will definitely stop by on our next visit. read more

I love the French toast and the avocado toast here! This beautiful and charming & I believe oldest house in Point Loma is a nice spot to visit. I'm lucky to be in walkable distance from it. I also have occasionally rented a desk upstairs. They have a WeWork situation and it's very reasonable. Thanks to Cathy and her staff for being a part of and supporting our community. read more

Food is fresh and delicious. Had a great iced matcha that was perfect not too sweet. Loved their biscuits & gravy. Not to fatty but very flavorful and stellar homemade biscuits. Incredible history on the walls. Could spend hours reading all the pictures. Portion sizes big, had some leftover biscuits & gravy. Yum! Took a pomegranate scone home for my midnight snack. Service was great! read more

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The BEST biscuits and gravy everrr. It's definitely pricey, but worth it for me. It's also in a charming historical house. Good music, relaxed and lowkey during weekdays. Check out the book store down the street as well! read more

Cool breakfast place-- oldest home in Point Loma. We had the Breakfast Combo (french toast, eggs, bacon) and Lox bagel which were delicious. The Vietnamese coffee was ok, and the Strawberry latte was great. Service was friendly. Mid price range. Nice backyard patio for outdoor dining. read more

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We really wanted to like this place but the vibes were SO WEIRD! It was all order from your table via a web app, which is fine... but there was no check in after our food was dropped off or refills on drinks so we kept having to go inside to find someone to help us out. The people working seemed very young (younger than 15) and we kept wondering if they should even be working there. Food was okay, coffee was okay. Overpriced for it all being ordered via a QR code website. The building itself was cute, but couldn't get over the weird experience and energy we felt there. read more

DO NOT EAT HERE!!! was just here earlier today for breakfast when we received a lecture from the owner about our dog because he is a large dog. we entered the establishment and were given our choice of seating on the dog friendly patio as no one else was there. we were required to sit at a small two person table, since we were just a party of two with our dog. our waitress julia was so sweet and accommodating, 5 star service. we ordered drinks and our food, and our food came out about 30 minutes later. julia was not the one serving our food, but the owner cathy. our dog (60lbs, poodle) was laying next to us as close as possible to the table, and out of the way of other patrons. the owner decided to step over our dog to attempt to serve us, which resulted in him standing up. we pulled him off to the side and made him sit so he would be out of her way, and she proceeded to lecture us about keeping the dog on a short 2ft leash because people could trip over him. we explained that he was on less than a 2ft leash and he was lying down out of the way and she ignored us to continue her lecture. we decided to get up and leave when our food arrived, explaining to our waitress julia that the owner was very rude and gave us an undeserved lecture. julia was very apologetic and kind about the incident. the owner came back around and had said she was confused when her waitress told her we were upset because she "hadn't even yelled" as if this is a regular occurrence for her. we told her that she was very rude, that our dog was lying down and calm and under control. we were lectured again about how big dogs can get in the way and people can trip over them, despite the fact that other patrons had no issue navigating around him. we said we had a small table, he is a big dog, that he would have to stick out a little bit because he did not fit under the table. we asked "he is a big dog, if you don't want big dogs here you should mention that. what were we supposed to do with him?" she failed to provide a solution, and kept arguing in an attempt to justify her point even though our dog had not been disruptive. finally i said "we're not interested in arguing with you, we are leaving" and she simply stated "i wasn't arguing"... horrible service on the owner's part, do not recommend this place to even my worst enemy. julia, however, was great read more

Hubby and I thought we would give it a try. It took a couple minutes to be greeted. The signage on the table says your food is made fresh, but I witnessed the lady behind the counter put food in the microwave. Took about 20 minutes to get our food and about 10 to get water. The table next to us had to go in and ask for water. The place was not busy at all, so I don't know what the delay was. Perhaps it was because there was only 1 microwave. Cmon do better. read more

We ate here two times and after an underwhelming experience the first we came back because it's a quiet place to eat. This place is very understaffed which they have been for a very long time and the stress on the current employees bounces onto their customers. We felt offended that the server said he'd allow us to sit the two of us at a 4 person table but if a group of 4 came, they'd have to seat us inside instead. Of course it's a business but anyone who chooses to eat there is a pure dollar sign and not a place that cares about their food. In a place where there are many options to eat, we won't be back. There was a group of 3 who asked to sit at a table where there were 6 seats and the server said no, didn't even give them the option. They got up and left. The food itself is very average but we enjoyed the quiet ambiance and the order from QR code. read more

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My husband and I had the BEST breakfast here! The food is all made fresh and the coffee drinks are excellent! Parking is easy and there is plenty of patio and inside dining! The historical house is so charming with many historic photos to enjoy and learn from too!! The service is excellent and friendly! We have become regulars now! read more

My wife grew up in Point Loma/OB & I've lived in the area for 6 years. After the many years of driving by the old victorian style home we finally decided to try "Jennings house eatery". We walked in & asked to be seated. The owner Cathy asked us if we were familiar with a "QR code" menu. We said we would try it but it was not user friendly &/or easy to navigate so we opted for traditional menus. We ordered an iced coffee & orange juice. What made us walk out the door was this. Cathy brought us 2 cups of water that were warm! My wife then asked for some ice. Cathy then brought us some ice that had black spots in it! (Maybe mold?) my wife decided to go up front & pay for the drinks we ordered. We then went to "Breakfast republic" which always has great service & food. It is very unfortunate to not have actually tried the food at this establishment but first impressions are EVERYTHING especially considering we told her it was our first time here! read more

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Came across Jenning's on our way to La Playa Books next door. Stopped in around 11am on a Sunday and asked for outside seating. 2 hour parking on the street, homey vibes, and great weather drew us in to grab lunch. Staff was super kind, QR code ordering is convenient and we were asked if that was okay with us after we were sat. Latte was hot, delicious, and had many options for flavorings and milk! Food was fresh and tasty, loved the homey vibes of this place. Will be back to try more from their menu. read more

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I make a conscious effort to support small, locally owned businesses -- but my experience here was truly unacceptable. My husband actually knows the owner well and goes out of his way to frequent this business as much as possible. The owner however does not know me well enough to recognize me and she just accosted me. I'm pregnant and close to delivering and am still shaking. Her behavior was shockingly unprofessional and outright hostile. There is absolutely no justification for treating people this way. It's unfortunate, because I wanted to like this place and continue supporting them, but I cannot in good conscience recommend supporting a business that operates with such disrespect. I'm now not surprised that this place always looks deserted -- no one wants to be around that hostile environment. read more

My partner and I came here on a Saturday morning on our way home from a nice getaway in SD. When I first walked up I was pleased with the exterior charm- the place looked comfortable with outdoor dining and cute foliage on the balcony. We got seated outside right away as there weren't many people dining there. We were told to scan the QR code for ordering. This process was mostly simple, a little confusing since each person has to scan it on their own phones to order and it's unclear whether the orders will be linked or not until the last screen. There were elderly patrons at a nearby table that were struggling with this process. At the end, you can opt to pay for your yourself or the entire table, all from your phone. This means there is really no table service and therefore I believe it should affect the tip. We ordered a coffee and a french toast plate each. My drink came first, followed by our food, followed later by his drink. The food did not look appetizing when it arrived and I couldn't finish my plate. The french toast did not taste fresh, the eggs seemed rehydrated or something. We didn't actually hear the sounds of a typical kitchen and are fairly certain our food was microwaved. Overall, the staff we interacted with were sweet and kind. There could be major benefits in small changes like adding sun shades to the outdoor dining area (we had to relocate inside due to sun), music throughout to improve ambiance, maybe doing away with QR ordering and leaving it for menu viewing only as an option. This restaurant could be a vibrant staple attracting people to a highly walkable street full of great independent shops. Just needs a little TLC. read more

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Came here after the airport to try it out.. Bagel sandwich was phenomenal and feels like home in here. Service was outstanding and the owner is amazing! Really made us feel special for coming by. Will be a regular now. read more

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This place is the best! So charming, amazing service and delicious food. We love to visit for both breakfast and lunch.

The "Pt Loma" on croissant with feta is a startling re-articulation of this old standby that re-defines breakfast. read more

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Our office moved to Point Loma so I was checking out local coffee places and my boss told me to check out Jennings! It's maybe a block away so that was a plus! For my first visit I had an iced matcha latte, then I saw the pastries and I overindulged, I ended up picking up a pistachio baklava, an original baklava and a sticky bun. I literally said "treat yourself." I got to meet Kathy the owner and she was really sweet, she makes the pastries minus the baklava in house. My matcha hit the spot a good amount of caffeine and sweetened just how I prefer, my pastries were AMAZING. I had to stop myself from finishing the sticky bun, I promised my husband that I would share. The baklava on the other hand I demolished, their longer pieces so to me it seemed like I had 4 pieces per stick. Today I ended up getting their chai latte and same thing, really tasty, sweetened how I like and just very good. Definitely have to try their breakfast next time! read more

We love brunch at the Jennings House. The food is consistently excellent. The staff are friendly and helpful. While you are there check out the photos of what the area looked like in the early 1900s - so glad this little gem has been preserved. read more

Terrible service. Unfortunately, for that reason alone I wouldn't go back. When you walk into a place excited and looking forward to a good experience, there's nothing worse than the owner being rude and disrespectful to you. read more

julia 10/10 fantastic server...the owner on the other hand...a piece of work. lectured us on how much space our dog (in a down stay) was taking up on their dog friendly patio. for reference we were shoved on a small patio table and as much of him was under the table as possible and on less than a foot of leash, he's 60lbs, the owner couldn't offer a solution just a lecture. i've been here many times especially with my dog and it's obvious this place has changed ownership (old owner was a sweetheart). julia was very apologetic. we actually took our food to go after the owner came over again to tell us we shouldn't feel upset because she only lectured us and didn't even yell at us. they've lost my business forever. read more

Nice vibe, very relaxed. My friend was not blown away because he is use to the old fashion menus on the table and someone taking your order. I thought it worked well, I placed our orders at the table online and it came out exactly as specified. My only ding is that the French toast was baked, it did not thrill us, just mush and the individual flavors were lost. Awesome wait staff, friendly and attentive. I will be back, I want to try lunch. read more

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What a hidden gem in Point Loma! This cute little converted house has so much charm, offering both indoor and outdoor seating options. Whether you're here for a casual meal or need a peaceful spot to work, this place has you covered--there's even a rentable workspace upstairs. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. As for the food, it's absolutely delicious. I had the House Bagel Sandwich - eggs, cheese, bacon, and I chose a jalapeño bagel, and wow--it was fantastic! It also came with a side of fresh fruit. Every piece was ripe and delicious. I also indulged in a chai tea latte and a lavender lemonade, both of which were refreshing and flavorful--highly recommend trying them! One of the most interesting things about Jennings House is the walls--they're adorned with fascinating bits of history about Point Loma, which adds so much character to the space. It's the perfect spot for both a meal and a little local history lesson. Oh, and I can't forget to mention the vibe--the chill classic rock playlist in the background set the perfect tone. It was just the right mix of laid-back tunes to make the experience even better. All in all, Jennings House Eatery offers great food, a cozy atmosphere, and a wonderful experience. I'll definitely be back if I'm in the area. read more

The cutest breakfast spot in Pt Loma! Right near the beach, great to dine in with lots of shaded outdoor patio space. Just off the main road so easy to pick up to go orders on the way to the beach. I love the breakfast burrito with added sausage. The owner, Kathy, is so nice! She bakes everything fresh in the mornings. This spot has been around for 7 years and still seems to be a hidden gem! read more

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Cute spot with good food and great customer service. They have indoor and tons of outdoor seating. You order online which is actually very confident. Got the Point Loma breakfast sandwich which was delish. read more

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I've now ordered from Jenning's three times, each experience better than the last. I'm a big fan of most of their breakfast items, but my favorite to date is the Breakfast Burrito (scrambled eggs, black beans, bacon, cheddar, wrapped in a warm tortilla served with salsa & fruit, $12.00). The black beans really elevate the flavor and taste that many breakfast burritos seem to lack. The salsa was delicious, although I could have used more, and the fruit was fresh and sweet. I was so impressed with the burrito I was inspired to make my own at home. Now, I refuse to make breakfast burritos without black beans. Other delicious menu items I recommend in a heartbeat include Avocado Toast with Eggs (choice of toast, avocado, 2 poached or scrambled eggs, $12.50), and the Brioche French Toast (3 piece of house made baked french toast, topped with fresh berries and powdered sugar. Served with real maple syrup, and bacon or sausage, $13.95). read more

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Food was really good and reasonably priced. The staff is very on guard about Covid precautions. Which is a good thing but they were a little over the top. The yelled at me for picking up some napkins. Well I know they are short staffed so I thought I would grab my own napkins since I wasn't provided any and my sandwich was on the messy side. I didn't touch anything else just the top napkin I grabbed but by their tone you would think that I licked their entire countertop. I know people react in different ways and they could have been coworkers that were out with Covid which made them extra stressed. I don't know their story but they could have approached me a tad differently. Bottom line though food is tasty and the ambiance is charming. read more

My favorite breakfast place in San Diego! Not overpriced like many of the other places here. The ambiance is so nice (cute restaurant in one of Point Loma's oldest houses). The food is amazing and always SO hot so you know it's fresh. The coffee is absolutely amazing. I never buy coffee out, but I'll treat myself to a coffee here since it's something I know I'll never be able to make as good at home. Service is awesome - everyone is so kind and helpful. I always bring people that visit to breakfast here and everyone has loved it. They have tons of different options for people (basic breakfasts and cool new things to try). Bakery items are always so yummy too! It's also dog friendly on the patio which is always a plus for me! Highly recommend you try this place out! read more

Cute breakfast spot!!!! With parking in the back. And the food was decent all American breakfast. However, if you are in a hurry go elsewhere! The service, the coffees, glacial pace. Incredible slow! Also, everything is via an online ordering system. It's very in personal for a sit down establishment and makes paying for the table awkward. Covid is over, I would love actual table service. read more

Gave it a second chance..... Ok food... Horrible service "you can't sit here, you have a party of 2, this is a 3 person table" Crazy to see people so ungrateful for your business. Won't be a third time. this conversation was with the party next to me and it was so offensive i got up and left. read more

Came here for new years eve breakfast. Staff were very helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend ordering a croissant or other pastry, was the best I have had in a long time. The location is very unique and there are inside and outside dining options. Highly recommend coming here! read more

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I initially found Jennings House just looking for something open at 6 AM. What a pleasant surprise this place was. I'm not used to CA prices, but they seemed pretty normal. Food was plentiful and very tasty. The French toast with berries was really well done, completely enjoyable and very filling. The scrambled eggs were nice, delicate and not watery. The bacon was done perfectly, just enough to be firm without being overly floppy. The QR code order and pay was great for me who was in a little bit of a rush. The server was kind, polite, and very helpful. Will definitely hit this place up next time I'm in SD! read more

Strange place. Got seated in the back because of the repeatedly mentioned "seating issues" many people have commented on. Luckily it's beautiful back there! First waitress was great, coffees got delivered and the waitress bumped into my dog, who was two inches away from my feet. She started to give me a panicked lecture on how I need to keep my dog on a short leash. This went on for a while with no response from anyone at the table. She finished by telling us she had recently been bit by a dog. Unfortunate, maybe you shouldn't work at a dog friendly restaurant? When she didn't get a reaction from us she resumed service but had a very strange energy. Food was terrible, cold eggs and stale French toast. read more

Food was yummy and presentation appealing. Owner was personable! Historical building. read more

Jennings House Eatery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Service is great. Ambience is quaint. I would not recommend ordering the breakfast burrito unless they make changes to it. It should be taken off the menu. Tortilla is too small. It's more like a breakfast "pocket" rather than a burrito. The texture of the tortilla was that of a tortilla anyone can buy at the grocery store. I ordered the bacon extra well done and crispy. It was chewy and stringy. I ordered to-go. The burrito comes with fruit. The chef so kindly dropped the cold wet fruit into the box with my breakfast burrito, leaving my breakfast burrito with a nice soggy essence of orange. I would recommend boxing up the fruit separately. I will say, the salsa was excellent!! Highly recommend that salsa. The burrito was 0 stars and really should be removed from the menu until the chef goes around the local area to sample neighboring breakfast burritos from Harbortown, Coffee Hub or even Jensens. I am giving 3 stars because the lady I ordered with on the phone was very nice and said she was making my burritos. I appreciate a small business and she seems like someone who is proud of her business. I hope this review is helpful. Let me know when the burrito gets updated or off the menu and I'll be back. read more

Don't bring your laptop! The building and surroundings are lovely, but staff was weirdly brusque and unfriendly to me. I assume this is because I was working on my laptop. Within 20 minutes of arriving - and before my food arrived - two staff members approached me about a time limit on tables, even though the place was empty except me and one other occupied table. An unpleasant experience - don't recommend. read more

Very cute. Its marketed as the oldest house in San Diego. We found it on google, when we were on our way to Cabrillo and wanted some coffee. They have parking in the back, which on a Saturday afternoon was quite empty. We ordered a white chocolate hot chocolate, the house coffee, a lemon tart, and the spumoni (hopefully I spelled it correctly) gelato. We decided to sit on the patio with a view of the neighborhood, which is quite cute. The hot chocolate was delicious. One of the better ones I've had in San Diego. The coffee was not the kind of pick me up my boyfriend wanted. The lemon tart was lemony goodness, that would've tasted better freshly out of the oven. The gelato was a combination of plums, chocolate chip cookies and what tasted like a vanilla based gelato with cherry sauce. It tasted better when we took a taste, but it was quite good. They have seating in the rooms upstairs which can be quiet and loud depending on the crowd. Free Wifi. Good choice for people in the neighborhood. read more

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Since new ownership i have been very disappointed in this place. Poor food, so so coffee. To many rules. Plenty of other places to get a great cup of coffee in point loma. read more