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

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

Best burgers in Tijuana and the atmosphere and service are great. .a great choice of burgers…read morechicken and artesanal sandwiches

The burgers seemed like frozen patties to me, kinda like BK whopper, and the milkshakes could…read moreprobably use some higher-fat cream, and more flavor (I tried the chocolate, strawberry and vanilla, all under-flavored). But the decor and atmosphere were fun, and overall it was a decent experience in a restaurant theme that is familiar in the US (Johnny Rockets, Ruby's, etc.) but unique in TJ. I'd give this place an extra star if they put malt in their shakes (the waitress didn't know what I was talking about-- but I figure malta is the origin of the word malteada). A jukebox would be a nice extra touch, too.

I came here this past Sunday around 11 AM and was really impressed! They have both an indoor dining…read morearea and a covered outdoor patio. They're also dog friendly, which is awesome so we opted to sit outside with the pups. Just a heads-up: It gets extremely hot on the patio. They don't have a large fan or cooling system, but they do have window shades that can be pulled down to help block some of the sun and heat. The service was excellent. Our waitress was attentive, checked on us regularly, and kept us updated on when our food would be coming out. She was friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. I ordered the: Country Fried Steak: this was by far the best country fried steak I've had in San Diego! It was absolutely huge. I ended up taking half of it home for leftovers. It was also loaded with gravy, which I loved. I got the mashed potatoes and gravy and broccoli as my sides, and everything was delicious. They have a very extensive menu, and there are so many other things I want to come back and try. I honestly can't believe I've lived in San Diego for almost 10 years and am just now discovering this spot! Between the portions, prices, service, and quality of the food, this is definitely one of the best breakfast spots in San Diego. And the prices are awesome for what you get. I'll absolutely be back!

While running errands early Saturday morning, we were looking for a breakfast joint. Suddenly, I…read moreremembered an old haunt the studio diner. memories, of the good old days were brought back of working at the old TV Studios in a long forgotten era of TV and filmmaking in San Diego. Walking back into the diner was a thrill, clean, polished as if it was ready for a segment of a show to be filmed. The staff courteous dressed well and the chatter of people enjoying a meal. I highly recommend you take time to visit this place. they have specials throughout the week. It is a shame that the leadership of our fine city allowed this industry to die. They screwed up.

Love this place. Great food, fantastic Customer Service. sadly I read on FB that they will close…read morethe restaurant but still be using their food truck.

The food was great! The staff and cook were awesome! I had the birria breakfast. It was really…read moregood!!! A friend had the chile relleno breakfast plate! It was really good as well. I'll be ordering that next time! 5 stars for sure. A+++++

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

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

After being totally shocked at the line outside Phil's BBQ, my wife and I decided to look for…read moreanother option that didn't resemble the line for one of the Star Wars attractions at Disneyland. Rudford's became option #2. Open 24/7 and a wide selection of food choices, it seemed like our best option. Chicken fried steak sounded like a good choice. My wife chose the Reuben's sandwich with crinkle cut fries. My wife wasn't too impressed with her sandwich but my chicken fried steak was tender and the gravy was flavorful with a touch of pepper. I added a slice of blueberry pie to take back to the hotel. Our server was very pleasant and did a great job of checking on us to make sure everything was good. I was very satisfied with my dining experience and was happy to find a place open 24/7 the next time I'm in San Diego if I need to find a place to eat after normal dining hours. The parking lot is on the small side so it might be difficult to find a spot during peak hours. Definitely a place to keep in mind if you're looking for decent coffee shop fare.

Today was my 1st time trying this restaurant out. The food was okay. Nothing to write home about…read more The waitress wasn't friendly at all. Actually it was 2 of the waitress that wasn't pleasant. I'm not sure if they don't like African American people or what their issue was. It's like she didn't want to take our order. And I order 3 extra items to take home for my family and I was rushed the entire time while ordering. I received 2 dirty cups on the outside. I asked for a straw because I didn't want to complain. The 2nd waitress seemed like she wasn't happy to get the straw. And I also asked for plastic utensils. But again a attitude. My party was of 3 & once we got the food, nobody checked on us, until the bill came. I received the chicken and waffles with bacon crumbles on top with blueberries on top. Well the blueberries came on the side and the waffle was soggy. The chicken was 6 out of 10. My dad had the burger and fries and he said it was good. His wife got pancakes, eggs and bacon. She said it was ok. To go I purchased Lemon Pepper Wings and they was Wiggly Giggly lol.. No Sir & No Ma'am. Trash thoes went to. I also got a Reuben sandwich and the meat was TUFF. I never had tuff Cornbeef. I got a cheese burger for my son whome never eaten from here before. And he gave the burger 3 out of 5. Would I try this restaurant again??? I believe in 2nd chances, so I would try ordering something else and hopefully the service of the waitress and waiters are better the next time. And hopefully I find something that's full of flavor and made properly. I can say the restaurant did smell good walking in. However the walls in the booths could use a good cleaning because they we're dirty . It kinda made me think of what the kitchen looked like. Especially with the dirty cups. Hopefully the Owner sees this and can respond to every issue and explain to me & everyone else that's reading this review, why I experienced these issues. Good luck Ya'll and happy eating

A simple spot where you order at the counter before sitting down. The restaurant itself is very…read moreplain, but the service stood out the lady at the register was very sweet. The food was decent. The tuna melt was a bit different, coming with mushrooms, which gave it an unexpected twist. The chipotle chicken wrap felt like a mix between a wrap and a burrito (minus the beans), which made it filling but slightly unusual. The side of fries was a highlight crispy and well done. Drinks are self-serve, which fits the casual setup. Overall, it's a basic place with friendly service and a few interesting menu twists, though the food itself didn't quite stand out.

The gyro wrap was pretty light and tasty. It was missing some type of sauce for flavor but it…read morewasn't dry at all. I may come back to try something else. The fries were tasty tho!

Excellent breakfast and lunch portions. Bang foe your buck$$$$$. Classic American breakfast as…read morewell as mexican dishes. Good stuff. Fast pace quick service.

My favorite breakfast diner. They offer a nice selection of breakfast to choose from. From your…read moretraditional pancakes and eggs, to your omelettes and authentic Mexican breakfast.

Awesome and Delicious Food Great indoor and outdoor Service!…read more Old Country Ambience and nicely decorated dining areas Slightly higher-priced Meals that taste homemade , but Definitely worth it! JSB, Alpine

Have been hearing about this place for a while and it was on my breakfast places to go to - I'm…read morehappy to report it's amazing! I had the bacon and cheese omelet and my partner got the asparagus omelet special! We walked out with so much food. I was so excited to have breakfast for lunch! everyone that works here added to the homey, eat what you can, stay awhile feeling. I can't wait to come back

Saturday night in Julian, most places are closed. But not Julian Cafe and Bakery ! It was doing…read moregold rush business, quite fitting for Julian. Just about every table was occupied, but the servers were efficient and certainly friendly. My order was the Cafe Hamburger ($16.95) which came with a huge portion of French fries, and slices of pickle, onion and tomato. I requested mayo to complement the house-made ketchup. The patty was thick, done medium well, and very tasty, clamped by a very fresh bun. Tammy was the server, and despite being quite busy, checked in once or twice. A great burger and great service.

UPDATED: Thank you for your response and for apologizing. I do appreciate that you removed my meal…read morefrom the bill. That said, I do want to clarify that, from what I observed, we were not the last table to be seated. I understand it was a busy Fourth of July, and I know everyone can make mistakes. My disappointment wasn't because of the wait alone--it was because my order was incorrect multiple times, and I was eventually asked again what I had ordered even though it was just biscuits and gravy. By the time my food finally arrived, the experience had already been affected. I don't expect perfection, especially on a busy holiday. I simply shared my honest experience and hope it helps improve service for future guests. -------------------- We ordered our food and my friend received her meal, but my order of biscuits and gravy didn't come out correctly. The server acknowledged the mistake, saying it was her fault and that she would get it fixed right away. Unfortunately, the wrong order was brought out, and the staff had to come back and ask what I had originally ordered. It was a simple order--just biscuits and gravy--so it was frustrating that it was difficult to get right. When the correct food finally arrived, the experience had already been delayed and a bit discouraging. At that point, I was honestly just over it, especially when I was asked if I wanted a box, as if we were finished. Overall, the food was fine once it arrived, but the service experience that day was disorganized and left a negative impression.