What a beautiful place. My daughter, niece and sister took me here for my birthday. I drove down from LA on a Sunday. The waiter was amazing. Very informative and nice. I'm a meatball and spaghetti kinda of gal, and they didn't disappoint. Everyone was super pleased with their food. It was a shock to me that the total didn't break the bank either with today's restaurant prices. This was the best bday dinner ever. Thank you for such a beautiful experience. We sat outside by the way, during a beautiful fall San Diegan afternoon. read more

Our friend Dallas told us to go there are we finally did. it will not be our last visit. Our food was expertly prepared and excellent quality. What impressed me equally was the friendliness and service. Our waiter was extremely well trained, attentive and totally knowledgeable about the menu. The biscuit i got with my breakfast was one of the best ever. I can't wait to back and have biscuits and gravy as a side. read more

found this place on google. I was looking to get some breakfast and wait out the northbound traffic on the 15 & 125. when I drove up I couldn't tell if it was even open and thought about passing it by. I'm glad I went in. immediately felt the warm homey vibe. coffee was fresh,hot and delivered quickly like good diner coffee should be. the waitress was very pleasant. the option of Greek style for the eggs was intriguing. fresh sliced tomatoes, salty feta and pita with tzatziki was a nice alternative to the usual potatoes and toast. I'm looking forward to going back to try a dinner on the patio sometime soon. read more

This place always has a good selection of breakfast and lunch options, with about 6 Greek items and a few Mexican specialties. There is typically a daily soup and pie, as well as various specials. There can be a small line at busy times, and the parking lot has angled parking with no exit which is a little awkward. The city has more parking available down a side street behind the post office. read more

Lemon Grove Cafe - Menu - American Near Me - Lemon Grove, California

The chicken fried steak was really good. The basted eggs were done absolutely perfectly. The beans were outstanding. Absolutely worth going there. read more

Customer service is amazing!!!! Food is delicious pleasantly surprising!!! The carpet needs a serious deep cleaning but we will be back soon! read more

Don't judge a book by its cover! Disappointed when my original destination no longer had outdoor seating, I found this little gem on Yelp. Someone had enjoyed the chicken fried steak breakfast, but I wanted lunch. The staff cleared a 4 top just for me, and I ordered the entree version of the chicken fried steak. Starting with a nice house salad, the main dish arrived with real mashed potatoes! To me this is a litmus test. A diner that will go to the effort to peel potatoes is going to be good. And it was. The chicken fried steak was crispy under real country gravy. The fresh veggies were vibrant if a bit undercooked and the garlic toast was just buttery enough. Quite a meal for $14.95! I'll be back for breakfast! read more

This is a nice little restaurant with a varied menu. I usually do breakfast when I come here and it's always good. Service has been good each time, however, the outdoor patio was dog friendly but the past couple of times we have tried to go it wasn't open. read more

Location is just an old rundown diner with limited parking. The inside needs some remodeling and so the bathrooms. Although it's old it is clean. I've been in a few times now and the waitresses have been kind and attentive. The food portions are good and the food itself has been pretty decent. It's all basic diner type food with some Greek food too, and they do have senior specials. There's a good variety overall. read more

Solid breakfast spot the food was very enjoyable and would definitely be coming back. The service was great and the food came out quick.

I am so happy to find them again! They moved from National City to Lemon Grove and wasn't really sure where! They finally came up on my search with their new address! Place as always is great! Price slightly went up but reasonably so due to inflation! read more

Great staff! Good food! Best Local restaurant in Lemon Grove! Serves whole menu all day!

Lemon Grove Cafe is a cute little mom and pop looking spot. They're a little older and outdated decor wise, but that's usually where the food is the best. Their food is not only good, but the prices are super affordable too. My family loves coming here (we go at least once a month), especially my kids because they have Mickey pancakes that come with eggs and bacon. Their pancakes tho...on point, as well as their hash browns! I'm a sucker for breakfast food, so I'm choosy on certain things and they've yet to disappoint. The wait does get a bit long especially on the weekends during breakfast, but it's worth it and that's how you know they're legit! I haven't had to wait any more than 45 minutes though and that's with a party of 8. The workers are also friendly and take good care of you. read more

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Delicious breakfast, our server was very nice and attentive. Pancakes were nice and fluffy. The bacon breakfast burrito was so tasty and the salsa that came with it was amazing. read more

Lemon Grove Cafe - Bacon breakfast burrito - American Near Me - Lemon Grove, California

Been going to this restaurant for years. Nothing fancy, but always friendly, reliable, and fresh! The food is fresh, not the people! Large portions for a reasonable price...great Greek and Mexican favorites add to regular American diner food. Wonderful outdoor, covered patio that stays fairly cool, even on hot days, where you can bring your dog! And, to top it off, yesterday, I left my purse in the patio and drove home with my brother, so I didn't realize I didn't have my keys or purse! A couple of hours later, a staff person found it on the patio, found my business card inside, and called me. Luckily, not too many folks were on their patio early Friday afternoon, and my purse was intact, including cash, credit cards, and gift cards! I couldn't be more pleased. Great job, Lemon Grove Cafe! You will have me as a customer for a long while to come. Thanks again and again. read more

Fast friendly service and the food DELICIOUS I got gyro plate and hubby got the chilaquiles special adding carne asada will definitely be back and friendly family oriented scenery and the portions are huge bring your appetite read more

The grilled ham and cheese sandwich was dry the ham was rubbery and tough, and the cheese was old and dry.

04/30/2019 update ... On this visit I have to say they have significantly improved from the last. The omelette was definitely packed with bacon, sausage, onions and cheese but it was a little sparse on the mushroom. I got the farmers omelette but substituted the ham for sausage and minus the tomatoes. It was very satisfying and I ate most of my omelette and took my pancakes and the fresh fruit to go. The fruit consisted of cantaloupe, honeydew and one grape. The pancakes were OK but again not the same recipe as it was a few years ago. They're quite a bit smaller in size which I don't mind because it's pretty hard to eat the omelette and pancakes and fruit or hashbrowns or anything else for that matter. It's a whole lot of food. That meal could be split between two people. But make pancakes just lacked in that nice fluffiness. I don't know I think the recipe needs to be tweaked a little bit more. Another thing that sucks is I came here specifically because I wanted the pancakes with fruit and some sort of egg. But nevertheless I enjoyed my food and I had great service. It's definitely a clean establishment and gets packed from here to there and the quality of the food I have to admit it's pretty good. I've said more recent reviews and I've had lots of great experiences and some have. I guess it kind of depends on what you order and the cook for the day. I do feel that they use a lot of fresh ingredients but I have yet to try this pre-made spinach sauce with onions in it. I think the only downfall is they don't have fresh spinach and I'm not so sure why. They have fresh mushrooms and avocados that they put in a dish along with tomatoes onions and other toppings like feta cheese and green onion but they don't fool with fresh spinach... interesting. Still Stars in my opinion. read more

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Our breakfast specials were super yummy! Service was very attentive and friendly. We will definitely be back soon!

Great service and great breakfast. Got their at 8am and no line. Left about 9am and lots of peeps lined up waiting for a table. Worth the wait. Love the friendly staff. read more

Nice little breakfast / brunch spot! It's interesting here, there's a unique hook: the menu boasts a mix of Greek and Mexican cuisine. Not to mention... beer... and wine. Color me intrigued! That said, I ordered the Eggs Benedict with hash browns and a side of bacon. I'm a sucker for Eggs Benedict. If it's on the menu, no matter how much I hem and haw over other interesting stuff, that's what I usually get. The Eggs Benedict here were good, but not really that interesting. That said, whose fault is that? It's my fault. This place specializes in Greek and Mexican, and I didn't go for either of those things. On the Greek side we see souvlaki... spanakopita... gyro... lemon chicken. On the Mexican side we have tacos, burritos, enchiladas. And to really leverage the power of this place I think you should probably get one of each side and enjoy the variety. I will definitely be returning to explore their menu more! read more

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This restaurant was very good as was the service! Friends of mine come here often and we absolutely love the breakfasts we had! Max was super welcoming with a great attitude! We will definitely spread the word and we'll be back soon! read more

This place is amazing, every single time! Service is immediate and friendly, prices are average, and the food is ! I have not tried their gyros yet for lunch, but I'm super excited to do so.. Mmmm! I've tried all their omelets and they are very tasty. Their hash browns are fluffy, crispy, and done right, but their Country style potatoes are WHOA.! Try them! You will not be disappointed.. Love this place! And if I may say so myself, the younger waitress is absolute , beautiful! I'll keep coming back for the entire experience. read more

First time here and let me tell you ! It was out standing, met my standards food was amazing it was packed and we were seated outside loved it ! Most definitely will be coming back ! read more

Both the food & the service was OUTSTANDING!! I highly recommend it!! From the moment we walked in it was a very pleasant experience!

A great little place to eat, great service, great food and daily specials. Make a point of enjoying a meal at a great, did someone say great? read more

Visited from vegas with our dog and the servers were the absolutely sweetest! Food was delicious and a large portion. Looking forward to coming back here again when I visit. read more

Good and friendly service to 6 times I've been there. The breakfast food is fresh and tasty .I haven't tried the lunch as of yet, one day. I'm mostly a breakfast type of gal!! read more

Wonderful service, large portions and homemade flavor. Mexican, Typical Breakfast and their Greek food is awesome!

Solidly delicious food at a fair price and great customer service. I'm really surprised that it's taken me so long to write a review for this place because I've been coming here for a long time (back when it was Antique Row Cafe) and the food and service have always been good. Today I had vegetable soup and the Greek combo appetizer. Definitely too much food for one person. The spanakopita was absolutely delicious. Great phyllo exterior and light, fluffy and flavorful ingredients inside. read more

Lemon Grove Cafe - American Near Me - Lemon Grove, California

Nice little diner. Great food, large portions. Staff was very nice, but they seemed always understaffed so don't go if you're in a hurry.

Stopped at lemon grove cafe on a whim, it was very cute inside! We got there around 9 so at the time not a ton of people, but wow they filled up pretty quickly after that! The service was very friendly and quick. I had the French toast combo which was super delicious, nothing fancy, but it was perfect! My boyfriend had the chicken fried steak and pancakes and loved his as well! We will definitely be back! read more

Food is always fresh, service is always good, portions are always on point. I've been here from open to close and in between everything on the menu is delicious. read more

I came to this place in the past several times for breakfast when it use to be Antique Row. There breakfast was average to me, but this place I felt on my first visit was definitely a step up. I came with a friend, I he ordered the gyros scramble, (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lemon-grove-cafe-lemon-grove?select=teOmcmdq7ye1HuYh88bBJg#teOmcmdq7ye1HuYh88bBJg) and I ordered one of their Monday through Friday Special, the chorizo scramble with hash browns, corn tortillas, and fresh salsa for $6.95. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lemon-grove-cafe-lemon-grove?select=teOmcmdq7ye1HuYh88bBJg#yyE39rgp5GLqbKvS1O_j3w) good deal. The chorizo scramble was very good. It came sprinkled with a nice layer of cotija cheese and the chorizo tasted pretty good. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lemon-grove-cafe-lemon-grove?select=teOmcmdq7ye1HuYh88bBJg#bFUP0jECxzIFmY0KTKj4Yw) I used their house made salsa to make some breakfast tacos. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lemon-grove-cafe-lemon-grove?select=teOmcmdq7ye1HuYh88bBJg#swqGq_5Y9yVYyFGHjP3rJg) The salsa was good, and it was mild and lacked kick, but that was okay because some people like it that way. I also packed on some hash browns on one of tacos, and boy, that was one great breakfast taco. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lemon-grove-cafe-lemon-grove?select=teOmcmdq7ye1HuYh88bBJg#ibCO7-zqG8Xs-7RtgiaogA) My friend said his Gyro's scramble was very good, and he especially enjoyed the homemade beans that came on the side. The service was a little slow, and I was surprise they only had two servers on the floor during breakfast hours. Other than that, the employees were very friendly and were doing their best. read more

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Love this place. Classic diner food, Greek selections, and Mexican selections. What really makes this place is the people who work here. Everyone is friendly and attentive to customers whether it is their table or not. Notice many regulars when I go. Usually recognize about 50% of customers by faces no matter what time I go. read more

AMAZING very... unique and homey looking but great food. Odd combo of american, mexican, and greek but all are yummy!!! TRY THE LEMON CHICKEN SOUP read more

Soo good and really affordable. I didn't leave any leftovers. Staff is super friendly. Environment is very cozy. Defiantly coming again. Skip going to ihop and come to lemon grove cafe your stomach and wallet will thank you . read more

Lemon Grove Cafe - Chorizo omelette - American Near Me - Lemon Grove, California

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Went to the cafe for breakfast this morning! My boyfriend and I got the senior omelette and the senior pancake combo! The food was abundant and amazing! You cannot go wrong by going to this hometown cafe!! read more

Excellent food is good. Big portions Services is nice. recommended evening dinner breakfast in the morning family oriented ambience makes you feel comfortable. read more

I always enjoy my food here. Even when they are busy, it still feels cozy and always have friendly service. Their portions are large and delicious. I highly recommend. read more