Love Our first time here today and it's already going to be our local go-to for breakfast. The ambiance and decor flashed me back to my years living in Hawaii! No frills diner type place that's a funny mixture of different types of food... From Chinese takeout to American and some Mexican breakfast. The service was so friendly and the coffee kept coming! The food was all so good and HOT! Which is really such a huge plus for me. Also, hash browns are the best around by far and terrific pancakes. Eggs were all cooked perfectly, which is the biggest test to put any cook to for real. If the eggs are great then you're doing it right. Good job guys. We really were so wowed today with the whole meal. We'll be back regularly! read more

This is what my friend recently ordered. The RoundUp "Asian Style". Three eggs, ham, bacon, sausage link and patty. Instead of hash browns, substitute Steamed White Rice! Whoa! It is awesome when those over-medium eggs are placed on top of the rice and the broken yolks soak right in! read more

Manna Restaurant - RoundUp "Asian Style": over-medium eggs, substitute steamed white rice instead of hash browns! - American Near Me - Chula Vista, California

They don't know the difference between breaded shrimp and Tempura shrimp and the shrimp they served as the kind you buy at Albertsons in the frozen section. So I'd stay away from tempura anything here. If your feeling lazy and don't want to cook; this place will do. If your looking for good Chinese food I'd keep looking. I haven't tried the breakfast yet; so there's still hope! read more

This place was ok. Prices were good , I guess you get what you pay for my bacon was way over cooked . Service was ok. read more

Manna Restaurant - A lot to offer on menu - American Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Sketchy strip mall location. Keep your fancy-ass car in your line of sight. Solid spot for a basic breakfast. Nothing gourmet here... just bacon, eggs, toast with jelly, etc. Low prices. Friendly service. read more

Manna Restaurant - American Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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I have come to this place on several occasions over the past few years and my experience has always been consistent. Although the place is not modern or remodeled, it's a very humble place. The food has always been great and reasonably priced. The waitresses and owner are very kind. I think this place is worth the time. read more

Overall great food for the price! Haven't had anything on the menu that we didn't like. It's our go too breakfast spot for Saturday's mornings when you don't wanna cook! read more

We came here on a Sunday in the morning the place wasnt busy at all. We sat down right away and ordered. The server was quick to get our drinks and gave us time to order. Once we ordered our food came out fairly quick. Everything was great except their scrambled eggs which is one of the reasons why i rated a 4 star not a 5. Their scrammed eggs were kinda rubbery. My husband like his Country fried steak and over easy Eggs. The over easy eggs were perfect. My daughter was in heaven with her strawberry pancakes. My mam's omelette was good but the bell peppers in the potatoes were too hard. My youngest refused to eat her grilled cheese it was pretty gross looking it was made with processed cheese not melty at all. Over all this place is better than dennys and worth trying. We will be back to try other stuff. read more

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I've seen this place for years and finally went today. The staff was warm and friendly. The breakfast was wonderful. It was a basic breakfast, but it was cooked just right and had lots of favor. I will be back many times. read more

Great diner food!! Pancakes, chorizo scramble, eggs, bacon and sausage was all great w friendly service to boot! read more

Good food for the price I use to come here everyday in 2 eggs ,2 sausages, 2 pancakes $4.50 cents you really can't beat it I upgrade and get the hash browns but really you can't be the price inexpensive fast and quick read more

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Great little breakfast place that doesn't take all your money. They have great specials available. I had the corned beef hash and they did it just the way I like it. The hash was crispy, the eggs were over medium and the has browns were very tasty. Very clean place! Second time I have been here for breakfast and enjoyed both times immensely. The only negative and restaurant can't do anything about, is the 'characters' walking around and at the laundromat. read more

Looks can be decieving...this place is a very good restaurant to have breakfast. Except for the tacky window paintings, the Manna is an exceptional place to have breakfast. I had the Chicken Fried Steak and even though it cost a little under $7 bucks, the steak was good sized, the portions of my homefries were huge and I had it with 2 overeasy eggs and sourdough toast. It was really good and I was impressed. The place was well kept meaning it was really clean. I highly recommend this place not because the prices are low but because the food is good. read more

Had breakfast there this morning with the 'old people' (as in mom and dad) and they were pleased as was the hubby so thank you Yelpers. So here's the thing....first of all, it ain't that sketchy of a parking lot...for the love of God, why do people always think that a 'working neighborhood' equates 'sketchy.' :o/ That said, it's a humble joint and it's as PLAIN an old school restaurant style that you've ever been to. It's definitely a dive, no doubt. It's funny because they sell breakfast in the AM and Chinese in the PM. I grew up in the restaurant business and eating here today was like going back in time. There are no lavish sized plates, no quality, over-the-top fancy ingredients, they use plastic plates and the drinks come in some BIG AZZ old plastic glasses. The ketchup bottle was unlabeled, the jellies for the toast were some way weird brand and everything seemed worn. But the place was jumping and although the food lagged a bit in coming out, it all came out at the same time. We had a ham and cheese omelet, a veggie omelet, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, but THE best part were the pancakes!! They are like everyone has mentioned above, fluffy, tasty, real big and if you ask for extra butter, they happily bring it. There seems to be only one kind of syrup, maple (diet and reg) but they don't even need it. The owner seems to be the Asian gentlemen who was taking orders, bussing tables and in charge of the register. He was friendly but not overly so and our server was very nice and efficient. There are several specials which seemed to appeal to the many older folks who were eating there but overall the prices were VERY affordable. The neg I can complain about is that there was only ONE restroom for the entire restaurant....so go before you come in to eat. We will def come back and fyi, there is a Mexican deli next door that seemed pretty interesting as well. read more

Came here a few days ago to try their breakfast. I ordered the 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, and 2 sausages deal. The pancakes were big, fluffy, and tasty. I asked for the eggs to be scrambled and it was good. As for the sausages, they were round shaped patties, my favorite, and had great flavor. The service here was real good. They attend to you quickly when you arrive, patient when ordering from menu, and are always attentive of anything else you need. Overall experience was nice!! I am glad I found this location through Yelp and that I listened to my fellow Yelpers. I'll be sure to visit this place more often!! read more

Ahh!!! What to say what to say. Definitely a hole in the wall. Without yelp, I would not have been able to find it. They are located next to a gas station. I purchased an omelette, and for $6-$7 it came with potatoes, avocado, and pancakes. They were opened early - while I was eating my meal, I ALMOST ordered another. it was delicious.. service was normal. i had a good experience. Thank you yelp users for your experiences! read more

Breakfast special, 2eggs, 2saus.,or 2bacons 2pancskes, 3.99. Great coffee, pleasant surprise

Ate breakfast here today. What sold me was the sign outside $3.50 breakfast, 2 Sausage/Pancake/Eggs (scrambled)...... $3.99 "Chinese Special" Lunch/Diner... Got our food right away and it was perfect, not too much, it was just right. I have yet to try their Chinese food! I'd come back here to eat if I'm around the area. Thanks Manna! read more

Came here for breakfast with the parents one day since we live closeby. I'm not gonna lie, the outside looks a little sketch, but the inside is super cute and homey (but super no frills so don't expect anything fancy). The food is pretty basic - eggs, corned beef hash, french toast, the usual. What made the place stand out is the super reasonable prices, and the home-cooked taste of the food - we got potatoes and were asked if we wanted them cooked with peppers or other added items so we knew it was cooked fresh, plus they offered local favorites like chorizo & eggs. Awesome. Service was great and my coffee never got cold. read more

NEVER AGAIN! Checked in at 10:42 am. Tried to order wings. "That will take LONGER". Tried to order Chinese Food, "We DON'T serve Chinese Food on Sundays". What! Come on people! I order breakfast and a sandwich. Waitress tells us at 11:20 am, that our food will take two MORE minutes. We tell her to CANCEL THE ORDER! Our first time here and DEFINITELY OUR LAST TIME HERE! Too many good restaurants around this area with good food and good service, that you WONT WASTE YOUR LIFE at. Adios Manna! read more

The staff is very nice. Restaurant is very clean. Food is home style good. The waitresses remember you and your orders and the changes you made was that you get them again. They are very flexible with menu changes read more

The chicken fried steak for 7.99 that comes with eggs and potatoes and toast or english muffin is a great deal in that most places charge 9-10 bucks or more. There are other good specials such as the 3.99 deal that you get two eggs, pancakes and bacon/sausage. This place is a great deal for a cheap breakfast. Ambience is no frills and the service is pretty good. Just a low key cheap breakfast joint that you never have to wait. Better deal than Dennys. read more

Open early on. Saturday morning my boy friend and I ordered an omelette that came with a side of hash browns and pancakes, enough for two at a great price! Food was so delish I almost went for seconds! The price was right on just about everything I read and he portions were very good as well. The lady who serviced us was very friendly and nice. Dont let the name outside fool you, this is a place to go to grab some breakfast! read more

awesome old fashioned American diner! I had the breakfast special for $4 (2 eggs, 2 pancakes and 2 slices of bacon) and it was phenomenal quality and value given the price. Hard working mom&pop style shop. they also have Chinese food here but we didn't get a chance to try since we were just here for breakfast! read more

People do yourselves a favor and visit this place. It's got great selection, great food, the environment is great and not just that but the owner himself "Sung" ( that's his real name, many people don't know that) is the nicest guy you will ever meet. Try all his classics like the "Round up" the "Club Sandwich"( add avocado and jalapeños) their Chinese food is made fresh to order! So many choices! Their Ice Tea is awesome and if you are looking for a deal in the morning, try their breakfast special! You will not be disappointed. I could go anywhere else but "Sung's place is where you want to be" (mannas restaurant sorry." I like "Sung's Family restaurant" better. But that's my opinion. Visit this great place before it goes away. And if you do? It might not go away. Thanks. read more

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Best breakfast in Chula Vista arguably san diego. The coffee is always on point and the omelets are big and tasty. Also the pancakes are always fluffy and you can add toppings like bananas and strawberries. The service of just 1 waitress is amazing along with the hardworking owner I highly recommend this place read more

What a crazy Menu! We stopped here for breakfast on the last day of a recent vacation and it was great! I had the Huvos Rancheros and my husband had a classic American breakfast and they were both great and very fairly priced. I wish we would have found it sooner I want to try their lunch and dinner foods as the menu looked interesting and yummy. We will be back to try something else! read more

Was staying in Chula Vista and used Yelp to find a place within walking distance of our hotel for a good American breakfast. Note this place is a little hard to find. Both my son and daughter passed by in their cars missing it. Look for the gas pumps out front from the business in the same plaza. It is a hole in the wall. Pluses: 1. Very good breakfast food. All 5 of us enjoyed our meals. 2. Very inexpensive, and I mean inexpensive. 3. Large portions 4. Nice friendly service. Manager/owner(?) is very friendly. 5. Lots of room. 6. Nice homey diner feel. Minuses: 1. Flies were annoying. The doors were open enjoying the great San Diego weather, but there were no fans keeping the flies out. If it wasn't for the flies, I would definitely give it a 5 star rating. Will come back again for sure. read more

Very nice food and awesome flavor. The presentation of the food is appealing. Kid you want Chinese food combo B is a nice plate and amount. The waiter is very attentive and responsible. The cook is A Christian guy and has an amazing taste. read more

Everything we had was good. The kids Pancake with strawberries was on point. Great Value. Place is clean not busy. Prices and food are just what everyone said awesome. Owner ran to store while we were here to get more potatoes so we know they are made from scratch. We will return for sure. read more

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My parents brought home some breakfast from here one day, so I didn't quite get the full Manna experience. They brought me back a chicken fried steak breakfast, which is a normalcy for me. I'm actually not a huge breakfast person in general, but if I have to, it's going to be chicken fried steak. So here's the breakdown, the chicken was above average. Had a really good taste and the gravy was delicious too. The meal came with that, eggs, hash browns and english muffins, so it was a pretty good amount of food. Unfortunately, everything else was pretty average, so I couldn't really give this anything higher than a 3/5. read more

My boys loved the Bulgogi and Galbi beef.. also the macaron ice cream..We'll definitely come back. read more

Manna Restaurant - American Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Great place for breakfast and for a great price. Haven't tried their chinese food yet but will soon. read more

Manna Restaurant - Pancakes, sausage, eggs and potatos! - American Near Me - Chula Vista, California

" Delicious Leisure Breakfast " We went to Manna Restaurant for breakfast last weekend, and had a nice experience. Their delicious fluffy pancakes, great hash browns, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The service was very good and the restaurant was very clean and relaxing. They did not rush you on ordering or eating at all. We would definitely go back to this restaurant again. read more

Ok I know it sounds odd to have a restaurant serving traditional American breakfast and Chinese fast food lunch but hear me out! Breakfast - for $3.99 you can get 2 eggs, 2 bacon slices or sausages, and 2 pancakes or toast or English muffins, what a DEAL! And the food quality? GOOD! I felt like I was getting a Denny's breakfast for half the price. Coffee is nice and medium bold with plenty of refills if you like that. Lots of regulars here in the morning so it's a good sign. They all seem to have a rapport with the owner and his employee server as if they've been coming here for years. Lunch - I used to walk here at least once a week when I was working at a nearby engineering company for a quick no fuss Chinese lunch. They give you a lot for what you pay for and follow up service at your table is nice considering it's a fast food style lunch. I usually get beef and broccoli with chow mein and fried rice or kungpao chicken. What a neat lil mom and pop restaurant in Chula! Don't come here expecting all the bells and whistles and fancy decor. It's a simple/clean joint right next to a gas station with a friendly owner. read more

Food here is excellent. Service was fast and friendly. Prices are very responsible for the amount of food you get. A must try!!!!

Best diner in Chula Vista, check out this place for a great breakfast and quality Chinese for lunch. Can´t beat that !! Very clean, friendly service, low prices, and you can gas-up on the way out. read more

We moved away from C.V. 4 years ago and are now in Vegas. We've NOT found better pancakes or breakfast value, even here! Wish I could order a plate now~ read more

Good place... You get what you pay for type of place. I've only had their breakfast, and it's a typical American breakfast spot. Great place to go if you don't want Denny's and want something cheaper. Taste just like Denny's. I gave it 3 stars because it didn't fill me up. One of those places where you eat your meal and after tell yourself, "I should've gotten a breakfast burrito." read more

2 Eggs, 2 sausage patties and potatoes + English muffins (best english muffins with butter I've EVER had) = Breakfast for champions. I'm in construction. I've eaten at a lot breakfast joints all over the US. This place is heaven for people in the construction industry. I hope business picks up for them cause when I move out to SD I'll be wanting to visit this place more often. read more