Food was delicious and large portions. Service was quick and…read moreservers were friendly. Highly recommended and will definitely return to try different pies and entrees.

A place for family get-togethers, we have been here many times for the good times. Smaller than…read moreusual gathering this time, five for lunch mid-week. We ordered the Avocado Bacon burger with Onion Rings, Bacon Burger with Onion Rings, 2 orders of Apple walnut salads, and a Reuben sandwich with Onion Rings. Burgers were made to order, and onion rings were perfect. The Reuben was stacked with meat, and Apple walnut salads, fresh ingredients, and ample size, including a choice of Janet's pies: apple, blueberry, etc. Service was excellent, prompt, and efficient. The whole restaurant gives that homey country feel, complementing the town of Alpine.

First time at Jays Southern Café and wow... what an experience! Vi was a whole vibe--super sweet,…read morefriendly, and really helped my hubby and me decide on what to order since it was our first visit. She made us feel right at home. Now let's talk food... the brisket was out of this world! Tender, flavorful, and just the right amount of smokiness. Paired with the coleslaw (so fresh and delicious) and their BBQ sauce that was sweet but not overpowering, the whole combo was dynamite. I even had to snap a "before" pic of the plate--and let's just say the "after" pic didn't survive because it was THAT good! They were out of dessert during our visit, but I'll definitely be back to try that cinnamon and lemon pound cake that customers around us were raving about. Big shoutout to Vi and to Penelope (I believe she was the cook that day) for serving up not just a meal, but an experience. The layout was super cool and very clean. I never knew this place was in Alpine but I found my new barbecue spot. Definitely come and support as they are a hidden gem We'll 100% be back soon--thanks again for the warm hospitality and amazing food!

Hey, Yelp Community! If you're looking for the BEST BBQ and Soul Food restaurant in East County,…read moreJay's Southern Cafe is the go-to spot. My brisket sandwich with a special BBQ sauce was hands down the most amazing brisket sandwich I've had. OMG, that BBQ sauce was an added yummy flavorful touch along with the fresh creamy coleslaw...the combo sooo finger-lickin' good. The young man's customer service was top notch with a smile. I didn't have to wait. Thank you!! Whenever you're in the area, you have to stop by to eat some delicious authentic Southern food and support a local family-owned business. It's Alpine BEST kept foodie secret.

My wife and I along with our kids stopped by this place right on the corner after coming back from…read moreFelix tacos. They had good shakes and very flavorful waffles. Our Son tried the Nutella Strawberry waffle. My wife and I share a banana caramel waffle. Both were very good and nicely proportioned. We had smoothies and our lovely daughter had a vanilla chai frappe. Melonie was very helpful and attentive. I would highly recommend this stop. The ambiance was very relaxing and friendly.

Host friendly, very clean with an outdoor patio. Coffee was very light, had to ask for butter,…read morelooked and tasted like margarine, syrup did not taste like real maple syrup. Waffel was mediocre, not crisp, tasted like dough . However, chicken tenders were very good. I'll give it one more try with the pancake breakfast. One more opinion, owner should put some plants in front of the big window in back. Place was nice then as you walk to bathroom you see a junk yard. It gives a bad impression.

We got the chilaquiles verdes with a sunny side egg and the chocolate chip waffle. Both amazing!…read moreReally friendly waiters and good ambience and music (they play Sade). Will be coming again!

Check in is a QR code that places you on a wait list. We…read morewent on a Sunday at noon. The wait wasn't very long. We were seated in the large room with the tree. They have a smaller room with retro decor. Our waiter was Omar. He was very helpful and friendly We ordered a mushroom and ham only that came with 2 small blue berry waffles to split. The portions are huge. It came with a side of breakfast potatoes that were the best I've ever had. I'm not a big fan of breakfast potatoes but these were amazing. The blueberry waffles were also really good The omelette was a little watery, but the flavor was good and had lots of mushrooms. We both got iced tea and it tasted fresh brewed. The decor is super cute with lots of Easter decor everywhere. The food was good and responsibly priced We also ordered food to take home for dinner. My friend ordered our exact meal again. It was that good. I got the mile high club. The portions were huge. Lots of bacon and turkey, but could've used a bit more sauce. Came with a pickle.

Just loved the waffles here.. They make it fresh and the toppings are really good too. So if you're…read morearound the Solana Beach farmers market on Sundays do give them a try

Will's Waffles are one of the best! All the ingredients are ALWAYS fresh and the waffles are so…read moretasty every time I am at the Farmer's Market I have to stop by for one.

Feeling bet-ter with every bite at @casino_inn at Alpine…read more Pretzel bites, jalapeño poppers, creamy garlic shrimp, and a steak dinner that's a sure win! The staff is friendly, love the bar area, outdoor patio, Angela is a great waitress, and love they have pool table and TVs to watch the games.

Had a terrible experience for brunch at the Casino Inn recently. We went as a small group so we…read morecould support a local business, listen to music and catch up. Once the music got set up on the patio, it was so loud, you couldn't talk with anyone at the table. not a nice way to spend a relaxing afternoon with friends. but ok, we moved inside. The music, by the way, was excellent. So it's not that. Inside we had a server who seemed new or not very well trained. For a place that serves breakfast and lunch, it was odd that at 10 minutes before noon, we still could not order "lunch" items. but ok - pivot to breakfast. we placed drink orders and food. What came out was disappointing. we asked if the bottomless mimosas could have a little cranberry juice added. Server said not problem. What came out were cranberry mimosas, no orange juice in sight. when food came out, it left a lot to be desired. The avocado toast order was awful. plain white, grocery bread barely toasted with an avocado smash (container spread from the store or costco?) and dried grated parmesan cheese (like from the plastic container in the grocer) not as advertised and definitely not what one expects for this dish. The side of bacon was forgotten. The eggs benedict looked ok however the hollandaise sauce was barely existent and what was there was split. Making it barely edible. The other breakfast dishes were just ok. Biscuits and gravy looked good. lots of it and chunky. scrambled eggs and hashbrowns are hard to mess up. But for one person, the hashbrowns were pretty much cooked to a crisp and a lot of grease on the plate. that person left those to the bin. And had a hair on the plate. We had to ask for the bottomless mimosa to be refilled. The server took the glasses, and when they came back, one was orange, one was cranberry and THE GLASSES WERE REUSED! Unacceptable!! if the server didn't know, the bartender should know NOT to reuse glasses. Even if it is our own glasses, you don't reuse them. So, this was a trial to bring some out of town guests this summer for a "home town experience." We won't be coming here. If you want music, mediocre food, and drinks (that you don't have to interact with people) - this will be ok. The band was really good. The food experience was dreadful.

MAKE RESERVATIONS we arrived for dinner and waited 40 minutes for an opening but pleasantly…read moresurprised they offered a Valentine's Day dinner for two $85. Share an appetizer- we picked passion fruit shrimp cocktail which was 8 large poached shrimp with a passion fruit forward cocktail sauce and a charred lemon. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the charred lemon added a nice touch. We each picked an entree of the 2 offered - Ginger Glazed Wild Salmon and Grilled ribeye. The salmon was on top of couscous with baby grilled zucchini. The salmon had crispy skin and was fork tender just flaked right off and was very flavorful. The rib eye was grilled medium and covered in a peppercorn demi gravy that was so luxurious. I was half tempted to lick the plate. The pesto baby golden potatoes were like individual servings of mashed potatoes which paired nicely with the rib eye and charred asparagus. Share the dessert - Raspberry Chocolate Bombe- was expecting more chocolate than the 2 small heart shaped cookies which did not have a forward chocolate taste but more of a sugar cookie feel. The "bombe" was Raspberry ish mousse covered in a firm Raspberry jelly on top of a thin butter wafer/cookie with fresh strawberries and blueberries which were tossed in sugar. Every course was brought out timely and the presentation of each dish was exquisite. Everything was well seasoned and the appropriate temperature right down to the chilled plate and spoons for dessert. Plenty of seating and service was impeccable. Definitely will be returning WITH RESERVATIONS lesson learned.

A hidden gem located in the Sycuan casino. My extended…read morefamily loves Sycuan they're "Black" & "Diamond" members. So we were invited to try this restaurant and it was amazing! It's a beautiful restaurant, very light and bright, looked elegant but casual. We had a reservation for a party of 13. From the moment we sat down to the end of our meal, Nico our server was awesome! He was so friendly and efficient throughout. And there were other employees that would come to our table periodically to ask how we were doing. We ordered various menu items, I had the steak frites with chimichurri on side and truffle fries. Absolutely delicious! My 12 ounce ribeye steak was cooked perfectly medium-rare and the fries were nice and crisp. I literally could bathe in the chimichurri sauce it was so good, the best I've ever had. All the food was so visually appealing I wasn't able to take a lot of photos of the food-we were hypnotized lol. For dessert we shared banana splits, sorbets and parfaits and we left all satisfied. Also the Wilson Creek Almond Sparkling Wine (or champagne) they use for the mimosas is wonderful! I didn't even add any juice to it, great by itself. Overall, it was a great experience and I strongly recommend it for just casual enjoyment or for celebrations. You won't be disappointed.

I can't believe I have not written a review of this delicious gem of a breakfast place as soon as I…read morefound them! I am not a huge fan of eggs so in my search for other breakfast options this place popped up. I am so glad we went. I found my all time favorite menu item on my first visit and I have not strayed from it since. My husband, on the other hand, has tried a different item each time we have gone. Each time he has commented on how fresh and delicious his choice was and I am always giddy with excitement at eating mine! I ALWAYS get the Caprese waffle sandwich, yes I know that isn't really a breakfast item, but it is EXACTLY what I love! The waffle is a thin waffle cooked golden brown with a delicious pesto and balsamic spread/dressing with a hearty slice of mozzarella cheese and tomato . The greens are always fresh and not sparse. It is the perfect way for me to start the day. On this trip, my husband ordered a veggie omelette with roasted breakfast potatoes and sourdough toast. He remarked at how flavorful, but simply seasoned the potatoes were so that they complimented the omelette nicely. He had cheese, onions and mushrooms. The omelette size was not overly large and came out nice and hot. We had never noticed before that they had a Spanish latte on the menu so we were excited to try it. It probably ranks in the top 3 of that version of coffee we have had. Their iced HAUS coffee is rich in flavor and their iced CUBE coffee is also a nice treat. The staff are always welcoming and attentive. Although we don't know their names, they always greet us like they remember us. On our visit this time, we were able to get a seat right away but sometimes the line is out the door. If you want a calm morning experience with fantastic food, you must try Belgium Waffle House. You will be glad you did!

The waffle was very heavy and tasted horrible, very sad since they name is Belgium Waffle. Chorizo…read moreegg burrito was bad, meat tasted old and very high priced for the amount given. Definitely disappointed!

Wow! Everything about this place was phenomenal. The atmosphere, the food, and the service…read more The inside gives western diner in the absolute best way possible! It's got the decor, chairs, and art to match. Jessica was our server and she was amazing! She gave us lots of suggestions on what to try and what is on the menu since it was my first time here. She recommended the bloody Mary flight so did grab that to try! We also ordered the biscuits and gravy to share and orange juice. The portions are so large! So I am glad we decided to share the biscuits and gravy but let me run down each thing. Bloody Mary Flight: Honestly every single one was amazing. My favorite was definitely the pickle Mary! Everything tasted so delicious and was garnished beautifully. Well worth the 22 dollars. Biscuits and Gravy: Absolute perfection of comfort food. The biscuits were so fluffy and well seasoned. The gravy was also soooo good, just like my mom makes. The sausage in it was also cooked so well and juicy. I've never tried mashed potatoes with the biscuits and gravy but it worked very well! Orange Juice: Not a fan really, not pulpy enough and I wasn't a fan of the flavor. Overall this is definitely a must visit! I will definitely be back.

It's definitely a novelty breakfast/brunch spot with tons of options and massive, and I mean…read moremassive portions. Service is great and atmosphere is very nice as well. But, the food.... "Over medium" eggs came barely cooked, still had clear egg gel floating around. The table next to us had the same issue. The fried chicken, which is beautiful looking, was strangely flavorless. Another table was also talking about this issue. Bacon was way overcooked as well. I also really dislike when food timing for a table is way off. I rather it stay in the kitchen under a heat lamp and come together rather that spend 5 minutes staring at my food being polite. So, for a fun "wow that's a ton of food" experience this is it. But I much prefer quality ingredients and attention to detail and flavor over unfinishable portions at a premium price point ($100 after tip for 2 ppl).