I'd heard about Pegah's for a while and we finally decided to check it out, hoping for the 4-star experience it's known for. My husband ordered the corned beef hash and it was unappetizing to look at and hard to finish. My waffle was dry all the way through. Both dishes were a letdown. The ambiance wasn't really our thing. Having ads on the tables, especially for dispensaries, felt tacky and out of place. Service was friendly and attentive, no complaints there. One odd thing: the bathroom is accessible through the kitchen, which made for an awkward trip. Overall, a disappointing visit that didn't quite live up to the reputation. read more

Pegah's Kitchen - War - American Near Me - San Marcos, California

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This was my first visit to this particular location, I've been to the Vista location a few times and always enjoyed it. I was a little disappointed in my visit to this location. The location was nice and bright with a clean and organized setup in the dining room. Staff were very friendly and offered prompt service. I got an omelet and was surprised on how thin it was considering it was supposed to be three eggs. They must have been very small eggs. Usually I worry about hashbrowns being overcooked but that definitely wasn't a problem this time. There were parts that were very white and almost had an undercooked taste to it. I was also disappointed that they charge an extra $1 for an english muffin instead of toast. I've never experienced an upcharge like that anywhere else but I guess they have their reasons. If I'm in the area, I'll give it another try. I just won't get an omelet. read more

There was a good sized parking lot when I went in the morning with friends. I was expecting just your run of the mill breakfast joint. The restaurant is dated, but it's full of people and there's tons of people coming and going. I ordered a hot tea but on my cup was lipstick from someone else. I had to ask the server to change the cup, which he did right away. I ordered the corned beef hash with eggs. The food was like the canned versions that I've had in the past. I liked was that they gave a big portions of food. The prices were very fair and affordable. read more

Pegah's Kitchen - Corned Beef Hash and Eggs - American Near Me - San Marcos, California

I stopped by on a busy sunday morning with a friend but even then we were taken care of right away. The food was delicious and the employees treated us great! Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Cleanliness 5/5 Prices 5/5 read more

Pegah's Kitchen - Strawberry french toast, waffle and sides - American Near Me - San Marcos, California

Service was good. I just didn't like the food. I got a hot tea, which was good. The corned beef hash was just disappointing. It was made from a can, I believe. Not a fresh corned beef. It was like something I use to eat when my family was poor. The fruit was good at least. It's an old style looking diner. I don't think I'll come back. I thought I use to like eating at Pegah's. I remember the Escondido one wasn't too bad. read more

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Definitely a hidden gem, this spot needs to be the next breakfast go to! Entering this establishment I feel the great sense of nostalgia, growing up always getting breakfast with family on those Saturday mornings! You get greeted by anyone near the door and it is self seating. The waitress was very sweet and got our orders in fast! We both opted for Country fries steak, a stable breakfast option. Came out beautifully, I would ask for crisper hash browns but other than that amazing meal. "Old Fashioned Waffle" was interesting but I will continue to pick those Belgium waffles! read more

Pegah's Kitchen - American Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Outstanding breakfast! Crispy hash browns, creamy biscuits, and savory Monte Cristo! Everyone was so kind and happy. Service was top notch! Highly recommend. read more

LOVE this place!!! We have been coming here every Sunday for 4 years and always enjoy our food, service but especially love the people that work here! Sashka, absolutely the BEST server anywhere we go. Fun, fast, professional and just an all round great person. Alfonso is the hardest working dude for sure and always with a big smile. Sarah is the friendly and welcoming owner that brings this bunch together for our dining enjoyment. Shout out to Joanna and the other workers all keeping customers happy. There's a reason we keep coming back, try it and you'll understand why! read more

Pegah's Kitchen - American Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Classic greasy spoon restaurant. Great if you want breakfast for lunch, love their hash browns. The French Dip is good, and they'll give you extra au jus if you ask. Cobb Salad is gigantic. Overall, it feels a tad pricey, but their portion size is generous. read more

We've been going to Pegah's since they've opened and have normally enjoyed our meals there. The French fries with their sandwiches were one of the highlights of the meal but this time, there was definitely less of a portion given and it used to have a crunchy topping to it and this time it was missing. The people are nice and the service is good, it just seemed the meal was lacking from their normal meal delivery. read more

Great breakfast spot. Food is delicious, service is great and the staff is friendly. So much better than Mamma Kats !! read more

I would recommend this spot for anyone who is craving a country fried steak. That is their specialty and the definitely know how to make it. It's definitely quite heavy which may make you go to sleep after. The restaurant looks and feels like a traditional diner with tons of locals that go to it. Service was awesome and fast. We were in and out within a half hour read more

My husband & I went here for a breakfast date. It was a seat-yourself situation, and the server immediately greeted us. She was super friendly. The place is bright and clean. The decor is a throwback look - think family diner but upgraded. The vibe is friendly and laid back. We got the feeling that about half the tables were regulars as there was a lot of happy chatter with the servers. We split a country fried steak plate, but the 2 of us couldn't finish it. The steak was seasoned & cooked properly. The sausage gravy was smooth and dotted with chunks of sausage. My husband got the eggs poached & they were perfectly cooked. The meal also came with a side & we chose breakfast potatoes which were yummy. The server told us that the biscuits are made in-house daily. They're dense but fluffy, and really taste like they came from my Alabama Granny's kitchen. It's easy to miss this place tucked into a strip mall by a gas station, but I'm very glad we found it. We WILL be back! read more

Came here after the gym with some friends. Breakfast has huge portions at a reasonable price. The Eggs Benedict was cooked perfectly with running yolk on the bacon and English muffin. The hash browns were also lightly crispy. The country fried egg entree was rich in protein. The potato texture was firm on the outside and soft on the inside. The waiter was so friendly and smiley. He came over to chat with us and made us feel welcome. I loved the family/homey ambiance. My friends and I had a good time. read more

Pegah's Kitchen - Country Fried Steak and Eggs - American Near Me - San Marcos, California

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So disgusting to see this after we had eaten. Worker notified the owner but she never came up to us to tell us anything. Never coming back. There is also a tall lady with glasses that is very rude. read more

Pegah's Kitchen - roach - American Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Love it, I recommend the Mexican skillet :-) (Adding characters to meet Yelp requirement.) read more

Pegah's Kitchen - Mexican Skillet - American Near Me - San Marcos, California

Delicious spot if you live in the area. They have breakfast and lunch so your set if you wanna grab a quick bite. I stopped in for lunch and could sit anywhere. Got a bowl of chili and their club sandwich. Chili was perfect with some cheese and onions. Classic club is always a favorite of mine. Theirs is tip top and the fries were crispy/tasty. I'll definitely be coming back to try more things. I can only imagine the breakfast foods are good too. Plenty of parking by the 7/11 and the staff are quick to get your order in. If you like old school diners you'll dig it. read more

Pegah's Kitchen - Club Sandwich, Cup of Chili - American Near Me - San Marcos, California

Price point - for a fa ily of 5, our bill was about $100. Still cheaper than home, and that was with a steak n eggs plate Service was friendly Food came out quickly Portions were big and filling And when you ask for medium rare, it was PERFECT! read more

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My wife and I went to one of our formerly favorite breakfast spots and after sitting for a while decided to just go home. On the drive we spotted Pegah's San Marcos and decided to give them a try. It was fantastic. The vibe is small town dinner. The food was very good and the service provided by Jamie was excellent and friendly. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Overall a good solid café/greasy spoon type of place. The service was friendly and efficient. The food was all solid. I'd say for most of the food it was equal to about what I can cook at home (without having to do all the work haha). The biscuits are the exception - very good, large, square biscuits which are flakey and seasoned nicely. The gravy needed more pepper and seasoning to us, but once added it was fairly good gravy. Basically, I'd come here again if I was looking for an easy, casual, breakfast but don't bring your "best breakfast ever" expectations ... otherwise I fear you may be disappointed. read more

Pegah's Kitchen - The restaurant - American Near Me - San Marcos, California

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The food is delicious! 3 family-owned restaurants from the hands of a hard-working man named Fred. Fred happened to be at the Vista location when mt wife and I walked in. We met when he served our food. A disarming smile and personality which I'm sure is spread to his staff in the other restaurants! The breakfast dishes were very good. I will eat lunch there soon. The environment is clean and bright with an amicable staff. The seats are throwback to the 50's diner theme. So yes we had a wonderful dining experience! read more

Excellent food, consistent quality and a nice atmosphere. Super friendly staff also! Highly recommended!! read more

Came here on a Sunday morning and ordered California Benedict and Country Fried Steak and Eggs. I wasn't a huge fan of the California Benedict because of the slice of tomato. Felt like it was just added in there randomly. The tomato was also tangy and overpowered the whole entire Benedict making the other ingredients very bland. Avocado was fresh. Really love how they give you a good portion of it. Eggs were cooked to perfection. Fruits were fresh, clean and sweet. For the country fried steak, it wasn't really a steak. It was more like some beef were packed together and fried in a steak form. The gravy sauce was delicious at first, but it got heavy after the third or fourth bite. Really enjoyed the eggs and the potatoes were good. Server was great. She was attentive and made sure our water was filled. For the restroom, you'll have to go through the kitchen to get there. Parking wasn't bad since its part of a plaza. Other than that, I just feel like it was an okay breakfast place that gives out generous portion. read more

Pegah's Kitchen - California Benedict - American Near Me - San Marcos, California

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This place is a small time diner with the good old times type of vibe with wooden floors and leather booths with the thickened backrests. Much of the food here are classics that you can order at most other diners too. Server was nice but could've been more attentive with getting water and the bill. Country Fried Steak- One of the more special options on the menu, and one of their specialties it seems. The protein is fried and smothered in creamy gravy, and comes with eggs and potatoes on the side. Eggs are seasoned nicely, and the shredded potatoes are crispy. This is a good amount of food for the price as well. 4/5 California Benedict- two eggs benedict with hollandaise sauce sitting on top of English muffin and bacon and tomato. Love that it comes with fresh avocado, but did not like the tomato, which did not go well with the rest of the dish as it was more crunchy and bland rather than juicy and umami. Got fruit on the side which was just average 2/5 read more

Pegah's Kitchen - Chicken Fried Steak - American Near Me - San Marcos, California

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This is a great spot for a cozy meal. Feel free to order off the menu they are great at that! I ordered French fries extra crispy with a side of gravy! No problem and it was delicious!! Their entire menu is awesome foods made your way! read more

I've never had a bad bite here. Every component is well-seasoned and quality. Portions are generous, staff is friendly, and though the lot parking is unimpressive, there is plenty of street parking. The atmosphere is standard diner, but the food is excellent. This is a top-notch diner. read more

Second time I'm ordering from here. And they messed up the ordered again. I paid $2 for egg whites, they gave me regular eggs. I am lactose intolerant, so I asked for no cheese and no butter. They slathered it in liquid cheese and soaked the toast in butter. $20 for this and I could only eat the potatoes and avocado. read more

Pegah's Kitchen - American Near Me - San Marcos, California

Love their breakfasts . Eggs are always perfect great sausage links. Service has been superb every time. read more

I was just in town for one night and wanted a place to get a good-sized breakfast on my way out of town. Friendly service, delicious food, fast service, and convenient location. If I lived nearby, this place would become a tradition! My server, Joanna was fantastic! read more

Ahhhh, where I am known as "the onion lady". My favs are the BLT and the tuna sandwiches, and senior breakfast and sometimes the chef salad. For me, Fred and Juan and the wait staff are 'home'. Thank you each and all! If Pegah's was open for dinner you'd see me after 2:30 pm, too. read more

Being a San Marcos resident, I have been to Pegah's a few times over the years. I have always been impressed with their customer service and their food. That is, until last Saturday, when I went there for breakfast with my family. As usual their service was great. The server was very attentive and accommodating. My grandson spilled his juice by accident and the server not only cleaned up the spill but also replaced the drink at no cost. Everyone was happy with their food except me. I ordered the pork chops which I thought was a little bland and dry. I should have ordered my GoTo order of steak and eggs. Next time I will. Yes, there will be a next time. read more

Came here and was so happy to find there was no line to get a table when there was a line at mama kat's. Turns out, this place has way better food than Mama Kat's! No line to get a table at breakfast, the food came out quickly, our server was a very nice woman, the food was delicious, and the restaurant is clean, with lots of beautiful natural light coming in the windows. I absolutely recommend this place. read more

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This is an amazing restaurant you wait for about five minutes and your food is there it has breakfast and lunch, it has amazing breakfasts, but I like French toast and for lunch there are amazing sandwiches and Many other things. I recommend this place because it's not too extravagant or simple. this is my go to place. read more

Pegah's Kitchen - Us eating - American Near Me - San Marcos, California

This place came up as one of the best breakfast spots in San Marcos. For my last SM meal, after I moved all my stuff and cleaned out my place, I decided to come here. I walked in and wasn't sure if it's self seating. The host/cashier station is at the rear of the restaurant. There's counter dining and booths, but no one sat at the counter. I'm not sure if they use it since covid. The service was friendly. I ordered the spicy California skillet. My food was out within 5 to 10 minutes after ordering. It was served with a side of salsa and sour cream. The sour cream was so cold it made my bite of food cold, so I decided not to use it. There's Tabasco and Tapatio on the counter. For it to have jalapeños it wasn't very spicy. The skillet also didn't have much flavor. I was starving and finished every bite. If you're looking for a reasonably priced breakfast spot then I'd give this place a try. There's also no homemade jam, just Smuckers on the table - strawberry, grape, orange marmalade, and apple cinnamon. read more

Pegah's Kitchen - Spicy California Skillet - American Near Me - San Marcos, California

Always great good and terrific service! I have been to the Vista and San Marcos locations both are on point!

I wanted to check out this local spot after driving past it a couple of times. Needless to say, I was not disappointed. We came in and made our order, which we were told would take about 15 minutes. It actually only took about 10, and they packed everything to-go nicely, and provided my party of 3 with condiments and utensils. As for the food, I ordered the greek omelet, and it came with a choice of house potatoes or hash, and also came with two slices of toast, which they provide jam for. I opted for the greek omelet because it seemed like a healthier option and it had tons of toppings. It was very easy to eat as well. The plastic cutlery knife was able to slice right through it cleanly. Happy to have discovered this spot and I will come again. read more

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Used to enjoy this place. Ordered an eggs Benedict. Bit into egg shells on the poached egg. Would not recommend. Management wouldn't adjust the bill because they were too busy. instead accused me of eating too much of the plate (and bringing my own egg shells?) they offered us a 5 dollar gift card. read more

Any time we want a home style breakfast, Pegah's is the only option! Food is perfect and feels/tastes like it comes straight out of your mom's kitchen (assuming she's a good cook)... The service is great and food is so quick. Anyone who's ever served us is always so kind and really makes us feel welcome. A great spot to come after we work out & want to treat ourselves to a breakfast we don't have to make :) read more

Cute brunch place! Wanted to try somewhere new and happened upon here. Lots of great options and portion size is very generous. Didn't have any wait, and the restaurant is clean and service is good. read more

Pegah's Kitchen - American Near Me - San Marcos, California

Love this place. We doordashed here and the food was amazing! Affordable and seasoned. Want to visit this place and see how it is in place. read more