I've ate here so many times, and never left a review. Today is the day!!! Stopped in for a quick breakfast with mom, we both ordered the Cowboy chicken fried steak (it's huuuge!) with hashbrowns and eggs. The chicken fried steak is very good. but the flour gravy is too bland for me. I'm a sausage gravy girl, and this one had me wishing for less of a 'flour' taste. The menu is huge, plenty to choose from to satisfy every breakfast eater. I highly recommend the ginormous cinnamon roll for your table to share...easily feeds 2-4 people. The atmosphere is fun, the service is great, and on the weekends there is always a wait time. Check out the bakery section, they have desserts and whole pies for sale. Recommended. read more

Penfold's Cafe & Bakery - A 'side' of biscuits and gravy. It's a lot!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

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Had breakfast with friends at Penfold's on the recommendation of ANOTHER friend and it was great. Service was CRAZY fast, friendly and the food was good. They kept the drinks filled and prices were average diner prices for these days. I had biscuits and gravy and a couple of eggs and it was good. Honestly, there really isn't much more to say. It wasn't horribly busy although it was a Holiday Monday. Easy in, relaxing atmosphere to visit with friends I hadn't seen in a while and easy out. Definitely recommend and would for sure have breakfast there again! read more

We come to Penfold's Cafe 1 to 3 times everytime we travel to Southern California. Always delicious food, excellent service and good prices. Never disappoints. read more

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Drove up from SD to visit with a family friend that lives in Menifee. Years ago (20+) if we had a field trip or if the mechanics had a road trip, Penfold's Cafe was a favorite. There was five of us, 2 order of half sandwich + soup, chicken breast sandwich, mom + I spilt the crab omelette, and a side order of French fries. Our friend would take fries from another person plate. So I ordered the fries for him. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals. One of the waitresses took someone order of biscuits and gravy by our table. Just by looking at them. I would recommend them. They really looked good. Our waitress was very understanding with our orders and very efficient. Brought back great memories, and had a great lunch/visit. read more

Atmosphere - very good Service - good Food - okay Portion - BAD. For a $21 chicken and waffle you get 1 SMALL piece of chicken. read more

Really good food, friendly staff, BIG portions, great place to get a wide variety of food. A must eat place in Temecula.

Being from the south this restaurant is dear to my heart because it reminds me so much of many family style country restaurants that were my favorites growing up. The food here is great, just like real home cooking, breakfast here being my favorite because I just love their biscuits and gravy, it's a heaping portion so come hungry. This is one of those locals spots that passer through don't know about even though it's located right off the freeway ramp. read more

The service was outstanding. The place is really clean. The food was really good. And the portions were big. We will definitely go back again. read more

Only my second time of eating here, Service was fast and friendly, waitress was great. I had the Florentine Benedict, it was so yummy, my friend had a Denver Omelette and said it was equally yummy. It was a Saturday looked super busy but wait time was maybe 5-7 min. Cute atmosphere a lot of oldie but Goodie nostalgic things around the restaurant read more

Best place for breakfast in Temacula. It's very touristy because it's right next to the hotels but it's worth the visit. The inside is decorated with random blasts from the past items. Gives you a nostalgic feeling. The service is fast. The menu is diverse. They make everything from scratch. And they have a bakery selling pies and pastries. There are booths, small and larger tables for groups. It's not a big restaurant but as I said, they are fast. read more

So I have lived in the area for about 4 years now and I only just found Penfold's Cafe about a 6 weeks ago, god I feel like I have been cheating myself out of awesome food for 3 years and 10 months I love, love LOVE Everything about this place. Service is A+, that's right I am talking about you Miguel. The decor makes me smile from the vintage Lone Ranger lunch box to the Picture of Captain Stubbing from Love Boat. BUT the best thing is.... The excellent food. I have only ever had breakfast but that is OK. This is a place where I wholeheartedly intend on slowly and methodically eating my way through the whole menu. From omelletees to waffles and burritos, you just can't go wrong. If you find a bad item on the menu, call me out. Bet you can't! Eat Temecula and Murrieta local folks, you won't be sorry. See you at Penfold's! read more

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This place was a great stop while visiting Temecula. We were greeted by friendly staff. It was busy, but we were sat immediately! Our server (Savannah) was awesome! She made some suggestions as it was our first time there. My husband had the Penfold Omelette and I had the Country fried steak and eggs. Oh wait....Savannah talked us into starting off with a cinnamon roll which was HUGE! We sampled it and then decided we would enjoy it when we got home later as we didnt want to spoil our actual breakfast. Btw the cinnamon roll was absolutely delicious and sinful in the best way! Our food was delicious! Portions were plenty big enough! So big I think we both brought half out plates home to finish for a late lunch. Im not huge on leftovers, but it was all very good the second time around. There is much to look at in the restaurant and enjoy while eating. From pedal cars to stuffed animals to neon signs...seriously just a really cool little breakfast stop! Looking forward to our next little trip out that way for another Penfolds visit sooner than later. read more

Penfold's Cafe & Bakery - Penfolds Omelette, Cowboy Chicken Fried Steak And Eggs, Cinnamon Roll and Biscuits and Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

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Decor was cool. Food was good and service was friendly and nice. Will be coming again Baked good were great. read more

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@penfoldscafe is located in Old-town Temecula. They have so many options to choose from, but we came for the Giant Cinnamon Roll French Toast. I didn't disappoint. We also tried the Chicken Enchilada Omelette. The portions here and big and the patio is animal friendly. Fuzzy enjoyed his breakfast bites. read more

We were hungry and took the first exit and arrived at Penfold's. We ordered a greek omelet and a Belgian waffle. We were pleasantly surprised. Everything tasted great. One of the better omelets I have had in recent times. Service was outstanding. Good vibes all around. Will go again whenever I am in the area. read more

This little cafe is right by Denny's, but I gladly go here anytime (I love Denny's too btw). Just too many options & definitely go for the baked goodies! :) Service is always fast & friendly, especially today of this review, the young lady training was exceptional & took pride in serving her customers:) Breakfast is always good, lots of choices, but lunch also has variety, you won't be disappointed! I love the antique toy decor as well. Those baked goods though, Yum:) read more

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A very cute small town diner. I had the breakfast burrito with bacon. Absolutely delicious with roasted onions inside. The giant cinnamon roll French toast was massive. We shared with 5 people and with more leftover. It was perfection. read more

Penfold's Cafe & Bakery - Cinnamon roll French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

2022.04-10/SUN_1100: Love this place. Walking in was life was like walking into a time capsule. I liked the ambiance which included the music, the decor and the staff. You have the old school, southern hospitality feel. We had a large party so we did have to wait a bit to be seated. They also had outdoor seating as well. The decor consisted of toys dating back to the 1950s and up. It was great to see all the toys that made everyone smile before technology was even a thing. There was even a Merry Go Round carousel horse in the waiting area. They had bookshelves that housed plush bears, toys and candy. There was even a huge gumball machine right when you walk in. The music was the best! They were playing all the hits from the 60's, 70's, and the 80's. All easy listening. It just brought me back to being a kid. Our server's name was Lisa and she was great. She was very attentive and nailed every order. You can tell she was well-seasoned because she didn't skip a beat. She knew every item in the menu and didn't hesitate or miss a thing. Our drinks were always topped off and every condiment was in the table so we didn't have to ask. Wow, for the prices, the portions were more than enough. We had to take home our food. Oh goodness...the biscuits were insane. No words can describe their biscuits. The consistency was indescribable. It was flaky and light on the outside and buttermilk light on the inside. They melted in your mouth and never in my many years of living an being from Virginia, have I ever tasted a biscuit like this. There were no hard crust on the biscuit. It was all melt in your mouth soft, all the way around. Too hard to explain. Just get a side of biscuits and gravy (some entrées come with a choice as a side) and you won't be able to eat your entrée! Check out my pictures to see how huge a side of biscuits and gravy are. You should see the size of a cinnamon bun....it was as big as my head! You can order one bun for a party of four and you won't go wrong. Everyone's order came out fantastic. My Steak and Eggs came with a side fruit. You can have a choice to have a side of hashbrowns if you want or a side of biscuits and gravy. Most of the entrées came with a side or two. Like I said, you won't go wrong. I had gotten fruit with my entrée and the Mister had gotten the biscuits and gravy as a side so we can share and you'll DEFINITIVELY need help! The side of biscuits and gravy will be able to feed 2 people, easy! What's great is that they have brunch cocktails as well so you can get your Bloody Mary's and Mimosas! The Bloody Mary is dressed with a huge piece of celery and a slab of bacon! I didn't take a picture of it because it wasn't my drink! LOL I had a decaf coffee! There's so much to choose from on the menu, that you're bound to have several favorites. Just know, whatever you choose, you won't be disappointed. So I was told the Corned Beef Hash was delicious and their Chicken and Waffles were also good. They looked delicous and I tried to take pictures without being so rude because all of us were hungry! When we're back in town for brunch, we will definitely be back! I want to try their omelettes! #penfolds #cafe #bakery @penfoldscafe #penfoldscafe #restaurant #brunch #oldfashioned #oldschool #cocktails read more

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Service-excellent. Food-amazing Atmosphere-quirky and cute. There are tchotchkes everywhere. They are all adorable!!! Every last one? Adorable! I also noticed not a SINGLE bit of dust on any of them!!! If you're undecided, just go here. And pick up a cinnamon roll on your way out (; read more

We were heading for Denny's but while waiting for the light my husband spotted their bright green sign, he turned into their parking lot and the rest was history. This place was hopping! We can see many repeat regular customers. The place had a very homey ambiance, like grandma's house but bigger. We can tell the wait is long judging the number of people sitting )and standing) in the waiting area. So when outside seating with no wait was offered, we said yes! Lisa was our server and very helpful, not to mention patient. Hubby ordered the Tractor special and I zoomed in on the Chorizo with eggs. This place delivered when I ordered well done hash browns. It had the perfect crunch from start to finish, heavenly soft inside. So glad we didn't complete the U-turn. Penfold's had the perfect breakfast to complete our short weekend getaway. We will definitely be back on our next adventure. read more

Best Scrambled Eggs best service great atmosphere.. A must try. I highly recommend the Pork Cop & Eggs & the Steak & eggs also the PIES are delicious read more

Penfold's was cute and quirky. My husband and I did not want leftovers as we were traveling. So hard to choose from the large menu. I had egg/bacon tacos an fruit, both great. My husband had an omelette and hash browns. Coffee good and they kept my cup full. We saw the cinnamon rolls that were Hugh, great for 4. Very popular place, lots of families. read more

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If you are looking for a fun diner vibe, this is definitely a great spot for you! Honestly, it's hard to come by a good diner in CA these days, and I still think this places hits all the notes! The ambiance is fun and cool but also comfortable typical of what you would find at a "classic" diner. Service was also a highlight. From the host staff to our server, we're greeted and served with attentive and friendly staff. One note, you may want to get there early for breakfast/brunch, as it can be a wait sometimes up to an hour or more. Food is great here! Good portion size and very flavorful. I have had a few different options here, from the breakfast burrito, veggie Benedict, to an omelette, everything is really good. It is a little more expensive than a typical diner used to be, but you know, inflation is a real thing. Overall, if you are in the area, definitely recommend! read more

We found Penfold's by accident. We went there last Wednesday morning for breakfast. Couldn't believe how reasonable the prices were plus the quantity of food you received. The staff are the dream team of restaurant workers! We were so impressed that we went back the next morning. The restaurant owner was making his rounds and stopped by to say hey and wanted to know how the food was. His son, the manager also came by to ask how everything was and to see if we needed anything. Oh if you drink coffee or anything else. You need to keep an eye on your cup, because it will never be empty. The staff really worked together as a team. Now the only complaint I can come up with, they close at 1400 hours. I almost forgot they have an awesome lunch menu. I think I will have their fried chicken lunch the next time we are in town . Also I think you might like it here because it is not in the middle of Old Town and you have great parking. read more

I was staying at the hotel next to this little gem. The hotel had very limited picking up for breakfast frozen microwavable burritos The food was delicious, service was great and they even have flavors that they will give you a "Shot" of to add to your coffee. read more

Penfold's Cafe & Bakery - Hallendase omelet with American (instead of Swiss) and sauce on side. Plenty of flavors without the sauce - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

We stopped for breakfast on our way out of town and it was really good. Everyone was very friendly and the service was top notch.

First time visit. Great service and great food. We were a group of nine that were warmly welcomed and well served. A true reminder of the "good ol' days". Thank you Penfold's!!! read more

The Best Food (I had the Mess with Turkey sausage instead of ground Beef) and the Best Bloody Mary's, the Best Hostesses, Best Waitresses, our favorite post hike Brunch Spot in Temecula Love the diner Ambiance as wellMakes it feel like home read more

Penfold's Cafe & Bakery - Best Bloody Mary in Town - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

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Breakfast at Penfold's. ALWAYS!!! There is no better place for good food and the best and friendliest staff. We've tried them all. They're the best for a reason. Everybody is a regular there it seems, you should become one too. read more

Great service. Love their potato pancakes. One of the better looking Diners I've seen. We are becoming regulars.

Here comes breakfast! Penfold's Cafe is located right of the 15 highway so it's easy to stop at for anyone travelling via Temecula. It's looks really cool inside with all the decorations around the dinner. Everything looks clean and very cohesive. There is sitting inside and outside so getting a table shouldn't be an issue. Mind you, it's a very popular place so there maybe a short wait time depending on how big your party is. It took us around twenty minutes to get a table so not bad at all. The menu is good. You can find here anything and everything breakfast wise. I really liked that they offer their own signature dishes. You won't miss them as they made sure that those dishes stand out when you read the menu. They are also famous for their salsa. We had a side of it and it didn't disappoint. I haven't had salsa like this before. We ordered jalapeño poppers, omelettes, and sweet potato pancakes. The food arrived fairly quickly and it was tasty. Machaca dish was okay. It needed some fresh tomato salsa. Also, extra helping of rice and refried beans would help to elevate the dish a bit more. The hero was extra crispy hashbrown. My favourite was the potato pancakes with maple syrup! The seasoning reminded me of pumpkin pie. Yummy! The service was quick and friendly. Our waitress was attentive and helpful. I am sure we will come back for more. read more

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Seeing "giant cinnamon roll" in other reviews was enough to draw me here. We had a great, old fashioned breakfast and had wonderful service.

I love coming to pinfold because they have great food great service and a good atmosphere. You won't be disappointed, with the big portions.

I live about a half hour out and everything here is worth the trip I've always been treated with kindness and served well. It's always a pleasure to be in such a friendly space. The Giant Cinnamon French Toast is always fun to order and good to share with a plus one, not that I did but hey. I love this place and always brag about the quality and experience to anyone who will listen. read more

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I was really hungry and wanted something simple & somewhere convenient to park in congested old town area of Temecula. On the corner, it was a quick return to the 15 freeway. First of all, the reason for only three stars is that the cup of minestrone soup for six dollars was quite a pitiful portion. Not homemade tasting or I'd hit another star. I wish I could separately give the blonde waitress five stars! She kept the coffee coming & superb service. They were so close to closing that I didn't think I could even put an order, But the waitress was so kind and said go ahead and order! Seriously, they were going to close in five minutes. I was ever so grateful as I was in a hurry to beat traffic. I figured soup would be easy & quick. It's a bakery as well so as I was leaving I decide to order at giant Sticky Pecan roll. Huge. Well, it just didn't taste as fresh as I hoped. Disappointed. Bit on the tough side. I know it's Covid recovery and small restaurants really have to do what they can. I try to support them. Maybe I'll give it another try. Perhaps I need to order from the grill & ask what bakery items were made that day. read more

Penfold's Cafe & Bakery - Cup of minestrone soup & coffee. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

This place was delicious. Can't believe we haven't come before. We were in the area and I was craving chicken and waffles. Surprisingly, they had it available and it hit the spot. My husband ordered a French toast dish and my girls ordered chocolate chip pancakes with a side of bacon. This place definitely had its own old school vibe. It had old photos, toys and memorabilia decorating the restaurant. It also had a few diner/counter seating spots. We will come back and try some more menu items. Looking forward to a blast from the past and eating here again! Totally recommend it! read more

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My buddy and I ordered the Temecula Special, which is the Pastrami with Sauerkraut, mustard, on Rue with a side of pickle. Can't go wrong with this sandwich, it is the best in town. Paired my sandwich with a tall grapefruit juice, perfect pairing. The ladies and the kids are all happy with their blueberry pancakes, fried cheese sticks, hamburger, and their regular eggs and bacon. The coffee is very good. The service is very good, our server Lauran is very good, fast, attentive, with a very pleasing professional attitude. One of the best server we had for awhile. An asset to Penfold's. The place is clean, and crowded because of what they serve. Worth the wait. read more

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Food was good, however my waitress never once asked me how I was doing. She would pass by me several times but ask the table behind me and in front of me that question. She was good however, making sure my coffee was refilled, but that's really it. I might come back again, and hopefully I get a more friendlier waitress.. read more

The food and service always top notch!! Freshly made food, flavorful, soup of the day, and crisp, fresh salad. read more

Penfold's is an adorable family owned/operated diner at the edge of Old Town Temecula. Stepping in and looking around at all the decor takes you back to another era! There's a carousel horse, vintage lunch boxes, toys and a big ole gumball machine. We stopped in for a late Saturday morning breakfast recently. While they were fairly full, we were greeted and seated right away. The menu is extensive and has something for everyone. We ordered the Penfold omelette and a tuna melt. I love tuna melts but the quality and taste of tuna salad varies so widely among diners/restaurants - many times, there's way too much mayo for my taste. Penfold's tuna salad was great, with just the right amount of seasoning and mayo. The sourdough bread was very thick and I ended up eating it open-faced, and there was only the tiniest amount of cheese which was ok for me. But overall, the great taste of the tuna salad and the super crisp fries, made it a winner meal. My husband loved his omelette and crispy home fries. He asked for the country gravy on the side just to try it. It didn't look very appetizing (a sad, pale color)...and wasn't, so he relied on ketchup instead. Our waitress Leah was very attentive and pleasant. When we were checking out, it was fun to see the crazy gigantic cinnamon and sticky buns in the front case that look like they'd feed an entire family. Super reasonably priced, too. This was a sweet diner with good food and great service. We'll definitely be back! read more

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