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    Ramona Cafe

    3.5 (526 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Lauren J.

    Came here the other day and had such a great experience! We had a party of six and the staff was super accommodating! Inside the restaurant is super welcoming and home-style atmosphere. The menu is huge in the best way, with so many options to choose from! Our waitress was incredibly sweet, checked on us just the right amount, and our food came out perfectly. I got the French toast and it was so good! Fluffy, buttery, and the portions were super generous! Also, if you're an iced coffee person, I would definitely recommend! It was massive, tasted great, and they even offered cups so we could take the rest to go! Overall, this place was amazing for breakfast and I'd absolutely recommend it. Can't wait to come back and try the lunch menu next time!

    The Farmhouse Skillet
    Stephanie T.

    We called ahead and they reserved a table for our party for brunch. They have a nice menu for breakfast items. I got the farmhouse skillet. They were able to alter it to my liking. I got the gravy on the side, which was really good. I think, for me, with it on it it could have been too much. But with me having it on the side, I was able to add it to my liking. Without it, it tasted rather bland. But either the gravy, it was quite delicious. The staff there were all friendly and helpful. They definitely showed patience with the group I was with haha

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    Ed S.

    I was in Ramona, CA (San Diego) visiting my sick brother. I wanted to try a local breakfast place so he recommended the Ramona Cafe at 628 Main St, Ramona, CA 92065. He told me it was his favorite restaurant. So I went there two days and what an experience. The menu covered breakfast, lunch and dinner. Just about anything you wanted, it was there. The first day I had to try the 1/2 Lb cinnamon roll, as featured on a TV show. It was incredible, fresh made, lots of cinnamon and frosting. I only ate about 1/4 of it due to its size. I enjoyed a senior ham and cheese omelette with potatoes and a biscuit. The star of the meal was the home made salsa. The omelette was faboulos-great quality ingredients and cooked the way I liked it. The second visit I had their house specialty-seafood omelette filled with crab and shrimp. This was real crab, not the imitation you find in most restaurants. I give the omelette 5 Stars. I even tried the pancakes, which I really liked-thin, not thick or fluffy, my favorite style. I even had a slice of the boysenberry apple Pie. One of the best pies I've tasted! Quality ingredients that was not store bought. The restaurant itself has been around for many years. It is very rustic looking inside but clean and well maintained. The service is outstanding. On the first day I had a very nice server that made sure that I was provided with excellent service. The second day I had a young lady named Kelsey who really was very attentive and polite. The owner of the store was also working, serving customers. The restaurant had a lot of customers, so I checked out what they were ordering such as sandwiches and other items. If I lived in Ramona, I would be visiting the Ramona Cafe often. I therefore HIGHLY RECOMMEND it!

    Best spot ever!
    Lauren T.

    Cami is by far the best server! So much fun and so sweet! Had the best recommendations. We for sure be back next time we are up here. And for sure grab a cinnamon roll! Old school atmosphere. Perfect cafe.

    2/3 chopped steak
    Tiffanie R.

    We come to Ramona Cafe every time we get a chance to go to Ramona. Food and service is always good and super friendly.

    Went for breakfast and Greasy omelette cinnamon roll wasn't bad kinda dry and frosting super sweet

    N F.

    We ventured out to Ramona for a morning breakfast and wanted to patronize a local restaurant not a corporate restaurant store. Ramona cafe did not disappoint us. A local restaurant with lots of historical and local flair. The Garden skillet breakfast was awesome. Generous portions and attentive support servers. Their greetings and smiles were in abundant supply!

    Cinnamon-Pecan Roll.  HUGE!!! enough for at least 3 people
    Maria Q.

    This was a great breakfast spot. Their cinnamon rolls are soooo good. Everything we ordered was delicious and portions were huge. The waitress was very nice and service was great!

    Corn tortillas and homemade salsa
    Nadine B.

    Amazing cafe where you can sit inside or outside. You pick a table and sit down - no hostess. I love that! We had Amber as our server, and she was super accommodating and friendly! I had the Baja Scramble- sooo good! It was a lot of food, and I couldn't finish it all. But I'm having the leftovers for breakfast now at my house and loving the scramble once again! I can't wait to be up in Ramona, so I can go there again!

    Denver omelet
    Analette E.

    Good food and excellent service. You can still order breakfast items for lunch. We ordered the Denver omelet. Food portions were awesome! It comes with a choice of toast and potatoes

    Seafood omelet, this is a must try. Simply Delicious

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    Great friendly service and food is great. Highly recommended. Great local cafe in Ramona. Hidden gem.

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    Great eggs benedict. I have had it like 6 times now. Always great. Service fantastic.

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    Some of the best biscuits and gravy in San Diego, amazing cinnamon rolls as well! I will be back there to have some more breakfast soon!

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    Amazing food. Service was great. Did try the cinnamon roll, but we got 1 to go. The French dip was terrific.

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    I love this family place. Great food! Fabulous Service. Very Family Friendly…read more Nikki is charming!

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