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    Sheldon's Service Station

    4.2 (493 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Eliko S.

    I met some friends here for breakfast on Sunday morning. It was busy, but not overwhelmingly so. We ordered at the counter, took our number, and then had no trouble finding a nice table under the covered seating area. Some planters or other decor on the patio might liven up the space a bit. Sheldon's has a large breakfast / brunch / lunch menu, offers an assortment of baked goods, as well as lots of drinks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. It is situated in a former gas station, and I love how the space has been repurposed. The service was fine and appropriate. Our food came out very quickly. My breakfast bowl was freshly & simply prepared. The hash browns were a little dry, but the salsa & guacamole helped to jazz up the whole thing. Without the salsa, it did not have a whole lot of flavor, but it was edible, and also reasonably priced at $12.05. The soup and sandwich and açai bowl both looked fresh as well. My companions enjoyed their food. All in all, this is a cute place for a quick bite to eat in a pleasant and casual atmosphere when you're in the La Mesa area. Mahalo!

    Breakfast Sandwich
    Sean O.

    This was a very good breakfast sandwich. Great bacon and plenty of egg and cheese. I would come back for it. Service was prompt.

    Randall B.

    Such a nice place to hang out. Today after a hike we sat for some tea and and coffee. The patio is great and the people are truly nice.

    Coffee Menu August 2026
    Heather D.

    I was looking for a quick coffee before getting on the road, so I stopped here for the first time ever. First impressions was that there is a ton of outdoor seating. You stand to order at the front and then they bring it out to you. I had the Lavender Chai which I really enjoyed. It was the perfect amount of sweetness, and the lavender flavor was a nice touch. The breakfast menu wasn't overly extensive but they had lunch available to order starting at 11am.

    Megamosa (large mimosa)
    Becky L.

    Favorite brunch spot in San Diego. No flashy Instagram photo ops, no weird niche that screams "we try too hard". Just solid food, quick service, and a good value (even in this economy). I love their chorizo bowl, Benedict, or the ability to make my own dish with the affordable sides menu (hashbrowns + hollandaise is the best!) Ive dabbled in their lunch menu and really enjoyed it, especially the potato soup! I usually crave breakfast food when im here, though Make sure you get the megamosa- a giant mimosa, its perfect any time of the day.

    Breakfast Bowl with thick Bacon
    Vince B.

    My sister was flexed at work and texted me the question "wanna grab breakfast? It was only 8:30am and even though I don't usually eat this early, I don't miss an opportunity to bond with family! We opted to eat outside on such a beautiful Friday morning! It's a tad cool so we sat under the heaters but not getting the direct heat...just right. We both got Cortados for caffeine. And for calories she got the breakfast sandwich and I, Sheldon's Breakfast Bowl. Boy those wide bacon strips were crunchy ! Not too salty and not overly cooked. Requested the eggs to be over easy so the yolk still bleeds onto the smallish hash browns that are hiding underneath. The patio area is bright and lively with conversation. We were seated with an unobstructed view of the street. The order arrived fast but the serving size were underwhelming. My sister has eaten lunch here before so when I suggested we go here, she was ok with it.

    Açaí bowl
    Tania C.

    Looking for a place to have breakfast, I came across Sheldon's Service Station. It is a nice area, lots of space to sit outside and the service was nice and quick. Food was good as well. You need to go to the register to order your meal, pay and then you grab a number for your table. I really like this way of service, which cuts down the time you get served. Would have loved some more ambiance, decorations and music. If you are in the area, please try them out and share your own experiences. Happy meals!

    Bagel and lox
    vincent j.

    I got a few items from this place after a hike. The bagel and lox (my favorite of the two), caprese and avocado toast, banana nut muffin and a chai tea latte. The food was really good! Service was quick! I was shocked I'd never seen this place before. No real complaints, the food was really good, maybe a touch expensive for what we got.

    Half turkey sandwich and fruit
    Jennifer C.

    Not a bad option but not somewhere I'd rush back for. Located on the end of the main street in downtown La Mesa, they have a huge outdoor patio so seating wasn't an issue at all when I went on a Tues at 12:30. You order at the counter, get a number and they bring your food out to you. They have a lot of options for drinks that are coffee and tea based. For food they have the standard breakfast options, sandwiches and salads. They have a small assortment of baked goods as well. I got the half turkey sandwich and a side of fruit. The bread on the sandwich was sourdough and had a good flavor. It was toasted but didn't come warm at all. It felt like it was toasted a whole ago. The sandwich components were cheese, lettuce, tomato, turkey and a cranberry aioli. I thought the cranberry flavor would come through more but was very lightly there. The fruit was standard mix of pineapple, watermelon and orange. The prices are pretty high for what you get. My meal after tax and tip was close to $13 and the portion isn't huge.

    Angela B.

    I'm sure I've reviewed this breakfast spot before but I'm going to hype up their muffins once again. Their muffins are to die for! So moist and big on size! I crave it every now and then so we go there about every two months to feed my cravings. My favorite flavor is the chocolate muffin. Second place is lemon poppy. The blueberry and cranberry muffins come in third and finally we have the banana nut muffin

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    Rocky R.

    My favorite La Mesa breakfast spot, and I really like they're coffee Second best part is outside seating right on La Mesa blvd. ( and of course pet friendly, so fiona approved)

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    Ask the Community - Sheldon's Service Station

    Why'd they get rid of the blue corn chilaquiles?

    Hi, We changed our menu and they were not not rating high in sales in analytics. What you can look forward to is it being a special in the future.… 

    Do you have a music schedule for this summer? I'm interested in coming on a Sunday for brunch in June. It would be nice to hear some live music.

    Hi...we have live music every Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am until 6pm. The only time you won't hear anything is when the musician take a break! Hope to see you soon!

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