My partner and I drove here for lunch while on a weekend getaway after seeing the high reviews and options they had. I was really impressed with their menu - tons of unique choices that made it hard to pick because I wanted to try it all! We decided to try the strawberry matcha, shakshuka, and chipotle chilaquiles. Everything was so delicious and the prices are incredibly fair for the quality and portions. Service was great. Our waitress was very patient and kind and the other staff checked in with us as well! If we're ever around this area we'll definitely come back. read more

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The first thing to be noted is the excellent service given to us. Unfortunately the food was subpar and pricey! We had the two egg breakfast and açaí bowl. Very bland breakfast so we asked how much a side of potatoes and 6 dollars! The açaí bowl had so little blueberries I was able to count all six! The strawberry wedges were About 6 also. Banana slices was about half a banana. The coconut flakes were almost non existent. The açaí base was too sweet. The iced tea was good and refills. Not coming back! P.S. good mix of music so credit is due here! read more

Delicious food with kind and friendly staff. Definitely will be back and highly recommend!

Truly one of my favorite breakfast spots in rancho! Authentic food and taste is amazing!

Great food ! Services was friendly. The cafe was so aesthetically pleasing! My next vacation back here I'm definitely coming back to this place read more

Tappi's Cafe - Strawberry matcha - Cafes Near Me - El Cajon, California

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The food was really yummy !! My boyfriend and I had the Tokyo and Kobe sandwich,, they're pretty big so it's quite filling. I really enjoyed my honey latte, it's like a white mocha latte but with honey :) and our server was such a sweetheart. She was very attentive and polite, I wish I caught her name (she had glasses and long dark hair) but she so sweet. Had a great time :D read more

Tappi's Cafe - Tokyo Sandwich, Kobe Sandwich, Cheese Bread, Honey Latte - Cafes Near Me - El Cajon, California

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This was an exceptional dining experience! It's a small ordinary looking restaurant set in a mini outdoor mall. The inside is plain but clean. You look at the menu and wow.... So much selection and so many extraordinary items. We had 4 items between 2 people. Every single thing was exceptional. Even the brew coffee was great. Service with a smile. Food was served fast and fresh. Honestly the place blew me away. The only knock is the place looks ordinary, otherwise this is a MUST GO TO place. read more

So delicious We also got the chipotle chilaquiles and those we ate right away and thoroughly enjoyed as well!! read more

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The only thing that I hate is that it took this long for me to try this place. The food here is really good! I tried the khachupuri and shakshuka and they both were excellent. I will try the khachupri with kielbasa next time I go. The bread is served hot and it is soft and delicious. The service was excellent. This is a place I will be returning to. read more

Tappi's Cafe - Khachapuri - Cafes Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Visited for brunch. Had the brown sugar espresso, right amount of sweet to balance espresso. Ordered the special, Japanese soufflé and a khachapuri. Everything was flavorful and fresh! Service was great , very friendly and all the food came out timely. Definitely will be back to try other items. read more

Tappi's Cafe - Cafes Near Me - El Cajon, California

I came here with a friend to try something new. It was a little difficult to find because their signage is not up yet, but hopefully that won't be for long. I opted for the Salmon lox benedict and shared a cheese 'boat'. I say boat in quotes because it felt more like cheesy bread. The salmon lox benedict was OK to me. It tasted fishy, and could have probably used some dill or maybe capers to offset it. The poached eggs were very over and almost hard. The cheese boat tasted decent, but wasn't like ones I have had in the past where they cheese is more runny and not cut into pieces. Service was good, but kept getting asked if we wanted other food, which was odd to me. Felt like a car dealership. She was nice though Overall I am glad I stopped by, but will be a one time experience for me. I wish them the best read more

We loved the menemen here. The eggs were buttery soft and flavorful, perfect with warm bread. Khachapuri was cheesy and yummy, not salty. Both were amazing! The soufflé pancake and affogato were also good. I wasn't impressed with their drinks though. The latte wasn't that strong and chai was just okay. Friendly staff, easy parking, beautiful presentation and yummy food - solid 4 stars! read more

Tappi's Cafe - affogato - Cafes Near Me - El Cajon, California

My daughter and I went there for breakfast. To start with, she had Turkish Coffee and I had Chai Latte - both were delish! She ordered espresso waffles. They were cooked perfectly and delicious, topped with a scoop of ice cream and sprinkled with a couple coffee beans delectable dipped in the small container of syrup. I had the egg tacos they came with hash brown cubes, which were delicious. The tacos were good, however I probably wouldn't order them again as there were so many other delicious sounding items on the menu. The service was fantastic. Overall, it was a really wonderful visit and we will be back again. read more

This cafe is near my office so I decided to check it out. I LOVE Shakshuka and planned to order that until I saw the Espresso Waffles!!! Cute decor, very friendly waitress and LOTS of fun drink options!! The waffle tasted delicious, but was a bit denser than I like, I prefer a little lighter and fluffier. Will definitely try the Shakshuka next time! read more

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Very good breakfasts and desserts expessially the shakshuka and biscoff lotus cake. servers are always kind and understanding. Overall a great place for a good breakfast. read more

Really feel like we found a hidden gem with this one! I came in with my two young children and was immediately a mess. Spilled milk, knocking things over, kids are fussing. The staff were so gracious and kind, helping me and being sweet to my kids and making them laugh, even reassuring me and encouraging me to just sit and enjoy my time. The service was amazing, vibe was intimate and relaxed, the food was delicious and beautifully plated, really can't recommend enough. Will 1000% be coming back multiple times. read more

My friends, partner, and I dined here for our New Year's Day Brunch! My partner order the Mediterranean Breakfast, my friend and I ordered the Verde Chilaquillas, another friend ordered one the Japanese breakfast sandwhich, and two other friends order a farmhouse style breakfast. Everyone for the most part enjoyed their entree. My partner stated that the Mediterranean Breakfast Special would be a better lunch selection than breakfast. The Japanese breakfast sandwich is huge so it can be shared. The Verde sauce had flavor yet the eggs and the side beans were bland. The potatoes that came as a side dish were well seasoned with a smoky flavor. Our server was kind and helpful with ordering beverages. My partner had a Bloody Mary which he enjoyed. My friend and I order the Strawberry Matcha which was delicious and a must try! It did take a long time to order food after we ordered our beverage. I think there was only one server working the entire restaurant. The restaurant isn't large yet there is enough space for group dining. There were six of us in our group. Casual setting. Average sound level. A nice establishment to have a nice meal. read more

Let me start by saying we came here for the 4.6 review and bloody Mary's. Very disappointed in service. We asked if they had bloody Mary's before we sat down, this is the reason we were coming here after all. Their bloody Mary's are made with "Asian vodka" according to the person at the counter. After waiting 30 minutes for our drink order, It was terrible, Un drinkable, literally. Then our food came out. We ordered breakfast sandwiches. They were made on a type of cornbread consistency. Unsure exactly what kind of bread, but very soggy. Eggs uncooked. Would definitely not come back here and don't recommend. read more

Always on the lookout for unique places for breakfast and this place did NOT disappoint. The food was great and the server was very polite and attentive. Great place to eat with a great ambiance. read more

Not your basic breakfast! Lots of interesting options on the menu to try next time we come back. I got the Tokyo, my husband got the special. Both items were flavorful and cooked to perfection. The ambiance in here was nice, I wasn't sure if it was like more of a coffeeshop, but no you can dine in and have a server. we didn't order mimosas but it was nice to know they were an option in the future! This place stands out for its trendy/new menu options, well thought out plates and stellar service. It's a great option for locals and I highly recommend. I'll be coming back just to try the other egg drop sandwiches. read more

Tappi's Cafe - a hot dog on a plate - Cafes Near Me - El Cajon, California

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If you want to try a new breakfast restaurant, Tappi's Cafè is delicious. They ran out of the spiral croissant (can't wait to go back), but the soufflé was amazing. The chilaquiles looks basic but was soo flavorful and the beef kachapuri (has egg in the mixture) was amazing. oh, AND they have an espresso machine too!!! I'm excited to try the other items on the menu and the staff was helpful, friendly and attentive. It was hard to find because they do not have a sign up yet but the manager said it's coming soon. It's right next to Panda and the car wash. read more

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I've been here a few times in the past 6-7 months and every single time it's been amazing!! The food and the service is always top notch!!! The staff is super friendly! It's one of those places that I would recommend to ppl. Everything on their menu is good!! read more

We continue to come back to Tappi's on a regular basis. They are my first choice if we are planning to eat out. I tried the Chai Latte today and it was delicious! The service is always great, they have a nice variety and we have liked everything we have ordered. read more

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Really yummy food with a variety on the menu. I didn't love the breakfast tacos but I loved the shakshuka my husband ordered, it was yummy. The space inside was nice but a bit cramped. The service was excellent. -1 because the tacos were very one note read more

Love this lil diner for breakfast and lunch. Everything we have tried so far has been delicious! The chocolate crossaints are Heavenly!!! And the perfect cup of coffee to make the meal more enjoyable. The Japanese fluffy pancakes are my favorite right now! read more

Tappi's Cafe - Japanese souffle pancakes - Cafes Near Me - El Cajon, California

We got the Shakshuka, Japanese Pancakes, Pork Belly Benedict and the Tokyo sandwich. They were all amazing. The coffee was also really good. read more

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Hidden gem! Food was so delicious and filling and there was no wait to be seated (we went on a weekday morning though, so that could change). Benedict was amazing and the red bull infusion gave me such a great boost for my day! read more

Tappi's Cafe - The Lox Benedict, the Zaa'atar & cheese, Red bull infusion - Cafes Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Amazing quality whether it's dine in or take out! The flavors are on point. By far the best cafe in the area Service is also Great! read more

Tappi's Cafe - Shakshuka and Mimosa Flight - Cafes Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Good Food, but pricey, nice place, good service. Cool and calm ambiance. Busy place good for breakfast, brunch, sandwiches, coffee, and etc.

Great coffee speciality selection, great service and great food. You won't be disappointed! Looking for a real cafe in Rancho San Diego this is it. Diverse and delicious! read more

Wow...unique and eclectic menu and our choices, both savory and sweet, we're delicious. Menemen and sausage was tasty and served with a crusty, yet soft, bread. Loved the presentation, too! Great balance of sausage and egg and tomato flavors. The Japanese soufflé was soft like a squishy toy, pretty and really unique. Getting the bottle of champagne with juices was a better deal than the flight, yummy flavors like mango, strawberry and pomegranate. Nice ambiance and wait staff. I want to come back to try other items! read more

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I expected a bit better Wanted to try the chile relleno but they were out. Ordered Chilaquiles instead w/Red Sauce. It was too sweet for my liking. The scrambled eggs were cooked hard (had brown scarring) so that was a bummer. Tortilla chips were so so. The pancake was terrific! Fluffy and hot!! I 'd go back for pancakes that's for sure! read more

I tried this place for the first time on Thursday morning and it wasn't busy when we got there around 10:30 am. Our waitress was super nice and friendly and came to check on us often. The food was amazing except for one thing. We started off with a hot white mocha and a hot matcha. The white mocha was amazing and my sister liked her matcha. We had the khachapuri and breakfast burrito and loved both! We asked the waitress about their spiral stuffed croissants since we had seen them in Yelp photos. She told us they only had strawberry but were making fresh ones of the chocolate and pistachio flavors. We got excited and ordered a "fresh" chocolate "stuffed" croissant. Naturally when I hear the word fresh and croissant in the same sentence I assume that means a warm freshly baked croissant hot out of the oven. I was dead wrong. When the croissant came out it was covered in what I assumed was their chocolate sauce which seemed strange since it's supposed to be stuffed. As soon as we started cutting into the croissant I knew immediately there was something off because it was HARD and definitely not stuffed on the inside. After taking a bite, we were shocked that it was cold, literally refrigerator cold. The chocolate sauce turned out to be bland pudding. I asked our sweet waitress if the croissant is supposed to be hot because it's very cold. She told us no, which was so confusing since this was supposedly a "fresh" croissant. A few minutes later a man came to our table, which I assumed was the owner and asked if there was a problem. I asked him about the croissant and he said it's suppose to be room temperature and it can't be hot because the pudding would melt. I mean why in the world are you using pudding in the first place? He then told us that the pudding is supposed to soak into the layers of the croissant making it stuffed. How can pudding soak into an ice cold croissant? He seemed very irritated that I was asking questions about the croissant so I just let it go. We didn't touch it after that first bite. Funny thing is when the check came out the croissant is called a "custom HOT kitchen". $10 for an old refrigerated cold croissant covered in chocolate pudding from a box, no thank you. read more

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Food was good but I did ask for over medium eggs and I was given over hard. Staff is nice. Coffee was amazing. Staff was on top of cleaning the tables right away. read more

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My new favorite breakfast joint! Not only because it's close to home, but the price is pretty fair. My son normally gets the ube pancakes. It's a fluffy pancake drizzled in ube syrup. No regular syrup needed unless you're into really sweet stuff. We came here twice and had to get the shakshuka each time. The shakshuka here tastes more authentic compared to other places. I've also had the chipotle chilaquiles which was surprising good. It's really hard to find a place with tasty chilaquiles. I've also had the pork belly Benedict. It was alright in my opinion. I would love the pork belly to be a little bit bigger and the Benedict sauce was kind of bland. The brown sugar iced coffee was also good, it's not too sweet. I also have tried the matcha strawberry latte which was okay. It tastes like matcha with strawberry syrup in it. The place is kind of small, but we haven't had any issues finding a table when we got there at around 9-10am. Five stars for decent pricing and a variety of food and drink options! read more

Loved my Tokyo sandwich! Prompt service on a Sunday, sweetest waitress, and the food was delicious overall! Highly recommend! read more

Tappi's Cafe - Tokyo Sandwich!! - Cafes Near Me - El Cajon, California

Great food and service i love this place to catch up with my girls and eat yummy açaí bowls! Coffee is a stronger flavor ( vanilla latte ) but overall still very yummy. Music is great! read more

Wow wow wow! I'm already thinking about when I'm going back. Everything was so fresh and amazing. We loved it all. The staff was so friendly and made our experience that much better. This is definitely our new breakfast spot. It's a must try, you won't be disappointed!! read more

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The wait staff was suuuuper nice and friendly, the croissant(French accent) was FLUFFY AND SOFT AS HECK. The eggs and bacon were good but the coffees were amazing. Really cool place:) read more

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What an incredible hidden gem! We were in Mexico for the weekend, and on our way back to Bay Ho, we stumbled upon this fabulous brunch spot. We were seated right away, and our server, Bebe, was fantastic--so helpful and sweet. The food and mimosa menu were absolutely amazing. I would love to have a place like this in Bay Ho! Don't miss out on this brunch spot. read more