The Coffee Corner

We had a great experience at Broken Yolk! The food was delicious, but what really made our visit…read morespecial was our waitress, Maria. She was absolutely amazing! I loved her energy, positive attitude, and the way she made us feel welcomed from the moment we sat down. Her customer service was outstanding, and she went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. You can tell she genuinely enjoys what she does, and that makes such a difference. Thank you, Maria, for making our visit even more enjoyable! We will definitely be coming back!

We enjoyed a really good breakfast at Broken Yolk in Santee on a sunny Sunday morning…read more We arrived around 9:45 and the dining room was already hopping pretty good. We are bar sitters and found the "hook" open, so we took our seats. Luke was our bartender/server for the day. Luke provided excellent service. Super friendly dude. We hope that your knee is fixed Luke! A mimosa for Becky and a Modelo "NFL" for me to start. Bex ordered the Meat Lover's Skillet. Diced ham, bacon and sausage sauteed with bell peppers, onions, and home fries. Topped with scrambled eggs, Jack cheese and green onion. I chose a side of Biscuits and Gravy as I knew I would be sharing in the skillet. After about a 10-minute wait, our food was delivered. It was piping hot fresh out of the kitchen. Bex decided that she wanted a side of sourdough toast, Luke had it to us in less than two minutes, despite his bum knee. The skillet was a very large portion and easily fed us both with plenty to take home. Every component of the skilled was excellent. From the breakfast potatoes on the bottom to the gooey Jack cheese on top. The eggs were scrambled and seasoned well. The biscuits were super dense and really tasty. The gravy was thick and peppery. I did not need two biscuits. I only finished one. Only One biscuit with an additional ladle of gravy would have been perfect. It had been a while since our last visit to Broken Yolk. We were very impressed with the food and the service.

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Janet's Cafe and Deli

4.3(716 reviews)

0.7 mi

We were a party of eight and we all had a good experience. We sat outside and had a nice view of…read moreSantee. Our server was a lovely young lady. I wish I had got her name. She was attentive, friendly and just very good at her job. I decided on French Toast with Scrambled Eggs & Bacon. Other dishes for our group included Chicken Fried Steak, Biscuits, Muffins and Pancakes. It all looked so good! I loved the French Toast. The Bacon was perfectly cooked and the Salsa I was given on the side was tasty on the Eggs. My only complaint is I asked for a Tropical Tea (it's on the menu). The guy taking our drink orders kind of snapped at me saying, we don't have Tropical Tea! Not a huge deal but worth mentioning.

I visited Janet's last Friday. My companion enjoyed her Fried Everything…read moreplate piled high greasy fried food. She loved it. however my revew of this place is if you love fried foods go there. if u want to eat well but sensibly, find somewhere else. Oh, I should mention the waitressdid not bring what I requested - marmalade. On leaving i requested the waitress put my food in the container so that bought her no tip from me. A tip is for service. i uderstand totally that a lot of people love eating there even though FAT and SUGAR kill u withPancreaticCancer

Inside seating

Asparagus omelet

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Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Gillespie Field Cafe

4.3(346 reviews)

1.3 mi

Great cute little Cafe right on the air strip…read more Indoor/outdoor seating. Plenty of shade and fans going to keep the outdoor dining bareable. It wasn't too bad. Plenty of parking and handicap Got seated within 5 mins. Service was a tad slow, however it was busy. Although seemed like there was plenty of staff to be a little more attentive. Other than that, no stars docked. Young kiddos and they did thier best. Food came out hot, its pretty decent food. Good coffee, and the salsa was our favorite thing. Packed with flavor and just enough spice. Great little place to have breakfast or lunch. Very simple menu, great view of the planes landing and taking off. Feels like an honor to see pilots and retired pilots. We have leagues on Saturdays and this has made our place to go to right after for breakfast . Happy yelpers!

1st time here and we enjoyed our breakfast here. Good good…read more Good diner food selection. Friendly service. Fast service. Nice view and ambiance. Classic American diner. Love this place.

Food & Views

Protein Plate

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On the corner of the air strip

The Breakfast House

3.9(631 reviews)

2.2 mi

Had Breakfast here during the DMV visit and wait on 04/07/2026…read more Very good food and service. I'll have breakfast here again in the future. Very Friendly Staff.

After surviving a rough DMV visit, I treated myself to The Breakfast House--and honestly, it was…read morethe highlight of my morning. Plenty of parking, friendly service (wish my server had a name tag so I could hype him up), and a cozy, family‑friendly vibe that mixes classic diner charm with a modern twist. I ordered the Philly omelet with herb fries and pancakes. The portions were huge, the omelet was packed with flavor, and while the herb fries could've been a little crispier, they were still tasty. The pancake was solid, and the coffee... well, it wasn't exactly coffee‑ing, but caffeine is caffeine. Clean space, good food, great service. I'd definitely recommend giving them a try.

Breakfast burrito

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Biscuits and gravy Yum Yum

Omelette Factory Santee

3.6(559 reviews)

1.1 mi

A good simple Breakfast is my to go to at the Omelette Factory. It's the perfect amount to fuel the…read morebody and fulfill the belly. I always get the Bacon & Eggs that comes with Country Fries and your choice of bread. I like to get sourdough or a banana nut muffin. It goes for $16.49. The bacon is always cooked perfectly and my scrambled eggs are always fluffy. I am a to go order kind of girl so I always appreciate when the service is quick and easy. The restaurant felt homey and family style so I do want to take my family here for breakfast soon.

I can't resist a good pancake in the morning.. even though I walked in expecting to order an…read moreomelette I had to order the seasonal blueberry ricotta pancake. I wasn't expecting it to be so good!! The ricotta topping was so light and fluffy and complimented the pancake so well. Service was great. I need to go back and try other pancakes!

Blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes

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Jimmy's of Santee

3.4(503 reviews)

0.3 mi

Erika did a most outstanding job at curbside pickup for soup and comfort food to dine on. (I have…read morebeen famished all day.) Erika was absolutely lovely in taking my food order, even explaining the special of the day and its offerings. Erika even brought the food to my car. Much appreciated! Friendly service!

The food here is great. We usually get the four piece roasted chicken, which is a half a chicken. I…read moreget the side of mashed potatoes and coleslaw. And today we got fancy coffees on the menu. They're brand new come on in Service here is done by very sweet people. Makes you want to come back. I'll ambience is cool and clean

Broasted chicken

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Kaffee Meister

4.2(405 reviews)

0.7 mi

I came to this coffee shop on a Friday evening for a card show/ trade show. The shop stayed open…read morepast their business hours and trading card vendors were set up around the shop. Inside the shop they allowed people to bring their own trading card collection to trade with each other. They had specialty drinks made specifically for the show, Pokemon themed. There's a good amount of seating inside and seems like a good place to hang out or study. They have different books and board games around the shop too. I tried two drinks when I came. I got the coconut matcha because it was one of the themed drinks but wasn't impressed with it. I probably should've known better than to order matcha at a coffee shop but I'm a sucker for coconut. For my second (redemption) drink I got the Samoa which was a mocha, coconut, and caramel latte. This one was delicious. It had a great coffee flavor with a nice smooth caramel companion. It wasn't overly sweet and not bitter at all. The baristas were all great too. My drinks came out quickly despite it being busy with the show. Definitely a great coffee shop to check out!

Becky and I only get fancy coffee from a fancy coffee shop if we are with people who want fancy…read morecoffee from a fancy coffee shop. Becky and I are not well versed in the world of fancy coffee, so we typically rely on those we are with to provide recommendations. Saturday we were on our own. We wanted a late afternoon pick-me-up and Kaffee Meister is a very short distance from our house. I walked in and was warmly greeted by the pleasant young woman behind the counter (I did not catch her name). I asked for two caramel iced coffees. She very nicely and patiently explained to me the different options of my generic "iced coffees" term. Lattes, cold brews, espressos, etc. Her recommendation was Caramel Frappes, so that is what I ordered. One with whipped cream (for Becky) and mine without. As I waited, I looked around the room. It was really cool. Very homey, neighborhood cafe vibe. A few tables and a couch and comfy chairs along with some tables and chairs dotted the room. The room was really nicely decorated. I liked the spiral staircase shelving. They have some outdoor seating as well. In addition to coffees, they offer a food menu. Pastries, bagels, açaí bowls, sandwiches and the like. I drive by Kaffee Meister almost daily and often I will see that they have live music which is cool. I waited maybe three or four minutes for my name to be called, and I was handed my two frappes. I like a simple cup o' Joe. Black, no sugar, no sweeteners. At home I drink Kirkland brand ground coffee from a drip coffee maker. That said, I really enjoyed the Caramel Frappe. It was not too sweet and retained subtle coffee flavor. Becky very much enjoyed hers too. Neither of us had ever had a frappe before. We were surprised by the milkshake-like creamy texture. They provided the perfect pick-me up we were looking for. About 17 bucks after tip. We'd return for sure.

Inside

Carrot cake muffin, YUM

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Black Bear Diner

3.8(1.4k reviews)

2.5 mi

Past visits have been great. Today was disappointing. After being seated, the server Nevah took our…read moredrink order and disappeared. Literally. We noticed her several minutes later serving other tables. More minutes past when I asked another server, Brook, if she could bring us another server to take our order. Brook was exceptional in taking an interest in our visit. Brook brought us our beverages immediately and took our food order. Nevah later came by with what seemed like a less than sincere apology. We told Brook we would ask for her in future visit. Upon leaving to pay, the young short girl, her name tag was turned over. She had extremely long thick eye lashes. She was extremely rude and stand offish. No kind words after taking our payment she immediately went back to her conversation with a co-worker. We will be back and will ask for Brook.

Big bear Burgar & onion rings are great. Just fries was to salty…read more warm . Not Hot fresh I would go back. nice place for FAMILY

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Ranch House Restaurant

4.0(129 reviews)

2.2 mi

We were looking for a local breakfast place that we'd never been to before, so we stopped in. This…read moreis the first place I've been in a VERY long time where the home fries are made from actual potatoes - not poured from a freezer bag into the fryer. I got the Ranch House omelette (I think - it's the last one on the list) and it was soooo good! Ingredients tasted fresh and the sausages are delicious! They could maybe cook the bacon for a minute less, but it was still very tasty. The service was absolutely fabulous. Our server was friendly and attentive, and the other server popped in to check on us, too, as did the owner(?)/manager(?). Still, even with all the regular check-ins, it was neither overbearing nor disruptive. The restaurant itself is clean, kind of old school. It would be easy to miss driving by on the road, but definitely look for it if you're in the area! I know I'll be back. :)

Went in and felt like I was in grandmas house lol. However the staff is friendly and a warm…read moreatmosphere. Nothing fancy and prices very good. Food fresh and plentiful. Love the comfort food and happy faces. Plenty of parking.

Inside decor

Waffle, scrambled eggs & sausages

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Pepper Farm Deli

Family-owned & operated

The food and service are awesome!! Everyone who works here is so sweet and friendly!…read more And the food is wonderful--very fresh and a lot of healthy options. I'll definitely be back soon. Thank you for an excellent dinner and they good music playing too

Live nearby, but hadn't tried this place yet. Heard SO many people talking about it that I had to…read moregive it a try. Menu is HUGE, so it was hard to decide. Decided to share the Asian salad and bbq chicken flatbread. Both good... but there's so many other things I want to try on the menu!! Tiny indoor dining area, patio area outside nice if it's not too hot. Order at the counter then they call you to pick up your order. Heard people steal other people's orders sometimes so don't wander away too far while waiting.

Delicious Soft Serve Ice Cream

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Kayla S.

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2 years ago

My neighbor raves about this place so I decided to give it a try, boy was I disappointed. Its a cute little shop, nice and clean. I walk in and a lady with blonde hair and glasses behind the register is yelling at one of the delivery drivers there. Telling her to stop leaning on the counter and breathing over the food. I ordered a coffee and took a seat. As I waited for my order I hear the same women on the phone asking someone to remove the delivery driver off the order, after she gave her the order and let her leave the store. After hearing this I got up and walked out without getting my order or money back(it was only a few bucks), someone who is that vindictive I don't want handling my food or drinks. read more

Bastian C.

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4

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6 years ago

This is my go-to drive through AM coffee. Friendly baristas/staff always greet with a smile, they are very fast, and they understand what I mean when I say "large coffee, black, little bit of ice so it's not burning hot", which is more than I can say for almost anywhere else... read more

Ryan R.

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7

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9 years ago

Love these guys! Consistently cheerful service. Great Acai bowls, and equally good coffee, tea and blended drinks. Always cool on hot days...an awesome spot to study, meet with people and just hang out! (both locations in Towne Center and Pathways Center) read more

Brent Z.

85

7

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10 years ago

Small never open when it says its open. They have 2 locations that are too close to each other. So even when this location hours says it should be open it's not because they don't seem to have enough staff for 2 locations read more

Tyson B.

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9

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8 years ago

Much better place than Starbucks and I fully support anhyone that challenges Starbux. Service is a bit slow but overall wonderful experience read more

Maggie S.

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11

6

11 years ago

Best local coffee house in town! Great atmosphere and great employees. Everyone knows exactly what we like to order when we walk in!

Remy L.

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32

20

1 year ago

They have a job listed below federal minimum wage which is illegal by the way ...............:...

David M.

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5

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10 years ago

Best coffee in San Diego hands down love this place !

Darryl J.

25

12

9

11 years ago

Great coffee and friendly service! Love this place

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The Coffee Corner

4.3

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Ashlyn & Harmony provide the right "Harmony" of coffee greatness and personable customer service!…read moreRelaxed atmosphere, great attitude. Friendly employees who treat you like family.

Amazing! I got the Black Forest signature drink blended and it was the best coffee I've had! I will…read moredefinitely be back! Service was excellent and the ambiance is like a coffee shop. Nice coffee shops aren't too different from each other in terms of ambiance I think :)

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4.5

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1,2,3 bowls please!! 10/10! Must try!…read more *Support local spots!* I write a lot of reviews, and this spot stands out. The açaí has a great texture--thick, smooth, and not watered down. The balance is what keeps me coming back: fresh fruit, crunchy granola, and a rich base in every bite. Everything tastes fresh and well put together. Honestly, I'm lucky this place is only 3 minutes from home. It's an easy go-to.

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4.3

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I found myself in San Carlos mid-day, mid-week. I was running between work and a hair…read moreappointment. I had barely had a chance to have lunch so was really happy to randomly see a coffee shop to grab a cold coffee on a hot day to bring with me to my hair appointment. Parking was easy and I walked into the coffee shop. There was no wait at all at that time. I browsed the menu and decided on an iced Simple Special which was basically an iced mint latte. I ordered it with nonfat milk I waited for only a couple of minutes for my drink to be made. During that time I saw that they were playing records and had several records for sale. That was really cool. If I lived in the area I would definitely hang out and listen to records while sipping on coffee. The reason for only 4 stars.... my charge was abut $8 which felt a bit stiff for only the 16 oz drink. It made me wary of what a 20 oz would cost. All in all, I had a good experience at The Simple Coffee House. My drink had good flavor without being overly sweet. I liked the records and the vibe at the coffeehouse.

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