Check in is a QR code that places you on a wait list. We went on a Sunday at noon. The wait wasn't very long. We were seated in the large room with the tree. They have a smaller room with retro decor. Our waiter was Omar. He was very helpful and friendly We ordered a mushroom and ham only that came with 2 small blue berry waffles to split. The portions are huge. It came with a side of breakfast potatoes that were the best I've ever had. I'm not a big fan of breakfast potatoes but these were amazing. The blueberry waffles were also really good The omelette was a little watery, but the flavor was good and had lots of mushrooms. We both got iced tea and it tasted fresh brewed. The decor is super cute with lots of Easter decor everywhere. The food was good and responsibly priced We also ordered food to take home for dinner. My friend ordered our exact meal again. It was that good. I got the mile high club. The portions were huge. Lots of bacon and turkey, but could've used a bit more sauce. Came with a pickle. read more

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We visited The Waffle Spot while on our trip in San Diego and it was great! Omar was our server and he was extremely quick and attentive with our table. He made several recommendations that were delicious, and the food came out fast and hot. We will definitely be back on our next visit! Kids food: 5/5 the kids waffle came out fluffy and was delicious. Adult food: 5/5 my husband ordered the bistec ranchero and it was a great portion that tasted great. I had the chilaquiles with the spicy salsa on the side and it was a great meal to start my day with. The cafe de la olla was my favorite, it was hot and tasted even better with the piloncillo. read more

Located inside the Kings Inn, this is a sweet diner with friendly service and ambiance. However, we were excited to try "the best waffles in town" but were left wanting more :( We went in and sat at the diner counter but unfortunately the seats at the counter was not plus size friendly. Even my bf who I would consider a thinner build felt uncomfortable in the seats. Luckily they share seating with the Mexican restaurant next door and were were seated there instead and felt much more comfortable. Now onto the food, the waffles are okay and everything else was okay as well. The coffee was okay, the service good but not great. They didn't check up on us often or even refilled our coffee mug (which is a number one thing I look for when I go to breakfast spots) . We left the place wanting more and a pricy bill. Paying over $50 for two people is a bit too much. read more

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Who would've thought this unassuming and almost hidden gem lie inside this dive motel? The service was a tad slow to start but then was great the rest of the meal. It could've been they literally just opened. Let's talk food! The portions were big. We had the Farmer Skillet with the mini waffles. Those waffles were fresh, fluffy and delicious! I recommend this cute little diner. read more

This popped up on my try list since I was in the area. We came in for breakfast, it was not crowded and we were able to sit at the counter. Very old school diner vibes in a good way. The walls are covered in fan art and various fun waffle related decor. Lots to look at, you can even color your own waffle king and put it up. It is located on the main floor of the King Inn, you do not need to be staying at the hotel to eat here. Staff is very friendly, food came out quickly. The waffles were yummy, I tried the new lemon ricotta one and it was nice, I'd prefer more lemon flavor but thats me. The chicked looked so good, but when I bit into the drumstick it was a little bloody still, I spit it out and put it aside. The other chicken piece that came with it was cooked fine. Thankfully I had already eaten most of my waffle so I was almost full. Coffee was good, and refilled often. read more

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Good waffles. Messed up on the kids order and did not put the cheese but still charged for it. Coffee was average. Service was friendly. I did not get what I wanted. I picked two mini waffles and asked for churro and banana nut, then found out they do not do churro on the mini and the bananas were not looking great for the other one. So I went with eggs with cheese instead, which were decent. My wife's dish came with waffles and country potatoes. Both those two sides were pretty good. I liked that the potatoes were seasoned well. The place is attached to Kings Inn and there is a small discount if you are staying there which is a nice perk. Overall a decent place. Not bad, not amazing, just fine. read more

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Hubby and I sat at the bar on a Saturday at 10 AM and walked right in. I was kind of surprised it wasn't as crowded as I thought. But at the same time, there was a good buzz - which we always appreciate. We got Chorizo Cone Huevos and a side waffle (of course). They make their chorizo in-house as well as their salsa and they were both amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The plate was big enough that we split both things. Sitting at the bar is always nice - they refill your coffee constantly and are basically at your beck-n-call. There are a bunch of different coffee creamers sitting in front of you, even pumpkin spice since it's October. Yay The restaurant is on the old side, but didn't smell old or musty and everything was super clean. The servers are awesome and very efficient as well. This is definitely a cool place to check out and worth going. Prices are decent - especially if you share. Glad we came . read more

The Waffle Spot - Counter breaky - awesome - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Breakfast in San Diego, California... We made it a point to eat something different everyday and decided to visit The Waffle Spot. Located on Hotel Circle, this restaurant had a casual, old school diner vibe. We passed by this spot every day because it's on the mainland road and very visible! Paula was our friendly, efficient, and helpful server. She was genuinely kind to every customer! She was sincere in her conversations with each person and was very observant! She offered to fill my water bottle and brought takeout containers before we asked! We all had the special Cinnamon Apple Waffle, which came with eggs and choice of meat. I got scrambled eggs and crispy bacon... yum! The apple slices on the waffle were fresh! It was a wonderful foodie experience because of Paula... she made it a five-star breakfast! read more

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Came here because we were staying at the Kings Inn. Came two times for breakfast and each time we were seated fairly quickly. The first time it was pretty empty but it was a Friday. The second time it was more packed on a Sunday morning but we were seated quickly. All staff here are friendly and there is plenty of parking. Food is fairly priced. It has such a cute family vibe. The food also comes out really quick and the food is amazing. It's your staple breakfast/ brunch spot that never misses. Definitely will be back when in the area! read more

The Waffle Spot - Three Cheese Omelette and the Breakfast Burrito Grande - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

We were excited to try the waffle spot because of the great reviews but our experience was not great. Service was pretty slow but ok. The waffle we had was good, however the other food was pretty mediocre. The real issue was I found two black hairs in my hasbrowns and my husband found a long white hair in his waffle after eating the majority of it. We let the manager know that both of our plates had hair and he gave 25% off which I feel is pretty low considering hair in food should make it inedible. read more

Standard diner fare and atmosphere. The servers are friendly and efficient and the order usually comes pretty quickly.

This restaurant was fantastic! It is decorated with a 50's style diner theme. There are a few tables, several booths and a countertop that you can sit at From the time we entered till the time we left, everyone we came in contact with was very friendly. Our servers name was Paula, and she was absolutely delightful. She had such a positive upbeat attitude and was willing to do whatever it took to make sure everyone in our large party was happy. The food was also super yummy. I had the Chilaquiles and my sister had the churro waffle. We decided to share each other's dishes and I am so glad I did. The Chilaquiles was very good. I asked to have green and red sauce and Paula said you got it! The chips on the bottom were crunchy. The sauce was delicious and they even accommodated my request for egg weights. They are known for their waffles and I will say the churro waffle was an absolute masterpiece of flavor! I swear it tasted like the churros at Disneyland but better. The waffle had a light crunchy texture on the outside and a warm moist texture inside. There's plenty of seating because once the waffle spot seating area fills up, they open up the Mexican restaurant that was the other restaurant in the hotel for seating purposes. I will say you may have to wait, but the wait is definitely worth it. Your taste buds will thank you. I also felt that the prices were reasonable. I just wanna take one more opportunity to thank Paula, who gave outstanding service during our visit. read more

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Great everything! Loved the food, the price, and the service was so nice. Was served pretty fast. And it felt like an old school dinner on one side, which I love. read more

It was an amazing experience from the word go. The food was amazing, very affordable, and the service was great. The pictures in the website do no do this food justice as it all tastes like my grandmother made it. I highly recommend this place to anyone. I just wish I didn't have to drive from Phoenix to enjoy this wonderful food. read more

We stayed at the hotel linked to this spot. It was good. My kids loved it. The chilaquiles are decent as well, no spice to it tho. The wait was short. The only thing I wasn't happy with is that on the reservation link it asks if you're celebrating something special and I put it was my daughter's 6th birthday. Nothing special was done. I guess they just ask but don't really don't care to check or celebrate with you. read more

Great breakfast and customer service. Such a varied menu. Waffles r superb. The proximity to hotels and shopping tops it all!

Was looking for a lower key weekend breakfast spot for my family, and without a stressful parking situation, and I got all that and more at Waffle Spot. The Churro Waffle was literally a deep fried Waffle well-coated in cinnamon and sugar (amazing!). Bacon was thick and plentiful. Coffee was hot and strong (and they were happy to send me off with a fresh cup to-go). You get plenty of food for the price at Waffle Spot. Servers were friendly and happy to chat it up with my little kiddo. It's definitely family friendly. The decor is unique...some parts have been set up for ig-photo ops (I think?), but it just added to the already fun atmosphere. There was another section of the restaurant that was more of a traditional-diner vibe, which was also cute. I will definitely be coming back soon. read more

Sunday morning we went to your restaurant around 10 am. We asked the young girl with the IPad how long for a seat and she told us to use our phone and sign in. Since she was right there and had an iPad we ask that she check us in. Her response was use your Phone and we asked if she could check us in. Being disrespectful she just told us EVERYONE has a phone and walked away. So did we. Your restaurant lost a customer today and being a senior citizen she also lost our respect. You need to inform her that not everyone lives by their phone. It should not be that hard to put a customer on a waiting list if they ask. It's called customer service. read more

The Waffle Spot reminds me of a place you might see on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives with Guy Fieri. This breakfast & Brunch-only local coffee shop is small, unassuming, and virtually hidden in plain sight. It sets in the hotel lobby of King's Hotel on hotel Circle off the 8 Fwy in the Mission Valley area of San Diego. The restaurant is small and simple, but the food is fantastic! of course by the name you know they specialize in waffles. This was our first visit. We decided to try the chicken fried steak breakfast. It had a very healthy portion of chicken fried steak with plenty of white country style gravy. It also came with country style cubed potatoes mixed with sliced onion and bell pepper. We chose 2 mini waffles as our bread choice because how could you go to the Waffle Spot and not try the waffles?!?! #RookieMistake Everything tasted good. It was not upscale or gourmet but definitely high on the diet-be-damned, delicious, down home, comfort food scale. We will eat here again. read more

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The staff were really friendly and kind, the restaurant was small but had a 60's diner feel to it, so it was quaint. I ordered the chicken and waffles. The washers were good. They were Fluffy/airy and had a good taste. The chicken was ok, I wasnt too much of a fan of the breading/coating they used and I had to return one of my chicken legs because it was under cooked. I'm not sure if I would return, if I do, it would only be for the waffle and the service. read more

What a cute restaurant. It has that old school look and was decorated for the Day of the Dead. We came in for a late breakfast around 11:30. We were seated immediately by a very pleasant young hostess. Our server, Omar, was right on it. He was pleasant and helpful, not rushing us through our long perusal of the menu. The service was good and our meal came out quickly. They have a lot of tasty looking dishes on the menu. I chose the Machaca Burrito with the Ranchera Sauce. The Machaca was tender and moist, the sauce was delicious! And the burrito was Huge! My companion had the Machaca Benedict. Wow, what a treat. The portions are very generous. The Machaca was on a waffle and covered in a scrumptious Chipotle Hollandaise Sauce. The Ranch potatoes were crunchy with onions & peppers, so yummy. We both had a second meal from our leftovers. If you are in the mood for a hearty and delicious meal I highly recommend The Waffle Spot for delicious food and great service. read more

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Classic, good quality diner food, but with an extensive mimosa list. As their name implies, waffles are on point. Fun, whimsy decor.

Food was amazing, service was amazing all of the staff was so kind, friendly, and attentive. I loved the look/vibe of the place as well great for pictures, and the amazing artwork displayed all over was so fun! The churro waffle was AMAZING!! Wish I got another to bring it home with me. My bf got the chorizo breakfast burrito and loved it! Can't wait to show my family this place! Definitely needs more hype read more

The Waffle Spot - Counter area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is our go to any time we are in San Diego. It's right in mission valley. I always manage to stop by here. Parking situation is not too bad. It's right off the freeway. Wait times can be long but I feel there's always something to look at and check out. The menu is pretty decent - everything for breakfast lovers, but we come for the waffles. For first timers, I recommend the churro waffle. It's basically churro battered waffles. Sometimes I like something simple like the blueberry waffles. I love seeing the artwork on the walls. There's a lot of people who have redrawn the restaurant's mascot in their style and you can too! read more

The Waffle Spot - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is so cute! I love the retro look. It's attached to a motel and the lobby is nicely decorated. Very cozy and warming. The staff in the restaurant were fantastic! Very friendly and efficient. The menu has a lot of options to choose. I had a hard time deciding. We got the chili relleno omelette and the Denver. Also had a side of the mini waffles, hash browns and home potatoes. Everything was good. I really liked the mini waffles. Super yummy! Definitely give this place a try. Great for the family. read more

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While it is true I've never had a waffle. Yes, I know, I know. I've never had a waffle in my life. I will say that I do like the breakfast here at the Waffle Spot. For me, it's scrambled eggs, some potatoes, and a little bacon with toast. And I'm all set and ready to roll. I'll hit the road with my belly full. Ready to go. When you've satisfied the hunger, everything in the world is just fine. And in San Diego on a perfect morning where the sun's coming up over the east side of the city and it's still cool and there's little mist in the air and you look over the water which is saying good morning to the hints of sunshine on the harbor, the lazy boats and ships, no one is out and about creating havoc on the waves. Batten down the hatches! Aye aye captain! The breakfast is hot and delicious and made just the way you like it. Inside it's comfortable and clean and the service is friendly. The coffee is hot and smooth and like I like to say they keep it coming. OK, that's all you get. There's nothing more. I'm not gonna talk about the waffles that you say I should at least try. We are good to go. read more

This is a great mom and pop style breakfast spot! Cheap, quality food, great service! They also had a great deal of kids eat free so that was a plus for a party of 12. But they are known for the best waffles and they not lying. I ordered the Churro a waffle and it was the most magical thing ever. Top it off with some eggs, hash browns and bacon. Top tier breakfast spot! Highly Recommend! read more

Soooo good! We returned while in town. This time we tried the omelettes that come with mini waffles or toast. Who doesn't love a little sweet and savory for breakfast?! Once again excellent service with the cutest quirky diner vibe. The food was amazing. read more

The Waffle Spot - Chorizo omelette. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Four of us came here for brunch before heading back home. Thought it would be good since it was busy on a Sunday. Waited 30 minutes to be seated (not bad), three of us waited 30 minutes for our food to come out and one of us waited an additional 20 minutes on top of that for chicken & waffles. Two of the four pieces of chicken were still raw. Extremely disappointing. Will not be back and will not recommend this place. read more

We were looking for a good breakfast spot near our hotel and decided to try out this place and we were so happy we did! The restaurant is inside a hotel and doesn't look like much and seemed Ike a small, old school diner from the outside but they had a large dining area further inside that was large enough to accommodate our party of 15. Our waitress was excellent as she was very attentive and so kind to all of us. I ordered the steak and eggs and the steak was cooked perfectly. It came with mini waffles which were just right and filling. The servings on all their dishes were more than enough to fill us up and were delicious. Would definitely come back again! read more

The Waffle Spot - NY Steak & Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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We google this place in our stay in San Diego the food was amazing: We service by Omar was awesome he was very sweet and attentive. This little spot is only open for breakfast and lunch. The Ambiance was so nice but it was packed. read more

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Sorry no pictures. But this place is legit for waffles. They really are very good. I wanted to get the chocolate chip waffles but they were mixes with white chips as well which are not chocolate boo. The tip choices were 20, 25, or 30 percent. Our server Alexis was good. The drawings of Sir Waffleot were entertaining. read more

The churro waffle was incredible! I have no idea how they get it so light and fluffy. The eggs were meh. Just add salt and pepper and they'll be good to go. Bacon and sausage were run of the mill as far as diners go. My servers name was Omar - super friendly dude pretty down to earth. He recommended the churro waffle and I see why. The diner is inside the kings inn in the hotel circle area. The hotel decorated for Christmas really nicely. The diner itself has its charms but could definitely use some sprucing up. The "sir waffelot" character was unique. read more

The Waffle Spot - Churro Waffle with 2 Eggs Any Style, sausage links and Bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

We've been driving by this joint for years and finally made it here for brunch. Chorizo con huevo was great, waffles were good, and the diner feel was wonderful. Ambiance was classic diner, service was friendly and prompt, and prices are in line with expectation. It's neat, and novel, and the food was good... I'll be back. This joint makes the list! read more

The Waffle Spot - Chorizo con Huevo with Banana Nut Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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My husband and I have been coming here for several years. We often stay at the Kings Inn because it's affordable, clean and comfy, and attached to the Waffle Spot! We have breakfast here every morning when we're in town and there has yet to be anything less than delicious. This past visit, I got a bacon waffle, scrambled eggs, and bacon. My husband got an apple waffle (which he said was tasty but he was expecting an apple compote rather than slices of fresh apples on top), sausage, bacon, over easy eggs, and a mimosa flight. I'm pretty bacon picky and and I'd say that Waffle Spot has the best bacon, hands down. Not overly fatty. Cooked perfectly. Perfect thickness. Staff is also always very friendly. read more

The Waffle Spot - Mimosa flight and bacon waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

I did end up revisiting to introduce Waffle Spot to my husband. He also loved the kitschy decor and classic diner vibes, and agreed with me that this was one of the best breakfast spots out of all the ones we tried in San Diego. I'd call it a hidden gem. If you really study the menu thoroughly, you will find that there are a couple of options that are a great value (compared to other breakfast spots). For example the two egg meal with 4 pieces of bacon comes with hash browns AND mini waffles for under $14. You just have to peruse the menu thoroughly to find your perfect pairing. Tastes amazing and I love the portion sizes and that you can get a little bit of everything. read more

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The food was good however there service needs to be improved, our waiter never showers up to our table after dropping off food.

Brother brought us here on our visit to San Diego, and it was a mixed bag. The chicken and waffles were good - nothing groundbreaking, but solid. The real standout was the churro waffle, which was more than good... it was amazing. Crispy, sweet, with just the right amount of cinnamon sugar coating. That alone almost saved the whole experience. But then things went sideways. One person in our party ordered a hamburger at 10am (yeah, I know, but hey - it was on the menu). The server apparently heard something completely different and brought out the wrong dish. When we pointed out the mistake, they had to start the burger from scratch. The kicker? It took another 30 minutes AFTER the rest of us had finished eating for that burger to finally show up. We didn't really get an apology for the mess-up either. Just a shrug and "sorry about that" when the food finally arrived. The coffee was bland too - one of those places where they clearly don't put much thought into their brew. All in all, no thanks. That churro waffle was fantastic, but the service issues and subpar coffee killed any chance I'd come back. Too many other breakfast spots in town that can get your order right the first time. read more

What a great diner with amazing waffles! My wife's churro waffle was insanely good. The soft fluffy consistency of a Disneyland churro. Truly spectacular. My bacon waffle was also delicious with bacon bits in the batter and a strip of bacon on top. Service was friendly with plenty of coffee refills. I'll definitely be back! read more

The Waffle Spot - Churro Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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I ordered the chicken and waffles entree. The churro waffle was amazing! - 5 stars The chicken was okay, and the portion size was generous. The restaurant has a vintage charm and the service was friendly. This place was definitely worth the trip, and I do plan on returning for the amazing waffles. read more