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The Waffle Spot

4.1 (2.2k reviews)
Special Hours • 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
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Heather H.

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.

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Shayer S.

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.

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Julianne B.

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 .

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Nadine C.

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!

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Juliana M.

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!

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Beth S.

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.

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Keith H.

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.

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Carolyn P.

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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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Any gluten free waffles?

We offer a plain gluten free waffle

Are there vegan options?

They have salads. but if they do it will be very limited. mostly vegetarian because they use cheese and eggs

Are you back in the original WS restaurant or are you still using the Mexican restaurant next door?

Do they offer reservations? and I want to take my daughter for her 5th bday to have lunch, if I ask for staff to sing Happy Bday to her, will they be able to?

Hello ! So unfortunately we do not take reservations, it’s first come first serve . We do sing happy birthday !(:

Do you still have outside seating, and if so, how many tables?

Hello ! We no longer offer out door seating.

Do you offer any gf waffles?

Hi ! Yes . We offer gluten free waffles !

If we came on a Saturday morning would there be a long wait for a table?

Stupid question. Stupid answer. What time in the morning?

Do they have breakfast until 2pm?

Hi Monica , we serve breakfast all the way up to 2pm everyday !

Do they allow dogs?

No they do not However, you could order and eat outside?

Gluten free options?

Hello Roxy, We do have a gluten waffle for $1more. We also have toppings to add on of you wish… Read more

Do they sell those wonderful mugs?

Yes, we Do!! Mini Waffle King Dolls are also available.

How do I find the yelp deal?

When i checked in at the place im at..the little screen will pop up asking if i want to use the deal

Do you serve regular waffles (non-Belgian waffles)? :)

All Belgian but they offer pancakes as an option

What choices

Churro waffle & many other waffle options

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