Friendly service, indoor or outside dining. Excellent food at a reasonable price. I'll be back whenever I'm in the area!!! The Veggie Scramble was one of their daily specials. Only closed on Mondays, give them a try. Family owned and it shows! You will be glad you did! read more

Time Out Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Vista, California

We were in the area so decided to have breakfast/brunch here. Everything was freshly made to order. I had a patty melt wirh nice grilled onions, and a thick homemade patty. It came with nice and crispy fries. The sandwich was a little bit oily but that did not stop me. My husband had a custom made omelet that included kielbasa. It was the baked type that are a bit puffy. But it was not the leaden type, it was filled with lots of toppings. It came with perfectly cooked hash browns. We both had coffee, which was delicious. I don't normally drink much coffee but had two cups as it was that good. They have a special Serbian plate that I would like to try next time. It's clean has some Serbian memorabilia and comfy chairs. Check it out and if you don't see it on the menu ask. read more

Time Out Cafe - Custom omelet with kielbasa, peppers, onions and cheese - Cafes Near Me - Vista, California

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We came Saturday morning about 9 am and had no problem getting a seat. Looks like a little mom and pop eatery Not sure I would go back but that being said- it was good just very basic. If you enjoy very simple straight forward menu this is for you. The menu doesn't have descriptions of their items, so you kinda have to ask. For example, "what is in your western omelette?" I ended up getting the breakfast burrito- I wasn't sure what they included in theirs. She said it came with bacon- but I struggled to find the bacon bits- size was good and lots of potatoes- almost just a Potato burrito- salsa was fresh & spicy too. read more

Time Out Cafe - Enjoying a cup of coffee - Cafes Near Me - Vista, California

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This is a little hole in the wall cafe that we randomly stumbled upon. The staff is incredibly friendly and you can tell that many of the locals comes here frequently. The menu is limited but the food was very tasty and the portions were very generous. The facility itself was older in appearance and the table we sat at wasn't the cleanest. The salt shaker was crusted at the top and the sugar was hard (I couldn't pour it). The coffee itself was very watered down but they were quick to refill our cups. Overall not a terrible experience but there is some room for improvement. read more

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This is a nice place, not fancy, but comforting. I enjoy the simple but home style decor. The service is so welcoming. We had a service dog and they brought her a pad to lay on and water. This was so nice. The pancakes were perfect! I will be back to try their fish & chips. read more

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This is a small family operated business. The decor is old and seems to be from the 80's, with funny signs displayed. There is an outside patio, parking is ample in this strip mall location. Not a glamorous place by any means. Service is casual - there were 2 servers on a Sunday morning, which resulted in delays. The menu is small but they accommodate requests. My California Benedict was vibrant with a overly generous amount of sauce. They kindly swapped out the ham for spinach. The hash browns are made fresh and are the right amount of crispy and creamy. Coffee is average. The French toast was delivered, but we had to ask for syrup twice. Waters were not refilled until the bill was requested. Lots of locals and regulars come here. It's definitely a neighborhood place. read more

Time Out Cafe - California Benedict - replaced ham with spinach. - Cafes Near Me - Vista, California

The service here is good. The building is a little old but the food definitely makes up for it. Out of 7 of us not one person had a negative thing to say. The cheeseburger was excellent. The monte cristo was great. Everything was at least decent. Recommend trying it if your in town. The only issue I had was that a lady brought her little dog in a dog bed and put it on the table. They allow dogs which is fine but allowing pets on the table is going too far. read more

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We have eaten here several times and have never been disappointed. This morning my wife and I both chose the Time Out breakfast sandwich and it was incredible. read more

Time Out Cafe - Time Out Breakfast Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Vista, California

My favorite breakfast go to spot! I tried a few options and they are all very yummy. The ladies are nice to talk to as well. read more

Great little local Cafe! Great service, tasty food, and cozy atmosphere! We came for breakfast & ordered the California Benedict (she says 4.7/5 stars- Really hit the spot), French toast (5 out of 5, hearty bread, just right on the egg, and syrup on the side!), and last but not least the western skillet (4.5 out of 5, delicious hashbrowns with lots of cheese and bell peppers!). Can't wait to come back for more breakfast and to try the lunch menu! Service was wonderful, everyone was so nice and easy to talk to! Food is homemade, so it takes a little longer but it's definitely worth it! read more

Time Out Cafe - California Benedict, French toast, & western skillet - Cafes Near Me - Vista, California

Pleskavica plate was very good. Perfectly cooked meat and the onions/cheese ratio was spot on. The eggs are high quality and the hash browns were perfectly browned. Fish and chips are very tasty too. The batter was crispy and light and the fish was delicious. Fries are extremely addicting and the vibes are always positive every time I've gone. 10/10 read more

It is so good! Breakfast burritos & Mickey Mouse pancakes are perfect! Kid approve Breakfast burrito & pancake ms are amazing! Thank you! read more

Time Out Cafe - Mickey Mouse pancakes! - Cafes Near Me - Vista, California

I love the time out Cafe the staff there is so nice when I went there one time I had my two dogs with me and Vera said oh bring your dogs to the patio. So I said that's nice of you Vera and then she shocked me by saying I will make a plate of food for them so I had breakfast with my two German short hairs. The food was delicious I love the hash browns the way they make them is they come out crispy and golden brown so I'm going to give the time out Cafe a 10 out of 10 and if you're ever in the area on South Santa Fe in Vista drop by the time out Cafe and support local business the time out Cafe is a friendly place full of friendly people read more

Best place in vista to become a regular of. I have a theory being served good food by good people makes it taste better

FOOD POISONING. My wife and I ate here twice before. Was very satisfied. However, on 1/9 at about 12 noon my wife ordered a BLT to go. The only thing she ate all day. Because within two hours she was feeling sick. As of today (1/11) she is STILL sick. Has BARELY eaten anything since. All the food poisoning symptoms. She said next time she will ask for butter instead of mayo (it must of been bad mayo since mine was only mustard) but I say no way we will return to a place where the obvious negligence puts their customers at risk! Very disappointed. read more

So I found this place off Yelp. Walking in the place was pretty small and we were the only ones. Felt a little awkward however we sat down and everything was great from there. Friendly attentive service. I had the Cobb salad which was huge and OVERLOADED with toppings. The ranch was super good and homemade too which makes a difference. My son had the monte cristo. Really yummy. I would order this next time with a side of syrup. Fries were perfect too. Hubs had the pork chops and eggs with side of toast and French toast. The pork chop was excellent. Not dry. High quality and hash browns were great too! Literally everything we had was tasty and we will be back. read more

Time Out Cafe - After I had eaten half already to mix everything together - Cafes Near Me - Vista, California

First let me start off with the location and vibes: The diner/cafe is located in a shopping center that isn't too busy, we found parking in front right away. This was around 10am when breakfast was in full swing. I walked in to find a full counter top bar seating, and plenty of table sitting along with covered patio seating outside. Right away I noticed the "Dogs allowed, people tolerated" sign which made me feel comfortable I had brought my fur baby. I was greeted by a woman behind the bar, asking how can I be helped - to which I explained I needed a table for two and I had a large dog with me. She told me to sit anywhere I liked and she'd come by with the menus. She came by shortly after with menus and took our drink order. There seems to be a handful of waitresses. I wanna say about 3, it's very family owned and mom & pop vibes. So the name suits the leisurely vibe. Don't expect crazy fast diner service. FOOD: The menus are pretty small but they have your standard selection of breakfast items. They did say they are currently not serving alcoholic items so no mimosas was kind of a bummer. We ordered a California Benedict with pancakes on the side. Another classic Benedict with French toast on the side. They are served on white glass plates with steak knives and hash browns on the side. Hash browns we're 10/10. I like the outer crisp and the soft warm potatoes on the inside. Hollandaise on the Benedict was 9/10. Not too sour or runny. They did pack it on so if you like it lighter just ask for less. French toast was cooked to perfection. I like mine toasted and on a brioche bread. Pancakes were very good as well. I give both 8/10. Many people complained about the coffee at this place. I would say it is lighter but not watered down. You still get that rich coffee taste with out that bitter shot of caffeine. Over all the food wasn't by any means Michelin star worth but I would come here any day instead of IHOP. And I'll tell you why in the service portion. SERVICE: From the moment I arrived I could tell all the customers there were regulars. I could hear them be greeted on first name basis. And I was not discriminated against it being my first time here. I got to choose where we sat. Service was prompt and friendly. They treated my dog like a princess. They brought her water, food and a bed! All without being asked. Food for her was comped and all the staff came by and chatted with us and made sure we had everything we needed. If you have a dog you know that despite people even liking dogs you always get this kind of discriminatory vibe. But they welcomed us back any time and told us they loved having us by. I can why many people return. I can tell they remember their customers and take great pride in making them feel welcomed. Overall we were taken care of and had a wonderful experience. I will definitely be coming back here. read more

Time Out Cafe - My Great Dane served and treated with the best hospitality in their outdoor patio section. - Cafes Near Me - Vista, California

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Nice enough place. Chipotle hot sauce had all heat no flavor. I got beans as my side. They were really good. Perfectly seasoned. Sat outside. Simple but nice but the chair was hard as crap. Probably wouldn't return but ok for someone that lives nearby. read more

We had the fish & chips, pork chops & eggs, bacon cheeseburger and the ribeye steak & eggs. They were all delicious, the best we have had in the area. The server, who may also be the owner, was very attentive and friendly. I would definitely recommend! read more

Delicious and large portions! This cute cafe in Vista has a small outside patio (with umbrellas and shaded) while also offering inside seating. We went for lunch and had the Cobb salad as well as turkey croissant with fries. Both were very fresh and enough to split! Looking forward to going back, for sure try it out. They have Coke products, not Pepsi which was another win for me! read more

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Moldy bread, cold food, weak coffee, too expensive and forgetful service. I had SO much hope for this spot. My husband and I walked here on a Saturday morning looking forward to a delicious breakfast. It has a small town feel with some character inside but that's where the charm ends. The menus are paper in a sheet protector and it's a very small menu. I ordered the Time Out Breakfast Sandwich and it came out looking delicious until I took a closer look. After a bite or 2 I noted there were a few spots of green mold on the croissant. The eggs, cheese and sausage inside were delicious. My hash browns were cold and not crispy. My husband ordered the chicken fried steak and his eggs and hash browns were cold as well. I had to go in to ask for more coffee and then the waitress told me I should've knocked on the window to tell her we needed more. Umm. No that seems rude. The coffee was hot but the color of iced tea and very weak. On top of it all...this breakfast was $40. I hope this places get a revamp but as of now, we won't be returning. read more

I believe it was the owner who served me and she was so nice, really had a great experience and a delicious breakfast sandwich!! Great spot

No more menu that's posted online. Menu is very limited. No option for egg whites anymore. Mediocre service. Overpriced diner style food. Charge extra for fruit and cottage cheese. I guess it's not intended for health conscious people. read more

I went with my family this past Saturday . I have to say I'm disappointed based on the reviews . It was family along with my brother in law and grandparents. 11 people total with 5 kids . Big party . We all ordered that went well . It wasn't busy so we were surprised by the slow service followed by only having one item for kids while a great idea to have Disney pancakes you gotta have some options besides pancakes . Odd thing as well was not a single item having toast included . When it came to paying the bill . To make it easier we decided to just have one bill . They added a 33 $ tip . Like I get it was a big party but let us decide the tip . Your service was not 33 dollars not once did we get asked if we had everything multiple times we had to go to the counter to get missing items . Bill went from 188 to 221 . read more

Food was simple and good for what it was. Time to received food was very long for the restaurant being very quiet, low traffic. Place looked and felt dark. I would probably not return or recommend. read more

Time Out Cafe is one of my favorite cafes in Vista. The cafe is located on S. Santa Fe Avenue which is not too far from Highway 78. There is plenty of parking for the cafe. The cafe offers indoor and outdoor/patio seating. If you sit outside on the patio, you can enjoy breakfast, brunch, or lunch with your pup! My puppy enjoys breakfast and especially brunch at Time Out Cafe. Once you visit you'll know why. The cafe is family owned and operated. The atmosphere and service are top notch. It's a cozy/homely feel. The prices and portions are great. I always leave with a to-go box. The owners are friendly and actually take the time to chitchat and check-in with their guests. They are kind and take pride in their business; it shows. Some of my favorite menu items include: Omelettes (Denver & A-B-C California), buttermilk pancakes (Some of the best pancakes I've tried), and sandwiches (Texas & ABC). Each visit I try something new. I have enjoyed every item I've ordered, some more than others, but no complaints. The food is always made with fresh ingredients and fresh to order. The menu has a lot of variety, making it a great spot for all! There are options suitable for any dietary/allergy needs. read more

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The best brunch place! Bring the dogs, the team are the best!!!! Wish I had found this hidden gem years ago! read more

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We waited close to an hour for our food, even though the restaurant wasn't very busy. Once the food arrived it was good, just be prepared to wait. The staff were fast with refilling our coffees. read more

This place is not open at 7am on Wednesday like they advertise. Total fail. Came here and sat out in the cold for 15 min and it was clear they weren't open. read more

Fresh fish and chips. Fish is not frozen. Hamburger was delicious. They ground the meat themselves. Best of all, so dog friendly.

It is not good, it does not look like the pictures that are up, looks like it's new owners, so old looking. Food was ok, not the best. There is only one person taking orders and serving. Coffee was watered down. Plus they charge you a fee for using credit cards/debit. read more

Time Out Cafe - Denver omelette - Cafes Near Me - Vista, California

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This place is amazing..and dog friendly we had an abc omelet and crepes. It was delicious. It was our dogs birthday and they brought them food. I would definitely recommend this place. 15/10 read more

Time Out Cafe - Crepes - Cafes Near Me - Vista, California

I've been to time out Café two times for breakfast with a big group of friends. Good breakfast, good variety and good service. They also have mimosas and beer for when you need an eye-opener for hair of the dog. Prices are great for the amount of food you get. I've never left their hungry! read more

Looking for a sit down breakfast Saturday morning before driving 5+ hours home. Time Out Cafe had good reviews and close to where we stayed. The cafe itself was clean and surprisingly empty. My wife had pancakes with a side of hash browns ($5). I had and ABC omelette. The pancakes were stiff and kinda tasteless. My omelette looked nice with Avocado thinly spliced on top of eggs with melted cheese. There was only a couple tiny pieces of bacon inside. The hash browns were about 1/2" thick and cooked very lightly. Wait staff was friendly but $30 for barely edible breakfast ? Will not recommend to anyone read more

Both ladies are so lovely, the patio is dog friendly. Perfect breakfast spot. Chorizo and hash browns. Yum. read more

Time Out Cafe - Chorizo with hash Browns delicious! I love this place, my breakfast spot for the last 5 years. - Cafes Near Me - Vista, California

I was very disappointed in not only the food but the service. When my friends and I got to this restaurant, it was empty inside. We ordered 2 steak and egg plates and a side of pancakes, and it took 45 mins for us to get our food served. The waitress did not check on us to offer more coffee or see if we needed anything, and we had to continuously ask for things that were forgotten. Our bill was $100. I would not come back here for the food and definitely not for the type of service that we received from a restaurant that wasn't even busy. Not sure why they have so many stars on Yelp - very misleading! read more

Terrible service! We came here because of the ratings, but it's all false! Terrible service, waited 30 min to get our order taken, because the waitress thought she had already waited on us. Then another 30 min later new guest were getting their food before us. We decided to leave and the waitress said our order was up next only to find out they hadn't even started on our order. When we offered to just pay for our coffee, she became rude and gave us attitude. No wonder there were only a few customers there. DON'T RECOMMEND THIS PLEASE AT ALL! read more

Everything was delicious, my kids and I had a great time on the outside patio. Breakfast was perfect. read more

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Food was bland, argued with the server, everything is an up charge, interior is old and dated. We put this on our list of places to never go back to. read more

The food was delicious, however the service was abismol, The waitress spoke to another customer in German calling my husband and I "colored couple with a service animal" it was rude and unprofessional and declined my other family members saying they couldn't accommodate a big party yet they had a big party inside. The clientele is only white elderly people who make you feel uncomfortable if you're not also white. read more