This fabulous business has great food and the best staff! I go there a lot and always feel welcomed and greeted by the servers. The food arrives promptly and very well priced. My favorite spot to go to and remember if you use your debt card to pay there is no credit card fee or any special fees like other restaurants. Thank you and much success. read more

We ate here for breakfast, the atmosphere is very cozy. Food is delicious and prices are decent. I recommend the loco moco. Service is fast and they always check on you if you need anything even if the place was busy. read more

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We have been to Z several times and enjoyed it but this time it had changed. The Philly cheese was greasy bun, one translucent piece of cheese, and a wilted piece of lettuce which was weird and yesterdays meat. The Hawaiian Katsu chicken bowl was a fail with dried out chicken pieces and a poor attempt to hide the fact with yesterdays sauce. I had to ask the wait staff for condiments and sweetener for tea. I wonder if they have new management. I am disappointed when a great place becomes a less than it has been. read more

Noisy. Long wait time, especially on the weekend, but even on a weekday. Several times we just left rather than wait (and while there were empty tables). Food is good. Prices have to the reason it is so popular. The setting is busy, and really not that pleasant for diners. read more

I love Z!!! They always have such great food and vibes are always high! They also have a pretty big menu and there's something for everyone! read more

Z Cafe - Z cookie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bonsall, California

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First time at Z Cafe and it was amazing! The service team was very welcoming. The food came out very fast, less than 5 minutes. I got the Loco Moco and it was delicious! Very good flavor and everything was cooked perfectly. I definitely will be back! Can't wait to try everything on the menu. read more

Z Cafe - Menu 10/24 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bonsall, California

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Great place, the food is amazing! And the views of the mountains at the outside balcony make you feel like you are having breakfast at an European countryside place. read more

I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs with Hash Browns, and it was excellent! The steak was perfectly seasoned, the hash browns were crispy, and the gravy was delicious. The service was excellent as well - our food literally came out in less than 5 minutes! The ambiance was very cute with lots of plants and natural lighting. Will definitely be coming back for more! read more

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Brought the wife here for the first time a few weeks ago and we loved it. We like the variety in the menu, especially the Hawaiian dishes.

Outstanding service! Amazing food! Great vibe! All this and one of the most budget friendly restaurants in San Diego! read more

Love this place! They have a great happy hour, very good deals! You definitely get your money is worth here! Everything is great, especially the sushi! Servers are friendly and attentive. Love the atmosphere high ceilings and they also feature a local artist! Great place to go with friends or family or a date night! It's a gem! read more

We continue to love this place year after year. Service, menu options, price and taste and amount still blow everywhere else out of the water. That's probably why there is always a line at peak times. read more

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The food was delicious! The service was done so well and with beautiful smiles! TIFF, Adrian & Dylany we so helpful and kind! Such great reps for this restaurant! Thanks for all you did for my cousin and her husbands wedding reception! read more

I'm giving this a 4/5 only because I have only been here once, but I felt it was worth a positive review. I'm not from the area, but was happy to meet a friend for happy hour at the Cafe. The service and drinks were excellent, and the happy hour menu large and appealing, and it's a lovely location and venue. While I did not have dinner there, the place filled up quickly, and I was intrigued by the beautiful dishes being delivered to the diners. I would definitely recommend this place, and I'm looking forward to returning. read more

I have tried Z a few times. In my opinion, they nail the breakfast dishes. Dinner is always inconsistent for me personally. I will definitely be coming back to try again. Service was okay, nothing to write home about. The restaurant however is beautiful. read more

Great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. 1st time here, loco moco for me/delicious. Great vibe here, service was friendly & fast.

I've had breakfast here and I've had dinner here and both times I really enjoyed the food. The service is good, the ambiance inside is good and the food is good. They have one of the best happy hour menu's I've seen. I genuinely think their happy hour is the best in the area. Our bill was $100 for 4 people who ordered several entrees and beers/wines. I guessed our bill was going to be $175 and when I heard $100 I was baffled. The deals during happy hour are great, especially for food. The sushi I had here was most surprising aspect, because it was very good. The Kalua pork sliders were also amazing read more

Our whole family loves this place! Great atmosphere, we like the patio, but inside is fun because it's lively and always full of happy locals. Service has been good with only one or two times where food took a lot longer, but it was also packed. You're never gonna have a place that is always perfect so don't let some of the lower star reviews deter you. We love the menu's variety, food is really good, great value, generous portions... you cannot beat these prices! So happy to have a place like this in Fallbrook!!! Z Café please don't change! read more

The place was packed and once I looked at the menu I saw why. The prices were definitely reasonable and had many options. For a first timer I ordered Steak and Eggs w/ extra crispy hash. I am pleased to say they know how to cook medium well. Server was very attentive and friendly which is a plus. Overall it was a family friendly spot and will bring my family next time. read more

I was at Z Cafe when Jacques C was at the restaurant. He berated the server for 5 minutes over a bowl of soup. He did insist, at that point, that she had done great and that it wasn't her fault. She attempted to make it right but he wanted his meal comped and that was obvious. He made a point to threaten her with a bad review on yelp. She did apologize again but he did not get what he wanted and is now claiming she gave him bad service. We had a great experience until this guy engaged us, cussed at me and asked if "I wanted to go outside" because I told him he was being a bit aggressive. He did a good job of proving me right. I wouldn't take any review he leaves seriously. He is unhinged. Our service was and always is fantastic! The food is good, the staff is friendly and the restaurant is clean and well decorated. This place is a treasure for the locals. Thanks so much to the great team at Z Cafe! read more

uch great food! I got the breakfast burrito with a side of biscuits and gravy, and my wife and I also shared the big stack of pancakes. Honestly, the biscuits and gravy plus the pancakes could've been a full meal on their own -- huge portions and everything tasted amazing. I'll definitely be back! read more

Well, I made it to the Z Cafe in Bonsall. Nice location for sure but if you try to drive there from the coast, give yourself time. It can be busy on the highway and the North River Road route has housing projects that slow traffic down. The service is top notch: attentive food servers and bussers ready to get you anything you need. The food is great! I had an Avocado Lime salad with chicken and it was perfect: flavorful, fresh and not too heavy on the dressing. So if all this is the way it is, why four stars instead of five? The noise. Due to the construction and open tables, it is the noisiest restaurant I have been in in a long time. It was consistently distracting to try to communicate with my food mate. And this person was sitting right next to me. The wait for the outside patio was too long so we opted for inside. Perhaps the outside is better. All said, it was worth the visit so just be prepared if you are noise sensitive. read more

So, many times, my family and I have ordered food from Z Cafe for pickup. I've noticed over the past year or so that the quality of their food had declined, but I excused with "maybe they ran out of . . ." or something else. Last night was the final straw! A few years ago, when I ordered the Pulled pork Kahlua sandwich, there'd be so many fries I wouldn't be able to finish them all. And there'd be tons of pork and BBQ sauce. Now, I can grab that many fries in my fist. That means it's deliberate. They grab a handful of fries that cost them about $.35 and charge you about $5. And they do the same with the meat, BBQ sauce and the rest of their menu. And this is far from being the only thing on their menu that's gone down hill. I went there with some friends a few months ago. I and one of my friends both got the Reuben. Both of our sandwiches didn't even have enough sauerkraut to spread across the entire sandwich. Z cafe! I'm done. My family and I will be ordering our sandwiches from Village Pizza from now on. Just remember, this is a small community, and word about bad food and bad service gets around fast. read more

Z Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bonsall, California

OMG, this place is amazing! Salmon with a lemon sauce over mashed potatoes with spinach, pine nuts and cranberries was delicious! Serving size was generous (enough for lunch the next day). Ordered a side of the seaweed salad, super fresh . Our server was knowledgeable, attentive and personable. Love this place!!!! read more

Something in Fallbrook to eat! We walked in around 4:45pm to eat dinner with 6 of us. We had a little bit of a wait, but it wasn't painful. But it was definitely stacking up as we waited and saw the waiting list get longer and longer. We got to seated right in front where we can see them making sushi! Our waiter came pretty quickly to take welcome us and take our drink orders. Most of us got water. For dinner: 1. Ribeye steak (medium rare) 2. Hawaiian Sliders 3. Lemon spinach salmon 4. Prime Rib dip 5. Pulled Kalua Pork 6. Hawaiian plate (chicken katsu) 7. Aloha roll 8. Hawaiian Roll There was nothing but ummmmmm about all the dishes we ordered. This is a Hawaiian fusion restaurant. They have ramen I saw, but just FYI it is not tonkAtsu base....it should say tonkOtsu. Lol...tonkatsu is pork katsu. It is a very large area for seating, so they are able to take care of several customers at once. They also utilize the outdoor seating on good weather days. Mahalo.....we'll be back! read more

What a great spot. Joined my friend here while she was meeting up for a meeting. I am from the south so had to see if they could make a good biscuits and gravy. OMG they did a great job! First of all the biscuits are huge! The gravy was delicious. Just for your info you could split this order and it was only $5.95. I did not get a chance to go back but when I come back out in July we are definitely going to go back during happy hour so I can taste as much as possible. Service was good too. We had a party of 8 and our waitress did a good job of keeping up with us and her other tables. You can tell how good a place is by the number of people in attendance and it was full. A must place to visit. See you in July. Visit 1-12-23 read more

Z Cafe - Delicious - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bonsall, California

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A hidden gem! Loved this restaurant, the staff were patient and welcoming, the location is beautiful (on top of a little hill), and the food was delicious. Can't wait to come back soon for lunch. read more

Z Cafe - Chocolate chip pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bonsall, California

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Had a very good dining experience here. The prices are very reasonable and the servers were friendly and prompt. The food is prepared well and delicious. Will be returning again when in the area. read more

Was actually so good appetizers are good. I also ordered sweet potatoes fries and were warm and perfect. My sushi was good too i loved it. read more

Z Cafe - Avocado green monster sushi i believe i got the special $16 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bonsall, California

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Tonight we had date night here. We were greeted warmly and invited to sit wherever we wanted. The chips and 3 kinds of salsa were fresh and yummy. I had the salmon and my hubs had the skirt steak. Both were delicious! We will be back again. Loved our latest date night! read more

Z Cafe - Salmon rice and black beans. Skirt steak with all of the goodies! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bonsall, California

Loved this place! It was large, felt airy and comfortable. They had great food, fair amounts and lots to choose from. We had a party of eight which they sat us with in 10 minutes of us arriving with out reservations. The service was fast and very pleasant. The prices are unreal... like going back to 2010! So happy with this place. It's worth the drive just to eat! read more

I liked the atmosphere and loved the paintings everywhere. The staff was friendly and the service was quick. It was a little busy and the menu had a variety of meals and decent price. I ordered the Portuguese sausage, eggs and rice dish which is a well known dish in Hawaii. I thought I'd compare since I was born and raised in Hawaii. As it turned out the sausage was well too greasy and I ended up taking half of it home. My husband's egg Benedict was perfect. I tasted his food and loved the Hollandaise sauce. Awesome! My husband mentioned to the waitress about my greasy sausage meal and she was nice and apologetic to say that I should have said something about it to her and she would have gotten me something else and will mention it to the chef. Well, I didn't but I will next time. We'll come back again because I'd like to give it another try. read more

Came here on a Sunday and had a bit of a wait for outside seating, so we ended up switching to inside and were seated immediately. The inside was nice as well and not too noisy even though it was packed. Our server was great and attentive and the food was really good. I loved seeing all the vegetarian options and look forward to returning to try more things! read more

Small shopping center with lots of parking. Two entrances to enter. We parked down stairs but enjoyed the entry way stair case design and art work displayed thru out. Had the Reuben on marbled bread. Delicious! Lots of corn beef and just the right amount of sauerkraut and Dressing. For dessert raspberry swirl cheese cake with a Oreo like crust. The server was cheerful and attentive and she made the experience that much better. read more

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this has always been our " go to place" . we went last night got there at 5pm were told we had a 25min ish wait for the 3 of us . after waiting 45 mins i went up to the hostess because i noticed a group of 4 being seated before us and had arrived after us . the hostess did apologize starting she didn't know why the other hostess did that and sat us next. our waitress was lovely we ordered right way cause we had to be somewhere - out food took another 45 mins and again people next to us had been seated after us and got there food before us - we ordered salads nothing over the top time consuming . And my salmon was cold and no tortilla chips on the salad! so all around not a good night for us there . read more

I've been to this place for breakfast before, but this was my first time coming for dinner. I ordered sushi, and it was delicious! They have a variety of other options on the menu that also look great. The best part is that it's affordable. I highly recommend this spot for both breakfast and dinner--definitely worth a visit! read more

Z Cafe - Sushi - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bonsall, California

Z-Cafe has variety menu, breakfast-lunch-dinner, items all Wholesome, Tasty & Filling Portions all at a Fair Price which equals Value Dinning. Seating arrangements & atmosphere are Welcoming. Wait times are reasonable- the cafe is always Clean. One of the biggest reasons we enjoy stopping in time and again is because of the Sterling Service. From the front house to the back, everyone is Friendly & Helpful. And no one has a stronger Work Ethic, is more Astute or more Friendly than Rose. read more

Affordable and good ambience! I recommend going on a weekday morning because there's little to no wait. (They're packed on the weekends.) They have amazing omelettes :) read more

This review is for their Thanksgiving prix fixe dinner. First off, the food was served barely warm. With small portions for a Thanksgiving meal, I was still hungry when I finished my plate, except for the green beans, which, in my opinion, were not good. I thought, well, maybe the pumpkin pie that was included would be enough to satisfy me, and the pie turned out to be a sliver, maybe an inch wide. The service was not good either, to be expected, I guess. I think I've seen better meals being served at homeless shelters. read more

Food was affordable and delicious! Restaurant was beautiful! What really wowed me was the service. INCREDIBLE young woman at the front, so incredibly personable. Spoke very intelligently and told me I was beautiful. Much older disabled gentleman and a younger woman came in after we had been seated and my GOSH! the way she interacted with him was lightyears different. Spoke loudly (as it appeared he had a hearing impairment), referred to him as sir, held a conversation while also tending to her work. Her ability to communicate with different people in different ways is such an essential attribute that most of the new generation lacks. Truly just an all around good kid! Asked for her name at the end of our meal but can't remember it for the life of me‍! Very impressed with our visit and can't wait to come back next Wednesday! read more