Came here a few times on lazy Sunday morning I always go with the sausage gravy and biscuits tantalize is the taste buds makes your mouth water makes you fat mama Holla. read more

I can't complain about anything with this place. The lady was a sweet heart and extremely welcoming. I didn't have to really wait for anything. The food was great. If I had to say anything parking is not the best but that's what u expect in small towns like this with beautiful places to walk. read more

This place was awesome for a little diner. Great service and great food. My son said this is his favorite breakfast place ever!

Food and Service is the best of the best. Classic diner vibe with tip top food. Place is always got people eating there. 100% Recommend

We had breakfast here while camping at San Elijo State Beach. The food was sooo good! My husband got the peach waffle which was loaded with fresh peaches and I got the surf & turf benedict- 1/2 crab cakes/ 1/2 tri tip. I thought that tri tip on eggs Benedict would be weird but it is now my new favorite. The crabcakes were just ok. The coffee is good too. read more

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Straight up old school diner but with new school menu items. I had the Cardiff crack Benedict and the shaved ham with avocado. Both were excellent. Perfectly cooked poached eggs, buttery hollandaise, salty meats = perfection. If I were to be hyper critical, the potato's were a bit bland but nothing a little salt couldn't fix. My kid had the strawberry pancake and it was also sublime. Tasted like a strawberry shortcake. read more

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Food was okay. But he Service is what left a last impression. Only ID I could get on our server was cashier 15. But she AGGRESSIVELY forced my child into saying "please" after she had directly asked us for our order. It wasn't playful or lighthearted. Noone else at our table was requested to tell her "please" after their order. She more or less bullied my child. I was in complete shock, took a second to process her behavior. This took place yesterday. I do not recommend, the customer service was unacceptable. read more

My sister and I ate breakfast here yesterday and it was delicious. I was able to have 2 different types of eggs Benedict on the same plate for a fair price. Mot cheap but about what you have to pay anymore. read more

Food was good, service was horrible. Sat outside it was casual and not busy. Garden eggs Benedict and potatoes were delicious. My problem was with the waitress, she asked us if everything was okay initially once the food came and before we could even open our mouths to respond she's walking away, never brought waters I asked for, never came to refill coffee until after she brought check, never came back to check asked how things were or tell us there's an upcharge to split. Very rushed and rude, which is too bad considering it was a cozy, chill and yummy place. I wouldn't return. read more

This greasy spoon is an Encinitas institution and far be it for me to go against all the awesome feedback. They do a great job and their reviews definitely show it, so I'm just going to pile on top with another one. They're fast, inexpensive, tasty, and served by some super friendly staff. It's not exactly the most health conscious menu, but if you're eating at the 101 you've gotta just embrace it and enjoy. My advice if you're by yourself...post up at the bar on the north side of the restaurant, order a California omelet with their insanely good potatoes, and just take all the surroundings in. If you're new to the neighborhood like I am, it's a great way to get all the local gossip. Great spot overall, and I definitely see myself being a regular. read more

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We've become regulars. Their food is consistently good. The people who work here are alert, fast, courteous and seem to like their jobs. Our kids love their side steaks. I love the fact that they allow me to order a kids meal for myself---I'm no longer the big eater I was before. It's kinda fun to sit right there at their counter and watch them cook. We also like to sit at their counter when they're running a wait for tables. The only downside here is the fact that they leave their front doors wide open. This brings in the flies. I'd buy them neon "Open" sign from Costco if they'd promise to close their front doors. read more

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Staff friendly and even provided recommendations for local shopping. Both the banana Nutella crepes and California Eggs Benedict were delicious and filling. Highly recommend when you are in Encinitas. read more

Absolutely a great time. Christa is amazing and very energetic and helped us enjoy our fellowship. Met Caesar and enjoyed his attitude. YOU HAVE TO STOP BY!!!!!!!! read more

Super Great Food... Get there early to avoid long lines. Food kept me FULL ALLL DIZAY! Had the chilaquiles with chorizo and hash browns. Jody is a great helpful cheery waitress too!!! Dog friendly... However coffee not strong.. read more

Breakfast is amazing. Cilantro jalapeño eggs Benedict. Yes. Pancakes. Home fries. Corned beef hash. Don't miss it. Great memories. We visit every time we are anywhere near! read more

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Best Eggs Benedict in the county hands down. Lots of hollandaise. My son told me today that the bacon is better cooked than mine at home. Ouch! Really I love it when a restaurant can do breakfast better than Dad at home lol. Servers are always hard working and deserving of good tips. If you come on the weekend be prepared to wait, but for a late morning breakfast during the week it is quick to be seated. read more

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Outstanding food!! Had the Cardiff crack Benedict and all I can say is wow! Perfectly cooked with top notch service! Great spot right on the PCH, don't let this gem pass you by, highly recommend this place. My wife had the surf n turf Benedict which was just as good and we split a tropical fruit crape. We will definitely be back, will probably need a bigger car to get us home though! read more

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Good, hearty food with fast service. Casual, homey, in general a good place for some nice portions, in a hurry

The ONLY place we go for breakfast when we're in CA. After about 9 years, it's part of our vacation experience and we've never been disappointed. The staff is top-notch; super friendly and attentive and every menu item we've ever tried has been fantastic. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

This place is awesome! Delicious (and enormous) portions. Being from the east coast (hey, tri-state area!) diner culture is life and it's so refreshing to find any semblance of this in Socal. While this isn't a platinum monolith along the side of the highway like we do it back east, this charming spot with a huge menu will not disappoint! Try the strawberry French toast and chorizo eggs benedict! read more

Yummy!!! Yummy!!! Yummy!!! I've been here a few times and it never disappoints. The lady server is a super hero running around making sure everyone is taking care of. I think I found my breakfast spot when I'm around Encinitas. read more

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Awesome location, booths were clean and the wait wasn't long at all. Perfect place for our little family to go! Food was delicious and even our toddler finished his food. We would absolutely come here again read more

Hello Scott this is chad responding to your comment uhh really strange why you decided to use bad language uhh soooo anyways I'm gonna ask you to simply go fuck yourself and I was just trying to leave a good helpful review read more

Big menu, good food, and big portions! I had the chipotle eggs benedict and it did not disappoint! My hubby had the corned beef hash and he was not impressed. ONLY BAD thing I noticed here was little fruit bugs flying around... Overall nice friendly service and I will be back to try more dishes. read more

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Their shaved cracked eggs benedict was off the hook, their corned beef and hash phenomenal... a true "Greasy Spoon"... will be coming back on return visits to this area! read more

Best eggs Benedict ever!! I love coming to eat here every time I visit Encinitas. Great food!

I arrived with my disabled son and his ADA certified service dog at 11:30am for lunch. It was busy and we stepped inside to leave our name. Before we could even enter completely, a waitress (middle-aged woman with light brown curly hair, who later said she was the manager) was shaking her head, passing us without stopping saying "no - outside! No dogs." I started to tell her this was an ADA service dog but she talked loudly over me saying "I don't have time to talk about a dog." I let her pass, went to the counter, and asked another employee if there was a manager or owner in the restaurant. That's when the waitress - still without stopping - said "that's me, that's me" and the other employee waved her off as if he would "handle it." He said "what do you need?" and I said "we'd like to have a lunch, and I'm not sure why we're being treated like this. It's against the law." He just said "we're really busy." I said ok, well how long is the wait?" "I don't know." I was a waitress for years - being busy is no excuse for treating anyone, especially a child, with such disdain. We left, of course. My son was already embarrassed and I wasn't going to get into an argument in front of him. We face questions and even challenges about my son's disability and service dog all the time. But we have NEVER been treated so rudely. It was infuriating, ignorant, and illegal. It's also just plain old ugly discrimination. Shame on this woman and this establishment. read more

Basic diner food right on the 101 in downtown Encinitas. I hope it's there for a long time before a boutique canine doughnut shop replaces it. read more

My favorite breakfast place. I can never choose between the açaí bowl and eggs Benedict. Here, you don't have to! You can get a half order combo of each! Lots of eggs Benedict options and they're super tasty. read more

101 Diner has great atmosphere, food and service. They are easily my kids favorite place to go out for breakfast for good reason. Located off Coast Highway in the heart of Encinitas it's a great location to get a bite to eat and then explore. Parking can take a couple minutes on weekends during the summer which at most entails walking a block. Most of the time, I find parking on the street in front of the restaurant. The atmosphere is perfect beach diner. They have great indoor and outdoor seating. Outside, you can sit on the sidewalk in front of the store or the quieter back patio. The interior is decorated with a mishmash of beach memorabilia and art. Service has always been first class. At worst, it's been friendly and efficient. Regularly however, the staff makes you feel like you've come home and truly excels at service. The food from the kitchen is consistently excellent. It is always worth checking the daily specials on the chalkboard. They are often exceptional treats like their Asparagus Scramble. The standard menu always delivers too. My go to is their California Benedict with the optional bacon. I'll be back because they are always a sure thing. read more

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Have been going here now for over 7 years. Has become one of my go-to restaurants In Encinitas. The team there is great and the food hits the spot. The açaí bowl Is best in town. read more

Though I consider myself a surfer foremost, I don't go all gonzo over a place just because it's full of surf-related posters, boards and photos. If I wanted to see all that crap, I'd simply go to one of the many surf-shops in the area or spend some time in my garage. My purpose here was to eat and it being our first time, we opted for the whore-made crab cakes. They spell it "Ho-made" but I'm sure this was just a ghetto-inspired spelling mistake. It sounded gross but our waitress assured us they were made in the kitchen by the cook and not by any whores that they knew of. We were relieved. The OJ was fresh, service, restroom, dining area all proletarian-basic and you knew that if Hwy 101 didn't exist, neither would the diner. Such is life in these small beach-towns. The crab-cakes eggs Benedict were good and a little on the pricey side @$12. No, they'd never be good enough to get Donald Trump in, even with ho-made items, but they hit the spot and we left sated especially with the savory fried potatoes as a side. The waitress was outgoing and attentive and it is because of her we'd return, not necessarily any "Ho-made" anything. And somehow I doubt the practitioners of the Self-Realization Fellowship ("Swami's") just down a block are regulars here but it's obviously very popular with the other locals, even some surf rats. (apologies to 101 Cafe) read more

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I loved loved loved my breakfast here! I came with a friend and had a breakfast meeting and it was one of the best breakfast I have ever had. After studying the photos from Yelp, I easily made my decision. I looked all over the menu and didn't find it, but ended up finding my benedict on the specials menu. It was call the Cardiff Crack Benedict.... named correctly, this is a additive benedict. Made with tri-tip from Seaside Market and topped off with a cilantro and jalapeno hollandaise sauce, this was magic in my mouth! So delicious and I can't wait to come back! read more

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I'm relocating for work. I chose this one because I'm craving for breakfast and I took my parents. Food: I really liked it. I ordered one of their specials, " Cardiff Egg Benedict" something like that. Service: it was great. Busy and only one waitress but it's cool. Waitress: out of 5 for being the best, I would rate her 4.5 lol. She's not the typical "goody" waitress but she would tell what's on her mind - which is good. She's not rude but she came really strong. I'm just not use to it. I like it when I asked for a pic and she said let's take the order first. After taking the order, I was waiting for her to forget it, but she didn't!! read more

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Amazing place all around for breakfast. We went here on a weekday and had no wait at all. I have seen this place get pretty packed on the weekends, so be ware. I get an old school diner vibe here from the ambiance as well as the staff. I got the chicken machaca omelette that comes with salsa, sour cream, guacamole with a side of their special hash browns. The portions are extremely large and definitely filling. There was a lot of meat inside of the omelette and not too much fillers. Also got the amazing and tasty Baked Apple Pancake. This was packed with great flavor and definitely satisfied our morning sweet. This is something you should definitely share with someone or a few people. We had the waitress treat it as our dessert and bring it out fresh after we ate our food. Parking is hit or miss depending on the day you go. There are some seats outside that aren't as comfortable as the ones inside. Dogs are ok outside. They have daily and weekly specials. Check this place out for a cheat day. read more

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Tucked in the town of Encinitas on South Coast Hwy, the 101 Diner is a top spot for breakfast and lunch. I can't say I've tried their lunch, but I can share a review on their breakfast. The menu is mouth watering. It's really hard to come to a place like this when you're on a diet but I opted for something more healthy-ish. I ordered the veggie egg white omelette with a side of fruit. Delicious. They have a signature Apple Cinnamon Sugar Pancake that my husband and I had to try. This came for dessert. (I felt it needed to be capitalized it was just that good). This is a must- fresh out of the oven , it is one giant pancake baked with warm apples and cinnamon sugar. It practically melted in my mouth. The service here is phenomenal. This is what makes the restaurant right? Our waitress was the only one serving that morning and she was on top of everything- nice, funny, personable.. Really made me feel as if I'm a regular at this restaurant, although it was my first time. Needless to say, she got a nice little tip ;). The ambiance is just like your good old fashioned diner- 50s decorations all over the walls, etc. This is a great spot to come if you are looking for a superb breakfast. Did I mention they served breakfast all day? :) read more

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Standard sort of diner, plastic menus, crazy crap on the walls, but an awesome selection of delicious food and like a million different kinds of eggs Benedict. Great service too, very nice to the kids! Check it read more

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I'm reluctant to give this a 5-star review, because I don't want it to get too popular. It's a total hidden gem. It looks like a greasy spoon, but it's seriously gourmet. The Cardiff Crack benny is off the charts. So is the tres porkitos omelet. There's nothing not to love. The people watching as you eat out front is also endlessly entertaining. It's a little pricey, but totally worth it. read more

Love this breakfast spot, quick service, usually a wait for a table on the weekends or after 9am so show up early. Sitting at the bar is my favorite way to dine so we can watch the chef make our breakfast right there and the staff is prompt with the coffee and water. The benedicts are awesome as well as the waffles and acai bowls. Never had a bad breakfast there and have been back several times. You can order a half breakfast, but it is better to bring a friend and just share. read more

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Food = 3 stars. SOB omelette and pineapple pancake was pretty good. Ambiance = 2 stars. Typical diner. Ate on the back patio. I got cold. Too close to screaming kids. Service = 3 stars. Friendly waitress. Price = 4 stars. read more

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