Had a great time here came for lunch with the boiis. Christa was amazing and super hilarious definitely coming again!!!!!!!

Great ambience!! Great food portion and quick service! Friendly service and close to the beach. Worth the drive from LA!

Great breakfast! The Wife had the Surf & Turf Benedict and loved it. The hollandaise was spectacular, and she doesn't usually like hollandaise! I got the Apple Pancake, which was heaven on a plate. Wait staff were efficient and quick, not to mention friendly! Classic diner look! You can sit at the bar, in a booth, on the patio, or sidewalk table! read more

Amazing food! Sitting at the bar is a great experience! Cooks have great attitudes and sense of humor. read more

101 Diner - Hillbilly Benedict - Diners Near Me - Encinitas, California

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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Decent breakfast place! Not the best pancakes or waffles I've had, but good. Quick service!

I really enjoyed my Greek omelet, it was pretty delicious my partners avocado toast was missing the arugula and Himalayan salt we added, it was also just on white bread that was seemingly not toasted, it had a pale unripe tomato on it. He was unhappy and ended up tossing it, but like I said my meal was good and the price was great! I'd like to go back and he can just avoid that the avocado toast. He had the hash browns too which he enjoyed. read more

Food wasn't bad but the atmosphere and service was enough for me to never go back. There's better places for brunch. If you do insist on going, I would sit outside so you don't have to hear as much of the screaming from the employees and their children who were running around. read more

101 Diner - Eggs Benedict - Diners Near Me - Encinitas, California

This is my family's favorite breakfast spot! The staff are always friendly & efficient and the food is consistently excellent. Our favorite is the California omelet which contains all the awesome Mexican ingredients and the potatoes here are always cooked & seasoned to perfection. We are also big fans of the various pancake options, especially the chocolate chip & Hawaiian pancakes.....always a hit! Krista is usually our server & we look forward to seeing her, she's awesome. Be sure to check this place out, you won't be disappointed. read more

Show stopper!!! Most amazing local diner, it's a true gem of a place. We absolutely love coming here on weekend mornings and sitting at the bar. The menu is so creative and you can even order half of a breakfast item and then half of something else to try a little bit of everything. For example I always order the half Benedict and half açaí bowl. Savory and sweet! The chefs and the staff are always so kind and friendly and enjoy having conversations with you. I always feel like a local and they bring the food out fresh and hot. I can't say enough good things about this place it's one of kind. 10/10 will always eat here :) read more

Cool little diner - go with the jalapeño and shaved ham Benedict - ridiculously good.

We loved this place so much, we went there twice on the same trip! We loved sitting outside - service was good. We split a patty melt & blueberry waffle - savory & sweet - both delicious! 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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Delicious food and great friendly service by Andrea. My husband and I both had a variety of half and half of different types of eggs Benedict- chipotle, regular, and jalapeño hollandaise sauce. The variety of meat included Carnitas, tender tri tip, shaved ham and avocado. My eggs Benedict was a gluten-free option with spinach. All the varieties were delicious! The hash brown potatoes were to die for! read more

101 Diner - Gluten free eggs Benedict on spinach. I asked for the hollandaise sauce on the side. - Diners Near Me - Encinitas, California

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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Nice diner. Reasonable prices. Good food. Check it out! Maybe not if you are in a rush tho.

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

101 Diner - Veggie egg white omelette w/side of fruit - Diners Near Me - Encinitas, California

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We're doing the Lego Land thing today. Decided to have breakfast before the whole day activities with the kiddos. This place is awesome. We had the "world famous" Greek omelette. It was superb. The strawberry peach crepe... delish!!! We would definitely come back here next time we're in the area. read more

Hawaiian pancakes are the bomb!! Love all the food here!! Great service. Highly recommend.

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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Yummy! My boyfriend and I went here last weekend because we didn't feel like cooking and we got up too late to go to any of the local eateries. We came here because most of the people on yelp liked this place and we decided to give it a shot. This place is small and it's definitely packed (especially since we came there on Sunday morning at around 9:15). Because we were hungry, we decided to eat at their back patio instead of waiting for an indoor booth. I ordered their Louisiana scramble and he got their corned beef hash. Although we had to wait a while until someone took our order, our food came in less than 10 minutes. Yay! We both loved our food! And the best part was that the portions weren't super huge. Pricing is decent and our waitress was great! This is definitely one that we will come back to again. :D read more

I walk by this place a lot but they are always on a long wait. Today I noticed they had a bar that you can sit out. Really good food served quickly. Very nice waitress read more

Great little diner. We stopped in with 2 small kids and sat outside. Our waitress was swamped but she was also fantastic. Definitely will go here again. Perfect quick convenient good tasting food. read more

101 is one of our favorite weekend breakfast spots. It's a really popular spot! There's outside and inside dining. A lot of people bring dogs and eat out front. You can put your name on a list and wait, or do what we do - look inside and see if there are any spots open at the breakfast counter. We always are able to find 2 spots. No wait and you can watch all the action of the busy kitchen! We ordered an acai bowl to share. No need to get the large. It's HUGE. The small is plenty for two people to share if you're getting something else with it. We ordered the special of the day, a carne asada omelet. They even split it on two plates for us. It was delicious!! The diner is a blast from the past and exactly what you'd imagine for a vintage diner on the 101! Casual, good food and nostalgia! We'll be back for sure! read more

101 Diner - Love sitting at the counter and watching the action! - Diners Near Me - Encinitas, California

What a cool place. Great breakfast. Had the 50/50 Benedict: one salmon, one vegetarian. Paired with potatoes; nice and crisp. The bathroom scene is a bit odd. If it weren't for that they would've gotten five stars. Sit outside. read more

Had the spicy chicken machaca omelette! Delicious!! Great service great food!! Definitely a place to go! read more

Darling little cafe in downtown Encinitas. Staff is friendly n helpful. Hand-drawn beach scenes on the walls, outdoor seating in the back. Tiny bathrooms. Prices are good, food is good. This is more of a 'locals' spot, so very few tourists, which I appreciate once in a while. Traditional American comfort food, great coffee. 4 stars because the food is good, but not impressive or unique. read more

hmmmm........where to go for breakfast on Sunday morning? We figured we would try this place since it's so close to home. WOW! the best breakfast I have had in north county yet! We sat at the counter and watched 3 guys cook on a line like I have never seen. Two fleas couldn't have danced in the space that these guys worked in. Our waitress was super sweet, coffee was refilled before it was half empty and kinda shocked how quick and efficient they were. Looks like we found our new breakfast spot! read more

This is a great spot! Downtown Encinitas, a really great staff, and I have really enjoyed being out front now. Get to have breakfast and watch the whole world walk by, or skateboard by, which is a trip if you're from the East Coast like I am. Anyway, the food is excellent & creative. Try anything with the Cardiff Crack. This is a staple go to. read more

I've been wanting to try this place but I can never come early enough!! My friends rave about it though! So one day very soon I will see why it's so amazing ! read more

Just finished having brunch here. I had the eggs Ben and hubby had the chilaquiles. Both were delicious in their own way. Service was quick and friendly and prices were reasonable! Hats off to the cooks who work so hard and efficiently. This is definitely a must-stop when you're in Encinitas! read more

Popular little hole in the wall diner along coast highway... We got there around noon for a late brunch and it was still busy, but we easily found a table. Our server was SO friendly and seemed to be running around like a chicken with its head cut off, but still managed to make recommendations and stay attentive. Both of us ordered some version of the eggs Benedict with potatoes. I had the traditional.. Yummy!! The ham wasn't one of those frozen patty things.. It was actual thinly sliced deli ham and there was a ton of it. He had the California Benedict (avo, tomato and added bacon) and he had no complaints! Looked really good. Hollandaise sauce was creamy but not too rich and we left extremely full and happy! :) read more

101 Diner - California Benedict (avocado, tomato, + bacon) - Diners Near Me - Encinitas, California

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We read many great reviews about this diner and were stoked to come give it a shot. There was a very short wait, no problem. We were asked if we wanted to be seated out back on the patio..Sure! But before we were even seated, I noticed right away a horrible garbage smell and flies everywhere. Literally right on the other side of the fence was a full dumpster!! I immediately went back in and said no thank you and put ourselves back on the wait list. Although I would never seat customers by garbage, I do not fault them. It's a small diner and I understand that the more tables, the less the wait. We ended up with a great table outdoors Infront of the diner and ordered our breakfast. I ordered veggie egg white scramble and my husband had the eggs Benedict and eventually added a Ho-made Crab Cake ala carte. When our food came out, one of his eggs was not only broken, but partly raw (I'm talking about clear, gooey, mucous looking egg white). We showed the waitress and her response? "That's what eggs Benedict is supposed to look like". We told her runny yolk is fine but when the white is clear, it is definitely undercooked. She then proceeded to ask how we would want it cooked if we didn't want it the way that it was supposed to be. The tone in her voice was extreme annoyance and she was very short with us. "COOKED! Poached egg is cooked egg white with runny yolk!" The cook ended up recooking the egg, but not after i realized that my egg white scramble had runny, uncooked parts too. And I should mention that by crab cake was Luke warm at best.. At this point simply based on the poor attitude of the waitress alone, we will not be coming back. We are all about giving restaurants a second shot, but not when an employee clearly doesn't want to deal with paying. customers. We'll go across the street next time. It's too bad really.... read more

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First time eating here last week. Outstanding service and the food was really good! The decor is especially fun! My one year old loved the car & surfboards. My daughter has a dr we see not too far. We're always looking for a new place to eat when in the area. My daughter had the Mickey Mouse pancake which came with a little fruit. She enjoyed it. It would be nice if it came with eggs and/or fruit. I had a veggie omelette with potatoes and my husband had corn beef hash which we both enjoyed. Would definitely return next time we are in the area. read more

Awesome Brunch/Lunch joint right on the 101 in Encinitas. It is an old school diner feel with booths, counter seats, as well as outdoor seating. I chose to sit a the counter. The stools are older and perhaps not as ergonomic as modern stools, but I was digging the retro feel of sitting at the counter and watching the food be prepared. The staff were friendly and helpful. Drinks were refilled promptly. For food, I had the Acai bowl which was delicious with lots of fresh fruit as well as granola. Cannot go wrong with this one. I also had the baked apple pancake which was well worth the 20 minute wait. It was sweet but not overly so. The apples were tasty and the consistency of the pancake was on point. I left a big fan of the apple pancake. Go here. You will not regret it. read more

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So unfortunately we didn't get to eat here so this is a review of the 10 minutes we were waiting to be seated. This place looked super popular. We walked over and didn't see any signage or directions telling us how to be seated or reserve so i walked in and an employee told me there's a notebook outside where i can place my name and number of guests. i put my name and 2 for the number in my party. I saw one group ahead of us and we saw them waiting as well, looked like a group of 4. all other names on the list were crossed off. We waited about 15 minutes and noticed another party sat down, didn't look like they had marked their name on the notebook, seems like they had "skipped the line". But we don't know for sure. By this point we were pretty hungry so we walked across the street and ate at that diner instead. Unfortunate we didn't get to eat here as i was told it's pretty good. Maybe another time when I have more patience and it's less busy. If you're covid cautious I'd avoid it as it's a bit crowded. read more

Wow! What a great spot. It was raining today and it seemed a lil packed inside. Wrote my name down and was immediately sat front row of where all the action takes place. The cook and waiter work hand in hand. I even saw the waiter cracking eggs and getting stuff prepped. Ordered, then I blinked and boom, my food was right in front of me! There was a lot of communication going and very fast service! As for the food I had the spicy chicken Machaca Omelette (hold the sour cream) Omg! It was mouth watering. Avocado, homemade red salsa on top. As for the inside the chicken was juicy as can be made w green chile and melted jack cheese! Added a side of fruit and a coffee and wah-la! Heaven! If your ever in Encinitas this is a just try. Everything that was being made and ordered by other patrons looks BOMB! read more

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We like everything about this place. Very unique and beach vibe. I would give it a 5 star if they offered an alternative to pork for breakfast like turkey/chicken sausage/bacon. The waiter told us they only had turkey hamburger patty. No turkey breakfast sausage. read more

101 Diner - Spicy chicken Machaca omelette - Diners Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Nice little diner located on downtown Encinitas along the 101. The food was great the staff was friendly and the service was quick! read more

101 Diner - The menu - Diners Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Just wanted to thank the staff who have been so awesome to the group of Cardiff/Encinitas boys that always eat there after surfing. My son feels at home there and says the food and people who work there are the best! read more