Super cool place. Loved the food (banana pancakes and eggs) excellent coffee and service. I think the simple diner ambiance is sweet and kind of nostalgic. Agree with others that this non foo foo type place is a great option. Sausage is overly salty was my only issue but great menu overall. read more

We stopped here after a 5 hour drive. If I give could this place another star I would. Great food. Great service by our waitress who appeared to be working all the tables. We will be back. read more

Good food. I had the biscuit and gravy and it was fantastic. Service was also very good. We were always greeted with a smile. I will go back there again. Perhaps the only thing I would recommend for improvement is to let first timers like us know what is their specialty. read more

I am glad for this place. While not huge, it gets people through pretty quickly! It's located in the heart of downtown Encinitas and takes advantage of the outside space. The staff are friendly and efficient. A friend, her 4 year old son, and I came here for brunch and took advantage of the specials (except the kid--he kept it classic with a grilled cheese and apple juice). She ordered the chile verde omelette and I ordered the corned beef hash benedict and BOTH WERE SO GOOD. The chile verde was REALLY flavorful and huge and the guac on top was wonderful. So good. The benedict was also perfect. The hash was homey and delicious and tender, nothing like the canned stuff (which I honestly love), and was so good. The egg was cooked well and the hollandaise was great. Prices are fair for the portion and quality (think about $15/person after tax and tip). Super family friendly, super fun, good food--no wonder this place is so beloved! read more

The wait time for the table lasted for ages but there were tons of people waiting that Sunday morning. So don't go on Sunday's. It's a small diner so we sat outside and they ran out of Diet Coke so I went to the 711 and got a 2liter and everyone laughed but wasn't nothin funny about that omelette I had. But hey maybe it wasn't for me. Definitely not living up to the hype everyone was giving it and the anticipation of the wait times. Parking wasn't so bad though and the graffiti on the back was pretty cool. If you want your servers thumb in your food definitely go here read more

What a great little cafe! Stopped here on my way back from Coronado. Fast, clean and very reasonably priced. Breakfast was delicious! read more

101 Diner - Blueberry Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Encinitas, California

Best breakfast food. Kids, wife and I always say YES, when any of us makes the suggestion. It can get really busy, but the staff is always moving to get you in as fast as they can. Dom read more

Love love love this place. Personally I think they could win best eggs Benedict ever, in the history of man. Seriously! Sit outside enjoy the walkway and the great view of downtown Encinitas. Weekends can be a short wait to sit, but food comes quick and servers are always smiling. Support your locals , sit with the locals, and have a great meal. Oh PS the club is so good too, I think I'm addicted. read more

If you like great food, where you can eat outside with your dog (or not) the food here is exceptional and the price very reasonable. We prefer casual places with great eats, and this fits the bill. Every time we're in the area, my husband says "can't we try someplace else?" My answer is NO. You MUST try the apple pancake! It's the most yummy thing you will ever have for breakfast. p.s. The hollandaise sauce is the best I've ever tasted. read more

Awesome breakfast place. Old school diner feel. We were visiting from out of town and came here because of the good reviews. Definitely didn't disappoint. The waitress was nice and quick. Food was really good! Decent price point and good weekday specials. read more

We ate outside in the beautiful sunshine. The service was friendly and prompt. We had a group of 7 and they met everyone's different needs. The food choices go from basic to adventurous! Everything was delicious ! I would recommend it for everyone from picky eaters to adventurous eaters read more

The good part is fresh squeezed orange juice. The coffee is fair, the breakfast is overly greasy, Service is fine, but cook needs further training. Try next door for better food. read more

A resounding 5 stars. Honestly a great breakfast place and very kids friendly. When I read that this place had a "surf style" I was worried about taking my toddler there. But tons of booths, a lot of seating. As far as the food, everything was delicious. We got: - California omelette - honestly the star of table. Very tasty. And I got it with a side of cottage cheese and English muffin but could also get fruit, potatoes - half and half - eggs Benedict with carnitas and small acai bowl - only available on the weekdays. Delicious, although the acai was very sorbet-y in consistency and taste... Not sure how healthy it was - kids plate - 3 "dollar pancakes" which were actually gigantic, egg, bacon or sausage. Great deal There was only one server who was running around like a mad person but still kept us served and was friendly. Even on a weekday it was busy but tables were opening up quickly read more

Great little diner! I ordered the Greek omelette and it was soooo goood! Great flavor. The staff are friendly and pretty attentive. I'm definitely going to recommend this little gem and come back! read more

Awesome breakfast menu! The California Omelette was perfect! Very friendly staff! Yewwwww!

Homemade breakfasts like Grandma use to make. No one leaves hungry, that's for sure! Servers are awesome and remember their customers and always take great care of them. Seem to always make new friends if we're waiting for a table on a weekend morning. Breakfast, Beach and Best kind of people...love 101 Diner. read more

Great food and great prices! Came in for breakfast yesterday (New Years Day) around 11 AM. The wait wasn't long, I think we waited a total of 15 minutes max. The place is small and cozy. There's about 6 booths inside, some counter space and a few tables out back They had a great list of specials up, but I went with the corned beef hash. My boyfriend ordered the Shaved Ham Eggs Benedict which was one of the specials. And we split the mini size of the acai bowl. The acai bowl was awesome! It didn't come in a smoothie like texture like most places serve it, it came as a sorbet. It was loaded with tons of gresh fruit: mangoes, kiwi, blueberries, and bananas and REALLY good granola and topped with coconut. SOOOO GOOD! The corned beef hash was a little too salty for me, but the hash browns were awesome! The portions were great, and the service was fast. Next time I visit, I'm hoping to try one of their eggs benedict specials. I'll definitely be getting the acai bowl again, it was sooooo yummy! he read more

We left CA a couple of years ago for Dallas. We come back frequently for our "coastal fix" This entire town says Old California Beach town and the 101 is a great example of a local place to eat. TOURIST ALERT do not be afraid. This is a genuine locals restaurant with excellent service and food with very reasonable prices. We got here early on a Saturday and there was no waiting. My cousin, who is a local, said that later on expect a delay to get in. read more

This is our favourite breakfast location, we come as much as possible and thoroughly enjoy the extensive breakfast/lunch menu. All of the staff are happy, polite and genuinely pleased to see returning customers. Get there early over the weekends if you are looking for an outside table as it is very popular and can get a little busy. Do not let this deter you as the tables turn around fairly quickly and we have never waited for longer than about 15 minutes... read more

If you are searching for a respectable hearty breakfast, this is really a excellent location to go. It's a bit smaller, but the food is fantastic and comes in good-sized portions. The waitstaff is friendly sufficient, although it'll get congested on particular days. I wouldn't suggest it to people who are in a hurry. But in case you like to take your time over breakfast or lunch with buddies and family, this is the spot to go to. read more

One thing I love about riding the coast is that there are may bicycle friendly places to eat. 101 Diner is no different. While the seating is rather limited and was quite crowded on a weekend, we managed to placed on the patio. There is nothing fancy about 101 Diner however if you're looking for a quality home cooked breakfast at a reasonable price, this is the place for you. The menu is quite extensive so chances are whatever your wants are on that given day, they will have it. Kept it basic as I still had a good distance to make it back home and didn't want to have too much. Eggs, bacon, hashbrowns and an English muffin. (Ok writing that does appear that I over didn't want to have too much) however being a breakfast person, I'm sure as heck not going to have a fruit bowl. Portions were hearty and to my defense, I did leave some of the hashbrowns remaining on the plate...not much though. Service was friendly and extremely attentive considering how busy it was. Never felt as though I was being lost in the shuffle. Sitting on the patio, watching the pedestrians stroll by is a nice way to enjoy a breakfast however you need to be prepared that you will get some exhaust fumes from the cars passing by. read more

I went in here the other day with my daughter. There were people eating at two other tables when we walked in right past the waitress. We sat down and waited a few minutes. The same waitress shows up and says "Oh we are closed now". Gosh, thanks! How bouts you put a "Closed" Sign out front? How bouts you don't just ignore the two people that walked in and sat down right before your eyes? Sheesh Encinitas 101 strip sure has lost its appeal due to poor service. Scott S, I am not threatening your server with anything review as you claim. I am in fact giving the venue a factual review of my experience there. You should clean up your greasy worn out old shop as well as your foul language and out dated euphemism. So stick that in your pipe and smoke it boy. Scott S. Thank for expressing your true thoughts about your customers. read more

I have been eating at 101 since I was a little kid. The servers are great and the food is equally as amazing. Everyday they have new delicious breakfast and lunch specials. My favorite for breakfast are the eggs benedict and fruit crepes. For lunch I always order the Mushroom Swiss burger. It is classic american diner food, but the quality is soo good. 101 is my favorite breakfast/lunch stop in Encinitas! read more

hm...not so sure why this place has such good ratings. Maybe it was what we ordered but this place was not a 4-5 star place. We went here for new year's day brunch and I ordered the chorizo scramble and my gf ordered the basic bacon and eggs. Mine tasted like a spiced up hamburger helper meal and her bacon was a little "too done" for our liking! For a diner, I guess its par but I've had plenty of other notable diner experiences. Wouldn't say I'd come running back, but also wouldn't say I won't be back...so they get a ...Meh from me read more

Just the perfect local spot for breakfast. We have been coming here for many years. When my now 9.5 yr old was an infant, we'd wedge his car seat in on a barstool and ate at the counter. They were beyond kind when i was pregnant and it was our go to breakfast spot. We'd drive from del mar every weekend. The food is fantastic, omelets fluffy. Creative combos of Benedicts. Great sauces, biscuits and gravy. Im a fan of their scrambles. Fresh oj. Seating out front. Nostalgic. . Great service is an added plus! read more

My boyfriend and I stopped by here on our way back to Orange County from San Diego. There are there diner type places within a one block radius with 4 star reviews. We ended up finding parking right in front of this one, so in we go! I ordered the French toast with scrambled egg whites and a turkey patty. What I got was 6 pieces of the best French toast I've ever had (and that's saying a lot since French toast is actually my favorite food ever), a heaping plate of egg whites, and a massive turkey burger patty. It was all amazingly delicious and I would recommend it in a heartbeat! My boyfriend ordered the chorizo scramble and said it was very good and was very satisfied with our stop. This place has old school decor and great, friendly, quick service. We would definitely return if we find ourselves in the area! read more

I absolutely LOVE this diner!! Open for breakfast and lunch. I stop here every chance I get. THE BEST home-fried potatoes I have ever had! The portions are fantastic for the price, too! Perfect dish every time! Good coffee too! If you can sit at the counter, that's better than at a table, because the ladies to do the waitressing usually aren't on point, but the guys that work the counter are amazing! The service is always speedy, my coffee is always full, and they get me whatever I need when I need it! Also, the owner is a handsome devil. read more

Some of the best breakfast food that I've had the pleasure of having. As if being in town for a weekend get-together wasn't awesome enough (while over a foot of snow was falling in Philadelphia), we had the pleasure of stopping by here to grab a nice brunch before setting up for the party. The eggs benedict with avocado and maple bacon was absolutely phenomenal, with clearly fresh and well-sourced ingredients, and the hash was amazing as well. The outdoor seating area is absolutely fantastic and a great way to enjoy the nice small-town atmosphere in the area, and the service is absolutely fantastic. A definite MUST-VISIT if in the area! read more

This was easily one of the tastiest breakfasts I have ever had the joy of consuming. What a perfect place to start one of my best Independence Days in years! My friend and I arrived around 9am and there was a long wait. He, being a local assured me 101 was well worth the wait. He was so right - I had the chorizo scramble and he had crab cakes eggs Benedict. CRAB CAKES EGGS BENEDICT! That says it all right there! Both our meals were so delish that we ended up pushing both plates in the middle and eating off of each other's the whole time. The food was savory and filling enough that it fueled us for a nice, long bike ride before hitting the beach. I wish I was closer to Encinitas so I could have breakfast here every weekend! read more

What a great way to start the day! Had the carnitas Benedict and it was awesome. My brother had the skate special with banana nut pancakes and bacon. Up there with the best he's ever had. Also adorable waitress and great service. We'll be back! read more

101 Diner - Crab cakes benedict - Diners Near Me - Encinitas, California

Sat at the bar. We had a California burger and biscuits and gravy. Our food was great and the service was so friendly, especially since we were waited on by the cooks, not official servers. He grilled my onions for me with a smile. =) . Loved it! read more

101 Diner - California burger - Diners Near Me - Encinitas, California

First time eating Diner 101 and made the mistake of ordering take away. I ordered the chorizo scramble because the pictures on here showed a massive amount of goodness. Online, it says it's $7.25 and I ended up paying $10 for a meal that shouldn't have been worth that. Disappointed with the turn out of the food, I don't think I'll be returning here. read more

101 Diner - Chorizo scramble to-go. There wasn't even egg all under the guac. - Diners Near Me - Encinitas, California

Excellent food in a fun beach diner setting. The staff is friendly and there's just something fun about sitting at an old school diner counter while the chef "slings the hash". Highly recommended! read more

If your stomach was a person it would be kicking your ass for not going to this place right now. We go here on the weekends for stellar breakfast. They have all the basics and more. There's a "specials" list each morning that consists of things like "Carne Asada Benedict" and an assortment of pancakes filled with awesome. If you like hollandaise sauce you might want to get your cholesterol checked right now because its going to be going up the next time you go here. It's located in the last sleepy beach town in San Diego County. The staff is friendly and the food is great. You can even bring your dog and sit on the patio if you want. It's my favorite breakfast spot in San Diego. read more

Awesome little diner!! Yelp led us to the place across the street but the delicious food smell and atmosphere brought us over here. I had the crab cake Benedict and acai bowl combo (yes!! They will do different combinations like a Benedict and pancakes etc. too!) That was $8.50, which is a great price for the amount of food and quality I got. My boyfriend got the regular Benedict with bacon and avocado. That came with a side of your choice - he got hashed Brown's. We've hit up the cottage, broken yoke, the mission, and many other breakfast joints....let me tell you, this place comes out on top! Dog friendly seating outside too. I live by ucsd but will not even hesitate to drive out to Encinitas to get breakfast here :) enjoy! read more

OK...So I have Diner Envy. I live 2 solid hours' drive away from 101 Diner, so I might not be back often, but I sure WOULD come back. In fact, I'd be a regular, if I could. WHY? The decor was fine for a diner, but dat ain't it. The food was solid...great diner food...but dat ain't it. Fast, reliable service? Yup...but dat ain't it. Nope. The reason I'd be back is because of the people. (Not the people sitting in the booths, silly. The staff.) I walked in cold...complete stranger, yet the lady who took my order treated me like I was a 3-5 x's a week REGULAR. Am I a nice guy? Sure. Maybe a little on the quiet side when storming someone else's home turf, but still a decent guy with a warm smile. I wasn't treated like a decent guy with a warm smile. I was treated like I plop down cash at this place enough times per month to pay their light bill. I was treated like I delivered the owner's daughter's baby. I was treated like I was the guy who pulled their dog out of the burning house, saving the family pet whom they love so dearly. That's how I was treated. This lady (first initial is K,) was treating EVERYONE who walked in that way...pet names, smile, jokes and awesome service. You go, K. You rock. I had the steak n eggs, with home fries, 2 poached eggs and a cup of joe. It was great. But that's not why I would come back. I'd come back to dine at 101 because they KNOW how to treat their customers. I can go many places for decent diner food. 9 out of 10 of them I'll leave feeling like a normal bloke. I left this place feeling like I was special. read more

I picked 101 Diner based on reviews on Yelp and was not disappointed. Our breakfast was fantastic, the staff was nice and it has that small beach town eatery feel. It's not glamorous or modern, but that's part of the charm. They make a phenomenal acai bowl and eggs Benedict! read more

Cardiff Crack Bennie! (Limited availability special and Locals Only :P) Chicken & Waffles. Juicy not greasy. Seasoned light and simple. Savory and sweet. read more

Awesome food Awesome service I had the eggs Benedict and my friend had chili verde scramble. read more

Came here with my family for brunch on a Saturday. We got seated right away. Friendly staff and great food. read more

101 Diner - Diners Near Me - Encinitas, California