Food is okay. Not good, not bad. Overpriced place and passive aggressive waiter. Never again! You can find much more cooler places. read more

Crest Cafe - Crab cake - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

Delicious food, served us quickly! Every entree we ordered was delicious. I'll definitely be back here!!

We door dashed Crest for brunch. It was just okay, too expensive to bother trying again. Breakfast croissant tasted primarily of onion and needed salt, pancakes tasted like a regular mix with artificial maple syrup, chopped salad was okay. The biscuits and gravy were good, recommend those. Other than that I probably wouldn't bother visiting. read more

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I have been coming to Crest for years for breakfast or dinner and especially for the 2 for 1 burgers the first Thursday of each month and never been disappointed. I went yesterday evening for the 2 for 1 burgers and sat outside and it wasn't busy yet but the waiter took our order and that was fine , drinks came out but the it took about an hour to get our food. The waiter came outside and said that the kitchen was backed up but I noticed folks who came in before us, received their food before us. It appeared to me the waiter forgot us and forgot to put in the order. read more

Full disclosure: we did not plan on dining here; our restaurant of choice had a wait over over 90 minutes, so we pivoted and ended up at Crest Cafe. There were only two other groups ahead of us on their wait list clipboard, so we added our names and walked outside to wait. We were given an outdoor table not long after. Also: my husband would absolutely rate this restaurant much higher than me. Our waitress, though friendly, was either a bit distracted or just too busy with other tables, as she was hard to flag down and absent for the majority of our meal. I ordered the Mediterranean Scramble with wheat toast ($14), and my husband got the Yucatan Tostadas ($13.50). Two cups of coffee rounded out our meal. Now, this may sound like nitpicking, but I ordered the Mediterranean *Scramble*, but what I got was an omelet. Really - why give a diner the option between "scramble" and "omelet" if you're just going to deliver an omelet, anyway? (And yes, crazy as it sounds, I *prefer* scrambles to omelets. I also love grapes but hate raisins. /shrug) The omelet was pretty unremarkable. The eggs were overcooked, but the plate itself was runny, due to the spinach and tomatoes, I'm guessing. The only flavor came from the smattering of feta cheese, which gave just a bit of saltiness to the bland dish. At least the hash browns were cooked as I'd requested (crispy on both sides). Across the table, my husband was chomping his way through the Yucatan Tostadas, after a brief moment of "how the heck am I supposed to eat this?" He really loved the flavors of the meat, beans and cheese, and surprised himself by professing an enjoyment of the mango salsa. He had polished off his plate long before I tapped on my watery scramble-that-wasn't. He did recently suggest we return for another breakfast, but there are so many other places nearby to try, I just don't want to waste our time and money on something I didn't even enjoy. read more

Crest Cafe - Mediterranean Omelet that was supposed to be a scramble ($14) - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

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We only visited a handful of businesses while visiting San Diego for one night, and I am glad we came to Crest Cafe. The parking in this area can be a little tough, even the Rite Aid parking was swarming with tons of drivers looking for parking. Luckily we walked here from my friends place. The staff was nice and attenuative. Expect to pay around ~$20+ plate minimum. I ordered the Butter burger here, and I was not disappointed. Everything about my meal was perfect. It's definitely filling; I really wanted to finish every bite, but wasn't able to. My partner ordered the chilaquiles, and mentioned that he would have much rather ordered a burger. I also loved the cute animal decoration above the bar counter and the back exit. I would love to come back on my next visit. read more

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Amazing! There are a few amazing things we tried in the menu. The fried peanut butter and jelly sandwich with bacon was something we had to try after the waitress recommended it. I won't look at peanut butter and jelly the same ever again. The butter burger was as good as described. Great service and very clean. I will return read more

Forgot to take pics before I ate but we ordered on Uber eats. We got the Cabo Quesadilla, Ruben Benedict, Biscuits and Gravy and blueberry lemon French toast. The biscuits and gravy was the only thing we didn't like. The quesadilla and Benedict are solid choices and understandably popular. The Blueberry lemon French toast was the standout. It was like eating a piece of cake, biscuit and cinnamon roll all at once. The only problem was the blueberry syrup spilled in the bag so we couldn't try it in its full glory. I'd definitely return to this place. read more

Door dashed food. Edible but wish I never ordered it. What we got.... Steak and eggs- overcooked steak and eggs, unseasoned (if seasoned at all). very cheap piece of meat for nice cut of meat prices. Potatoes were burnt...burnt burnt. Bread was stale. Mexican Benedict- barely any flavor (surprisingly) and poached eggs were overcooked. Borderline soft boiled egg. Hasbrowns we're just thrown in, no flavor, bottom burnt. Biscuits and gravy- chunky, besides extreme amounts of salt no flavor, inedible. It was really bad Snickers Latte- not a latte. It was flavored coffee and slightly burnt flavored coffee. Overall, food was poor and overpriced. Sadly, we will not eat here again. We fed most of it to the dogs. read more

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The Chris café is fun to stop in for breakfast early on a weekend morning when you're walking around, I'll park. The food is good and the service is fine. It can get quite loud house it's a small space so if that bothers you Keep that in mind. read more

My husband and I stopped by Crest Cafe on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch. Service was fast but impersonal, which is fine but with how few people were in the restaurant I kind of expected more friendliness from our server. the food was VERY disappointing. My husband got the meatloaf and it was so soggy, he couldn't stand the texture and barely ate it. I got the patty melt and it was bland and greasy. We both got bloody Mary's and they tasted like Clamato. The fried ravioli were okay, definitely the star of a sub par meal. When the waitress saw my husband had barely touched the meatloaf she didn't ask if he didn't like it, or tried to correct it (customer service 101) just took it away and still charged us of course. Based on other reviews it didn't seem worth it to complain. We just paid and left, still hungry. Definitely won't be back. read more

I found this cute little coffee shop while exploring San Diego. This coffee shop is conveniently located by the beach. They have all kinds of drinks and delicious pastries. I tried their dirty chai as I wanted something different and it was absolutely delicious The spinach & cheese danish is a must try! The barista was super sweet and the overall cafe experience was amazing. I definitely recommend you try this local coffee shop next time you visit San Diego - Ocean Beach area read more

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This is one of my favorite breakfast spots, I come here on sundays after a long weekend out or when I want breakfast but I don't feel like being bothered with the routine and rituals involving brunch. The breakfast is sooo good. The prices aren't crazy insane and the staff are nice. It's a lovely little neighborhood cafe. It's very welcoming and hardly ever has a long read more

Delightful campy cafe in the heart of the gayborhood. The whole staff were super playful. The server was the sweetest woman. The entrees included the crab Benedict & a breakfast burrito. Size queen portions had us stuffed & dining al fresco was fun on a sunny day. Really friendly neighborhood diner. read more

Wonderful service and delicious food. AND outdoor table service with San Diego sunshine!

Back for more! So good. The Crème Brûlée with a side of Cabo Quesadilla and I need a nap read more

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Delivery review - There wasn't anything wrong with the food. I enjoyed my Machaca, but they need to improve their delivery process if they want to keep customers ordering through GrubHub or DoorDash.. Delivery Issues: - No Utensils - No Receipt - Nothing to identify what was inside each styrofoam container. This is a huge deal when making office orders because nobody likes having their food clam opened up by anyone else. But when nothing is clearly identified I have no other choice but to open up items. - Interesting that the only thing they included in the delivery bag besides food was some promotional material. While the food was good, I'm going to have to pass on office orders until they write the food name on each styrofoam container.. read more

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Nice little spot! Sat outside. Service was good and the server was really nice! Got the carne asada fries. Huge portion size, and the fries were really good and crispy. Will be back and would recommend! read more

Crest Cafe - Carne Asada Fries - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

Chicken Pot Pie?I was surprise when I got home and open to see this, looks like someone left overs. I called to see if there was a mistake, because this doesn't look like a $20 plus dish, basically they called me crazy. I'm so confused. I love this place, but Im not coming back read more

Crest Cafe - Chicken Pot Pir? - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

Always a comfort. Good food friendly servers. When we used to live close by we went all the time. Great soup and sandwiches, meatloaf, breakfasts. Now we visit less often. It's a lot more expensive than it use to be, but the food is good. Hard to park in this neighborhood, but when we find parking , it's always a nice friendly place. read more

Super sad for my experience tonight. Ordered take out and got the soggiest pot pie ever for like $18. Pretty much inedible. I've been here a few times before and the breakfast is really good. Haven't ordered much from the dinner menu and won't again. read more

Crest Cafe - Pot pie - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is highly UNDERRATED. I love whenever I get a chance to enjoy food here today I got the Pesto Penne pasta with chicken sausage and they never cease to amaze. So good! My boyfriend got the Mexican tacos and house sangria (he loved them both!) And our friend got the breakfast burrito with steak (which also looked delicious topped with melted cheese) ! Our server Mary was also very awesome, nice and attentive! Don't knock it till you try it! The one and only downside is parking on the weekend but I still make the effort, they're worth it. read more

Crest Cafe - Pesto penne pasta w chicken sausage - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

James was the server that greeted us upon entry. He is such a joy to talk to. The menu was very diverse and we wanted some of everything. read more

Crest Cafe - The two-egg breakfast and the pancake sampler with bacon amd mimosas. - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

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I found this little cafe watching Guy Fieri's diners, drive ins and dives. This restaurant did not disappoint. The food was fantastic. I ordered a burger which tasted better than I've had in a long time. Friends ordered what was called Hog Heaven. Heaven it was. The customer service was fantastic. If you're in the area, I highly recommend it. We spent the morning at seaport village then drove over to here. read more

Today we went to Crest Cafe for their Valentines dinner. It was absolutely excellent. We frequent many restaurants in northpark,south park and hillcrest , I have to say Crest Cafe is one of our favorites. The staff are friendly, the music is great. Love crest for breakfast, lunch and dinner. read more

I have frequented the Crest since 1988 - 35 years, count 'em. The food has always been very good until recently; today I ordered eggs Benedict and crispy home fries. The fries were white and extremely greasy and the egg whites were partly raw. Nor did the Hollandaise have any lemon flavoring. Before this. I had the chicken pot pie which was literally a pie crust full of gravy - literally not one chunk of food. I brought this to the server's attention who, instead of offering a replacement, said she'd tell the cook. Sorry to see what was once so good go downhill so quickly. read more

Got the tuna melt sandwich with soup and salad combo. The veggie chili was quite delicious. Loved the chick peas they had in it. Had good flavor and smelled delicious as well. The side salad was nothing special. Just lettuce with a couple veggies tossed in but th basil vinaigrette dressing was delicious. The tuna melt was very good. Good chunks of tuna and not overly mayonnaised. The cook of the bread was delicious also. Crispy and crunchy. Loved it. The service was good as well. No complaints there. I'd be back. read more

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We chose Crest Cafe from a list of triple D visits in SD and were looking forward to an outstanding burger. The burger toppings were great but the patties looked store bought not hand made. No seasoning on the burgers, fries or lovely handmade chips. The service was good. We paid for parking at the Rite Aid. Overall a near miss - underwhelming. read more

This place! OH EM GEE!!! Where has it been all my life? First of all, they serve fresh tangerine juice. That alone was enough to make me a fan. But then my Mediterranean salad with basil dressing was served, and I'm not sure I have the words to do it justice. Sublime perfection! The ultimate salad. Crazy tasty! The service was awesome. The background music was wonderful. The ambience was great. You better believe I'll be back to try more of their extensive menu! read more

Always delicious, always fresh. Love the MULTIPLE options to choose from on the menu and breakfast all day! This place is great for all palettes, vegetarian, pescatarian, keto, gluten-free, etc. My server Betsy was very attentive and personable. I usually have pretty great service every time I visit CC. Parking can be tricky, but is validated in the lot across the street nearest, Pernicano's. Lots of seating, good for groups, friends, or casual dates. read more

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Came in with my coworker because he saw this on an episode of Triple D. It didn't disappoint. We both got the Butter Burger with onion rings (closer to strings but I'm a fan if either) and iced tea. Tuesday is but a burger get a burger day too so it was a major win for us! All I can say about the burger is WOW. It's hefty, hearty and rich. Butter is no joke. My hands were covered and it was still dripping, but so good! Service was great too! Our server was a delight. The ambiance is as expected with the name. Very diner inspired. Edit/updated: minus one star because my account was charged $1 more than I wrote down. $1 isn't a big deal, but the principal of changing a tip is. Such a bummer because I would've wanted to come back, but that's kind of shady. I guess if you add $1 to 25 guests/tables, that's extra $$$ you're getting that a lot of people don't notice. So sad. read more

Great food, outstanding service! burgers are fantastic. Party melt was perfection. Grilled onions, lots of cheese, grilled perfectly. read more

Butter Burger for the win. Not for the faint of heart, or small eater. But super delicious. Also the Cheese sandwich with Bacon, PB and J is really good. Give it a try. read more

Crest Cafe - Butter Burger for the Win - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

We tired to get some takeout. We sat at the bar and never were helped or acknowledged, so we left.

Stumbled up this gem while walking around Hillcrest. So glad we found it. They were a little busy but accommodated our large party of ten right away. We sat outdoors and the weather was perfect. The burgers and fresh cut fries were so good..patty was cooked perfectly and the brioche bun was toasted soft on top and warm. The French toast was nice and fluffy and so delicious. We were not impressed with the kids peanut butter and jelly. It was served on rustic sourdough(which was not listed on the menu) the edges were hard for a small child to eat. We ended up cutting the edges off and losing most of the sandwich. The chicken and waffles was flavored perfectly. The chicken was seasoned and fried to perfection! read more

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You know that place you go where they know your name? Well, they didn't know our name, but they did know how my son usually orders coffee and his wife a water! And there started the homieness of our experience of the Crest Cafe! As half our party was going to be late they were very patient with us and kept our drinks full the entire time, and it was a good while. There food was awesome as some ordered dinner and I felt like breakfast. Sam the Cooking Guy's Blueberry Biscuit Bundt French Toast seemed like it had to be good with such a long name and it was! My wife's patty melt was buttery and delicious and the service was, again, top notch! This is that place that you wish was near your house to get good food and a good time with people you care about! We really enjoyed our time with our family and the Crest made all of us feel like home! Thanks again read more

Crest Cafe - Sam the Cooking Guy's Blueberry Biscuit Bundt French Toast! Good stuff anytime of Day! - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

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Crest Cafe never disappoints! I always come here for delicious comfort food. Wait staff is awesome. read more

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Crest cafe has to be thee best if not one of the best breakfast spots in San Diego. I came in on New Year's Day and not only got exceptional service the food was oh so delicious. I ordered the chicken and waffles and it was so delicious. I got the waffles with bananas and macadamia nuts and glad I did. Great experience overall can't wait to come back and taste more of the menu. read more

Crest Cafe - Chicken and Waffles - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

Great food and service. Had the hand-breaded chicken tenders with fries. Chicken crispy on the outside and very juicy on the inside; very flavorful!! Fries are like In-N-Out, hot and delicious when they come, but need to eat them fast (not as great after they cool). Service was fantastic (thanks Jason)!! read more

Crest Cafe - Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders and Fries. - Cafes Near Me - San Diego, California

Come here regularly. Always fair price, good food, good service. Also burger night is always good read more