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    Encinitas Cafe

    4.2 (569 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    ENCINITAS CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Bloody Mary
    Nancie M.

    Just a great down home cooking place with biscuits and gravy and eggs Benedict pancakes all and everything was great. My Bloody Mary was a deal at $8.50 and service was excellent.

    Avocado Benedict
    Zan L.

    I have been coming to this café since high school and every time that I visit it's always consistently really good. I would say that the selling point is the location and the service, the food is not the best in San Diego, but still it will be a really satisfying breakfast. Parking is very easy because you can find a street space or a free lot space in the park-and-ride parking lot in the rear, however this may be difficult on weekend mornings. All the servers and staff have always been consistently really polite and honestly, it's one of my favorite parts of coming here. Inside is very large compared to the other diner across the street and it can host many different sized groups. For this most recent visit, I chose the Avocado Benedict and thought it was OK. The eggs were a little bit overdone and the hollandaise was almost peppery, but I still enjoyed it. I also ordered a Cinnamon Roll and thought it was a great sweet treat for breakfast. It's not as light and fluffy as some other versions but more dense. I would definitely recommend this place and I will be back again.

    Oh my this cinnamon roll~HOT~Heaven
    Kelly S.

    Amazing baked cinnamon Roll!! A lot of kind staff! (Work on timely drink refills-whoever side eyed the husband we pray for you) All other staff everyone else Great! This place is easy to find from hotel or beach! Steak & eggs keto breakfast for me! Breakfast till 4 pm, yes Honorable mention nutty hot banana bread . I ate around the nuts still pretty great. As usual ate all my food and forgot to show photo

    Cecilia L.

    Cute place to come and have breakfast in downtown encinitas. Food was okay, the eggs and hash browns felt like it lacked some flavor/seasoning. Staff was friendly, we were sat immediately and had our order taken within minutes. Food came out fast but was still hot and fresh.

    Kylie P.

    Cute spot for an easy diner-style breakfast. I came on a Thursday morning and there were plenty of seats available inside and outside. No wait time & you seat yourself. Staff was friendly and service was surprisingly quick! Menu is pretty standard breakfast items and I thought prices were fair for being right on the main strip of Encinitas. Would return if in the area but wouldn't necessarily go out of my way for it. Still, a tasty & hearty breakfast!

    Biscuit and Gravy
    Cary N.

    A cool breakfast and lunch diner. The place has outdoor seating, indoor seating and counter seating. It was cool. The waitress was very friendly and personable. The mimosa was spot on perfect ratio of orange juice and champagne. Very reasonably priced too. The food was made well. The 2 eggs and corned beef hash came with a biscuit and gravy and fresh fruit. The corned beef has is homemade and has great flavor. The biscuit is not the normal biscuit but still delicious. The gravy could have been hotter and more seasoning but I added more black pepper and no problem. The fresh fruit was juicy and sweet. I had my fill there and still able to take some home. Overall, great place. Lots of locals seemed to like and I can see why. A very good choice for dining.

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    Michelle A.

    Came in for quick brunch while in town shopping and visiting the beach. Just what we needed, my daughter and I shared a Blt with onion rings. The only downside was, I dont think they put enough bacon on their Blt, as there were only 3-4 slices, but it still had good flavor.

    William L.

    Bustling and lively vibe. Friendly, polite and attentive staff. Comfortable outdoor seating. Food was of acceptable quality. Only downside is the rest room facilities - not cleanest, a bit of a stench and was cramped. Decent place to stop by if passing through.

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    I love this place. The food, atmosphere, service, and PEOPLE! Awesome across the board. You should eat here all the time.

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    Great food and always super fast :)!! Super friendly staff as well (: Classic cafe but that's what makes it great !

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    Best eggs Benedict in town by far choose anyone of several varieties of these Benedict and you will…read moreget a taste treat you'll remember for a long time, looks like an old-time diner for sure, the service is always great.

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