Im originally from San Diego (20+ years) and just recently moved to Fallbrook with my wife (due to work). Only been in Fallbrook for a lil over a month and we have been trying to find places to eat. Well, we found Fallbrook Cafe. Sure, coming from SD we know of awesome Cafe spots and if we included Fallbrook Cafe it wouldn't hit the Top 5 List but since im talking about living in Fallbrook, it hits our #1 List...are there better cafe's, sure, maybe...but at the Fallbrook Cafe they great us with warm welcomes, they know my wife and i by name, their food is always consistant and for some reason if the place wasn't that great we wouldn't be there at least 1 a week. For what it is we really like the place! Its our fall back place to eat. Its usually our first choice to eat as well. Say what you want, but we Love it! I usually have the Fallbrook Cafe Sandwich, Chicken Pot Pie, Pork Chops, All there Soup of the Day, Specials... read more

I had lunch today at this iconic Greek café. Not that they serve Greek food, but rather solid American comfort food (the owners are Greek). Where else can you get a delicious, homemade chicken pot pie for only $5.95? This place has great deals on a variety of burgers, sandwiches, etc. I've never been here for breakfast or dinner, but the lunches are predictably wonderful. Today I had the split pea soup for $2.95. I wasn't especially hungry, so didn't roger my traditional Avocado Burger, which is served with half an avocado. Amazing! The soup wasn't outstanding, but it was flavorful with homemade croutons and a creamy texture I have come to expect from the best cream soups. If you find yourself on Mission Road, I highly recommend this popular diner. You won't be disappointed. read more

Thank goodness for Yelp reviews! It not only helps make it easier to find places to try, but also to break done my choices on the menu to try. I always have a difficult time deciding when i don't have a craving for anything particular. So thanks to a Yelper's review I tried the cinnamon French toast, it was most delicious. My husband liked it as well, compared to his Belgian waffle. He said the flavor was too plain for the price of the waffle. We did order a side of sausage patties, which was good, a bit salty, but good. The customer service was very friendly which is a plus! I look forward to going back and trying the chicken pot pie and many more dishes. read more

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My wife, father in law, and myself went here for breakfast to try it out finally. Though the food was basic dinner food, what i saw our server do was extremely unsanitary. On multiple times i witnessed her grab payments from paying guests, some cash, then go and grab toast and bagels from the toaster and hold them to butter them without washing or sanitizing her hands. No thank you. That alone is a no go for us. If i didn't see it i would have never have known. Pass. read more

Everything I've had is delicious. I recommend the eggs benedict, gyro, and ruebin sandwich. This restaurant reminds me of the old time coffee shops, so much character, not flashy, has a down home feel. Go here for a great meal. It is a family restaurant. They also do carry out, you can call in your order. read more

Best Fallbrook cafe in town. My son loves the Chicken Fried Steak. Quick, service, consistent quality, friendly wait staff.

This restaurant was recommended by a relative who lives nearby in town. I had the 2-2-2 breakfast combo; getting real maple syrup with my pancakes was a nice plus. read more

I love this place. A classic diner /Cafe with all the comfort food you're looking for at a fair price with excellent service. I will come back absolutely no problem doubt. read more

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This place was awesome! The service was fantastic. The food was very good and nicely portioned. I got the vegetarian omelet with hash browns. They sparkled some avacados on it which I was unaware of so that made my day. Not once did I have to ask for anything because they always made sure everything was taken cared for. read more

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Food sucks, service is not that great. I have first hand seen them lock their doors at 6pm when they close at 7 because the workers are lazy. read more

Lately they haven't answered their phones, but if you can stop in or they happen to answer, you won't be disappointed. Definitely the only place in town with good comfort food and I dream about their split pea soup. read more

We've been looking for a home in Fallbrook. We stop in Fallbrook Cafe whenever we get a chance. Service is always friendly and excellent. Love the old cafe charm! The food is always delicious!!! read more

Best waffles I've ever had. Great sandwiches and friendly staff. Try the lemon ricotta pancakes and Johnny G sandwich.

Old fashioned diner with private parking. Doesn't look like much from the outside but it's good. CINNAMON ROLL FRENCH TOAST!!! I made the mistake of pouring syrup over them before checking to see how sweet they were first. They did not need to be any sweeter. But they were really good. Hubby ordered an omelette which itself was pretty good but had unmelted Kraft singles tossed on top. Maybe if they were melted it'd be ok.. Service turned out fine, but was a little awkward at first. We sat on their back patio since our dog was with us but they didn't have any tables ready. We had to ask for silverware. Our server was a nice lady and the experience was overall ok. read more

I live right up the street at the top of the mountain. I've came here a few times. The service was terrible, waitresses were not friendly, So sad because we came in such a good mood, nor did they come back to even help us take our orders so we left. We waited over 15 almost 18 minutes. The family next to us said the same thing. There was 2 beautiful ladies, & one family & another person next to us that was laughing about the whole situation and left also! ‍. Really we are supposed to be a real friendly little country town.. The other people that had also been waiting at their table, they were taking telling us that they got their orders wrong, like they didn't care. I felt so bad for them they had two cute kids, saying they were starving, Awww.. Noticed a few to go orders we're taking priority, over the people that were sitting inside waiting. Last week we got a prime rib that was horrible, I was afraid to take it back it wasn't cooked as I asked for, it was tough..A few of my friends from out of town were with me, I had been bragging about a cute little country town. I was embarrassed that I didn't take them to Z. CAFE or the Oaks in rainbow... Now those are 2 great restaurants, excellent service, food is always fresh and baked there. Such kind and friendly staff and waitresses, so that's the ONLY places we will go from now on! It Truely hurts me.. to have to say something negative I love to give compliments however if we don't stand up for better service & for one another! Who will.. So sorry but not sorry because it is true... come on guys let's please try harder to please one another, and give our best to others.. read more

Was here yesterday with my daughter for breakfast after her gymnastic class. Service was very slow but I saw the sign saying they are hiring so I'm going to assume they are short staffed like so many businesses are right now. The food was good but here's why I will never return they wanted to charge me for a refill of kids milk. Let me explain the situation I got the bill and it said kids chocolate milk $3.89 I thought wow that's gouging since the price of a gallon of milk is $4.28. The kids chocolate milk is in a small styrofoam cup so I thought no way they are charging me nearly $4 for this without allowing me to get a refill. I asked the fir a refill a young man took the cup. Then my waitress came out asked me for my bill back so she can add on the refill I said wait there's a charge isn't the kids milk like $4 she corrected me by pointing to it and saying no it's $3.89 so I replied so no thank you that's just to much. I one didn't appreciate the correction as it wasn't necessary she knew it was .10 off from $4. Then another waitress who just handles drink orders came back outside to me with my daughters empty cup and said so you don't want a refill I said no because there's a charge for it. She starting walking away and and said yea well nothing is free and the cost of things are going up. So clearly my original went in talked negative about me to her coworker and her coworker thought oh I tell her. Very poor customer service if you cant see charging someone for a small cup of chocolate milk at the price of a gallon of milk as gouging then I can't help you. Total cost for myself and daughter for breakfast was $33 for ok food and terrible customer service. I'll take my business elsewhere. Side note to those waitresses the other people on the patio witness the entire interaction and were just as appalled as I was. So you lost my business and probably theirs. read more

Fast and friendly service i come here all the time! Come try the perfecto sandwich it's delicious

I had the Perfecto sandwich, it was amazing. The waitress was very polite and friendly. A very cozy little place!

I hadn't been to this place in over a decade, but stopped by with a friend after a hike. This spot is still a classic diner, good food, good service and food coffee. There aren't many places like this around in Socal and it's great to see so many faces here. I got their breakfast special and it was really good! They have a little of everything! Definitely perfect after a hike! read more

Food is great! Would recommend this place to anyone. Only ate breakfast but it is much better than Waffle House. Servers were also nice as well. read more

Absolutely love this diner !! The servers are great and super nice :) the food is really good as well! They have unique items like the chili cheese omelette (which sounds nerve racking at first but taste great!!) read more

I love the "real" turkey sandwich's. The service is wonderful and the waitresses are extremely polite. My husband likes the patty melts. I'm really glad they made it though the pandemic. read more

Good place but a bit expensive for what is served. My favorite is their sandwiches. I'd recommend if you are near the area. read more

A week ago now. So when 2 people go to eat dinner you are suppose to eat together...or so I thought. I ordered breakfast for dinner. Eggs, pancakes and sausage. My husband orders fried chicken dinner. Here comes my dinner so I start to butter my pancakes, salt eggs and cut up sausage. My husbands dinner has yet to arrive??? So I am now waiting for my husbands dinner to be served thinking it would be real quick as they have already served me mine. I wait and wait!!! Husband tells me to eat mine as it is getting cold. Not that it was served very warm to begin with. It is a long time before his food finally arrives! The waitress has walked pass me several times seeing that I am just sitting there and not eating....not a word as to how I am doing! Not a word as to how is my food! NOT A WORD! WTF! How many people go to dinner to eat by themselves when they are with others??? So the chef, is a moron if he can't time meals to come out together and the waitress is even more stupid to serve me while my husband just sits there! By the time my husband got his dinner mine was ice cold! Never again....will I waste my money on mediocre food and sub-par service. We have ventured so far from the meaning of TIPS...To Insure Proper Service. Now it has just become expected and nothing more than subsidizing their wages!!! FYI- Early in my life I have waited tables, tended bar and cocktail waitressed. I worked hard for my tips so I always tip big when I go out! Over the this last year I am starting to pull back and not rewarding bad service...its become toooooo expected! I expect good service if you want over 20%!!! read more

Great food and the restaurant has a great vibe! The folks there are super friendly and it's a very clean establishment!

This homey cafe looks and feels like a classic diner right out of a movie. The servers were lovely and food was ready in 10 min. My husband and I ordered a couple of the chicken fried steak with a side of gravy and biscuits and it was delicious! It was exactly what we needed after a long night. read more

Their food is ok, but the place is very dirty the walls are gross I hate to think what the kitchen looks like! I don't think I'll ever go back! read more

Very FAST and very DELICIOUS. I've gone there over 200 times in the last 20 years and never had a bad experience. I just don't consider any other place for breakfast when in Fallbrook. read more

Not all that bad but have had a few bad experiences. I called in an order and specifically asked that they leave the box open so the fries stay crispy. I got there and they said they poked holes in the box with a toothpick. Fries were like mashed potatoes. Inedible. Just leave the box open for take out!!! read more

This the place we eat to have a home cooked meal feel, everyone knows each other and if you're new they treat you like an old friend Really good comfort food the coffee could be a little stronger. read more

Great food in a little diner atmosphere. Good prices and friendly staff. Coffee is really good (yummy) and so is the biscuits and gravy (extra yummy). read more

I wish I can give this place 0 stars. It was mine and my husband first time trying this place we got there and there was two lady's in the front never said welcome in or a hello thats already bad guest service.... my husband and I asked if we can be seated outside, as soon as we sat down they asked what we would like to drink they brought our drinks right away me and my husband where ready to order so we waited,15 minutes past and my husband was like I think they forgot about us and I said no they are probably busy so I don't know why but we gave them 15 more minutes and SURE ENOUGH THEY FORGOT ABOUT US, we went back inside and there was ONLY ONE FAMILY.... My husband and I went to the front and we told an employee which looked like the owner we told her we have been waiting outside for 30 minutes and you guys forgot about us she did not even try to apologize she just looked at us all weird and we left. MAIN STREET CAFE is the way to go DELICIOUS, FAST, AND WILL NEVER FORGET ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS. read more

Delivery available from Doordash. Great tasting food and service. Wonderful staff and locar

Been a few years since I ate here. Met up with a friend for breakfast. The place was packed and we elected to sit outside on their rear patio. We bot ordered an omelet, with my friend requesting his be scrambled together. I must say this was one of the best omelets I have had in a very long time! The hash browns that came with it were spot on, not oily and firm. Everything, including the toast was warm upon arrival. I ordered an ice tea and he ordered a coffee. I point this aspect out because we were sitting on the outside rear patio, and it was a fairly warm late morning, and expected getting any refills would be a rare happenstance. How wrong I was! Albeit we had our primary waitress, all the waitresses seemed to be working in unison. Any time one of them came outside to check their respective tables they took care of us and our drinks NEVER ran dry! I've subsequently bumped my review up to 4 stars - I'm a fan! read more

Great food and service. Very clean and friendly. Went on a Sunday morning after mass, not too long of a wait to be seated.

Seated very quickly. Server took our order in a timely manner and the Food was excellent! Would defined come back read more

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I used to come here a lot, it's good but of course I've been branching out too. It's a cafe that really should be called a diner. When I think of a cafe, I think of small pastries, signature coffee drinks, and limited eating menu. Here you just get coffee, nothing special, they got iced tea, fresh juice! milk, and soft drinks. Typical diner breakfast eggs + meat + pancake or waffle. They have steaks, omelettes, sandwiches, and some whitewashed Mexican food...sorry not sorry. My favorite thing to get here is their turkey bacon club it's wonderful! The portions are big, the bacon is crispy, the lettuce is fresh, the cheese is good quality, it's everything you expect from a sandwich 10/10 recommend because it'll keep you full and you'll have leftovers. The food is good, affordable for what you get. read more

Amazing food and the ham steak- is really a ham steak...not a slice of Budwig Service is great and clearly a local favorite. I've lived here 30 years and have never been here...now I will be a regular read more

Ordered take out but the food was good. It was fast & efficient. I ordered the lemon, ricotta, pancakes which I thought was going to be to sweet but they were perfect! read more

I've been too Fallbrook Cafe twice...satisfied with both experiences. The first time was on a Sunday for chicken fried steak and eggs. The food was out in a jiffy, the coffee kept flowing and it was all good. The next time was with a party of 8 the day after Christmas. Once again, the food came out in a hurry (red velvet pancakes) and the coffee flowed. Nice diner, good service with a good selection on the menu. Not really unique, but I would say they are quality. read more

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