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    Katy's Diner

    4.0 (46 reviews)

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Homemade biscuits and gravy
    Zamanda G.

    Homemade biscuits and gravy, great coffee, excellent service, welcoming atmosphere. Great pankcakes. Highly recommend. Plenty of parking.

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    Just M.

    Service was great Ambiance was mid Food was okay The patty melt was good but only came with four zucchini sticks but they were really good. Burger steak and eggs were good. The Bloody Mary was a bit weak but it came with a piece of bacon and an olive Prices are high compared to Z in Bonsall Whole pies are $28 Would come back for the zucchini sticks 10 for $12 and the cinnamon rolls look good too

    Undercooked

    Spent all night in the hospital and wanted a nice meal afterwards, so I ordered curbside pickup through their website. I used THEIR selections when choosing how i wanted my steak cooked and toppings for my baked potato. I asked for medium well... I am pregnant and cannot eat this raw of meat. I chose butter, sour cream & chives and was given a cold, plain baked potato. I paid extra for a caesar salad and didn't receive any dressing... mind you, we paid $70 for our food and this is what we got. This is the second time we have gone here and the cooks messed up. The first time we came here, my mom ordered an omelette without tomatoes since she is allergic and they served her an omelette with an excessive amount of tomatoes on it. We won't be returning. Do better..... smfh

    These are the fish and chips.  The fries were only warm and the fish, although piping hot, was not really a traditional fish batter.
    Peter H.

    We tried Katy's diner today and were really underwhelmed. The food was not accurately described in the menu and was at best, ok. The service was excellent and the restaurant is clean and inviting. I understand that this is a new restaurant and so I will give them some time and try again in the future.

    Spaghetti and meatballs
    Walter G.

    I went to Katy's Diner for the first time and had their spaghetti and meatballs. It was delicious. The meatballs are super tender. Spaghetti sauce was nice and sweet. The portion was adequate. The service there was outstanding and quick. The place is clean and neat. My wife and daughter had hamburgers which they loved. Overall, it was nice and the ambience was perfect for a diner.

    Biscuits and gravy
    Sal M.

    Been here twice for breakfast. Both times the food was great everything has been fresh and hot. Service is very friendly and really good. The biscuits and gravy are amazing. We'll be going back probably this weekend.

    French dip
    Kathy S.

    Had lunch at Katy's with my mom last week. I appreciated that one of the employees saw us just after we started walking to the front door and the side door marked with a handicap sign as my mother walks with a cane. Once inside and at the front of the restaurant we were greeted and asked if we'd rather sit at a table or booth. There were a few other diners. Timothy, our server, was very peppy. My mom had the French dip and I ordered the Hit Turkey sandwich. Our server shared the sides that came with the sandwiches so I got fried zucchini. I was confused when my hot turkey didn't have mashed potatoes. Tim was quick to bring over a small cup of them once I asked about them. He said the chef said if you order one of the sides, you don't get the potatoes. I wouldn't have ordered the zucchini had he not asked which side I wanted. I'm sure this being a new place and crew, they will learn what goes with what. Diners who sat near us after we ordered had the same experience as I heard one of them ask where the potatoes were. The food was good. Will give a little time before coming back to try breakfast.

    Jonathan A.

    We had a great experience at Katie's Diner. Our server, Ashley, was wonderful and attentive. The happy hour specials were excellent, and the chicken wings were especially good. Next time we visit, we'll have to try the desserts. The atmosphere was great--exactly the kind of diner Fallbrook needed. We will definitely be back.

    Bill

    Exceptionally well trained staff! All kind, pleasant, inviting, happy servers who seem to love their work, workplace and coworkers! Any idea how rare that is in a large restaurant setting? Very! My waitress was Flor and instead of being stumped about my query about waffles; she said "let's find out together!" She took my order and proceeded to get some additional items (extra napkins, creamer, coffee) and kept checking in (vice leaving me with questions about the menu). They had a lot of staff, and it seemed as if everybody was constantly busy. Chow was great! My over-medium eggs actually were (rare) and the waffle was perfectly crisp on the outside and tender cakey in the middle! Outstanding experience overall! Come and enjoy a peaceful breakfast lunch or dinner at Katie's Diner! PS: I'll take pics of the food on my next visit!

    We cleaned our plates, food was very tasty!

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    Food and service were great. Fun and casual atmosphere with a robust menu and great drink options. Highly recommend while in Fallbrook.

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