Who doesn't love a good diner? Peek inside and the place looks like it stepped out of the distant…read morepast, maybe the 1950s or the 1960s. Surely they are masters at greasy bacon and eggs, day old coffee, and probably little else. Wrong. Very wrong. This place may look a little ordinary from the outside but there is nothing ordinary about it. It may look like a classic diner inside but it does not sling food like an old diner. The menu is well-written and the food is high quality, excellent, and borderline gourmet. Do not order eggs, bacon, and toast here. Swing for the cheap seats. We tried the Ham, Avocado and Tomato Eggs Benedict. The hollandaise sauce was fantastic. If I didn't care about remaining somewhere under 350 pounds, I would return every Saturday and eat my way through every single eggs benedict concoction on the menu and there are many such benedict creations from which to choose. The Banana Nutella crepe, with "whip" cream (not "whipped," apparently, we're gentle with our cream here, folks), was decadent. If you like your breakfasts on the sweet side, you will enjoy this one. The Tres Porkitos omelet (made with ham, bacon, sausage, and cheese) was hearty and just as good as it sounds. The breakfast potatoes were very nicely done but could have used a little more seasoning. There is a salt shaker (and numerous hot sauces) on the table for just these types of emergencies. Do NOT leave here without getting a freshly-made biscuit with butter and honey on the side. You have made a serious error in judgment if you leave without getting one of these. Even the freshly-squeezed orange juice was delicious. Our server was wonderful. No complaints. They have dining inside or on the patio. Encinitas is a delightful community. While I loved the old school diner feel inside, you cannot go wrong with the people watching outside on one of our almost always sunny days in So Cal. If you live here, you already pay the Sunshine Tax so get your money's worth and sit outside, if you can. 10 stars.

Mediocre food quality and way overpriced. The bacon served to our child was so greasy as it was not…read moreproperly drained to make it look presentable at a restaurant. The place is dirty. They have two dirty high chairs and one of them was missing safety straps. The service was ok. Update: The owner's response to my review was simply, "Yeah relax." Unfortunately, that response reinforces the concerns I had about this business. Rather than addressing the issues I raised--food quality, cleanliness, and child safety--they chose to dismiss a customer's honest feedback. Reviews exist to help businesses improve and to inform other customers about their experiences. I wasn't trying to be disrespectful; I was sharing what we genuinely experienced. A professional response would have acknowledged the concerns or explained how they planned to address them. Instead, the dismissive reply speaks volumes about how customer feedback is valued here. Based on both our visit and the owner's response, I won't be returning, and I hope they choose to take customer concerns more seriously in the future.

Went here for breakfast on a Sunday. Fast service, friendly, service. Solid diner food and Mexican…read morefood. The pancakes are enormous and crispy at the edges; meaning the were flawless. The omelette was fresh, flavorful, and hit the spot. A tight fit, but the food tastes great and the prices are reasonable. definitely worth the visit

I went in to get quick lunch. I didn't feel well and order Greek Chicken Salad. I thought it was a…read morebit expensive but it was worth every penny. It was family size salad that lasted 3 days. Very generous amount of chicken. Freshly chopped romaine lettuce. Green olives, cucumbers and onions and the cotija cheese. Amazing. ​

I came here this past Sunday around 11 AM and was really impressed! They have both an indoor dining…read morearea and a covered outdoor patio. They're also dog friendly, which is awesome so we opted to sit outside with the pups. Just a heads-up: It gets extremely hot on the patio. They don't have a large fan or cooling system, but they do have window shades that can be pulled down to help block some of the sun and heat. The service was excellent. Our waitress was attentive, checked on us regularly, and kept us updated on when our food would be coming out. She was friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. I ordered the: Country Fried Steak: this was by far the best country fried steak I've had in San Diego! It was absolutely huge. I ended up taking half of it home for leftovers. It was also loaded with gravy, which I loved. I got the mashed potatoes and gravy and broccoli as my sides, and everything was delicious. They have a very extensive menu, and there are so many other things I want to come back and try. I honestly can't believe I've lived in San Diego for almost 10 years and am just now discovering this spot! Between the portions, prices, service, and quality of the food, this is definitely one of the best breakfast spots in San Diego. And the prices are awesome for what you get. I'll absolutely be back!

I grew up going to studio diner often, I loved their clam chowder, soup, sandwiches, and their…read moreburgers! I had not gone in many years and went back a few weeks ago. I was super excited to eat the food and feel nostalgic! My friend ordered avocado toast and I ordered fish tacos and fries. I am not often picky on taste, but these fries and fish tacos were the nastiest things I have ever had. I tried to just eat them, because a fry is just a potato? It can't really be that bad? But I had three and I had to stop eating everything. It was literally so gross. My friend said her avocado toast tasted like mold and she did not eat anything either. Definitely not going back, but I hope they can improve because it is a very cool inside atmosphere!

The service was great, the vibe was certainly small town - I used to come here all the time when I…read morelived in Ramona (at least once a week) but since moving away to the east coast we still make the trip just for the food! They have a very vast menu which I think limits their quality of ingredients but that's the only reason I give them 4 rather than 5 stars. HIGHLY recommend if you're in the area.

Right in the heart of Historic Ramona sits Ramona Cafe. It is the classic diner with all the…read morefixings. Retro decor, friendly staff, and good food. Now that we live in Ramona, we have been venturing out and trying the different eating establishments. This place is like Cheers, where everyone knows your name. It has a great vibe and decent prices. The plates are HUGE and definitely shareable. I have been here a few times now, and I always really like what I order, with one exception: I am not a fan of their biscuits. I have tried on a few occasions and they do not do it for me. Today's was really not palatable. You can tell it was overworked and not cooked properly. You could still taste raw flour. It stuck to the plate it was on; that's how poorly cooked it was. On the happy side, we had great breakfasts. I ordered something different today, their Au Gratin omelette. It tasted great, but did not taste anything like Au Gratin potatoes. I would order it again. We also had chicken-fried steak with gravy and a chorizo scramble. Both were tasty and super filling. I understand their cinnamon rolls are out of this world. Since I rarely eat sweet things, I have yet to take a bite. Hoping next time I go out with friends, someone orders one. There is outdoor seating, and the establishment is dog-friendly. So bring Fido along and enjoy a meal. *Please excuse the photo. I forgot to take one before I started eating my omelette. You can see how dry the biscuit was in the next photo.

Deliciously delicious deliciousness!!! Soooooooo much American comfort food in one…read morelocation.....!!!!!!!! I love the wings and burgers, macaroni and cheese.....ohhhhh ALL OF IT!!!!! The Mustang decor makes it a PERFECT CHOICE when you're homesick in Mexico.....

Customer service is excellent. From the moment you walk in, the good vibe is present. Your order…read moreis taken and confirmed by the waiter. Drinks come out fast and before you know it, the appetizer is there, hot and ready before your eyes.

My family went to dinner here on a Wednesday. It was not busy so service was quick and attentive…read more My kids thoroughly enjoyed the retro themed diner and immediately wanted to sit at the barstools. The aesthetic overall was incredible. Things we ordered: Pickled Plate 9/10 - kind of a lot of garlic but the mushrooms were INSANE. Crudités 8/10 - quality ranch for dipping, great variety of veggies to help balance a typically fatty, high calorie diner menu. Tuna Melt 9/10 - would come back specifically for this sandwich. Very tasty and kid approved Club Sandwich 8/10 - my typical diner order, they go heavy on the lettuce, topping were loaded up towards the front of the sandwich so after the first few bites it's just bread. Tasted great though. Pot Roast 9/10 - great quality pot roast served with mashed potatoes and corn. Really delicious and would order again. Deviled Eggs 6/10 - standard. Nothing special. Flavors didn't boom or bust. My complaints: the few downsides to Beginner's Diner - their menu isn't 24hrs like most diners so you can't order breakfast items throughout the day which is always fun. Sodas don't come with free refills, they are bottled which is cool but I tend to like at least one refill instead of having to ration out my soda to last me the whole meal. Great spot for families. Kid approved. We will 100% come back and we recommend this spot to anyone looking for a cool dining experience.

My girlfriend and I had a terrible experience here, and unfortunately, the food was just as…read moredisappointing as the service. The steak was burnt--not the good kind of burnt--and had absolutely no flavor. What made it even more frustrating was that they didn't even have steak sauce for their own steak. The hash browns were also severely burnt. If you enjoy the taste of completely burned hash browns, then this might be the place for you. The service was just as bad. We were basically ignored the entire time we were sitting there. Our waitress never came back to check on us, and we had to go without basic things we needed, including napkins, utensils, and straws. My girlfriend's omelette had absolutely no flavor and completely fell apart when she tried to move it, making it seem like it wasn't cooked properly. Overall, this was a terrible experience from the food to the service. We will never come back here again. Only good thing was the ambiance was okayish.

Excellent breakfast and lunch portions. Bang foe your buck$$$$$. Classic American breakfast as…read morewell as mexican dishes. Good stuff. Fast pace quick service.

My favorite breakfast diner. They offer a nice selection of breakfast to choose from. From your…read moretraditional pancakes and eggs, to your omelettes and authentic Mexican breakfast.

Took a stroll after lunch and needed a pick me upper. Decided on Clayton's. It's a restaurant but…read morethere's a window on the side of the building for take out drink orders and donuts. I got the seasonal pumpkin spice cold brew and boy did it keep me up all night! Writing this review at 3am! The cold brew itself was smooth, and the pumpkin spice foam was the perfect blend of sweetness. I loved that it wasn't over the top sugary sweet or full of cinnamon spice like other places.

Outstanding service and food at 6 am! The service was friendly and attentive. There were lots of…read moreregulars here, and I can see why. The eggs and hash browns were steaming when they arrived at the table. Everything was tasty and generous. It's the diner of my husband's dreams. It's clean, charming and comfortable. We chose to sit inside but the sidewalk tables looked inviting too.

Wonderful hole on the wall Mexican restaurant. Food is absolutely great and tasteful. El Guero…read moresimplemente te hace sentir en casa. Le gusta mucho atender al cliente con mucha cordialidad. Se los recomiendo