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

Been wanting to try this place for a while since I live around the corner. Came in and got the ham…read moreegg and cheese burrito and a Chilaquiles plate with carne asada to go. LETS JUST SAY I WISH IVE CAME HERE SOONER!! the breakfast burrito was a 9.5 out of 10 the tortilla tasted fresh like they just made it, only ate half and got full lol We got the spicy Chilaquiles and they were a 10/10 !!! I will definitely come back here soon. Come check this place out. Also the red and green salsas are really good too

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!

Let me first preface this by saying that I prefer to write positive reviews. However, this…read moreexperience was just very unfortunate. Maybe this place is good, maybe it isn't, but I will never know because I will not return after yesterday. We drove over from Point Loma after a pretty crummy day to have some comfort food. We arrived to the very dark & unwelcoming diner at 7:50pm and the doors were locked. There were customers inside the restaurant but clearly the folks that run this place are not concerned about wasting potential customer's time or adhering to their stated business hours. They have the world's tiniest parking lot and there is also available street parking if you decide to try this very disappointing excuse for a diner. Peace.

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.

curly fries were soooo good! the grilled cheese could've used a little more pizazz but the pickle…read morespear saved it! always a fun vibe at the lafayette! i went during the pool day and it was definitely a party

We stopped here on the way home from Mexico and were very pleased…read more Our food was delicious. In fact, my wife said her breakfast burrito was the best breakfast burrito she had ever eaten. The staff was very very friendly and we will try to visit again.

This place is a classic little cafe. It has a very homey feel and each dish is made with love…read more There's some indoor and outside seating. Parking is a bit tough. Their hash browns are so good and crispy! I really enjoyed my strawberry pancakes. Pancakes were fluffy and the syrup were a perfect touch. The omelet was really good but kinda heavy. I prefer the shredded cheese versus slices of cheese on top. I'll be back again to try more dishes!

We happened to come over this place for breakfast, After…read morevisiting the place right next to this one called "El Atrio" a very fancy and more expensive place to eat in. However I recommend this place the most, because on the other place there were mix reviews, between my group of twelves. This place however had all my relatives real HAPPY. The orange juice is definitely 100% real Orange juice, unlike other places who claim the same when it isn't. Will definitely return to here next time I visit Tijuana.

This is a must if you're ever in Tijuana I've been coming here since I was a kid and it never…read moredisappointed. I usually get tacos or tortas my meat preference is adobada and asada. Nothing compares defiantly give it a try.

Was on the hunt with the boys to find a good brunch spot after a long night and went with Fay's…read moreafter a gametime decision. The first place we went to had too long of a wait and Fay's had no wait time. They have inside and limited outside seating and parking wasn't a problem here. We sat at one of their booths and I ordered their Country Fried Chicken Steak and it was delicious. The gravy was made from bacon and sausage I believe and was probably the best gravy I've had for a country fried steak. The portions were really good along and I loved their potatoes and eggs. All my friends and I left happy and full.

We have enjoyed our past experiences at Fay's Diner, and I especially love the hash brown burrito…read more Unfortunately, we had a disappointing experience this morning and will not be returning. We were initially greeted by a very friendly server who brought us coffee and made us feel welcome, she said our server would be right with us. Unfortunately, our experience changed once we received our food. My husband's wheat toast arrived absolutely covered in butter--far more than you would normally expect, to the point that he couldn't eat it. He simply asked our server, who had long brown hair and tattoos, if he could have two pieces without butter. She seemed oddly taken aback by the request, and from that point on her demeanor toward us noticeably changed. She dropped the replacement toast off without saying anything, never checked on us afterward, and never offered to refill our coffees. Later requests for the bill, a box, and a coffee refill were met with very short, unfriendly responses. We were then surprised to see that we had been charged for the replacement toast. When my husband questioned it, she told us that because we hadn't originally specified "no butter," she had to charge for any replacement food and repeatedly said, "I don't make the rules; the owners do." If that truly is the restaurant's policy, it seems unreasonable. Two pieces of basic wheat toast likely cost the restaurant well under 50 cents. You would think owners would give their servers enough discretion to replace something so inexpensive at no charge when the original was essentially inedible for the guest. The additional charge itself wasn't the issue--it was the attitude and how such a simple request was handled. A friendly "No problem, I'll get you some dry toast" would have resolved the entire situation. Instead, we left feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome over two pieces of toast, which unfortunately overshadowed the rest of our breakfast. Although we have enjoyed our previous visits and I love the hash brown burrito, this experience was so disappointing that, unfortunately, we will not be back.

The food was so delicious and the service was even better! Angelina was so accommodating and sweet…read more Super cozy and welcoming place. I would totally recommend this place!!! We will definitely be coming back.

Fun neighborhood place in Washington St. Great brunch vibe and bonus because they serve the…read moreentire menu all day! My friend loved the biscuits and gravy. I had the tuna melt and it was done perfectly. I need to go and try their happy hour. The owner was working in the kitchen last time I was there!

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.

Good food & pleasant service. I think we arrived during the rush so it took a few minutes for our…read moreorders to be taken after the busser dropped off our waters. Tye food arrived about 15 minutes after our order was taken. My omelette was huge and the veggies were very fresh! I wasn't a fan of the raw onions in the omelette but otherwise it was very good, and the hash browns were delightful. M. said the burger was really good & he enjoyed the potato salad. We sat in a comfortable booth & enjoyed ourselves. Reasonable prices for sure! We also parked in the parking lot! Win! Peace.

Don't recommend this place. Came here for the first time after contemplating for years after seeing…read moremixed reviews. Service was awful, food all came out cold because it was sitting in the window for so long. Who wants cold eggs?! Our waiter wasn't paying attention he was just talking with the other employees , we only got our food because I made eye contact with the cook and did an air reach for it when he then yelled out to the waiter to get on it. Would choose dennys or anywhere else over this honestly