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.

Always the best. It's still feels like old Encinitas. Great breakfast served quickly with a smile…read more Real diner feel. The cooks have been there for so many years and are still killing it.

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 love supporting local businesses and this one has been on my list to try . Unfortunately my…read moreexperience was not the same as others . Service was great but we were the only one in there . I ordered biscuits and gravy and it was overly salty . My husband ordered chorizo omelet and it lacked chorizo flavor more like a beef omelet. The price point was very high in my opinion more like prices you pay at a high end breakfast place when this location is a very old diner . Maybe we ordered the wrong thing but if I'm going to pay those prices I would expect better food .

While running errands early Saturday morning, we were looking for a breakfast joint. Suddenly, I…read moreremembered an old haunt the studio diner. memories, of the good old days were brought back of working at the old TV Studios in a long forgotten era of TV and filmmaking in San Diego. Walking back into the diner was a thrill, clean, polished as if it was ready for a segment of a show to be filmed. The staff courteous dressed well and the chatter of people enjoying a meal. I highly recommend you take time to visit this place. they have specials throughout the week. It is a shame that the leadership of our fine city allowed this industry to die. They screwed up.

I've been here multiple times now and I'm finally able to write my review this time. This time I…read moreordered the omelette with gravy and instead of a toast I asked if they can offer a one slice of French toast instead, but they said no, but they offered one pancake instead and that was also the perfect compromised and combo. The pancake was fluffy with amazing texture and super delicious. The omelette was perfect portion with all the right mixes of veggies and the gravy gave it that extra character that I didn't know that could compliment an omelette so well. I ate everything because it was all so tasty! Oh and I can't forget their coffee, always one of the best coffees. Service was great as always and always helpful and on time. Ambiance was like any typical diner with little wait time and big smiles.

Come for the Matzo, Stay for the Eye Candy (and the Sweet Chef!)…read more So, I took my grandma out for dinner because she had a massive craving for matzo ball soup. We ordered, but a few minutes later, our waiter came out looking like he had to deliver bad news. He apologized and said the chef refused to serve the current batch because it "wasn't up to his standards." Before we could even process being denied our soup, the chef himself walked out to our table. First of all? The man is dangerously handsome. Second of all? He was incredibly sweet. He politely offered us tomato soup instead, but then saw the heartbreak in my grandma's eyes. He told us, "Look, if you really want the matzo ball soup and can give me 15 minutes, I will go to the back and whip up a brand new, fresh batch just for your grandma." Naturally, we waited. Since he knew we were sharing, this absolute legend threw an extra matzo ball into the bowl so we could each have two. Talk about elite customer service! It really made us realize how much the people here care about the quality of their food. They won't serve you subpar dishes just to flip a table. My grandma was on cloud nine. She officially declared it the absolute best matzo ball soup she has ever had in her life (sorry, family recipe, you've been replaced by a handsome chef).

This visit wasn't as glamorous and awesome as the first visit. We decided to come here during…read moreFather's Day weekend to enjoy a meal together as a family. The place was packed and there were so many people in and out of the Lafayette hotel, as usual. This was a late night dinner so I believe we arrived around 8:30 PM. We were seated right away, which we were really happy about. Every time we come the host that sees us is very nice and customer service oriented. Our server was very nice. We ordered the deviled eggs for the table to share. We also ordered Patty Melts and shakes. I ordered onion rings for my side to my Patty Melt and everyone else got the side of fries. The deviled eggs is a super Duper tiny appetizer. The highlight is that it comes with salmon roll on top which are delicious. Our food came out and I will say that it just tasted OK this time. The patties in the patty melt were undercooked (they looked gray colored not brown) and didn't have as much flavor as they normally do. My onion rings were decent, but they just weren't fried correctly because a lot of them were stuck together. The shakes were the highlight of the meal as they tasted delicious and we enjoyed them. Customer service is always great. It's just that, on this night, the food wasn't as tasty as it was the first time. We hope that the food gets back to the great taste that it used to have soon.

This is hands down some of the best diner food I've ever had! We had seen this unassuming place…read morefrom the front & it looks so cute and we wanted to come here anyway. Then I had a friend say that he actually met Bing Crosby here way back in the day so we were like "Okay, we gotta go now!" First of all the place is WAY bigger inside than it looks from the front and the decor is very comfortable and filled with tons of nostalgic pictures and photos of years gone by. A nostalgic, elegant vibe for a diner and you feel very comfortable inside. And the food is fantastic! (They also have wifi) I got the Corned Beef Hash & Eggs ($20.95) which has been a favorite since 1960! It is awesome corned beef served with 2 eggs, hash browns and your choice of toast or buttermilk pancakes. And those pancakes are some of the best tasting pancakes I've had - so delicious! ...and the corned beef, eggs over easy and hash browns were perfectly cooked and seasoned and it was an amazing breakfast! My sweetheart got Harry's famous Tuna Melt ($17.95) which is tuna salad with tomato, melted cheddar cheese served on grilled sourdough (add avocado for $2) and your choice of fries or fruit. She is a huge fan of tuna melts and she absolutely loved this one! It's good to see that Harry's is still doing it right - We will definitely be back.

I had the best tuna melt I've ever had here at Harry's. It was on sourdough bread with grilled…read moretomatoes (wonderful touch), cheddar cheese, and a delish tuna salad. Will definitely be coming back for this sando! My partner got a pancake, bacon, and eggs and said it was great!

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.

Stopped in looking for a quick bite to eat in the afternoon. Breakfast all day and a good variety…read moreappealed to our family. Cozy diner space that wasn't too loud was nice. The food though, omigosh, was amazing. The cinnamon rolls and the acai bowl are definitely highlights. Looking forward to coming back.

Fay's Diner is such a cozy brunch spot tucked away in Scripp's Ranch with amazing food and even…read morebetter service. Clearly it's a local favorite from the crowd I saw on a weekday!! We had the chicken steak, Florentine, and avocado toast. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly done. The chicken steak was crispy and satisfying, the Florentine was rich and comforting, and the avocado toast with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar was simple but so good. The servers were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot worth coming back to.

The house made soups are spectacular. The meatloaf is so good and unique. The cook is very…read moreaccommodating to allergies and special requests.

This spot is a must try if you're in the neighborhood…read more Clean, affordable, great service. The ladies who are serving super down to earth kind souls who actually want you to enjoy your food. Everything was delicious, they slow roast their own meat and it was spectacular. I'll be coming back, everything was done super well Thanks guys

Feels like a diner in the 1950's! Such a fun atmosphere to dine in…read more Service is quick and friendly always The honey cinnamon latte is my drink of choice here and you can't go wrong with any of the breakfast food entrees [this review was written in connection with a Toast promotion]

Ugh so this is not our normal experience here, but man such a disappointment. Got the cheesesteak…read moresandwich and what a disaster, I think a sliver of bell pepper was put into my entire sandwich the other half had no bell pepper in it, but an abundance of onion (not complaining there, but would have been nice to balance with bell peppers.) The cinnamon roll was a total waste, took it home and so bland, lacked any flavor in the roll itself, the frosting was the kids favorite. For a cinnamon roll to have a splash of cinnamon in it is bizarre. It felt like Clayton's was cutting corners hoping people didn't notice, while still charging a lot for their shrinkflation. Service was ok, it took forever for the server to just come up to greet us, to the point the hostess went and got waters for us. Again not the normal for this establishment, but still very blah and disappointing. For how expensive things are I would not eat here again. Normally we would visit numerous times in during or time here.

Rudford's is one of my dad's favorite restaurants. We went there 3 times during our visit to San…read moreDiego. I like the diner feel and the fact that they have so many different options. On one visit, I had a turkey club sandwich, which was huge and delicious. I took half of it back to the hotel & it was eaten on a day when we'd missed breakfast. We also made it in time for the early bird special one day -- a super good deal for $6.

Went in knowing it wasn't going to be anything over-the-top, just wanted something reliable…read more Ordered the French dip and I'd give it a solid 7/10. Good flavor, hit the spot, and did exactly what we needed it to do. Portion size was great for the price too, which always makes it feel worth it. Overall, a dependable late-night option when you just want something satisfying and easy.