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    Penfold's Café

    4.3 (1.2k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Cinnamon roll to share, it's super big
    Lesley M.

    My family sometimes meets here for late breakfast as it's sort of halfway between where they live and San Diego. The location is super close to the freeway, making it simple to access. There's a good amount of parking in the lot, especially if you're willing to walk a little farther from restaurant. The restaurant itself is clean and has ample seating. I was tempted to buy one of the rubber chickens they sell in the lobby, maybe next time. The menu is pretty large, seems like a lot of choices for even the picky eaters in your party. They have every kind of breakfast option covered, and a wide selection of lunch dishes too. The omelettes are great, plus you get a choice of potato options and a bread item. I haven't finished anything here, the servings are large, but you can take home leftovers for the next day. They also have the largest selection of juices I've ever encountered in a restaurant. The service is good, everyone has been friendly and helpful with recommendations. We have a couple picky eaters who love the food here, so it's definitely kid friendly.

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    Debby L.

    What a great little spot with good food. Service is fantastic and prices are right. There's a little bakery display case as you walk in. My goodness!! I have never seen such giant cinnamon rolls and rice krispy bars! Didn't eat one but they look delicious. Then I saw the largest most delicious looking biscuits and gravy. I split a machaca and eggs plate and my other friend had a burrito. Plenty of food, even with splitting it. Will definitely be back!

    Crabby Benedict with Hash Browns
    Alex C.

    Great little diner near Temecula hotels filled with tchotchkes and knick-knacks. I was in town for a friend's wedding and stopped here for breakfast, so it did the job of curing a hangover. I was feeling a Benedict, so I had to have the Crabby Benedict with a side of hash browns. Warm and delicious! This place seems to be a staple of Temecula, so definitely worth a visit if you're in the area, especially for brunching.

    Amy C.

    Wednesday, Aug 6, 2025: My brother was visiting from San Diego and invited us (Hubby, me, daughter, & grandson) to eat here. It had been years since I was here. Back in the day my daughter was a waitress & hostess. They used to be open for dinner, which we truly miss! They are now only open for breakfast & lunch. Our server, Nancy, provided warm, friendly,and attentive service. My daughter knew Nancy from before and she is a very sweet lady! We all enjoyed our food. I had the turkey sandwich, which was good and filling. I forgot to take photos of everybody's food. Prices were reasonable for good portions. It's still so quaint and the food is still very good! We need to return more often!

    A rare site from our experience. We did get here 5 minutes after opening.
    Carolina R.

    The food is delicious. The service top shelf. The ambiance nostalgic. Can get busy. They close early. Wish they were open for dinner. You know close at 2 and reopen around 5 close by 9. Even if just Thursday through Saturday. That'd be amazing!

    It's ginormous, we couldn't finish it!!
    Faye A.

    We heard rumors of a gigantic cinnamon roll at Penfolds Cafe, so naturally we had to confirm if the rumor was true. Despite the Saturday morning chaos, we were seated instantly. Winning!! We immediately kicked things off w the giant cinnamon roll as an appetizer bc what better way to stimulate & ruin our appetites than to eat sweets before our actual meal!?!? This thing was the size of a toddler's head and absolutely drenched in melty, buttery goodness!! One cut and it oozed like a magical waterfall. We were basically in a frosting trance!!!! Then came the "real" food I got the Machaca plate, Hubby got the NY Steak & Eggs. And whew...that steak was thick!!! Major kudos to our server Skyler.... super friendly, funny, and made us feel welcomed and treated us like cinnamon roll royalty. Prices are totally reasonable. Food was fire and portion sizes were huge!! We were beyond happy!!! Will we be back to conquer more of the menu and of course, another giant cinnamon roll encounter!!! Or maybe the giant French toast, that looked good too!!

    Biscuits and Gravy (it was like 3 biscuits) HUGE!
    Genie L.

    We stumbled upon this place and really happy we did. Such a fun, quirky diner, filled with memorabilia. It's hard to take pics inside as it's filled with patrons and I wanted to respect their privacy, but trust me, there's so much to stare at inside, We were greeted by friendly staff upon entering. We were quoted a 20-30 minute wait for a table inside as it was 106 degrees outside, but there's misters outside if you can brave the heat. Nonetheless; we were sat in 15 minutes so not long at all, Our server was super friendly and apologized a few times bc the food was taking long to come out. The giant cinnamon roll caught my eye so you know I had to get it. It was HUGE, ooey gooey delicious and only $9. The Penfold omelette was really good, extra cheesy so if you like cheese, get it. I would ask for the gravy on the side so you can add as you go. I would've liked more bacon, but it definitely had a ton of sausage. The hashbrowns were cooked perfectly. Biscuits and gravy were HUGE! Hubby's California breakfast burrito was delicious , topped with a red enchilada sauce, cheese, avocado and sour cream. All of the food was flavorful, huge portions and delicious. I'd definitely come back for the cinnamon roll.

    The Baja Omelette
    Genel S.

    We came here on a Sunday morning around 10 AM. When we pulled up there were customers waiting outside which means we knew that we are probably going to have some really good food. The hostesses were very friendly. We waited about 15 minutes and the sat outside, which was great because it was a beautiful day in Temecula. We ordered the Baja omelette, Nachos off of the appetizer menu and added chicken and the Macaroni and cheese with a side of fruit off of the kids menu. Regina was our waitress and she was really friendly. It did take a little while for our food to get there, but that was expected because of it being a Sunday morning. The Baja omelette was delicious. The nachos were definitely not traditional, but had really good flavor once I added the salsa on it. Sidenote, ask for salsa on the side. My child finished the mac & cheese and most of the fruit. We were just passing through on a road trip, but we didn't want to stop at a chain restaurant, we like to support local when we can. Go to Penfold's if you live in the Temecula area!

    Cinnamon Roll
    Sami S.

    Service was very friendly and not too long of a wait at peak time on a Sunday. Food hit the spot with delicious Benedict's! The cinnamon roll is an absolute must -- great for sharing with the table as an app!

    Breakfast burrito
    Ashley W.

    The customer service from when you walk in up until you walk out was amazing. All of the staff were so friendly and always checking in on you throughout your meal. The food portions were very large!! I got the chicken and waffles and the fried chicken was really good and seasoned well. The breakfast burrito was really good too.

    Brooke L.

    Wow! The prices and the sizes & the service and the food!!!! SUCH A GREAT DEAL! So good! You don't feel heavy or that you're really eating a lot of oil or anything. Everything about it was fantastic so the food was so big and the servings were so big that I ended up just getting two things and I was gonna get three initially but there's no way could possibly finish it. So this is fantastic for families. It's great for a date spot! I can't wait to bring my dad here! That's just the food. Service was fantastic personable helpful fast extremely fast! The decor is nostalgic but not Gotti. Honestly this place is an experience. It almost gave me tears a couple times because I'm seeing things I haven't seen since I was a little kid! This is absolutely a fantastic experience across the board. I would say even just coming for the experience but then the food on top of it is so good. I am just surprised that I have not been in here sooner! I always walk by it or see it but haven't actually gone in and moving forward I'm definitely going to be here more often!

    Egg with Beef Chorizo Con Huevos
    Beto R.

    It's nice because when it's hot! There mists running outsides. It looked really "foggy" tho so I don't know how wet you'll get if you eat outside lol. Everyone in here is very friendly and attentive.

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    8 months ago

    Great service. Love their potato pancakes. One of the better looking Diners I've seen. We are becoming regulars.

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    We stopped for breakfast on our way out of town and it was really good. Everyone was very friendly and the service was top notch.

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    I love coming to pinfold because they have great food great service and a good atmosphere. You won't be disappointed, with the big portions.

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    Came in for breakfast this morning. Blue berry pancakes were good. Server was good but seemed with a bit if attitude

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    Love Penfolds! Everything on the menu is delicious! I love all the vintage toys that are displayed throughout the restaurant.

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    Seeing "giant cinnamon roll" in other reviews was enough to draw me here. We had a great, old fashioned breakfast and had wonderful service.

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    The best and the biggest Breakfasts in town. Always delivered quickly, always hot, always correct, always great service with a smile!

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    Ask the Community - Penfold's Café

    Do you sell whole pies without special ordering? How much do they cost?

    Yes we do they are $22.99.

    Do you have gluten free pancakes, waffles, or french toast?

    Hello Taylor unfortunately right now our gluten free options do not extend to our pancakes, waffles, or French toast but we do have other gluten free breakfast options available. Hope this helps.

    Are reservations accepted?

    Hello: So unfortunately right now we do not accept reservations. Seating is on a first come first… Read more

    What's the story on the Bobs Big Boy statue that you have in the restaurant?

    The history of our Bob's Big statue begins in Lake Havasu City Arizona. Bob Love (the owner's father) purchased it just before their local Bob's Big Boy closed down. Bob has found his new home, and most guest can't leave without taking a picture… Read more

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    Such a cute spot in Temecula. We sat outside and the service was attentive and kind…read more I got their espresso martini and asked for the sugar to be taken out. It was still a touch sweet for my taste but overall really good. Then I tried the eggs benedict with longanisa. I wish the sausage was a bit more hearty but it was minced very fine. It was a touch spicy, but overall the flavor was really good. I also tried the fried chicken benedict which was delicious. The eggs were also cooked to perfection. Overall, such a fun spot. Would come back!

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    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    14 years in business

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    my new go to place when i'm craving a dine in waffle!…read more our server was very sweet and took care of us the whole time. she didn't bother us at all but still checked on us to get us everything we needed. i ordered the red white and blue waffle cause i love fruit on my french toast or waffles. soooo good. I was IN LOVE with the boisenberry syrup as well as the homemade whipped cream they put on top. i can't even describe how perfectly thick and nice it was. it paired nicely with some iced drip coffee to balance out the sweetness. boyfriend got the chicken and waffles and i lowkey wanted to switch but i was feeling more sweet. next time im craving a savory breakfast i want to get that. we were curious about the biscuits and eggs benedict. i'll have to try next time. ambiance was UK inspired and really nice and quaint. we got there before 10am so we beat the rush on a weekend. i like the diner bar setup they got going. really good vibes all around.

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