Just tried their lobster bisque and it was excellent. Rich and creamy with a good amount of lobster meat. Very, very tasty. I highly recommend you try a cup/bowl on your next visit. As always, the hostess and servers continue to be friendly and helpful. An all around fun, enjoyable and delicious dining experience. read more

We stopped by Penfold's Cafe & Bakery for breakfast and it definitely lived up to the hype! The food was absolutely delicious and the portions were HUGE. I had the chicken fried steak and it was amazing perfectly crispy, tender, and covered in flavorful gravy that tasted homemade. Definitely one of the better chicken fried steaks I've had in a long time. My wife ordered the giant cinnamon roll and wow... fresh, soft, warm, and packed with flavor. It was massive and easily one of the best cinnamon rolls we've had. The scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, and fresh orange juice were all great too. You can tell they care about quality and serving real comfort food. The cafe itself was very clean, cool inside, and nicely decorated with a cozy welcoming atmosphere. The service was excellent from the moment we walked in friendly, attentive, and welcoming staff that made the experience even better. Overall, this place was fantastic and we'll definitely be coming back. If you're hungry and looking for a solid breakfast spot with big portions, great food, and outstanding service, Penfold's is definitely worth checking out! read more

Penfold's Café - Side Of Sausage Links - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

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We were looking for a good hearty meal before going wine tasting and came across Penfolds. From the moment we walked in, the place had a fun and welcoming atmosphere. They had all kinds of items for sale like stuffed animals, candy, shirts, and other gifts, plus fresh homemade pastries available to grab to-go. We were seated quickly and our waitress was prompt and attentive. They had a nice variety of both breakfast and lunch items to choose from, so there was something for everyone. The restaurant itself is bright, spacious, and has plenty of seating. I also loved the carousel horse on display. It gave the place a unique charm. The food tasted good and the portions were solid. Overall, a really nice stop if you're in the area and looking for a satisfying meal before a day of wine tasting. read more

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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. read more

Penfold's Café - Cinnamon roll to share, it's super big - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

We were in town for a trip at the end of Feb and beginning of March and decided to order in for brunch, so we ordered and ate back in our hotel room. We ordered chicken fried steak, the giant cinnamon roll, an omlette, and french toast. The chicken fried steak was burnt, dry, and bland. The cinnamon roll was dry and tasted almost day old. The french toast was probably the best thing we got with some sweetness. We thought it'd be good that portions were big but being bland and dry or burnt, it's not worth it. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

Penfold's Café - Crabby Benedict with Hash Browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

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! read more

Penfold's Café - A rare site from our experience. We did get here 5 minutes after opening. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

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! read more

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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!! read more

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The service was awesome of course the penfolds omlette was to die for and can't forget the biscuits and gravy the bomb highly recommended...ambiance was very casual and inviting .. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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Best cafe I've been to in a long time. My sourdough cheeseburger was fantastic and so were the fries. We also took home an apple and cherry pies. The pies were better than any I can remember from a resturant They have plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors on the covered patio. Our waitress Christian was very pleasant and attentive. Just a short distance off the I 15 we will go out of our way to go back for sure. read more

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! read more

Penfold's Café - Cinnamon Roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

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. read more

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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! read more

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We absolutely love this local place for breakfast. Their Cinnamon Buns are HUGE and very tasty. Staff is friendly and prompt. Food is hot and very tasty. My husband and I go every weekend! read more

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. read more

Penfold's Café - Egg with Beef Chorizo Con Huevos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

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Walked in during the week and the place was packed. I could see why.... Great Food Great Service Portions are huge!! read more

One of my favorite breakfast spots. Large portions. Very busy on a Sunday morning. Great service. Love their omelettes and hash browns. read more

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As you may have seen I've been coming here for years. The best part about Penfolds is that it just keeps getting better. The menu has changed but the service and quality of the food has not. I still highly recommend coming by this country gem. The food portions are massive. We haven't been here for at least a year due to not living in the area anymore but we missed it and had to come by when we stopped in town. Cheers! read more

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This place is too cute!! Super good food, big portions, fast service and nice employees! I had never been before but what a GOOD FIND !! read more

Penfold's Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

My husband and I have eaten here many times throughout the years.  We usually have breakfast before a day of wine tasting in Temecula.  This time, we stopped for lunch.  We ordered a turkey sandwich to split since we weren't that hungry.  The server brought us a BLT sandwich.  We called her over, and she apologized.  She brought out our turkey sandwich a few minutes later.  The bread wasn't toasted.  It was old and stale.  In fact, it cracked before I even finished my sandwich.  The homemade chips were hit and miss.  Some were crispy and delicious while others weren't cooked enough and were soggy in the middle.  We were very disappointed in our lunch and probably won't go back. read more

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Our first time here and the service was good. The breakfast I ordered was a pretty standard breakfast. Portions were much larger than expected. The bakery section wow, some humongous Cinnabons and rolls. read more

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We came here for lunch and I wanted something light, so I got the soup and salad combo. The chicken soup was just too much of the same flavor. The salad was okay. The others at our table seemed to enjoy their food more than I did. My hubby had a chili size, another had an omelet and another had an entree salad. They all seemed happy with their food. I also thought the prices were high for what we got. read more

Penhold's provided us a great meal and spectacular service. The two ladies serving were great and after our breakfast, the owner/manager came out and asked us how everything was. The portions were large and delicious with many offers of more coffee. Very interesting decor to look at while eating. The pastries (besides being gigantic) were over the top! Highly recommend read more

Been here a couple of times .... Staff is extremely friendly and food is amazing! Brought some friends this last visit and they enjoyed everything! This is definitely a must for us now when we pass thru this area! read more

Great surprise, a breakfast place that has cool ambiance, good service and tasty food. We were thrilled to find a nice place that wasn't in the busy old town area with hard to find parking. read more

Always a good time coming here. The food is always freshly made and gives you that homemade feeling. The folks working here always provide top tier service and are more than helpful whenever ordering and providing follow on service throughout the visit. The vibe is cool and calm but also keeps it interesting with all the little decorations in the establishment. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. read more

Home cooked mama feel food. My son loves coming here above all else in town. Crowded but can sit at bar. Coffee comes faster there anyway.

The food was so good! Very home-style breakfast if that's what you're looking for. The cinnamon roll is worth it please get it!! Service was so friendly & fast! I wish they still sold the mugs as part of their merch because it's so cute and I must have it. Thank you! read more

We love Penfolds!! Breakfast is so yummy and the cinnamon rolls are amazing!! The service is always great and it's one of our favorite spots for Brunch. read more

This restaurant was the best way to end our Temecula vacation. Comfort food always hits the spot after a weekend of drinking wine. I called ahead and asked if we can order lunch items at breakfast time and was told yes. Score! I grow tired of eggs and prefer lunch menus. Ambiance is that of a classic diner. My husband and I split the tuna melt with potato salad and the Ortega melt with housemade chips. Both were fantastic, but I'd have to say the Ortega melt with chips stole the show. I love thick strips of Ortega chile, and this sandwich was so flavorful. On the way out, I fell in love with the stuffed animals, and got myself a pineapple plush. Overall, service and food were fantastic and we will be back. read more

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Penfold's Café is conveniently located off the Rancho California Rd offramp and has ample parking. It is in easy walking distance of the Old Town shops. As you can see from my inside pic, it has a homey/nostalgia décor. Our waitress was incredibly observant and efficient. You can pay new school, via a VR code and pay apps, or old school at the front register. We started with their Granola Sundae (no ice cream - just Greek yogurt). You can see from my pic the generous amounts of goodies in this Sundae: fresh fruit and crunchy granola. It tasted as refreshing as it looks. Not to be out done with healthiness, we shared their Corned Beef Hash and Eggs (BTW it came with 3 eggs). As you can see in my pic, my eggs came as ordered. The corned beef had that requisite tang and I loved the crunch of it being browned. Their seasoned home potatoes were good. The right mix of peppers and cubed potatoes with ample season salt. You won't leave hungry after this breakfast. read more

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We love this place! It's our go-to spot after church almost every Sunday, and we're always so happy with the experience. The food is consistently delicious, and the service is always welcoming. All the servers are kind and attentive -- it's just a great way to start the day! read more

Great to be back here again. One of my favorite places. Skyler or server was the best so far. She is awesome. Waffle combo today with bacon. Eggs cooked over easy were perfect. Looking at all the older toys around the walls makes the ambiance fun. Thank you again Penfold's for another great breakfast. Thank you Skyler for the best service so far. I'll ask for your section next time I'm there. read more

Penfold's Café - Pooh, broncos and USC. What a mix. They also had bobs big boy and plenty of older toys. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

The service was good and quick. The prices reasonable. The food was good. It's your typical diner type of food. Would definitely come back. Pretty laid back, not too busy when we got there and were seated right away. read more

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My friends and I stopped by Penfold's Cafe in a Monday for brunch with a big group. We were seated outside, and it was a bit cold. We asked our server if we could move closer to the heaters, and she set us up closer so we could be more comfortable. We were able to quickly order our food, and they came out fast as well. The serving size was very fair, especially for the giant cinnamon roll. I personally ordered the Eggs Benedict and really enjoyed the flavor of the hollandaise sauce. The home style potatoes were also nice and crunchy with good flavor to them. I got to try a bit of the mess, and it was really good. I'd say it seemed like the most bang for your buck to have all that good food in one plate, and the three friends that ordered it all had to-go boxes. I'd definitely recommend Penfold's for a quick, quality, and delicious brunch. read more

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Long wait! But it was worth it! Penfolds menu is big and they offer breakfast lunch and dinner options! Our waitress was very nice and came back for refills frequently and was very sweet! Food was delicious and huge portions for the price read more

Penfold's Café - Bbq Bacon Cheese Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temecula, California

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