I love a cafe like this where you can feel so cozy but the food is a cut above the rest I had the steak dinner, it was delicious! A gem in Ramona. read more

Went here for dinner yesterday. Got the fried chicken salad, basic, 2/5 at best. Nothing special. Chicken tasted like it may have been frozen and had a taste as if the oil that it was fried in was old. Tried my boyfriend's messy burger and it was very good. We ate outside and it was nice. The hostess was incredibly sweet and the waitress was as well. Excellent customer service. read more

Made a reservation for a party of 5 at 11:30 a.m. for Mother's Day. The hostess was lovely and cleaned our table and seated us right away. This is where everything goes downhill. Our server was nice enough, but it took her quite a while to greet us. Even longer to take our order. In fact, when she asked to get our drink order we had already been sitting for so long we asked her to please just take our food order as well. She brought our drinks out, which was nice, but then we sat for an hour waiting for our food. We had all finished our drinks and she never came to ask if we would like refills. We lined our glasses up at the edge of our table hoping she would take the hint as she walked past us time and time again. Nope. We finally had to flag her down and ask for refills. We were all grouchy and starving. After an hour, 4/5th of our food came out and it was all cold. We were too hungry to send it back and wait another hour for hot food. The only entree that was even warm was my son's burger that came out 10 minutes after everything else. I get that it was Mother's Day, and that this place was going to be busier than usual. This is when additional staff should be scheduled so you don't make your diner's Mother's Day celebrations fall completely flat. So very disappointing. read more

We stopped in to Rachel's for a quick lunch on our way home from Julian. We we're quickly seated by our wonderful server. The restaurant is spacious and clean. Our food came quickly, hot and fresh. It wasn't easy to decide since their menu is diverse and Interesting. I settled on an omelette for lunch. It was filled with all the delicious ingredients and I left the restaurant with a full belly. I definitely recommend trying this. There is an ample parking in a dedicated parking lot for this restaurant. read more

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I finally got in to check out one of Ramona's newest restaurants, Rachel's Cafe & Eatery. I visited twice recently and enjoyed myself both times. The vibe is modern, relaxed and welcoming. All of the staff were so nice, genuine and hospitable. I appreciate that they take reservations online and have draft beer! There's a decent selection of wines by the glass. Local Ramona wineries are well represented on the list however by bottle only. The "Cocktails" portion of the menu might be a misnomer since they're using a soju based product at 48 proof. Your mileage may vary depending on your expectations. While some may scoff at the so-called tacky pin ball and claw machines, I thought they were fun to look at and not at all distracting. Restrooms were nicely appointed, spacious, clean and thoughtfully decorated. Most recently I had the Fish and Chips ($19) which were outstanding. Cod filets were thick, meaty and succulent with an exquisite crispy batter that I loved. Fries were hot and crispy, as they should be. The side of "house made remoulade" was unremarkable and tasted mostly of mayonnaise. That recipe needs to go back to the drawing board or be made in a different house. Previously I had ordered the Chicken Tomato Pesto Tortellini ($23) which turned out to be a pretty monotonous dish and a chore to eat. Small institutional tri-colored tortellini and excessively sauced. I had higher hopes for that one. I look forward to returning soon to try one of their burgers. I saw a few come out and they looked extraordinary! Biggest bummer for me was the added 4% fee to pay with my debit card. Overall a real nice establishment, I wish them great success. read more

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A fantastic new restaurant opened up in downtown Ramona. Right on Main Street . We had the pleasure of enjoying their food . Friendly service friendly , in a casual setting. Prices are reasonable, and parking in the back. Everything is made there. It is locally farmed fresh . read more

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Food was absolutely amazing at Rachel's cafe, best staff service I've had in Ramona, food was seasoned to perfection and very unique flavor. One of the best 2 meals I've tasted in a long time. I recommend the Cajun shrimp pasta and the honey chicken Mac and cheese. I definitely will be coming back and referring anyone to go here for a great meal and awesome staff. 1000/10 read more

Rachel's Cafe and Eatery - Cajun Shrimp Pasta - Diners Near Me - Ramona, California

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The building was very clean modern design and the servers did a good job but the only good thing I can say about the food is the dirty sodas are a nice option otherwise less than desired :( read more

The beef omelette was surprisingly and unexpectedly good. The host (serene?) was nice and warm, checked back and asked for feedback. The halloween decor was so much fun. While we were waiting on orders, we checked them out. To get five star, you need to get your coffee game elevated. Not talking espresso yet, but at least good filtered coffee. The one we had tasted like black water. read more

The drink was delicious. The soup was pretty good! The atmosphere is very cute but loud. They need to add some soft things like pillows or macrame on the walls. It just reverberates with noise when it gets full. Our server was great although she did say the numbers wrong in our final bill so I thought it was $43 for two bowls of soup and a drink instead of $34. She did automatically include a 20% tip. Even for a party of two. That's fine with me because that's what I normally tip but I was surprised. Just a good thing to know--tips are automatic and they're 20%. Anyhow it's a great addition to Ramona and I recommend it. Just know it's a busy, loud vibe. read more

Rachel's Cafe and Eatery - Tomato bisque with crusty Parmesan. - Diners Near Me - Ramona, California

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As huge fans of the owner's previous restaurant, we were truly hoping our second visit here would be the charm. Unfortunately, it was a disappointment. We arrived at slightly before 5 PM on a Saturday to an empty restaurant, and the meal that followed explained why. While beautifully presented, the food was surprisingly basic for how much ingredients each dish has and lacked flavor. Ground chicken shouldnt be used in a restaurant... there's no way to make it look or taste good. My gnocchi was inedibly salty, and my husband's burger left him with an upset stomach for the rest of the night. He's never one to complain, but he was incredibly let down with everything we ordered. We have immense respect for the owner and know the potential is there as we were huge fans of the food at her last location. We're writing this not to be harsh, but in the sincere hope that adjustments can be made. In a time when dining out is a luxury, the food has to deliver. We are rooting for them to turn things around. read more

We had heard this place had a couple of mixed reviews so we decided to come check it out for my Mom's birthday. The restaurant is cute in a farm chic style with a bakery case near the entrance. The hostess greeted us and led us to our table in the back of the restaurant and handed out our menus while we waited for our server. After 10 minutes my husband went to find someone to help us. Jess, our server, came right after that and apologized for the inconvenience. We ordered our food and also explained we were there celebrating a birthday. Jess said she'd check with Rachel and see what was available. We ordered Brussels sprouts for our appetizer, mom ordered the club sandwich with fries, hubs and I shared the Cobb salad with blue cheese. The Brussels sprouts were delicious, a little bit sweet and savory at the same time due to the pomegranate arils and shaved Parmesan cheese, roasted to perfection. Mom's sandwich looked good and she said it was very tasty as well as the fries, she ate it all! The Cobb salad was good, chicken was cooked perfectly and still warm as we ate it, also had eggs, avocado slices, bacon, tomatoes, blue cheese. The only ingredient missing (for me) was onions but it wasn't a deal breaker. The dressing was on the thin side and no blue cheese crumbles, average. I also ordered a brown sugar Boba, very good tea to flavoring ratio with a good amount of boba in it. Jess brought us our bill and hubby asked her about the birthday treat for my mother and we were told that the tartlets weren't available and if she liked she could have a scoop of ice cream instead. My mom politely declined and we left. Will we be back? Maybe after more of the kinks are worked out. read more

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Amazing food, friendly server, Brandy, and great with adults with disabilities. We will definitely eat here again!

Lots of outdoor seating; dog-friendly but no water bowls on their patios. Nice selection of alcoholic beverages, including local wines. Had the watermelon spritzer & Cobb salad. Interesting that they had take-out containers but NO disposable serviceware, really??? Service was OK & a server who was leaving stopped to be sure somebody had waited on us. Will return (w/o a dog) to check out the inside. read more

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Food was yummy (breakfast) and I'm not really a big breakfast fan, Serena was delightful and efficient, and it's a cozy, clean, and nicely decorated and warm atmosphere. read more

Stopped at my favorite restaurant in Ramona on 1/25/26, it was about 3:15pm and I just wanted to order a late lunch with a friend they make great vegan option burger. It was busy and we were patient no big deal, but the waitress acted like she hated us from the second we walked up, letting us know she is all by herself (we didn't ask) and anything you requested of her was met with unfriendliness. I didn't understand it we had no demands, no ill will, it seemed she was friendly with every other customer but us. I asked for water my my little dog and was met with more personal issues by her. She never once said hi, have a nice day, smiled, come again. It made me sad because I usually go every Sunday to Rachel's to eat after I hike in the local mountains. I had never seen this waitress before and I hope I never do again. read more

I have ate at Rachel's plenty of times and will never stop. The food is amazing, the drinks are phenomenal, the service is great, and the environment is beautiful. I have never once been disappointed with Rachel's. This place is exactly what Ramona needed. Good food, coffee, service. Favorite place in town for sure. Rachel keep doing what you're doing! read more

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Everytime i've gone to rachels the food really isn't that good. I really want to like the place but for the price there are much better places in town to eat. The service is friendly though. read more

I was visiting from out of town and went to Rachel's because another restaurant had water pressure issues and had to close early. What a stroke of luck that was! I'm very picky about what I eat and how it's prepared. Rachel's was so accommodating and presented my meal beautifully. We never waited long, we were attended to, and they even brought out more heaters , because we asked to sit outside, and there was a bit of chill. Each plate is prepared deliciously and beautifully. No complaints here! I went back multiple times to meet up with friends. It's a wonderful place with excellent service, good people , and great food. read more

Rachel's Cafe and Eatery - Crème Brûlée - Diners Near Me - Ramona, California

Visited this cafe today and really enjoyed it. We tried the coffee flight and it was such a fun/delicious experience. We ate the classic French toast and meat lovers omelet. Both were very tasty. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. A great find! read more

Rachel's Cafe and Eatery - Coffee flight - Diners Near Me - Ramona, California

Delicious. Also a great spot for date night. We ordered the pasta and Anthony's burger. Worth it!

A much needed addition to Ramona! This place is amazing! Exactly the type of place this small town needed! It's clean and modern with a small town feel. I have owned a small business in Ramona for 17 years and the dine in options are slim. I get the burgers there for lunch and they do not disappoint you could tell the parties are made in house and the brioche buns taste like they were just baked! But my absolute fav is the pork chop with mashed potato's, the glaze is amazing and the chop is cooked just right. The service is amazing and everyone is very friendly. I got the pleasure of having Rachel actually serve us one day and you would not have known she was the owner what a friendly, kind and genuine person. We also had our employee Christmas party here they had three people serving us the whole time and everything was cooked to perfection especially their delicious wings. I go there at least once a week and I can never wait to go back. read more

We've eaten at Rachel's twice now and both times have been amazing. Excellent food, great service, good atmosphere. It's become our favorite eatery in Ramona! #RachelsCafe #buzzybooth read more

Rachel's Cafe and Eatery - Flat iron steak, rare, with herbed butter, mashed potatoes and carrots - Diners Near Me - Ramona, California

Rachel's is a great place to sit and have a great meal. We went with a larger group, 4 adults and 2 kids, and the service was prompt, polite and quick. Everything we ordered was prepared perfectly, everyone enjoyed their meals. I had the steak frittes and the steak was cook absolutely perfectly. My wife had the gnocchi and it was amazing, the sauce was define and the dumplings were perfect. Even the kiddos loved their burgers and fries. read more

Service was decent and ambience was nice. Good selection of items for lunch. My friend got the salmon salad which looked great. I got the roast beef dip sandwich which was not good. What I got was a 1/4" slab of beef between two pieces of bread with some onions and cheese. Meat was chewy and unappetizing. I asked for a side salad instead of fries, I got the fries. After a short while the server brought the salad dressing but still no salad. I ended up having to ask for it. Not impressed. Won't be back. read more

Been for dinner and breakfast now. Staff is always attentive and friendly. Food and drinks are really good. read more

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Wonderful presentation. Very kind staff - but light on menu knowledge. Solid beer and wine with saki on an infused cocktails. The drink menu will list "vodka, tequila, whiskey " but it is sake-based. Appetizer: won ton taco Perfect presentation, excellent flavor and construction Mains: Chicken pot pie Beautiful presentation. Thin gravy - almost soup like. Watch out - the bowl comes right from the oven. DON'T TOUCH Bourbon pork chop Excellent presentation. The glaze is wonderful. The pork was overcooked - What a shame Desert: Brownie Sundae Yum! read more

We had a delicious late lunch/early dinner today. The meals were beautifully prepared and perfect for a late afternoon! The atmosphere was also very charming, clean and neat. The bathrooms were adorable. Should you find yourself in Ramona try this place. read more

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We had the best Retirement Party at Rachel's! When trying to work with other restaurants in Ramona and trying to accomodate a large party Rachel's was by far the easiest and nicest to deal with. I called the owner (Rachel) and explained what I was looking for. She was amazing and extremely helpful. The day of the party we were immediately greeted and our table was ready to go. Right away our server brought waters to the table with these soft warm buttery rolls. Once our party of 20 people arrived they got appetizers on the table. They had a large variety of drinks and appetizers. So many options to choose from and budget friendly. We ordered a steak dinner with mashed potatoes and carrots! Absolutely delicious! Our entire experience was perfect! Thank you, Rachel's for making our friends retirement party comfortable and memorable! Great service! read more

Rachel's Cafe and Eatery - Diners Near Me - Ramona, California

I ordered the chicken pot pie and it was superb. Flaky crust and piping hot chicken and veggies inside. The stack of onion rings were cooked to order and delicious- good size onions and crunchy batter. Attentive service and outside and inside seating . Great choice of desserts We will be back! read more

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Amazing place. My family and I love everything. The food is delicious and Ns. Rachel is the best #RachelsCafe #buzzybooth

We came twice in two days. The menu is wide ranging and everything was delicious. Vibes are immaculate. Will return next time we are in town! read more

Watch out for illegal charges on the bill! The Prime Rib and Salmon Salad were both great, as was the service...right up until we got the bill. We had 3 overcharges, only 1 of which was fixed when we inquired: -Prime Rib on menu $40, charged $45 (fixed) -Baked Potato included with Prime Rib, charged $2 (not fixed) -Mysteriously the bill jumped by another $3. Was told this is what the credit card company charges, yet this was not on the receipt or the menu (not fixed) Don't be a coward like me and agree to a bill that is incorrect. Honest mistakes happen, but when 3 mistakes happen in their favor and they don't fix 66% of them to the tune of almost an extra 10%, that's not a good sign. We won't be coming back. read more

Rachel's Cafe and Eatery - Illegal Charges that were not fixed. - Diners Near Me - Ramona, California

A disappointment. Service was not warm or inviting. There are arcade games inexplicably right there in the small dining room. And of course, 3 big TVs, one showing a basketball game. Aside from a few booths, the chairs throughout are those cheap, hard metal chairs that just make you want to leave. Likewise, the loud modern country radio music is what you expect in Ramona, but doesn't exactly make for a relaxing meal. The appetizer was undercooked. The entree was lukewarm, bland and underseasoned. The bread rolls were ridiculously chewy. The salad, at least made with fresh ingredients, was served with a plastic cup of dressing instead of being properly dressed in the kitchen. The texture of the dessert was off. You want a new restaurant to succeed, but I can't find a reason to return, particularly given how expensive it is. As the bright neon sign on the wall in the dining room reads, "Life is too short to eat bad food." Sorry to report that this new cafe carries on the town's tradition of culinary mediocrity. read more

This is the first time we have tried Rachel's for dinner. We ordered the Chicken Parm and the Maple Bourbon Pork Chop. There were only a couple of tables filled in the restaurant but our food took about 30 minutes to be served. The chicken on the Chicken Parm was good. Didn't understand the big slice of burnt cheese under it though. The pasta sauce was unremarkable. The pork chop was over cooked and the vegetables were buried in the (cold) mashed potatoes under the pork chop. We don't like wasting food but we didn't even bother bringing the leftovers home. While they do have heated outside seating we noticed that they allowed a couple seated near us to bring two large dogs into the restaurant. Our server was very friendly and answered all of our questions. We did notice on the bottom of the menu in very small print that they charge more if you pay by card. We won't be returning anytime soon. read more

I am so impressed with the quality of food, presentation and friendliness here at Rachel's. Simply delicious, and my new go to spot for lunch read more

Food and service are consistently great every time we visit! The restaurant is clean and has a calm vibe. If you'd prefer to avoid the sounds of pinball and arcade games, there's a quieter seating area inside -- though we didn't mind the noise at all. The staff is always a pleasure to interact with, and the food is fresh, flavorful, and reliably delicious. We love Rachel's! read more

Food is great, portions are large and staff very friendly are wonderful! Highly recommend this restaurant.

This restaurant is a great addition to the community! Came here for lunch, The calamari was like nothing I've ever had before, so different but delicious and full of flavor. Also ordered the Lobster Mac and Cheese, it was phenomenal! Not to rich and was the perfect portion. Ended up getting the Chocolate Lava Cake at the end, it did not disappoint and was gone before I could get a picture!. Staff is super friendly, great atmosphere, Definitely recommend! read more

Rachel's Cafe and Eatery - Lobster Mac & Cheese (Split in 2) - Diners Near Me - Ramona, California

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This is a new restaurant in Ramona. MaKaylee was our server. She was WONDERFUL, friendly, and knowledgeable. She offered us guidance and made some recommendations. She recommended the prime rib sandwich which two (2) of us ordered. I'm glad I did! The sandwich was yummy! She also recommended the fruit tart for dessert. Once again, I'm glad we followed her guidance for the art was OUTSTANDING! Good food, excellent service. This is a restaurant to watch! read more