Right in the heart of Historic Ramona sits Ramona Cafe. It is the classic diner with all the fixings. Retro decor, friendly staff, and good food. Now that we live in Ramona, we have been venturing out and trying the different eating establishments. This place is like Cheers, where everyone knows your name. It has a great vibe and decent prices. The plates are HUGE and definitely shareable. I have been here a few times now, and I always really like what I order, with one exception: I am not a fan of their biscuits. I have tried on a few occasions and they do not do it for me. Today's was really not palatable. You can tell it was overworked and not cooked properly. You could still taste raw flour. It stuck to the plate it was on; that's how poorly cooked it was. On the happy side, we had great breakfasts. I ordered something different today, their Au Gratin omelette. It tasted great, but did not taste anything like Au Gratin potatoes. I would order it again. We also had chicken-fried steak with gravy and a chorizo scramble. Both were tasty and super filling. I understand their cinnamon rolls are out of this world. Since I rarely eat sweet things, I have yet to take a bite. Hoping next time I go out with friends, someone orders one. There is outdoor seating, and the establishment is dog-friendly. So bring Fido along and enjoy a meal. *Please excuse the photo. I forgot to take one before I started eating my omelette. You can see how dry the biscuit was in the next photo. read more

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Came here the other day and had such a great experience! We had a party of six and the staff was super accommodating! Inside the restaurant is super welcoming and home-style atmosphere. The menu is huge in the best way, with so many options to choose from! Our waitress was incredibly sweet, checked on us just the right amount, and our food came out perfectly. I got the French toast and it was so good! Fluffy, buttery, and the portions were super generous! Also, if you're an iced coffee person, I would definitely recommend! It was massive, tasted great, and they even offered cups so we could take the rest to go! Overall, this place was amazing for breakfast and I'd absolutely recommend it. Can't wait to come back and try the lunch menu next time! read more

Ramona Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ramona, California

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Cami is by far the best server! So much fun and so sweet! Had the best recommendations. We for sure be back next time we are up here. And for sure grab a cinnamon roll! Old school atmosphere. Perfect cafe. read more

Ramona Cafe - Best spot ever! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ramona, California

We called ahead and they reserved a table for our party for brunch. They have a nice menu for breakfast items. I got the farmhouse skillet. They were able to alter it to my liking. I got the gravy on the side, which was really good. I think, for me, with it on it it could have been too much. But with me having it on the side, I was able to add it to my liking. Without it, it tasted rather bland. But either the gravy, it was quite delicious. The staff there were all friendly and helpful. They definitely showed patience with the group I was with haha read more

Ramona Cafe - The Farmhouse Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ramona, California

We come to Ramona Cafe every time we get a chance to go to Ramona. Food and service is always good and super friendly. read more

Ramona Cafe - 2/3 chopped steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ramona, California

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I was in Ramona, CA (San Diego) visiting my sick brother. I wanted to try a local breakfast place so he recommended the Ramona Cafe at 628 Main St, Ramona, CA 92065. He told me it was his favorite restaurant. So I went there two days and what an experience. The menu covered breakfast, lunch and dinner. Just about anything you wanted, it was there. The first day I had to try the 1/2 Lb cinnamon roll, as featured on a TV show. It was incredible, fresh made, lots of cinnamon and frosting. I only ate about 1/4 of it due to its size. I enjoyed a senior ham and cheese omelette with potatoes and a biscuit. The star of the meal was the home made salsa. The omelette was faboulos-great quality ingredients and cooked the way I liked it. The second visit I had their house specialty-seafood omelette filled with crab and shrimp. This was real crab, not the imitation you find in most restaurants. I give the omelette 5 Stars. I even tried the pancakes, which I really liked-thin, not thick or fluffy, my favorite style. I even had a slice of the boysenberry apple Pie. One of the best pies I've tasted! Quality ingredients that was not store bought. The restaurant itself has been around for many years. It is very rustic looking inside but clean and well maintained. The service is outstanding. On the first day I had a very nice server that made sure that I was provided with excellent service. The second day I had a young lady named Kelsey who really was very attentive and polite. The owner of the store was also working, serving customers. The restaurant had a lot of customers, so I checked out what they were ordering such as sandwiches and other items. If I lived in Ramona, I would be visiting the Ramona Cafe often. I therefore HIGHLY RECOMMEND it! read more

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Great Diner in the downtown area of Ramona. Massive cinnamon rolls and great Chorizo Scramble plate. Friendly Service.5 starts!

Like this place. The Seafood Omelette, the French Toast, Pecan Cinnamon Roll, the Double Bacon Cheeseburger, the Taco Salad, and too many new dishes that are yummy. They are dog friendly and have no problem making up a hamburger paddy for our dog while we sit outside and watch the classic cars drive by. read more

We ventured out to Ramona for a morning breakfast and wanted to patronize a local restaurant not a corporate restaurant store. Ramona cafe did not disappoint us. A local restaurant with lots of historical and local flair. The Garden skillet breakfast was awesome. Generous portions and attentive support servers. Their greetings and smiles were in abundant supply! read more

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Don't let this country charm fool you. Your eggs Benedict is an $18.95 egg McMuffin with a splash of Hollandaise sauce and school cafeteria style plates, cups and silverware.. seriously it could've been a lunchable. I was embarrassed but a guest took me there. 2 people, burnt hash browns later $50 ! And you're packed in like sardines for all the other "hopefully it's better than Denny's" customers. Ooof read more

Visiting Ramona from out of town. Came here based on Yelp reviews. Definitely was not disappointed. Food was great with good size servings. Waiters were super nice and eager to help you in any way they could. We ordered the chicken fried steak, cinnamon rolls, steak salad, French toast, and pancakes. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. Our experience at the Ramona Cafe was one of the highlights of our trip as we felt warmly welcomed and the staff was so pleasant, down-to-earth, and kind. Looking forward to returning next time!!!! read more

This was a great breakfast spot. Their cinnamon rolls are soooo good. Everything we ordered was delicious and portions were huge. The waitress was very nice and service was great! read more

Ramona Cafe - Cinnamon-Pecan Roll. HUGE!!! enough for at least 3 people - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ramona, California

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Amazing cafe where you can sit inside or outside. You pick a table and sit down - no hostess. I love that! We had Amber as our server, and she was super accommodating and friendly! I had the Baja Scramble- sooo good! It was a lot of food, and I couldn't finish it all. But I'm having the leftovers for breakfast now at my house and loving the scramble once again! I can't wait to be up in Ramona, so I can go there again! read more

Ramona Cafe - Corn tortillas and homemade salsa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ramona, California

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We very much enjoy our breakfasts at Ramona Cafe. We try to make it in once a month or so. The food is always good! The owner is super friendly too! read more

Came here on New Year's Eve. Really great customer service! Had the jalapeño burger and an order of their gigantic cinnamon roll. Great flavor on the burger but was lacking the kick. Cinnamon roll tasted delicious just wish the icing doused the whole thing. Overall great options and will be coming back! read more

Oh, honestly, update the Yelp "about us" section. The place had the same owner for MANY (30+ years?) BUT has had 2 new owners recently (in 2023 & 2024)...even tho' not much has changed Breakfasts are the best. Unfortunately, limited (aka boring) GF lunch & dinner options...Sorry! read more

The cinnamon roll was actually very delicious. Not just a gimmick. Big and also very tasty read more

Ramona Cafe - Cinnamon roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ramona, California

Good food and excellent service. You can still order breakfast items for lunch. We ordered the Denver omelet. Food portions were awesome! It comes with a choice of toast and potatoes read more

Ramona Cafe - Denver omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ramona, California

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We drove from Valley Center and did a hike in cuyamaca. And we definitely had to stop at the Ramona Cafe again for their delicious Seafood omelette. The service here is amazing, well in Ramona don't pass up the opportunity to come into this restaurant for the best service. You feel so welcome from the moment you walk in the door. read more

Ramona Cafe - Seafood omelet, this is a must try. Simply Delicious - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ramona, California

Came here for a meeting and it was recommended by a local and she was spot on! The service was awesome and so family oriented, everyone was helping out. Our waitress gave us her top 5 and she was perfect with her recommendations! We ordered vegetarian omelettes but add bacon and it was awesome. The portions are huge and the omelette come with potatoes and onions and toast. Our coffee cups were never empty and the wait staff (including the owner) were always so helpful. They have an indoor and outdoor section so it's a great place to bring a pup too! Parking was super easy, there is plenty on the Main Street and a parking lot to the side of it. Overall totally recommend this place next time you're stopping by Ramona!! read more

If you're looking for a good home style cooked meal with massive portions then you've come to the right place. Home of the blue ribbon pecan cinnamon rolls and their famous chicken cordon bleu. Family owned and operated this is a great place to stop for any meal on your antique, farm stand, or winery tour of Ramona. Simply delicious comfort food with great service, you'll feel right at home in this cozy little restaurant right on Main Street. read more

Ramona Cafe - Pumpkin spice cinnamon role with a side of bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ramona, California

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Great food good service good location just a lovely place I highly recommend the corn beef hash, and it should be well done and chicken fried steak read more

On a rainy Thursday night we gave it a try and all expectations were met! Diner feel..check Diner menu..check Friendly, knowledgeable staff..check Large portions of delicious comfort food..check We had: the liver and onions with mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli, and cornbread with a house salad. Yum! and the fish and chips, yum too! We took enough leftovers home for dinner the next night too. We're looking forward to our next visit read more

The service was very friendly! Servers and bussers were so kind. Everything was delicious. Yummy mimosas read more

Ramona Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ramona, California

WoW! We both ordered the chicken fried steak with eggs and hashbrowns. It's probably one of if not the best chicken fried steaks I've ever had. Hand made in a world of pre-ordered and the pepper gravy has just a hint of pepper but with an oh so ever tiny bit of sweetness to it. Asked for the salsa for the hash browns, which was also made in-house, and some of the best I've ever had! Great flyer with just enough kick! We've already decided on a return trip to Ramona just to try more items! The service was FAST, especially for everything being made in-house and as friendly as it could be. Five stars across the board from me and the wife! read more

Ramona Cafe - Made from Scratch daily Pecan Cinnamon Roll. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ramona, California

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WoW! We both ordered the chicken fried steak with eggs and hashbrowns. It's probably one of if not the best chicken fried steaks I've ever had. Hand made in a world of pre-ordered and the pepper gravy has just a hint of pepper but with an oh so ever tiny bit of sweetness to it. Asked for the salsa for the hash browns, which was also made in-house, and some of the best I've ever had! Great flyer with just enough kick! We've already decided on a return trip to Ramona just to try more items! The service was FAST, especially for everything being made in-house and as friendly as it could be. Five stars across the board from me and the wife! read more

Ramona Cafe - Homemade Chicken Fried Steak with hashbrowns, cheesy scrambled eggs, and sourdough toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ramona, California

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Always excellent. Food is always good and waitresses are friendly and competent. We are regulars read more

Delicious comfort food, nice atmosphere and great service. All day breakfast! Country fried steak is awesome and the burgers are great! read more

Nice cafe on Main Street. The cinnamon roll was so good!! Our waitress was very sweet.

Best eggs Benedict I've ever had! Great service, been thinking about this place since I had brunch here months ago, 10/10 food, service and atmosphere. read more

We truly loved our experience! The young ladies that serviced our large group were on it, they went above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience!!! They provided us with EXCELLENT Customer Service! Our servers were not only attentive and friendly but also provided fantastic recommendations. The food was outstanding, and cooked to order! There were no complaints everyone received what they ordered. Very budget friendly! Portions were very well served! We'll definitely be back! read more

Ramona Cafe's food and customer service is amazing, the ambiance is inviting and friendly. We drop in for a quick meal here and there and we leave satisfied every time. Would recommend this cafe to locals and visitors for casual dining, we appreciate the owner reaching out about any concerns! read more

Super friendly service one of the best seafood omelettes I've had - What a wonderful surprise to find this hidden gem ! I will venture back again just to visit Ramona Cafe I'd highly recommend it. read more

My mom and I decided to stop by and check out Ramona Café today. We both got some meals and they were good but this review is mostly about this famous cinnamon roll. I was expecting a lot with it being $11 for one roll. We got home and I pulled this bad boy out l, just from the visual it wasn't looking good. I wasn't expecting much because it had almost 0 frosting. Let me tell you it tasted drier than the Sierra desert. I've never needed a drink more in my life , who wants to have a cinnamon roll with no frosting? That's the whole point of a cinnamon roll. I wish I could get my $11 back. read more

This is a good breakfast joint if your on your way to the mountains the desert. Service was good, ambiance was nice and homey I like the DIY frames on the wall and the large cinnamon breakfast with sausage as my side choice was good would have been better if the thing was moist and freshly bake but it was little bit on a dry side. Overall I'll come back and try other stuff on their menu. I read more

Ramona Cafe - Cinnamon Pecan Roll with side of sausages. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ramona, California

We loved it! Authentic, small town diner. Great food & service. We will go every time we are in the area. Highly recommended!

The food is delicious, we came here three days straight for breakfast! The pecan cinnamon roll is divine- a must! The various skillets are huge and yummy- split it! Service is fantastic! Highly recommend ! read more

Went midweek for breakfast. Service was friendly and good. Not as it used to be. Food was tasteless and bland. Salt, ketchup, hot sauce, nothing helped. The ham in my scramble was awful, and the hash browns tasted like the grill had old grease on it. The toast was the only tasty thing I had. And the apricot jam in the jar....it came with a plastic spoon. It was obviously used by others prior to me. Imagining someone biting into their toast and spreading more jam with the spoon from the jar, Unsanitary, please provide packets or not at all. Drove 30 minutes to get there, definitely not returning. read more

Ramona Cafe truly captures that small-town charm. My family and I have been going there for years, the food is always good - fresh, homemade and full of flavor. Their breakfast are unbeatable and their portions are generous! Don't forget to order their CINNAMON ROLLS!! read more

I visited the Ramona Cafe with a friend for breakfast as she lives nearby. I enjoy supporting local mom and pop establishments so I was excited to try this restaurant. The ambiance is very low key. Photos from the surrounding area and local law enforcement and fire protection agencies lined the walls. I could tell that no updates have been made recently but it added to the charm of the place. I consider myself a connoisseur of chicken fried steak so I knew I had to try it. I ordered it with over medium eggs and wheat toast. Unfortunately I was underwhelmed. The gravy was a little bland and the coating of the steak wasn't seasoned very well. I added lots of pepper to give it some more flavor. It was OK. One egg was cooked perfectly while the other was overcooked. The potatoes were also on the bland side. This is the first restaurant where I received only a single piece of toast. Disappointed as the strawberry jam was amazing. The folks next to our table ordered the cinnamon roll and it was huge. I almost ordered that too but decided against it. Dalia was our waitress. She was attentive and pleasant; she did her job but didn't go out of her way to make our visit more memorable. Will I come back. . .maybe. I usually like to give places another opportunity to change my first impression before I decide to not return. I wish I could give it two and a half stars but I will round up to be nice. read more

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