Favorite brunch spot in San Diego. No flashy Instagram photo ops, no weird niche that screams "we try too hard". Just solid food, quick service, and a good value (even in this economy). I love their chorizo bowl, Benedict, or the ability to make my own dish with the affordable sides menu (hashbrowns + hollandaise is the best!) Ive dabbled in their lunch menu and really enjoyed it, especially the potato soup! I usually crave breakfast food when im here, though Make sure you get the megamosa- a giant mimosa, its perfect any time of the day. read more

Sheldon's Service Station - Megamosa (large mimosa) - Cafes Near Me - La Mesa, California

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I met some friends here for breakfast on Sunday morning. It was busy, but not overwhelmingly so. We ordered at the counter, took our number, and then had no trouble finding a nice table under the covered seating area. Some planters or other decor on the patio might liven up the space a bit. Sheldon's has a large breakfast / brunch / lunch menu, offers an assortment of baked goods, as well as lots of drinks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. It is situated in a former gas station, and I love how the space has been repurposed. The service was fine and appropriate. Our food came out very quickly. My breakfast bowl was freshly & simply prepared. The hash browns were a little dry, but the salsa & guacamole helped to jazz up the whole thing. Without the salsa, it did not have a whole lot of flavor, but it was edible, and also reasonably priced at $12.05. The soup and sandwich and açai bowl both looked fresh as well. My companions enjoyed their food. All in all, this is a cute place for a quick bite to eat in a pleasant and casual atmosphere when you're in the La Mesa area. Mahalo! read more

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Best lattes in town (and I'm a snob about that), and always the sweetest staff. Just love this place! All outdoor coveted seating, but they have ample heaters so it's cozy even if it's chilly outside, and cool even when it's warm. read more

My sister was flexed at work and texted me the question "wanna grab breakfast? It was only 8:30am and even though I don't usually eat this early, I don't miss an opportunity to bond with family! We opted to eat outside on such a beautiful Friday morning! It's a tad cool so we sat under the heaters but not getting the direct heat...just right. We both got Cortados for caffeine. And for calories she got the breakfast sandwich and I, Sheldon's Breakfast Bowl. Boy those wide bacon strips were crunchy ! Not too salty and not overly cooked. Requested the eggs to be over easy so the yolk still bleeds onto the smallish hash browns that are hiding underneath. The patio area is bright and lively with conversation. We were seated with an unobstructed view of the street. The order arrived fast but the serving size were underwhelming. My sister has eaten lunch here before so when I suggested we go here, she was ok with it. read more

Sheldon's Service Station - Breakfast Bowl with thick Bacon - Cafes Near Me - La Mesa, California

Looking for a place to have breakfast, I came across Sheldon's Service Station. It is a nice area, lots of space to sit outside and the service was nice and quick. Food was good as well. You need to go to the register to order your meal, pay and then you grab a number for your table. I really like this way of service, which cuts down the time you get served. Would have loved some more ambiance, decorations and music. If you are in the area, please try them out and share your own experiences. Happy meals! read more

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Love the Avo toast here, coffee is good and the place is nothing fancy but serves it's purpose. Service is great!

I got a few items from this place after a hike. The bagel and lox (my favorite of the two), caprese and avocado toast, banana nut muffin and a chai tea latte. The food was really good! Service was quick! I was shocked I'd never seen this place before. No real complaints, the food was really good, maybe a touch expensive for what we got. read more

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Solid little breakfast spot with great eats and coffee. It's the kind of place that reminds ya how awesome local businesses can be. The service was great and avo toast was super tasty. read more

Just average food, seating is outside. Service was friendly and prompt. People love this place for the location and environment. My breakfast burrito was plain and the salsa was very mild chipotle flavor. My wife really likes the salsa. read more

Great vibe, great spot, and great food. The spinach wrap breakfast burrito is solid and very filling, the bowls are popular for good reason, and the eggs benedict are tasty. Service was great and fast. read more

I live in OB and don't venture out much! But I gotta say had a very nice lunch at Sheldon's... absolutely loved the vibe, coffee food and the service... bonus points for awesome patio... will definitely come back and study next time. Not sure if I like the parking meters but we will survive! read more

Not a bad option but not somewhere I'd rush back for. Located on the end of the main street in downtown La Mesa, they have a huge outdoor patio so seating wasn't an issue at all when I went on a Tues at 12:30. You order at the counter, get a number and they bring your food out to you. They have a lot of options for drinks that are coffee and tea based. For food they have the standard breakfast options, sandwiches and salads. They have a small assortment of baked goods as well. I got the half turkey sandwich and a side of fruit. The bread on the sandwich was sourdough and had a good flavor. It was toasted but didn't come warm at all. It felt like it was toasted a whole ago. The sandwich components were cheese, lettuce, tomato, turkey and a cranberry aioli. I thought the cranberry flavor would come through more but was very lightly there. The fruit was standard mix of pineapple, watermelon and orange. The prices are pretty high for what you get. My meal after tax and tip was close to $13 and the portion isn't huge. read more

Sheldon's Service Station - Half turkey sandwich and fruit - Cafes Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Had the chicken caprese panini and it was out of this world! Great portion size for the price, stacked with chicken, absolutely delicious flavors. Loved it! read more

I'm sure I've reviewed this breakfast spot before but I'm going to hype up their muffins once again. Their muffins are to die for! So moist and big on size! I crave it every now and then so we go there about every two months to feed my cravings. My favorite flavor is the chocolate muffin. Second place is lemon poppy. The blueberry and cranberry muffins come in third and finally we have the banana nut muffin read more

Sheldon's Service Station - Cafes Near Me - La Mesa, California

Casual breakfast spot, but nothing tastes like quality here. I got the Sheldon's breakfast bowl, nothing stood out in terms of flavor. The avocado toast was surprisingly flavorless and the matcha is average. I wouldn't have chosen to come here if my friends hadn't picked this place. It's the most average/basic food money can buy. I won't be returning as there are plenty of other tastier options out there. The lady at the counter who took my order was nice, but the girl who was bringing out food and drinks didn't even say what she was bringing, she just dumped it at our table of 6 without clarifying what anything was, which made it very confusing trying to figure out whose drink was whose. read more

All menu prices have increased, not reflected on web page. At these prices I'd prefer service at my table, rather than standing in long line with only 1 person taking orders. Food came super fast. Omelet was very basic, not much flavor. Fruit was ok, not the freshest. Thai latte had ample sprinkle of nutmeg, which I didn't like. With all the metal materials on patio, sound is amplified. Parking is the usual LM Vlg challenge with meters & scarcity. I won't be returning. read more

What a disappointment :/ Went for brunch and had high hopes. Ordered the Avocado toast special of the day with added poached egg, which was Mexican street corn The slice of bread was very thin and hardly any avocado - almost all corn mixture. Worse yet was the "poached" egg was basically hard boiled. Will not be back. read more

My favorite La Mesa breakfast spot, and I really like they're coffee Second best part is outside seating right on La Mesa blvd. ( and of course pet friendly, so fiona approved) read more

Sheldon's Service Station - BLT and soup side - Cafes Near Me - La Mesa, California

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If you want a cheap meal without the frills, come here! I got an the beet avocado toast expecting a thick piece of bread and abundant toppings but got an average piece of toast, average flavors and average toppings. Nothing out of this world or anything. The vanilla matcha with almond milk was as expected. The outside patio can get crowded at peak brunch times and the ambiance is really just overall average. read more

Food: Like crashing ur fav neighbor's kitchen for breakfast or lunch, with perfect hash browns, crip baked bacon & humbly toasted sourdough. Blueberry Muffins to live for with or sans butter. They specialize in coffees, Blueberry-Cranberry, Banana & Chocolate Muffins & Avocado Toasts. Service: Best ever---tables immediately bussed, table availability constant, dog water bowls everywhere! Cashier could not be more helpful & pleasant. Staff work harmoniously, ever attending to tides of customers. Ambiance: Plenty al fresco dining in duos, single & more. Located in heart of La Mesa on La Mesa Blvd.. Although Sheldon's does not need any more recommendations, I highly recommend you visit here soon! read more

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Comfortable place with plenty of outdoor seating. Great place to have a conversation over coffee without feeling rushed.

What a gem! I absolutely love this place, even more so because I can walk to it from my house. I try and go every weekend on my day off. My usual is an iced brown sugar and spice latte and a lemon poppyseed muffin. The latte is always consistent and delicious. And what I feel like this place should be famous for is that muffin. THE BEST MUFFIN and it's not even close. I've never had one that's so fresh and tender and moist. It's honestly a perfect 10/10 muffin. I've gotten a breakfast burrito, panini, blta, and baked potato soup and they're all really good. If anything I would say the burrito was my least favorite of the bunch, but it's still a good solid burrito. Service is always top notch, everyone is friendly. And they have plenty of outdoor seating as well which has always been clean every time I've come. read more

The food is always fresh and hot, and the service is friendly. Also love the honey and lavender latte's. read more

Sheldon's Service Station - Breakfast burrito - Cafes Near Me - La Mesa, California

Affordable breakfast with comfortable outdoor seating with a cute view of the downtown area. I'm now a regular at Sheldon's because the breakfast is always delicious, staff are attentive, and there's always new food to try. All the coffee variations I've tried have been exceptional. I would summarize my experience with Sheldon's as positive, reliable, and relaxing. read more

The atmosphere is great and the food/coffee is pretty good. My main issue is that every time the food comes out, it has a rancid oily smell. I've gone many times and unfortunately, it always hits me the same way. But locals love this spot! read more

Umm, I just ordered a bagel and lox from this place and when I opened the box I was greeted with greenish brown fish. I don't think it's supposed to look like this. Really bummed because this was almost $20 give or take and now I'm scared to eat the bagel. Not sure what happened. I threw it out. An expensive mistake. Don't think I'll be back. read more

Sheldon's Service Station - Off colored fish - Cafes Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Had a great panini of the day. Busy on a Sunday morning, wish the table saving policy would be enforce, but that's on the customers not the staff. Staff was polite and helpful. read more

Nice place for simple fare served on an airy patio facing a street which makes for good people watching and conversation. The daily specials never disappoint. The chicken caprese panini is always on the menu and a good option, especially if accompanied by their gazpacho if available. Wouldn't recommend ordering the corn chips as a side with any sandwich as they aren't homemade, but rather grocery store bagged quality. read more

Sheldon's Service Station - Chicken caprese panini with gazpacho - Cafes Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Went here with my women's group, 13 people Everyone got food and drinks and enjoyed it. I got the Cobb and I have to say good sized portion and delicious Lots of seating that is pup friendly. I got an Arnold Palmer and it was good. Good spot for groups, singles, families, pretty much anyone. read more

Sheldon's Service Station - Cafes Near Me - La Mesa, California

Great spot in La Mesa to grab brunch! Their service is fast and easy! You order at the front then seat yourself and they bring your order to you. I ordered the breakfast burrito and it was so filling! I love how it comes with fresh fruit. Outdoor seating only! read more

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I've been coming to Sheldon's since the first day it opened, huge fan of their blueberry muffins and vanilla americanos. Service is always great the owner is very attentive and friendly he loves getting to know the people in the community. They have a reward program you can sign up for lets you earn point and redeem for some of the menu items. read more

Since Sheldon's opened it's continued to evolve and only for the better. (Although I do miss the almond paste filled bear claw, had to be a supplier thing). Great food and coffee drinks and we've yet to find a "great time"' to get seated immediately as they stay busy with patrons. Located at the top Area of the downtown shopping & eating establishments makes it easy to find parking close by though to which is a plus. Nice patio cover helps during any inclement weather also. read more

Rate 4.5 The menu is very simple but the food is delicious. We ordered the following Sheldon's Benedict - 2 Poached Eggs, Thick Cut Bacon and Roma Tomato served on an English muffin and Topped with Fresh Hollandaise Breakfast Sandwich - 2 scrambled eggs, 2 slices of bacon, Choice of Cheese and Dijonnaise Our beverages Nutty Professor (mexican chocolate + hazelnut) Mexican mocha The drinks were delicious! I like the Nutty Professor concoction! The food was yummy too!!! The Benedict was perfect!! This establishment was very welcoming! I think the owner was even chatting with customers, I liked that, a great way to connect and meet those dine at the restaurant. We will be back again!!! read more

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Order at the counter, seat yourself. This spot is perfect for a casual meet up or a solo meal! Service was friendly and food was absolutely delicious (and reasonably priced). They have both breakfast and lunch options as well as a coffee bar and baked goods. Get a homemade muffin. Omg. The double chocolate chip was dessert. It was so good. I'm eyeing the banana nut for next time! I enjoyed a panini. The special of the day was a pastrami that was delicious. The sandwiches come with a side of chips, salad or fruit. Love this chill spot to dine and relax over a nice meal! read more

Sheldon's Service Station - Menu - Cafes Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Great little spot for a sandwich- delicious. Service wasn't great, but it made sense because they were quite busy but had minimum staff. read more

The staff is always so nice and welcoming. I've had their sandwiches and coffee and both are so good! The Matcha is AMAZING, I was apprehensive of trying it since I didnt see any pictures of it on yelp but I gave it a try and it was so good. I wish I would've gotten a bigger size. read more

Sheldon's Service Station - Perfect dark green matcha - Cafes Near Me - La Mesa, California

an old gas station turned into a cute casual cafe and with great food and coffee! I came here with a friend so I got to try a few things - - Breakfast croissant - chicken caprese sandwich - honey lavender latte - Viennese latte I loved everything here and everything was portioned so well! staff was great and attentive. parking is all street, some are metered so be prepared for that. some of the meters were coins only and no card or app which was surprising since a lot of the meters in downtown la mesa can be paid with card or on the parking app. read more

Sheldon's Service Station - Breakfast croissant and chicken caprese with fruit as side - Cafes Near Me - La Mesa, California

Delicious avocado toast, the snazzy one with tomato, mozzarella, and balsamic will change your life even if you don't like avocado toast normally. Coffee is also amazing and they have cute unique drinks! Great location for exploring the downtown after a quick breakfast or a great spot to hang out and catch up with friends. read more

First time visit, I live in Hawthorne, California down here for a weekend very impressed. Very friendly staff great latte. I have a recommended place to anybody who is in the area. read more

Sheldon's has a great atmosphere and friendly service, but there are some areas improvement that could really elevate the experience! The smoked salmon bagel was a bit expensive for the quality, as the bagel tasted like a grocery store bagel and the salmon was slimy. The Bumble Bee honey lavender latte was a reasonable price, but had way too much flavor syrup. It also didn't come out until after I finished eating. If they put a little more attention to detail on the drinks and implemented some higher quality ingredients I think it would take this cute brunch spot to the next level! read more