Taylor is the BEST bartender I've ever came across. Awesome customer service. Cheers!read more

Came for drinks one day back in 2018. The drinks were good but it was the burger that brought me…read moreback. It's now 2026 and I keep coming back for the burger. It's my favorite. The great service is a bonus. Everyone is always in a great mood. It's now my go to spot to watch the Padres and SDFC. My wife highly recommends "Puff the Magic Dragon"

We have been to Toasted probably 5 or so times since moving to La Mesa and love it! We definitely…read morerecommend it. AMBIANCE: The ambiance is very nice. The restaurant is cute and not too noisy. There is an indoor and outdoor area. SERVICE: We have never had a bad service experience at Toasted. Our waitress today in particular was great. My niece wanted a mimosa without alcohol, and she happily accommodated and even suggested adding some soda water to make it more like a mimosa. FOOD & DRINKS: In the many times we have been there, we have had the following; DRINKS: -Mimosa Flight: Too be honest, I did not love the flight. The Prickly Pear was my favorite, but I tend to prefer sweeter drinks, and I would say overall, the cocktails are not super sweet there, which for many people is a plus (just not me). -Lavender Cocktail - Good but also not super sweet -Chai Latte - I have had it hot and iced and liked it both ways FOOD: -Santa Fe Scramble - My favorite dish I have tried to date. Our waitress compared it to tortilla soup in an egg dish, and I would say that's a new perfect description except I think this is way better than tortilla soup -Denver Scramble - Very good and would order again -Breakfast Sammy - Good. A typical breakfast sandwich, so if that's what you're in the mood for, get this. That being said, I wouldn't say there is anything that sets this breakfast sandwich apart from others. -Stuffed French Toast - Good but not my favorite. Would not order again. -Fried Chicken Benny - Good but not a standout that I would order again -Breakfast Quesadilla - Just okay. Nothing was wrong with it, but I would not get it again and would do the Santa Fe Scramble over this. -Sliders - My favorite lunch item. They are the same as the old Sammy's sliders (this location used to be a Sammy's) -Red Velvet Pancakes - Good but very rich -Chocolate Chip Pancakes - Great and very fluffy with excellent texture Overall, even though not every food item or drink is a hit for me personally, that's the case at pretty much any restaurant, and there are some great items and the food, service, and ambiance are great

Great bottomless service, our waitress filled up my glass as I drank which was amazing lol. I…read moreordered the chicken and pancakes which all together I rate a 6.5/10. - Comes with 3 THICK pancakes and three southern fried chicken tender with "hot" syrup. - Syrup tasted like regular syrup mixed with hot sauce which I wasn't really feelin. I think it would've been better with hot honey and syrup on the side? - Again these pancakes are THICK and flavor was "meh" so you prolly won't even finish them all and you might need to ask for extra syrup (like myself) I honestly think the chicken and French toast would've been a better option and I might ask for that accommodation next time if I order the same thing (I prolly won't, I like to try new tings hehe). Overall pretty restaurant with great natural Lighting but it still needs to prove itself in the flavor department.

I had lunch at Farmer's Table in La Mesa with a friend yesterday. The food was delicious. gave…read morethe waitress, Norma, a gift card with an unknown balance that I had, had for several years. Prior to ordering, I asked her to please check the balance on the card for me. After checking, she informed me that she could not find the card in their system, but she wanted to check with the manager as their system had changed. The manager Guilermo, then approached me. In a very nice manner he asked several questions about the card, including how much I thought was on it. When I informed him that I thought there was $13.00 on the card, he immediately deleted that amount from the bill. Both he and Norma were accommodating and respectful throughout. I will definitely be eating at Farmer's Table in the future.

Written by someone who lives closer to downtown and avoids La Mesa…read more.. This place was dope! Service: Everyone was very friendly and the turnaround on our drink and food order was surprisingly quick with no impact to the quality! I'm used to a much longer wait. Food: The food was visually very inviting and tasty. Usually you pay for the ambience not the high food quality in SD proper, but here you get both. Also looks like they're bringing in a RAW BAR! I'll definitely be coming back for that! **I got the chilequilles a with steak and figured they'd phone it in, but it was SOOO good. Well cooked, seasoned, and sliced. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that the coffee was exceptional (hot and cold) and the mimosas were a middle ground of heavy handed Hillcrest mimosas and just a regular pour. They're not skimping out. They also have parking which really makes this whole place worth it even if it was mediocre, which it wasn't!

Loved getting a lil brunchies here! I got the basic breakfast and it was perfect. Everything you…read morewant in a breakfast plate. The over easy eggs were prepared just the way they should be. Non runny yolk lovers look away! The space is a perfect set up for you to sit by the open windows and enjoy brunch and a little people watching. Staying cool from the heat and enjoyin ya lil treats. Ashley was my server and was so sweet! She continually checked on me and made sure I had everything I needed. Def will be coming again! :)

After a day of thrifting we wanted a dog friendly lunch and found this gem. It's got a wonderful…read moreoutdoor patio that you can bring dogs on, as well as an indoor packed with TVs and a bar. The menu is really fresh, creative, and all made from scratch which was a HUGE selling point for me. We came and got a kebab sandwich with chicken, fish and fries which we got their house made chips instead, and pooch patty. Let's start off with the pooch patty. I took a nibble to test before I gave to my dog and it was unseasoned and delicious for a dog patty. Great quality meat and she was elated to scarf down the three patties included. The kebab sandwich for me was amazing. Every single thing in that wrap/sandwich was seasoned and fresh. The chicken had a perfect char while still beong flavorful and juicy. It was sooo good. The pita chips that came with it were also house made and amazing. My fiancee said her fish and fries/chips were really good. Not over battered, not greasy, but crispy light and flakey. I would agree, the batter was not weighing down the light fish at all. Their tartar sauce was house made with mustard and we both fell in love with it. Their chips are also super delicious. We did not leave a singular crumb. We love the location of this place right in downtown La Mesa and we will for sure be back with our puppy in tow.

Had a great experience at The Lunch Box Cafe & Deli today…read more Our server Molly was absolutely amazing and our food was delicious. We had the BLAT (bacon lettuce avocado tomato) and it was enough to share. And then we took the potato chips and cookie home! Perfect day to sit outside on the patio! We will definitely be back!!!

Cute little place bursting at the seems with people on a Saturday morning around 11am. Very…read morefriendly staff despite the hustle and bustle. We were able to snag one of the few seats outside. Mom had blueberry pancakes with potato's on the side. She thoroughly enjoyed them. We've been on a pancake hunt of late and she felt these were in the top two, maybe the top of her choices. She really enjoyed the home fries, real potatoes. She keeps talking about how real they were. Dad had the waffles and gave us the ok which is a good sign. He's a toughie. I had the spinach croissant and substituted beef chorizo for bacon. It was ok. Given how home made everything seems to be (including my past experience) I was disappointed by the croissant itself as it tasted store bought or pre manufactured. As they offer baked goods, I expected more. Otherwise it was good.. Great place to take the folks and grab a well priced breakfast. Still a go to place for us.

For my family's last morning in El Cajon, I was given the task of finding a breakfast place for 9…read morepeople. And everyone had their own array of preferences when it came to grub. The staff and food at this cafe were WONDERFUL! They accommodated our larger-than -expected group without hesitation, and served up a super array of breakfasts to everyone's specific requests. The coffee, tea and juices kept flowing throughout the meal, and our waitress didn't miss a beat. And with a smile! They even treated our table with a serving of some incredibly delicious pear pancakes! They were quite memorable!! OMG! I had no idea pear pancakes would taste so great! When next in the area (we're from Arizona), we'll definitely be back!

Sunshine Pancake House located in La Mesa. I only noticed street parking for this venue. Large…read morerestaurant that would have no problem hosting large parties. Clean establishment and good customer service. We ordered: Corn beef hash and eggs - delish, large enough for two people or one hungry person Berry waffle - waffle was cooked to perfection! Definitely recommend ordering. Orange juice - tasted freshly squeezed but wasn't very sweet Hot cocoa - delish, it did not taste watered down at all. If in the area, definitely give this location a try for delicious breakfast brunch choices!

We love the Bistro! We love having breakfast at the Bistro. The staff is always friendly and food…read moreis always good! Seriously the French toast is soooo good. Eggs are always cooked perfectly and like that they have booths, tables and tall tables, and a patio. It's always pretty bustling, often can be loud with families and La Mesa locals even though it seems tucked away. Honestly I didn't even know it was there until someone told us to check it out. Definitely recommend this spot and looking forward to my next visit.

It was supposed to be great. Owned by the people who own Swammis. Well it was okay…read more We ordered a salad and a wrap. The Thai wrap was just dry chicken, tomatoes in a dry wrap with hot teriyaki sauce. Nothing a Thai about it and would not order it again. The steak on the salad had a lot of fat and while the salad was good it was har to cut the steak in the bowl provided. Would have been better on a large plate. Lots of the breakfast items loooe s great and hive hears good reviews. Maybe today was just not their day.

The service throughout was excellent, with all staff being helpful, respectful, and accommodating…read moreto food preferences. The drinks were refreshing and the food filling. Beautiful restaurant with a calm yet colorful ambiance. I loved artwork throughout the place. My friends and I were satisfied with our time here and would come back.

Went on Cinco de Mayo with a group of ladies after hearing they had $5 margs all night. We got…read moreseated right around our reservation at 7:30. The restaurant was busy when we got there but was pretty quiet by the time we left. Love that right when you get there they drop off chips and salsa and they never hesitate to refill as needed. We got a round of margs and was happy that they could make it spicy at no extra charge. Delicious as always. The reason for the low rating this time was my food. I got the panela a la plancha, super excited to try this grilled cheese in a salad. First, my food came out significantly later than my group. The waiter even made a comment and had to go back and check in. Second, when I got it there was no cheese to be seen. It was pretty much a ton of arugula and a small amt of toppings. Pretty disappointing.

Big bear Burgar & onion rings are great. Just fries was to salty…read more warm . Not Hot fresh I would go back. nice place for FAMILY

Food: Well, okay... we came here once and my daughter got chicken and waffles. It was SO good…read morethat she begged us to come back. The rest of our food was okay, nothing amazing, but solid. So we got back a second time and sit down to order, "Chicken and waffles please" - they are out of chicken. Oof! Strike 1. That sucks. She was disappointed but she got something else and we shrugged it off. Then about 2 weeks back we came in again... this time I asked first, "Do you have chicken for the chicken and waffles?" They are out of waffles. Oof! Strike 2! And isn't it just batter? I don't get it. We didn't stay that time because my daughter was visibly sad this time. So I think we are done trying or else this just becomes a running gag we try to get out of, like Groundhogs Day or something... Atmosphere: It's cozy inside. I love all of the details, like the wood carvings and all of the bear stuff. It's like you're in a log cabin. And I like that they have paper menus and throw them away (because plastic reusable menus are germ magnets). The newspaper-esque theme is pretty cool too. Price: It's no more expensive than say, Dennys or Ihop. Middle of the road and they have lots of options. A decent meal for two - 50$. Service: Each time we have been, the servers have been great. Nice servers and even when the guy had to tell us they were out of chicken, he was super apologetic. No complaints on the service. Overall: It's a nice place... when they have the advertised food. So I honestly don't know if we will be back or not. Maybe we will give it a shot but I don't want my daughter to be disappointed again. I get it, if it was something they only made 50 of a day, I'd understand. But... chicken and waffles? Hmmm...

My new favorite coffee spot! I'm currently in my pandan obsession era and this place does it RIGHT…read more I've already been back more times than I can count. So far, I've tried the pandan, the brown sugar, and the sesame latte all iced w/ oat milk and they've all been a hit. The pandan is easily my fave, but if you're trying the brown sugar and don't love super sweet drinks I'd recommend adding an extra shot to balance it out. The drinks are consistently good and you can tell they really care about the quality. It's one of those spots you keep thinking about and end up going back to without even planning it. Customer service was solid and there's plenty of seating, which makes it a nice place to hang out or get some work done. Parking was also easy, which is always a win. Highly recommend checking this place out especially if you're a pandan lover like me!

This place gets a lot of hype for their scones, but honestly, that was the only thing special. They…read moreoverall they are very expensive and service is slow. Be prepared to wait, or order a mobile order for pick up. Cleanliness...could be better. Looks clean from ground level, but if you look up the plants and ac vents are covered in layers of dust. Scones were fantastic but not sure that makes it worth the wait.