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    Salmon Benedict before the sauce.
    Tony A.

    AWARENESS: Waking up hungry for breakfast on May 2, 2025, the wife and I decided to try The Good Egg because of its close proximity to where we staying, the Point Loma Annex which is directly across the street on Harbor Blvd. * I believe this location was once the Smash Burger but, I'd have to review my past reviews and photo's of this location to be sure. NARRATIVE: The good Egg's front entrance faces Lanning Road and the first thing you'll notice is, they have seating just outside their entrance doors. Once inside, you'll notice a bright and airy interior and extremely attentive staff. The wife and I looked ver the menu and my eyes went directly to their Salmon Eggs Benedict. I'm not too sure what the wife ordered. Our orders were placed with "to go" instructions and we were told it would be a 20 to 30 minute wait so, we headed next door to Starbucks to kill some time. Once our orders were picked up, we headed back to our cottage to check out the eats. My Salmon Benedict looked great and I appreciated the fact they placed the hollandaise sauce in a separate container, not to contaminate the food. My order was very good but my wife had a mixed onion about hers. Maybe it was the time delay from carry out to the actual time we ate or, maybe something wasn't cooked to her expectations. I really don't recall what the issue was, I just know when I returned for the same breakfast the next morning, she declined in joining me. SCENE: The Good Egg is located at the corner of Lanning Road and Harbor Blvd, right next door to the Starbucks. The location can get busy, especially on the weekends when joggers park their cars in the lot and take off for their runs or walks over Harbor towards the wharf. RECOMMENDATION(S): I thought my food was good but it was not exceptional. Would I eat here again? Yes, It's good. It's just not great.

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    Ana Liz L.

    Arrived here for breakfast at about eight o'clock on a saturday, service was very quickly sat down in about two minutes. Food was good, the tuna melt was really flavorful. Try it. No complaints very chill place, prices average $15+. Open concept dinning areas, very well lit with natural light.

    Chilaquiles
    Christina C.

    My new favorite breakfast place in Liberty Station. We usually go to Breakfast Republic when craving a good breakfast, but my sister told me about and suggested this gem, and it did not disappoint! The place is clean and cute with ample seating. Service is friendly and expeditious. Staff is nice and attentive. Food is excellent with huge portion sizes! I highly recommend The Good Egg! We will be back!

    Classic Benedict with fruit on the side
    Kayla P.

    Due to its location on the periphery of Liberty Station, I have never stumbled upon the Good Egg until now. One thing I appreciate about this establishment is that they took reservations for large parties! It's surprisingly difficult to find a brunch spot that'll take these big groups. My party of about 16 people came here for brunch on a weekend morning, and it was already lively with families and patrons. One thing to note for reservations: Your entire party must be present before you can be seated. I understand that, due to our party size, it is difficult to expect amazing service. Our waitress was great, and she did her best to take all of our food and drink orders. It may have been a painful and slow process, but it was super chaotic, so I think she did a great job taking charge. Nonetheless, one small complaint I have is that my water was not once refilled. It's honestly not a big deal, but I finished my water before the food came out and it hadn't been refilled by the time we paid the bill. But again, I know it's difficult to wait on a huge table. My main gripe is with the portion size. I ordered the Classic Benedict with fruit, which came out to be around $16. And for the portion size (see below), I felt rather underwhelmed. Let's just say I finished fast, and was left unsatisfied. Judging from the other plates my party ordered, I think the other dishes may have been a better bang for your buck. Overall, I had an average experience at the Good Egg. I don't think I'd go out of my way to come back though, unless I had another huge brunch party.

    Paula C.

    This is a cute little spot right on the outskirts of Liberty Station. Stopped in after a workout and some coffee, the chilaquiles, and pancakes to split. Pancakes were good. I asked what the protein options were for my dish and they said egg, and chicken. I wanted to add steak but they told me it would be an additional $15 which I thought was really overpriced just for a side of steak to add to my chilaquiles. Never had an up charge like that for a side, so I decided to pass, which made my dish just ok, not very much flavor. The service staff was nice but didn't really come back to check on us after we got our food, and also would take our small plates away but leave our big plates, despite being empty sitting on our table for the duration of our meal. Overall, the price of our food, and inconsistent service, our experience was just ok.

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    Sanford P.

    Service was good. Breakfast Enchiladas and the Croissant sandwich were delicious. The kitchen was backed up it took some time for the food to come. The meal was yummy

    Santa Barbara omelette.
    Russell W.

    Breakfast is my favorite meal so The Good Egg sounded like a great option for me. I arrived at about 12:30 looking for a quick brunch. The restaurant was empty except for me and the staff with was great for me because I was in a hurry. The waitress was fantastic and ready to answer any questions I had. The star of the menu was (of course) egg related foods. I ordered the Santa Barbara omelette (grilled chicken, avocado) and a coffee. The food was ready within 10 min, fresh and hot. I got the fruit as my side which was a delight, with every major melon and berry (including raspberries!) represented. The entire seating area was spotless and well appointed with matching silverware and dishes. The bathrooms were very clean. The ambiance was laid by Latin music which wasn't overly loud. I'll definitely be coming here for lunch ask week!

    The Legend Sandwich with a side of Country Potatoes at the Good Egg.
    Brayden S.

    The service was nice with kind waiters and an average wait time. The ambiance was awesome with some blue lighting and good greenery. The food was pretty good I ordered a Legend Sandwich with a side of Country Potatoes. The legend sandwich was amazing but the country potatoes were okay.

    Stacked pancakes
    Norma S.

    Came here on a Saturday around 9:00am no wait to be seated. Seating inside and outside. Bathrooms in the back. Service was friendly, music a bit loud. Ordered stacked pancakes with bacon strips. Size was huge however taste was okay it was a bit dry and heavy. Bacon was okay more on the toasted side. Strawberry's were on the sour side. Price point is high so expected more better tasting food.

    Pancakes, eggs, & chicken sausage.
    Troy P.

    Fresh pancakes were right on point! Service, ambiance, & music are very inviting with a welcoming vibe for breakfast & brunch.

    Omelette, English muffin and fruit
    Janet S.

    When this place opened it was amazing. The atmosphere is bright and cheery. Each time we go back, the food isn't as good. It is a shame. The restaurant is suffering because fewer people are coming in and they are cutting staff. The one stable thing is that Jade is terrific and keeps the place going with her service. She remembers your likes, dislikes and allergies every time. Now for the food...I ordered an omelette with goat cheese, spinach and tomato. The tomato was not great and having lots of it did not make it. Better. The spinach was fresh but was not cut up which made it difficult to chew. Overall, the omelette was overcooked and the English muffin was lukewarm. The fruit was the best part of the meal. This used to be our goto breakfast place, but we are now searching for a new place because of all of the disappointments..

    Chorizo skillet
    Antonio R.

    If I couldn't give this place a 10 stars I would. I tried it out this weekend and let me just say amazing! I ordered the chorizo skillet and it was delicious! Great flavor and good size portion. Pancake was good as well! I was seeing other food orders come out and let me say I'm so looking forward to coming back and trying some of their other food options! Great service overal and good ambiance. Highly recommend it! Can't wait to be back!

    Breakfast enchiladas.  Spicy green sauce! They are vegetarian. Recommend getting a side of bacon

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