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    The Grill at Willowbrook

    4.6 (20 reviews)
    Open • 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Seung L.

    Nice place to eat if in the area. Wouldn't go out of my way. Sandwich was ok. Dry bread with fillings but fresh. Chili was good but salty. Good service.

    Chris T.

    A great place to relax and enjoy wonderful food! The staff makes you feel like family. We enjoy the view of the golf course from the outside patio. A must do in Lakeside. A shout out to Stephanie Sam Sienna and Rafael! Our home away from home.

    Ashley D.

    I visited on a Sunday morning with my aunt, cousin, and son. My aunt and cousin recommended this restaurant as it is close to their home and they said there is good food for a great price. The restaurant was easy to find and there was no wait on a Sunday morning. We were greeted and told to sit anywhere we wanted. We recieved menus right away and our drink orders were taken quickly. I ordered a 4 item omelette which came with hashbrowns and toast for under $9. My son had two huge pancakes for under $5. The two meals with two soft drinks came up to around $18. Anytime you can have a sit down meal with drinks for $10 person is awesome in my opinion. The food was good. The pancakes were huge and my son loved them. The omelette was probably a 3 egg omelette, enough for two meals. The only gripe I had was the mushrooms tasted canned instead of fresh. Other than that the service was good and the food enjoyable. It was a little warm inside and the staff did try to make it more comfortable with a fan. Overall I would return anytime for breakfast.

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    Jerry J.

    We love Stephanie our server and the folks there!! Really great food and really great atmosphere!

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    Good food and awesome service! Indoor and outdoor eating areas. The potato salad is awesome!

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    Great service and nice view of the golf course. Large food portions. Want to try breakfast here next time.

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    4.3(353 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    The food was amazing! Portions were huge!! Waitresses were friendly and very nice and made sure you…read morehad what you needed. The inside of the restaurant reminded me of a time capsule. Very nostalgic!! Reminded me of a local cafe from my home town. The owner of this restaurant was rude as hell! Micromanaging his employers and commented how embarrassing it was for us to order as much food as we did. He laughed at one of the comments me and my party made about being thick. He was just rude and I felt bad for his employers who busted their asses. I'd eat there again simply because the food was amazing! But I wouldn't go back because of the owner and how much of a micromanaging prick he is.

    Ah...finally...getting down the hill from Ramona to pick up the wife from a Ford Dealership, we…read morehave returned to Cafe 67! Still home to the largest omelets and best deals for your money. It was like coming home! Had to have the California Omelet with home fries and had ham instead of bacon. Seems like they use a whole ham steak cut up. Topped with so much guacamole, that i was able to have guacamole toast (on dry English muffins) and still great salsa! The wife had Eggs Benedict and fruit, still wonderful. The only problem i had was, I couldn't remember Brenda's name, who I known since we started coming here since 2005! How many family owned restaurants have made it through Covid and still operating at waiting room only? Still the recommended breakfast/lunch place in San Diego County!

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    4.3(412 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    I wasn't buying into the hype about this place because, honestly, the hype around places is usually…read moreexaggerated. That all changed when my wife brought me here and we left with two dozen donuts! These donuts are unbelievably good! The texture is soft, fresh, and perfectly light. The flavors aren't overly sweet, and they have just the right amount of glaze or whatever topping you choose. Everything was just right. The staff was also incredibly friendly and welcoming. They greeted us with big smiles and great customer service, which definitely makes you want to come back and buy another box. Great place, great donuts, and great service. I highly recommend checking them out! My doctor is definitely not going to like this review, but I'll definitely be coming back.

    I was asked to bring in special donuts for my workplace. I knew this place had donuts and really…read moregood cream puffs, or so I thought. I had asked one of the ladies for a dozen random donuts. She crammed almost all the same kind into a tiny box so all the donuts were squished. The cream puffs were so overfilled no one could eat them and no one did. What should have had a tablespoon of jelly had about 4 tablespoons, quite possibly more, no exaggeration. Way more than a mouthful. They were terrible. I was so disappointed. I called them and the lady said she would tell someone. No one called. No one did anything. $50 for absolute garbage donuts. Will not come here again!!

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    Broken Yolk Cafe

    Broken Yolk Cafe

    4.6(1.1k reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    I absolutely love coming to Broken Yolk! The service is always wonderful, the food is delicious,…read moreand the coffee is great. The staff truly make you feel like family--they are so welcoming, attentive, and genuinely seem to care about making sure you're well taken care of. The food is always so good! I especially loved the Belgian waffles with fresh strawberries--they were delicious! I also ordered eggs, hash browns, and sausage links. Everything was tasty and satisfying. The eggs were just a little warm, but they were still good. I also really enjoy the atmosphere here. It's calm, comfortable, and inviting, with plenty of comfortable seating. The restaurant is clean and has such a warm, welcoming feel. You can really tell that the staff care about their customers, and that makes such a difference. I always enjoy my visits and look forward to coming back. If you're looking for a great breakfast, friendly service, delicious food, and a place where you feel like family, I definitely recommend Broken Yolk!

    We enjoyed a really good breakfast at Broken Yolk in Santee on a sunny Sunday morning…read more We arrived around 9:45 and the dining room was already hopping pretty good. We are bar sitters and found the "hook" open, so we took our seats. Luke was our bartender/server for the day. Luke provided excellent service. Super friendly dude. We hope that your knee is fixed Luke! A mimosa for Becky and a Modelo "NFL" for me to start. Bex ordered the Meat Lover's Skillet. Diced ham, bacon and sausage sauteed with bell peppers, onions, and home fries. Topped with scrambled eggs, Jack cheese and green onion. I chose a side of Biscuits and Gravy as I knew I would be sharing in the skillet. After about a 10-minute wait, our food was delivered. It was piping hot fresh out of the kitchen. Bex decided that she wanted a side of sourdough toast, Luke had it to us in less than two minutes, despite his bum knee. The skillet was a very large portion and easily fed us both with plenty to take home. Every component of the skilled was excellent. From the breakfast potatoes on the bottom to the gooey Jack cheese on top. The eggs were scrambled and seasoned well. The biscuits were super dense and really tasty. The gravy was thick and peppery. I did not need two biscuits. I only finished one. Only One biscuit with an additional ladle of gravy would have been perfect. It had been a while since our last visit to Broken Yolk. We were very impressed with the food and the service.

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    Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs

    Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    Honestly this is the best place for BBQ in all of San Diego !…read more I ordered the following below: *Grand Ole Beef Rib: 5/5 - The best ribs I have ever had ! Yes they are pricey, and you can only order a minimum of 1lb. However, the rib is so juicy, soft, and tender it literally falls off the bone ! It is seasoned so well you don't even have to add bbq sauce ! I was full just eating both these ribs ! *Tri-Tip Sandwich: 4/5 - A very great and tasting sandwich ! The meat its self is very tasty, juicy, & tender. The bun does complement it pretty well as well as its soft yet crispy. The chimichurri is a nice addition. *French Fries: 5/5 - Golden, crispy, seasoned fries. A great option to be paired with your delicious meats ! Fluffy white potato on the inside yet crispy and ridged on the outside ! *Mac & Cheese: 3/5 - Average mac & cheese. Was creamy, less cheesy. The macaroni was cooked perfectly however I felt it needed more salt, cheese or something to make it stand out more. Upon entering this establishment there is a lot of old western theme ! A buck in the wall, nice old oak bar, wooden tables and chairs ! They also have seating outside in the back where sometimes they play live music ! In addition on hot days they have some mist and fans spraying around to keep you cool ! The service was exceptional ! I always love coming to this place ! Very great food ! Nice vibes and friendly people !

    Unfortunately, this was a really disappointing experience, especially since we came here to…read morecelebrate my birthday. We originally planned for a party of 16, although we ultimately ended up with 13 people. Before coming, I emailed the restaurant about accommodating our large group. I was told they don't take reservations, which was confusing and frustrating because their website stated that they take reservations for parties of 10-25, and their phone voicemail also said the same thing. My wife ultimately called and confirmed the arrangements for our group by phone. We also specifically let them know that one person in our party uses a wheelchair so they could prepare for that ahead of time. When we arrived, we found out that the section/time intended for our group had been given to another party because that group apparently told the restaurant they were us. We were essentially told there wasn't anything they could do at that point other than move us to the top of the list, so we had to wait for another area to become available. That was particularly frustrating considering how much effort we had already put into communicating with the restaurant beforehand and the conflicting information we had received about reservations in the first place. Once we were finally seated, the situation became even more frustrating. The table they gave us could not properly accommodate my uncle's wheelchair. Because of the way the table and seating were arranged, he had to sit sideways just to try to eat his food. This was particularly disappointing because we had specifically told them ahead of time that we had a wheelchair user in our party. Because he was forced to sit sideways, we asked if they could give us a bowl so we could put his food in something that would be easier for him to eat from. Initially, we were told yes. But when the food came out, we were then told that their food comes in little paper boats and that they could just give us extra boats instead. A bowl or another more practical option was never provided. Unfortunately, the seating arrangement made eating so difficult for my uncle that he wasn't even able to finish his meal. He ended up having to take essentially his entire meal home. That was easily the most disappointing part of the experience. We gave advance notice about the wheelchair specifically so the restaurant would have an opportunity to accommodate him, yet he ended up sitting sideways, struggling to eat, and ultimately taking his dinner home. The food itself was also disappointing for several people in our party. The brisket we received was extremely dry. I ordered the Texas cheesesteak and was surprised that I had to pay extra for the queso to go on it. The cornbread pudding wasn't very good either, and several other people in our group were disappointed with their food as well. There were definitely some positives. The french fries were REALLY good, the wedge salad was great, and the green beans were also really good. The atmosphere and outdoor environment are awesome and were a big reason we chose Grand Ole BBQ for my birthday in the first place. Unfortunately, those positives weren't enough to make up for the overall experience. Between the conflicting information about reservations, having our section/time given to another group, and most importantly, the lack of wheelchair accommodation after we had specifically notified the restaurant ahead of time, the night was extremely disappointing. We really wanted to love this place and were looking forward to celebrating my birthday here. Unfortunately, after this experience, I can't say we'd choose it again for a large gathering or feel comfortable recommending it to someone who needs wheelchair-accessible seating.

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