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    The Pancake House

    3.2 (305 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Strawberry pecan pancakes
    Gwyn C.

    I think the secret is to come at the end of the day. We went Saturday night around 5:30 and it was practically empty. Having said that I'm sure they must get packed for breakfast! Candace was our server and was very pleasant. The place is huge and has a true old fashioned feel. With a little update it could feel like a real fun retro location. I wonder if it ties in with the car show?! Mom had the strawberry pecan pancakes and honestly I don't think I've seen her it that much in a very long time! She practically finished her plate of 3 gigantic pancakes. We'll definitely bring her back! Dad had the short stack buttermilk pancakes and he enjoyed them(but for some crazy reason prefers iHOP - I'm thinking it's because of habbit and not food). I has the border inlet which came with hash browns and pancakes. The inlet had meat cheese and avocado. Perfect size, not grease and not too dry, just right. Added Tabasco for some flavor. I had asked for well done extra crispy hash browns, they were average, not quite as expected. No room for the pancakes but had to try them and was very pleasantly surprised. They tasted like real homemade pancakes like mom used to make - not at all like IHOP! Much much better. Do for a dinner/breakfast place, this place scored for us. We'll be back

    Waffle yum
    Shirley F.

    Great hamburgers and fries for lunch on a cold day. Coffee is good too. Service always with a smile and some friendly conversation. Ambience is diner style.

    Sampler Platter
    Ivan C.

    Ordered the Sampler Platter with over-easy eggs, and it was exactly what I needed. You get a little of everything--bacon, sausage, ham, potatoes, and three fluffy buttermilk pancakes. The eggs were cooked perfectly with a nice, runny yolk, and the pancakes were soft and buttery. Everything came out hot and fresh, and the portions were generous for the price. The service was fast and attentive. Solid breakfast spot with a cozy, retro ambiance, good food, and great value. Will definitely be coming back.

    The Round Up Favorite Breakfast
    Larry P.

    No waffles after 2 o'clock. I was going to have breakfast so I wanted a tomato juice. The waitress said well we only have small glasses if you want a big one I'll have to charge you twice, but what I didn't know was that it was four dollars for each small ones so eight dollar glass of tomato juice. You know prices are ridiculous nowadays but that's Nuts. Karen really had a taste for some waffles today and so we went to the pancake house which serves waffles, only to find out that waffles are not served after 2 PM. I wish we'd gone to IHOP instead. We had a simple breakfast, but after eight dollars for a tomato juice and seven dollars for 2 cups of coffee, the bill was $50, plus a $10 tip. The whole world's gone crazy with these prices.

    Cheese Blintz with Fresh Strawberries, whip cream & sour cream

    I had been craving Cheese Blintz after seeing it on a commercial. Last week I went to IHOP one morning & Original Pancake House the next morning. Though what I ordered was delicious it wasn't what I wanted. Today I went to The Pancake House. I received friendly greetings and was seated right away. My server, Gayle, is a great conversationalist and is well known by the customers. I opened the menu and saw Cheese Blintz at the top and shed a tear of joy. Ordered it as suggested by Gayle: fresh strawberries, whip cream and sour cream. It was a generous serving, beautifully presented, and so delicious!! I love the restaurant set-up and just listening to the happy conversations around me. I will be bringing my family back soon! Thank you, Gayle & Pancake House Crew for making my MLK week!

    Omar S.

    Today, a very nice woman served me a mediocre breakfast at The Pancake House. The experience wasn't terrible, but, except that the waitress reminded my of my favorite aunt, who I miss very much, there's no reason for me to return to the place. The Pancake House is set in a large, clean space that's past its prime. When I sat down at 8:45 a.m., the restaurant was nearly empty; when I left, more than half of its numerous tables were occupied by working-class diners and retirees. While many of my fellow customers seemed to know one another, I'd bet that those folks have only ever met there, over coffee and eggs. It seems The Pancake House, like many such eateries, serves a secondary purpose as a community gathering place. My breakfast, chosen from an extensive menu, consisted of: - Bacon and ham, both of which were overcooked, which rendered them overly salty; - Over-medium eggs, cooked just right; - "Country" potatoes, sliced thin, dotted with bits of white onion and nicely crisped on a flat-top; - "Country" gravy - a very peppery and glutinous white sauce laced with bits of yesterday's sausage links and bacon; and - Three 4-" buttermilk pancakes, properly prepared, but served with some sort of butter substitute and a sugary syrup that might have included maple flavoring, but that had certainly never been near a maple tree. An order of coffee delivered a cup and an entire pitcher of coffee for the table, a labor-saving measure, of course, but a nice touch, nonetheless. If I lived nearby and wanted occasionally to fuel up on familiar foods (and didn't care much about their quality), and wanted to be treated kindly by staff and my fellow diners, then The Pancake House might be my default breakfast spot. But, as nice as the nice parts were, the restaurant is a bit of a hike from my house, so I doubt I'll dine there again.

    The Hungry Jack Favorite Breakfast
    Albert G.

    Absolutely amazing!!!! Great food and even greater service. Pancakes are perfect. Try the boysenberry syrup!! You will not be disappointed.(pour the syrup slow. It comes out fast) Pricing is pretty good compared to other diners I've been to. Been here a few times and it's our new weekly spot!

    New York Steak & eggs with pancakes meal.

    Food is great.. specially the Pancakes.. The New York steak & eggs with pancakes meal is delicious.

    Chocolate Chip Pancakes Breakfast
    Emmy M.

    So yummy! Affordable prices, good location, cute vibes!! The service was quick and good and overall I loved this place! The food was amazing, I will definitely be back. No frills, just good vibes and good food.

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    I love to go there. Like going to an old fashioned diner. The food is good and the staff is friendly.

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    Great service love the food here!! Help ur local business love this place!! Food hot and always with best flavor....

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    The food was fantastic and the service was really great. Overall, my experience here was fantastic.

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    When to have breakfast at 6:30. Place was dark no one was there. If you changed your hours post them. You owe a breakfast

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    Love this place. Everyone is always so nice and inviting. Servers are quick and funny!

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    Crafted Greens

    4.8(1.5k reviews)
    1.6 mi
    •$$

    Outstanding customer service from the moment we got there to the very end. The food was absolutely…read moredelicious. I highly recommend this place.

    Came into Crafted Greens for the first time and wasn't totally sure what to expect, but it ended up…read morebeing such a great experience. It's a walk-up, order and pay first kind of place, then you grab a seat, which was super easy and casual. The person taking my order was incredibly nice and patient while I figured everything out. Honestly, all the food I saw coming out looked amazing, which made it even harder to choose. They have plenty of seating both inside and outside, including a really nice covered patio, which I loved. The service really stood out to me. Even though you order up front, the servers were very attentive and came by multiple times to check on us and offer drink refills, which you don't always get in this type of setup. I ordered the steak plate with mushrooms and mashed potatoes, and everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The mushrooms were especially good. The only small thing was I wish the food had been a little hotter when it came out, but the taste definitely made up for it. My only other note is I wish they had unflavored iced tea. All the options were flavored, and since I'm not a soda drinker, that would've been nice to have. Overall, such a great first visit. Great food, great service, and a really comfortable atmosphere. I'll definitely be back.

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    Buckboard's Barbecue & Brew - Smoked Beef Ribs

    Buckboard's Barbecue & Brew

    4.5(942 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    •$$

    Ok so the husband and I love a good bbq date night. And this place did not disappoint! Amazing…read morecornbread, cobbler, mac n cheese as good as Mama makes it, and oh my god the maple butter. We're coming back!

    Can here on a Sunday late afternoon. It was fairly empty when we arrived, but filled up throughout…read moreour time there. Anyways.. we ordered at the counter and our food was brought out to us after just a few minutes.. I got there pulled pork sandwich. The sandwich had a huge amount of pulled pork. This, and their tri tip sandwich was savory and satisfying. Husband got the baby back ribs. They came off the bone easily. My family esp enjoyed their Mac n cheese balls with the dip that comes it. The sides are purchased separate and come in generous sharing portions. We enjoyed the sweet potato fries, potato wedges, and onion rings. All nice n crisp. By that point, I was too full and took some bread pudding home for later. I enjoyed the flavor, but the texture was bit too mushy for me. The ladies working were incredibly friendly and sweet to everyone. A nice casual, clean dining area. There were multiple TVs on showing sports, without it being super loud. The dining area was actually a bit quiet until more people started showing up. Prices are fair. Definitely a place to try.

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    Izzy's Cafe - Strawberry stuffed crepes

    Izzy's Cafe

    4.3(518 reviews)
    0.1 mi•Bostonia
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    The hubby and I stopped by for breakfast this morning and we are so glad we did. We've been here…read morebefore but I've never put in a review and Camryn was a standout today! She knows her stuff-knows how to ask the right questions so that you get what you really want. For instance, I was on the fence about having biscuits and gravy but I asked if the gravy was really peppery. She offered to get me a small taste and although it was delicious, I've been a little under the weather so I decided I didn't want anything really heavy. Instead I ordered the 3 egg scramble with their smoked ham and added cheese-it was really good and a huge serving including their potatoes and English muffin. I'll probably be able to make two more meals from this serving! My husband ordered the eggs Benedict and asked which potatoes they would be able to make the most crispy as we both like our potatoes crispy. She suggested the hash browns and even asked if he wanted them crispy on both sides which was a great way to get them the way he wanted. Those kinds of gestures really make the difference when you're dining out. The eggs Benedict and the hash browns were delicious, btw. :) Camryn had a great personality too-very friendly, bright and quick. She did a great job of checking in on all of her tables. When we go back I hope we are lucky enough to have Camryn serve us again but all of the servers seemed very friendly as well. Great job, Izzy's and Camryn!

    Well dang. After consistent letdowns from this place it's time to say something and change my…read morerating. This place used to be top 3 for me in terms of breakfast. I've made this my destination breakfast for birthdays, weekends, friends brunches. This was literally the spot. The last 3 times though.... A bummer. The first letdown... these cooks have a tendency to overload their scrambles with uncooked green onions. While it may be good for others, it's not good for me. So i will CONSISTENTLY ask for light green onions. The first let down... a waitress who has been there for a while.. tried to gaslight me into thinking that if I had asked for light green onions, it'd be "a laughable amount". I asked for it anyways and it came packed with green onions. She ate her words, apologized and discounted our breakfast. The second time, the same waitress... the same interaction... but this time it came with zero green onions. She came back and said "it's either all or nothing haha". That was unnecessary. The third time... asking a completely different waitress.... Completely different interaction. 30min later, the omlette comes out packed with green onions and the waitress ignores us for the duration of our stay. So no breakfast for me lol. I understand I'm the picky eater. But dang. I wanna waste the food and not a literal bunch of green onions from the prep bin. The one thing they seem to be consistent on is goofing up my order, so it's time to move on.

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    Bomb Buns - Shawarma wrap with fries

    Bomb Buns

    4.7(21 reviews)
    12.3 mi•University Heights, North Park

    I stopped by around 3 PM on a Wednesday. There are a handful of parking spots next to the food…read moretruck, and they have a covered tent with a table if you'd like to eat there. The concept is definitely unique. Their menu includes burgers, wraps, shawarma wraps, and street corn, with the option to add Hot Cheetos or Doritos to several menu items. I ordered the: *Doritos Grilled Chicken Breast Wrap: it comes served over a bed of French fries tossed with Doritos seasoning. The fries were flavorful, fresh, and definitely the highlight of the meal. The wrap itself was good, but I was expecting a much stronger Doritos flavor. There wasn't much of that signature taste inside the wrap, so it felt like a missed opportunity considering the concept. You can also upgrade your order with street corn mixed with Hot Cheetos or Doritos for an additional $2.99. My total, including tip, came to a little over $18. While that's a bit on the pricey side, the wrap was massive and easily enough for two meals. My food was ready in less than 10 minutes, and everything tasted fresh. Overall, it's a fun and creative concept with generous portions. I just wish they'd lean into the theme a bit more by adding more of that bold Doritos flavor to the wrap itself.

    The menu is definitely built around bold flavors and fun concepts. They offer their signature Bomb…read moreBuns, Bomb Bun Bowls, loaded fries, smash beef burgers, grilled chicken wraps, and beef shawarma wraps. What really makes them stand out is their use of Hot Cheetos and Doritos throughout the menu. We decided to try the Hot Cheeto Beef Burger ($12.99), which comes with a smashed beef patty, pickles, caramelized onions, arugula, Swiss cheese, Rizzo sauce, and fries underneath the burger. I ordered mine without pickles and added avocado. Presentation-wise, it was just okay. It definitely looked better on the menu. The burger came out looking a little rushed and the bun wasn't centered. Not a huge deal, but it didn't have that wow factor I was expecting. Service was pretty transactional from start to finish. Nothing negative, but there wasn't much interaction beyond taking the order and handing out the food. As for the burger itself, I have mixed feelings. It wasn't bad at all, but it didn't quite live up to the concept. The beef tasted fresh and good quality. I really liked the avocado addition. It added a nice richness and freshness that balanced everything out. I just wish there had been more caramelized onions because they were barely noticeable. Oh and no clue where the arugula went. My biggest issue was that the Hot Cheetos didn't really do much for the burger itself. Most of that flavor ended up on the fries, so the burger never really delivered the wow factor I was expecting based on the name and photos. Ironically, the fries ended up being my favorite part of the meal. The Hot Cheeto flavor came through much more there, and I liked that there was melted cheese underneath with their signature sauce throughout. They felt more like loaded fries than a side dish and honestly stole the spotlight from the burger. Everything tasted fresh and the portions were fair. For me, it landed right in the middle. Decent, but not something I'd specifically go out of my way for again.

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    Texas Roadhouse - Ribeye & shrimp w/baked potato

    Texas Roadhouse

    3.7(1k reviews)
    1.6 mi•Cajon Heights
    •$$

    This was our first time @ Texas Roadhouse, and it did not disappoint! The iconic steak house chain…read moreserves up some of the best steaks and ribs in town, not to mention their freshly made sides and baked bread rolls 11/10! The bread was absolutely the best I've ever had!!! No reservations. Walk-ins only. Our party of 14 was quoted 1 hour of wait time. It only took about 30 minutes to be seated (not bad, considering we were a large group). The hostess was nice and amicable, she kept us informed on our wait time and seated us promptly! The vibe was definitely lively! Love the western decor (the deer head was a nice touch). The food on the other hand was absolutely the highlight of our dining experience. I ordered the 20 oz. bone in ribeye steak 10/10- medium. The steak was cooked to perfection (nicely charred on the outside, evenly warm and pink on the inside). Nice marbling of fat as well. My wife ordered the 6 oz. sirloin steak with shrimp skewers 10/10- well done (I know, she likes her meat burnt, sadly). For sides, we ordered the loaded mash, mac n cheese, and caesar salad. The loaded mash was rich, comforting, creamy, and savory 10/10! Overall, we had an exceptional time. We will definitely be back sooner than later. If you have yet to try this place, definitely do, you will not be disappointed!

    I love Texas Roadhouse for an affordable steak dinner and some amazing apps/sides. Drinks here are…read morealso crazy cheap. Only downside is that you can expect to wait almost any time of day on weekends and during typical dining hours on weekdays, and in a similar vein it will always be loud and busy. The servers are so hospitable, but as they are serving a lot of tables, I would try to be as accommodating as possible. Shoutout to our server Gali, who is kind and warm and the best! The food is always great. The pork rib appetizer is pretty good, comes with four bones on a bed of fries if a party wants to share just a bit each. We've enjoyed the fried pickles before but it can be a little on the salty side. Similarly, depending on the day the rice/chili/steak can be a little heavily salted, so if you are sensitive to sodium I would make that clear to your server. I always get a sirloin (can't beat the price) with a cup of chili and a baked potato. The sirloin here is very good for what it is, and rarely ever overdone, nice and juicy. The chili has no beans but is nicely savory with lots of beef flavor. They have A1 if you want and ask. Always get extra rolls. They will even give you some to take home. Delicious with their whipped cinnamon butter.

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    Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs

    Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    6.5 mi
    •$$

    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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    Mastiff Kitchen - La Mesa - Double smash burger

    Mastiff Kitchen - La Mesa

    4.5(323 reviews)
    5.8 mi•Cajon Heights
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    Private parking lot, 2 gender-neutral restrooms and space available for large groups…read more We drove down to La Mesa just to check out this place and it was worth it. We ordered the 'That's My Boy' and 'Meet Meat' pizza plus their fries. Their deep dishes were light and crispy. I loved the sweet sauce, jalapeño and ricotta cheese combo on That's My Boy pizza. The Mastiff Fries had a wonderful crispy texture. They are like thinly sliced potato wedges. (Our order is without cilantro which normally comes with it) The staff was super friendly and the restaurant was clean. They did have two tv screens playing the sports channel and had a variety of draft beer options.

    Found my way here for a burger. I had heard of it but never had been. So my expectations were…read moresomewhat up. Since I am gluten free I got my burger lettuce wrapped. I had never had a smash burger before so again my expectations were a little more than the average person. They did not disappoint the flavors were so delicious. I especially enjoyed the garlic aioli more than I thought I would (it is more like a mayo for this burger). The burger came with a a handful of pickled peppers and mini pickles on side. They were good but felt a little out of place for my taste. This place is definitely more of a bar feel than I expected and smaller than I thought it would be, and the seating was tight with most all the tables being bar height. The last thing to keep in mind the parking lot is small but there is street parking, but is leads to residential area so it can be limited to. Overall the burger had good flavor and I will be back to try more on the menu. If you are looking for a beer with your burger there was a lot of choices. Also, if you are into sports, there are several televisions on with a few different events playing.

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    Mastiff Kitchen - La Mesa - Double Smash Burger

    Double Smash Burger

    Mastiff Kitchen - La Mesa - Left is 'That's My Boy' and right is 'Meet Meat'

    Left is 'That's My Boy' and right is 'Meet Meat'

    Mastiff Kitchen - La Mesa - Mastiff Fries

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