Had a great time here. Servers are always friendly and helpful. Wish it was still open. Food was…read moredecent for 25$. Had a good time inside the restaurant as well.

I'm surprised this place is still around! Golden Corrals are franchised, and I'm sure there are…read moreprobably decent ones somewhere else in the country that may be similar to Hometown Buffet. BUT this one ain't it! There were a handful of items that were decently edible like mashed potatoes and gravy. The salad bar was also alright. It's difficult to mess up chopped lettuce mix because it only requires opening a bag or container and pouring the contents into the bin. Fried chicken was fine as long as you are able to get a piece or two. I noticed if you come in later in the evening, the food is not replenished so you are stuck with bottom of the bin caked on dry remnants. Here are the highlights: the server bringing the drinks and busing tables was doing her best to be happy and welcoming. One of the cooks was very courteous and also did her best to anticipate customer needs. They get two thumbs up! Now for the fun part: The clam chowder was too salty and had an aftertaste of old dirty towel, promising a fitting end to my evening with a bad tummy ache. The cook making the steak didn't seem to care about communicating a single word with the customers. Her sole purpose was to repeatedly flip something that looked like meat and point to a bin full of burned protein hockey pucks. I noticed how the line of hungry patrons grew with eager anticipation as she stopped flipping and started attempting to slice. As each diner finally walked away with something on their plate, she was free to disappear in the back to probably make more clam chowder. I watched a couple seated near me with steak on their plate. Husband was breaking a sweat trying to slice a piece while his wife was busy trying to gracefully eject something inedible from her mouth. Now on to the pinnacle of the meal - dessert time. There wasn't much left, so I chose a slice of pecan pie. It looked promising, like something you could pick up at the local grocery store, but that's where any similarity ends. It tasted old and stale, like it was made from expired corn syrup found at the bottom of the moldy basement. The soft serve ice cream machine was screaming like an exit door alarm every time someone pulled the arm to coax out some frozen ice milk. Then I spotted the highlight of the evening. I didn't think it was possible to mess up jello, but heck you learn something new everyday. I captured that masterpiece in a photo. Sadly, the owner of this location really needs to put many improvements in place. People do enjoy going to buffets and truly miss Souplantation and HomeTown Buffet. Golden Corral has the potential to fill this gap. It is in a good location anchored by Target with lots of parking to serve a busy neighborhood in oceanside. It also has a few employees who still care to do a good job. So please take the good location and good staff and make this Golden Corral a worthy business for hungry patrons looking to spend money at a place with quality food and variety.

Food is great & service is good! They have a menu with so many options it's hard to choose. Will…read moredefinitely come back to try other options.

This is not my favorite type of dining or food but every now and then we might hit this spot up as…read moreit's close to work and home and has an extensive menu that accommodates any and all tastebuds and we have a spectrum in my family of 6! Your kid a picky eater? He only eats Mac & Cheese and I'm talking for B-fast, Lunch, Dinner, brunch, Linner, snacks, whatever!?! It's Kraft Mac & Cheese or it's nada! Then there was that episode with my little brother when we were growing up where he only ate Lil Debbie's!!! Mom....what were you thinking??? And why was that not my menu for even a week, let alone the years Jaime got it for? Anyways back to pit stop. Big open seating dining. If I recall, customers order before grabbing their seat. I've seen it 3/4 crowded but I have never been there when the busy times are rocking. As stated the menu is extensive. Burgers, sandwiches, big salads, entrees you name it and it's likely that if any diner anywhere has offered that plate, the Pit Stop has it as well! I've ordered something different every time and have never been disappointed. But understand it's diner dining. And yes! I am sure they also serve Mac and Cheese! Cheers

I have to say the food here is always delicious, freshly made and very accommodating to dietary…read morerestrictions and preferences. Their team is always nice, friendly and most of just fun to chat with when you see them around.

Let me start off with I wanted to show my appreciation for hard working individuals and great…read morepersonalities that work at the cafe. There's a truly wonderful group of people and if you get the chance to get to know them.. do it!! The chicken enchiladas are BY FAR my favorite dish so far thou I haven't had it often (sad face) the chocolate chip cookies they made the other day were just sinful but AMAZBALLS, the jalapeno cheddar cheese bagels with the bacon cream cheese BEST breakfast item and the bagel sandwiches on the week days perfection. Sorry to say but oatmeal are the 2nd worst item but I get it.. gotta have a healthy option. Some people think it's the worst. I personally hate grits. Just NEVER understood why that's a thing thou. That espresso machine is my LOVE!! If I had to work 60hrs or 7 days a week.. if that machine was there? I'm there!!! I thought we were spoiled with the Starbucks machine at first but once I discovered the espresso machine.. I knew I'd be working for this works for YEARS on YEARS. The executive chef is a awesome dude and everyone there great too. This place is extra added bonus. Btw the donuts are a extra touch of love

I don't usually leave reviews for specific staff, but Marcos absolutely impressed me. He was…read morenonstop the entire night, clearing tables, helping staff, and always finding something to do. I honestly didn't see him slow down once. His work ethic stood out so much that I had to ask for his name before leaving. Employees like Marcos don't always get recognized by customers, but they should. He was hardworking, efficient, and clearly took pride in what he was doing. Great job, Marcos!

The location is great as it overlooks the city of Fallbrook and is a cool midpoint between mid…read morecounty Riverside and Oceanside/Carlsbad. The restaurant itself is airy and has a cool little mini gallery on the bottom floor. The food is great and the service is FAST! Cool local hang out. Thanks for feeding us!- more than once. My favorite is always the Hawaiian breakfast items and equally as important, the coffee is GOOD.

My husband and sister stopped in here a day or so ago looking for something sweet to celebrate…read more They brought home 2 brownies, 2 tiramisu and a chocolate mousse. Oh my gosh how delicious!!! The tiramisu was amazing. I didn't personally try the other ones because they were for other people but I will absolutely be coming in soon for more!

Straight up solid breakfasts here…read more This trip was with visiting family delivering a classic vehicle up the coast. They needed something to eat before the drive. They were very impressed. Table in the parking lot served its purpose. Lots of people. A good place to mix the breakfast plates and danishes. CritDicks

Everything ordered was full of flavor and terrific…read more The inside is terrific. The service is excellent. Mountain and golf course views were great. Hidden gem and worth a drive to visit

Came here for a lunch with a group of 7. We ate on the patio with a beautiful view of the golf…read morecourse. Loved the seating outdoor especially during this weather. Our group all ordered something different from the menu. I got the eggs Benedict sub for carnitas. The food did not come out as hot as I would like. My coworker asked for her fries to be reheated and they brought new ones. My eggs were lukewarm and the carnitas were slightly dry. I liked the English muffin because it was crispy. The flavor profile was good and the hollandaise sauce was a nice consistency. Service was okay. Our waitress was nice and helpful. It seemed like she was busy with indoor tables and our table. We received our food before any silverware. We had to ask two different people before being brought any. Overall, experience was okay.

I've left a 5 star review of coal bunker before but I have to leave another one! I was in Fallbrook…read morelast Friday so I just had to stop in and eat at Coal Bunker. The food was amazing as usual. Stephen was my server and he was one of the best servers I've ever had, both at CB and at other restaurants. He just went above and beyond, was really attentive, anticipated our drink refills, and he was super nice and had a very friendly vibe. Next time you're eating at Coal Bunker, ask for Stephen as your server!

I have passed by Coal Bunker for weeks. I finally got to try it today! It did not disappoint. The…read morerestaurant is beautiful. It has rail train vibes inside. It's got rustic charm. I love the attention to detail. It's on Main Street in Fallbrook. The service is friendly. The waitresses are so nice and attentive, they give great recommendations. The food is delicious! I've never had stuffed avocado before, it was fresh and tasty. The avocado was perfect and the seasoning in the stuffing is elevated. My husband loved his chili cheeseburger. The baked potato skins were my favorite! We will be back!

This place is great. Ingrid is our server who was excellent. The catfish Mac n cheese and…read morecornbread were absolutely amazing. I do not write reviews that's how good it was.

The cornbread has improved, buttery and hot, scrumptious. I made a pick up order today. The black…read moreeyed peas tasted like they came out of a can and was doctored up. The San Marcos location is on point every time. Unfortunately, Oceanside's cook need improvement.

When I first attended college 20 years ago, we had a fancy Student Activities Center that contained…read morea Taco Bell and some random Pizza restaurant - the pizza was overpriced and terrible. It was something to nibble on between classes, but I'm not even sure the majority of what they served there was food... Times certainly have changed when it comes to college food offerings! There are many options at MiraCosta that don't involve vending machines (even though there are plenty around campus) or greasy fast food devoid of nutrients. I happened to come across the Cafe here by compete accident. I was looking for the bookstore and ended up in a room that smelled delicious! There's plenty of fresh fruit, an array of beverages, plenty of seating space to enjoy your food while double checking a homework assignment (or Yelping, because the college has free WiFi...), and it's definitely not the greasy, non-nutritional food I'd become accustomed to when I was in college the first time around. The food is arranged in a cafeteria/buffet type setting, so you just walk around the counters, choose your food items, and take them to the cashier to pay for it. It's actually pretty decent food too...especially for a college! The smell of the food was not just some lie my nose told my brain because of my hungry stomach! It's not only fresh and healthy (well, most of the menu items are, I should say!), but this is now a place I plan on frequenting since I've got a class that runs past lunch every day this semester. The staff are professional and courteous, and the food may not be homemade or gourmet, but it's relatively affordable...and it's not Taco Bell! It's nice to have a place to grab a bite while waiting for your study group to start, or get something quick and simple to make sure your growling gut doesn't interrupt your entire class. It's one of the many things I've discovered on this campus that make going back to college a much nicer experience than it was the first time around. The seating area is clean, the people are friendly, and the food has ingredients you can actually pronounce. I think this may be one of my new favorite places on campus. :)

When something is expired, they just put another sticker with new expiration date on it. Very…read moreDangerous cafe for your health.

No seasoning in the rice or chicken. Bring you're own ice if you want a cold refreshment because…read morethe ice machine are almost always out. Only good on the holidays