Surprising! My son was visiting and he seems to always crave GC as he now lives in another state…read more He says they are different. Better where he lives. I guess we'll have to check it out. I wasn't expecting much to begin with, so maybe that's why I am surprised. Price was still a bargain considering the selection of rather tasty food (it was all pretty good); and, the fact that you can do just what I did, have a bite or two of just about everything before you get full. Then, you can go back for more . . . again. And don't forget to grab a plate of desserts so you can taste those too. A rather sketchy customer crowd, but it is a buffet. Please don't forget to leave the table servers a buck or two. They seemed to be putting in a pretty good effort. Dicks

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.

We were on a road trip and I thought it would be fitting to have this be our lunch stop! It was…read moreperfect!! There were 6 of us and there was no problem finding open seating around 1:30pm on a Wednesday. Not very busy at all inside. Service was friendly and the food came out quick. It was delicious! Everyone loved everything that was ordered, it was a win of a Pit Stop!! Only thing...google maps directions took us towards behind the police station that's close by! It's on far right corner of the shopping center past the police station! Otherwise - Yum! We highly recommend!

OG Spot for quick, local American/Mexican bkfst/lunch/dinner. No frills, casual, pit stop ambience,…read morestraight service. Place could use some good degreaser, but other than that, it's a place for more affordable items compared to other establishments. Our fave is their awesome fries!

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

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.

Nice spot with great value…read more Good prices and generous portions -- we ordered a bunch and left happy. We ordered: Pork Sliders (Happy Hour) -- the best of the bunch. Get these. Nachos (Happy Hour) -- very good. Hawaiian Beef Plate -- good. Shrimp Tempura Roll -- so-so, just okay. French Dip with added Provolone -- too salty for us. Philly Cheese Steak with Sweet Potato Fries -- bland; needed more flavor. The standouts were solid and the value is hard to beat -- the Happy Hour items especially. We'd come back, steer toward the sliders and skip the French.

I love that the girls here are never nicer than they need to be. They don't smile, they're not…read morefriendly, they're not helpful and they definitely don't care that you're there to pay for a service. They'll give you the wrong size coffee every time and roll their eyes at you if you have any questions or human experiences at all -- God forbid you need a minute to look at the menu. I'm not sure if they are just extremely unhappy at work, or have chosen this collective bad attitude as a stand against a patriarchy that pressures to women to smile even on their worst days, but they keep me on my toes, and the pastries are good, so I keep coming back. Never change ladies.

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!

Tiana was absolutely amazing. We have been here regularly and she by far makes it a 5 star…read moreexperience. The restaurant was pretty busy but food came out great, and was always checked in on. Outdoors was calm, soothing and relaxing. Looking forward to coming back again.

Some restaurants serve dinner. Cork Fire Kitchen serves an experience that has the audacity to make…read moreyou consider whether your own kitchen is even trying. On Saturday we wandered into TCI for dinner and started with the heirloom tomato and burrata with crostini. It was so fresh and delicious that I briefly considered writing the tomatoes a thank-you note. Next came the Harvest Valley Salad, which somehow managed to make me genuinely excited about lettuce--an achievement that deserves recognition from the culinary Olympics. For our entrée we ordered the Wagyu Steak Frites with chimichurri. The steak was cooked so perfectly it should probably be framed instead of sliced. Every bite was fantastic. We finished with the ube panna cotta, which was elegant, silky, and the kind of dessert that makes you promise you'll "just have one bite" before accidentally eating half of it. Nathan took wonderful care of us all evening. He was warm, friendly, attentive, and struck that perfect balance between making us feel welcome and giving us time to enjoy the gorgeous patio. Watching the sunset with live music in the background and that spectacular view? It was one of those evenings that quietly reminds you why people go out to eat in the first place. Apparently we enjoyed ourselves so much that we came back the very just two days for lunch. (Scientific research requires repeat testing.) We started with the hummus, which arrived looking like it belonged in an art gallery. Fortunately, it tasted every bit as good as it looked. Then came the chile relleno, which was absolutely outstanding. If this dish ever goes missing, I'd recommend checking my refrigerator first. Faith was wonderfully friendly and outgoing, and our food expeditor, David, was so genuinely warm and personable that by the time he left the table, it felt like we'd known him for years. Restaurants can teach hospitality, but that kind of kindness is simply who some people are. My only tiny suggestion: please turn on the patio misters during these triple-digit California afternoons. The food was keeping us warm emotionally; the weather was handling the rest. And on the way out we let Christine know the carpets at the entrances needed a vacuum. Fantastic food, exceptional service, beautiful views, and an atmosphere that keeps drawing us back. Cork Fire Kitchen has once again reminded us why it's one of our favorite places to dine. Bravo to the entire team!

Came back here again when I visited my daughter. I know it's one of her favorites and it's pretty…read moremuch one of mine when I go to Fallbrook. Cute place with good vibes. Our server took our order right away. Friendly guy. We ordered for the table pretzel bites. Omg those were really tasty melt in your mouth bites of heaven! It came with nacho cheese sauce I ordered the wedge salad with pesto chicken. I love wedge salads, and this was probably one of my favorites. It doesn't look too big until you actually cut it up and I only got the half salad, which is plenty especially since I got the chicken with it. We shared the bread pudding which was very good. Thank you Coal Bunker. My tummy did a happy dance

The staff is always so friendly! And the food ... home run! Perfect selection of beer in this hot…read moresummer day. 10 out 10 recommend

I'll ride for Rita, she was a great server and was professional and courteous throughout our dinner…read moreexperience. The food was also delicious. Thank you Rita for making our first time at this restaurant an unforgettable experience.

Our server Ingrid was the sweetest, and genuinely friendly!…read more The sampler platter was soo much food I could only sample a few bites of each item... were for sure taking everything home! The cornbread is the best I've ever tasted in my life! $13 catfish meal before 4pm with a coleslaw that was surprisingly great (I don't usually like slaw)

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