The location is great as it overlooks the city of Fallbrook and is a cool midpoint between mid county 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. read more

I've eaten here many times. I've had breakfast, lunch and dinner here. For breakfast just a couple of times. I mostly had lunch and dinner here with family, friends and my hubby. This one of the few places in town that is a nice but casual restaurant with a good menu for breakfast and lunch, and for dinner too. The prices are reasonable too. They have a great bar with drink specials. I've tried a few cocktails and sweet wines as well as their coffee selections. Today's visit was at lunch time with a friend. I wanted to show up early to get on the wait list early so my guest didn't have to wait. To my surprise, I only had to wait 5 minutes. The wait time was much longer when we were leaving Parking does get full quickly at the top area. Just remember there is parking below, but you will have to face stairs to reach the top level to see the hostess for seating. My lunch meal that I usually get is a Chinese Chicken salad, today was no different. I usually request for extra dressing.. My husband and I like that they do serve soda water. Our server was very friendly and checked on us often. I forgot to point out that when I come with family we prefer outdoor seating if the weather permits. The reason being is that it is loud inside. There is background music, but it could barely be heard because of the echoing of people talking. It is difficult to hear the people you are there with. Today I opted to sit inside because it was warm outside. Well, it was pretty warm inside so the next time it is warm outside I will opt to sit outdoors any way. Great food, nice bar, outdoor seating and good prices. You''ll find me back here. read more

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cute little fallbrook cafe! mostly older folks, decent prices and almost diner like food. sandwiches are okay, patty melt was actually great. lemonade was delicious. tuna melt is not my favorite. hit or miss kind of place, and nothing to write home about - but great service, decent food, and a pretty view. they also serve a full bar of alcohol! read more

4.5 stars I've driven by this restaurant so many times over the years. This was my first time coming here. I had a little breakfast get together with my friends. Such a nice relax atmosphere. We put our order in and the food came out quickly. My friend ordered the avocado toast. Looked amazing. I got the eggs Benedict. I enjoyed my dish, but my poached egg was more on the medium side, than the runny side. I wasn't asked how I wanted my egg. But overall I would definitely be back. It's a nice place to just eat and relax and catch up with friends! read more

Z Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bonsall, California

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Decent selection of lunch and dinner options. I've been here a few times, last time I was here I ordered the turkey and bacon sandwich. It definitely needed some mayo or a different selection of the bread. It was pretty dry to me, thankfully my mimosa helped break it down! read more

Z Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bonsall, California

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Amazing as usual ! We tried the chocolate cake and it was incredible. Amazing service and prices are the incredible. Super causal vibes read more

Z Cafe - Sushi - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bonsall, California

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MY GO TO PLACE IN FALLBROOK! Everything on the menu is amazing. Can't say enough good things about this place. Great service, reasonable prices and an inviting atmosphere like no other. Highly recommended. 15/10 read more

After a failed attempt to find this place on a previous visit (thanks, Apple Maps), I finally made it here with a friend for a late brunch. Fair warning: Apple Maps directed me to Z South, which happens to be another excellent restaurant nearby. This time, we did a little exploring on foot and successfully tracked it down. The restaurant has a charming, cozy atmosphere that feels like a neighborhood hidden gem. We headed upstairs and waited a bit before being acknowledged and added to the waitlist. It was surprisingly busy for a Thursday afternoon, so patience is definitely helpful during peak times. Once seated, our experience improved significantly thanks to Alma. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, making sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. For lunch, I ordered the tuna melt with a Caesar salad, while my friend went with the French dip. Both dishes were satisfying, well-prepared, and generously portioned. Nothing overly fancy here--just quality comfort food executed well. What stood out most was the value. In a time when brunch prices seem to climb higher every month, it was refreshing to enjoy a satisfying meal without feeling like I was paying premium prices. One thing to keep in mind: this isn't a brunch-and-cocktails destination. They don't serve alcohol, so if cocktails are part of your brunch ritual, you'll want to look elsewhere. If your priority is good food, friendly service, and wallet-friendly prices, this spot delivers and is well worth seeking out. read more

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This is not about the food this is not about the ambiance. This is about the service. Last night me and my fiance went to eat at Z Cafe. Our server took forever to get our drink order then it took her at least 15 minutes to come and take our order and it took her forever to bring my fiance her coffee the service at night sometimes is pretty bad and I have patience we were going to walk out because it was that bad read more

We recently visited for a Father's Day lunch and were pleasantly surprised by the experience. The establishment offers ample seating, excellent service, and generous portion sizes. We noted a slight initial confusion due to the proximity of two Z Bar locations; one offers breakfast, while the Z South location is exclusively for lunch. Both locations provide abundant parking, including an extended dining area and outdoor seating options. read more

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Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the options are delicious. They are super busy every time we go,, but worth waiting the 15 to 20 minutes. read more

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We ordered takeout tonight for the family. Hubby had the Salmon skin hand roll and the Rainbow Roll. Daughter and son-in-law had the Blackened Salmon Beet Salad, Garlic Chicken Flatbread, Pulled Pork Hawaiian Plate (they can down some food). I had the Brussel sprouts and Korean BBQ wings. As usual, Z Cafe ROCKS. You can never go wrong with their food no matter the time of day. We ordered just before closing and food was packed impeccably nice and leak-proof. It was hot and delicious and I wouldn't change it my best restaurant for any other place! read more

I learned of this place about 2 years ago and since then I've been there many times. The food is excellent and the quality is superb. Portions are large but the prices are not. It's like eating in a place with prices 30 years ago. I went there again today with about 8 of my friends and the service was excellent. That said I would caution the restaurant to address some service inconsistencies such as not returning to the table to see if all is well or if you need anything. Most of the time the service is good with just an occasional blip but I certainly give it a well-deserved five rating read more

Wow! This place is amazing! Not only is a nice restaurant but the prices for the size of the meal were amazing. I haven't paid this little for a big meal like this since 2000 lol. The place does get busy but the wait was fast. Service was also fast. Their mimosas were delicious! Definitely coming back here again. This is a place to come eat and try all their menu! read more

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Still delicious food. Still an inviting atmosphere. Servers were still pleasant . . . albeit, they seemed heavily tasked. Greeters were cool, but I could read lips when they were walking about. Some not-so-nice things were being said about whomever. We picked "Z" today because they had the Indy 500 on a couple of the bar area TVs. We had a distant peek at only two screens in-between other sports like women's field hockey on a couple other screens. I accomplished what I set out to do; watch a bit of the Indy 500. Mission accomplished. Z-Cafe is a good place to get the Sunday breakfast until 3pm and the lunch option after 11am. They do have a good and diverse menu. Do pay attention to the daily happy hour and daily early-bird specials. I'm not one to complain about much unless it is due. Today it is due. Today revealed some overhead dusting needed on the game kill busts along the walls, and the larger leafed indoor plants were in need of a wipe-down. Also, I went to open the Tabasco that was on the table. The wife looked down at the bottle and cap and was overly impressed by their cleanliness. I did point out to her, that it was a new bottle and the staff failed to remove the plastic "safety" wrapper. Ohhhh!, she said. We attempted to pay our ticket and waited close to 10 minutes before it was picked up. A manager walking the floors should have picked it up. What a great opportunity to make a bit of customer contact. Still a good place to eat. Let's hope it remains that way. By the looks of the crowd, it will. CritDicks read more

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Z Cafe What a great place to eat and drinks. Our server Kai M, was amazing. We were a party of 6 and he was super attentive, patient and got everything we needed. We came for breakfast and boy does this place get packed. Come early or prepare to wait. But honestly the wait isn't too long, also it's worth the wait. Our breakfast came out pretty quick for being so busy. And there were no complaints with our breakfast from our table. Thank you Z Cafe for your hospitality and good food. Can't wait to try something different from your menu. read more

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Z Jeanine and all the employees were absolutely fabulous. I love the little hostess. The place was busy and quite loud, but it was decorated great, the food was good, fabulous and affordable. Love the sushi rolls and I love all the paintings that they have hanging on the wall, I don't know if they're for sale but they're fabulous. Located upstairs has an outdoor patio dining area with heaters. We sat inside by the TV's, had a beer. They have a full bar, beer and wine. I WOULD RECOMMEND read more

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Excellent value and wonderful service by Kate. Our meals were huge and delicious. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Wow!!!! My sister recently moved to Fallbrook and we came here to check it out. This was our second time here and it was outstanding. I had the beef Hawaiian plate and everything was cooked perfectly and delicious. The prices are incredibly fair. We were there for lunch on Saturday 8/29 and there was a 20 minute wait. I didn't get the name of our server, but she was outstanding as well, small little Asian lady. She checked on us multiple times and was super friendly. I live in Murrieta but will definitely make the drive down to Bonsall just to go to this place. Highly,highly, recommend. read more

Very cool restaurant. Perfect for lunch/brunch! They have a terrace with beautiful seating as well as plenty of indoor tables. Their menu has a wide variety from salads, sandwiches, burgers and even Hawaiian! I ordered the trio which comes with half a sandwich, soup and salad. I went with their tuna sandwich and chicken tortilla soup. The sandwich was very generously made with plenty of tuna and avocado. So fresh and yummy. The salad was good and I appreciated the mixed greens rather than standard iceberg served at most places. The soup was kind of bland in my opinion. Lacked salt and needed some type of spice, maybe some chipotle pepper would've elevated the flavors. My husband ordered the Hawaiian plate with beef teriyaki and he loved it! And for the price you really can't beat it. Their iced tea was really nice too. Service was good. Overall a nice lunch read more

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Great service and food ! Friendly service crews Easy access from where i live. Not pricey at all read more

We sat on the outside patio and it was really nice. My wife had the mushroom provolone burger cooked medium and perfect. Sweet potato fries were a real treat, we all had some of hers. My granddaughter really enjoyed the grilled cheese and the fries were really good too. I had the Hawaiian bowl w chicken but after seeing the burger I kind of wish I ordered that! Our server was very friendly but it seemed really busy like another server or two would have been useful. Will def come back and have a burger and bring the whole family. read more

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I finally got to try this place and it didn't disappoint! Nice place with great ambiance, service and tasty food. read more

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Was torn between breakfast or lunch , and glad I chose the breakfast. The French toast with the fresh berries was so delicious. Probably the best I have ever had. I love the artwork that is posted for sale. Service was excellent, especially for table of 12. All of the orders came out correct and all together. We will definitely be back to explore all the menu further. read more

Z Cafe - French Toast plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bonsall, California

Z cafe is hands down my favorite restaurant in the Fallbrook/Bonsall area. They have alot of great choices. Especially if you dig Hawaiian food. Best spicy tuna rolls hands down. Great Hawaiian bowls and beer and wine to wash it down. Always great service as well! Any meal of the day they rock it. Awesome space with sports on the tvs always. Cant beat good food, service and vibes. Check them out read more

Don't EVER get the huevos rancheros here. They don't even heat up the tortilla and not very knowledgeable on egg cooking (over-medium is a challenge for them). They put the egg on a cold, unheated tortilla and it looked a complete mess. If you stick to their Hawaiian food you'll fare much better. Service- bare minimum good, its fine, nothing amazing. Ambiance- nice, can get loud, no AC so also can be stuffy inside read more

My boyfriend and I love coming here on Sundays. We really enjoy the food they offer, as well as the desserts! The servers are very friendly and always welcoming. The place is very clean every time we are there. I definitely recommend this place, as they have great prices and food! read more

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I went to this restaurant yesterday. I ordered the Hawaiian chicken bowl with extra teriyaki sauce. The chicken breast meat was a little dry, and the broccoli was cooked just right, not soggy. The rice was a little undercooked. Overall, it was a good dish. Their food used to be so-so. They must have redone their menu and elevated their food quality. The place was extremely busy (lunch time). I will definitely go back! read more

Great staff, always friendly and helpful. Remember and take care of us. Great food good prices. read more

Their French fries are awesome. We shared the Philly cheesesteak sandwich and it was enough for 2. Recommend go during lulls between peak meal hours for shorter wait. We haven't been able to eat outside yet; however, the view is still nice from the high tops and bar. read more

Z Cafe - Philly cheesesteak sandwich half and fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bonsall, California

New to the area and found this gem. We have been moving in (still living in a construction zone it seems) so we were not dressed in our best. At first we felt sorely under dressed, but quickly realized that the crowd is as eclectic as the menu. The waiter made us feel welcome and comfortable. We sampled the menu with a salad, chicken teriyaki bowl, steak teriyaki plate, and some sushi. We even finished off with a slice of cheese cake. We will definitely be back. read more

The best tri tip meal we've enjoyed in quite awhile! The tri tip was Cooked to our request and was delicious in the creamed mushroom sauce.The garlic mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli were perfect. The price was very reasonable for a great meal! service was pleasant and attentive. The ambience was enjoyable outside on their patio. read more

Great food portions for the price! Very busy on a rainy Saturday morning, but the wait was less than 30min for a party of 6. I had the avocado toast for $7.95! TWO pieces of toast.. and likely almost a full avocado! It was basic but can't complain with that price. Recommend for other breakfast items for non vegans. Service was prompt and for how busy it was everything was clean. I would recommend this cafe if you're in the area. read more

Never a dull sleepy moment at Z Cafe. A wonderful restaurant with full service bar, TVs playing sports games, indoor and outdoor dinning, large parking lot, and great service. What else can you ask for! Great quality food at an affordable price, especially for today's standards. The service and staff are great, very friendly and consistent. Some go to dishes include chicken and waffles, Burgers, Monte Cristo, salads and Hawaiian plates. They also have happy hour specials, and breakfast until 3pm! read more

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Food and prices here are great! They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. We asked for the first available table and waited about 20 minutes to be seated. The portions and prices are impressive. I ordered the Loco Moco--it was delicious, a huge portion, and only $9.75. Service was really good as well. I would definitely come back if I'm in the area again. read more

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Excellent food! Breakfast lunch dinner and happy hour all fantastic and the prices can not be beat. Staff is very friendly! A bit of Hawaii here in Bonsall. read more

To be transparente, the wife visit here to eat early by 4pm. Food is good, service very good & pricing better early, but this time was a disaspoint! Hostess Skip us for someone appears she knew! To sit sooner we opted for outside option, BIG mistake like eating in a Kennel with 2 dogs! Why can't people just leave their dogs home‍. And I love dogs! Switched to inside table service was not good. Now tie pasta was good but dry, needs more sauce! We will try again and see if this was an anomaly. read more

Food, service, and ambiance was great! Busy place, family friendly, chicken and waffles were AMAZING. read more

Z Cafe - Chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bonsall, California

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This is one of my favorite breakfast restaurants in north country. I always get the loco moco. It's a beef patty on a bed of white rice with a sunny side up egg with gravy. They also have good happy hour specials on the food and drinks. read more

Z Cafe - Loco moco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bonsall, California

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Best prices, large portions, great food plus Shushi after 3. The staff is fast and professional. Regular customers, mostly local. The locals always know where to go for good food read more