Great place with amazing service and lots of options. The food was so fresh ans good portion size and affordable. I got the healthy trio and the chai latte and onion rings. read more

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For the first timer coming here I felt super happy with the service, food and the environment

Came here on happy hour with colleagues and the waitress pretty much forgot about us. The portions were good for the happy hour prices but the food was so blah. Bland and totally tasteless salsa. The chicken in the quesadilla was DRY. The beer selection was decent. But I think I'll skip the happy hour when it's at Thai place. Not a fan. read more

Came here for breakfast today. Food, service and pricing were all amazing! Bacon was crispy, waffles were delicious and all very generous portions for the price. If we lived closer this would definitely be our regular breakfast spot. Will be coming back if we are in the area! read more

Long wait to be seated but that only means everyone else loves this place too! Really good menu with so many options. I've only been here for breakfast so far but the food is always good. I recommend the gravy. It's so good! Anything with the gravy!! we got the chicken fried steak and the Denver omelette I think? read more

Z Cafe - Chicken Fried Steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bonsall, California

amazing restaurant with great service and amazing food and staff good variety for breakfast- lunch and dinner read more

Although it can get quite noisy waiting to be seated inside or if you can get the patio area the wait is worth it. A friendly busy atmosphere where the food is very good... a variety of choices and the cost is reasonable (very reasonable!) Favorite for the locals and getting to be for those passing through beautiful Fallbrook/Bonsall read more

Great food with a large variety of options from traditional American such as a burger, steak, salad, soup, pizza, or sandwiches, to sushi, poke, Hawaiian dishes, Korean and much more! We had sushi, a cheeseburger, salad, and the Reuben. All were delicious! This was our second time here and both times we had about a thirty minute wait to be seated. It's very popular and rightfully so! Highly recommend calling to make a reservation ahead of time and sending someone from your party to put your name on the waitlist once arriving. The ambiance is nice yet casual. People come from school, work, or for holiday parties. It is as casual or as fancy as you would like it to be. read more

Food is great and reasonably priced. The staff is great. Always welcoming. It's a little loud in there, but everyone is having a good time.

Came in on a Wednesday evening. The restaurant was busy but we were quickly seated. Sushi was delicious!! Friendly service, but restaurant was a bit noisy due to how busy it was. I came in right after happy hour, but got to see the happy hour menu and will return for their great happy hour selection an prices! read more

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

Second time I have been here. Amazing food and service. We had sea bass and salmon. Both meals under $20. Highly recommend this biz. Wish I could give them more stars. read more

Z Cafe - Great atmosphere. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bonsall, California

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I have been to Z Cafe several times for both lunch and dinner whenever I visited my friend who lives there. I like that their menu offerings are very extensive and varied options to choose from. The food tastes great and the prices are decent. Good service read more

Three strikes and they're out. This was my third visit, and unfortunately, it will be my last. The food is just okay, and the service is consistently poor. During our visit this past Sunday, the service was especially bad. We had to ask for an English muffin twice, and I actually had to get up and grab my own jelly after requesting it twice. When the food did arrive, it was missing the feta and bell peppers on the omelette. It was also my first time trying the pancakes, and they were incredibly dense and tasteless. It's a bummer, but I won't be returning. read more

Updated happy hour as photos on yelp posted recently were misleading for the HH. Send they serve you complimentarily chips and salsa at the bar which was a pleasant surprise. Staff is friendly and restaurant is a nice and cozy ambiance. Will be back. read more

Z Cafe - Updated happy hour menu as other HH images on yelp were misleading. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bonsall, California

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Great food and great atmosphere. This restaurant exceeded my expectations. It wasn't what I thought it would be. read more

The prices are so cheap for the amount you get. 5 stars for pricing. The food is great- not high fine dining but for a cafe it's worth checking out. The food: Loco moco - wish it had a little more mango salsa but good choice and the katsu plate was filling. Quirky decor with Hawaiian paintings. The place was packed and we were told 25-30 minute wait but we were seated within 5 min. Good service. read more

Z Cafe - Loco moco and chicken katsu plate. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bonsall, California

I like the menu which provides many different options for me to choose. Breakfast is served at lunchtime if I want to eat something lighter... They have inside seating and outside seating. You can also choose to sit at the bar to enjoy the food and drinks. I always make sure I get there early so that I don't have to wait too long for a table. read more

This place is actually ridiculously good! One of my co workers used to live in Fallbrook and this was a go to spot for breakfast and brunch. The food is CRAZY cheap for how good it is, and all the art your surrounded by is astonishing and lovely. The servers too are good, and the menu is very very nice. Overall, a place I would recommend as a good stopping grounds if your in the area early in your day and hungry, maybe you'll find Art that they sell there that you'll love too read more

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Wanted to order take out. Host told us to go place our order at the "counter next to the bar" so we did. We stood there for over 6 minutes before anyone even acknowledged us. Mind you, during this 6 minutes, multiple employees walked by us and used the computer right in front of us (less than 2 feet from us). When the bartender did finally acknowledge us she said "give me a sec" ok, cool glad to be at least acknowledged. Then she proceeded to go back behind the bar and ignore us for 8 or 9 more minutes. Can't tell me she forgot either because we made eye contact 3 or 4 more times. Food is lack luster here anyway. Thanks for giving me the final reason never to come back here. read more

I've been here 2 times now both times pleasantly suprised all the employees are super nice food always taste fresh I'm pretty sure the beans are canned that's my only minus but everything else is amazing and taste pretty fresh! We got the French dip could use a little more flavoring and the fresh orange juice chorizo and egg plate which was the star of the morning - the can beans but the first time I came I also got breakfast and I think there breakfast is what really shines soon to be back thanks read more

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

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Food is great! Prices are very reasonable. Servers are truly awesome. Friendly, outgoing and kind. Plus, they demonstrate true care for the customers. We especially love Tiffany, Nubia, and Rose. Now some notes... It's way past time to put in a pager system for customers. Far too much waiting to be called and little place to sit while waiting to get your table. I think some repainting is needed as well. We'll still come but I would like to see some updating of the place... read more

My Best Friend and I wanted to come to Z Cafe for their Happy Hour since we were both very hungry. 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 It was Happy Hour on a Sunday at about 4:30, by the time we ate it was still early & the place had No lines. 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 The Food is Always Good * Ambiance is Always Good Our Server Luis was always nearby and very attentive 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 Three Decent Items for $5.00 Each was Such a Deal!! 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 We split the Pork Kahlua Sliders * They were so Tasty 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 We split the Chicken Nachos * I ate all of the jalapeño 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 I had the Spicy Tuna And Spicy Albacore Hand Rolls with pickled ginger, wasabi and a bunch of Eel Sauce 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 It was a Fun Evening & a Great Way to End the Night.. 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 Z Cafe is a Fun place to Dine whether we're there for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. Happy Hour Every Day is Nice as Well and During the Hotter Weather their Patio has Sunshine and a breeze for a bit of Fresh Air 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 She had her typical glass of Water with a Lemon Slice I had the IPA * Stone Delicious Brewski in a cold glass. 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 〰〰〰〰|L * O * C * A * T * I * O * N|〰〰〰〰〰 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 〰〰| Hwy 76 East & West @ Mission Rd |〰〰〰 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 | 5256 S. Mission Rd | 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 | Bonsall, CA 92003-3614 | 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 (760) 940-1751 〰〰〰〰〰 〰〰〰 〰 read more

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I don't usually leave reviews for specific staff, but Marcos absolutely impressed me. He was nonstop 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! read more

Absolutely LOVE this place. The food is great, service is great, atmosphere is great. The perfect variety of food, and very reasonable priced. A lot of the staff is on the younger side, and they're all very well mannered and professional. Kudos to their parents for raising them right! read more

Z Cafe - Thanks for finding my phone!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bonsall, California

Food was pretty, service was horrible. Nice ambiance. Got there and waited for half an hour to be seated then another 15 - 20 minutes for a water and asked what we wanted to to drink waited another 20 min for the roof then who knows how long to order and get our food. Got there at 145,sat down 209 left at 330. Oh not to mention they forgot my fries , served only the burger. read more

Good food, excellent prices and outstanding service. I highly recommend it, but get there before the evening rush because it becomes VERY BUSY. If you like sushi, do yourself right and go there. Friendly staff with impressive work ethic so tip them generously. read more

I love this restaurant. Good quality food at extremely reasonable prices. Always busy during the Saturday Sunday morning, brunch time, but honestly worth the wait. If you don't want crowds come at lunch on a weekday. Still busy but not like the weekend. Good service, great food. read more

A friend of mine was excited to share her go-to spot in Bonsall. Z Cafe is probably one of the most impressive restaurants I've ever been to in the US post pandemic... Why? It's like an art gallery and restaurant in one. I really enjoyed the paintings by Steve Barton showcased throughout the rooms, especially on the way up the stairs from the lower level. What a grand entry!! I love that they have dishes that have rice, pasta, and bread/sandwich options for my family--the 3 of us in my family have different preferences for carbs. I really love their Hawaiian meals. Quality of the beef and chicken is super fresh. Taste, service, presentation are excellent. The price? Unbelievable! Huge portions for under or around $10. This is crazy considering all the price gouging post Covid. This is a must visit for tourists and a popular venue for very lucky locals. What a special place. Made me feel spoiled! read more

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Wow. What a find! After watching my niece's performance, our group wanted a restaurant close by and can accommodate a big group. I looked on Yelp and found Z Cafe. What a beautiful restaurant.. Our server Nedda was very nice, knowledgeable and efficient! We liked it so much went back again the next day. Food was good, prices are great and ambience is lovely! read more

Z Cafe - Fish and chips, Portuguese sausage, loco moco, grilled mahi mahi, eggs Benedict , chicken and waffles , turkey sandwich , avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bonsall, California

I could not rant and rave MORE about this place, have been coming here sporadically for years. The menu is diverse, the prices are great! (Like how things used to be priced) and every item every time is just soo crafty made and delicious. Not to mention the beautiful tranquil environment. Don't change a thing. . read more

Always crowded here because of the great food and prices. Plan ahead because they do not take reservations. This is one of those locations I hate to review because I don't want anyone else to find out about it to make it even more crowded than it already is. That being said, ownership, management and workers here deserve top kudos for how well They prepare food and provide service to customers. You can't beat their happy hour prices and the large menu that they offer for food. The early bird meals are quite a deal. At what early bird can you get two sushi hand rolls for five dollars. We've been here for breakfast lunch and dinner and haven't been disappointed yet. The mimosas at the bar are quite refreshing and they have a large selection of craft beers. There is outdoor seating, bar seating, and the restaurant area. The check in and waiting area is tiny, so be prepared to have to stand outside since they do not take reservations while you're waiting for a table to open up. If we're meeting friends or family we always arrive a half hour early so we can get a place in the restaurant at the designated time. read more

Beautiful area for the Cafe. I suggest parking in the lower lot if you don't mind the stairs. There just happens to be roomier parking and not crowded at all for a Sunday. It helps for taking a baby in and out of the car. Our wait was 35 mins. The host took our number since we waited downstairs of the Cafe. Hard to hear them from upstairs. The waiting area is covered in gorgeous paintings. The food was cooked very quickly after ordering. From the time we sat to the time we left, 45 mins had passed. Our server Tiffany B. Was FANTASTIC and so professional. The bussers were so kind as well. They helped clear our table so we could be more comfortable after finishing all our food. Huge tip: $6 mimosa on Sundays. Worth it! Check out the menu! The Greek omelette is also a huge recommendation. read more

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Always the best experience. Food, service, ambiance on point. Loco moco is just like the Islands.

Came here with a friend for breakfast. We walked through the doors and there was some very nice artwork inside and going up the stairs. We were greeted as soon as we got to the top of the stairs. Very friendly staff. It was pretty busy but the food we ordered came out fast. I ordered the monte cristo omelet which consisted of ham, turkey, American and provolone cheese with hollandaise sauce. So good! Also ordered iced sugar-free vanilla latte which I loved. Very reasonable prices with big portions. Who could ask for more. My friend ordered corned beef hash with eggs. He loved that. We also split an order of biscuits and gravy. No complaints there. Great breakfast, great company and great atmosphere. I live in Missouri, but I will definitely be back when I visit my daughter. Excellent place to eat. Would love to try lunch and dinner here sometime. read more

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Best prices, great food!! We go often, our favorite go to when we're hungry!! Can't say enough about the Z. Friendly too!! Nice decor. read more

First time here. Don't judge me Hahha. Great spot for breakfast. The lunch menu looked great too! I was a little worried when we walked up as they looked busy. The wait was only ten minutes though. Our server l, Erica, was awesome. Very attentive and gave great recommendations. Definitely plan on coming back! read more

Z Cafe - Portuguese Sausage and Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bonsall, California

This fabulous business has great food and the best staff! I go there a lot and always feel welcomed and greeted by the servers. The food arrives promptly and very well priced. My favorite spot to go to and remember if you use your debt card to pay there is no credit card fee or any special fees like other restaurants. Thank you and much success. read more

Food: It's been 8/10 great. The last 2 visits were different and a little less than great than previous visits due to a few changes. The chef from our first few visits was not there the last few times it seems like because the home fries were missing the same great taste and when we asked for the bell papers that usually came with the home fries, they sent out raw bell peppers. Hahaha, seemed like the chef was upset about the request for properly made home fries lol Service: It's always great servers. Always very professional and friendly. Ambiance: It's a nice, friendly and fresh vibe. It's a definite "go-to" breakfast place for great prices too! read more

We ate here for breakfast, the atmosphere is very cozy. Food is delicious and prices are decent. I recommend the loco moco. Service is fast and they always check on you if you need anything even if the place was busy. read more

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We have been to Z several times and enjoyed it but this time it had changed. The Philly cheese was greasy bun, one translucent piece of cheese, and a wilted piece of lettuce which was weird and yesterdays meat. The Hawaiian Katsu chicken bowl was a fail with dried out chicken pieces and a poor attempt to hide the fact with yesterdays sauce. I had to ask the wait staff for condiments and sweetener for tea. I wonder if they have new management. I am disappointed when a great place becomes a less than it has been. read more