I love everything about this place! I have been going here since I was 3 years old! Now I bring my kids here :). The buttermilk pancake and potatoes are to die for! I recommend everything on the menu!

Yummy! Real home fries , like my moms. Build your own omelette grande. Most casual venues opt out of serving fresh squeezed OJ , but not here. It's a great breakfast find!

I recommend anyone who enjoys coffee , dessert and FIERCE entertainment, to catch a showing of The Coffee Shop Chronicles. The plays are original. The dialogue is witty. And the actors are spot on!

I had the whoopies favorite. Eggs bacon and potatoes FRESH squeezed On. Marvelous breakfast , marvelous atmosphere. Small town feel, reminds me of a Colorado mountain town breakfast place.

Great spot for breakfast and brunch in the heart of South Park . Find the secret patio inside! Good gluten free options .

Great place! A little bit expensive comparing to others, but full of history, charm, friendly , beautiful and original!

Cant go wrong.I've had over half the menu over the years, and it's all great!Check the French Toast , or maybe the pancake that's over 1' wide!

Great ambiance great breakfast great coffee wonderful very very colourful local history there is usually a line worth the wait

The second day of our SD trip, we enjoyed a wonderful breakfast here :) fresh squeezed orange juice n french toast were yum♡

Loved everything on the menu. The omlettes , potatoes and jam was great. Fun staff too

A hippie-diner version of Cheers. Love the scrambles, omelettes , homefries ,, and meatloaf . And love when owner Judy the Beauty is on duty. Tres bien!

kitchen forgot to substitute potato with beans, but they didn't forget to include beans in our check

Excellent food, unique atmosphere and pleasant vibe - A must visit if you'd like a unique breakfast or lunch experience!

awful experience. I can tolerate long waiting time (busy Sunday morning) but food was worst ever. black bean chili was a bowl of black beans with some pepper and tomatoes just mixed together

Follow the locals' lead and have your brunch at the Big Kitchen. Their omelettes are just amazing!

When choosing, pancake over French toast , scrambled eggs over other styles and (fresh squeezed) orange juice over all other drinks.

Coolest breakfast place I've been in a very long time! A must if you're in San Diego

Scrambled eggs with avocado , salsa and cheese !

The house Coffee is surprisingly good, but no surprise from Judy.

Sit outside or go to the back patio

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Tres Bien! Everything is a Great Choice here.

Laura’s Regular is my favorite!

CASH ONLY ! But, nice hearty portions , yum!

Best breakfast in SD. Great hippie friendly atmosphere . Cash or check only. Love this place.

The home fries are pure garlicky goodness

Bring your appetite and cash. The food is great, portions generous, and they don't take plastic.

Favorite spot since childhood!

buttermilk pancake with banana , peanut butter , yogurt , and syurp is amazing!!!

Great food and great service!

Breakfast & lunch .

Best eggs benedict

Try the corn beef hash you won't be disappointed.

Don't set down a credit card. They will bite your head off.

Try Germain's Getto Burger .

Whoopie Goldberg is known to have worked here before her «big break»

Whoopee. Goldbergs former employer!

Try the raisin bread french toast ! The best!!!

Sit outside on the patio -- through the kitchen =)

Not sayin this is always going to be the case BUT ... they got a Trio playin out front while we wait and that's kindof a big deal. Oh & the coffee while you wait is "tres bien"

Honey baked ham sandwich is delicious.

Wheat Thins commercial!

Tried to get served-- asked other server twice for my server, but he never came to take my order. After waiting 20 minutes - I left hungry :( too bad for them.