Breakfast House

Our server Thomas was amazing! We did not have to ask for anything! He definitely was great in helping decide what to eat too! Everything was super delicious! We will be back for sure!

Delicious local breakfast spot in east San Diego. Warm feels, good eats, and plenty of parking. My dad’s favorite meal is breakfast and do they for sure have endless choices of good brunch food. My favorite? The seasonal dishes. Like the pecan pumpkin pancakes. So good I still drool thinking about it. Plus the staff is so friendly and inviting! No wonder this place gets great reviews.

Had breakfast here with my family and it was fantastic. The Canadian eggs Benedict was cooked perfectly—the eggs were rich and silky, the hollandaise was smooth and flavorful, and the Canadian bacon had just the right amount of crisp. We also tried the biscuits and gravy, which were hearty, comforting, and full of flavor. Everything came out hot and fresh, and the portions were generous without being overwhelming. The service was friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot we’ll be coming back.

Absolutely delicious, we've been twice and it was great both times. My partner recommends Biscuits and gravy, Eggs Benedict with Herb potatoes and the Avocado Toast, delicious! In my opinion, better than Breakfast Republic or Fig Tree Cafe. No wait either. 😁

Me and my partner were in a rush today but we also didn’t want to get fast food so we came here. The server KARINA immediately knew and rushed the food and got us to go boxes. She and the cooks were amazing. She helped in every way she could and had an excellent attitude about it. We’ve come here before and every time is an excellent time. Don’t forget to tip your servers they work really hard here and genuinely deserve it!!!

Had a delicious brunch at breakfast house! We got the California and Mediterranean skillets and really loved them both. Good size portions to make sure you are stuffed. There’s a dog friendly patio as well. Super nice servers and the food comes out quick. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area!

Fantastic food and amazing service. The staff treats you like family and will spend time getting to know you. Will always recommend or come here even if I move out of the area!

This place feels like a warm cozy home and eat delicious homemade food. I got the chicken fried steak and was delicious. The gravy they use is so good youll come back for more. The chilaquiles have a great authentic mexican taste to them.

Delicious local breakfast spot in east San Diego. Warm feels, good eats, and plenty of parking. My dad's favorite meal is breakfast and do they for sure have endless choices of good brunch food. My favorite? The seasonal dishes. Like the pecan pumpkin pancakes. So good I still drool thinking about it. Plus the staff is so friendly and inviting! No wonder this place gets great reviews.

So I dropped by this spot recently, and honestly, it was a letdown. The food just didn't hit the mark at all. The home potatoes were super dry and hard, and they weren't even warm enough to be enjoyable. Same deal with the coffee--it just wasn't hot, and that kind of kills the vibe when you're expecting a nice warm cup. To top it off, even the hashbrowns were just drenched in oil, which made them way too greasy, also the ham was way too salty almost taste like spam texture. The service was just okay, not super welcoming, and overall it left me feeling like I probably wouldn't come back. Just wanted to give you the heads-up.

The food, service, atmosphere, and fellowship was good. No complaints, all went well.

Came here for breakfast on a Friday, the restaurant wasn't busy at all, one waitress for the whole restaurant. I ordered the crusted French toast and added blueberry sauce, sausage, and poached eggs. The French toast was awesome, sweet and still a little tangy from the blueberry. The eggs and sausage were basic. They serve diner coffee, nothing to write home about. Our only complaint was the food wasn't as hot as we would've liked. It tasted like it may have been sitting on the counter for a bit before coming back to us. One other person accompanying me actually sent it back to have it heated up. Our waitress was kind enough to discount the meal. Overall I would definitely go back for the crusted French toast, id also like to try the cinnamon roll French toast or pancakes, but I don't think I would stray from those on the menu.

I have been coming here off an on for the 8 years I've lived in San Diego and I'll tell you......this is one of the top 3 breakfast places I've been to in Southern California. I asked if they could turn their lobster Benedict into an omelet with sautéed spinach and they obliged. The service is very quick for a crowded restaurant and they maintained a very friendly family style atmosphere These are large portions so be ready to eat or take some home and the price is very reasonable.

What an outstanding breakfast spot!!! To start off me and my party came to have some breakfast. Upon entering this humble restaurant we were greeted by a very nice staff. Our waitress was nothing but polite and friendly. A great way to start the morning off. The entire time we were here she would always check in on us at the perfect times and made sure to always refill our drinks. Especially that coffee!!! Cleanliness here was just fine. Didn't reek of chemicals but was not scary to step on the floors. Food itself was so delicious. I had ordered the veggie scramble and I couldn't put my fork down. The flavor was so juicy and so tasty with the different veggies. Nothing was overcooked and nothing was undercooked. The toast wasn't soggy either. One member in my party particularly noted that the breakfast chorizo was one of the best chorizo she had ever had in her life. I was surprised considering she's a very tough critic. It's highly recommended to try the breakfast chorizo here!!! Overall a great spot. I have no major concerns or complaints. It got the job done with great portions and great flavors. Quality of food was there. I will definitely come back to try more from this menu. Thank you!!!

Service was quick and friendly. The waitress suggested the senior breakfast since it was cheaper and more food than what we originally ordered. The ambiance is that of a small business breakfast lunch place. Friendly and personalized. Sorry forgot to take pictures this time. Eggs and bacon with toast and fruit. The fruit came in a huge cup and was fresh cut. Give them a try the price are great and that food is the best part.

Haven't been here before, so this was my first time here. We were seated immediately. It wasn't very busy, but it smelled good. We got coffee and I got a large tomato juice, which I doctored with some habanero sauce, which was pretty spicy and but I enjoyed it. Coffee was decent served in a nice heavy mug. I ordered The Meat Lovers Omelet, with hashbrowns cooked on both sides, and biscuits and gravy. I ate every bit of my breakfast, which I don't usually do, and I have to say this is the best omelet I've had since I got to California a little over a year ago. The hashbrowns were great, and cooked perfectly, nice and crispy. Karen got the sausages, they had no taste, so skip those if you want something to taste. Overall, the breakfast was good, the service wasn't really bad but we had to ask for more coffee and some extras, which they brought eventually. Wasn't quite as snappy as I like, but it wasn't terrible either. I do recommend this place, and it's nice and quiet here.

great service but terrible food. i was super excited for the eggs benny but the meat almost tasted expired and i've never had potatoes that rubbery

This place is adorable, and the food is delicious! I got the border Benedict and it was so amazing! I absolutely loved every bite. Everyone in our party ordered something different and every single person loved their food! Tomas was a great waiter, and I will definitely be back.

First time here. This is a small restaurant located in a strip mall, so there is parking available. Wheelchair friendly. Service is amazing. Very fast. Very attentive. Friendly. They only serve breafast items and close at 2:30pm. I ordered chicken enchiladas, which were small compared to the 18.95 price tag. The salsa verde was very good but i could not see or taste the cheese or crema if there was any. It comes w rice and beans and two eggs. The rice had no flavor at all so I added some Tobasco. My friend loved his biscuits and gravy. Our two meals and sodas came to $46 before tip. I personally think $23 for mediocre breakfast food is heart breaking. But my friend is very picky about his biscuits n sausage gravy. So as far as HE'S concerned, he loves this place. Oh, And they serve Rye toast- so there's that. we're split. I probably won't go back. He loves it.

If you are looking for home style comfort food this is the place! Huge menu with tons of choices and they are famous for their French toast! They do not serve alcohol here but there is a liquor store next door that they will allow you to pick up from and drink at your table. The cinnamon French toast is outstanding, even if you don't like French toast this was definitely a must try! The hash browns were excellent and cooked perfect! The gravy was flavorful and creamy. I really enjoyed the country Benedict it was absolutely delicious and really hit the spot. Service was fantastic and fast and they came over to refill our coffee plenty! Really cozy mom and pop environment, outstanding comfort food and 5 star service what more could you ask for?

Aug 2025 update whatever is in the waffle batter here keeps me coming back!! They have the best pancakes and waffles, tasty, crunchy, and you can top them with nearly anything you like. I have never ever experienced a weird vibe server here. They truly have the best customer service everyone works very hard and the food tastes so fresh in each dish!! I ate first, not my camera so no pics this time!

Service, Food and drinks were great! Definitely coming back. I ordered the green chilaquiles and the tiki mango mimosa.

My first time at this place after visiting the flea market nearby. Took a chance on the corned beef hash breakfast and was pleasantly surprised. Real meat, not from a can, very good taste. Herb potatoes with rosemary, onions and green peppers and real eggs not the fake awful one. Met the owner, "BJ" very nice people here. Great staff and customer service. I will definitely be back and encourage others to visit. Great place!

Just as good as three years ago. Breakfast entrees were tasty and plentiful. Sadly was not hungry enough to order the Cinnamon Roll French toast on this visit. Affordable and tasty food.

Ordered the biscuits and gravy and was extremely satisfied with the meal. The staff were friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The prices were also very reasonable, offering great value for the quality of food and service.

Good food! Good service. Good friends. This was delish. I had tried this dish at a restaurant at the Peppermill in Reno and said I would never order it again. However, this place made it look so good. And it did not disappoint!! This is fire!

I ordered from The Breakfast House thinking I'd treat myself to a solid breakfast--what I got was one of the worst meals I've had in a long time, and I paid $25 for it. For that kind of money, I expected at least decent food. Instead, I got something that felt like a lazy afterthought. The eggs and sausage were the only halfway decent part of the meal, and that's being generous. But let's talk about the rest: The "herb potatoes" tasted like they were seasoned with literal potpourri--like someone thought dried flowers and whatever was lying in a spice rack would somehow enhance the flavor. It didn't. It was disgusting. The chicken tenders? Fake, rubbery, absolutely awful. I've had better frozen tenders from the dollar store. The toast? Don't even get me started. It wasn't toasted at all--just a sad, dry, cold piece of bread tossed onto the plate like an afterthought. Calling it "toast" is false advertising. The whole meal was a letdown from start to finish. Bland, cheap-tasting, and clearly made with zero care or quality. This wasn't just a bad breakfast--it was borderline insulting. I will never eat here again, and I'd warn anyone else to keep their expectations low if they do. Total ripoff.

This is such a great place to grab breakfast in the El Cajon area!! The menu is reasonably priced and are a great match to the portion sizes, the food is flavorful and everything came out hot and fresh!! The service was quick and while we accidentally came in close to closing they still served us and gave us plenty of time to eat and not feel rushed although we did our best to not waste their time! Can't wait to come back and would definitely recommend this place for breakfast

Never Disappoints!!! The food is still delicious. We got sat within seconds and it was. Ice and quiet.

First time trying this place and i'm sad I haven't been here before. Food was AMAZING. HIGHLY recommend to add the strawberry sauce with your waffle or pancakes. It was AMAZING. They also gave us a home made Salsa to go with the eggs and again AMAZING. Servers were super attentive and friendly. Will most definitely be going back. Pictures speak for themselves, no crumbs left behind.

I loved it here my first time on my baby's birthday and they are very welcoming. The food is great the chilaquiles BOMB. Tried a couple things so delicious.

I am a person who tries to avoid writing negative reviews because I feel that even great establishments can have bad days. I worked in a restaurant in college and I know how hard it can be. I try to find the good in every experience. (See my 5-star review of the DMV for an example.) Today I had such a bad experience that it inspired my only 1-star review of a restaurant. The Breakfast House lists its hours at 7am - 2pm. My friend and I arrived at 12:35 and ordered brunch. The server rushed to bring us a check while we were eating - which I paid right away so our server would get the 20%+ tip in case they were letting waitstaff go home towards the end of the shift. At 1pm, they started asking us aggressively if we needed to go boxes. Not once, not twice - FOUR TIMES. At 1:15, the server asked us if we were done and we said we were sipping coffee and finishing up. At 1:25, they *shut the lights off on us* and another waiter (not our waiter) told us that the manager told them to close and go home because it was not busy. He told us we were the last table and we needed to leave. He was NOT apologetic and rude as hell. This is a sit down restaurant. It is reasonable to expect that people will be there for ~an hour as they browse the menu, wait for their food, eat their food, and chat. We were seated at a regular lunch time (12:35) and we were thrown out more than 30 minutes before the restaurant was scheduled to close. It's one thing if you get hurried out the door if you sit down 10 minutes before closing time. This was not that. This was a man who made the dining experience miserable because he wanted to close more than 30 minutes early. If you have another option, don't go here. This wasn't an honest mistake over a food order. This person chose to be unnecessarily rude and pushy. This is a problem with how they treat their customers. Our bill *before tip* for two breakfast plates and one to go sandwich was $72. That is a lot of money to spend to get treated so poorly. I try to support local restaurants like this over the big chains, but next time we'll head to Denny's for better value and better service.

Looks like this review was also long overdue 7/2022. I can't remember too much about this place except for the fast service and delicious food. Checking some recent reviews on here I can still see they are doing an awesome job with great momentum. Time for return and see what has changed.

Everyone who served us was super nice! The homemade biscuit and gravy was super quality. I liked the sausage patties and eggs too. Everything tastes great, not too oily or salty. Lots of condiments on the table. Pretty nice bottomless coffee. They were so nice to let our dogs sit below the table. Portions were pretty filling too I think. We loved the French toast, too.

The food and service was amazing. Portion , flavor was great. I believe our servers name was Martina.

Food was good, once we started eating a baby roach was crawling on our table and condiments. Poorly handled by restaurant. No manager was present in the restaurant, no one knew how to handle the situation or what to do. A can of roach spray was seen at the checkout counter and the woman said "they come in and spray all the time" so they know there's a problem. They said owner was there but left to Home Depot. Smh. If they came out in the middle of the day and crawled on the table I could just imagine the kitchen.

Haven't been to this place for a while although we used to come often. Mostly the reason we haven't been is simply not eating breakfast on my part and having one meal a day. We were surprised at how few people were there and figured Black Bear restaurant has hurt breakfast places. I had my usual ham and cheese omelette, hash browns and subbed in pancakes. Everything was good but I actually had to cut the pancakes with a knife. They had good flavor but still a knife? My wife had her usual the Mediterranean skillet (really a bowl) with eggs over easy. She said it was the way she remembered although the herbed potatoes could have been cooked a little longer. She was pleasantly surprised that they had backed off on the rosemary as she doesn't really care for it. I also had the orange juice and it definitely came in a smaller glass, but my wife's coffee was in a larger mug she thought anyway and she did like the coffee. Our server (sorry I don't have her name) was friendly and very accommodating when I asked for more syrup. All in all a good meal.

Bare bones type of establishment. The interior is pretty plain but the food makes up for it. I enjoyed the skillet I ordered and the biscuit I ate tasted freshly baked. This is a bit off the path but El Cajon has a good breakfast/brunch spot.

So good, I'll definitely come back the food was so good and the customer service was amazing too

Food and service was amazing! Felt like home. We were greeted by very welcoming staff. Would love to come back !

Great service very attentive server, food was excellent portions and delicious.location is prime right off the freeway. Definitely have the crusted French toast.

Pros: * Delicous food; recommend the biscuits and Gravy * Simple breakfast place; no fuss * Warm friendly Attentive service Cons: * N/A Extra: * Outdoor seating available * Relaxed and casual atmosphere

I just had the country with hashbrowns. I asked for eggs to be on the side, unfortunately that did not happen. It wasn't busy at all that I could excuse a simple request. The gravy and sausage looked appealing but lacked flavor - I love biscuits and gravy so it was rather bland to me. The ambiance was quaint with indoor and outdoor seating. At a glance it appeared clean and organized. This is just my first impression and was hoping for a better experience. I'll try something else next time to be fair and chance for an improved score.

The food was yummy but service was okay. The highlight for me was the bathroom....it was SO CLEAN.

Love this place , been going for years, change owners a few a times but always maintained great service, great food, always quick, fresh & so good! However a little cup of coffee should not be over $3.00!! I know everything high priced in America right now but sheesh!!!! Other than that my kids love it, I love it , great job!! Waiter Karina super nice , helpful great family spot good food!!

So good definitely recommend 10/10 service and food. The seating is decent as well in my opinion.

Food was wrong . The service / host . said nothing they can do . And the ambiance does not feel like it used too.

So nice we did it twice! Came here on consecutive days because we enjoyed it so much the 1st time. You walk into a classic American diner. There is plenty of seating inside and outside. The staff are all welcoming and nice. A good array of food choices from cinnamon french toast to Carne asada ranchero to corned beef and potatoes. The homemade salsa is SOOO good! The Carne asda has a great char on it. The cinnamon french toast is the perfect amount of sweet. Full disclosure; the Philly cheese steak omlette/scramble was good but not amazing. This place will definitely be a redo!

Overpriced with no alternative options such as gluten free or non dairy. The food is conventionally grown. At least the waiters are friendly!

Food was great! Good sized portions for the cost. Service was amazing. Locally owned. SUPPORT LOCAL!!! Will definitely be back.

No pictures of the food- service was so quick and was so good I ate everything! I got the Country Benedict because I had a craving for biscuits and gravy and hashbrowns. Not too many places have hashbrowns, they have some and herb potatoes too. My partner got the Athenian skillet which has gyro meat and Greek style over potatoes and topped with eggs. The server Kyla was really nice and we also got our drinks and everything so fast. She chatted with us a bit complimenting on my partner's 1981 shirt I saw lots of families and couples. They have booth seating, outdoor area and tables. Bright and clean inside. We'd come back when we're in town!

Saturday morning, hasbrowns were barely cooked. My moms, my fiances and my kids food were cold. Definitely last time coming here. No manager on site to discuss issues. Staff deflected the situation.

I've been to the breakfast house a couple of times and the breakfast house is clean and serves seriously tasty food. Everything came out fresh and hot, and you can tell they care about quality. The place was spotless, and the service was quick and friendly. Perfect for a simple, delicious start to your day.

Stumbled upon this place while waiting to get my car smogged. I've passed it multiple times on my commute but never had time. Today I did and I am glad. When you walk in it feels like you're in an old school diner. The service and staff are really friendly and personable. Answer all of the questions you may have. Very attentive. I ordered the corned beef hash with toast and it was phenomenal. My server let me know that they make their corned beef in house and you can definitely tell by the flavor profile. I'm drooling thinking about it now. Big portions for a cheap price. I will definitely be coming back again.

THE FOOD IS SO YUMMY. amazing service fast and very friendly, the place is super clean and it makes you feel like you're eating at home. all the staff are super friendly and welcoming they always asked me if i needed anything else. the prices are so reasonable for the portions it's truly the best restaurant. i am really not understanding the bad reviews because my experience was 10/10.

This has become one of our favorite places to eat breakfast, good prices, friendly people and great service

Busy place on Sundays, and it was good. You get a good amount of food and the service was good as well. The main reason why I am giving 3 star is because my omelet was a bit on the greasy side. I know that fats can improve the taste of food but when I see oil on my plate, uhmmm I don't like it much. Nevertheless, if you are in the area, give them a try. It is possible that you get a better experience. happy meals!