Debbie's Restaurant & Pie Shoppe

American restaurant · San Marcos

Debbie's Restaurant & Pie Shoppe

American restaurant · San Marcos

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740 Nordahl Rd UNIT 114, San Marcos, CA 92069

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At this cozy spot, you'll find hearty, home-cooked dishes and friendly service that make every meal feel like a warm hug from your favorite aunt.  

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740 Nordahl Rd UNIT 114, San Marcos, CA 92069 Get directions

+1 760 741 5680
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$10–20 · Menu

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"From pumpkin pecan to boysenberry, plus speciality pies, this San Marcos restaurant covers the entire spectrum of sweet pastries with its 25 different offerings. Order it by the slice or whole. Special orders require 72-hour advance notice." - Darlene Horn

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Ron Holt

Google
I'll rate Debbie's 5 stars because it is simply a great place for breakfast... a simple diner with great food. I was in town for a wedding and the desk staff at the hotel where I stayed recommended Debbie's. She said, "I've eaten there many times. I recommend it to everyone." The menu is pretty basic, but for me, it has the essentials. Service on my visit was prompt and friendly. Patrons seemed to be primarily locals and parking was convenient. I would ABSOLUTELY eat there again.

The Craic Pirate

Google
Nice boutique restaurant space with old timey flair. Ordered the Nick’s Omelette and a pancake. The food was decent. Clean dining area, spacious and easy going wait staff.

rodmanllew

Google
Food was delicious and served fast and hot. The reuben and fries were a tad salty, definitely due to the sauerkraut and seasoning. Other plates with scrambled eggs and French toast were pleasant. We have dined here several times over the years. One day we will order a whole pie - they look fantastic.

Ronald Hodge

Google
This place is a gem! Breakfast was legit—everything was hot, fresh, and full of flavor. And the pies? Absolutely incredible. You can taste the freshness in every bite. Whether you're stopping in for a meal or grabbing dessert to-go, this spot delivers big time. Definitely coming back!

Alejandro Mejia

Google
5 stars for this magnificence place. This place makes me warm inside, I can taste the love in every bite. The Homestyle food is always very good no matter what I order. The fried steak is amazing and those potatoes. Wow! And the staff is super cool and on point everytime I eat their. I havent tried the pie maybe next time. Oh yeah and the one lady is funny!

debarellah deville

Google
Breakfast was delicious and fresh, just what was needed to start my day! The pies are also so good and there's so many options. The burgers looked so good and were huge, I will definitely be back for lunch! Lastly, the staff was so sweet and helpful. I had what they recommended and it did not disappoint.

Beverly Baker

Google
I have been to this business several times. Never had a bad experience till this morning. I was one of 3 people in there on a Saturday morning. Greeting was not a pleasant one. Waitress seemed more interested in the 2 men that were in there at another table. I asked her if I could substitute cottage cheese for the offering of fruit or potatoes. She said it would be a $1.00 upcharge. I said okay and started with my iced tea. She then came back out and said the upcharge was $2.75 not $1.00. I told her I was going to leave then. I paid for my iced tea which I probably should not have done since it was not brought the way I ordered it (ordered NO lemon) and I ordered my iced tea based on wrong menu information for the rest of the meal. I will not be back. Too bad because I could have been one of your regular weekly customers. They are also making me review items I did not even order to be able to leave my review.

gabygal7

Google
Had breakfast here for the first time and the food was delicious! Ordered the French toast with eggs and Kielbasa. Came out fresh and hot. Service was super friendly and attentive. I’d definitely come again !

J H.

Yelp
Been coming here for a couple of years now Enjoy their food so this is constructive comment Please do not put chairs outside if customer has to wait for more than 15 mins have to go inside twice to remind them patron is outside waiting. Also I hope this iconic place is bot turned into a hipster place where people come just to take food pics. Lessens table turn over.

Val P.

Yelp
The pie was good. A little on the overly sweet side, but good. Now, for the service. The waitress was not cordial, bordering on bun friendly. The younger waitress seemed friendlier, but the older waitress that took our order seemed like we were bothering her. She was curt and didn't smile once. My friend and I left feeling like she just hated her job and everyone she served.

Amanda J.

Yelp
Good spot for comfort breakfast food. They can get pretty busy but service is usually good. The restaurant is small and homey. I usually order the house special breakfast with home fries, toast, bacon, and eggs. Their food has always been fresh. They also have lunch options and really good pie.

Char B.

Yelp
Such a cute local spot. Very home environment. It was a little hot inside but they have some ceiling fans. I got a hot coffee & it was average but good. The blueberry muffin was really dry that's why they give butter on the side. I really enjoyed my breakfast burrito. It was super super hot!! But that's a good thing bc u can tell they made it fresh. I was able to get a side of salsa with it. The cherry pie is super tart & coconut pie was okay. Our server was really nice & surprisingly the food came out super fast right after we ordered. I really want to try the Dutch apple pie or pumpkin pie next time I come back!

Roch B.

Yelp
I'm in Escondido occasionally from L.A. for business. (the business of tournament Disc Golf) Creature of habit that I am, I stay at the same trusted AirBnb and often eat at my favorite restaurants - but I was looking for a new breakfast joint. Debbie's Pie Shoppe popped up on a search and, when I saw that they were a full-fledged bakery - in business for 27 years! - I knew what I had to do... bring this home for wifey: THE PECAN CHOCOLATE CHIP PIE What?! I had no idea this was a thing! This concoction of toasted pecans, luscious chocolate, that pecan, slightly mapley, rich and creamy-goo that happens when things are properly caramelized and lovingly prepared...holy cow, it was so outrageously good, it was in fact beyond description. You've GOT to try this. Bring one home to Ye Olde Home now. Thanketh Me Later. P.S. - Thank you to the bright-eyed, smiling and lovely woman that was working attentively at 0700 that Sunday morning...you're the best!

Jessica ..

Yelp
I can't read the restaurant because I did not eat there but called two days prior to Thanksgiving for a cherry pie. Last minute my grandpa decided he wanted a cherry pie so I was on a mission to find one. I called in the lady let me know there was three left in the case. She was so kind. So I went and sure enough grabbed a cherry pie. The pie is beautiful and so tasty. Loved the sugared top.

Clever A.

Yelp
The pie was good. The breakfast, not so much. They need to rework their breakfast. It's not good. When you compare the breakfast to Swamis, Pegahs, or Home sweet home, it's not even close. I'll go back to purchase a pie though. Was delicious.

Steph G.

Yelp
We came to this location after hiking at elfin Forest, which is about five minutes away. We were looking for a quick breakfast place that had seating outside for our dog. It's literally from getting on/off the 78, etc. It's a cute homey Playset features everything you would want in homestyle cooking. I was torn between breakfast and lunch but opted with breakfast. I had the ABC omelette while my hubs had the Cajun scramble. We also got a cinnamon roll and biscuit instead of toast. The food was outstanding. The hashbrowns were elite. Nice and crispy and not greasy. The cinnamon roll was large and served warm. It taste freshly made. We also ordered two slices of pie to go home - one Dutch apple and one cherry. We were happy to have our dog outside. Nice size portions. Super friendly service. Parking right out in front. A little pricey overall, but I would rather support the local business than the larger breakfast chains. We actually are not in the area, but from south Orange County, but we definitely would return and try other things.

Jennifer W.

Yelp
Party of 6 on Xmas eve for brunch about 9am. Good service, food, ambiance was homey and fun. Would certainly recommend for breakfast if in the area. Yes yes yes: Hash browns - perfectly crispy Pancakes - described as delicious Corned beef hash Eggs cooked to perfection Coleslaw had a sweet dressing - perfect wrapped in the lettuce Coffee - idk Boyd's coffee but they will refill you for days No no no: Cinnamon roll was dry

Khanh B.

Yelp
Updating from a 5 star to 3. Food is still good, but both last and this time i canceled items because they were forgotten. I still gave a 5 last time because the food was excellent snd staff seemed nice, albeit a bit slow. Service the second visit was honestly awful. Our food was also wrong this time and it was hard to flag anyone to help. Will be giving another chance, hopefully 3rd times the charm and ill get everything i ordered this time.

Tiffany L.

Yelp
Debbie's Restaurant is a very casual kind of place; the atmosphere is welcoming and it's always relaxing to stop by :-) Tip: This is a family-run, Mom & Pop restaurant :-) Service is great - everyone is VERY friendly, and it's always fun to dine here.  Even better, the food they serve here is completely awesome! Sometimes (especially on Sunday mornings) there can be a long wait for seating, but the food is so good that the wait is completely worth it :-)

Diane C.

Yelp
This isn't a fancy place but it definitely has charm. It reminds me of Americana diners on route 66. I loved the old black and white photographs on the walls. There are stands that display items for sale. I was tempted to buy as those ceramic pie containers were so beautiful. But since I'm a great cook but a horrible baker, it would just be more clutter. The ladies that work here are super sweet and very welcoming. There were few people dining here which seemed like regulars and the ladies that worked here knew them by name and what they like to eat/drink. I loved that! We ordered... Coffee Orange juice Spinach mushroom omelet Side of bacon As we were sharing, they split the omelet and hashbrowns before serving. The Omelet was delicious and the bacon was perfect for me. I loved this quaint Americana diner/bakery. I can't wait to go back and try their pies over time.

Henry's T.

Yelp
Scrapbook Series, Part 5 "Black Friday", "Small Business Saturday", "Cyber Monday", and "Giving Tuesday." Congratulations, you've now survived all of them once again this year! Speaking of supporting small businesses, Cathie's scrapbook lead us to Debbie's Restaurant & Pie Shoppe this month. While clearly their pies are a focal point for them, they also serve both breakfast and lunch (but they close at 3:00 p.m. each day). We sampled a slice of the Dutch Apple Crunch (adding a little ice cream on the side). Although it was pretty good, we think the draw here is actually the people. We found all 3 employees that we interacted with during our visit to be friendly and willing to engage in our conversations and share some laughter with us. If you are able to visit by December 11th, be sure to consider contributing to their 13th Annual "PJ Angels" Program. We may now have officially entered the holiday season, but collecting pajamas for needy children affected by personal hardship and/or homeless is a worthy effort that we support no matter the time of year. And that's...Henry's Take. #sanmarcospies #pjangels

D R.

Yelp
I've only ever been to Debbie's for pies! Blueberry pie, rhubarb pie, cherry pie...my daughter has already reminded me twice that national Pi day is coming up next week! She has requested the Dutch Apple Crumb pie. And I am happy to grant her wish! PS - don't try going to Debbie's home web page, it is a spam site. Hopefully they'll be back up online soon

Scot S.

Yelp
Went there for the first time and left after about 20 minutes. I have never left a bad review but this place is not going to make it if they continue treating customers the way they did us! We went in about 12:30 PM and there were about 8 tables vacant, which was fine, but they were all dirty with dishes on them! The head person was very rude and told us that it would be a few minutes until they could clear and clean a table. No one ever cleared a table in 20 minutes so we left! They never got back to us to tell us when a table would be ready. By the way, we were not the Long Ranger! There was another customer with the same issue. No communication at all! If I owned this place, I would give the manager that was there, my famous CD which is...."got along before I met you, gonna get along without you now! She should go. She was consumed with adding the daily totals and had no concern for customers waiting for a table. If she is the owner, I'll bet that if this practice continues, she will have a lot more time as counting the daily receipts will take less and less time. If she works there then the owner needs to replace her! No, I will not be back. My experience is not that important overall, but the people that I talk too is important and I have nothing good to say about this establishment.

Paul A.

Yelp
I find all their items on the menu are very appetizing. Service is quick and very friendly. Very cozy and almost home feeling.

Thom H.

Yelp
Time for lunch! I will have the Chicken Club on sourdough with potato salad. And then pecan pie for dessert. Both were delicious. It is quite obvious that this place is very popular with locals. I noticed that the server greeted some by their name. That was cool.

Stephanie T.

Yelp
This place was good for a local spot open on New Year's Day. The French toast was very yummy. The bacon, eggs and pancakes were good, but I didn't feel there was something special to them either. The service here was very slow and at times nonexistent. I had to let staff know on two occasions (one that I would like water and another that we needed the check) by going up to the hostess in the front. They were friendly tho. And the portion was very large. I got one egg, 4 bacon, 2 French toast and home fries for $17.

Tanya D.

Yelp
I really REALLY wanted to like this place! Found this spot on here (Yelp) and it reminded me of the Pie Shoppe Vista use to have. I really had high hopes for this spot so, the fact that it fell flat was pretty disappointing. First, the service is great! I really enjoyed our server. I ordered the ABC omelette with the tropical muffin and the chicken fried steak. Muffin came out first and it was delicious! Very moist, great flavor and nice portion; it's a Bundt muffin. After having had the entire meal I can say, the bakery side of the restaurant is likely fantastic but breakfast is lacking. The omelette was over cooked, eggs rubbery and lacked the fluffy texture you get from a good egg beating. The hashbrowns were crispy, not the good kind just the burnt kind. CFS dish was seriously lacking on the gravy. The flour was not fully cooked out of the gravy, not properly seasoned either. Gravy is 50% of CFS so that really let me down. The cook on the CFS was good though, they did a nice job on the breading and cook of the steak itself. I hate leaving less than 4 star reviews, I really do! I'm hoping this review will provide constructive critique. Again, the muffin was fantastic and the pies looked delicious too.

Caleb T.

Yelp
When I think of breakfast spots, I generally think of corner shops or stand alone buildings with big store fronts and plenty of outside seating. It's a bit out of the ordinary to find a breakfast nook in the middle of shopping center; but with Manna BBQ right next door, it isn't completely unheard of. Anyway, new to the neighborhood and free for breakfast with my family, we headed to Yelp to find close diners that could satisfy our need for a hometown feel to replace our old morning spots of Honey's in Encinitas and Hideaway in Solana Beach. Upon entering the first things we noted were the coarse carpeting and cheap furniture, both which you may see in an office setting. This may not really be the restaurant's fault, as again, this is a shopping center; but it does feel like Debbie's may have taken over an H&R Block and kept what was on hand. They are trying to give it more of a diner feel with towels hanging from wall hooks and some pillows and benches for homey flair. Still, the cramped setting and overall atmosphere are slightly off-putting. I had the House Special Chicken Livers, something I was really looking forward to as I grew up eating them in a variety of ways. And I'm not sure what I was expecting, if I thought it would be the bacon wrapped roasting my father used to make before Padres games, or the seasoned fried and gravy coated bowls at Roscoe's, but here their chicken livers are a bit ordinary. Fried well and still having that fresh and unctuous texture I like, but a bland seasoning, made them just okay. The best part of the breakfast was the fruit cup which was overflowing with very sweet and ripe pineapple and cantaloupe. I also had scrambled eggs which were average and a Cinnamon Roll that was split among the table. My 6 month old daughter was a fan. My wife chose the House Special Chicken Fried Steak, which is her basic go-to whenever we go anyplace new for breakfast. The meat itself was small, had a bit of a uniform cut, which made it feel more like a breaded hamburger patty instead of a cube or round steak. I didn't have any myself, so I can't personally critique the flavor; but I'm pretty sure eating here at Debbie's was the beginning of my wife's on-going rant that no diner will ever be able to match Hideaway in terms of this dish. The Home Fries she had on the side were cooked well, the peppers and onions soft and a good amount of caramelization on the potatoes. But, they suffered from too little salt and seasoning, leaving them nice to look at, but very bland. I assume this is just because it's safer to trust the customer to add their own salt and pepper. And our son had the Kids' Menu Pancake with Sausage. They're served basic, silver dollar style, instead of with a smiley face or Mickey Mouse head like you'd see elsewhere. Most kids won't care about the presentation, being happy as long as there is syrup on the table. But, as a parent, it would be nice to see that extra effort. Strawberries and cream on top, blueberries or even chocolate chips as an option. All in all, a slightly below average outing for breakfast. It's been a while since we've been here and not once has anyone had any interest in coming back. One day, we may try grabbing a pie, but until then, when you can get a bit more wow out of a fast food breakfast for cheaper, it's tough to justify coming agin. Especially when there's better fare at Mamma Kat's or Beach Plum nearby.

Jimmy W.

Yelp
Ordered take out today 2/18/2024 my wife ordered chicken fried steak gravy on the side, but the gravy was on top which made it soggy by the time it arrived. My scrambled eggs were barely eatable they had 0 flavor. I ordered toast no butter, there was so much butter on the toast it was actually wet. It's the last time we will be eating there or ordering from there. Definitely not a recommendation.

Rayna D.

Yelp
We got a whole banana cream pie and she made it so quickly for us! We ordered it to go and she was able to make it within our drive to Debbie's and the pie was amazing! Would go back

Johnny C.

Yelp
Everyone loves Debbie's Pie Shop, a staple in San Marcos for many years.....Ok, we know that...but...Did you know there's a new owner?? This review is to set your mind at ease...nothing is changing...It's still the same amazing restaurant.....Excellent staff that treat you like family the minute you walk in the door, comfort food (mine is the best Cali Cobb Salad in San Diego.. ;) The Crew, if you will, Mary, Debbie (Debbie2.0, not the ex-owner Debbie), Karen, no, she's really not a "Karen, and the new guy Rueben, are all awesome! From the minute you step inside Debbie's, you feel like you're at a family members house...always welcome.... The food here is consistently delicious.....I used to be the "Chicken Fried Steak guy"....Now I'm the "Cali Cobb Salad guy" ( no onions, blue cheese please) ....ALWAYS, and I mean ALWAYS consistently delicious.... My other half always gets the "Breakfast Special", and is always happy....and cleans her plate...(don't tell her I said that... ;) So if you want a great meal at a fair price, in a relaxed atmosphere, with the best service....Pick Debbie's.. Thank you Mary, Debbie2.0, Karen, and the new dude Rueben....and I can't forget the cooks behind the scene that make this restaurant what it is...the COOKS!, Highly, Highly Recommended!

T C.

Yelp
First time here and was hoping for that down home vibe unfortunately that's not what we go... the poor bus boy spilled ice tea followed by a glass of water on one of our guests. The waitress had the personality of a wet ??? It wasn't busy but the food took forever and my BLT and avocado was missing the avocado; took almost 10 mins to get her attention enough to fix it; the others in our group were just about done by the time my food arrived. Was going to order pie to go but decided against it. Not sure if it was that she didn't want to be there or if she had hearing issues, you had to catch here eye to get any thing; refills, catsup etc. I may give them another try and hopefully it was just an off day; I really wanted pie especially since they had sugar free/low sugar option. This place is in a little strip mall across from a decent sized shopping mall; super convenient before heading home. Less than spectacular experience it will be one we joke about for a while hopefully the next visit will be better.

Linda R.

Yelp
Our first time visiting. How did we not visit before today?! My husband and I visited around lunch time but they have breakfast all day. We ordered chicken posole, chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, garlic bread, half tuna melt, salad and pie. My husband originally ordered the chili but our waitress said they had posole available today. The food was delicious. Everything (except for the garlic bread) was wonderful. The tuna had great flavor and wasn't greasy at all. The salad was so fresh and crisp. Their ranch was on point. The posole was such a nice surprise. Usually posole doesn't taste good at restaurants. But I'm impressed! The apple pie was warm and perfect. I would have been happy with just plain toast instead of garlic bread. Wasn't too crazy about the flavor. But I was completely satisfied with everything else. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Our cups were never empty and our plates were promptly cleared. Parking wasn't an issue, even in the middle of a lunch rush. There were still tables setup outside. Can't wait to go back.

Alex D.

Yelp
Accessibility: there are a few accessible/disabled parking spots available but they are not directly in front of this store, they are in front of the stores next door, and they were all taken when I came. If you cannot get one of these spots it might be challenging because the parking lot is always packed. There are ramps to get onto the sidewalk where this parking is, in front of the stores next door, none in front of Debbie's. The door to enter the building is a pull door but you could also wait outside for a waitress to walk by and seat you. There is outside seating in covered shade as well as indoor dining. Experience: I had breakfast here and it was good. It wasn't the best breakfast I've ever had but it was good. The employees were probably the best part because they were very friendly and the waitresses were all very good about coming to check on us. I did not get to try the pie yet but next time! They are also dog friendly; we had our dog sit outside with us, and there was another family with a dog next to us.

Robyn H.

Yelp
We were so excited to finally be able to eat at this restaurant. After reading a review in one of the local papers a few years ago and then COVID hitting, busy schedules...we finally had sometime. Upon arriving the restaurant was literally a "hole in the wall". The staff was extremely friendly, the decor very patriotic, only table and chairs and a simple menu. Exactly what we were looking for. Upon ordering, I wanted to order off the kids menu...I was told I couldn't. After explaining I had surgery and am only able to consume small portions, I was told, "the manager won't let me allow you to order." However, I could order ala cart...so a $6.00 kids meal, turned out to be a single egg for $1.50. Manager took a $4.50 loss. The Chicken Fried Steak on a scale of 1-10...7.5 "it's decent". The chicken steak was easily cut with only a fork. The hash browns were a bit greasy. The single egg was good. Blueberry muffin was really good! Service was friendly.

Frederick H.

Yelp
I stopped in for breakfast on a weekday. Sat out in the parking lot, which still feels like sitting in a parking lot, though the weather was nice. Bacon and eggs and a biscuit and grits and coffee. Everything was okay.

Reebee D.

Yelp
We went specifically for their pies. We brought the pecan pie to a dinner at our friends' house. One of them was born and raised in Texas and has not found a good pecan pie and his wife did not like pie. After tasting two bites he cut himself another piece. She tasted a tiny sliver which then turned into an entire slice. The pie was delicious and not overly sweet. Only three people had pie and there were only two pieces left!

Nita H.

Yelp
This is a cozy breakfast/lunch dining place. Very homey in decor and the food is very good. Very quick in seating and taking orders! We frequent here a couple times a month! Highly recommend!

Jan B.

Yelp
Best breakfast we have had in a long time. California eggs Benedict were delicious, hash browns were crisp yet soft inside. Service was good and it is dog friendly! Will definitely go there again!

David F.

Yelp
The service was a little off. We had to ask several times for things, including the bill. Most of the food was ok, not great. But don't order the corned beef hash. It was not even a hash.... I'm not sure what it was. It was "corned beef" diced into fine tiny little hard pieces. Usually corned beef is tender. Not sure what the deal was with his odd presentation. And it did not taste good. Too bad because it's a cute little place. But for 17 dollars you at least expect it to be edible. Will not be back.

Erica M.

Yelp
Such a great breakfast! While I am on vacation, I hate eating fast food all of the time. Sometimes, I want a nice, home-cooked meal. That's exactly what I got at Debbie's. The atmosphere and pleasant staff made me feel like I was eating with family. The food was delicious. I loved the sausage links with my breakfast, and the fruit was fresh and yummy. Also, they had a huge selection of pies. I tried the banana cream pie, and it was yummy!

Alma N.

Yelp
I ordered a Lemon Cream Pie for Easter. It was delicious! It had just the right amount of lemon flavor without being tart. They also put lemon zest and there were bits in every bite. The crust was flaky and buttery. I also bought a slice of boysenberry and strawberry rhubarb crunch that were equally delicious. If you haven't tried a homemade pie, Debbie's Restaurant & Pie Shoppe will have the pie for you!!

Andrea T.

Yelp
Love the berry pie! Bomb! You can tell it's a family business. I'm all about supporting good small businesses.

John G.

Yelp
Having my car worked on so I walked .3 miles in the pouring rain to have breakfast while I was waiting. Totally worth it. Great breakfast place. Home made corned beef hash with poached eggs and rye toast. Just killer!!!! Made my day. Apparently known for the pies too. Can't comment other than to say that they look amazing!! I'm already fat n happy so I'll have to come back another time for pie.

Justin F.

Yelp
Me and my son were walking around the area and decided to try something good around the area that had outdoor seating. We ended up stumbling along this area and saw that it had good reviews so decided to try it out. Once we arrived we were seated outside under their tents that they had set up outside and were given the menus. Our waitress was very nice and gave us the top selections off their menu. I ended up getting the Santi's Spicy scrambled eggs, with a side of Biscuits & Gravy . My son ended up ordering the pancakes with a side of bacon. The food cane out at a decent time and was very delicious (especially the biscuits & gravy). After we were full and done the price was decent, and the service was great. So if you are in the area and looking for some good ol home-cooked meals, then this is the place to be!

R A.

Yelp
Good food but if you order for delivery do not order salads unless you like them dry. Every time I've ordered they don't give you dressing, even placed a "special instruction" about dressing and none was sent.

Ivonne C.

Yelp
This place is amazing! Food is good, staff is friendly and place is cozy. You can't leave without a slice of pie!!

Nette B.

Yelp
Great breakfast spot in San Marcos. Stopped by here a few times for the delicious pies but this time around I had breakfast. Service was good and so was the food. When you walk in you'll see a podium on the right. If you walk all the way in to the cashier, you've gone to far. The restaurant itself is a pretty good size amd the decor just makes you feel like you're in a country home. Food: *House Special with Kielbasa Sausage, Eggs, 1 Pancake and Fruit *Corned Beef Benedict The food was cooked to my liking and I would highly recommend Debbies Restaurant if you're in the area.

Don C.

Yelp
This a clean , simple diner eat. In 1997. Great selection on the menu . Plenty of entries but not that many you lose the concept of a simple place to catch a meal. Our hostess informed us that everything is cooked /baked on site. What will made this place memorable is the charming hostess who greeted us. She offers a courtesy that was lost years ago.

Diane L.

Yelp
A fun place to breakfast! Yes crowded but that is part of the charm HUGE offerings so something for everyone Corned beef hash real corned beef and potatoes Left stuffed and happy with the experience

Steve C.

Yelp
The $10 breakfast plate is the best deal in town. If it's breakfast time during the week and I'm hungry and I'm anywhere near Nordahl Rd, I'm going to Debbie's. Tip: If you like crispy country potatoes, ask for them deep fried.

Brandy M.

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This review is specific to the atrocious behavior of staff member, Sherry, a pie maker. I encountered her while standing in line with my seven-year-old to pick up a pre-ordered pie. While in line I saw that my order form was attached to a pie in the refrigerator. I thought I'd save an employee the time to go get it and just bring it to the counter. Apparently that was a huge mistake, because once I obtained the pie Sherry started in on me about the health code violation. Okay, my mistake, but I do not deserve to be chastised in front of everyone, including my child. Once she walked away my son asked me why she was yelling at me. I tried to make light of it and said, "She wants to arrest me for opening the refrigerator." Sherry overheard this and started another tirade from 20 feet away. The only thing I kept saying to her was "enough...enough" because it was scaring my son. I did not engage with her whatsoever only to tell her that, and I was with a small child. She finally said, "Whatever" and stomped into the kitchen. This behavior from an employee is unacceptable. I expect better behavior from a staff member of a family-owned restaurant.

Andrea A.

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Soooo I just want to start off by saying this Peach Pie has saved my Monday. Yes I had pie for breakfast bc as we all know Mondays tend to set the tone for your week andddd my Monday has been ROUGH. I made my order on Thursday to see if I would have something to bring to my parents. I was lucky enough to be able to make it. I ordered these two pies and wowwww!! Never have I ever tasted something so delicious. My favorite part is the crust and it was a beautiful crunchy and just tasted like love. I brought the Dutch pie to my parents and I wasn't able to taste anything besides the remnants left. I picked up my pies on Friday and they were busy! Everyone I saw had a mask and all precautions were being taken. When there's good food you will do anything to get it and that's what these customers wanted. The customer service I received when walking in was great. I didn't get to see either Debbie's but they are wonderful gals at this location. I will be back to try more items on their menu.

Vidal A.

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Must try! Deliciousness 5/5 Value 5/5 Promptness 5/5 A true gem, Debbie's is that rare restaurant that gets everything right and then some. Will be a new staple!

Soo H.

Yelp
I love pie and my cravings took me to Debbie's Restaurant & Pie Shop. I visited on Father's Day with my kid. Meal started with chicken vegetable soup. I liked the mix of flavors from the chicken chunks and the assortment of veggies. Next were french fries. Crispy with delicious potato flavor. Chicken pot pie came with a pastry top crust. Nice buttery flavor. Filling consisted of chicken, carrots, celery, and peas. The gravy in the filling was extremely thick. Flavor was pretty good. Better than frozen supermarket pot pies but not my favorite pie. I would have liked more gravy as the crust soaked most of it up. The Chicken Pie Shop chicken and turkey pie has that high gravy to crust ratio I prefer. For dessert I tried the peach pie. Crust had a light buttery flavor while the filling had an extremely sweet peach flavor. I prefer this to the $5 peach pie I occasionally get at Sprouts. A whole pie here is $14. This would be a great pie if the crust was crunchier and the filling had less added sugar. Our waitress was very friendly and provided great service. I enjoyed my meal at Debbie's Restaurant & Pie Shop. There are few of these family owned neighborhood restaurants where I live. Next time I'll have to try the apple crumb pie.

Curtis M.

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A nice spot to have a decent meal. It's a very intimate dining experience. They waitresses were very attentive. The sausage was on the cold side but nothing to really complain about.

Heidi C.

Yelp
Beautifully-made pies! Like my grandma used to make. Delectable Dutch apple crunch pie. Irresistible coconut cream pie. Have a bite and you'll be insatiable. You'll go in thinking you'll just have a slice but you might just find yourself buying a whole pie to take home. On the car ride you'll be pondering the occasions you could bring Debbie's pies to. Holidays, perhaps? A special occasion? I know I will. Stop by or order delivery and ENJOY!!