Great Maple
American restaurant · San Diego
1451 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
Highlights
Elevated comfort food & huge portions; try French toast logs
Elevated comfort food & huge portions; try French toast logs
"A branch of the versatile all-day chain Great Maple will open inside the Pixar Place Hotel and is slated to serve buttermilk fried chicken and its signature bacon maple doughnuts." - Matthew Kang
"Take the classic 50s diner, add a little swagger and you get Great Maple. It is one of four outlets statewide, but this particular location is always buzzing. Be warned though as parking and counter seats are coveted, so plan ahead.Three-course chef dinners on Mondays; burger and beer nights on Wednesdays; and prime rib Fridays are popular, but it’s also great at brunch. Fruity Pebbles pancakes, lolliwaffles on a stick and maple-bacon donuts are sweet-tooth satisfiers. Late night? Sip a Bloody Mary and tuck in to the brisket popover, a fluffy base with tender smoked meat, poached eggs and béarnaise that will cure what ails you. Seasonal dessert pies are all the rage—including the Valencia orange cream with a pistachio- and brown butter-shortbread crust." - Michelin Inspector
"Diners have a reputation for being open 24/7, even on Mondays. If you’re looking for something a bit more upscale, head to Great Maple at either their Hillcrest or La Jolla locations. Open on Monday for breakfast and lunch, the restaurant still garners a bit of a wait so reservations are recommended." - darlene-horn
"Slices like key lime pie are offered daily while others like chocolate cream are monthly specials at this modish mid-century diner at its Hillcrest location. Craving more than just a slice? Whole pies for pickup require 48-hour advance notice." - Darlene Horn
"The Hillcrest eatery is staying open for takeout/curbside pickup with daytime hours running Monday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dinner service from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights." - darlene-horn
