Night & Day Cafe

A quaint American Mexican cafe. If you ever had the problem of wanting both classic American diner and Baja Mexican food, this is your place. Prices are slightly elevated and seating is limited unfortunately. We came and lucked out with having all seats open. But not long after the place filled up and the outside seating wasn't set up so not many people were able to dine at the time. Something to be aware of when coming here. They have a large variety of food to choose from here. I ended up getting the Huevos Rancheros and a Pollo Asado taco. Service was quick and food came out at a good pace. It's great being able to see the kitchen and food being prepped right in front of you. There's no hiding anything here. The bad thing about it is that you get to see all the food you didn't order and now want to try because it looks so good. 😂 My Huevos Rancheros came out first. This was a "healthy" portion of food. I kind of wish I didn't order this as I barely had space for my taco. It was an "Americanized" version with lettuce and sour cream and was swimming in sauce (made the tortillas soggy). At least it was well seasoned. The Pollo Asado taco was great. Also well seasoned and "Americanzied" but the flavor and char on the chicken was delicious. Only gripe was also the classic "soggy" corn tortilla. Not a fan of that but it is what it is. Service was spot on. Drinks were refilled and plates cleared soon after finishing. Was checked up on regularly. Also love the "lived" in classic diner feel. It isn't necessarily pretty, but has that homey small town vibe. Night and Day Cafe is a place to get unapologetic classic diner food and it's great at just that. If you aren't looking for anything extravagant and just want to sit down and have a good meal without any fancy twists or modern touches, this is your place. Especially if you are looking for something Mexican and American at the same time. The prices are slightly higher for what you are getting but I'm pretty sure that has to do with location and should be expected.

My parents have been coming to Night & Day Cafe for years, and I finally got to join them. Breakfast did not disappoint! I had the machaca and it was delicious. I really enjoyed sitting at the counter watching the kitchen staff in action. Great food, good service, and a friendly vibe. Definitely a spot worth visiting for a tasty mix of American and Mexican breakfast favorites.

We had an amazing time. The service from Nadia was exceptional, as she always came to the table with a smile. She was prompt and courteous, and we had no problems with her service. The food was outstanding. We had the Chilaquilles (with and without the Carne Asada). Highly recommend with the Carne Asada, with a sunny side up egg. A+ The Carne Asada breakfast burrito my cousin had was rated low by him, possibly due to the fact he requested to de-construct the burrito and remove the eggs (he doesn't eat eggs cause he's strange) We enjoyed fresh hot coffee and Mimosa flights. We sat outside, and enjoyed the beautiful weather. Reservations are recommended as this spot is popular,and seating is limited. Would definitely return to try their other breakfast items!

This is not a drill. This place is the real deal! I came in on a Monday afternoon and Jesse assisted me with ordering. I had an exceptional coastal taco duo and the wonderfully unique Terry taco. The meal was excellent and I was certainly impressed enough to return the next day. Wow! I make it a mission to find excellent Mexican food and this place has it most definitely! I ordered the beer battered fish taco, a carne asada taco, and the adobada taco. I cannot express the symphony of flavor those tacos provided. The beer battered taco was beyond delicious! Perfect deep fried fish complemented by perfect fillings and sauce. The carne asada was exceptional. The adobada...the ADOBADA!!!! WHAT!!?? I seek out adobada pork all over the Western U.S. and Night and Day Cafe is my new standard for adobada . Thank you Jesse for your great attitude and wonderful service. And a shout out to the co-owner Luis. I just had to meet him to express my gratitude and respect for such a magnificent and well priced culinary delight. Small place with great staff and compliments to the amazing cooks! Don't miss the opportunity to have some insanely good food here!

We recently had a vacation on Coronado Island in this restaurant was open extra late and possibly may be the only restaurant open late. We stopped in here after checking into our hotel at night and found the experience amazing! Yes, this place is a diner, and there are counter style seating as well as patio tables as well. We opted to sit inside so we can experience the diner environment. Ordered in the fish taco as well as some chips and salsa. Our waitress was exceptional and had a positive attitude. The food of course is diner style, so don’t expect any any sort of healthier options per se. It was fun to watch the cook, make our food and bring it directly behind him to us. Next time we vacation in Coronado, we will definitely be back.

As former Coronado residents, we have a sentimental soft spot for this place, and try to revisit when back in town. Our meal yesterday was wonderful, perhaps the best it’s ever been. Gabriel our chef did an amazing job. he’s fast, organized, and clearly talented. I know, it’s greasy spoon/diner food, right? True, but it was really good. I got the club sandwich, my wife got the burrito. Ice cold white claws were welcome. And old school music while it rained outside. Perfect day.

The hospitality was off the charts. Starting with Jessie, then Nico and the finale was Luis. It is a small, locally owned and amazing place to dine. The menu is diverse, our food was delicious. The friendliness we encountered here from Jessie at the front door to the customers was just what we needed.

Great place. Mexican diner that also serves burgers and sandwiches. I love the California burrito and my husband was impressed with the beef chimichanga. We highly recommend this longstanding, old fashioned diner in business since 1929. Friendly and attentive service. You won't be disappointed!

Homestyle breakfast found in beautiful sunny Coronado. I've walked by this restraunt for awhile the line kept me away. Today we waited about an hour, went next door for coffee as we waited. Once called we were seated outside besides a counter inside this is all they have. That would explain the long wait times. So many people coming you can tell no one minds at all. The food !!! I loved the hashbrowns they topped most of the ones I've tried to date. Not greasy at all super crispy and salted to perfection. Not to crazy about my eggs today. The soft giant buttermilk pancake made up for it. The burrito was stuffed with so much egg that was a nice surprise. No short cuts at this place. They are legit and serve you with the biggest smiles. Beautiful way to start off our Sunday.

The good: The seating and service were fast, the coffee was excellent, and my over-medium eggs were perfect. The staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was relaxed. The bad: I sat in front of the grill and saw a big bowl of pre-cooked bacon on a shelf. The cook would take some and throw it on the grill as needed. You can precook in prep for a rush, but you have to keep it at 140°. Room temperature is a food safety problem. My hash browns were cooked under a grill press. They were served super crispy on one side but cold and mushy on the other. Lose the grill press and flip them once on the grill before serving.

Our server Josh was amazing! The food was delicious! Their chilaquiles were a 10/10! The pancakes are huge-- enough to share-- and our kids loved them! Dad and I definitely enjoyed the mimosa flight! Everyone was so nice and accommodating. The hostess and bussers were also so friendly! Checking in on us multiple times to ensure we were enjoying our food. It's difficult going out with 5 kids because places usually don't enjoy serving us but the entire staff made all the kids feel welcome! Would definitely recommend this place! Make sure to ask for Josh!

Probably a 3.5 but I'll round up, the service was quick and friendly. I sat alone at the bar right after open. Double edged sword that you can watch the food being made haha no gross handling or anything but you do see how much butter goes into everything! I ordered the carne omelette with egg whites and no cheese. Twas tasty. Good portion. Nothing to write home about but I enjoyed it. Hashbrowns were super good, nice and crispy. I upped my bread side to a single pancake... holy cow! They weren't kidding about the size, it was huge! Good texture but a pretty basic pancake. Again nothing I would rush back for but all solid for a quick breakfast.

I visited this restaurant for the first time last week and fell in love. As so as I walked in I was greeted by a waiter Joshua and he was so kind! We had a small conversation before he threw out some of his popular dishes. I ended up ordering the American breakfast I believe with hash browns, eggs and carne asada with French toast on the side. The French toast was my favorite, so soft and sweet. I sat at the bar and was able to watch the cooks prepare the meals. Every thing about this place is a vibe, I will definitely return soon!

This place is a must try and guaranteed you will be back every time. Awesome up close diner with great staff and delicious food.

Always looking to try out new places. I was in the area enjoying a pleasant walk and found this place. It was busy by the time I walked over. Must be a popular spot as it was about a 20 minute wait. I went ahead and ordered a Coronado Burrito- Bacon, hash browns, scrambled eggs, Jack cheddar cheese, and avocado It was a huge burrito! Delicious too especially with the green sauce! Definitely sharable and I had a half of a burrito left over. Come try this place out!!!

I've been going to Coronado multiple times a year and never noticed this spot until this weekend! Then again, I'm not usually looked for a meal at midnight. Their food hit the spot. Loved that they had a wide range of options including breakfast, traditional diner food plus my favorite, tacos! Great service and fun old school diner vibes.

Burrito portion is HUGE!!!!! Staff was very friendly and the burrito was two meals worth. Great location blocks away from the beach and they are open early for breakfast.

The last time I ate at Night & Day Cafe was about 2008 and it makes my heart so happy that they are still open and thriving. I try to get there every visit to San Diego but it's not always possible. I had the best omelette of my life there! It was the California omelette and it was prepared in front of me by a young woman full of sarcasm and wittiness. She was awesome! I've tried ti replicate her omelette so many times myself and in restaurants but nothing compares. I love being able to eat at the bar and converse with the incredible and talented people that they have working there, not only cooking your food but serving you as well. The decor is very cool, funky and represents Coronado, California perfectly. I cannot wait to go back. It will be odd not being able to go there anytime day or night. Covid ruins everything

Great place for quick bite and affordable for Coronado standard Food was delicious and tasty - all made to order Service is friendly and fast and accommodating Ambiance is a hole in a wall - but it's clean and organized

Night and Day Café on Coronado Island is a must-visit! We had both the California and Carne Asada burritos, and they were simply delicious--packed with fresh ingredients and bursting with flavor. The freshly-made tortilla chips were another highlight, perfectly crispy and a great complement to our meal. A big shoutout to our server, Josh, who provided exceptional service! He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. It's rare to find such a welcoming atmosphere paired with outstanding food. If you're looking for amazing food and outstanding service, Night & Day Café is the place to go. We'll definitely be back!

Where to start? I thought I'd give this place a try. I will NOT BE COMING HERE EVER AGAIN. This is WHITE WASHED MEXICAN ATTEMPTED. Look how there is no cheese on the quesadillas. This is a disgrace to actual Mexican food. A disgrace. The service was slow af and the guy who answered the phone hung up on me when I went to ensure my order was right. When I got there the man was speaking with some women and completely ignored me. I'm never ever wasting my $ here again.

Everything went well! Fast and attentive service. The pancakes were amazing and HUGE! I came in for coffee and sundae and wished I were more hungry, because everyone's food around me looked amazing!

Amazing service and food! Best burrito in the history of the world. I wish I lived closer, a must try!

I found small brunch Mexican American restaurant near our hotel. I saw this place on Thur night after my wife and I checked in our hotel on Orange Ave. Looked so viral, cozy w so many people were that night. We are right!!! Once we sat at the bar table, already felt so viral, energy, comfy. The kitchen is at the bar. I see the chefs cook, flame, yummy smell....etc. We noticed the popular dishes were burritos, tacos, and pancakes. We ordered 2 street taco w asada Carne, 2 beer battered fish tacos. Personally I liked the fish tacos, 5 stars!! They put some guacamole in the tacos. So tasty!! Fresh cooked in front of us....we really enjoyed watching the chefs. The space is not big but you sit at the bar, interact w server and chefs. Cool!!! Next time we really want to try pancakes. Looks good to us. We had a great time for the early taco lunch. Definitely come again next vacation time.

My hubby found Mexican American café near our hotel. They open so early and close late 2 a.m. on Friday. The inside dining area is only the bar, not big. You can see the chef cooks in the kitchen. So we had a chance to talk to the chef and server as well like Japanese sushi bar. I searched for the quick reviews on Yelp. Most of popular menu has pancakes, tacos, and burritos. I ordered 2 street tacos w asada carne, 2 battered fish tacos w my hubby's draft beers. First, smells so good. The chef grilled the meats fresh, made tacos. The beer was so chilly. It finally helps my appetite to bite my first fish taco. So tasty, I feel the sauce blends the battered fish together w salsa. For the street taco, they add the chunky meats w guacamole, onions. So good!! Especially they used real yellow corn tortillas. One more thing, they have t shirts, hoodies on the rack of the wall. I didn't check the items in detail but it will be a nice gift from Coronado Island. The ambiance is viral, I can feel so much energy at the bar. My hubby wanted to come again to taste their popular burrito. Location: on the Orange Ave Space; inside is not big but they have some patio area Price: reasonable Quality: 5 stars Service: 5 stars For the tip, if you check in on Yelp, you will get 10% discount.

ITS NIGHT AND DAY CAFE BABY! This place has the best breakfast burrito in Coronado and IB.

This place was small but they have outside seating. One of the waiters said they will be expanding soon. Sitting inside at the counter is fun and entertaining to watch the food being made. The staff are nice and constantly check in to make sure you are enjoying your food. So delicious we will be back. Highly recommend!

Absolutely fantastic hidden gem for Mexican food ... Alejandro was an attentive host and the homemade chips, salsa and guacamole was a stellar lead-in to two giant burritos stuffed with delicious carne asada - one of them California style with French fries. Plus, the house margaritas were delicious and strong! We are planning to return to Coronado and Night and Day will be on our must eat list!

Tried to go but they're under construction. Call ahead to make sure they're open and can seat your group. I don't want to leave an bad review because we never got to experience the cafe

If you are looking for elevated comfort food, this is the place to go!! Service was great but chill! Do not go here if you are not on island time! The egg white carne asada omelet with avocado was simply perfect after 2 hours of tennis & 3 hours more to go!! A serious burger also arrived with sweet potato fries ... how can you go wrong?? All in all - totally blows "C" next door out of the water!! Well done N&D Cafe!!

Came here for breakfast/lunch. Overall food was solid, the server was very nice and attentive. For a smaller place it felt very homey. I ordered the California Burrito which was excellent. I would suggest if you do order this to also ask for a side of Tomatillo sauce to go along with the enchilada sauce they put on it.

Parking: There's street parking which is good and if you can't find any then there's parking down the block where a CVS is located. Service: The service is always A1 and great. It gets busy at times, but they always take time to check up on you which is great. Food: I ordered Hector's Omelette and upgraded it to have french toast instead of toast. This have been my go-to for some years now and I can't look back honestly. I'm thankful for the person that made this upgrade possible! Ambiance: Ambiance is very welcoming. It has a diner-esque type environment to where when you order your meal, you can see the chefs making it on the grill in front of you. Something about that to me, makes me appreciate the food being made more and appreciating the chefs for what they do. There's TV's in there that play family friendly videos or news to where you can choose what you want to watch if your face isn't too focused on your plate. Opportunities: Only one I can think of is for outside seating where you pay there's a bit of a slant to where the table rocks. Not sure if they're going to spend money to do construction on that to fix it, and I honestly don't expect them to. That's one table amongst all the places where people sit and eat... Not really a big issue. Overall: I've been introduced to this place by a brother of mine in 2018 and 5 years later I'm still going here! I even have a sweatshirt from here also and I'm sure I'd buy more items from there too! This is my favorite go-to breakfast spot in Coronado. 5/5

Never disappointed with the food! Not a five because environment/ambience could be better. Though I personally love it, I don't think the ambience will check the box as a 5/5 for everyone. Thinking of some of my family and friends. Service is also a not a 5/5 imo, relative to other places I've been. It's very good, but I would be lying to say best one can find.

Since 1929 , same range hood as the Hearst Castle! Excellent place to order a straight out delicious breakfast, a seat at the counter is like the Mexican Version of Benihanas !! Quite the cooking show ! The lead Cook/Chef Luis G and team worked so hard to cook the best breakfast in Coronado/ San Diego. There is something for everyone plus a great Mexican food accompaniment!!! The servers were extremely friendly and efficient. Our food starting at the top of the menu was the California Omelette, bacon, cheese wrapped the egg blanket and a huge helping of grilled has browns. The single buttermilk pancake was rim to rim large and delicious. My wife had the American breakfast with two eggs sausage and grilled toast. There's no toaster here. Very old school cooking style and the Rock music pumping creates a nice Tiempo. Great job to the Day & Night team! We'll be Back !

For the many many years I've been going to Coronado, I've never been to this establishment. A lot of times it's closed, maybe already eaten or it's so busy. Finally came for an early dinner early in the week and decided to try it and yum. This place is literally a hole in the wall, if they didn't have outside seating, it is just a counter inside. The server was really nice and since we sat inside, we watched the cook making it all. Let's just say, it is a special breed to be a short order cook. I highly recommend getting the surf and turf. It was delicious and way to bring for one person, but I really wanted to try. (I ended up taking half of it home and my daughter devoured it), but the best part of the burrito was the jalapeño sauce. I'm pretty sure I could have drank and cup of it or just eaten it with tortilla chips. We'll be back and maybe try the nachos and then walk the whole island after.

Seriously the best breakfast spot on the island (sorry Claytons lol), the food is so good and their portions are so big it's definitely worth the price. They're usually pretty busy but if you sit inside you'll see how fast those cooks move to get your food out fast. The place is a little small but they have outdoor seating and a long bar top. They play good music and it's super cute, overall good experience

amazing! friends suggested this place and i'm glad they did. shared a burrito and it was perfect for two. so delish! we sat at the bar so i was able to see all the food being made. will be back.

We were out on Coronado today to see Hotel Del and some of the other sights, and needed a quick(ish) place to stop in for lunch. This restaurant was able to accommodate our group of 8, and while there was a little wait, the food was well worth it. Excellent food, can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Great service, very friendly and efficient staff. Would definitely stop in again to try some more of the menu!

The service is impeccable. Alejandro is very friendly and puts everyone at ease. The cooks are very professional and it is a treat to see them prepare your order in front of you. The servings are very generous. A true gem of Coronado.

I had the California omelet and was quite pleased. It was filling and tasted great. The salsas that came with were both good. Service was fast and friendly. Chairs on the street were just fine and the umbrellas provided enough shade.

I had an emergency pee break, the gentlemen let me use their restroom, he is a lifesaver!!!! Great service lol thank you!!!

Delicious food. I had the turkey sandwich with avocado and a michelada. Sat outside in a trendy street near the beach. Phenomenal service. Would def recommend to family & friends!

Food was delicious, and our server was perfect! Casandra did such a great job, and was very accommodating to our family! My 3 little kids enjoyed their pancakes and outdoor dining. We will for sure be adding this to one of our Coronado spots for the summer.

This place was sooo good! Good quality food- simple and delicious. You can taste all the flavors! Our service was great. Perfect breakfast spot before going on a nice walk.

The nicest and most pleasant staff ever! Accommodated our family of four (two young kids) with amazing service. Food was great too! Will definitely be back!

I came to this place based on the excellent reviews, and I gotta say I was very disappointed. I had the California burrito and the wife had a few fish tacos. Her tacos were okay, but nothing to write home about or come back for. My burrito was bland and tasteless. The enchilada sauce that came with it did nothing to make it better. Service was okay, but we got no refills on our drinks or attention. They are a busy place and are in great location for visitors. Parking, or lack of parking doesn't help either.

My brother and I sat at the counter for breakfast. He had a omelette and I had biscuits and gravy. Both were prepared very quickly and with quality products. My gravy was a bit lacking but the flavor of the meal with sausage patties & hash browns were very good. The hash browns appeared to be fresh cooked not frozen. We both ate the entire plate full Of food. Delicious! I think the meals were a little pricey and the cooks require a $5 tip plus we had to tip the servers too. It was our most expensive breakfast but also the most entertaining and tasty.

Another great experience at Night and Day Cafe... you must try the bacon on everything it's the best ! Chef Artuor always delivers the best service and the unique ambiance is treasure for Coronado Island

Great little spot for breakfast/brunch. It's a small space where they cook the food right in front of you. The food was simple, but well prepared and large portions. It appeared to be family owned and the wait staff and cooks were polite and friendly. They were constantly moving, taking care of everyone. All I needed to do was ask and my coffee mug was refilled with a smile. Due to the limited space there may be a wait, but I like that it's so different than all the other spots in the area.

Excellent again today! Returned after a few years to find it's still great! Sat at the counter and saw the magic happen at the grill. Coffee, American breakfast, blueberry pancake, Denver omelette- all super tasty for our group. Hash browns here are best ever. Service was attentive and very friendly. Definitely come here for a diner style breakfast that never disappoints.

The staff was very friendly. The food was great. Big portions. The outdoor seating was nice. Preferred sitting table top inside. Will definitely be back when in the area.

This place has limited seating and there was a waitlist, which you could skip if you order to-go. As this place was packed during lunchtime on a Saturday, that's what I did. Ordered the California Burrito. You're offered the burrito with or without the sauces on top. The sauces were great and the burrito was delicious! This thing it's huge, and it took a while to get through the whole thing with a plastic knife and fork. They offer discounts for military personnel.

We were recommended to visit this restaurant from fellow campers as an excellent restaurant for quality of food, service, and value. Our first visit yesterday we had the opportunity to meet Arturo which was managing a full crowd by himself and delivering delicious food in a timing manner. Our second visit was 24 hours later with the same Arturo handling the business and the same delicious food. Don't forget to enjoy this experience during happy hour to add more value to your dining experience. Thank you and we will make this a regular spot to visit when we are in the San Diego area every time.

I think my first stop here was in 2009. I thought it was delicious but I could never remember where in Coronado I had that bomb BLT. I think I then came in 2012 after a concert while house sitting on the island. Again, had a fabulous time but didn't come back until I met my husband. This is his favorite spot. Even when we lived in Louisiana so every visit I would grab a ton of burritos. I will say if you ever need a place to eat but you aren't sure what you want? COME ON IN. They have SOLID Mexican, fantastic breakfast, and quintessential diner fare. It is a win win win! My last time in I got a breakfast sandwich and shrimp taco.

Decided to spend the afternoon on Coronado on our vacation to San Diego. Stopped in on Tuesday afternoon around 5:15. The young lady who waited on us said we missed Happy Hour by about 15 minutes when asked. She didn't prompt us but we asked about Taco Tuesday and she said yes it was. They have great specials on tacos on Tuesday. Unfortunately they were out of their only Mexican beer on tap and only have a few handles but then things went crazy in a good way. Enter Arturo! He come bounding into the kitchen wishing us a "happy Tuesday". We order our tacos and watch him from our seats at the counter perform his culinary magic. These were plentiful, beautiful and vert tasty tacos. In fact, we had to order a second round. Hats off to Arturo and his love for making great food!!!!

Service was great. Friendly and prompt. The food options are great, almost too many, almost. I ordered the surf and turf. It was excellent. The setting is casual with a small beach town feel.

What a great little restaurant. They have a counter inside, or tables outside. We sat at the counter because it was getting cool outside. I had the Monte Cristo sandwich with fries. My wife had tacos, one fish, one shrimp. Both meals were excellent! The service was great also. We will definitely be going back!