Swing Inn Cafe & BBQ

We loved this place! The brisket was absolutely delicious—tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. We went on a Sunday and had about a 20-minute wait, which was well worth it. The atmosphere was fantastic with live music, and the fact that it’s dog-friendly made it even more enjoyable. Amazing food and great service—definitely recommend! We’ll be back for sure!

Wednesday, 12:30 pm A full house with a mild wait. The other venues in the immediate area were almost vacant. THAT seems to speak volumes. The venue's reputation as a "must visit" BBQ spot is well deserved. I was in the area for business, but I also wanted to visit a previous colleague that I hadn't seen in eleven years. Loretta is the General Manager, a VERY competent and appropriate person for the position. The staff was well trained, friendly and accommodating. We unintentionally ran our server, Trevor, ragged with various requests. He pleasantly and quickly accommodated each & every one of them. My sister had a very well prepared two egg breakfast with an impressive Bloody Mary. Good portions. I was "forced", willingly, to indulge in a rather huge platter of three of their BBQ meats, just to see if the hype was real. IT WAS MOST CERTAINLY REAL!! Delicious, "fall off the bone" tender, flavorful, and juicy. My choices were Brisket, Pork Ribs, and Pulled Pork with Cole Slaw and Baked Beans, accompanied by a pile of Texas Toast. This platter would easily satisfy two people!! I also enjoyed a Bloody Mary. (and a Cadillac Margarita rocks) The venue is VERY dog friendly. In fact, there were around a half dozen, of all sizes, in the crowd. I ordered a side of bacon for my pup! Prices are moderate but a rather good value for the buck. It was good to visit an old friend and enjoy a delicious lunch in the process!! If you are in the area and pass this place by, I seriously question your dining values!! Seek it out. You'll be glad you did.

Walked in and staff was super nice and sat us quickly. Lots of food to pick from and ultimately picked the 3 meat combo and shared with one other person. Food looks amazing, but sadly lacked in flavor and juiciness. I will say the meats were very very tender! Ratings Presentation:10/10 Ribs: 6/10 (7/10 with sauce) Brisket: 6/10 Mac n Cheese: 7/10 (only reason we give it this score is because we love more salt and gooey mac) Baked Beans: 9/10 Overall Rating: 6/10 In conclusion the food was decent, atmosphere is great, staff is great.

While I love their food and the people that work there, I was really disappointed when I ordered take out today at noon on 7/3/25. I ordered 2 Beef 'Dino' Ribs $45 ea. and a 3 smoked meat combo platter for $59 w/tax = $160+/-. Trusting the establishment I took the boxes to my car and drove and hour to meet with family. To my utter disbelief and disappointment after opening the two boxes all I got for my $160 was the two smallest Beef Dino ribs I've ever seen and 8 pieces of brisket and 6 small pieces of pork burnt ends. My heart sank. I felt like they took me for a fool. Whenever I've dined there before the proportions, were much larger. I remember going there for the first time and getting the beef Dino rib and taking home to finish later or going in with a friend and ordering the 3 smoked meat combo platter and having to take that home as well to finish later. Im not going to order out again. I'll need a break from their place for now, I'm still very disappointed. Next time I'll dine in, sit down order enjoy some sweet tea and when the food arrives, then immediately ask for containers to take it home.

Had the Wild West Burger and an order of cheese curds. The cheese curds are hands down the best I’ve ever had. Chain restaurants do them at a basic level but this place was best. Almost looked like tater-tots, not sure if they bake or broil them after the initial deep fry. Wild West Burger came out as ordered, medium rare. The side of onion rings were really good too. The food came out fast too for a party of three.

I'm a huge Breaking Bad fan, so I definitely wanted to try Hank's BBQ. I took the advice of fellow reviewers here and avoided the pork. The Brisket is one of the best I've ever had. My husband got the huge Dino Beef Rib. I got the Mac, he got potato salad. Portions are huge. Either fine hungry or take the rest as leftovers. The leftovers were still tasty the next day. For reference, we came with my parents on Friday night for *early* dinner ~5pm and were able to be seated fairly quickly. We noticed Saturday morning brunch was quite busy with people waiting outside. Oh and the cheese curds are good too, for appetizer. Enjoy!

Went here with my father in law for a late lunch on a Sunday. The place had about a 40 minute wait, which was on until the hostess called our name along with another party, sat the other party and then argued that she hadn't called our name and that she had called "Robert" only. Our name was under "David". Not sure how we could confuse that and even 2 other people that were standing close to us also attested that the girl had in fact called out our name also. This was a little annoying. But anyway, after another 15 minutes we were finally seated. Our server, "Mark" was phenomenal! And the portions were outstanding and delicious. I would definitely go back. And then as we were preparing to leave we saw a table near us order a cinnamon roll to go, had no problems getting it. As we were leaving we stopped and I asked for a cinnamon roll to go, the bus person I asked referred my request to a female server, this person, without hesitation she very abruptly stated that they had ran out of cinnamon rolls a while back for the day, I'm thinking "huh"? I had just witnessed one being served less than 3 minutes prior. I'm like, WTF! Anyway, as I said, the food was spectacular, the portions were incredible and the service from Mark our server was exceptional. It seemed like the hostess and the female server there had a chip on their shoulders or having a bad day and reflecting it to the patrons.

Husband and I came here on a whim because it was recommended by my sister. Seemed to be one of their busiest times around 1-3pm and we only had to wait like 30 mins. The waiter we had was very sweet. I did not catch his name, but he had a long beard. He was very communicative and informative. We were about to get the family platter because it says it feeds about 2-4 people but in reality he told us it's like way more people because they give so much food, so we went with a 3 meat option which to my surprise we still had leftovers. I recommend the lavender lemonade cocktail if you want something refreshing, and the jalapeno burger was such a move.

the food was so amazing and the service was so great. It was my first time coming in here and the energy of the place was welcoming and open. I love this restaurant and would definitely come back

The food was so good! Especially the hashbrowns and the BBQ sauces, they go on anything

I don't come to Temecula that often because I no longer live there, but I enjoy visiting this little quaint town for a getaway. Tucked away in the heart of Old Town Temecula, the Swing Inn Café is absolutely adorable! It is quaint, charming, and rustic. It was founded in 1927 as "Mother's Café," and housed in a building until 1932, It has cozy indoor feel and a spacious and sunny patio area. The menu offers old-fashioned, hearty fare, fluffy pancakes, house‑made cinnamon rolls, Texas‑style brisket, pulled pork sandwiches, and more. I went with a friend, and we ordered sandwiches. They were good, but I wished I would have ordered a BBQ dish since that is what this place is known for. Next time. What makes the Swing Inn even more special is its new owner: Dean Norris, famously known as the DEA Agent Hank Schrader from Breaking Bad, the former popular television series that premiered on January 20, 2008, and aired for five seasons, ending on September 29, 2013. He owns Swing Inn along with his wife Bridget. They purchased the café in 2022 to preserve its legacy and add a savory barbecue dinner service. A longtime local and a frequent customer, Dean Norris has kept the classic place going strong while offering their mouthwatering barbecue menu to all who crave BBQ or home-style cooking. It is a wonderful and worthy place to try in all ways from good hearty food, down-home service, and a warm and welcoming vibe that is unforgettable.

The food was so delicious! The brisket was on point and the house bbq sauce...oh my word! The service was great. When I arrived I was a bit confused by the layout of the establishment. It feels like if you're walking in to the kitchen but its just the layout. The staff made me feel like home. They were so nice. They also serve breakfast items and have lots of inside and outside seating. They have sprinkle system so you wont feel too hot if you're sitting outside during the summer time.

Walked in and staff was super nice and sat us quickly. Lots of food to pick from and ultimately picked the 3 meat combo and shared with one other person. Food looks amazing, but sadly lacked in flavor and juiciness. Ratings Presentation:10/10 Ribs: 6/10 (7/10 with sauce) Brisket: 6/10 Mac n Cheese: 7/10 (only reason we give it this score is because we love more salt and gooey mac) Baked Beans: 9/10 Overall Rating: 6/10 In conclusion the food was decent, atmosphere is great, staff is great.

Back to our favorite place when we're in town. We tried something different, the chili verde omelette, very tasty but not spicy for me spicy challenged. We went early on a Sunday and it was packed with a wait list. Of course. The wait was quick, maybe 10-15 minutes. This place just reminds me of a old town diner with a counter and the atmosphere of it all. The servers are great and attentive. I just love coming back here. I have tried almost everything. The breakfast selection is amazing. The burgers and sandwiches are great too. The bbq selection is absolutely fantastic. Don't forget to save room for a slice of pie or share the cinnamon roll. OMG! I would come here just for those delicious items. They do have a full bar and the Bloody Mary's are very good. Parking can be a bit challenging but there's a public parking lot just up the street, definitely within walking distance.

Omg who knew old town Temecula was so cute!!! I loved everything about this patio. The sunshine, the view, the people watching, the music, the light breeze, the greenery with mountains. It added everythingggg to the experience. also the service was good ole southern hospitality :) Food: insane portion size!! Idk if it was the wind drying out the meat but it was slightly dry- def could've been juicier. Flavor and the sauces were really good tho!! Sides were also really good. What's really weird is that the next day I heated it up for leftovers, and it tasted better?? Which makes me believe it really was the wind and cold air that dried out the food. I also got a sweet tea, and it is REALLY sweet (and I grew up in the south). Obviously yum, but just beware it is really sweet lol Parking: there's a free lot right behind the shop

I'm on the hunt for the best pancake in the Temecula area. Swing did not disappoint! We ordered several items for our breakfast of course. Among them were the bacon, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and southwest omelette. The pancakes were our favorite; super fluffy, perfect size and very flavorful. They came out hot with a big scoop of melting butter (drool emoji). The other food was fine but nothing special. We didn't like the omelette too much because it was more like an egg taco than an omelette. The ingredients were not mixed in with the eggs as you would expect from a proper omelette. It was just placed in a pile in the middle of an egg tortilla and folded. The eggs were browned from being over cooked on both sides. Service was good but slow. Overall the pancakes were 8 out of 10 so I will definitely come back for those.

A fantastic spot in Old Town Temecula. The diner atmosphere is rustic, small country vibes. Our server was incredibly helpful, friendly, and attentive. The bbq was outstanding, ai cannot recommend the burnt ends enough, they just melted in my mouth. Definitely a spot to hit up in Temecula.

The food was great the meat was so soft and fall off the bone. We were seated so fast and our food came out fast as well. The interior was cute and old school. The music was good and the place was over all great loved it! Very family friendly.

Dean Norris' Swing Inn Café serves up some seriously satisfying comfort food with a smoky BBQ twist. I tried the Hangover Scramble and the Two-Meat Plate with smoked half chicken, brisket, crispy French fries, and coleslaw--and every bite was worth it. The smoked chicken had deep, rich flavor with just the right amount of seasoning. The fries were perfectly crispy, and the coleslaw was a standout--light on the mayo, heavy on the dill, refreshing and tangy. Don't miss the brisket--falls apart. The service was absolutely wonderful--fast, friendly, and super accommodating. The staff clearly take pride in both the food and the guest experience. Pro tip: Definitely get the brisket and coleslaw with your meal. They're not just sides--they're stars. This place is the real deal for anyone who loves hearty breakfast or slow-smoked BBQ done right.

Service was so kind at the takeout side building. This is a different area than the main restaurant, good for if you're just getting food and are ok eating in car or taking it home! Got a tray of 2 meats. It came with sides. So much food!

Such high expectations! Such meh in reality. I love BBQ, everything about it. I love Dean Norris, and everything I've seen him in, including as the TSA boss in that recent movie where Jason Bateman's the bad guy, finally. But when I pull up to a BBQ place and I do not smell BBQ actively going on, that's a warning. Also, when I ask for a beer, and there are no drafts available, and I ask for ribs, and I get the same story, something's up. The brisket was excellent, however, although not a whole lot of it on the $30 plate. The server was nice and helpful and brought water for my pup, to whom we did not dare mention the unavailability of rib bones. This is all sounding two-stars-like, but maybe it was just an off-day, so benefit of the doubt is in order.

Lovely service and tasty food! And fun fact: Breaking Bad Actor, Dean Norris, acquired this restaurant...we found this out from our fellow Breaking Bad fan friends so of course we had to pay it a visit and support. I was in the Temecula area doing wine tastings with some friends but we were all hankering for some good bbq for dinner. Enter Swing In Cafe & BBQ. Surprisingly, we were able to get a table for 6 on a busy Saturday without too long of a wait. The restaurant is on the smaller side but there is also ample seating outside. Parking is a bit of a struggle but there is a parking structure down the road. What we got: 2 Smoked Meats platter that included Texas toast and 2 sides. We tried to order the Burnt Ends but they were out. So we got the Lean Prime Brisket, Texas Spareribs , Mac-n-Cheese and Baked Beans. We also added on a Jalapeno Cheese Link. Lean Prime Brisket: This was our favorite out of all the meats. Loved the flavorful bark on the brisket. Texas Pork Spare Ribs: A bit on the dry side and not our favorite. Next time we will try the pulled pork instead. Jalapeno Cheese Link: Loved this link and wish we ordered an extra! Mac-N-Cheese: Also a bit dry and wished for a bit more cheese and creaminess. Baked Beans: The co-habby loved this side. They also offer some killer desserts including a massive Cinnamon Buns, Pies, Banana Pudding and more...always something for everyone! We can't wait to return. 5 glorious stars.

We ordered the 2 smoke meats platter and brisket platter- def bigger than anticipated and should have split the 2 smoke meat platter as it was huge. The meats were delicious!! Hands down one the top bbqs we have had!! Waitresses and hostess were all super sweet and friendly! Reason for 4 stars- Mac and cheese was cheesy but lacked a bit flavor in my opinion and the coleslaw was different but pretty good either way. Beans were alright, overall enjoyed it and would be back! Def a recommendation when in area.

I love this place! It is so cute in a western looking town! The food is great I had pastrami and delicious potato salad! The servers are so friendly and helpful! They have breakfast and lunch menu tour choosing' It is open until 3 PM . You can eat indoors or outside.

I highly recommend this place for breakfast! Great prices and delicious food overall. Portions are rather large. Seating was a little awkward as you really don't know where to enter. There was no hostess at the time; however, one of the waitresses was quick to seat us. Service was great and we had no complaints. We will definitely return to the restaurant again when we are in town.

A friend told me about this cafe had the BEST BBQ he ever had so I had to try it. It was absolutely DELICIOUS I got the Ribs, Brisket, Smoked Sausage, Baked Beans and Mac and Cheese...Yummy! The place was packed do I got my order to go. The young lady who took my order was very friendly and polite. The restaurant was clean, inviting and kid friendly. I highly recommend Swing Inn Cafe!

Ok first time here with wife..ordered the chili verde omlette hey let's see if it's better than the places in Bakersfield..all I can say is the food was very good waitress was great the inside was very clean..we decided to eat In patio weather was good..ok so I gave this place 5 stars because food was great..the only issue I had maybe it's a me thing. But wow when people around move back on there seat to get out..it's like nails on a chalk board and when it keeps happening..lol..screeech!!!...screeech!!!.. But maybe its me..try this place food is great..next time I will eat inside.

I admit, I am a tough critic on BBQ because I am a Texas native, so I have grown up on amazing BBQ. I was excited to check this place out after seeing some hype online so we made the 1 hour drive to try Swing Inn Cafe & BBQ. I love bbq that doesn't need sauce and my food really needed the sauce to be appetizing. My husband and I shared the 2 meat combination plate. The prices online were different than in the restaurant. I did feel like $46 for 3 thin slices of each meat & 2 sides was overpriced. My meat was REALLY dry and the bbq was really sweet for my liking. I switched to the spicy sauce but it was still really sweet. The Mac n cheese was also dry and lacked flavor and cheesiness. It tasted like everything had been sitting for a while. The bbq wings were okay, but the French fries were delicious. Service was mediocre, my server forgot our sides, utensils, napkins and overall just wasn't very attentive. A little constructive criticism to consider, update the kids menu. There aren't any bbq options on there, yet there is spaghetti? I was really disappointed in the options. The location is very cool, Old Town is always a fun area. All in all I was bummed, maybe it was just an off day.

Great food and service! Family friendly. We went during brunch on a Friday and it was busy but didn't wait too long. Their breakfast is yummy and meat is soo good! Definitely recommend!! Plan ahead for parking. Can get packed in old town temecula.

We met up with some friends in old town Temecula at the Swing Inn. They don't take reservations. We arrived on a Saturday night at 5:30pm and could have seated outside, but it was a little windy so we opted for inside which took about 20 min. The place was packed and it smelled great. It has a Texas BBQ vibe. They serve the food on metal trays. All portions were very generous. We shared a two meat combo and had a ton of left overs. We got the 2 meat combination: Brisket &pulled pork. Between the group of 4 we tried the fries, beans, coleslaw and mac and cheese. The meat was fantastic the brisket was moist and flavorful. They know their meats very well. The pulled pork was pretty good. They give you a pile that could easily be added to the Texas toast. After the meal and our huge left overs boxed up we talked about how we could have shared the amount of food from the 2 meat across 3 or even 4 of us. We took home the huge cinnamon roll. Overall great vibes. Great spot for meeting up with friends in old town Temecula. We enjoyed the location because it allowed us to explore the surrounding as well. See the photos: 2 meat combination: Brisket & pulled pork, 2 sides beans, Mac & cheese

We were out over the weekend shopping in the area. This gave us a chance to finally try out the barbecue here. The wait wasn't too bad since we opted to eat indoors. If you want to try multiple meats, the best way to order is a combination. We ordered the brisket and pork ribs with a side of potato salad and coleslaw. To start, we tried both the red and white sangria, which was a bit weak as far as the alcohol content goes. Great for someone that's a lightweight. I really enjoyed the goat salad, fresh and full of cheese and cranberries. The brisket was tender, but the meat itself was a bit dry and didn't have much flavor. The pork ribs were shredding off the bone instead of it being a traditional pork rib that doesn't shred if that makes sense. The flavor was OK though I did like the potato salad and coleslaw , but just so you know there's tarragon mixed into both. The toast was very lightly buttered and not like a Texas cheese toast. This is all about preference really with the toast. The famous cinnamon roll was OK. It was warm soft, but didn't have the traditional frosting on top unless the frosting was mostly butter? It really was like melted butter all over the top. The portion is good for two to share. The outdoor area is great. Indoor is not too bad and had that diner type feel. Krystina our server was awesome! I'd like to come back and try this place for breakfast.

Great spot to stop by if you're visiting the Temecula area. Very wholesome mom and pop feel, something I don't see very often with celebrity restaurant owners honestly. Now for the food... Food (4/5) - Pretty sizable menu for a BBQ spot with options for anyone really. Prices seem reasonable for the portion sizes, quality etc. Our party decided on a couple platters and the brisket sandwich to get a full range of items to try. The brisket was tender, solid flavor and the fat was rendered pretty well, and the ribs absolutely fell off the bone perfectly cooked, but did not have as significant of a flavor as the brisket. I could not say the same for the pork belly burnt ends unfortunately as they were really tough, and more bitter in terms of flavor (dry/overcooked). Sides were alright with some onion rings, mac+cheese, potato salad, texas toast, pickles and whatnot. The house BBQ sauces were delicious! Service (4/5) - Our group went at like 6 on a Wednesday night, it wasn't super busy at first and there were some workers scrubbing the patio. However inside there was only 1 really nice girl hosting/serving for most of our time there. Not her fault, plus we waited a pretty normal time i'd expect for BBQ and it came out fine, just took a bit to get sat down and table touches for things we needed here and there. No biggie! Ambiance (5/5) - Mentioned above, this place really has that "made with love" small business feel. Decor and interior pretty in line with what you'd expect at a texas bbq spot, and was very clean. Just think it's a bit cramped in the "hostess desk" area since it's only a small hallway where the bathrooms are also located.

So good. Got the 3 meat combo platter to share and it was delicious. All the meat is so tender it falls off the bone. Service was great! Our waitress was very kind. We ate outside because we had a dog w us, and it was really peaceful and quiet this wednesday afternoon. Love the environment, great for lunch, Thank you! Will return.

I hadn't been to Swing Inn since the new owner took over. We had a party of seven on a Saturday just after Christmas, we knew it would be a wait but were surprised it was less than 30 minutes. It was a nice day to sit outside. The food was good. Some of us had breakfast and others had lunch. Service was good as well. This is a popular and busy place. The decor is perfect for Temecula old town.

A huge thank-you and shoutout to our server Christina! My first visit to Swing Inn was a great experience with delicious food, great service, and fun atmosphere. Christina was so welcoming and walked us through the menu, helping us choose the best bbq combination plate. She was so funny, honest, and attentive, and her service made our meal even better. We sat on the patio rail, and it was fun to people watch, see cool cars drive through, and enjoy the warm California sun. Now for the food- Christina recommended the smoked turkey, and it was the BEST smoked turkey I've ever had! It was thick, juicy, and full of flavor. I didn't even need any sauce, and the black pepper on the ends really brought out the flavor. I'm not a big fan of turkey bbq, but now I'm a believer! Brisket was fall-apart tender and juicy. We paired with their 3 home-made bbq sauces and pickles, and it was *chefs kiss*. I've been to few bbq joints in my life, and this brisket is definitely on top of my list. Spare ribs came off the bone so clean and easy; Texas toast was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside; Cole slaw was crisp to cut through the meatiness; potato salad was nicely seasoned; and Mac and cheese were rich and full of flavor. We will definitely be back next time and save room for their banana cream pie!

I ate here one evening during a visit to Old Town Temecula. I had seen this place featured on Tik Tok and decided to give it a try. We had a large party and waited for over an hour to be seated. Once we were seated we were greeted by Mark. I had the brisket and spare ribs with BBQ beans and mac n' cheese. The portions of the meats was huge! The brisket was wet and had good flavor. I have have had better brisket but this was good. The spare ribs had good flavor but there was not much meat on those bones. Both the beans and mac n' cheese were good. The prices were fair considering how big the potions were. We had great service from Mark. I will visit again the next time I am in that area. Four stars!

Was in town to grab a bite after hitting a local winery. located in the heart of old town, Temecula. Came in as a party of two and were sat immediately. Fast service, a little rustic vibe. The cheese curds were fried to perfection with a special house dipping sauces. Nice juicy burger, patty complemented with a side of pickles. Hank Schrader was not present as a breaking bad fan would hope! But 10/10 would come again!

I'm a huge fan of Texas bbq, so I'm always skeptical of bbq spots outside of Texas. I'm pleased to note that this spot lives up to its Texas roots, though! We shared an order of brisket fries and the Dino rib between 2 people, and we had to take a good amount in a box to-go. Be ready for large portions! The brisket on the fries was so soft and delectable, I couldn't stop eating. The Dino rib was /perfectly/ seasoned and super soft and juicy on the inside. Flavor had me mentally transported back to Austin. Definitely recommend to folks looking for a barbecue fix! Service was kind and helpful, and the interior is super cozy with a country vibe!

I've seen this restaurant featured on a few social media platforms and just had to see what the hype was about. It IS a barbecue restaurant and being vegetarian, I already prepared myself for my options to be limited. When we pulled up, we saw the line was out the door, but did see several unoccupied tables inside AND outside the restaurant...(Maybe they were short staffed?) We waited about 20 minutes till we got seated. Our server quickly took our orders, and our food/drinks arrived even faster. The service here was great! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. I opted for the Jackfruit barbecue sandwich and for my side, a side salad. (The side options for their sandwiches are fries, onion rings or a side salad) My salad was brought out first, and it was HUGE! It was piled high on such a small plate lol It's your basic green (romaine) salad with shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers and a couple cherry tomatoes. I was then served my jackfruit bbq sandwich. The jackfruit was soft, piping hot, lightly sauced with their house bbq sauce and served on a toasted brioche bun. (On the tables, 3 varieties of bbq sauce are available-spicy, original and sweet) The sandwich was flavorful but I did add some spicy bbq sauce for a little kick! My sister ordered the 2 meat combo with 2 sides. She had the burnt ends and the smoked brisket and her sides were a side salad and Mac n cheese. Her combo came with 4 pieces of toasted bread and a side of pickles. I did have a little taste of her Mac & cheese, as well as a piece of toast. The Mac & cheese was delicious! It was so creamy and cheesy lol And the bread was perfectly toasted and buttery...yum! We will definitely be revisiting and highly recommend! Fun fact- the owner of the establishment is actor Dean Norris from Breaking Bad. :)

We checked in with a party of 19, Annabelle the host was super sweet and accommodating. We waited only about 15 mins before we got seated. We sat on 3 separate tables which was totally fine with us. There was live entertainment going on which was pretty cool. Once we got seated our waiter Remy got us waters and took our order right away! I ordered pulled pork platter which came with one side and Texas toast. I got the baked beans as my side. The beans has a nice spice kick to it. The pulled pork came out room temperature, I think if it was heated it would've tasted better. I used the house BBQ sauce which was really good! There were two other sauces available which were spicy, but I didn't try them. A friend got the pastrami sandwich which was SO good!! The pastrami was so soft and tender. It wasn't too salty either. In the end someone ordered cinnamon rolls! It was so soft and warm! Great choice! Overall, I'd definitely come back here and definitely recommend this place!

We were in the area for a mini staycation and was planning on taking the kids to the area for a play place and noticed that Swing Inn Cafe was literally down the street from there and since we have been wanting to try this place, now would be the perfect time. There is a small parking lot behind the cafe where customers can park but primarily street parking. We did notice there was a parking structure near by as well but was able to find parking on the street. The cafe itself is average in size and seating can be either inside or outside. When we arrived, it was around 10am and a nice day out so upon putting our name down on a list with one of the host/waitress, we stated anywhere is fine so we can get our day started as soon as possible. Wait time was about 20 mins for a table of 4. This was on a Friday and they were pretty busy. Once seated, our waitress came by and asked for our drink order. Then once she came back with our drinks, we quickly placed our order since kids were hungry. The food took about 35-40 mins to come out since they stated the kitchen was backed up due to being a busy day. Since we waited for a while, it was 11am by then and from what we were told, you can place Togo orders for their BBQ. So what did we do? Went to order a BBQ platter to have for a late lunch later with the family since we mainly wanted to try their BBQ anyways. The food came out shortly after we placed our BBQ Togo order. Food we got for breakfast: Briskets & Eggs - comes with 2 slice of briskets, 2 eggs & choice of potatoes or hasbrowns & toast. Briskets were amazing and potatoes were yummy! 10/10 The New Orleans Bennie - these were pulled pork egg Benedicts. The eggs were poached perfectly and the hollandaise sauce paired so perfectly with the pulled pork. It also comes with a choice of potatoes or hash and I choice the hash brown with it and it was nice and crispy. 10/10 Kids got items from the kids menu. One got pancake, scramble eggs & bacon (1 big pancake, 1 bacon) and the other got French toast, scramble eggs & 1 bacon) it was a good portion for the kids and we also ordered them extra bacon which was 4 strips and hash brown on the side. They enjoyed their meal. BBQ platter & Dino rib: I forgot to take a pic of the bbq menu but the BBQ platter was huge! And the Dino rib was gigantic and worth every penny! I really enjoyed dipping the bbq into their spicy BBQ sauce. You really don't need it but I just like that extra kick. Also, the beans are a must to get as a side! It has bacon in it and it's so delicious. Will definitely come back for more BBQ!

We always stop here for dinner when we're in town. The food is great, the service is always friendly and helpful, and the portions are huge! Really helps soak up all that wine we drink and if you're not ready for the party to end they have tons of cocktails and beer too. Love the atmosphere, worth the wait!

I met up with my best friend, who was visiting from out of town, and she chose Swing Inn Café because she's a big Breaking Bad fan. I'd been wanting to try this spot for a while, so I was excited we finally got the chance! We arrived around 3 PM on 12/26/2024, and it was quite busy, so the wait was a bit long. Unfortunately, when we were seated, we couldn't sit together with my friend and her kids--they were placed at a table behind us. FOOD: Appetizer: Loaded Nachos - These were packed with all the classic nacho toppings, and we chose brisket as our protein. They came with sides of guacamole and salsa, and the guac was super fresh. The nachos themselves were absolutely delicious! Main Entrée: Burger - This burger featured both tri-tip and wagyu beef. Honestly, it was heaven in every bite, and the fries were perfectly crispy. The ambiance inside is a bit cozy, but there's plenty of seating out on the patio if you prefer more space. Despite the wait and the seating hiccup, the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'd definitely come back!

Hidden gem! Best bbq in Temecula. Our favorite is eggs and brisket for a weekend brunch. Good downtime cooking and service. Don't be intimidating by lines on the weekend. They get people in and out quickly, but you won't feel rushed. Want a real treat? Take family and friends and get the GIANT family BBQ platter. It is fantastic food and a memorable shared meal and experience. I didn't like the evening experience as much. They seemed understaffed--so that the only reason I giving 4 stars. I'd give weekend brunch and lunch 5 stars

They have the best Bbq in town. Very tender and cooked perfectly. Comparable to high end restaurants for a very reasonable price. Swing in Cafe never fails. Whether breakfast or lunch. I would say 5 stars!

Came here on a Saturday and it was busy. 20min wait for a party of five. Not terrible. Staff were friendly and attentive. Got the chili fries as a starter. Fries were soggy and cold. I ordered the kids burgers tenders, they liked it and the portions were good. For the wife and I we got the 2 meat option, got pork ribs, brisket, Mac n cheese and coleslaw. The ribs were really good, Mac n cheese was decent and so was the slaw. The brisket was crazy dry and the cracked pepper was overdone. Didn't enjoy it at all. I ordered it because the server said it was a favorite. The most disappointing of all was perhaps the breaking bad inspired drink. Watered down and wasn't good at all. Maybe I went on an off day but I probably would not go back.

Im so happy I came to Swing!!! The vibe is so cool!!! The servers were very nice! Now, the food was absolutely amazing! I ordered brisket, burnt ends, hush puppies, mac n cheese and salad! All of it was amazing!!!!! It's such a nice location, I can't wait to go back!!!

We had a huge group - 18 people including children. Thankfully they were able to accommodate us and in their best ability provide us a table outside to fit us. Service ***** Food *** Ambiance ***** We thoroughly enjoyed our experience here. Out of everything we ordered... my favorite and must order item was their famous cinnamon rolls. I think I'll just order that for myself next time and not share it We ordered Two family meals - the largest that they had. It was a combination platter that came with lots of different meat. We were slightly worried it wouldn't be enough but wow. The large platter was able to feed all 18 of us and I believe we even had some left over. This was great because we were able to sample every variety of meat this place offered. But their cinnamon roll was AMAZING.

It's nice to have establishments such as the Swing Inn cafe to reaffirm to myself why I could never be a vegetarian. Smoked meats are just too darn good! I've been following the Swing Inn cafe for a year or so now on social media having walked past it a hundred times but never taking the time to stop in, so when my wife and I found ourselves on a rare plan-less Saturday, we decided to drive up and check it out. We were able to get parking right up the street in a dirt lot and after a quick 30 second walk we found ourselves amongst a small group of people at the hostess stand. Expecting the wait to be at least an hour, we were informed that it's only be about half hour. We waited patiently and after about 20 minutes we were called to be seated. We sat on the deck at the railing overlooking the street which was great because the weather was beautiful and it afforded us with some great people watching as well as getting to see all the motorcycles cruising the street. Deciding what to order was one of the more difficult challenges I've faced this week, but I decided to go with the brisket sandwich and my wife got the brisket plate which is great for me knowing she wouldn't finish the whole thing and that I'd have leftovers. The meat was so perfectly cooked that it just fell apart from its own weight when picking it up with a fork. This also made for a fantastic sandwich because I could take a bite out of the sandwich without a whole strip of brisket being pulled from between the buns. I also liked that there are three different types of barbecue sauces to choose from, but our favorite was the spicy barbecue sauce. We finished our food and our drinks before paying the tab and heading out for our next adventure, but the Swing Inn Cafe made a lasting impression and it will certainly be on our list of restaurants to visit again.

This place is super busy so be ready to wait, but worth the wait. I like that they serve breakfast until 3pm here. Their cinnamon roll is a must. It was so good and flavorful. For being so busy their service was on point. You will not leave here hungry. This place definitely does not skimp on their portion. Can't wait to come back and try something else on their menu.

Had breakfast here awhile back and been meaning to review. It was starting to get crowded on a busy summer morning and we were lucky we found close parking and saw they still had room to eat. They sat us down right away and gave us menus. Honestly this appears to be a small diner but it's actually a lot bigger throughout & very accommodating. Service was fast and the food was good! They were on top of refilling coffee and seeing if you needed anything else. There's both inside and outside seating available. The ambiance is like a classic vintage diner but I believe they serve alcohol. Definitely be back when the mood swings us to visit old town.

Popular spot in Tamecula, This place mostly has a waiting list all the time, specifically on the weekends. The drinks are good but I wasn't so much of a fan of their Heisenberg drink it was to sweet for my liking.. the food was great very tasty . The buns were nice and warm, soft and had a good taste..I love a good made coleslaw and that's what they had. The restaurant has outside patio, tables and more sitting inside. The waiting for the food took about 30-40 min :( Like I said they do get super busy on the weekends and if you're a Breaking bad fan the Restaurant is now owned by actor Mike Batayeh. You'll see him at the restaurant here and there... funny thing I ran into him at another restaurant down the street from his.

Pulled up on a late Sunday morning, waited about 30 mins or so for a spot to eat. Pretty extensive menu plus the Texas style BBQ menu. Ordered a BBQ platter consisting of two meats and two sides and opted to add the sausage on the side. Service is slow and inconsistent, but everyone was friendly when we did interact with anyone. The food was great and compared to a lot of other BBQ places, I feel that you get a lot for your money. The platter fed both of us with plenty to take home and eat again. I'll be back to give it another try and see if the service improves.

Food and drinks were good!, But for dessert We ordered cinnamon rolls. 1 to eat there and 2 to go the 2 that we took to eat at home had mold under it., so sick to my stomach. I'm pretty sure the one we ate there had mold too. We just didn't realize it. So disappointed.

Always fun and excellent service. Coffee (and food) is the best. Swing Inn as soon as you can.

I have to say.. came back to bring my son after a good experience a few weeks ago .. they were very busy on a holiday Saturday...after some confusion Adrianna save the day swooped in got us. Our order started.. food came out as fast as can be amazing brisket amazing pulled pork macaroni definitely five stars. Love this place coming back again. Dean..keep Adrianna on your staff. She's amazing with people saved you from a bad review.

Me and my friend wanted to try this place after hearing great reviews . We ordered the chicken Benny's and they were a huge let down . The couple next to us got a country fried steak and that would looked so more appealing than our food . Wish I would have gotten something else. The service was incredible though and the employees were very friendly