At Encinitas Cafe, nestled along the picturesque Coast Highway 101, our story unfolds through a commitment to serving exceptional comfort food in a cozy, historic setting. Renowned for our breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings, we cater to all tastes with a diverse menu featuring freshly brewed coffee, hearty burgers, and delectable pancakes. Our welcoming atmosphere draws in locals and tourists alike, while our attentive staff ensures a delightful experience for everyone, including furry friends! With wheelchair accessibility and outdoor seating, we invite you to savor every bite and enjoy the unique charm that makes Encinitas Cafe a beloved dining destination.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Serves great coffee
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Historic
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
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Reviews For Encinitas Cafe
Gregory Turner
Apr 19,2025
Loved this place. Will definitely go again when we are in town. I had the chicken fried steak and eggs. My wife had corn beef hash. Both were excellent
Angela Gatling
Apr 13,2025
Great place to eat breakfast!Didn't even know this was here .Food was fantastic,great customer service and the atmosphere was nice.Will definitely be back with the kiddos.There's parking in the rear of restaurant.Going to explore more around this area.
Pamela Flinn Schanuel
Mar 27,2025
Great place that has been here for YEARS, historic actually. Dog friendly, not just service dogs , allowed outside on the patio. Patio shaded, dogs get treats, and seating is very comfortable. We ate fish tacos, and they were fantastic. Cole slaw was excellent, salad was perfect. Plenty of drinks and dishes to choose from. Inside the Cafe is incredibly fun and interesting to see, booths are comfortable, seating is very great. Nice staff. Clean. Bathrooms are clean and easy access. Do not miss the opportunity to eat here, and enjoy!
Gary Giffin
Mar 16,2025
This is a local hang out out and I eat here with a friend that eats here almost daily. Good comfort food , great service and lots of breakfast and lunch combinations. They also had a gluten free toast for my breakfast. Also plenty of healthy options like fruit, granola and whipped cream. Looks like they are always busy but plenty of tables and booths.
Mark Steele
Mar 9,2025
Really enjoyed my experience here. No frills diner.Efficient, friendly, clean. Food was enjoyable too.I had a veggie omelet with modifications that were easily accommodated. Weather cooperated on this day too with their large outdoor patio.I can imagine this place is a machine behind the scenes. Consistency is the name of the game.Keep up the good work!!! I'll be back next week.
Jorge Lieras
Feb 8,2025
Desi was our waitress. She treated us with a smile and was very friendly. Our Pork Chops and Eggs were delicious. Debbie came by and was very pleasant and made us feel welcomed. A big shout-out to Javier who is the Cook but played the role of Busboy for the day. He was running around non-stop refilling coffee cups and picking up the dishes and welcoming and sitting all incoming new customers. He truly showed care with a smile and genuine hospitality for this place. We're locals to Encinitas, so we'll frequent it more often. Thank you.
Chris Sa
Jan 23,2025
It's a great restaurant to eat breakfast, brunch and snacks. Right in the heart of downtown Encinitas and few blocks from the beach. We enjoyed our delicious food with outside seating. Their chicken fried steak has a perfect crunch outside and tender inside. The gravy was really flavorful too. Staff was really friendly too an added bonus.
Max
Jan 20,2025
Wonderful experience yesterday! This was exactly the type of experience and food I was looking for. The service is phenomenal. I had the sweetest server, older female, I wish I could add her name, but she was both friendly and helpful.Now, I love my cheeseburgers at places like this. This burger..was legendary, it was great. I love when the cheese comes to me melted in perfectly without asking, the first bite I thought to myself, this is just what I was looking for. The cheese and the patty were absolutely phenomenal. Great grilling technique.Just a funny question, what's with the random SpongeBob SquarePants posters in the restroom? I was confused..maybe the owner is a fan? I will admit I did smile though.Thank you for providing a great meal and fantastic service, I'll definitely return.
Reviews For Encinitas Cafe