23 Best Breakfast Restaurants near El Cajon

“Most amazing brunch we have had in a long time. Our server, Valentina, was absolutely amazing and super nice. We were just overwhelmed by the welcoming atmosphere of this beautiful place. Mind you, the food was out of this world including my Bloody Mary, which was served with a freshly roasted jalapeño and two strips of very crispy bacon, sticking out out of the top along with some delicious mint leaves. We will be back many more times! Thank you so much for making our Sunday great! We’re so happy we found you guys“

“My good buddy took me for breakfast and I have to say the chicken fried steak and eggs and hash browns covered in a rich sausage gravy was spot on.. I'm definitely going in to try out the ham steak and eggs next time.. My buddy had it and it barely fit on the plate. Outstanding service and food!“

“Very nice people and the food is really good.“

“Had a great brunch today with my daughter!“

“Food was good. I was able to get a nice, very full, 3 egg white omelet with spinach mushroom tomatoes and a pretty topping of Avocado slices.
(The old cholesterol needs to come down, so it was my best bet)
Decent size fruit cup.
Didn't have that "cooked on a grill with layers of grease from a hundred other breakfasts" taste.

Also added the Fluffy French Toast, which seems to be my "latest craving - could eat it anytime food." (I cheated. Just half the slice)

And the bread is "fluffy!" At least the size of 2 big slices of regular bread. Different & good.

I loved my waitress, Lizzie. She had the sweetest smile and was very attentive to our table and extras we would need.

The menu looks newer and it's a nice upgrade they did. Also, a nice change from eating at another
Diner favorite a lot.

This IHOP on North Second Street/Oakdale, El Cajon, is my favorite one & I would recommend it.
It can be noisy when the kids are eating, but, hey, so is Disneyland!“

“Always great service and delicious food prepared fresh. Family atmosphere and worth the wait.“

“First time to Broken Yolk Cafe. Loved the atmosphere and great food! The people who work there are so friendly makes you feel like you’re home💕Thank you Ron for my bread and the ladies behind the bar for wonderful drinks!!! We will definitely be back if I am rating it on a scale of 10 I give it a 20.“

“Very good food 👌 Quick and their senior mini omelet hit the spot!“

“Swami's has the perfect local vibe with great food and great service! We recommend them to visitors and locals who don't know yet. It is a great La Mesa dining option!“

“You can't beat the incredible service that you will get at the Chula vista location! Plus the food & portions are A+++.The wife and I found this place about a year ago,we are life long customers. Thanks again“

“One of my favorite breakfast places in all of San Diego“

“One of my go-to spots for breakfast! The restaurant is always clean, the staff is friendly, and the food is consistently excellent. You can really tell everything is made in-house and with care. They frequently offer new specials and seasonal dishes, which keeps the menu fresh and exciting. The service is top-notch, and the atmosphere is welcoming. Definitely worth a visit—you won’t regret it!“

“My biscuit and gravy were the 💣! Can't wait to go back🙂“

“Banana Nutella crepe is a must have“

“Yes 👏🏾 the best breakfast 🥞“

“We tried the Burrito, and I had the Fish Soft Taco, which I loved. However, the beef bowl with avocado, beans, rice, peppers, and tomatoes in this shop, it felt like too much going on flavor-wise. On the bright side, we enjoyed the delicious pineapple juice. The server is nice and I asked to get another Juice and he said pay after when we are done, he told me next time. Thank you for the treat! Overall, it was a good experience at Roberto’s Taco Shop in Santee.“

“Great food and service. We didn’t have to wait. We were seated right away and I food came out quickly.“

“Another good breakfast. Food was par for IHOP. Miss the days of multiple flavored syrups on the table. We came during a busy time and only had to wait 20 minutes. Our server was Kelsey and she worked her butt off giving great service to all her tables. She definitely got her steps in and I’m not sure she stopped moving the whole time we were there. Nice young lady, pleasure to be served by her. We will be asking to be in her area on our next visit.“

“Great place to spend with your family while attending school.“

“I met up with several friends after we played basketball this morning. The server seated us in the area we requested and made suggestions for our breakfasts. She was attentive and friendly and checked on us with the right frequency. The food was very good and an excellent value for the price. The facility was clean and comfortable. The location was convenient and easy to enter and exit. The perfect spot for meeting for some casual time with friends!“

“This place is commendable for the staff- My sister forgot her purse under the table. When she realized in horror the mistake, we were almost back at her house. So we phoned the store and they recovered and kept the purse safe until retrieved. Great job and great honesty team! Will definitely come back.“

“Giving them 5 stars because im grateful. I stopped for a quick drink ($8 shake to go on a small cup- a bit steep).but I forgot my purse and im super grateful the server/hostess/cashier...(superman one man show) had it in the back and returned it to me. So grateful for the honesty.
This is still my spot to have coffee w some pancakes and catch up with friends and always get good service. Although I always feel bad for the person working there because they are understaffed.
Just wanted to share a gratitude post for the servers honesty. Wish I had gotten his name.“