Potato Shack Cafe
120 W I St #4436, Encinitas
(760) 436-1282
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Always such a great place to have breakfast at. Manhole size pancakes and delicious potato’s made the way you want. Patio is dog friendly.
I used to go here all the time back before Covid when I used to live in Encinitas. Recently went back and was surprised to see they don’t have “endless potatoes” anymore and the scrambled eggs were nasty and tasted like microwaved cafeteria eggs from a box and not fresh eggs.
It’s a shame because the staff is nice, but the food has really fallen off since I used to live here.
Good food but the portions are huge and the price for teo eggs, two sausages, toast, and potatoes was $20. Add an orange juice and the total with tax comes to $27. Inflation is terrible for small businesses. It would have been nice to have small plates for half the price and half the portion. Good quality food though and nice place. I will not be lazy and cook my breakfast at home next time. Yikes.
The quality of food was poor. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros and it was on a stale (uncooked) corn tortilla and the sauce had zero flavor. The scrambled eggs were from a container and you could tell. All of it was pretty expensive and so disappointing. I would not recommend.
Very good food, salsa was yummy! Pancake was great! And plenty for 4-5 people. The steak was pretty good too! BRING CASH!
Great little place. Love the vibe and the people. Awesome breakfast all around.
Awesome place, best pancakes around great staff, awesome decor.
Chicken fried steak was amazing! Potatoes are on point! Definitely will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Breakfast burrito was amazing same with the eggs Benedict highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
Used to go here 20 years plus ago. I feel like it was better then. The service was just horrible. Literally had to go find the lazy waiter to order. There were 4 tables eating. The food is still pretty good depending on what you get. Pancakes are great, sausage and bacon on point. The patty melt was about dennys quality. For $20+ dollars a plate (late bfast $125 for 5 of us) I would maybe expect a made to order patty, not a frozen one. Lots of frozen and canned products.
The owner has always been really nice and it’s a decent spot, just not what it used to be. I think if the service from the other staff was good I may return but not when I have to go track down the waiter for everything we need.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
Small local spot with GREAT breakfast. Had omelet and it was really good. Toast is locally made and thick. Not crowded when I was there and service was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Toast, Home Fries
The perfect breakfast spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything is excellent. Love the pancake!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
**VENMO ACCEPTED / CASH ONLY NO CARDS**
Pictured is what I got ? 2 eggs, 3 bacon strips, 1 thick sausage patty, thick wheat toast & breakfast potatoes (seasoned cubed potatoes). My friend got the half order of biscuits and gravy, 2 eggs and breakfast potatoes. Ask for house salsa and grab a bottle to go! Slight kick (a couple kicks below tobacco in my opinion) but may vary between batches.
Inside and outdoor sidewalk seating with umbrellas. Great service for minimum staff which was communicated. We had time on a beautiful sunny morning so we stayed. Didn't order drinks so both meals before tip under $35?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 2 Eggs with 4 Strips of Bacon, Sausage, Toast, Half Order of Biscuits and Gravy with American Fries with Cheese, Breakfast Potatoes
Enjoyed an outdoor breakfast with my sister, brother-in-law, and their three dogs. The restaurant immediately brought a bowl of water with ice for the dogs, and then they took care of us! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 2 Eggs with 4 Strips of Bacon, Sausage, Toast
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