Family Restaurants near Escondido, CA

“What a wonderful place! I decided to grab breakfast here after my lab visit, so I was super hungry. I searched and found a few choices but chose this place because I loved their old school sign and I’m glad I did.

I’m in a wheelchair and they’ve double doors to get in and were very quick to ensure my comfort when being seated.

Then our server Chandra was a peach and helped us choose from the big menu. I ordered an omelette and my hubby got the chicken fried steak and eggs. We forgot to take photos but it was all delicious and my hubby said the coffee was amazing too.

This place is charming and reminds me of my upbringing in NY as it’s kind of like a NY diner. So I felt instantly comfortable and the kindness of staff was a bonus. We will definitely be back!“

“A classical diner atmosphere, like Jimmy's or Denny's. Staff were very polite & accommodating, even bringing iced water for a service dog in our party. Wait was minimal & the nice waitress was attentive & thoughtful! The prices at first seemed on the higher end, but the quality & portions were excellent & worth it! They make soups, mashed potatoes & corn bread from scratch & likely more, you can tell. I'd recommend if in the neighborhood, you won't regret it! 👍“

“Oh my gosh! I have driven by different Tom's so many times, and always thought it was just a hamburger 🍔 joint. We finally decided to stop and go in and see if they had breakfast type foods, and do they ever!! I am very picky when it comes to breakfast and i was a little mad that my husband pulled in and said let's try this place. I should have taken pictures of the food but when the food was delivered to our table, I was in awe at how big the portions were!! My over medium eggs and long thick slices of bacon 🥓 took up a large plate just themselves. And the half order of biscuits and gravy, mmm-mmm-mmm, took up an entire huge platter plate and so much gravy, there was extra left over on the plate! That never happens. I always have to ask for a side of gravy other places to help cover my biscuit, but not here!! The biscuits are baked to perfection and that was the best gravy I have had from anywhere ever (except home ha. The omelets are huge and glorious! We were fulfilled in every way with our breakfasts here, and we're going to keep coming back!!! I can't believe we've never stopped at a Tom's before! It may be why I put 3 stars, because the atmosphere first, outside is deceiving... I always thought it was just another burger joint nothing special about it's signage, decor, or landscaping, and the indoors and tables resemble just another burger joint. Don't judge a book by its cover it's said, and from now on, I'll keep an open mind. We loved every bite of all of our food and we'll be back!!!“

“Excellent food and customer service“

“Best pasta west of the Mississippi“

“Tom's Famous Family Restaurant is a nice place to enjoy a casual meal with family and friends. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a good spot for breakfast or lunch, and the menu offers options for different tastes. A great choice for a relaxed dining experience.“