27 Best Cafes near Lakeside

“By far the best Eggs Benedicts in Lakeside!! Highly recommend food here. Service was great for Easter Sunday. Girls working their bottoms. Love to see a place so welcoming and efficient.“

“Met Toran at our work event and he shared his story… What an amazing business! Everyone needs to go and try this pudding!!! I will always support a business that supports the community and will always show up when asked! Thanks for the amazing pudding, and for showing up!“

“Yummy sandwiches and perfect scones! Also has a cute wine selection and great seating. Got the signature breakfast sandwich which was really good, avocado was a bit brown and they forgot my chili oil (that I paid extra for) so that knocked some points down. Suggested to me by TikTok, pretty good for a TikTok rec!“

“Cool patio with misters. Chef inspired twists on the classics. Looking forward to the next visit.“

“Best corned beef hash ever!!“

“Loved Saturday, and Sunday breakfast at Gillespie Field. A great staff of folks, and a must visit if your only on vacation.“

“The workers are always so kind and ready to greet you with a smile. The restaurant is always clean and has a welcoming feeling as soon as u enter. The dishes are always clean in the mornings, not like other restaurants where you see dirty spots on the cups. It's just amazing service especially on Sundays the busy days. Props to everyone working there. The owner really knows how to manage a restaurant. I will recommend many friends and family to eat here knowing they'll leave satisfied. The young looking guy that's always wearing an apron on Sundays and sweeping, working nonstop is always saying hi to everyone and very kind. He looks like a hardworker.

Vegetarian options: They have plenty of yummy vegetarian options. Just let them know what your craving and they will accommodate.

Parking: They have plenty of parking. And extra parking.

Kid-friendliness: The workers are always very sweet and patient with the kids. My daughter loves going to give them hugs.“

“The best! The food is always spectacular and monstrous portions. The nicest family you will ever meet run the place and the service is excellent. Don’t pass it up.❣️👍🏻👍🏻“

“Exelente servicio y todo de primera calidad súper recomendado“

“Me encanto el lugar que es muy familiar♥️“

“I love La Mesa Bistro team working is very nice, friendly and efficient. It’s clean and you can eat indoor or outside The food is all very good and ready quickly! My favorites açaí be wil and grilled Cheese on sourdough with artichokes and avocado. It’s fabulous- sorry I can’t remember the benefits of it. ?“

“I was here yesterday to grab some coffee and breakfast while I did some work. The staff was very kind and helpful. Made me feel like I was at home. My waitress was so sweet, she reminded me of a Disney princess haha. I got a cafe mocha and it was soooo good, I had to get it twice. If I’m ever back in town, this is the spot.“

“Delicious breakfasts 😋 and good service“

“Absolutely LOVE Ultreya! Both locations are top notch. We love it so much that we get coffee beans sent to us in Illinois. Great staff, great coffee, great tea, delicious food and pastries, and amazing owners. If you haven’t been here, you will be in love after you go!“

“El mejor restaurante de comida casera ❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“The best place to eat sandwiches cold salad and pasta... and the owner has an amazing good customer services and very friendly indeed love to go their due to u feel like home as well and very excellent prices and well especially fresh too... Vicky thank u for the great services ???? ♥️?“

“First time at Jordan’s Cafe. Located on the 4th floor of some sort of office building. I got the Rueben and added turkey.. SO GOOD! It’s family owned and they were so welcoming. They even gave me a free cookie since it was my first time!“

“El Cajon Bistro & Bakery
If you’re in the mood for a solid brunch with generous portions, El Cajon Bistro & Bakery is the place to go! The food is very good—fresh, flavorful, and definitely filling. They don’t play around when it comes to servings, so come hungry! The atmosphere is relaxed and casual, perfect for a weekend breakfast or lunch with friends or family. Whether you’re craving a classic omelet, pancakes, or something from their bakery, you’ll leave satisfied. Highly recommend checking it out if you’re in the area!“

“We have been dining at Patty's for about 6 years.Well love the food. It has a homemade flavor that we appreciate.We have our favorite items such as the Carne Asada burrito served with rice and beans and the 1/2 lb Sirloin burger topped with sauteed onions and mushrooms, served with perfectly streamed veggies and mashed potatoes. It also comes with either salad or soup. Salads are good and I definitely recommend their Lemony chicken and rice soup. Also included is your choice of bread.The wait staff is always friendly and attentive.Patty's has a diner feel.“

“Best bagels in San Diego county.“

“My baby girl loves Smoothies and we drive past everyday so figured today we should try it…& I’m so glad we did!! These smoothies are very yummy!! Baby girl drank all of hers and even wanted mine…. We will definitely be back for more soon!“

“Important part of the La Mesa community“

“Coffee is really good !! Owners are incredibly nice !“

“Such a cute place. The food was good, service was great, and the coffee yummy.“

“Avocado boba is 💣 - grat service“

“The restaurant is very intimate but still has that diner feel to it. I brought my daughter here for a breakfast date and they were very accompdating when she asked to switch seats so she could sit next to me.

I ordered a caramel machiatto, bacon, eggs, and a Nutella waffle. My daughter had an M&M pancake and bacon. I got a to go order for my husband and he got the Kobe and a French toast with Nutella.

The presentation was beautiful. You could tell they slowed down to make beautiful lines of nutella on the waffle. The waffle was crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside; just how it should be! The bacon was crunchy and fresh and the eggs were soft and fluffy. My caramel machiatto was one of the best I've ever had. There was caramel milk foam on top that was to die for.

My daughter had 1 pancake and I'm glad the waitress told me they were huge because she wanted two. She ate half of it because the pancake was the size of the plate so she's taking the rest home. This would be a good option to split if you had kids who wanted the same flavor.

There is ample parking since there are many different businesses located near it. Which is nice since parking is something that is always lacking in San Diego

I would recommend that you stop by

Kid-friendliness: There were single people, couples, and people with kids!“

“This coffee shop is right when you pull into the Salvation Army Kroc Center. Parking there is busy. There is one parking spot dedicated to the coffee shop - I think it has a 10 minute limit - but that means whoever gets there first can apparently stay there in their car for as long as they want. The coffee shop should look into another spot so people who want coffee don’t have to park across the entire parking lot. Good customer service, coffee is aight.“