Are you looking for a place that’s affordable, large portions and makes you feel like you’re in grandma’s kitchen? This is it!!! I haven’t been here in years, but I’m very pleased that it made it through Covid. I will definitely be back. The owner is such a nice woman and if you go at the right days and times you’ll get live music from local bands. Oh and the food is great!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hani Alqaji
Judy the owner been there for 43 years! Place has positive vibes and you will feel welcomed the moment you walk in. Food was ok you can not be very creative with breakfast options but it will meet your expectations and will make you feel full!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Aidan G
It just feels very comfortable like a home breakfast staff very nice food was awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Judy Osman
We ordered a burrito to go, and were very disappointed when we got home. Not only was it not in burrito form, more like a ginormous egg taco, but there was supposed to be avocado, and there was less than a teaspoon worth of that and even less cheese. There was More salsa than egg and it was very hot, spicy hot. Probably one of the worst breakfast burritos we’ve ever eaten. The eggs were tasteless. Probably the salsa is supposed to mask that tasteless. This used to be a great restaurant. But now it overcharges and under delivers. I paid $20 for this one dish. Disgusting.
Food: 1
Service: 2
Bryan Espina
Big Kitchen is a staple in the South Park community!! Amazing food! Excellent vibes! And a live band!! What more could you possibly ask for?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Libby Hewes
Cute historic San Diego landmark. Live music on weekends
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Todd Baur
Great family place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
glenn ferraco
Went there today. Service was horrible! Waited 10 minutes just to get a menu. Table was sticky. Waited 10 more minutes no one even asked us if we wanted coffee or water. We ended up leaving. First impression is so important and they fell well short. Can’t review the food never given the opportunity to try. Very disappointed and will never return.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Lorraine Emanuele
Just eat here. I've been a diner here for over 30 years and I have never been disappointed. Great food, great service, great atmosphere, great music, great experience. Whether you're a visitor or a local, The Big Kitchen is a bucket-list MUST. You will have missed something special if you miss Judy the Beauty's gift to the world. Just eat here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sandro Nanić
I had a really good omelette for breakfast and great coffee🙏
This is easily one of my favorite finds for a diner in San Diego. The ambience is unique and sends a message that is very clearly pro-human rights, which is a breath of fresh air in today's society. All of the art work and personal mementos and trinkets that line the wall give a welcoming feel for all.
The owner Judy is a lovely human being who acknowledges and interacts with all of her guests and is an inspiration for all. She is so entertaining and beyond charming. It's like coming home to eat a home cooked breakfast.
The food is delicious. The home style potatoes and the giant cinnamon rolls are my favorite, but truly you can't go wrong with anything on the menu here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Louis Proteau
Absolutely great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ahmed De Alba
Amazing little restaurant. The owner is one of the most interesting people you’ll ever meet. She is so happy to see and talk to customers. Food is amazing! The fresh fruit is super sweet and fresh, the pancakes are huuuge and super good! Even their homemade salsa is amazing!
I totally recommend the protein pancake !
If you ever have the chance, go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zaynab
The staff were friendly, but the overall experience left a lot to be desired. Service was very slow (about an hour and a half for food), coffee was forgotten twice, and no one checked in during the meal. One of the orders came out wrong, and a child at our table was promised crayons twice but never received them.
The pancakes were dense, a little burnt, and had a bitter aftertaste. I appreciated the friendliness, but the service and food quality need improvement.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Joe Berge
We were seated outside in front of the restaurant. Service was good, food was great quality. The owner is very involved with her customers. Many regulars! A band added a very nice atmosphere during our breakfast! Highly recommend!
Are you looking for a place that’s affordable, large portions and makes you feel like you’re in grandma’s kitchen? This is it!!! I haven’t been here in years, but I’m very pleased that it made it through Covid. I will definitely be back. The owner is such a nice woman and if you go at the right days and times you’ll get live music from local bands. Oh and the food is great!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Judy the owner been there for 43 years!
Place has positive vibes and you will feel welcomed the moment you walk in.
Food was ok you can not be very creative with breakfast options but it will meet your expectations and will make you feel full!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
It just feels very comfortable like a home breakfast staff very nice food was awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered a burrito to go, and were very disappointed when we got home. Not only was it not in burrito form, more like a ginormous egg taco, but there was supposed to be avocado, and there was less than a teaspoon worth of that and even less cheese. There was More salsa than egg and it was very hot, spicy hot. Probably one of the worst breakfast burritos we’ve ever eaten. The eggs were tasteless. Probably the salsa is supposed to mask that tasteless. This used to be a great restaurant. But now it overcharges and under delivers. I paid $20 for this one dish. Disgusting.
Food: 1
Service: 2
Big Kitchen is a staple in the South Park community!! Amazing food! Excellent vibes! And a live band!! What more could you possibly ask for?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute historic San Diego landmark. Live music on weekends
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great family place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went there today. Service was horrible! Waited 10 minutes just to get a menu. Table was sticky. Waited 10 more minutes no one even asked us if we wanted coffee or water. We ended up leaving. First impression is so important and they fell well short. Can’t review the food never given the opportunity to try. Very disappointed and will never return.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Just eat here.
I've been a diner here for over 30 years and I have never been disappointed. Great food, great service, great atmosphere, great music, great experience. Whether you're a visitor or a local, The Big Kitchen is a bucket-list MUST. You will have missed something special if you miss Judy the Beauty's gift to the world.
Just eat here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a really good omelette for breakfast and great coffee🙏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This is easily one of my favorite finds for a diner in San Diego. The ambience is unique and sends a message that is very clearly pro-human rights, which is a breath of fresh air in today's society. All of the art work and personal mementos and trinkets that line the wall give a welcoming feel for all.
The owner Judy is a lovely human being who acknowledges and interacts with all of her guests and is an inspiration for all. She is so entertaining and beyond charming. It's like coming home to eat a home cooked breakfast.
The food is delicious. The home style potatoes and the giant cinnamon rolls are my favorite, but truly you can't go wrong with anything on the menu here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing little restaurant. The owner is one of the most interesting people you’ll ever meet. She is so happy to see and talk to customers. Food is amazing! The fresh fruit is super sweet and fresh, the pancakes are huuuge and super good! Even their homemade salsa is amazing!
I totally recommend the protein pancake !
If you ever have the chance, go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The staff were friendly, but the overall experience left a lot to be desired. Service was very slow (about an hour and a half for food), coffee was forgotten twice, and no one checked in during the meal. One of the orders came out wrong, and a child at our table was promised crayons twice but never received them.
The pancakes were dense, a little burnt, and had a bitter aftertaste. I appreciated the friendliness, but the service and food quality need improvement.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
We were seated outside in front of the restaurant. Service was good, food was great quality. The owner is very involved with her customers. Many regulars! A band added a very nice atmosphere during our breakfast! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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