The Daily Grind Cafe
$ • Cafe, Coffee Shops, Pet FriendlyAbout The Daily Grind Cafe
Customers' Favorites
Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs
Sausage Bacon & Cheese Omelette
Children's Pancake Breakfast
Cinnamon Roll French Toast
Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs
Biscuits and Gravy
Country Breakfast
Breakfast Burrito
Biscuits & Gravy
Corned Beef Hash
The Daily Grind Cafe Reviews
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Best breakfast in the area and surprisingly great matcha latte
This is in the SDSU area but there were plenty of locals. I happened to be in the area. The staff is amazing, so friendly and fast. The food is pretty good, but nothing extraordinary. I enjoyed it very much but I wouldn't go out of my way to drive out there again like I do for other places. The place is clean and pretty cute. It's a little pricey but overall I enjoyed it. The coffee was pretty good.
Had our first breakfast here. The restaurant offers a large selection of breakfast and lunch options. The Country Fried Steak breakfast came with two scrambled eggs, potatoes, fried steak and gravy. The fried steak was good, covered in just the right amount of gravy. However, the gravy seemed to be separating but was still decent. I liked the sourdough toast, not too strong, good flavor. Service could be a little better, my water ran dry and I never got a refill. Theatmospere...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 7AM - 3PM |
| Tuesday | 7AM - 3PM |
| Wednesday | 7AM - 3PM |
| Thursday | 7AM - 3PM |
| Friday | 7AM - 3PM |
| Saturday | 7AM - 3PM |
| Sunday | 7AM - 3PM |
The Daily Grind Cafe offers a moderately priced American breakfast menu with good service and friendly staff. The cozy and spacious atmosphere is perfect for a peaceful breakfast or lunch date. The outside patio dining area is easily accessible with wheelchair-friendly features. The restaurant serves big portions of delicious food like steak omelette, Philly steak, breakfast burritos, Nutella waffle, and chicken fried steak. Customers have raved about the fluffy chocolate chip pancakes, savory breakfast potatoes, and the Irish eggs benedict. Additionally, the wrapped piggies, which include eggs, bacon, and sausage rolled inside pancakes, have been noted as superb. Many said the Nutella pancakes are the best they've ever had, and the French toast is made with a soft center, not overly cooked. The service is friendly, creating a homely and pleasant atmosphere, making it a great spot for a peaceful breakfast or lunch.
However, some experiences highlight areas for improvement. Despite having open tables, some were not clean, with sticky honey still on the surface, requiring diners to wait or avoid certain spots. The staff appeared under-resourced, and the restaurant felt expensive for the portions and quality. An upcharge for a fruit side was noted, with some fruit being overripe and off-tasting. Parking can be challenging, and there were concerns about flies inside and outside. Nonetheless, many customers enjoy the big portions of tasty food and the welcoming environment created by the owners, with some planning to return for take-out or another visit.