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Dolci Cafe Italiano
88/100 (1134 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Salad
Lasagne
Sit down
Italian
Café
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Fantastic food! Great staff !! Tony the waiter is so great and attentive. Patio style dining. I'm always amazed at the quality and freshness of..."
Charlene Gilbert
"Fantastic place! Delicious items on the menu, beautiful location surrounded by flowers making for a lovely brunch or dinner spot, and the people are..."
Ile Rosas
"We were on our way home and wanted to get something for dinner. I checked Yelp and found Dolci, both Rating and Reviews we’re above average. ..."
Bob Campbell
"A mini staycation in Rancho San Diego, this feels like back home. Just listening to our server Tony present the specials and I couldn't choose..."
Mariah Tartaglia
"One of the best in Rancho for all three, breakfast/lunch and..."
Terry- Rocky- Rockwell
"Great food and and even better service, definitely will become one of my go to..."
Rubria Miranda
"The food was excellent, the service was as well: our waitress was super friendly and helpful with our first time here. Definitely going to go back..."
Tammy Moreno
"I come from Escondido to meet friends here. The staff is wonderful, the food is..."
Susan Moeser
"Our first time there was a party at 6 everything was excellent best service food was..."
Jackie McVay
"We have breakfast and lunch here all the time. I'd say it's the best eatery in East San Diego..."
Michael Anthony Cheatham
"The food was EXCELLENT... So yummy... the service was awesome. I will definitely become a regular.... I highly recommend..."
Dionde Smith
"Always a wonderful experience..love the food, service and Italian music. Also the home-made..."
Sherry Franken
"One of our favorite restaurants! Breakfast, lunch or dinner ! Always a treat!! Friendly staff, great service & food never..."
Marge Clemons
"My fav place for Italian. We love Italian food and we love to go and try new places but we always come back to our favorite place. We really like all..."
Arely Loredo
"This is a nice casual Italian restaurant to go to. We started with the arancini and pesto bruschetta. The bruschetta was really good! I had the..."
Lisa
"Went here for the first time since moving to the area. The staff are very friendly and atmosphere is cozy. I think my salmon entree was done before..."
Beth L.
"I came here with some family on 7/15/21 and it was great! I came here a few years ago for breakfast and my family didn’t like it but we came here..."
Amelia M.
"Not too sure why i have never stoped here! Fantastic service and the food was so tasty! The bloody Mary's are quite an appetizer..."
Carmen McDonough
"We rarely eat out, and generally prefer to cook our own meals at home. Unfortunately, we had a leak in our water purifier that flooded our kitchen...."
Dennis Mitrovich
"EXCELLENT!!! A San Diego resident friend of ours took us here for brunch. Our temperatures were checked before we were seated in our own little..."
Charlene Payne
Izzy's Cafe
87/100 (1159 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Coffee with Cream
Cinnamon Roll French Toast
Eggs Benedict and Potatoes
Omelets Griddle Etc
Beef
Club Sándwich
Senior Hot Brisket Sandwich
Blueberry Stuffed French Toast
Short Stack of Pancakes
Baby Back Ribs and Eggs
Fresh Fruit Cup
Soup Salad & Half Sandwich
Pancakes
Biscuits & Country Gravy
Sweet Ice Tea
BBQ Beef Brisket & Eggs
Salad
Smoked BBQ Beef Brisket
Waffle and Eggs with Bacon
Ribs
Toasts
Home Fries
Oatmeal
Omelette
Grilled Chicken Salad
Cakes
Banana Crepes
Sit down
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"This is a good..."
Leyla Taqavi
"This spot has the best barbecue in all of east county. You can taste the difference in their smoker versus others using ovens. Recently tried the..."
Evan
"Dr. Manhattan: “There is no future. There is no past. Do you see? Time is simultaneous, an intricately structured jewel that humans insist on..."
Soo Hom
"A Must For Breakfast. I haven't been in for lunch and dinner, but they do the best breakfast in town--I'm not just saying that. The last time I was..."
Joey Ortega
"The BEST *****. I can't get over the flavor & quality of the BBQ. and I think the quality of meat has merit. The flavor wasn't any blaze'n smokey,..."
L 'n J
"First of all the service is amazing! They treat you like family and it's so nice. The food was excellent, my vegitarian sandwich was the best!..."
J'oni Smith
"I've had the pancakes. They are great. The "stuffed" crepes were just fresh fruit & crepes (I expected the crepes to be wrapped around a cream of..."
Isaac Henry
"This place is awesome, doesn’t matter if you have breakfast or lunch it’s great. We have eaten here three times in the last two weeks and we only..."
Rogers Family
"This is a diner style place with diner decor like license plates, movie and TV pictures, and road/car signs & pictures. We went for breakfast but..."
Tammy Willian
"Today was my first time here thanks to my sister. Let me first say our family always judges by Pancakes & Biscuits & gravy, well we got both and it..."
Michelle Forrester
"Good food and service. If they are busy, service is slow. Been here a few times. Had biscuits and gravy, with added sausage. Gravy is good, but..."
Neil Howell
"Man oh man. This place is awesome! Pretty small interior but awesome old school decor inside. I got the biscuits and gravy and French toast and it..."
Mario Mendoza
"OMG I was expecting run of the mill bbq. This was THE BEST BBQ I think I have had in San Diego. I'm trying to get my hands on the recipe for the..."
Stu Turner
Bonny's Cafe
87/100 (836 ratings)
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Café
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Cheap Eats
"This is the best breakfast I've ever had in my life! Also a fun 50's atmosphere and good service. I HIGHLY recommend you give this place a..."
Connie Lind
"Good food, great service! A good old fashion breakfast spot with friendly wait staff. Check it..."
David Bogan
"Always fantastic food.Friendly quick service.The dieters downfall best omelet ever.Plent of seating for all size..."
Erica Russell
"I just had lunch here for the first time. I have been a handful of times for breakfast, which is the best. But today since it is on my way home I..."
Calli Brooks
"Great service excellent meal, soda never got..."
Paul Self
"Love this place from the oviance to the good food and smiling..."
Kathryn Levy
"My family and I love Bonnie's! We have been going there for 20 years and are never..."
Corie Anne
"Been going here since I was a kid, never been..."
Alexander Oxford
"My mom has worked here for nearly 2 decades so I've been coming in for a very long time. The food is always very good whether you choose the..."
Andrew Caldera
"Great service & great food!!! It's our Sunday after church..."
Krista Tulloch
"LOved it. The decor fascinated me. The waitress was a real sweetheart and gave us excellent friendly service. The music was an added bonus! Thanks so..."
Yvonne Mitchell Helm
"Friendly people, good food,'50's decor. Our go to place on..."
Donna Moran
"Yummy! So good. Great staff. Friendly environment. Alot of food for the..."
Shelbi McCartney
"What a great locals Cafe! Waitresses knew everyone by name. My first time so I was "Sweetie". Fun 1940s & 50s music and decor. Counter, tables and..."
Linda Hobbs
"I absolutely love Bonnie's Cafe. The owner Debbie is absolutely amazing. She cares very much about her customers and great customer service. Shasta,..."
Julie Murphy
"Everything was stellar. Simple fare, but well prepared, and good. This is the only place that actually has a fresh fruit side that is actually FRESH!..."
Linda Umphress
"Really good food! The place isn't much from the street, but once inside it's really top shelf. The dining room was spotless, service was friendly,..."
Lance Stratton
Janet's Cafe
86/100 (1306 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
Cafe
American
Diner
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sausage and Eggs Any Style
Bacon and Eggs Breakfast with Pancakes
Eggs Bacon Breakfast with Home Fries and Pancakes
Ham Steak & Eggs with Biscuit
Scrambled Eggs and Crisp Bacon
Tomato Sausage and Cheese Omelette
Potatoes O'Brian
Bread Eggs and Bacon
Strawberry Waffle Combo
Cinnamon roll
Cakes
Peppers
Blueberry Muffin
Veggie Omelette
Sausage & Eggs
Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs
Denver Omelet with Hash Browns
American
Diner
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Went for breakfast on a Tuesday and it was packed! The true sign of great food to come. And Janet's Cafe did not disappoint. Although they were..."
Todd Kennedy
"Enjoyed a nice breakfast at this little Cafe that has a nice large patio in the back. It was pretty packed. The server was very nice. I enjoyed a..."
Ruth P
"Wow what a gem!! Friendly service and the food was scrumptious!! Had omelets, a bit pricey but you get quality and quantity so definitely worth..."
Crowley’s Corner Store
"Great place for breakfast! This place is a little small but I think that’s what gives it its style. They have outdoor and indoor seating, outdoor..."
Jason Steele
"WOW! Just had the biscuits & gravy, & they were absolutely delicious. The biscuits are HUGE, light & fluffy. The gravy was thick, just the right..."
Pamela Pogue
"Employees are always friendly and welcoming. Has a home-style feel and taste. Huge fan of the cinnamon swirl french toast! Favorite local breakfast..."
Sammy Moo
"Really good food! Great portions for a really fair Price. Tastes good and fresh, the food was served super quick and the service was amazing the..."
Ashley Pulido
Gillespie Field Cafe
84/100 (859 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Cafe
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Café
American
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Delicious place to eat, unbeatable atmosphere, and perfect after a day of flying! Or flying to for a $100 burger..."
Erik Midgley
"Their food is delicious and the service was fantastic. Wonderful little cafe I will highly..."
Robin Lockney
"I live on the other side of the airport from the cafe and only recently read about it. I decided that brunch between my errands on Saturday, would be..."
Debbie Bilka
"Yesterday was our first time, and it was so good! I've lived in East County my whole life, and can't believe I've never been before. I definitely..."
Jessica Graves
"Always go there with my friend Kathy and have breakfast it’s delicious and get a view outside with the planes coming in and taking..."
ValerieJose MendozaCastro
"Good food, great location, super friendly staff. The kids loved..."
Ashley Pavel
"Great food! Their blueberry pancakes are delicious and abundant in the berry department! :-D. Our server is awesome! Watching the planes take off..."
Sharon Louise
"Great live music , good food, friendly atmosphere, plenty of parking and what more do you need for the first Friday of every month to kick it..."
Hollie Alcocer
"Great food. Great service Great place to grab breakfast or lunch with friends and watch the planes take..."
John Yeakey
"I take my boys here all the time. They are fascinated by the planes and the fuel trucks. Certainly an experience you should have at any age. Service..."
Marlin White
"Great food and friendly service. Great coffee..."
Shan Williams
"It's such a cool place. Friendly, cozy right next to local air strip. First Fridays great music, craft beer and fun dancing or just chilling! Don't..."
Marie Michele
"I’d show up here for another breakfast because one Man named Arturo is probably the hardest working sweetest and pleasant person I’ve run into in..."
Ryan Naman
"Wonderful service, great atmosphere,great tasting food oh and did I say wonderful service. The waitress made sure our drink was full and not only..."
jamesgaines2004
"Worth the wait exceptional service. You ge a beautiful view of airplanes taking off and landing. The food was well worth the wait huge portions! Be..."
Amy R
"The atmosphere was good had breakfast the planes are flying around while you eat. Waitress was very kind and helpful. It's clean and well kept. The..."
Kat Sturgiss
"Awesome place. Highly recommend eating there. Great menu and the food is top notch. I've never left hungry and 99% of the time I bring food..."
Mike O'Neal
"This is a great little diner. Good food and friendly service! Sit on the patio and watch the small planes come amd go its a nice way to spend a..."
Michael Saner
"This is our second time being here. It's always a great atmosphere for the kids to be able to watch the planes take off while eating their food. The..."
Metallic Mook
Antique Row Cafe
83/100 (979 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Diner
Diner
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
California Omelette
Sampler
Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs
Southwestern Cheeseburger with Seasoned Curly Fries
Build Your Own Omelet
Sloppy Joe with Seasoned Fries
Giant Pancake
French Toast Value
Waffle Combo over Easy Eggs and Bacon
Two Eggs Scrambled with Corned Beef Hash and Country Potatoes
Omelet Grits and Sausage
Golden French Toast
Cakes
Greek salad
Cinnamon roll
Blueberry Muffin
Patty Melt
Wimpy Burger
Spicy Salsa
Eggs Benedict
French Dip
American
Diner
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"First time here, excellent place, our server treat us very good, food was excellent, i recommend this place 💯..."
Manfredo A Ramirez
"My favorite place to eat breakfast. The service is the superb. The potato cakes are to die for. Your food is delivered in the blink of an eye. Can't..."
Jorgia Brown
"Food: fantastic food, bread was all soft and clearly locally made. Portions were huge, we all ended up with half our plates left over. Service:..."
Megan Campbell
"This is my favorite breakfast spot! The food is great, service is wonderful and fast too :) I highly recommend..."
Kami Hillan Dominguez
"The absolute best place to eat in Southern California� Portions are huge and delicious, service is superb! The most amazing place I have eaten at..."
Angela Inderbitzen Mazzenga
"I loved it fast service, great food. My new favorite go to for breakfast. French toast and sausage all I eat, it was..."
Lisa Schneider
"Today was my first time here. So glad I decided to try it it was awesome. I think it is now the best breakfast spot ever. Looking forward to coming..."
Maggie Margaret Bieker
"Best breakfast spot in El Cajon! We've been patrons of Antique Row for many years and absolutely love the food and service!..."
Shari Davis
"The food is excellente, delicious and filling. Conchita is a first-class waitress, and is very friendly.... and beautiful/muy bonita! I was there on..."
Greg Bishop
"This is the best place.....but im gona say its not so u wont go and mess up our diamond in the..."
Carie Alcaraz
"Best food ever!!!!! Never leave Hungry! Been going there for many..."
Preben Larsen
"Awesome food, generous portions, and great service!! One of my favorite places for breakfast and..."
Teresa Asaro Jensen
"I've been coming to Antique Row for over 20 years, I've since moved to Texas but my 'kids-adults now' carry on the tradition...the bonus is I come in..."
Tuesday Colson Daniels
"Good HOT Coffee, Great breakfast, with good BACON 🥓 🥓..."
Ken Mortensen
"Very fast, friendly service. Wish you served bloody..."
Cindy Hardin-Heldenbrand
"All the way accross the board from the food to the fast friendly service the best breakfast and lunch in the East..."
Deborah Hill
"I shared the HobO special and a Cinnamon roll for breakfast and still had food left over. quiant and neat place to eat pecan Stickey rolls are also..."
Mayra Singh
"The waiter and waitress was very nice. The food is amazing ! The omelettes are great. Coffee is wonderful and I am picky on coffee. Try the..."
Ann Mcbride
"We really enjoy coming here for breakfast after church on Sundays. The service is very good, and the place is kept clean and inviting. Portions are..."
Lance Stratton
"Awesome Place. Great food. Family Owned and operated. Joey and his Dad are amazing. Staff unbelievably friendly. They go out if their way. Loved this..."
Paul R.S.
"Food was geat and the service was great and the wait to get food was 15 minutes been going there for many years the owners are super people and the..."
Chris Gaut
"Wow, this place was great! We didn’t even know it existed until it was recommended by a friend. Don’t let the El Cajon location scare..."
Gary Burghart
"Been coming here for years and the taste of food amazing and delicious as always , the service is beyond friendly and kind from all who work there..."
Sahar K
"Had the No 1 Breakfast with 2 eggs, potatoes, a giant warm and buttery biscuit and a humongous sausage patty. The sausage is quite possibly the best..."
Steve D
El Cajon Bistro & Bakery
81/100 (955 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Eggs Benedict
Acai Bowls
Sit down
American
Café
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"thank you bistro ! the food, is fresh, the staff are highly engaged, and the quality and preparation is worth your time and money. El Cajon,..."
Jeremiah Perez
"Cute place! Food was good, decent prices and the service was excellent even on a busy "holiday"..."
Jonnette Maxwell Tucker
"My favorite place! Amazing Bistro Eggs Benedict! Out of this world Acai Bowl! No comparison! It feels like home! Organic coffee! (try the Blueberry..."
Ana Gutierrez
"Best place for breakfast,the people who works there are so nice and the food wow, i bring my aunts for the first time and they loved..."
Ericka Snow
"This place serves the best food n they have the best service ever they serve so much food we have to bring some home n there price are..."
Maggie Estrada
"Friendly staff, healthy choices and excellent coffee. What more could you ask. Oh, yes they have outstanding smoothies as well! If you haven't been..."
Mike Kick
"It's one of my best place to get breakfast on the weekend with..."
Kiki Aguilar
"Best place every to eat healthy and just to eat. Service was great and..."
Crystal Chavez
"Delicious food! Excellent service! Shout out to Memo for being absolutely awesome!..."
La Vesha Young-Anthony
"This place is mad mackin. Coffee, tea, fruit bowls all the way to the creamy chicken n waffles or several varieties of eggs benedict. Place is roomy..."
David Ruyle
"Great place , best coffee & food for every ones taste, super nice people running this fine..."
Enrique Cervantes
"Best place in East County and healthy food go here almost..."
Susan Zambrano
"The best Chicken Tortilla Soup in the universe! When I walk in, they already know what I going to order; the only bad thing about loving this soup so..."
Evangelina B. Jones
"Great food & good prices, we come here often for..."
Rocio Simaytis
"They have amazing food and delicious different kinds. Serving is amazing !..."
Gloriia Karem
"Delicious food, great little eatery to stop at while running errands down from..."
Shawn Blair
"Wow! I am hooked on El Cajon Bistro! My son over at Skin FX took me for breakfast the other morning and today I introduced a friend for lunch!..."
Sandi Salgado Jardine
"Always good service, and delicious food with large portions. I love this..."
Melanie Montaño
"Best breakfast in the east county good service big servings and a low..."
Randy Dunning
"This place is So good. Everything I have tried has been amazing. The different type of eggs Benedict that they make are so delicious. A must..."
Alicia Ash
"One of the best places in town. Great food wonder..."
Enedina Weathers
"Excellent food and healthy! I go here about 2-4 times a..."
Dan Mascari
"Love this place! So glad to have healthy options, great selection! Great food, prices and..."
Kathleen Lange
"The service is literally perfect, whether there are 50 customers or 5. Any item I have ordered I have loved. If I could eat here for breakfast lunch..."
Aija Nafso
"I love it all! Everything is great! I just wish they were open till like 7pm! Acai bowl..."
Vena Vigghiany Gunches
"This is the best hidden gem in El Cajon! Just wish it was open for dinner too! My..."
Kaylene Key
"Great food awesome employees! Well definitely go back when we get back to..."
Jason Moody