5 star rating
9/18/2008


Who's up for some hometown cookin? This place is as real as it gets. Great food, great people, great atmosphere. Located right in the middle of mainstreet, you can enjoy the small beach town feel of Encinitas.

Everyone raves about the eggs benedict (I am no exception), but really all the food is good. Definitely try this place out if you are in Encinitas and if you are not, you need to get in your car and drive up/down here. The people there are great and you can say hi to the owner as he flips over your scrambled eggs. You'll feel right at home. See you there!

4 star rating
10/07/2008

You can expect to get some things when you come here.  1) Breakfast that you can be proud to show off, but are more excited to eat , 2) A friendly staff that offers great recommendations and banter, 3) Lots of locals, a good sign as far as I'm concerned.

The milkshake is tasty and comes with the classic side metal tin of the overflow.  The sirloin steak salad is huge.  I think there was a half a cow and a whole head of lettuce in the bowl.  The corned beef hash was outstanding.  Brunch for the two of us was about $25.  Not bad for the steak salad, hash, milkshake, and a soda.

We sat at the bar and didn't have a wait at all.  But if you want to sit at a table, busy weekend mornings could lead to some extended waiting times.

 
101 Diner | 552 S. Coast Hwy 101 | Encinitas CA 92024 | 760.753.2123
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