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Crest Cafe

Crest Cafe

Diner and American Restaurant$$$$
Hillcrest, San Diego
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    Stephanie P.
    "here for the East Texas Fried Chicken and 10% cashback"(3 Tips)
    Food Network
    "Guy loved the Butter Burger and the Creme Brulee French Toast."(4 Tips)
    Liza B.
    "Try the Creme Brulee French Toast!"(3 Tips)
    cecelia m.
    "Weekday early bird breakfast includes coffee or tea $7.95"(2 Tips)
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  • Food Network
    Food NetworkAugust 4, 2014
    A diner lover's dream: Open from 7 am to midnight. Breakfast served all day and night. Guy loved the Butter Burger and the Creme Brulee French Toast. Read more
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    WilletteJune 26, 2015
    Craziness burger around... butter burger! The brioche bun is perfectly golden. The homemade potato chips were perfectly crispy. Perfect after beach spot!
  • Luke W.heart icon on user image
    Luke WangMarch 26, 2016
    Went on a Monday and there were barely anybody there. The service was friendly and the food is hearty. Especially love their fries they are so crispy and good.
  • Rebecca S.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca StarkAugust 20, 2017
    Everything was fine wait staff is gnarly. Don't sit outside homeless people come up to the table often. Good toast. $3.50 extra to add fruit. Omlette s huge and v good. Salads fresh!
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    Timothy HongOctober 5, 2016
    Nice atmosphere, standard diner fare. Omelettes are huge. I got the veggie, it was fine. Might be back if I'm in the mood for hash browns. Their fruit side is mostly cantaloupe.
  • Joseph W.heart icon on user image
    Joseph WilsonJuly 18, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    Crest Cafe remains a great, reliable place that stays open until midnight. It's my favorite place to go after a movie or play.
  • Kenneth B.
    Kenneth BallardOctober 28, 2016
    It's all good, I just said, "I'll eat what whatever you bring me." I got the pastrami sandwich!
  • San Diego's Bowl Games
    San Diego's Bowl GamesDecember 8, 2010
    Serving Hillcrest hearty healthy comfort food since 1982! Breakfast lunch & dinner menus 7am-midnight daily! Early bird breakfast special from 7-10AM. 1/2 price desserts w/entree on Thurs evenings!
  • Stephanie P.
    Stephanie PhamNovember 2, 2012
    I go here for the East Texas Fried Chicken and 10% cashback on my bill since I'm a member of their free loyalty program, MOGL. http://mo.gl/sdfour
  • Kyle T.
    Kyle TurnerOctober 5, 2011
    If you like Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, get the Fried Mozzarella! You'll be in for a good surprise and real treat! I love it!
  • Dave L.heart icon on user image
    Dave LeeApril 19, 2015
    Breakfast is awesome. Try the chicken waffles but don't plan on lunch afterwards!
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    kyle kruegerAugust 28, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Treat yourself to the Cabo Quesadilla. You're welcome.
  • Drew K.heart icon on user image
    Drew KroftApril 29, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Cecilia's Chopped Salad and East Texas Fried Chicken
  • Joseph W.heart icon on user image
    Joseph WilsonFebruary 13, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Chicken Picata was great and some of best mashed potatoes I have ever eaten. I'll be back!
  • Joey G.heart icon on user image
    Joey GApril 25, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    It's all good! ! Great food, excellent service!!
  • Anne S.
    Anne StapletonDecember 26, 2012
    Excellent menu choices, delicious food and friendly server. We will be back.
  • Foxy D.
    Foxy DvahMay 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    3 raisin French toast soooo good. Also try the Mac & cheese with bacon chicken n broccoli.
  • Jonathan A.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan AizenDecember 30, 2016
    Not family friendly. Turned away for having a stroller. Staff was rude, disrespectful, unkind, and senseless.
  • Agnieszka S.heart icon on user image
    Agnieszka SzmetelingOctober 28, 2016
    Thought the food was good, I felt it was a little dirty. The tables need to be wiped, the floor swept and mopped and the walls could have used a coat of fresh paint.
  • Erika L.
    Erika LalJanuary 1, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Order the Morning Scramble Sandwich on a croissant with fruit. You won't be disappointed!!
  • Anthony B.
    Anthony BJuly 4, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Grilled Veggie Sandwich on sourdough with brie cheese instead of the bun and cheddar.
  • Toshi T.
    Toshi TajimaJune 4, 2012
    The chocolate croissant bread pudding is crazy good. We love breakfast here too.
  • Diana D.
    Diana DiehlJune 13, 2012
    If you go to crest cafe, sign up with your email address to get good mid-week discounts. And good food!
  • cecelia m.heart icon on user image
    cecelia morenoFebruary 18, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Weekday early bird breakfast includes coffee or tea $7.95
  • RJ D.heart icon on user image
    RJ DyerMarch 15, 2015
    Non busy Saturday evening. Poor service from the door. So much more to say but I'll leave it at horrible customer service. Didn't even order food. Won't be back. Won't say a nice thing.
  • TV Food Maps
    TV Food MapsSeptember 3, 2014
    Check out Crest Cafe as seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives Read more
  • Liza B.heart icon on user image
    Liza BallardMarch 19, 2016
    Try the Creme Brulee French Toast!
  • Kabir K.heart icon on user image
    Kabir KasargodMarch 24, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Ask for the Jalapeño Fettucini. It is on their secret menu.
  • Robert S.
    Robert SchantzAugust 31, 2013
    Have the butter burger. It's very buttery. Paula would be envious.
  • Renee B.
    Renee BrownJune 6, 2010
    Best place for breakfast or brunch...food is amazing...try the french toast or an omelet (my fave is the Robinson omelet). Happy eating.
  • Laura
    LauraJuly 1, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Food here is delicious. Their sandwiches are delicious, especially with a side of chips.
  • MARC C.heart icon on user image
    MARC CHATOWJuly 14, 2013
    The Mediterranean omelette is amazing
  • Monica B.
    The Hangover is delicious
  • Lori S.heart icon on user image
    Lori SpeisMay 3, 2016
    Great food and great service
  • justine d.
    justine dantocNovember 12, 2011
    veggie breakfast mess is super filling.Thier apple juice is my favorite
  • Taryn A.
    Taryn AlexapolisOctober 24, 2012
    Creme brulee french toast. Do it!
  • Michelle K.
    Michelle KenobiMay 5, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Order the Mexican hot chocolate. You won't be disapppinted.
  • HillQuest
    HillQuestJune 12, 2011
    Just love the Cecelia's Chop Salad! A HillQuest favorite!
  • Kayla S.
    Kayla ShawFebruary 11, 2012
    Bring your amex card.and get a special
  • Jasper T.heart icon on user image
    Jasper TempelNovember 10, 2014
    Great breakfast
  • roccobid
    roccobidOctober 4, 2011
    good food and mean service.. slamming silverware and NOT friendly
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    .June 1, 2015
    Ughh! Worst restaurant in san diego! But the service was good
  • Ben M.
    Ben MorganNovember 23, 2011
    Best mashed potatoes EVER!
  • Leila P.
    Leila Party Girl👑August 6, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Salmon omlette is goooood w cottage cheese & tomato!
  • Lorrie D.
    Lorrie DominguezApril 26, 2012
    Good choices on menu!
  • Patricia D.heart icon on user image
    Patricia DuarteJune 21, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    I've been here 30 times and never been able to unlock the "loyalty" special. Very disappointing :(
  • Rahshan H.
    Rahshan HayesMarch 13, 2012
    The east Texas fried chicken is not that great
  • Theresa O.
    Theresa O'ConnorJuly 6, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    Go to Crest Cafe while hungover and order The Hangover, AKA the best damn omelet in town.
  • Dan
    DanOctober 22, 2010
    Get the Butter Burger if you come here.
  • Paul S.heart icon on user image
    Paul SmithNovember 14, 2014
    I'm indifferent to this place... They have mediocre diner food.
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