Planning a trip to San Diego?
Foursquare can help you find the best places to go to.
Big Kitchen
Breakfast Spot, Coffee Shop, and American Restaurant$$$$
South Park, San Diego
"Whoopie Goldberg is known to have worked here before her «big break»"(2 Tips)
"Goldbergs former employer!"(2 Tips)
"Try the raisin bread french toast!"(4 Tips)
"fresh squeezed orange juice n"(2 Tips)
See what your friends are saying about Big Kitchen.
By creating an account you are able to follow friends and experts you trust and see the places they’ve recommended.
orSign up with email
43 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- breakfast food
- pancakes
- French toast
- whoopie
- fresh squeezed OJ
- (15 more)
Sort:
- Popular
- Recent
Devon TangasJuly 26, 2015I love everything about this place! I have been going here since I was 3 years old! Now I bring my kids here :). The buttermilk pancake and potatoes are to die for! I recommend everything on the menu!Upvote3Downvote
Karen L.July 24, 2012Yummy! Real home fries, like my moms. Build your own omelette grande. Most casual venues opt out of serving fresh squeezed OJ, but not here. It's a great breakfast find!Upvote2Downvote
Cindy Catalano MohrApril 29, 2016I had the whoopies favorite. Eggs bacon and potatoes FRESH squeezed On. Marvelous breakfast, marvelous atmosphere. Small town feel, reminds me of a Colorado mountain town breakfast place.UpvoteDownvote
Marcella MaggioApril 28, 2013I recommend anyone who enjoys coffee, dessert and FIERCE entertainment, to catch a showing of The Coffee Shop Chronicles. The plays are original. The dialogue is witty. And the actors are spot on!UpvoteDownvote
SalSeptember 9, 2016Great spot for breakfast and brunch in the heart of South Park. Find the secret patio inside! Good gluten free options.Upvote1Downvote- SalAugust 3, 2015Great place! A little bit expensive comparing to others, but full of history, charm, friendly, beautiful and original!Upvote1Downvote
Cant go wrong.I've had over half the menu over the years, and it's all great!Check the French Toast, or maybe the pancake that's over 1' wide!UpvoteDownvote
Becky Jo GibsonAugust 14, 2014Great ambiance great breakfast great coffee wonderful very very colourful local history there is usually a line worth the waitUpvoteDownvote- Jinnie LOctober 8, 2014The second day of our SD trip, we enjoyed a wonderful breakfast here :) fresh squeezed orange juice n french toast were yum♡UpvoteDownvote
J BJuly 15, 2019Loved everything on the menu. The omlettes, potatoes and jam was great. Fun staff tooUpvoteDownvote
Ellen BrennerDecember 13, 2011A hippie-diner version of Cheers. Love the scrambles, omelettes, homefries,, and meatloaf. And love when owner Judy the Beauty is on duty. Tres bien!UpvoteDownvote
Iuliia SDecember 27, 2015kitchen forgot to substitute potato with beans, but they didn't forget to include beans in our checkUpvote1Downvote
Kirk DouglasSeptember 15, 2011Excellent food, unique atmosphere and pleasant vibe - A must visit if you'd like a unique breakfast or lunch experience!Upvote1Downvote- Iuliia SDecember 27, 2015awful experience. I can tolerate long waiting time (busy Sunday morning) but food was worst ever. black bean chili was a bowl of black beans with some pepper and tomatoes just mixed togetherUpvote1Downvote
Sony Mobile WTAAugust 1, 2011Follow the locals' lead and have your brunch at the Big Kitchen. Their omelettes are just amazing!UpvoteDownvote
Art VandaleyMarch 19, 2011When choosing, pancake over French toast, scrambled eggs over other styles and (fresh squeezed) orange juice over all other drinks.UpvoteDownvote
Steve MouzonNovember 30, 2011Coolest breakfast place I've been in a very long time! A must if you're in San DiegoUpvoteDownvote
TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014Check out The Big Kitchen as seen on Rachael Ray - $40 a Day Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Tres Bien! Everything is a Great Choice here.UpvoteDownvote
Best breakfast in SD. Great hippie friendly atmosphere. Cash or check only. Love this place.Upvote1Downvote
Bring your appetite and cash. The food is great, portions generous, and they don't take plastic.UpvoteDownvote
Beau DuttonNovember 3, 2010buttermilk pancake with banana, peanut butter, yogurt, and syurp is amazing!!!UpvoteDownvote
Marty CarlsonJanuary 16, 2012Don't set down a credit card. They will bite your head off.UpvoteDownvote- chRisto ReinApril 12, 2011Whoopie Goldberg is known to have worked here before her «big break»Upvote1Downvote
JesseApril 18, 2010Not sayin this is always going to be the case BUT ... they got a Trio playin out front while we wait and that's kindof a big deal. Oh & the coffee while you wait is "tres bien"Upvote1Downvote
- chRisto ReinJune 3, 2011Tried to get served-- asked other server twice for my server, but he never came to take my order. After waiting 20 minutes - I left hungry :( too bad for them.UpvoteDownvote
125 Photos
Foursquare © 2025 Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA
Closed until 7:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 7:30 AM–2:30 PM
(619) 234-5789
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
No
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast
See More
You might also like
- 8.8
"Cafe con Chocolate is awesome. Great coffee drink menu over all."
Andrew Zaenglein - 8.1
"I love coming here. I usually get eggs and potatoes. Make sure to ask for them extra crispy!"
Justin Walker - 8.7
"The huevos are delicious and so is the french toast! And they have all you can drink coffee with lots of different roasts etc!"
Vihang Mehta
Places people like to go after Big Kitchen
- 9.4
"This was a great zoo! There was so much to see, and the skyfari, the kangaroo bus and the guided tour was all amazing. Not to mention "Call of the Night," was great too."
Maria Pflugradt - 9.6
"A must see! First time for my husband and I. So glad we didn't miss it! Get the app to navigate :)"
Melanie George
- 8.8
"Very nice Dog park, green grass, lots of trees a good size park to let your dog run and play!!!"
Kellie Shelton
Appears on 44 lists
Created by Rich Swain
87 items • 5 followers
Created by Rubeee
13 items • 2 followers
Created by Jason Martin
90 items • 2 followers
