* good for breakfast * local cafe * service is always great * small cafe but they added outdoor tables * casual ambiance Been coming here for years. The chilaquiles are always a fav, tortilla soul here is amazing. The omelet today needed a bit more flavor but all and all this place is oldie but goodie. A must-try.

I was looking at yelp to get brunch. This place isn't really all that aesthetic. Coming here is more so quick and convenient. Food was tasty and there wasn't that much interaction on service.

Almost don't want to post about this gem because then it would be too busy, but they deserve a good Yelp. Small little corner retro diner. Excellent service, food, and affordable! Tried the huevos rancheros. Delicious. It's not in my 'hood, but definitely willing to come on the regular.

If you want to delicious old school retro diner in the heart of Golden Hills, you've come to the right place. It was our first time and this place has an Art Deco vibe from the outside. The waitress pointed us to a booth and it was so close that our knees were touching. We asked to move but the waitress pushed the table which somehow created a bit more room for us. It worked well enough. I have to say that the food was really tasty. Probably the best turkey melt and fries I've ever had, and that's saying something. There's a sign on the wall that says that the movie K9 was filmed here in 1988 and a photo of John Stamos is beside it, both of which were interesting. Also, a few doors down is a fantastic Mexican bakery. The drawbacks to this restaurant are that the decor needs revising and there are all these signs up saying that you can't stay longer than 90 minutes (crossed out, now 60 minutes!). We weren't going to linger but sheesh, are we being timed? Overall, we'll be back for the good food and we'll ask for a more comfortable table. Enjoy!

3.5 This place is a time capsule when you walk inside. My dad said this corner area could be filmed for a throwback movie like Back II the Future. Every week my dad asks me to go to the same 2 restaurants he goes to for breakfast, and I loathe going. So, I always try to suggest something different. He grew up near GHC, so I figured we'd check it out since it's nearby where I had to go. Inside has been well kept. Everything feels like I've traveled back in time. The booths are still firm and they even have real glass cups. It's timeless inside. The food is pretty average, nothing super amazing here, but it's a consistent low key diner. I ordered the machaca, though it lacks seasoning and the veggies were the same as the ones cut for a Denver omelette, it was still a good option. Portions aren't crazy and nothing was greasy.

Golden Hill Cafe is such a cute and quaint little diner. It's tiny and it has been around for decades. Some of the best pancakes I've had are from here. If you're in a brunch mood - I highly recommend the chilaquiles. Next time, I'll order over-medium eggs. Sunny side up was too runny for me. The servers and cooks here are clearly experienced. You can grab a bite to eat - and be in and out of this joint in minutes! They are quick and the food is always served hot. You can't beat the prices here. A meal for my husband and I costs us $20-$30, compared to $50-$60 everywhere else in San Diego.

The definition of a mom and pop restaurant. It doesn't get more local than Golden Hill Cafe. You can tell this is an family establishment that's been through the times. This place really a diner, which means don't come here expecting mind blowing experience with service and food. Come in enjoy some cheap, solid food made with love. I'm very glad places like this still exist even after 2020 and hope it continues to stay as the local eatery for years to come. Stopped by for lunch and got the California turkey melt. Crispy fries and solid turkey melt with sourdough, the melt had roasted pepper to give it a mild kick. My partner got the Farmer's Mix, which is like a kitchen sink omelet with biscuit and gravy on the side. Both were solid choices. Service was super nice and welcoming. Stop by, pay cash and tip big!

This is a local joint that is everything you want a local breakfast joint to be: no fuss good food. Let me also state that we go here when we specifically have one dish in mind: their chilaquiles. Surprisingly people mess chilaquiles up A LOT and thus far this is our favorite in San Diego. We get them spicy and they are perfectly crispy and the sauce is divine. We also go here for pancakes or French toast when we feel like just a nice diner type of breakfast (their pancakes are better than their French toast in my opinion). The location is at the corner of a semi-main street but there is always plenty of street parking and a parking lot attached to the side. They reopened seating inside and have outdoor seating along the street. Service is always great but be aware that weekends get a lil busy.