We loved our meal at The Big Kitchen. This was our first time there. After an event in the area, we we stopped in for lunch. The breakfast and lunch menus are both available even early afternoon. I had the frittata with roasted garlic and potatoes, and also a homemade biscuit. My friend had the Cobb salad. The quality of the food and the quantity were impressive. We sat outside and listened to live music during our meal. Service was friendly and capable. We'll go back again.
This place is a historic GEM. Just as good as the fancy places, but friendlier staff and better prices. Delicious breakfasts and they're one of the few (the only?) places in San Diego where you can buy bottles of this amazing hot sauce called "Abuelita Guille".
The outside seating is great. Can allow dogs to sit with you. Great prices. Got the chorizo omelet with home fries. The home fries were so good and crispy
This is a great spot for down-to-earth, home-cooked meals. They have all the classics, plus creative newcomers and veggie/vegan options. It’s a little rough around the edges, but Big Kitchen Cafe is a fun, laidback spot in South Park that’s worth visiting. It’s a nice place for a solo breakfast or an (immediate) family gathering. I recommend the Denver omelette, tofu rancheros, and French toast. Enjoy!
5 star for personality ! this is an amazing outdoor breakfast lunch relax and eat spot !! huge pancake is perfect to split! i loved the blt .... the potatoes are delicious and garlicky. they biscuits and gravy were home style and served with enough gravy , it came in a bowl... smooth, creamy, and delicious.
Popped in here for breakfast this morning before work, it gets busy but the staff does a great job. The owner is an absolute delight and they have live jazz on Saturday morning. Gotta say, the entire experience was an amazing culmination of classic American diner meets outside European Cafe', complete with live Jazz. If you find something to complain about any of this, check yo self!
Eclectic breakfast joint with back door patio and old-school, east coast diner next door. It has a hippy vibe (Grateful Dead) which meets with a contemporary, new generation young crowd in hipster South Park.
Love this place, I've been coming here for over 15 years and the food has always been excellent, the service has been outstanding and the atmosphere is fantastic!
Fire spot. Fire food. Fire family customer service. I pulled up when they were busy and understaffed. And I still never felt so taken care of. The atmosphere is like grandmas kitchen and hospitality is out of this world. I had the Huevos Rancheros wit a few mods. I never slept so well after.
Service was A++! 🏆
Coffee: nice, fresh, and warm ✅
Scrambled eggs: great ✅
Bacon: good ☑️
The French toast was good altho a little too lukewarm and not hot enough for my liking. It was a chillier day and I think it was busy inside so understandably some items might sit a bit longer than others. I’ll definitely come back and try again tho.
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