Crust Kitchen

Our first day in San Diego for my cousins wedding we had to eat lunch. This Crust Kitchen place (we thought was pizza) was right next to our hotel. The ambience looked pleasant on the photos and then we read the menu and it looked like there was more to offer. In my opinion the only advice I have for this company is maybe the name doesn't really highlight what it sells to its customers....moving on.. Our first trip we had the club sandwich, split with my wife and I. I checked in on Yelp and I got a free soda lol I was stoked but the server we had took about 15 minutes to come back. I don't remember her name but she wasn't a bad waitress. I was hoping for a soda on top of my water I ordered...also ordered a coffee but she didn't hear me so I stuck with my water w/no ice. The sandwich was great. THICK ham and Bacon but I will say it was dry(no mayonnaise)...great though. Not complaining. The potato chips tasted like a homemade baked lays. Wasn't impressed. Dry and no salt... Everything was good enough that day....until we went back the next morning! Thanks goodness the waffle spot was packed because we went back to the Crust Kitchen. Our server Vera was phenomenal! Wow! Her smile, her laughter, her attention to detail, and her ability to get us what we needed before we even asked for it. She had GREAT recommendations and yet even explained how I would probably not like something based in my tastes. The Mexican omelet was bursting with flavor! The salsa, jalapeños, lots of cheese, and don't even get me started on the flavor of the fresh coffee... It was to die for! I've had lots of coffees in my lifetime but their house black coffee is hands down the best! From piping hot flavors, to even when it was room temperature. It never became sour and I could actually taste the after notes in the coffee while drinking it. Vera was nice enough to give us a cup to go. Without even asking. That's amazing service! Vera deserves a raise. Maybe we will see you again Crust Kitchen. Maybe with a different name? lol The only bad item on the meal was the breakfast potatoes. They were not cooked all the way, soggy and not crisp...same with the vegetables cooked into them. I'd come here and sit in Vera's section.

We stayed at Courtyard Marriot for a quick weekend in SD and needed a quick breakfast. Everywhere I called had a long wait so just decided to go to a place that's near. They have mixed reviews but we gave it a shot. There was no wait but there are people constantly arriving. Took a while before we were acknowledged since she's the only one but gave us a huge smile when she greeted us. Vera seated us right away and was pleasant when she took our orders. I tried the corned beef eggs benedict (dunno why I had it over med but lesson learned) it waa good amd not shredded like I expected but I liked it better sliced. Hubby got the chicken and waffles. The waffles are not the usual too crunchy/hard to chew but soft and reminds me of a waffle dog consistency. My son got the choc chip pancakesnare finished em all. We were happy with the food and service so I'm giving then 5 stars

This restaurant has it going on. We visited mid afternoon and had a wonderful experience. The food was fresh and delicious. The servings will satisfy the biggest appetite as they are quite generous. The atmosphere is inviting and comfortable. The wait staff was great with just the right amount of attention. Recommended!!

This restaurant should have much higher reviews than it does. I’m not sure what the reasons are for passed dining experiences that were less than a 5, but this place is definitely a 5. The food is great, the service was great by Jaimie/ Nicolette, and the location was walkable. I looked at every meal that was brought out, but I couldn’t decide on what I should get because they all looked that good. This place is a diamond in the rough, a very unsuspecting place to dine. I look forward to coming back.

The food here was amazing! I got the tri tip steak and eggs and the meal was phenomenal! The potatoes ,eggs and steak were cook to perfection! Staff is amazing. Seen some tourist walking by considering this place and they walked out and I’m sitting here thinking “they sure missed out! And that’s coming from a tourist. This will be one of my go to’s when I’m in San Diego from now on