Old-fashioned American breakfast & lunch joint with surf decor & a handful of sidewalk tables. Based on 547 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
552 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (760) 753-2123
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Hours
| Friday | 6 AM–1:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–2 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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6 AM–1:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 6 AM–1:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–1:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–1:30 PM |
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Reviews
William Macek
In the heart of Encinitas with indoor seating and outdoor sidewalk seating.
Trinni Schreier
We came for Sunday lunch. We had to wait about 5 minutes for a table. Service was a tad on the slow side, which is expected since it was so busy. But our server was really friendly and attentive. I had the Louisiana Sausage Benedict and hubby got they blueberry banana pancakes combo. We also had a raspberry shake. Everything was delicious
Clint F
Great diner food! Stopped in for breakfast on a Tuesday and sat at the counter. Was entertaining to watch them cook. Food was tasty and coffee was great.
Justin Wolfman
Came for breakfast around 8:30am on a Friday, and it wasn’t too crowded. We got lucky and found a parking spot right in front, but parking does seem fairly limited. Was able to easily find a seat on the outside patio, and was quickly greeted with friendly service. The menu seemed to have a lot of good options, but I landed on the Carnitas Benedict. The pairing of the spicy chipotle hollandaise with the cool avocado perfectly complemented the carnitas! The eggs were perfectly cooked, and the potatoes were nice and crispy. My dad got the Surf and Turf Benedict, which was also delicious. Loved the food, and would definitely come again to try out another dish!
Rahul Faizer
101 Diner is a great diner for breakfast. The service is great, with lots of staff checking in often. Food comes out really quick. Their dishes are cooked well and are large portions. The eggs benedict are really good. Definitely worth a stop for breakfast.
hali fortuna
Really great spot for breakfast in downtown Encinitas. I got a cheesy omelette with toast and coffee (my fave breakfast) and the waitress was really sweet and checked on us multiple times. Definitely stop here for some breakfast if you get the chance!
Maddy
Great sourdough toast and home style potatoes. This place has a real diner feel to it, perfect for breakfast on a Sunday morning. It was seat-yourself style and the service was excellent. Unfortunately the black coffee had many grounds in it and the flies were quite a bother (a fan would have helped a lot).
Thaddeus Tague
Fantastic eggs Benedict with Cardiff crack steak. Wonderful small diner feel. Staff was responsive and the food came out really quick. Would go here again. Great outdoor or indoor seating options and open early
Ms Miller (Amanda)
Awesome food awesome atmosphere. Little gem. It’s small inside, but packs a huge punch! Expect a little bit of a wait time on the weekends for breakfast but the wait is well worth it! They have a few tables outside and our party enjoyed having our breakfast outside in sunny California. The food was GREAT! The 3 of us all decided to get something different and we all sampled each other’s. Everything was delicious. The fresh fruit bowl over sorbet with fresh granola was amazing.. the biscuits and gravy were amazing.. the corned beef hash, the eggs Benedict.. all amazing. Trust me when I say you won’t be disappointed after visiting the 101 diner. It’s also located on a nice strip with a bunch of cute little shops where you can do some shopping after you eat. Enjoy!
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Teresa Koecher
Oh MYMYMY! You’ll love the amazing eggs benedict menu, and you can order my personal favorite, the mini Acai with a 1/2 a bennie. The freshest mangos anywhere!
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