Crest Cafe

4.4(1,506)

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Location & Hours

Address

425 Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
San Diego, CA 92103
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 7:00 AM

Monday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Contact Information

(619) 295-2510

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About Crest Cafe

A neon exterior sets the cheery vibe at this late-night diner turning out American comfort classics.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on October 10, 2025.

4.4/5

Based on 1,506 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Russell J.

a month ago

This is a great place for comfort food. A lot of locals come here. It's got a great vibe inside and on the patio. I tried the Midwest Madness which is pancakes with bits of bacon mixed in. These are t...

Vere p

2 weeks ago

We ate here September 19th. Ordered a hamburger and salad which was delicious. However, our server was sniffy with a haughty attitude. She didn't refill drinks willingly. Nor did she seem to appre...

Steven Straus

a month ago

This is actually a really good place to have breakfast here if you are ever here in San Diego for whatever reason. The pancakes I ate were really delicious. The hard boiled eggs I ate were delicious t...

Seabass

3 months ago

Crest Cafe was a hit. I had the Grilled Pastrami and honestly it’s one of the best I’ve ever had. Super flavorful and cooked just right. My mom ordered the BLTE which was the special of the day and sh...

James Davenport

7 months ago

Walked in on a random Wednesday morning at 11am. Was greeted as a friend would greet me. Warm and inviting. The service was quick, friendly and deficient. The restaurant was clean. Wasn’t very busy b...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant generally provides a positive dining experience, with many customers praising the food quality and overall atmosphere. The average rating suggests a high level of customer satisfaction.

Customer Favorites

Pancakes (especially the buttermilk and Midwest Madness varieties) and the Grilled Pastrami are frequently praised menu items. The Southwestern omelette and the BLTE special also receive positive mentions.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant is described as having a great vibe, both inside and on the patio, with many locals frequenting the establishment. Most customers found the service to be quick, friendly, and attentive, although there is one report of poor service.

Value & Quality

Customers often describe the food as delicious, fresh, and flavorful, with generous portion sizes. The use of real maple syrup is noted as a positive detail.

Areas for Improvement

One review mentions a server exhibiting a haughty attitude and being inattentive, suggesting a need for improved staff training or customer service protocols. The same review mentions a concerning incident outside the restaurant and lack of support from the server.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews continue to highlight the quality of the pancakes and burgers. There is one recent isolated negative experience involving service and an external incident.