Thanks for stopping by to read this food blog named mmm-yoso!!! Kirk is again having a busy few days at work and Ed (from Yuma) is having a busy few days staying indoors, avoiding the heat (in Yuma). Cathy is busy writing a few posts about places where she's had a meal.
Late one overcast morning, The Mister and I drove West and spent a considerable amount of time looking for a parking space. We ended up about four blocks from the ocean on Newport Avenue near Sunset Cliffs Boulevard. This bright yellow storefront caught our eye.
Standout bright yellow...and such a narrow storefront...but the building is deep. The restaurant has been in that location a long time. Mom and Pop...everyone in here seemed to know each other...a locals hangout. 
That's the ocean...you can see the American flag on the post that's built into the sidewalk at the edge of the beach, if you squint.
Classic diner decor...breakfast is served all day, but there were some menu items that we were more interested in trying.
The Monday special- meatloaf ($6.95). The slices of meatloaf were thin, but so flavorful... the color of gravy is a hint- carrot was used in the loaf and therefore the gravy, and there was not much bread filler; it was all meat. The potatoes and veggies were standard (and went well with the gravy) and the grilled toasted dinner roll was just enough bread for the meal.
Asking if the chili was made here (and being unaware of the Ocean Beach Chili Cook Off), I was answered with a hearty "of course!". (Mental note: the OB Street Festival and Chili Cook Off occurs during the San Diego County Fair). I ordered a cup ($3.95).
Well. This was more of a soup-chili, which I grew up eating. It had beans, which is how Mom made it. All the right flavors were there. Nostalgia.
What really caught my eye while reading the menu was the Stuffed Tomato ($6.75). Stuffed with a generous portion of Tuna Salad. A wonderful, lightly dressed, simple, made with good tuna Tuna Salad. Cutting up the tomato and having forkfuls with the lettuce, cheese and occasional pickle had some food memories triggered. This was a great meal...and I am on the lookout for Stuffed Tomato on menus...my new craving.
Village Kitchen Restaurant 4853 Newport Avenue San Diego 92107 (619)222-0151 Open Mon-Tue-Wed 7:30-2, Thur-Fri 7:30-6 Sat 8-6, Sun 8-2
Seeing that meatloaf and its sides brought a smile to my face. Old school, no frills fare always hits a soft spot!
Posted by: Hangzhou Hero | Monday, 17 August 2015 at 10:06 PM
Happy to oblige, HH. We are always on the lookout for a good Diner.
Posted by: Cathy | Tuesday, 18 August 2015 at 03:33 PM
I've always wondered about this place whenever TC and I are on Newport Ave. Love the diner stools. I may have to order that chicken fried steak...one of my latest obsessions.
Posted by: caninecologne | Tuesday, 18 August 2015 at 10:04 PM
I'm glad we decided to stop here, even though it wasn't the original 'plan' (not that we really make plans), cc. The food combined with the decor made this a comforting place. I would imagine the chicken fried steak here is decent.
Posted by: Cathy | Wednesday, 19 August 2015 at 02:04 AM
I'm always drawn to old school dinner and love sitting at the bar.
Posted by: nhbilly | Wednesday, 19 August 2015 at 05:38 AM
Us too, Bill. We really like it here.
Posted by: Cathy | Thursday, 20 August 2015 at 07:27 AM