Thank you for reading mmm-yoso!!! all these years. Kirk really needs a break and so does Ed (from Yuma); Cathy is writing her first post of 2016...so much for that resolution to help Kirk on a more regular basis...
Late last year, The Mister and I were driving down Highway 101, looking for breakfast and noticed cars in front of this unassuming Cafe. We decided to park and walk in.Noticing the narrow ramped entrance and neatly decorated lobby, the architecture and decor made us think this restaurant must have been here a long time. The menu (a small photo is at the bottom of this post) states that T's Cafe Restaurant and Bar has been family owned and operated since 1978.
This was a chilly morning and we saw an empty table near the fireplace and asked to be seated there. We were here close to the 7 a.m. opening and only two other tables were occupied at the time.
The walls are filled with historic photos and descriptions of the local (Solana) area. The seating area is comfortable. There is a back patio area that is used for groups.
The Mister has been on a waffle kick for the past few months and this day was no exception. He ordered the "Combo Wombo" ($11.95) with over easy (local) eggs, (homemade) sausage patties and a really good Belgian waffle. He could have chosen bacon or ham and also French Toast or pancakes. This was a tasty and filling meal.
Noticing the corned beef hash was also homemade, was definitely my choice. ($11.25) I chose poached (local) eggs, rye toast and grits. The corned beef was finely ground and mixed with a minimal amount of potatoes and fresh herbs. It was light and fluffy in the center while being lightly crisped on the edges; a really excellent version.
It is difficult to find good grits and these are excellent. You can see a pat of butter was 'hidden' in the middle of my serving.
So glad we stopped and discovered another local place.
T's Cafe 271 N Highway 101 Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-7642 Open Wednesday-Monday 7 a.m.-2 p.m., closed Tuesday
The grits look legit!! Definitely gonna try this asap :)
Posted by: Jinxi | Wednesday, 27 January 2016 at 10:44 PM
Comfy, grits with easy over egg on top is awesome.
Posted by: nhbilly | Thursday, 28 January 2016 at 04:13 AM
And they have great bloody marys!
Posted by: jack | Thursday, 28 January 2016 at 08:15 AM
Wow! The sausage and waffle looks great! I usually get fried chicken and waffles.
Posted by: Soo @ hungryones | Thursday, 28 January 2016 at 08:50 AM
I thought of you first, when I saw grits on the menu, Jinxi. Grits seem so 'simple', yet are so difficult to find out here.
A perfect breakfast, Bill.
I did not know that, Jack...and will be in the neighborhood soon. Thanks!
Partly because so many items are house made, Soo...the food is really good...gravy, sausage, biscuits..all the sauces and the corned beef...you'll like it.
Posted by: Cathy | Thursday, 28 January 2016 at 10:44 AM
Now THOSE are some sausage patties! I can't resist ordering sausage for breakfast. I'm not a fan of sweet foods so it's always savory for me. I'd like to try those grits one day.
Posted by: caninecologne | Thursday, 28 January 2016 at 08:26 PM
You'll like it here, cc! The chicken fried steak is next, which should be soon.
Posted by: Cathy | Friday, 05 February 2016 at 04:04 PM