Tobey's 19th Hole...more meals

Thanks for stopping to read this food blog, named mmm-yoso!!! Kirk is out and about and having a wonderful time with His Missus.  Ed (from Yuma) and Tina are living the good life (in Yuma) and Cathy is writing today.

Here we are, in beautiful San Diego, 4200 square miles of a County, with thousands of places to eat or grab a snack.  Everyone has a place close to home or close to work and even a place close to where they relax.

   I've written about Tobey's 19th Hole, the coffee shop/diner located at the start and finish of the Balboa Park Golf Course since 1934, only two times, even though it's where we have a regular stop for breakfast, the occasional lunch and where we take out of town guests for a small meal and   great view of downtown, even on overcast days. The delightfully simple breakfast of 2 French toast with 2 eggs (over easy) and 2 sausage ($9) is filling and tasty.

Alternately, you can ask for a 1-1-2 with a pancake ($ 6) and still be satisfied because the pancake is so large and the one ( if scrambled) egg is fluffy and light.

 The breakfast sandwich (toasted English muffin with sausage, egg and cheese, $5.50; substitute ham for an additional 50¢) is a tasty, filling $6 meal.  There was a day last week when we saw the sandwich board and each of us knew what we would order.   We briefly thought of sitting at the counter, but since it was a weekday and not crowded, stuck with a 'view' seat.

The $10.50 option came with soup or salad and the Navy Bean soup (house made, of course) was filled with chunks of bacon and so very tasty.  The salad was fresh and crisp and standard.  

 The house made meatloaf is a favorite. It's juicy, soft and two slices  makes it a plentiful meal.  Instead of doing (either choice) as a 'sandwich' with top and bottom breads covered with gravy) we each opted for the toasty garlic cheese bread rolls-seen in the background.  The hot beef sandwich is filled with a lot of tender roast beef.  Of note, the mashed potatoes are real and the fresh vegetables of the day were wonderful.  

A great place for food, views and the ability to have a quiet conversation.  Other bloggers have been here, too: cc, Dennis, Faye and Mary.  

Tobey's 19th Hole 2600 Golf Course Dr. San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 234-5921 Open daily 6-6 Website (old menu prices)
 
   

Comments

[Caninecologne]

Their hash browns are so good here and of course ,that view!

[Cathy]

Yes, yes they are, cc. It's difficult to decide on a breakfast because of the 'sides' options, sometimes. The view is impressive and surprising to visitors as well as residents...unseen on postcards or tourist pages.

[janfrederick]

This is a fun place...and if they have it, ask for the house-made salsa. It has a nice kick.

[Faye]

Gosh I miss their chicken fried steaks here! Did the gravy for the meatloaf and roast beef taste house made?

[Cathy]

I've only seen the house made salsa automatically on the tables on weekends, janfrederick; maybe weekday patrons (golfers) just don't care for it. This is a great hidden gem, right in the middle of everything.
It's open seven days a week, Faye (even on Thanksgiving; see the link on my second visit) and as long as it's daylight, try to stop in; as I said, it's a great place for out of town guests for the view and simple, good food while in Balboa Park. I think just about everything here is made in house; the gravy doesn't taste too salty, which is usually a clue as to the pre-made stuff. The current owners are grandsons of the original owners and do take pride in old fashioned quality.