About
Downtown Cafe in El Cajon is an American restaurant bar and grill that offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. With a full menu of delicious items featuring dishes for every taste, this cafe is sure to be a popular spot among locals. In addition to the excellent food, the cafe also has a smooth, inviting atmosphere, making it a great place to get together with friends or family.
Restaurant Features
Facilities & Amenities
Restroom
Bar
Kid Friendly
Kid Menu
Kid High Chair
Alcohol
Happy Hour
Wheelchair Access
Accepted Payments
- Credit Card
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Must Try Dishes
When dining at Downtown Cafe in El Cajon, California, you must try their famous Eggs Benedict, featuring perfectly poached eggs atop toasted English muffins, smothered in rich Hollandaise sauce. Another must-try dish is the flavorful Mediterranean Wrap, filled with grilled chicken, tangy feta cheese, crisp cucumbers, and fresh tomatoes, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. For a taste of southern comfort, indulge in their hearty Chicken and Waffles, perfectly combining tender fried chicken with deliciously sweet buttermilk waffles. Lastly, their homemade Pumpkin Bread Pudding is an absolute delight, boasting warm, caramelized flavors that are simply heavenly.
Ratings for Downtown Cafe
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I feel like 3 stars is too generous but willing to give them another chance. I only went due to their dog friendly outside seating but the service and food was nothing special. I ended up calling the restaurant while waiting outside with 2 other parties because there wasn't a host and we didn't know if we were to seat ourselves. Service was slow but we didn't know if they were busy inside because outside was dead. Food was pretty plain, little to no flavor but maybe it was just the flatebread and burger we got. But they were nice to custom the chicken fingers for my dog
Great atmosphere, frequent live music, and food is better than average for this type of place. Can get very busy on some popular nights, otherwise is a great spot to sit outdoors and listen to some local bands!
The food is very good here. Lots of options; friendly staff. The ambiance is authentic Mexican Style. The prices are very competitive. Sunday afternoons they have live singing on the patio starting at 12 noon. Parking: Parking can be a bit challenging since you have to park on the street.
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Business Hours
| Sunday: | 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Monday: | Closed |
| Tuesday: | 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday: | 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM |