The Daily Grind Cafe

Daily Grind Cafe - San Diego

The Daily Grind Cafe is a nice family-owned, inexpensive place located on El Cajon Blvd, in San Diego close to the SDSU campus - almost at the intersection of Montezuma and El Cajon. It was one of my favourite places to eat when I was staying in the area. Even after I moved a bit north, I used to frequent the Daily Grind on lazy Sunday mornings afternoons for a hearty breakfast brunch. Quite a few times I have spent hours at the cafe chatting with friends and gorging on waffles, omelettes and fresh fruit. This was probably the time when a visit to the Daily Grind would be the only occasion I would have any fruit!

They have very good combos offering a variety of omelettes, toast, coffee and sides (especially the home-style potatoes and fresh fruit). Do try the spinach-mushroom omelette or the Eggs Benedict. Even the coffees and smoothies are pretty good. All in all you wont be spending anything over $10 for a nice meal at this place.

The only problem is that - it closes at 4pm!! (opens at 4am apparently). I asked the owner why this ridiculous 4pm closing time and she said that otherwise SDSU students take up all the tables in the evenings and sit for hours .. thus the turnover for the evenings is very low. Oh and they only take cash. (an ATM is on the premises).

Food: **** Ambiance: ** Price: $
Last Visited: Mid-2006