The 101 Diner - Diner in Encinitas - 552 S Coast Hwy 101, USA

Fantastic Brunch restaurant. The waitress was fast and funny, food came out quickly, and everything tasted amazing. Highly recommend!

I got the avocado toast. The sourdough bread didn't taste different from any old white loaf bought in bulk from Costco. The tomato was slightly unripe and not of the organic ilk either. The feta was few and tasteless. The prices are more affordable than places nearby. The staff are loud, and chatty with each other, and the mostly locals who frequent the place. Difficult and lengthy to get attention and service from staff although I went there at off-peak hours.

Love this breakfast Diner. Food is always good and delivered quickly. They have amazing benedicts and specialty pancakes. They serve THE BEST crab cakes that I have had anywhere. I always make it a point to stop by here for a quick bite when I'm in the area.

We came for Sunday lunch. We had to wait about 5 minutes for a table. Service was a tad on the slow side, which is expected since it was so busy. But our server was really friendly and attentive. I had the Louisiana Sausage Benedict and hubby got they blueberry banana pancakes combo. We also had a raspberry shake. Everything was delicious

Great sourdough toast and home style potatoes. This place has a real diner feel to it, perfect for breakfast on a Sunday morning. It was seat-yourself style and the service was excellent. Unfortunately the black coffee had many grounds in it and the flies were quite a bother (a fan would have helped a lot).

Really great spot for breakfast in downtown Encinitas. I got a cheesy omelette with toast and coffee (my fave breakfast) and the waitress was really sweet and checked on us multiple times. Definitely stop here for some breakfast if you get the chance!

Great diner food! Stopped in for breakfast on a Tuesday and sat at the counter. Was entertaining to watch them cook. Food was tasty and coffee was great.

Came for breakfast around 8:30am on a Friday, and it wasn’t too crowded. We got lucky and found a parking spot right in front, but parking does seem fairly limited. Was able to easily find a seat on the outside patio, and was quickly greeted with friendly service. The menu seemed to have a lot of good options, but I landed on the Carnitas Benedict. The pairing of the spicy chipotle hollandaise with the cool avocado perfectly complemented the carnitas! The eggs were perfectly cooked, and the potatoes were nice and crispy. My dad got the Surf and Turf Benedict, which was also delicious. Loved the food, and would definitely come again to try out another dish!