A diner lover's dream: Open from 7 am to midnight. Breakfast served all day and night. Guy loved the Butter Burger and the Creme Brulee French Toast . Read more

Craziness burger around... butter burger ! The brioche bun is perfectly golden. The homemade potato chips were perfectly crispy . Perfect after beach spot !

Went on a Monday and there were barely anybody there. The service was friendly and the food is hearty. Especially love their fries they are so crispy and good.

Everything was fine wait staff is gnarly. Don't sit outside homeless people come up to the table often. Good toast . $3.50 extra to add fruit . Omlette s huge and v good. Salads fresh!

Nice atmosphere, standard diner fare . Omelettes are huge. I got the veggie , it was fine. Might be back if I'm in the mood for hash browns . Their fruit side is mostly cantaloupe .

Crest Cafe remains a great, reliable place that stays open until midnight. It's my favorite place to go after a movie or play.

It's all good, I just said, "I'll eat what whatever you bring me." I got the pastrami sandwich !

Serving Hillcrest hearty healthy comfort food since 1982! Breakfast lunch & dinner menus 7am-midnight daily! Early bird breakfast special from 7-10AM. 1/2 price desserts w/entree on Thurs evenings!

I go here for the East Texas Fried Chicken and 10% cashback on my bill since I'm a member of their free loyalty program, MOGL. http://mo.gl/sdfour

If you like Mozzarella Cheese Sticks , get the Fried Mozzarella ! You'll be in for a good surprise and real treat! I love it!

Breakfast is awesome. Try the chicken waffles but don't plan on lunch afterwards!

Treat yourself to the Cabo Quesadilla . You're welcome.

Cecilia's Chopped Salad and East Texas Fried Chicken

Chicken Picata was great and some of best mashed potatoes I have ever eaten. I'll be back!

It's all good! ! Great food, excellent service!!

Excellent menu choices, delicious food and friendly server . We will be back.

3 raisin French toast soooo good. Also try the Mac & cheese with bacon chicken n broccoli .

Not family friendly . Turned away for having a stroller. Staff was rude, disrespectful, unkind, and senseless.

Order the Morning Scramble Sandwich on a croissant with fruit . You won't be disappointed!!

Thought the food was good, I felt it was a little dirty . The tables need to be wiped, the floor swept and mopped and the walls could have used a coat of fresh paint.

Try the Grilled Veggie Sandwich on sourdough with brie cheese instead of the bun and cheddar .

The chocolate croissant bread pudding is crazy good. We love breakfast here too.

If you go to crest cafe, sign up with your email address to get good mid-week discounts . And good food!

Weekday early bird breakfast includes coffee or tea $7.95

Non busy Saturday evening. Poor service from the door. So much more to say but I'll leave it at horrible customer service. Didn't even order food. Won't be back. Won't say a nice thing.

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Try the Creme Brulee French Toast !

Ask for the Jalapeño Fettucini . It is on their secret menu .

Have the butter burger . It's very buttery. Paula would be envious.

Best place for breakfast or brunch...food is amazing...try the french toast or an omelet (my fave is the Robinson omelet ). Happy eating.

Food here is delicious. Their sandwiches are delicious, especially with a side of chips .

The Mediterranean omelette is amazing

The Hangover is delicious

Great food and great service

veggie breakfast mess is super filling.Thier apple juice is my favorite

Creme brulee french toast . Do it!

Order the Mexican hot chocolate . You won't be disapppinted.

Just love the Cecelia's Chop Salad ! A HillQuest favorite!

Bring your amex card.and get a special

Great breakfast

good food and mean service.. slamming silverware and NOT friendly

Ughh! Worst restaurant in san diego! But the service was good

Best mashed potatoes EVER!

Salmon omlette is goooood w cottage cheese & tomato !

I've been here 30 times and never been able to unlock the "loyalty" special. Very disappointing :(

Good choices on menu!

The east Texas fried chicken is not that great

Go to Crest Cafe while hungover and order The Hangover, AKA the best damn omelet in town .

Get the Butter Burger if you come here.

I'm indifferent to this place... They have mediocre diner food .