Bonny's Cafe

Shelbi McCartney

4 years ago

Yummy! So good. Great staff. Friendly environment. Alot of food for the price.

bill tompkins

3 years ago

I actually had a very wonderful experience. The old Bonnie's Cafe of traditional perfectly presented and cooked American food is back and probably has been for quite a while. I just haven't been back in quite a long time since it's changed owners. If you really want to completely satisfying hardy delicious meal, take a look at what I ordered. see how you like it with everything combined the coffee with the extra gravy that cost extra these days it came to $25 and I took half of it home. On a footnote I want to add that while indeed that $25 is twice as much as it was 3 years ago and that's why there's almost nobody in there. unfortunately not because the food's not any good but everything is twice as much as it was 3 years ago. so keep that in mind whenever your price shopping. everything has gone completely insane in San Diego since somebody announced about two years ago that we cost more to live here than it does in San Francisco. everything followed suit and that's as Paul Harvey once said the rest of the story

pearl lopez

7 months ago

Bonny’s Cafe is a small and quaint hidden treasure in El Cajon. The staff are very friendly and attentive. The food is great. My favorite is the breakfast!

Da Fran

3 years ago

This is the classic "homestyle" diner; better than IHOP or Dennys. The food was fresh; good quality and tasted well, came out very quickly as well. It a bit on the pricy side, however the portions are HIGE. Service was splendid, quick and prompt. Everything was clean and spotless. Rather drive here 15 mins away and enjoy better quality food than go to any commercial chain restaurant.

Shondra J

3 years ago

The restaurant is located off of Broadway and there is easy access to the parking lot. Parking is on the west side of the building. Upon entry we were greeted by a friendly staff and fabulous fifties atmosphere. Great oldies were playing a the red and checkered decor. We sat in a comfortable booth and were quickly greeted by our server. She was kind and had a great smile. Unfortunately I didn't make note of her name. Our drinks were delivered quickly and she was patient with us while we perused the menu. I appreciated that she kept our cups full with refills. The menu is limited, but it is a good variety of options. We were a little disappointed that some of the items from older menu photos were no longer available. The prices are a bit on the higher side, but it is to be expected with the increase in the cost of their supplies. We ordered the French Toast with a side of bacon and the Chicken Fried Steak and eggs with hashbrowns and a side of biscuits and gravy. The French Toast was a large portion of fluffy thick toast. It was served with butter, syrup, and powdered sugar. It was DELICIOUS! The side of bacon was cooked crispy and had great flavor. I HIGHLY recommend this breakfast. Unfortunately the review of the Chicken Fried Steak platter isn't as good. The steak was a good size for breakfast. I was glad I asked for the gravy on the side, it turned out i did not care for the taste. The gravy was a bit bland and the chunks of meat in the gravy was not good. The scrambled eggs were cooked just right and were fresh and fluffy. The hashbrowns were extremely greasy and smashed into a thin serving. The hashbrowns tasted as though an old oil was used to cook them. The biscuits and gravy, also left something to be desired. While I didn't enjoy my breakfast as much as my companion, I will come back to try something else on their menu.

k b

2 years ago

WHAT IS BONNY'S CAFE? A homestlye diner with oldies nostalgia and background music with a plethora of good homecoming meal choices from breakfast omelettes to pork chop dinners. Closes at 2 PM. I arrived on a Saturday at 1245 PM and was not rushed. I had immediate seating. When I came at 10AM there was a 2 minute wait. WHAT MEAL DO YOU SUGGEST? The food is just plain delicious. I used to eat here every week for 10 years when I lived in El Cajon. I stopped by after completing the Iron Mountain Hike. I only order the Popeye Omelette with a pancake and hash browns. Gosh this food is so good. The hash browns are crisp on the outside and soft in the inside with a slight buttery flavor. So good, no ketchup needed.  And when I bring friends their feedback is similar with their meal choices. It's good. WHAT IS THE ATMOSPHERE? Diner style table service with the option of counter seating. Waitpersons assist each other without the side-eye :). Prices are reasonable at $13-16 per plate. Kid and senior menu available. Wheelchair and scooter friendly accessibility. Indoor seating with limited outdoor seating. "I love oldies just kind of sweet, slinky, Fifties music. The slow stuff. And Billie Holiday." ---Nastassja Kinski #JUKEN123 #bonnyscafe #popeyeomelette #oldiesmusicisgoodmusic

Nathan French

11 months ago

Went here for breakfast with my friends and was pleasantly surprised, waiters were very kind and food was ready quickly. I ordered the cinnamon French toast and highly recommend it

Linda Ridge Johnson

10 months ago

I stopped in last Saturday morning, after approx. 5 years, just to wait for a women's fellowship event to begin next door. I decided to have a quick breakfast but sat at the counter rather than at a booth or table. I had forgotten how nice and restful this establishment was back when I lived in El Cajon. The coffee is excellent. The food is first-rate. The service is just like you're at home! The prices are reasonable. What more could anyone need?!?!? 🙂 Thanks to the staff for this restored memory. I am pleased that the customer service is the same after 5 years! I will definitely return soon with friends now that I've moved back to El Cajon! #LifeIsGood ✔️💯🔥❣️😁

Austin Buckley

3 months ago

Bonny’s Cafe is a great breakfast spot. The food is really good and the staff is friendly. It has a nice relaxed vibe and the service is quick even when it’s busy. Definitely a place I’d come back to.

Matthew Arslan LBCC Student Since 2020

4 months ago

It has really warm and comforting things to enjoy inside Bonny's Cafe in El Cajon, California where I visited with someone. The place feels lively in a calm and familiar way that teenagers would appreciate a lot because it has that friendly neighborhood energy that makes you feel welcome the moment you walk in. I noticed right away that there were a lot of teenagers eating there, talking with each other, and enjoying their time without feeling watched or rushed. Seeing that made me realize how naturally this cafe fits into the kind of environment teenagers love, somewhere they can relax, laugh, and feel like they belong. The food at Bonnys Cafe surprised me in the best way. It tasted exactly like the kind of comforting breakfast you hope for when you walk into a classic cafe, and it made the whole experience feel even more inviting. Even though the dishes are simple, they have that homemade flavor that teenagers would enjoy because it feels real and not overly fancy. The atmosphere inside is bright and open, and the staff treat everyone with the same kindness, which makes it easy for teenagers to feel comfortable being themselves there. As I walked around and looked at the different tables, I did not realize how much there was to appreciate about the place until I took a moment to really take it in. It is the kind of cafe where you can sit for a while without feeling like you need to hurry up and leave. I really appreciated how easy it was to enjoy my time there without any pressure. I never doubted that the experience was going to turn out the way I hoped it would because everything about the cafe, from the food to the atmosphere, felt genuine and welcoming. I only visited Bonnys Cafe one time in my life before making this review, but it left a strong impression on me. It was one of the most comfortable and inviting cafes I have been to in a long time, and I would highly recommend that teenagers go there because it gives them a place to eat good food, hang out w