El Cajon Bistro & Bakery-Bistro

We stopped by for breakfast before a long day in La Jolla. We both got October specials- chicken mole omelet and the mole chilaquiles as well as a blended caramel cold coffee and a Mexican mocha and every single thing was incredible! This was only to be outdone by the wonderful gentleman behind the counter who treated every customer we saw come in as a long time friend and took great care of us. My only regret is not being able to try more off the menu

We had a quick lunch here and the food came quickly and the staff was friendly and attentive. We ordered two items off their happy hour menu and both dishes were cooked well and were delicious. It is important to note that the happy hour portion sizes are small though. We were fine with that because we wanted a small meal anyways but that might not be what other people are seeking when they come here. For example, we ordered the fish n chips and although it came with a generous amount of thick cut fries, there was only one piece of fish (it was fried to perfection though). And we ordered a slider dish and it came with a handful of skinny fries and one, singular slider. Again, we were completely fine with that because it was a great price and we were not super hungry but if you are hungry, I recommend ordering off the regular menu or getting multiple orders off the happy hour menu.

El Cajon Bistro & Bakery If you’re in the mood for a solid brunch with generous portions, El Cajon Bistro & Bakery is the place to go! The food is very good—fresh, flavorful, and definitely filling. They don’t play around when it comes to servings, so come hungry! The atmosphere is relaxed and casual, perfect for a weekend breakfast or lunch with friends or family. Whether you’re craving a classic omelet, pancakes, or something from their bakery, you’ll leave satisfied. Highly recommend checking it out if you’re in the area!

It was my first time here and I was a little sceptical because it says "healthy" on their sign. I was actually very satisfied. And yes!!.. the food was all very healthy, lean and fresh. ECB has a range of items on the menu with different flavors. Price is worth the quality. I will be returning and recommending

Love, love, love El Cajon Bistro! It really is the best breakfast in town. Almost as if the North Park brunch scene found its way to east county, and I'm so happy it did. I always get a Benedict, the poached eggs are always perfect and the hollandaise is satisfying. The salsa that came with the breakfast potatoes was SO GOOD. I will be dreaming about it until I can have it again. My grandma and I always come here whenever I am in town. Highly recommend.

The price on the menu isn't the price they charge you. They raise the price by almost 5 to 10 dollars unless you pay cash. Like some kind of sketchy gas station. I felt very scammed out of my money. ON TOP of all of this my potatoes where EXTREMELY undercooked & raw. Could not even eat them for fear of getting sick. The salsa tastes like a horrible bland ketchup. Won't be coming back. Buyer beware.

We loved it! They were busy and we were informed about the 30 mins wait time and no special request -- but they were able to deliver our food in less than the time frame they said. We came to this place after we went hiking. The food hits the spot, they have a wide selection of fresh & healthy drinks and food. The best part was their vegetarian options and dog friendly.