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San Diego Map: Crest CafeCrest Cafe Frommer's Recommended

Cuisine American, Breakfast
Hours Daily 7am-midnight
Address 425 Robinson Ave
Location Between Fourth and Fifth Aves, Hillcrest, Hillcrest/Uptown
Transportation Bus: 1 or 3
Reservations Reservations not accepted
Phone 619/295-2510
Web site www.crestcafe.net
Prices Main courses $7-$15
Credit Cards AE, DISC, MC, V

Frommer's Review

This old favorite is a great refuge from sleek designer food and swank settings. The cheery pink interior announces 1940s style, and the room bubbles with upbeat waiters and comfort food doled out on Fiestaware. The church-pew-like booths are comfortable enough, but the small stucco room doesn't do much to mask the near constant clang of plates. No matter: Burger-lovers will fall in love with the spicy, rich "butter burger" -- a dollop of herb butter is buried in the patty before cooking (it's even better than it sounds). And the East Texas fried chicken breast crusted with hunks of jalapeño peppers is none too subtle either, but it's tasty. A variety of sandwiches and salads, the popular steamed vegetable basket, and broiled chicken dishes are healthier options; breakfast of omelets or crème brûlée French toast is a happy eye-opener.

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