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| Cuisine | American, Breakfast | ||
| Hours | Daily 7am-midnight | ||
| Address | 425 Robinson Ave | ||
| Location | Between Fourth and Fifth Aves, Hillcrest, Hillcrest/Uptown | ||
| Transportation | Bus: 1, 3, or 120 | ||
| Reservations | Reservations not accepted | ||
| Phone | 619/295-2510 | ||
| Web site | www.crestcafe.net | ||
| Prices | Main courses $7-$15 breakfast, $8-$16 lunch and dinner | ||
| Credit Cards | AE, DISC, MC, V | ||
Frommer's Review
The cheery pink interior of Crest Cafe announces 1940s style, and the room bubbles with upbeat waiters and comfort food doled out on Fiestaware. The church-pew-like booths are comfortable, but the small stucco room doesn't 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. The delicious East Texas-fried chicken breast crusted with hunks of jalapeño peppers is none too subtle either. A variety of sandwiches and salads, the steamed vegetable basket, and broiled chicken dishes are healthier options. A breakfast of omelets or crème brûlée French toast is a happy eye-opener.
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| 2 stars | Frommer's Very Highly Recommended | |
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