Just south of the 101 around H or I Street


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Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 2/14/2009

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Absolutely great experience, indoor or out. The manhole-sized pancakes are just too cool, and never fail to elicit an "ooooooh!" whenever they are ordered for the first time, or seen at another table. My personal favorite is the red potatoes, which can be ordered with any number of ingredient combinations--broccoli, tomato, mushroom, and pepper jack cheese make me a happy girl. The portions are HUGE, so be prepared to split an order with a friend or get a to-go box :)

Award Nomination: Best Bargin Breakfast

Review #16233Review by: karenvc on 1/16/2008

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My husband and I were in town for a friend's birthday, before driving home Sunday morning we wanted to have a nice breakfast, while sitting outside. We came upon the Potato Shack Cafe. What a find!!! We got a nice table outside, the waitress immediately came up to our table...she was extremely friendly, and very amusing. I ordered the "B", which came with eggs, American potatoes, toast, sausage and bacon. My husband got the veggie omlette. My breakfast was spectacular. It arrived hot, and the eggs were prepared exactly the way I ordered them. The bacon was thick, and cooked to perfection. The toast was to die for. Thick, tasty wheat toast, with just the right amount of butter. The American potatoes were out of this world. Perfectly cooked, and well-seasoned. My husband enoyed his omelette very much. This is no a frills, downhome, fantastic restaurant.



Award Nomination: Best Bargin Breakfast

Review #12455Review by: hrhvictoria on 10/23/2005

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Very good breakfast. The omlettes are delicious. The outdoor dining is a pleasant experience.

Review #6121Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 7/12/2004

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This place we will rave about for years to come and whenever we are down in the area - my girlfriend and I will stop here for breakfast.

The service is great. The food is reasonably priced. The service is great. The service is great. This day in age - establishments have forgotten the importance of service. Potato Shack has not.

Look let me make it simple for you - try the potatoes - you will not be able to finish the food unless you have been traveling by foot for many days.



Award Nomination: Best Breakfast Ever

Review #3603Review by: gmosa on 7/23/2003

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The american homefries are the best around and try the manhole pancakes they really are true to their name.

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Reviews submitted here are meant to pertain to breakfast only. While Mr Breakfast cannot vouch for the validity of each restaurant review, he feels pretty good vouching for the excellent character of the residents of Encinitas, California - who are primarily responsible for the review(s) you see above for Potato Shack.