Del Monte Cafe

The moment we entered the cafe, owners were very welcoming. They even gave basket of toys to my child to play. The owner even got her daughter to say hello to my son, adding more warmth and welcome. Me and my husband loved the specials: pumpkin pecan pancakes, and French toast with cranberry sauce. The food was to die for. Please do try their specials. More...

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A really homy spot for good breakfast. The day we came it was pouring but we only had to wait about 10 mins. It is a small place so limited seating but they are worth the wait. We order the veggies omelet with potatoes, cheese omelet, french toast and the yogurt and granola bowl, the omelletes were 10/10. The french toast was also 8/10 whereas the yogurt and granola bowl was my least favourite. First of all it was presented with fruit in yhr sloppiest manner. It looked like the granola, yogurt and fruit was just thrown on the plate but it tasted ok. Not the best ive had. More...

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It's an adorable cute little 50s breakfast dinner.  This is the second  time we come to San Luis Obispo and by coincidence we end up at the same place for breakfast! We had the stuffed French toast and traditional egg & beacon. This time we had the egg & linguica we HIGHLY recommend the linguica (Portuguese sausage)!  Everything was yummy  but if decide to order the ham & cheese omelette remember that it comes with a lot of cheese .  Prices are budget friendly and the customer service is great. More...

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Excellent local little breakfast restaurant that takes you back in time with its 50's interior looks and feel .... great quality food and taste. It always very important for us to pick a place for our meals on the road due the fact that we always have to consider our two kids taste as well This is our second time coming to this location and it's alway great, food quality, taste and customer service. People in the restaurant is friendly and always welcoming our kids. More...

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This is my favorite restaurant in SLO, has a retro and vintage vibe that make you feel like home. The staff is completely friendly, and if you have kids they will give you toys and gold fish crackers. The food was delicious. They also have a patio with tables and chairs, very cozy spot to share with the family, friends or alone. More...

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Del Monte Cafe is a local gem! The food is amazing and the staff is knowledgeable and welcoming! I highly recommend the chorizo burrito, but any choice is a good one at this cafe! Go enjoy a great meal!!

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Great comfort food; consistent quality; breaky, lunch, or dinner. LOVE this place. Staff is always great - friendly and accommodating. As locals we know how to time it to avoid a longer wait. That's what happens to popular restaurants...they get busy. More...

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Del Monte Cafe is a rustic little place just outside of the downtown.  It's right next to the train station so there is ample parking. The food and service were great but we went on a busy weekend and it took 30 minutes to get our breakfast.  It came hot and was delicious. I don't think this is the typical wait time for food, however, it was our first time having breakfast there.  The food was excellent and there motto is 'fresh made to order' so I am not going to let a little time deter us from eating there again. More...

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This is a great breakfast spot! Very happy to wait a bit as the food was delicious. The French toast (plain) was the best I've ever had! Will come again:)

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Amazing food and service. The staff is really nice, the place is cozy and the food it’s really fantastic.

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Awesome blueberry pancakes! The only thing I would recommend is adding a "Please wait to be seated" sign in the front walkway. I assumed it was like other diners I have been to where you seat yourself and ended up stealing someone's table on accident. The cafe is super cute and retro and the staff was really nice More...

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Loved this little place! We stumbled upon this gem of a breakfast spot after we were unable to get parking then outdoor seating downtown. And I'm sure glad we wound up here. There was a patio with umbrellas on the parking lot side. It was doggie friendly. Yay, we didn't have to leave our little schnauzer in the car. The girl who waited on us was super nice. Very friendly. She was telling us about the event she was going to attend in Avila that evening. Anyway, our breakfast experience...I ordered the ham and egg scramble.  It's the best scramble I've ever tasted! Great job, DMC! The hubby had a short stack and couldn't finish those two pancakes. He had coffee to drink and thought it was bitter. I had OJ and it was very tasty...fresh tasting and sweet. When in SLO I would definitely have this same breakfast again. More...

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Found this place on Yelp while vacationing in Morro Bay. This place is a converted grocery store in a residential neighborhood.  I had the Portuguese sausage (linguica)  breakfast, where the sausage was locally sourced -- great flavor.  My friends were impressed with their chicken fried steak and omelette.  The local ambiance is the best part. More...

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Had the opportunity to have breakfast at the cafe.  Great experience!   All the servers are friendly & helpful.  Breakfast was cooked to perfection: one ham & cheese omelet one 2x2x2 one special.  Hubby said pancakes were amazing.  If in area I recommend stopping for a home  style cooking meal.  Will definitely return in future.  Thanks Del Monte. More...

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Great food and good size portions.

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Great food and good size portions.

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Great food and decent size portions.  Very quaint.  It is a family owned business.  Has been opened since 1981!  They are also dog friendly.

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I was part of the team that opened The Del Monte Cafe (nearly 30 years ago !).  It is remarkably the same.  Straightforward menu with daily specials.  Breakfast is always good, lunch is strong, dinner is  home-style simple delicious.  This is a stop whenever I return to SLO.  Really happy for Debbie - and Mark - for maintaining the consistency of the food and its presentation.  7/24/19 More...

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Nice retro vibe! Loved the old booths and the food was delicious!

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Nice retro vibe! Loved the old booths and the food was delicious!

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Cute little place, very friendly staff and delicious food! Best of all the prices were very reasonable!

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Atmosphere and good food.

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Atmosphere and good food.

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Great place, good food and unpretentious. I had the Stuffed French Toast with Strawberries and it was great. Nicely prepared with enough strawberries for every bite. Great service, fair price. I'll definitely return. More...

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Great service and ambiance. I had the bacon and eggs which was good but the bacon wasn't thick like I had hoped.

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I have been coming here for years! Nothing changes, the decor is still as it was when I was a kid. I love it. And the food is just as great. I always get the Quiche Lorraine when they have it. It's the best, always so fluffy. More...

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This is the best breakfast spot in all SLO. I had the best country fried steak in the Universe. The Stuffed French toast was delicious. Sherry was an awesome server! Must come! More...

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AMBIANCE - 5 STARSThis is a super-historic property located in the Historic Railroad District, and the interior decor does it justice--with archival photos on the walls and really cute retro booths to sit in and a counter in the back. SERVICE - 4 STARSFriendly, welcoming, accommodating. Kept my Diet Coke refilled which is a MUST for me.FOOD - 3 STARSI ran in for a quick lunch, so I kept my order simple with a BLT and fries and a Diet Coke. The fries were brown and looked overcooked... but were mushy. Not my thing. Maybe a green salad next time.I asked for my BLT on sourdough. What came out was more like white bread (probably just a mass-produced version of sourdough but not, like, real sourdough) and although it had been apparently toasted, it was still white--no browned toasty spots. The bread was crunchy but more like stale crunchy, as though it had been toasted too long on a low setting instead of just firing it up quick. In future, I would change my bread selection and ask them to make it dark.I heard another table look at their sandwich and ask if it had been toasted and poke at it. The waitress offered to re-toast it but the patron declined (and I didn't bother saying anything because I don't think toasting it again in the same manner would've fixed it).The bacon was OK but nothing special. Not very crispy and lukewarm. The L and the T on the BLT were fresh, as was the avocado that I asked to add. I would definitely go back, especially for the atmosphere and when I've got more time, but maybe for breakfast/brunch to try their eggy dishes. More...

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I was driving through SLO in the morning and was looking for a breakfast/brunch place and this came up. It's very close to downtown. I have to say I was not disappointed. It's a small cafe locked in a time capsule. Loved the historical atmosphere. The food came out timely and delicious. I ordered the country fried steak. This place knows how to do breakfast foods right! More...

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Amazing food! The French fries are home made and the ranch dressing is so delish!!  I had the Reuben sandwich and it was so good. The quality of the food was spot on and the servers were super nice and made us feel welcomed. More...

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Salmon cakes on a bed of fresh spinach with vinaigrette dressing. Absolutely delicious. I would order that again

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Salmon cakes on a bed of fresh spinach with vinaigrette dressing. Absolutely delicious. I would order that again

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First time there and great food and service

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First time there and great food and service

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Great little spot In San Luis Obispo. Very good breakfast and the price is right. Old style café with a friendly staff

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Super cute Cafe. Feels like you're stepping back in time to a quaint little Cafe. The decor is adorable and the booths are quite comfortable. Fresh flowers at every table are a very nice touch. The iced tea is really delicious as is their lunch choices. I had the Cobb salad which was massive and chock full of delicious bits of Bleu cheese crumbles, thick smoky bacon, turkey, Swiss cheese, hard boiled egg, avocado and topped off with a super delicious house made vinaigrette dressing. Boyfriend had a Del burger which he asked them to make into a double Del burger and it was quite impressive. Cooked to perfection and was topped off with lots of delicious toppings including avocado, tomato, lettuce, onion, cheese and dressing. Food was excellent. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area! Service was warm and friendly as well. More...

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Great tasting food, Great chef and friendly waiters. It's a great home cooked meal inspired menu.

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My favorite place to eat in Santa Maria. Everyone is really friendly and the vibe is really cozy. Their food is amazing and it's a wonderful place for a date or quick breakfast.

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Had the chicken fried steak, pancakes and French toast. Great food, staff and food was out in 8 minutes!  Amazing and we will be back.

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Great breakfast. Pancakes and ham scramble are recommended, nice relaxing atmosphere definitely come back again

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Small cafe (be prepared to wait for a table), very nice outdoor seating area. Staff was friendly and food was great.I'd recommend to others and will be back myself.

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A great breakfast place. Fluffy pancakes, soft biscuits and great gravy. I would recommend the Chicken Fried steak or the Carnitas Machaca

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This place is doing everything right. If you want some delicious brunch while feeling incredibly comfortable, this is where you need to be. It's definitely old-fashioned and the staff is very friendly and inviting. Waiting area is very limited so it can make for an uncomfortable wait -- however the quality of the food totally makes up for it! I ordered two eggs over medium with potatoes and linguisa, and I substituted toast with gravy and biscuits, which I did not regret at all! Although it was a bit extra, the gravy and biscuits were my favorite part of my meal! The biscuit was so fluffy, perfectly crumbly, and just melted in your mouth! The gravy was incredibly delicious as well. Portions are generous, so beware! I was only able to eat 75% percent of my plate. They serve mimosas. Parking seems rather limited and seating too! Seating outside is great because there's a lot of shade and no wind, making it a pleasant experience to enjoy their awesome food. The inside is a bit too crammed for me, but if you're into old-fashioned seating and that vibe in general, it won't disappoint!Next time I'm in the area, I will be back! More...

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FINALLY FOUND MY BREAKFAST SPOT!  Mimosas, pancakes, bacon, CHICKEN FRIED STEAK, potatoes,  biscuits and gravy everything was great!!! Service A++ Thank you!

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Overall good breakfast place. Not the most amazing breakfast I've ever had but it was decent and good be job done. The place is small and has a very rustic/old fashion type of feel to it. We got there around 8AM and there was only one other table there. By the time we left all the inside tables were gone. They also have outdoor seating. More...

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