Tips About This Business
Hungry for a late night home cooked meal? 101 Cafe is open till midnight.
The old fashioned malts are delicious.
Weekend breakfasts are jammed at this favorite local spot.
Editorial Reviews from the web
In Short This corner café has been an Oceanside staple since 1928, and despite changing times, remains true to its diner roots with pancake breakfasts and egg combos alongside hot sandwiches and burgers. Look around the small space for a dose of local history; photographs of the coastal town from '28 to present adorn the walls. For dinner, the homemade meatloaf is a favorite.
Posted by Amy Eddo
on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 30, 2006)
Historic photographs of early Oceanside adorn the walls of this cafe, which has occupied the same corner for more than half a century. At one point it was a drive-in, and it's easy to imagine carhops delivering malts, cherry Cokes and burgers to customers.
The drive-in is gone, but the menu remains essentially unchanged. Whether you sit in a naugahyde booth or on a stool at the counter,...
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Other Reviews from the web
Its right on the historic 101 highway. Its a nice little place to have a bit to eat. Our kids love the place! Its a must pit stop if you are cruising the highway 101 !
The best for great home cooking & lots of it - the Burgers are the best & the fries generous - great shakes - Classic Atmosphere ( keeps the spirit of the old diners alive ) with the true feel and tastes of days gone by.
If you're tired of the franchises, then this is your place.
Pros
+ The food
Cons
- It just never seems to come foast enough for me.
Posted by SFergusen
on April 21, 2009, (Edited June 02, 2008)
Cruised the Historic Highway 101 Route from San Diego North and came upon a classic old Drive-In looking eatery on Coast Highway in Oceanside. Grabbed Mom and the kids and cruised inside to find that they had not changed the interior from the 50's. No it was clean and spiffy, but, it looked like it was last remodeled in the 50's. Met by a friendly waitress and settled down to discover a menu...
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