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Low-key breakfast & lunch option for jumbo pancakes & baked potatoes in chill digs with a patio.
Hours
| Friday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Monday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–2 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 120 W I St #4436, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (760) 436-1282
Website: http://www.potatoshackcafe.com/
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Reviews
Wealth Builders Consultants
I literally just got done eating here. I’m in my car leaving this review. I saw that they offered a second helping of potatoes on the online review and I love country potatoes so this is why I chose this location. I did not have one, but the pancakes are huge and they look delicious. I went with the eggs Benedict because it said it came with smoked ham on an English muffin and let me tell you it was really thin ham. It wasn’t the thick good ham that you’re used to and it was also not very good. It was just average eggs Benedict. The potatoes were also undercooked. They seem to be catering to the local bikers and the place got very busy and they sat me at a table for four so everybody was looking at me like I was some kind of asshole and then people gathered around my table and it was very hard to enjoy my meal and the service was very strange. I didn’t feel welcomed or like they were happy to have me.
I left a good tip and said thank you with a smile.
Very underwhelming unless you get the pancake
Felt so rushed I never got a second helping of potatoes
… moreI left a good tip and said thank you with a smile.
Very underwhelming unless you get the pancake
Felt so rushed I never got a second helping of potatoes
Richard Winters
Started coming here in the late 80’s when we would camp at San Elijo. Love the vibe of the place. Back then it was the only place in town. Now there’s a lot more options. Our taste in food has changed so we don’t eat here as much as we used to, but it’s still a great place to try. The Cajun fries and banana pancakes were my favorite. But I don’t eat like that anymore. Which is kinda sad. It’s definitely the OG Encinitas breakfast stop.
… moreGreg Cobb
Whelp, it has been a few years since I visited this place. Today was great, Shack was quiet. The staff were full of enthusiasm and had great menu recommendations. The potato patties were an awesome generous portion worthy of sharing. The manhole sized pancakes were full of fruit blueberries and bananas large enough for 3 people to share. The 2 eggs, potatoes, toast, and 4 slices of bacon was large enough for leftovers. Coach is a great conversationalist.
… moreGreg Pita
We were doing a local kids’ running race and wanted to try something new in town. We love potatoes and really enjoy The Potato Shack’s small-town feel.
It was Saturday around 11 a.m., so as expected, the parking in the area was terrible.
The eatery was busy, with a pretty good amount of tables outside, booths inside, and a short wait, nothing too bad.
The service was a bit slow even after the crowd left, but the food was excellent.
Eggs, potatoes, (the homemade salsa was really good), biscuits and gravy, yummy.
Eggs Benedict for my wife and a plate-sized kids’ chocolate pancake for my son. All were very good. The pancake had a nice crunch on the outside.
The hot chocolate was really good, coffee was meah, typical diner coffee.
They don’t take cash, which was surprising but kind of cool for some odd reason. Haha.
They do have a cash machine on-site and take Venmo.
This reminds me of an old diner in the Midwest—older inside, cozy feeling with hearty comfort food and very large portions.
We really liked it here.
Check this place out with a big appetite, patience for parking, and some cash in hand.
… moreIt was Saturday around 11 a.m., so as expected, the parking in the area was terrible.
The eatery was busy, with a pretty good amount of tables outside, booths inside, and a short wait, nothing too bad.
The service was a bit slow even after the crowd left, but the food was excellent.
Eggs, potatoes, (the homemade salsa was really good), biscuits and gravy, yummy.
Eggs Benedict for my wife and a plate-sized kids’ chocolate pancake for my son. All were very good. The pancake had a nice crunch on the outside.
The hot chocolate was really good, coffee was meah, typical diner coffee.
They don’t take cash, which was surprising but kind of cool for some odd reason. Haha.
They do have a cash machine on-site and take Venmo.
This reminds me of an old diner in the Midwest—older inside, cozy feeling with hearty comfort food and very large portions.
We really liked it here.
Check this place out with a big appetite, patience for parking, and some cash in hand.
jerry Z
So so at best. Small portions and average quality food. Serving was decent and the place is quaint. But nothing exciting.
… moreRyan Needham
Very good food, salsa was yummy! Pancake was great! And plenty for 4-5 people. The steak was pretty good too! BRING CASH!
… moreNancy Arenas
First time at this popular beachside breakfast diner – the pancakes were manhole-sized pancakes which can easily be shared with two to three people. They are huge! The potatoes were delicious. The omelette was done very well and so tasty. The surprising winner of the morning was the TOAST ( not the French toast – just the toast) – we got an order of sour dough and wheat toast and it was off the charts amazing – not expecting that at all. I would go there just to get a piece of toast. With regard to the other toast we ordered – the French kind – French toast was not good. Orange juice was not good. Also CASH ONLY! There’s an ATM inside the restaurant-so it’s convenient. Service was excellent – we had a great server!!!
… moreL M
Loved this place. Hole in the wall kinda place. Handful of people running it so it can get a little busy.
Food was good. Very filling since the portion sizes are huge.
They serve food with salsa on the side which was delicious.
Indoor & outdoor space.
They take payment with cash & Venmo only.
Would love to visit again
… moreFood was good. Very filling since the portion sizes are huge.
They serve food with salsa on the side which was delicious.
Indoor & outdoor space.
They take payment with cash & Venmo only.
Would love to visit again
Randal Pettyjohn
Potato Shack Cafe was a great stop, absolutely amazing breakfast, can’t say enough for the manhole size pancakes they serve to the eggs and sausage, by far one of the best places for someone who just loves biscuits and gravy, biscuit was light and fluffy, gravy had amazing taste. Great little out of the way place, hats off!
… moreBishop
Service was good but the food was honestly sickening. I’ve never experienced Huevos rancheros like this in my life… canned sauce? Old sauce perhaps? It tasted like old spaghettios. They did not make us pay which was nice but I wouldn’t recommend this food to anyone with taste.
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