"I will only give one star to this restaurant, if I could I would give it half that.
It started when my husband and I wanted to have a well deserved night out and have been on a tight budget due to the high price of fuel (we live an hour north of San Diego so going anywhere is costly). We decided to eat at the Crest Cafe, which we had before, and knew that the food was decent and reasonable (so we thought )
We asked if they had any specials and the waiter said that a local paper had a coupon. We decided to find the coupon and of course there was not one paper to be found. We went back to the restaurant and the waiter said that they do not keep one in the cafe`. We decided we would split a burger, which the menu price was $9.95. Dinner arrived it was plated on two plates and was covered in fries. I asked the waiter if they use peanut oil and he said that they did and went to ask the kitchen, no one seemed to know what the type of oil they used. My husband, with the allergy, was asked by the waiter to make another choice and he chose potato salad.
When the bill came ..... 12.95 for the 9.95 burger ( a split meal charge of 3.00 ) which was not told to us that there was an extra charge. And a 2.50 for the potato salad. so our 9.95 budget burger with the " EXTRA " charges turned out to be a $17.00 burger. for a little more than a dollar, we could of bought a whole separate meal.
The next day I decided to contact the manager and found a cold unsympathetic, pushy, obstinate person that I have rarely seen in the restaurant community before. lets put it this way she could care less and couldn't be bothered. My advice is NOT to go to the Crest Cafe if you are on a budget and want to be treated fairly or if you think your patronage means anything. It seemed at this place it doesn't matter you are ONLY another dollar and not a valued customer. Needless to say I will never give them repeat business. and I do mean NEVER !!!"
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Listed below are links to reviews of Crest Cafe from around the web.
[ more from discoversd]
"For breakfast, try the Crest Eggs, served with ham or bacon sandwiched in a flaky croissant, or the Yucatan Tostadas, tortillas with beans, avocados, Monterey Jack, and eggs. For lunch or dinner, try the delightfully fresh California Chopped Chicken salad..."
[ more from entertainment.signonsandiego]
"As we were being seated, the server was still cleaning the table. She was VERY rude to her server demanding that he hurry in front of us...."
[ more from entertainment.signonsandiego]
"Locals remain fiercely loyal to this tiny restaurant, dropping in for a family breakfast, a late-night drink, or just to see what's up. The menu is surprising, with such stalwart favorites as a loaf of onion rings, hamburgers and pork chops, along with cr..."
[ more from frommers]
"This long-popular Hillcrest diner is a great refuge from sleek designer food and swank settings. The cheery pink interior announces 1940s style, and the room bubbles with upbeat waiters and comfort food doled out on Fiestaware...."
[ more from gaylesbiantimes]
"I’m guessing the cook was also worn down from what might have been a hectic shift earlier that day. An appetizer of spicy chicken thighs on skewers came dripping with oil...."
[ more from gayot]
| "A true local joint, Crest Café in Hillcrest has earned a following by serving dependable yet quirky food for more than two decades. Casual, with a '50s flair, this tiny spot sports a menu of mostly healthy grub, but also includes old-school diner favorit..." |
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[ more from gregsguide]
[ more from local.yahoo]
| "Comfort Food and Specialities and Crest Cafe: I had a wonderful experience at Crest Cafe in San Diego. Please note that this is a popular establishment and so if one does not get there early, a protracted wait is quite possible...." |
11 reviews
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[ more from mmm-yoso.typepad]
"Now I had been here several times, but did not really know why I'd wandered here. I entered and couldn't believe my eyes, the place was totally empty...."
[ more from search.cityguide.aol]
"This kitschy classic offers salads and vegetarian specialties for those who must, and gloriously greasy burgers, onion rings and other all-American comfort foods for the rest of us. If you count calories or fat grams, avert your eyes from the rich dessert..."
[ more from tripadvisor]
"I have been here half a dozen times, the last about 3 weeks ago...."
[ more from wcities]
"This established neighborhood restaurant is within easy walking distance to Hillcrest shops and theaters. The comfortable, diner-cafe atmosphere caters to local professionals and Hillcrest residents...."
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