Nestled in the heart of El Cajon, Bonny's Cafe is a cozy haven that welcomes all, including those with mobility needs, thanks to its accessible features. Known for its outstanding coffee and a diverse menu perfect for any time of day, it shines brightest during breakfast, where comfort food meets healthy options. Guests rave about the delicious grilled cheese, loaded fries, and hearty soups, all enjoyed in a quiet ambiance. The friendly staff and kid-friendly atmosphere make it a go-to spot for families and solo diners alike. Bonny's Cafe truly embodies comfort and community, offering a delightful culinary experience in every bite.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Bonny's Cafe
J'oni Smith
Apr 10,2025
Yummy fries and grilled cheese. Went well with cream of broccoli soup. Ham and cheese melt was delicious.
Kokoe Dusina
Mar 29,2025
We meet here every Thursday morning at 7:30AM for our East County Referrals small business group meeting. I love the food here - the corned beef hash, chicken fried steak, biscuits ans gravy, and country breakfast are awesome. The quality of the coffee is very good, and always fresh. The chefs really do take pride in what they are making in the kitchen. The staff are all friendly and efficient . Highly recommend Bonny’s!
Da Fran
Mar 7,2025
This is the classic "homestyle" diner; better than IHOP or Dennys.The food was fresh; good quality and tasted well, came out very quickly as well. It a bit on the pricy side, however the portions are HIGE.Service was splendid, quick and prompt.Everything was clean and spotless.Rather drive here 15 mins away and enjoy better quality food than go to any commercial chain restaurant.
Shondra J
Mar 4,2025
The restaurant is located off of Broadway and there is easy access to the parking lot. Parking is on the west side of the building.Upon entry we were greeted by a friendly staff and fabulous fifties atmosphere. Great oldies were playing a the red and checkered decor.We sat in a comfortable booth and were quickly greeted by our server. She was kind and had a great smile. Unfortunately I didn't make note of her name. Our drinks were delivered quickly and she was patient with us while we perused the menu. I appreciated that she kept our cups full with refills.The menu is limited, but it is a good variety of options. We were a little disappointed that some of the items from older menu photos were no longer available. The prices are a bit on the higher side, but it is to be expected with the increase in the cost of their supplies.We ordered the French Toast with a side of bacon and the Chicken Fried Steak and eggs with hashbrowns and a side of biscuits and gravy.The French Toast was a large portion of fluffy thick toast. It was served with butter, syrup, and powdered sugar. It was DELICIOUS! The side of bacon was cooked crispy and had great flavor. I HIGHLY recommend this breakfast.Unfortunately the review of the Chicken Fried Steak platter isn't as good. The steak was a good size for breakfast. I was glad I asked for the gravy on the side, it turned out i did not care for the taste. The gravy was a bit bland and the chunks of meat in the gravy was not good. The scrambled eggs were cooked just right and were fresh and fluffy. The hashbrowns were extremely greasy and smashed into a thin serving. The hashbrowns tasted as though an old oil was used to cook them. The biscuits and gravy, also left something to be desired.While I didn't enjoy my breakfast as much as my companion, I will come back to try something else on their menu.
k b
Mar 3,2025
WHAT IS BONNY'S CAFE?A homestlye diner with oldies nostalgia and background music with a plethora of good homecoming meal choices from breakfast omelettes to pork chop dinners.Closes at 2 PM. I arrived on a Saturday at 1245 PM and was not rushed. I had immediate seating. When I came at 10AM there was a 2 minute wait.WHAT MEAL DO YOU SUGGEST?The food is just plain delicious. I used to eat here every week for 10 years when I lived in El Cajon. I stopped by after completing the Iron Mountain Hike.I only order the Popeye Omelette with a pancake and hash browns. Gosh this food is so good. The hash browns are crisp on the outside and soft in the inside with a slight buttery flavor. So good, no ketchup needed. And when I bring friends their feedback is similar with their meal choices. It's good.WHAT IS THE ATMOSPHERE?Diner style table service with the option of counter seating. Waitpersons assist each other without the side-eye :). Prices are reasonable at 13-16 per plate. Kid and senior menu available. Wheelchair and scooter friendly accessibility. Indoor seating with limited outdoor seating."I love oldies just kind of sweet, slinky, Fifties music. The slow stuff. And Billie Holiday."---Nastassja Kinski#JUKEN123#bonnyscafe#popeyeomelette#oldiesmusicisgoodmusic
Aureliano Noguez
Feb 26,2025
Great food and excellent service
Anthony Aj
Feb 10,2025
I have been there multiple times the staff is always nice the food was always delicious and they play music at a low volume so if you want you could talk to someone or if your by yourself you can just listen to the music. They are definitely kid friendly. Overall I definitely recommend going here.
Josue Contreras
Jan 25,2025
First time at this location for breakfast. I ordered the New York steak and egg with country potatoes and biscuits with gravy.What better way to test a new place on their food is how they cook their steaks and eggs. I ordered my steak medium and my eggs over medium. Both were cooked perfectly. The home country potatoes were delicious and the gravy on the biscuits was perfect.The staff was attentive and very accommodating.I will definitely drive to this place again to try their other items. I highly recommend it. FYI - I got to the restaurant around 12:45 pm and there was plenty of parking.
Reviews For Bonny's Cafe