Wanted to find a place for breakfast that allowed dogs and had a big patio area. We were in the El Cajon area for an appointment and found this place on Yelp. It has a great outdoor patio and it is right at the airfield which was kind of cool. The dogs had plenty of room as we were there pretty early so there was only one other table when we arrived. By the time we left there were more tables. Our server was nice, the food was tasty and it came out pretty quickly. We ordered the steak and eggs, oatmeal and biscuits and gravy. The steak and eggs came out really quickly. The steak was pretty good. My husband asked for over med eggs but they were over easy. I had scrambled and they were fine. The biscuits and gravy were good. The gravy tasted like a white pepper gravy with added sausage pieces. It wasn't too heavy either. The biscuit itself was OK. We would certainly return with our pups.

Excellent service. Great patio, did friendly. Food was cooked to order. The fryer was down at the time, so no chicken fried steak :(

Little "hole in the wall" place that was surprisingly great! Breakfast was good, coffee good, service great, prices good, views great, portion sizes fair, cleanliness great. It was fun watching the planes take off and land! Would be fun for kids and outdoor seating that is great for dogs.

Had breakfast this morning at the Gillespie Field Café. The service and food was fantastic. I had the basic two eggs, potatoes, toast, and three strips of bacon. And as you'll see in the picture, there was nothing left. It was so good. The ambience is the background of The airport and training for those that will learn to fly. The service is quick friendly and they never let my coffee or water go empty. My wife had the turkey sandwich with fries and she ate it all which is not something she does unless the food is great. Whenever you're on that into town, give them a try. They're fantastic.

Outside dining adjacent to the tarmac and planes parked. Service is always prompt despite how busy they get and the food always tastes fresh! Even saw local celebrity Shotgun Tom Kelley during my visit! Good prices, fresh food, typical cafe menu. What's not to love

Food: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 5/5 As returning customers, it was good to help local owned business.

On the hunt for a new breakfast spot since our regular place has been under delivering recently we came upon this place, and we are SO GLAD we did. This was one of the best breakfasts we've ever had! Located on the airport and able to watch plans take off is such a nice treat and surprisingly was not even that loud! Menu is large with plenty of breakfast classics, lunch, and even mimosas! A big surprise was how delicious the Bloody Mary was as well. The biscuits and gravy was excellent the gravy was so flavorful and the hash browns were cooked perfect! I asked for extra crispy and wow did they deliver! Eggs were cooked perfect, everything was outstanding! Service was fantastic were frequently checked up on and food came out fast. Plenty of inside and outside seats. Definitely check this place out if you want an amazing breakfast! See you soon!

Great little cafe located at Gillespie Field where you can enjoy a delicious meal all while watching planes take off and land. There's tables for all size parties and the service is impeccable. People of all ages will enjoy it. We look forward to coming back again soon. Highly recommend

I was looking for themed cafes when I came across Gillespie. I was intrigued, a cafe right next to an airfield. I texted some friends and we set a date to meet here. We were a party of 6, with no reservation, but we were sat right away on the patio. Of course it's loud (the air field is literally right there) so it's not some place I'd take a first date but I quite enjoyed it. The staff was super friendly and the food was good, nothing really that special but also not the worst food I've ever had. Overall, it was a cool experience. If you're into aviation or have kiddos who don't mind noise, definitely come check this place out.