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Crest Cafe is a funky, family-owned cafe in San Diego serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day. Known for their fresh hamburgers and huge salads, Crest Cafe also offers homemade desserts and San Diego craft beers. With validated parking and specials from Monday to Thursday, stop by for fast, friendly service and hearty comfort food.
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11/05/2026

you know what time it is! 🍔

Buy one burger, get one FREE Thursdays from 5 PM–10 PM! Grab a friend, bring your appetite, and let us take care of dinner.

📍 Crest Cafe | Hillcrest

11/02/2026

Craving Crest but short on time? Take your favorites to go! Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or a little comfort food, you can enjoy Crest wherever you are.

Same food you love, just to go!

10/29/2026

Don’t forget to enjoy & take advantage of our outdoor seating! We recently updated our patio! 🩵✨

10/27/2026

When our community comes together, amazing things happen! 💛

Over the past few weeks, unexpected power outages caused by the weather have severely impacted several local businesses, including our own. It’s been a challenging time, but we’re grateful to be surrounded by a community that continues to show up and support one another.

That’s why we’re coming together on November 7th for our Dunk Tank Fundraiser! 💦

A HUGE thank you to The Brass Rail The Loft San Diego Gioia's Room Boutique | Personal Styling | Alterations SD Marilyn ʚɞ for joining us and being such good sports! They’ll all be taking turns in the dunk tank to help us raise money and bring our community together for a good cause. Even some of our own team members will be taking the plunge, so come out and try your luck at dunking us all!

Want to represent your business and take the plunge for a good cause? DM us! We’d love to have you join in!

📍 Crest Cafe | 425 Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

📅 November 7th | 3 PM – 6 PM

🎯 3 Throws – $10 | 5 Throws – $15

💦 Press the Button – $25

🍔 Food & drink specials available!

Whether you’re stopping by to dunk someone, grab a bite, or simply show your support, every bit makes a difference.

Thank you for supporting local businesses and helping keep our Hillcrest community strong. 💛

10/23/2026

It’s Friday! you know what that means the weekend is here!! take it easy or take it hard ✨Either way we will still be here and so will The hangover!

Have you tried it out yet? The hangover omelette is one of our favorites 🩵

10/22/2026

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! 🍂🦃

Let Crest Cafe take care of the cooking this year! Enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal with all the holiday favorites, from turkey and stuffing to pumpkin cheesecake or pecan pie.

All for just $39.95! 🧡

📍 Crest Cafe | Hillcrest
425 Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

10/13/2026

Hey Crest family! We just wanted to come on here and say thank you to all of our supporters and all of the new faces! We appreciate every single one of you and we look forward to seeing you soon!

With much much Love, Crest Family

Address

425 Robinson Avenue
San Diego, CA
92103

The café and diner located on Robinson Avenue in San Diego can be easily accessed by public transport or driving.

For those using public transport, take the Green Line Trolley and get off at the Hillcrest Station. From there, it's an approximate 10-minute walk to the café and diner location. Alternatively, take Bus 83 or Bus 120 which both stop near the Robinson Avenue intersection.

When driving, there is street parking available on Robinson Avenue but it can be limited during peak hours. Another convenient option is to park at a nearby parking lot like the one located at Trader Joe's on University Avenue or the one located at Whole Foods Market on Washington Street.

Overall, regardless of how you choose to travel, Crest Cafe is a great destination to check out for breakfast, lunch or dinner in San Diego!

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 10pm
Tuesday	7am - 10pm
Wednesday	7am - 10pm
Thursday	7am - 10pm
Friday	7am - 10pm
Saturday	7am - 10pm
Sunday	7am - 10pm

Telephone

+1 619-295-2510

Website

http://www.crestcafe.com/

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What people say

Crest Cafe on Robinson Avenue in San Diego is a funky and casual cafe that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day long. The family-owned and operated restaurant has been a local favorite since 1982, offering delicious homemade American food favorites at an affordable price.

The menu at Crest Cafe is extensive, with a huge variety of options to choose from. Their fresh hamburgers, huge salads, and fresh pasta dishes are particularly noteworthy. For dinner, guests can indulge in mac & cheese 3 ways, monster pork chops, Cecelia's chopped salad, Belgian waffles, and homemade desserts.

Crest Cafe has received numerous accolades for their excellent food and service. They have been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives and Eyewitness Travel Top 10. Additionally, they were the Tripadvisor 2013 winner of excellence and Zagat rated.

The culinary team at Crest Cafe is led by Ruben Medina who ensures that every dish is made with care and attention to detail. The restaurant offers catering services for groups of all sizes as well as takeout options for those on-the-go.

Overall, Crest Cafe is a must-visit spot in San Diego for anyone looking for hearty comfort food served in a friendly atmosphere. With validated parking available at 3845 Fourth Ave., there's no reason not to stop by and give them a try!