Big Kitchen Café

This is a great spot for down-to-earth, home-cooked meals. They have all the classics, plus creative newcomers and veggie/vegan options. It’s a little rough around the edges, but Big Kitchen Cafe is a fun, laidback spot in South Park that’s worth visiting. It’s a nice place for a solo breakfast or an (immediate) family gathering. I recommend the Denver omelette, tofu rancheros, and French toast. Enjoy!

Great diner food. My chair was so unstable that I legitimately thought I would fall at any moment during my meal. Get ready for rickety tables and chairs and tasty goodness

This is a very nice place. The people that served us were so nice. What a pleasant visit. The food was terrific and there was plenty of it.

5 star for personality! This is an amazing outdoor breakfast lunch relax and eat spot! Huge pancake is perfect to split! I loved the blt.the potatoes are delicious and garlicky.they biscuits and gravy were home style and served with enough gravy, it came in a bowl.smooth, creamy, and delicious.

Amazing breakfast - spinach and cheese scramble with a perfect muffin, beautifully made waffle and a delicious cup of coffee. And Judy the Beauty making you feel like a guest in her house. You'll always come back.

Breakfast was delicious. Liked that the staff was personable and came spoke with each table. The food came quickly and piping hot when it arrived.

Such a great vibe here! Not to mention the great brunch food we had! And without knowing it, we got lucky and found ourselves here when the live jazz band was playing. (Saturday 10: 30-12: 30) As Judy says: “Bring your dancing shoes”.

Warm, welcoming diner with stick-to-your-ribs home cooking. There are tables outdoors, a patio in the back, booths and a counter. My favorite is the counter, which is very communal. The patrons talk to each other, pass the condiments to one another and generally make everyone feel welcome. If the proprietor Judy "the beauty" Forman is there, she energizes the room with her warmth and humor and makes you feel at home. Breakfast items are excellent. Love the herbed potatoes. I also like that they have vegetarian biscuits and gravy. The biscuits are made on premise and are huge and fluffy. If you're not in the mood for gravy, they are divine with the house made jam. They also make their own coffee cake. I also like that they offer different choices on the breakfast menu, such as sauteed veggies or rice so that you can mix it up. The food is prepared really well, and you won't leave hungry.

Popped in here for breakfast this morning before work, it gets busy but the staff does a great job. The owner is an absolute delight and they have live jazz on Saturday morning. Gotta say, the entire experience was an amazing culmination of classic American diner meets outside European Cafe', complete with live Jazz. If you find something to complain about any of this, check yo self!

When we lived in San Diego this was a regular stop for us and when we are back to visit its a must stop

Big kitchen is such an awesome place for breakfast with a long and rich history in San Diego. Run by no other than Judy the Beauty! Highly recommend this place!

Absolutely terrific food and terrific experience. Judy, the beauty on duty, has always been there to greet us with open arms and open tables.

Yay! Finally got to visit this recommended spot. Had a delicious giant pancake, fresh oj. Wife had a great omelet with delicious potatoes.

Breakfast was great all around. I give it 4 stars ‘cause the waiter forgot the blueberries on my pancake… lol that sounds very funny.

Visit the place where Whoopi Goldberg used to Work before The View and Star Trek Voyager well look no further! Have the best fresh homemade food you have eaten since your Mom made it for you! Well then the person to meet is " Judy the Beauty on Duty"? Or you could just order ahead for the best food in San Diego! I have been their customer for years! This is very special: on Saturday Lunch time enjoy from 10: 30 am to 12: 30 pm live Jazz outside please make reservations for this so that they know how many extra tables to set up please remember social distancing is in effect for your safety our valued customers both current and future! You can use the QR code to view the Menu ahead of time! If you would like to try the Blackberry jam it's delicious!