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Gillespie Field Cafe Breakfast Restaurant ·$$

OPEN for indoor, patio, and take-out breakfast & Lunch. Dog and Kid Friendly, offering delicious American Breakfasts and Lunches on our big patio right on the Gillespie Field Airport Tarmac in El Cajon, CA. We are conveniently located next to the Control Tower and offer a variety of delicious American classics for breakfast and lunch. Pancakes, Waffles, and three-egg omelets are always popular, and the Gillespie burger selections are a big favorite. Enjoy a beer with your sandwich and finish with some ice cream and homemade cobbler. There is something for everyone at Gillespie Cafe, and we always enjoy meeting new people. Come on in and see us. Roxanne and Peter

Website: gillespiecafe.com

Phone: (619) 448-0415

Cross Streets: Between Billy Mitchell Dr and Cuyamaca St/Weld Blvd

Closed now

  • Sat 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

2015 N Marshall Ave El Cajon, CA 92020 ·2144.99 mi

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Amenities

  • Family friendly
  • Accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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4.5 354 reviews
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84 3 star
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Gaby J. 09/06/26

This is one of El Cajon's hidden gem. Food 5/5 Service 5/5 I first learned about Gillespie Field Café from a coworker when we worked at GBS on Friendship Drive. This was more than 5 years ago...

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Jeff B. 10/09/26

Nothing to really brag about except this place is reliable. It's a typical turn and burn, greasy spoon with a terrific view of the Gillespie Field tarmac and runways. On weekends you can expect...

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Arjay U. 08/17/26

1st time here and we enjoyed our breakfast here. Good good. Good diner food selection. Friendly service. Fast service. Nice view and ambiance. Classic American diner. Love this place.

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Jacob Q. 10/31/26

So cool! Hidden gem! It's perfect for littles (and bigs) who love planes! Brought my niece and she loved it!! Perfect for families and kids/toddlers who don't like to sit in their high chair. We...

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Casey C. 10/26/26

Customer Service was amazing, the hostess and person who got my dog water and it was so sweet. The waitress seemed busy but was attentive. I got the BLTA + my friend got the shrimp po boy. The po...

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