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Protein pancake is huge,  it was okay.
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Bacon and eggs
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Beautiful stained glass.
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Big Kitchen Cafe Breakfast Restaurant ·$$

If you gravitate to a personality place then make a beeline here at Big Kitchen Cafe and put your hunger in the hands of Judy The Beauty—a one-of-a-kind owner who delights in going overboard in making everyone feel welcome. Trust Judy to satisfy your hunger with delicious home cooked food at tiny prices. Many menu items are named after celebrities and include traditional favorites such as pancakes or bacon and eggs.

Phone: (619) 234-5789

Cross Streets: Between Fern St and 30th St

Closed now

  • Tue Closed

3003 Grape St San Diego, CA 92102 ·2156.08 mi

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Amenities

  • Accessible
  • Family friendly

Reviews

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4.0 887 reviews
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Summerelli S. 10/23/26

We've been going to the Big Kitchen for years! Always great to see Judy the beauty on duty. Her support of the community is great and the community supports her as well! The ambiance is always...

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Bier S. 09/06/26

The owner of this establishment, Judy, assaulted my partner and me. wouldn't stop harassing us, making deeply uncomfortable comments, wouldn't stop touching my partner despite being told she was...

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Pamela M. 05/09/26

Big Kitchen was among my favorite memories of visiting San Diego! It has a community hippie vibe and Ms. Forman the owner is so friendly and vibrant, and community focused! It's a relaxed...

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Craig W. 03/09/26

Judy the Beauty is still on duty and she is probably the warmest, friendliest, and best host in America. Period. Sit inside if you can, either in the booths or at the original old school...

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Joyce B. 07/27/26

Back to the '70's with delicious food, unique art, huge portions, and menu items named after frequent customers. If you're really lucky, Judy the Beauty will be on duty and share some of her...

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