Patty's Cafe — Restaurant in La Mesa

My experience is quite different than several others on here. I was actually surprised that our waitress was unfriendly not very pleasant to deal with and honestly the food was just mediocre at best. I was pretty disappointed after reading all of the reviews and was expecting this place to be kind of a diamond in the rough but it ended up being more like a older not updated restaurant with waitresses that weren't very pleasant and food that was not great. I was surprised that the place was kind of dirty the carpet was wrecked and old and on everything the food was really nothing to write home about. I had the biscuits and gravy the gravy had no flavor the biscuits were flat and didn't rise and I had eggs which were fine the best thing about the whole meal was actually the hash browns that I thought were pretty good they weren't overcooked they weren't undercooked they were just right. I didn't even try the sausage cuz it didn't look cooked all the way like it might have been heated in the microwave or something it wasn't touched on a grill wasn't even burnt like at all or even like it was cooked on a grill. They have dial-up internet still which they used to process credit our payments so it takes a long time. I probably won't be in here again honestly I did not think the service was great and I did not think the food was worth going back for. I could have made the food at home if I wanted to have that type of breakfast. Overall I think crowd that goes here is probably the same crowd that comes here every day or every week and they're all older and much more stuck in their ways. I just moved the area so I was looking for a new restaurant to try to go to on a regular basis but this is probably not it the location does have a lot of parking but the location is also next to a Big Lots and a bar and it really wasn't...

I have been to Patty’s several times in the past. The food is good. I went about a week ago with my mother and son and I wanted the waffle special which came with two eggs and two slices of bacon. I asked the waitress if I could have my waffle made into a bacon waffle, which by the way is also on the menu as just a separate item with no sides, and she told me no they could not substitute the waffle out and I would have to order the bacon waffle as my order and then do the eggs and bacon à la cart. When looking all this up on the menu I’d be paying about eight dollars extra. I have never been told at a restaurant that I could not substitute something without paying the difference in the cost. I again asked can I get a waffle special that comes with the two eggs and the two slices of bacon and pay extra for the waffle bacon because I understand it’s just not a plain waffle. Again the waitress told me no they will not do substitutions and muffled something about having to put the bacon in the waffle batter? For this simple reason I will not be back to Patty’s. As I said the food is good, but I did not say the food was great. There are plenty of other breakfast places near and around with food better that I have never had an issue with substitution. So for me it came down to the restaurant choosing money over the patron. Like I said, I was willing to pay extra for the substituted waffle but I did not want to do all a cart as this would’ve made it a $22 breakfast as opposed to me paying 2 to 3 dollars for the bacon to be crumbled in my waffle that they had to make from scratch anyways. Choose where you spend your money wisely , mine will no longer...

I recently dined at this local restaurant, and it exceeded my expectations in several ways. The restaurant prides itself on using local ingredients, and it truly shows in the quality and freshness of the dishes. The flavors were outstanding, and it's evident that they put a lot of care into their menu.

One of the standout features of this restaurant is its excellent value for the money. The portion sizes were generous, and the prices were quite reasonable, considering the high-quality food you receive.

Moreover, the wait staff provided top-notch service. They were attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and genuinely friendly, which added to the overall dining experience.

In summary, if you're looking for a local gem that offers exceptional value for your dining experience, along with great food and attentive wait staff, this restaurant is a must-visit. It's a true representation of the local culinary scene and a hidden treasure for food...