Gillespie Field Cafe

2015 N Marshall Ave, El Cajon
(619) 448-0415

Recent Reviews

Lindsay S.

Best place to bring a toddler for breakfast/lunch. The staff was lovely. Tasty, comfort food with good pricing. Kids pancake was in the shape of Micky so that was a bonus! And the best thing of all: the planes! We sat facing the air strip and between watching planes take off, helicopters flying overhead and the toy plane the waitress brought my son to enjoy while waiting for his food - it was nonstop entertainment. Will be back!!

StimpyUEediot

Had the Chicken fried steak with some biscuits and gravy. Very good. Cooked perfectly and with a big portion. Excellent staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict

Yvonne Macias

What a place! We were greeted by the owner, Peter, and sat almost immediately! The bussers were attentive and took our drink order as soon as we were seated. The server was knowledgeable and super friendly. Ok, let’s talk about the food. WOW. Portion size was amazing, everything was fresh and piping hot. I like that you can get the home fries with or without the vegetables. They also provided several different kinds of hot sauces, which I like, because they are great to put on omelettes, etc..THE FRENCH TOAST, yuuuuuum! The airplanes are super cool too! Thank you for the delicious food, ambiance and positive energy! Oh- and Peter’s wife is adorbs!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

G Thum

I stopped in for lunch today while in the area for business. What’s not to like, airplanes and breakfast for lunch. Service from Lisa was great. I had the two egg breakfast and it was cooked perfectly. I’ll be back next time I’m in the

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ken Golojuch

Treated like

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Greg T.

I stopped in for lunch today while in the area for business. What's not to like, airplanes and breakfast for lunch. Service from Lisa was great. I had the two egg breakfast and it was cooked perfectly. I'll be back next time I'm in the area

Kevin O.

If you want a good breakfast go to an airfield or a golf course. This place did not disappoint !

Warda Y.

We had a breakfast this morning , the pleat was delicious full of taste and nothing missing , I love the team how they work truly amazing you feel you didn't left your home , best customer service, happy face when I asked who's the cook the manager said it's Petro , thumbs up for you , and the waiter Bryce she's the best, smile face, nice voice, very patient. She understands what I want to order and she let The cook to make it exactly how I want it. We really enjoyed our breakfast and we recommend to you to try it, thanks for your service team

Lory D.

Food is great & the staff are so friendly and prompt and the location is great as well . The Ambiance is great especially if you enjoy airplanes .

J Craig Miller

What a great place located at the Santee Airport. Their menu has all my favorites for breakfast and lunch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: T-34 Burger

Nicko “ATLAS POWER WRAPS” Kazadzis

Great breakfast and friendly

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak and Eggs, Hash Browns

Ed M.

This is a neat little experience. You can watch the airplanes land and take off. The food is surprisingly hearty and tasty. I enjoyed my plate of corn beef hash and eggs. They have breakfast fare, burgers, and sandwiches. There is some alcohol here as well. I drank a mimosa on a lazy Sunday brunch with my meal.

Leo Hefner

This place is great! I found this place during COVID and I was homeschooling my kiddo. You can hang out and watch planes come in and out. There is a flight school next door so there seems to all ways be activity close by. The staff are super nice, food is good. It is overall a good place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: California Omelette

James Graves

Wheelchair accessibility: no problems

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Home Fries

Rutitay A.

It was highly recommended to us since my husband is a breakfast eater. It's mid. Nothing really special. I'm giving it a 3 star because the service was good. Food wise , it's a blah to us.

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