With its cozy booths and friendly staff, Hob Nob Hill is more than just a restaurant—it's a beloved gathering place where memories are made and stories are shared. From hearty breakfasts to mouthwatering dinners, every dish is crafted with care and served with a smile. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, Hob Nob Hill welcomes you with open arms and invites you to experience the magic of a true San Diego institution.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristina Marie
Loved this cozy, classy, and tasteful breakfast wizard of oz- diner theme. It was deliciois, fresh food and I loved every bit. Good place to meet with friends. Will recommend to have brunch any day!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bruce Brinson
Had some of there fabulous coffee with their homemade coffeecake it was brilliant!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James House
Classy wonderful people wonderful fear no parking to be found anywhere had to park way down the street.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tyson C.
Plenty of street parking. Tables inside and out. Service is friendly, but difficult to get water at the table. Food is tasty and the portions are large. Even the kids meals seems large in size. The kids meal came with choice of side, drink and scoop of ice cream. Even though the kids menu did say it came with a drink, we were charged an extra $3 for a kids drink. A bit confusing. All around a decent place to grab a bit, but took way to long to get water at the table and the kids menu cost did not add up.
Melonie G.
Karolina the GM granted us a beautiful tour of the restaurant! We loved it ! Super clean and pretty. We ordered a variety of selections from the menu from breakfast to lunch ! Our server Raul was a dime !!! Extremely attentive and making sure we were well taken care of ! We loved every inch of this establishment! Thank you hob nob !
Stephanie F.
I picked this place to take an out of town friend because they had chilaquiles mixed with the red and green salsa as it should be! She went more classic with a waffle that was perhaps not mixed properly as the first waffle fell apart and the one served was not in its best shape either. She wished she'd had my chilaquiles! Loved the beautiful Wizard of Oz mural and the server was attentive!
Austin Poletti
I loveeee this place! I come often for the prime rib special and it’s always so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Grant Leuning
If you love chain restaurants but wish they had slight variations in their menu, you'll love what they've done to Hob Nob Hill. I wish I had a San Diego developer's eye, to be able to look at any place with character and to instantly gauge how quickly it can be made the same as every other mimosa-branding fad restaurant. Why would anyone want something different from the other forty generic brunch restaurants? Who doesn't want to eat the best Loco Moco for six blocks? Honestly, there should be laws against these locusts devouring every piece of unique San Diego and digesting it into the same bland paste.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 5
Greg K
We came for breakfast first thing in the morning and love the food. The cinnamon roll and spinach and mushroom quiche are both on point.The service is but a little slow when they first opened. We asked for a refill of coffee and it never happened. My wife had to get up and get the carafe off of a table that a waiter had left to fill her cup. We sat there for such a long time, waiting for someone to come over to take our order. As a matter of fact, the table beside us had checked out, and then another table was sat, and they had their order taken before we were even acknowledged. We had to ask a bus boy to ask our waitress to bring us our check. When she did bring us the check, she sat there and tapped her finger on the credit card machine waiting for us to fill out the tip and signature. This is the second time that we’ve had bad service. We honestly thought the last time we went there was a one off as far as service was concerned, but since we had bad service again today, we won’t be back. It’s a shame because the food is amazing and the restaurant has been there since the 1940s. It has a great vibe so it’s a shame that the service doesn’t align with expectations.
This place is a hidden gem! The menu is fantastic. I had the house-made corned beef hash that’s brined for hours and served with, potatoes, eggs and coffee cake as toast option - delish! The freshly squeezed juice so good. I also had the Mexican chocolate espresso coffee and a mimosa. Their bakes goods are incredible - got a peanut butter chocolate brownie to go. Did I mention bottomless mimosas for $18? A must try for brunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Housemade Corned Beef Hash
Heathe M.
Honestly, Just getting out today was a big plus. Caught the rain going out, caught in the rain coming in. Glad I didn't have to drive or cook. My friend and I were on the way to eat some italian food but, could not find a place to park in Hillcrest @ 1:30 and pouring rain. We decided to try Bankers Hill about ten minutes away south. This restaurant has been here for 80 years and has had several different names prior. As you can see see by the menus there is a lot of different food to choose from all very American. It took me about 15 minutes To make a decision. I decided on what sounded really delicious was the cream cheese strawberry pancakes for $15.00 LOL Well not quite and that's 4 stars as there was a very light smear of cream cheese, a few very thin slices of fresh strawberries and some very syrupy strawberry syrup. It was good, but nothing special. Surprising as this is also well known as a breakfast cafe. My friend had a very basic grilled cheese sandwich and fries. She said the fries and bread were good. She did enjoy her espresso which was supposed to have a whipping cream on it but, came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. ?? Our waitress was very good and attentive and very busy. The place was packed so, the noise level was super high. We were seated in a very nice comfortable booth. It is a large place and a full bar. On our way out we saw a huge labrador lying on the floor next to a couples table. We were really surprised to see not only a dog and never such a large one. On the way out I asked a cashier if they allowed dogs.She said" well, maybe sometimes". Huh? So, here's your heads up.. if you have a dog and you're thinking about bringing it here ..call in advance l o l
Michael Rivero
Definitely not to be missed neighborhood favorite! They offer a late menu from 10pm to 2am and the staff is friendly and helpful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
Wanda Brothers
I had a decent egg breakfast. And an okay cappuccino. I think the food at Copa Vida or lofty coffee is much better.Dietary restrictions: There are a few gluten free optionsParking: During busy times parking can be challengingWheelchair accessibility: It is accessible and all 1 floor
With its cozy booths and friendly staff, Hob Nob Hill is more than just a restaurant—it's a beloved gathering place where memories are made and stories are shared. From hearty breakfasts to mouthwatering dinners, every dish is crafted with care and served with a smile. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, Hob Nob Hill welcomes you with open arms and invites you to experience the magic of a true San Diego institution.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved this cozy, classy, and tasteful breakfast wizard of oz- diner theme. It was deliciois, fresh food and I loved every bit. Good place to meet with friends. Will recommend to have brunch any day!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had some of there fabulous coffee with their homemade coffeecake it was brilliant!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Classy wonderful people wonderful fear no parking to be found anywhere had to park way down the street.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Plenty of street parking. Tables inside and out. Service is friendly, but difficult to get water at the table. Food is tasty and the portions are large. Even the kids meals seems large in size. The kids meal came with choice of side, drink and scoop of ice cream. Even though the kids menu did say it came with a drink, we were charged an extra $3 for a kids drink. A bit confusing. All around a decent place to grab a bit, but took way to long to get water at the table and the kids menu cost did not add up.
Karolina the GM granted us a beautiful tour of the restaurant! We loved it ! Super clean and pretty. We ordered a variety of selections from the menu from breakfast to lunch ! Our server Raul was a dime !!! Extremely attentive and making sure we were well taken care of ! We loved every inch of this establishment! Thank you hob nob !
I picked this place to take an out of town friend because they had chilaquiles mixed with the red and green salsa as it should be! She went more classic with a waffle that was perhaps not mixed properly as the first waffle fell apart and the one served was not in its best shape either. She wished she'd had my chilaquiles! Loved the beautiful Wizard of Oz mural and the server was attentive!
I loveeee this place! I come often for the prime rib special and it’s always so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you love chain restaurants but wish they had slight variations in their menu, you'll love what they've done to Hob Nob Hill. I wish I had a San Diego developer's eye, to be able to look at any place with character and to instantly gauge how quickly it can be made the same as every other mimosa-branding fad restaurant. Why would anyone want something different from the other forty generic brunch restaurants? Who doesn't want to eat the best Loco Moco for six blocks? Honestly, there should be laws against these locusts devouring every piece of unique San Diego and digesting it into the same bland paste.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 5
We came for breakfast first thing in the morning and love the food. The cinnamon roll and spinach and mushroom quiche are both on point.The service is but a little slow when they first opened. We asked for a refill of coffee and it never happened. My wife had to get up and get the carafe off of a table that a waiter had left to fill her cup. We sat there for such a long time, waiting for someone to come over to take our order. As a matter of fact, the table beside us had checked out, and then another table was sat, and they had their order taken before we were even acknowledged. We had to ask a bus boy to ask our waitress to bring us our check. When she did bring us the check, she sat there and tapped her finger on the credit card machine waiting for us to fill out the tip and signature. This is the second time that we’ve had bad service. We honestly thought the last time we went there was a one off as far as service was concerned, but since we had bad service again today, we won’t be back. It’s a shame because the food is amazing and the restaurant has been there since the 1940s. It has a great vibe so it’s a shame that the service doesn’t align with expectations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
This place is a hidden gem! The menu is fantastic. I had the house-made corned beef hash that’s brined for hours and served with, potatoes, eggs and coffee cake as toast option - delish! The freshly squeezed juice so good. I also had the Mexican chocolate espresso coffee and a mimosa. Their bakes goods are incredible - got a peanut butter chocolate brownie to go. Did I mention bottomless mimosas for $18? A must try for brunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Housemade Corned Beef Hash
Honestly, Just getting out today was a big plus. Caught the rain going out, caught in the rain coming in. Glad I didn't have to drive or cook. My friend and I were on the way to eat some italian food but, could not find a place to park in Hillcrest @ 1:30 and pouring rain. We decided to try Bankers Hill about ten minutes away south. This restaurant has been here for 80 years and has had several different names prior. As you can see see by the menus there is a lot of different food to choose from all very American. It took me about 15 minutes To make a decision. I decided on what sounded really delicious was the cream cheese strawberry pancakes for $15.00 LOL Well not quite and that's 4 stars as there was a very light smear of cream cheese, a few very thin slices of fresh strawberries and some very syrupy strawberry syrup. It was good, but nothing special. Surprising as this is also well known as a breakfast cafe. My friend had a very basic grilled cheese sandwich and fries. She said the fries and bread were good. She did enjoy her espresso which was supposed to have a whipping cream on it but, came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. ?? Our waitress was very good and attentive and very busy. The place was packed so, the noise level was super high. We were seated in a very nice comfortable booth. It is a large place and a full bar. On our way out we saw a huge labrador lying on the floor next to a couples table. We were really surprised to see not only a dog and never such a large one. On the way out I asked a cashier if they allowed dogs.She said" well, maybe sometimes". Huh? So, here's your heads up.. if you have a dog and you're thinking about bringing it here ..call in advance l o l
Definitely not to be missed neighborhood favorite! They offer a late menu from 10pm to 2am and the staff is friendly and helpful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
I had a decent egg breakfast. And an okay cappuccino. I think the food at Copa Vida or lofty coffee is much better.Dietary restrictions: There are a few gluten free optionsParking: During busy times parking can be challengingWheelchair accessibility: It is accessible and all 1 floor
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Excellent service. Excellent food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5