Aunt Emma's Pancakes

Aaron Linsdau Thriller Author· 3 months ago

My family has come here many times over the years, and we have always enjoyed the food and welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant has updated and changed a bit over time, but the core experience still feels like classic home-cooked comfort food. As the author of The Grant Colson Thriller Series and the Maui Desire Romance Series, I always appreciate longtime local restaurants with history and personality, and Aunt Emma’s Pancakes has been a Chula Vista fixture for generations. One of the best parts is the mix of traditional American breakfast dishes alongside a strong South-of-the-Border menu. My favorite is the chilaquiles, which are excellent and definitely not something I can make properly at home. The service has consistently been friendly and attentive, and the restaurant sits on a very active corner at E Street and Woodlawn Avenue, giving the place a lively local feel. Parking is

Roberto Robles· 5 months ago

We had a great breakfast at Aunt Emma's Pancakes this morning! The place has a nice, casual vibe and the service was friendly and efficient. I ordered the Eggs with Chorizo and my wife got the Spinach and Mushroom Omelet. Both dishes were delicious and full of flavor. The chorizo was perfectly seasoned and spicy, mixed beautifully with the eggs. The omelet was fluffy, packed with fresh spinach and mushrooms that gave it a really nice touch. The portions were generous and everything came hot and fresh. Highly recommended!

Tattyana Andersen· 4 months ago

Staff were really nice but the food was mid. Scrambled eggs weren’t cooked all the way and parts of it were cold. The syrup was 75% water and barely tasted like maple, I had to drench my dry pancakes in it. Definitely not worth the wait.

CR· 5 months ago

Food was amazing, and no wait at all to get a table. Parking was difficult but we managed. Lots of food for the price and the value is great. Service was slow for how little people were here, other than that a must-go breakfast spot in SD.

Ben Montoya· 7 months ago

Stopped by for breakfast super delicious. Bit of a wait, about 20 minutes. Parking is a challenge . I hate that people bring dogs to a restaurant. Someone brought their dog and was told about their policy and the level of entitlement is mind-boggling. They had the nerve to put the dog on the furniture to sit. Since when is this acceptable?

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