Hey Ambie,
While I’ve never tried Perry’s Cafe (It’s the restaurant that you see at the intersection of the 5 + 8 that just says “Breakfast” on the roof, but I always see 18 wheel trucks there, so you know that it must be good and cheap.
Favorites I have tried,
Mission – North Park or Mission Beach – Mission Coffee in PB
Broken Yolk – Hhhmmmm. – P.B.
Cafe 222 – Island Ave Downtown
Omelette Factory – Santee
Bread and Cie – Hillcrest (Great Scones)
Crest Cafe – Hillcrest
St. Tropez – 7 Locations – It’s MOSTLY a hit (I’ve had a few ….)
Antique Row Cafe – Normal Heights and Lemon Grove – 7+
Keep in mind that with the exception of Broken Yolk, I have had long waits at most of the other places listed (especially on the weekends – but even before 10am during the week.).
All are inexpensive with Crest Cafe and Mission topping out the lists with $8-10 breakfast at the top. Rest are all about $6-7.
Almost all will have a coupon either in the San Diego Reader or on their website.
If someone mentions “Big Kitchen” and food in the same breath, run as fast as you can – AWAY! I have lived here for 19 years and I have been there three times and found the place dirty and disgusting – but my friends all think it’s the bomb!
Good Eating,
James in San Diego