Crest Cafe Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Crest Cafe, a charming little haven located at 425 Robinson Ave, San Diego, CA. Known for its cozy atmosphere and delightful breakfast and brunch offerings, Crest Cafe serves dishes crafted with care and quality ingredients.

The menu showcases an array of comforting options, including the flavorful Carolenas Corn Tortilla, filled with scrumptious scrambled eggs and fresh salsa, priced at just $11.00. For a heartier choice, indulge in the Catfish Po'Boy or the Stack, layered with fresh turkey and avocado on a buttery croissant.

Drinks like the Endless Summer Lemonade and Cava Brut Rosé perfectly complement these dishes. The atmosphere is inviting, and local reviews praise the warmth of the service and the appealing homemade meals the cafe consistently delivers. Crest Cafe is undoubtedly a hidden gem that invites you to savor the essence of homestyle cooking!

Drinks

KiKi’s Bloody Mary

Vodka, Zing Zang Bloody Mary mix

$8.50

Electric Lemonade

Vodka, Fresh Lemonade, Sparkling wine split

$9.00

Sparkling Cape

Vodka, Sparkling wine split, Splash of cranberry

$9.00

Endless Summer

Lemonade, Cava Brut Rosé

$9.00

Mimosa

Sparkling wine split with choice of Orange, Grapefruit or Tangerine juice

$7.50

Homemade Sangria

Cranberry juice, orange juice, lemonade and a splash of brandy served with our house cabernet.

$7.50

Fuzzy Sangria

Sangria with Cava Brut Rosé

$8.50

Bloody Maria

Sabe Tequila, Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix

$10.00

Skinny Margarita

Sabe Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave, Soda.

$10.00

Tequila Sunrise

Sabe Tequila, Orange & Cranberry juices.

$10.00

Paloma

Sabe Tequila, Grapefruit juice, Soda Water

$10.00

Broquel Malbec

Noble Vines Merlot

Zac Brown Pinot Noir

Tom Gore Cabernet Sauvignon

Barossa Valley Shiraz

Zin-Phomaniac Zinfandel

Polvaro Nero Red Blend

JaM Cellars Butter Chardonnay

Black Stallion Chardonnay

Santa Christina Pinot Grigio

Earth Pinot Gris

Kung Fu Riesling

Prosecco Sparkling Wine

$18.00

Campo Viego Rosé Brut Nv Cava

$18.00

Champagne

$30.00

Sparkling Wine Split

$7.00

English Breakfast

$3.50

Ceylon Supreme

$3.50

Earl Grey

$3.50

Passionfruit With Flowers

$3.50

Moroccan Green Mint

$3.50

Organic Green Sencha

$3.50

Apricot

$3.50

Blood Orange

$3.50

Freesia’s Garden

$3.50

Red Garden Chai

$3.50

New Zealand Sunnyslopes

$3.50

Ballast Point California Kolsch (San Diego)

$6.00

Green Flash West Coast IPA (San Diego, CA)

$7.50

Karl Strauss Red Trolley Ale (San Diego)

$6.50

Stone Hazy IPA

$7.50

Alesmith .394 Pale Ale

$7.00

Pizza Port Chronic Amber Ale

$7.50

Avery Brewing Co. White Rascal Belgian White Ale

$6.00

Thorn Street Barrio Lager

$6.00

Stone Buenaveza Salt Lime Lager

$6.00

Stone Buenavida Watermelon Lime Hard Seltzer

$6.00

Apple

$3.50

Grapefruit

$3.50

Orange

$3.50

Tangerine

$4.50

Cranberry

$3.50

V-8

$3.50

Fresh Lemonade

$3.50

Arnold Palmer

$3.50

Pellegrino Water

$4.50

Milk

$2.50

Fresh Brewed Iced Tea

Ceylon/Passionfruit

$3.00

Fresh Brewed Herbal Iced Tea

Chai/Blood Orange

$3.00

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange Root Beer, Dr. Pepper

$3.00

Classic Chocolate Egg Cream

$2.50

Milk Shakes/Malts

$5.50

Orange Or Root Beer Float

$4.00

Affogato

2 scoops of vanilla ice cream, topped with coffee beans & a shot of espresso

$5.50

Italian Soda

Strawberry, Lemonade Strawberry Lemonade, Cherry, Cherry Almond, Cherry Coke

$3.50

Coffee

$3.00

Espresso

$3.00

Extra Shot

$1.50

Cappuccino

$4.50

Cafe Latte

$4.50

Caramel Vanilla Latte

$5.50

Hazelnut Latte

$5.50

Milky Way Latte

$5.50

Snickers Latte

$5.50

Vanilla Latte

$5.50

White Chocolate Almond Latte

$5.50

Almond Mocha

$5.50

Cafe Mocha

$5.50

Tuxedo Mocha

$5.50

Mexican Hot Chocolate

$4.00

Loose Hot Tea

$4.00

Crest Cafe Special

Two eggs with either potatoes & toast OR short stack pancakes. Served with your choice of bacon, spicy chicken sausage link, Canadian bacon, pork sausage patties or ham.

$13.50

Regular Or Steel Cut Oatmeal

Served with raisins & chopped walnuts

$6.00

Fresh Berry & Yogurt Parfait

With layers of crunchy granola, low fat vanilla yogurt & fresh seasonal fruit

$7.50

Sunrise Salmon

Fresh grilled salmon, chives, red onions & capers

$16.00

Mediterranean

Feta cheese, artichokes, tomatoes & spinach

$16.00

Hangover

Fresh jalapeños, avocado, spicy chicken sausage & jack cheese, topped with chimichurri sauce

$16.00

Western

Ham, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, & cheddar cheese

$16.00

Ortega

Ortega chile, salsa fresca, hot pepper jack cheese & spicy chicken sausage

$16.00

The Shrimp

Sauteed shrimp & jack cheese with your choice of Spanish or hollandaise sauce served on the side

$18.00

Meat Lovers

Chicken sausage, bacon, ham & cheddar cheese

$16.00

Robinson Avenue

Bacon, spinach, tomatoes & swiss cheese

$16.00

Chicken Cobb

Chicken breast, avocado, bacon, tomatoes, & bleu cheese crumbles

$16.50

Veggie

Avocado, tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, & jack cheese

$14.00

Spinach

Spinach, cream cheese, & sauteed mushrooms

$14.00

Buttermilk Or Honeywheat Pancakes

Midwestern Madness

Bacon buttermilk pancakes topped with two eggs any style

$15.00

Pancake Sampler

3 mini pancakes: power, chocolate chip and lemon ricotta

$13.50

Lemon Ricotta Buttermilk Pancakes

Fresh lemon zest mixed with ricotta cheese & pancake batter. Topped with fresh strawberries & bananas

$14.00

Power Pancakes

Cottage cheese, almonds & oats in whole wheat pancakes, topped with fresh blackberries

$13.50

French Toast

$12.00

Raspberry Ricotta French Toast

Fresh raspberries, with a vanilla, honey & orange zest infused whipped cream

$14.50

Crème Brûlée French Toast

Our thick French toast with whipped cream & fresh strawberries topped with our Crème Brûlée sauce

$13.50

Orange Marmalade French Toast

Stuffed with a special blend of cream cheese, orange marmalade, nutmeg, & cinnamon. Served with orange syrup

$13.00

Apple Cinnamon French Toast

Thinly sliced Granny Smith apples, cooked in sugar & cinnamon, placed atop French toast

$13.00

Sam The Cooking Guy’s Blueberry Biscuit Bundt French Toast

Slices of lemon soaked buttermilk biscuits baked in a bundt pan with blueberries & made into French toast. Served with blueberry syrup

$13.00

Classic Belgian Waffle

$10.50

Chicken & Waffles

Spicy honey glazed breaded chicken breast & waffles

$15.50

Chocolate Belgian Waffle

$12.50

Macadamia & Caramelized Banana Belgian Waffle

$13.50

Monte Cristo Breakfast Plank

Ham, turkey, melted swiss & gouda cheeses stuffed in between two pieces of French toast smeared with raspberry jam

$13.50

Cafe Eggs

Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, scallions, your choice of bacon or Canadian bacon, served in a croissant with potatoes or fresh fruit.

$15.00

Morning Scrambled Sandwich

Scrambled eggs, avocado, fresh mushrooms, jack & cheddar cheeses, bacon, scallions, & tomatoes on the toast of your choice with potatoes or fruit.

$15.00

Steak Or Pork Chops & Eggs

Choice of top sirloin or pork chops with two eggs any style, potatoes & toast.

$28.00

Eggs Benedict Or Florentine

Two poached eggs laid over an English muffin with Canadian bacon or fresh raw spinach. Topped with hollandaise sauce. Served with potatoes.

$16.00

Ruben's Benedict

Two poached eggs, pastrami, sauerkraut, 1000 island hollandaise sauce on toasted rye. Served with potatoes.

$16.00

Tuscan Benedict

Two poached eggs atop a croissant, sliced ham & asparagus. Topped with sundried tomato cream sauce with herbs. Served with potatoes.

$16.00

Mexican Benedict

Two poached eggs on an English muffin. Topped with chorizo sauce, cilantro, scallions, avocado & feta cheese. Served with potatoes.

$16.00

Veggie Breakfast Mess

Veggie chili, topped with breakfast potatoes, jalapeño cheese, salsa fresca, & avocado. Served with toast.

$12.50

Angus Beef Hash

Angus ground beef, sundried tomatoes, bell peppers, spinach, potatoes. Topped with two eggs any style. Served with fresh fruit & toast.

$15.00

Pastrami Hash

Pastrami, two eggs any style atop potatoes, butternut squash, leeks & garlic. Served with fresh fruit & toast.

$15.00

Avocado Toast

Multigrain toast smothered with avocado, lemon rind and chopped radishes. Topped with cream cheese scrambled eggs & scallions. Served with your choice of side

$15.00

Breakfast Tacos

With chorizo and scrambled eggs, bell peppers, onions & topped with guacamole and jack cheese. Served with refried beans & jicama cole slaw.

$15.00

Chilaquiles

Four Chile chilaquiles with homemade corn tortilla chips, breakfast potatoes with onions, bell peppers, cilantro, feta cheese, sour cream & scrambled eggs. Served with a side of tortillas.

$13.00

Breakfast Burrito

A large flour tortilla stuffed with scrambled eggs, avocado, salsa fresca & refried beans. Topped with jack cheese & sour cream.

$15.00

Machaca

Chopped onions & tomatoes with scrambled eggs & your choice of freshly baked turkey, shredded pork, shredded top sirloin or chorizo. Served with salsa fresca, refried beans & tortillas.

$13.00

Cabo Quesadilla

Flour tortilla stuffed wuth scrambled eggs, bacon, cilantro, hash browns & Monterey jack. Served with tomatillo salsa verde & sour cream.

$16.00

Huevos Ranchero

Two over easy eggs placed on a corn tortilla & smothered in our spicy Spanish sauce. Served with beans, guacamole, sour cream & tortillas.

$14.00

Carolenas Corn Tortilla

A light breakfast of corn tortillas filled with scrambled eggs, fresh salsa, jalapeño jack cheese & avocado. Served with mango salsa.

$11.00

Yucatan Tostadas

Fried corn tortillas, black bean chorizo mixture, avocado, Monterey jack & salsa fresca. Served with your choice of two eggs any style or chicken breast & a side of mango salsa.

$14.00

Fresh Fruit

Homemade Granola With Sliced Banana

$7.00

Fresh Buttery Croissant

$4.00

Home Fries/Hash Browns

$4.00

Bacon

$5.00

Spicy Chicken Or Pork Sausage

$5.00

Homemade Biscuits & Sausage Gravy

$5.00

Cottage Cheese & Tomatoes

$5.00

Two Eggs

Served Any Style

$5.00

Onion Loaf

Beer battered & deep fried.

$6.50

Homemade Soup Of The Day

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Crest Dinner Salad

Avocado, cucumbers, tomatoes, mushrooms, field greens with red cabbage & julienne carrots.

$8.50

Iceberg Wedge

Bleu cheese crumbleds, bleu cheese dressing, tomatoes & chopped bacon.

$12.50

Sliders With Homemade Chips

Angus beef (3) mixed with garlic, sundried tomatoes, basil, red onions & choice of cheese.

$13.50

Veggie Chili

A hearty mixture of onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, garbanzo & kidney beans, herbs & spices. Topped with red onion & jack cheese.

$10.00

Fried Mozzarella

A slab of fresh cut mozzarella, lightly breaded & served on top of marinara sauce.

$8.50

Stuffed Jalapeños

Jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese, rolled in cracker crumbs & deep fried to a golden brown.

$8.50

Fresh Mango & Brie Quesadilla

Served with salsa fresca.

$12.50

Nutter Grilled Cheese

Cheddar cheese, bacon, crunchy peanut butter & raspberry jam.

$8.50

Chicken & Veggie Quesadilla

Chicken marinated in orange juice, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper & paprika. In a flour tortilla with corn, onions, zucchini, jack & cheddar cheeses. Served with salsa verde.

$13.50

Hog Heaven Battered French Fries

With pulled pork, caramelized onion, cheddar cheese & BBQ sauce.

$14.00

Chicken Strips & Fries

$13.50

Cowboy Hotdog

Bacon, gouda cheese, onions, BBQ sauce. Served with fries.

$11.00

Cecelia's Chopped Salad

Chopped turkey, mangoes, walnuts, gorgonzola cheese, jicama, apples & spinach.

$16.00

Chicken Mojo

Garlic, cumin & orange juice marinated chicken breast, Romaine lettuce, fresh mangoes, oranges, cucumbers & tomatoes.

$16.00

BBQ Chicken Ranchero

BBQ chicken breast sliced atop romaine with corn, black beans, cheddar cheese, tomatoes & red bell peppers.

$17.00

Mediterranean Chicken

Beets, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes on a bed of romaine. Topped with feta cheese & marinated chicken breast.

$16.00

Gorgonzola Chicken Spinach

Fresh spinach tossed with caramelized pecans, red onions, mushrooms & gorgonzola cheese

$17.00

Crest Chicken Cobb

Parmesan & mozzarella cheese, green onions, mushrooms, artichoke hearts & marinated chicken breast on a bed of field greens

$18.00

Hot Chicken

A marinated chicken breast, tomatoes, avocado, red onions, cucumber & bleu cheese crumbles on our field greens

$17.00

Chicken Artichoke

Parmesan & mozzarella cheese, green onions, mushrooms, artichoke hearts & marinated chicken breast on a bed of field greens

$17.00

5th Avenue

Plain & simple.

$12.50

Ruben's

Our 5th Avenue burger with cheese.

$15.00

Billy's

Sautéed mushrooms, onions & swiss cheese.

$16.00

Baba Louie

Ortega chile, jack cheese & guacamole.

$16.50

Butter

Half pound of fresh lean ground beef, stuffed with garlic, tarragon, basil, & parsley butter. Topped with cheddar cheese, garlic mayonnaise (made with a dash of paprika, cayenne & cumin).

$15.00

Oui Oui

Aged bleu cheese crumbles under melted jack cheese.

$15.50

Stuffed BBQ Bacon

Angus beef stuffed with cheddar cheese & chopped bacon. Topped with more cheddar cheese & chopped bacon. Topped with more cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce & onion rings.

$19.00

Uptown

Avocado, tomato, cheese & fresh mushrooms.

$16.50

Balboa

Crisp honey cured bacon & cheddar cheese.

$16.50

The Ultimate

12 ounce Angus burger mixed with sundried tomatoes, onions, parsley & homemade teriyaki sauce. Topped with bacon, your choice of cheese & sprinkled with our homemade beer bettered onion rings.

$21.00

Patty Melt

Grilled rye stuffed with a burger, cheddar cheese & grilled onions.

$14.00

Crest

Fresh jalapeño peppers & jalapeño cheese.

$15.50

Fresh Salmon Burger

Fresh salmon combined with capers, tarragon, horseradish & fresh lemon juice topped with avocado.

$15.50

Popper

Stuffed with cream cheese, mozzarella and Swiss cheeses, bacon and jalapeños

$18.50

Cold Turkey Meatloaf

Two thick slices of our homemade turkey meatloaf with lettuce, tomato, red onion & avocado on a brioche bun.

$14.50

Soup, Salad, Sandwich

Choice of veggie crestwich, B.T.C.A., or tuna melt with a cup of soup & salad.

$14.50

The Stack

Stacks of fresh baked turkey, ham, tomatoes, avocado & onion, on a large croissant. Served with fresh fruit.

$14.00

Turkey Spears

Slices of oven roasted turkey breast, cheddar cheese and asparagus spears layered on grilled sourdough bread. Served with a side of thousand island dressing

$13.50

BBQ Chicken

A sliced chicken breast sautéed in a spicy BBQ sauce.

$13.50

Mexican Chicken Torta

Marinated chicken breast served on our authentic telera roll. Topped with guacamole, sour cream, salsa & fresh cilantro.

$15.50

Monterey Chicken

A chicken breast topped with honey cured bacon, swiss & jack cheese.

$13.50

Tuna Melt

White albacore tuna salad & slices of cheddar cheese.

$13.00

Chicken Breast Or Turkey Club

Chicken breast or slices of oven baked turkey, bacon & swiss cheese with lettuce & tomato.

$13.50

Italian Dip

Our home cooked sliced roast beef with swiss cheese & grilled onions heated on a cheese-buttered Italian roll & served au jus.

$13.50

Pesto Veggie

Grilled onions, red & green bell peppers, fresh basil, then topped with mozzarella cheese. Served with pesto on the side.

$13.50

Hot Mexican Roast Beef

Home cooked roast beef, melted jalapeño cheese, avocado & salsa fresca.

$13.50

B.T.C.A

Bacon, Tomato, Cheese & Avocado.

$13.50

Turkey & Brie

Oven baked turkey, melted brie & sautéed onions.

$13.00

Portabello

Sautéed portabello mushrooms, onions, spice mix, stuffed in grilled whole wheat. Topped with swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato & tahini-ranch sauce.

$14.00

Cubana Sandwich

Telera roll stuffed with pulled pork, ham, kosher pickle spears, jack cheese & orange juice vinaigrette.

$14.50

Orange Achiote Pulled Pork

Cooked in an orange mop sauce; rubbed in an achiote seasoning paste & served on a telera roll layered with avocado, jicama coleslaw, queso fresco, cilantro & onion.

$15.50

Grilled Pastrami

Hot pastrami, Swiss cheese & sauerkraut on rye bread.

$14.00

Herb Crusted Chicken

Lettuce, tomato, jack cheese & sun-dried tomato mayo on a telera roll

$16.50

East Texas Fried Chicken

A chicken breast dredged in batter made with garlic, jalapeños, buttermilk & tabasco.

$17.00

Italiano Chicken

Breaded and sauteed in olive oil, topped with garlic, tomatoes, artichoke hearts & melted mozzarella.

$20.00

Brad's Chicken Piccata

Breaded & sautéed in butter, chardonnay, lemon juice, capers & tarragon.

$17.00

Pork Chops

BBQ Bacon Meatloaf

Angus, bacon, BBQ sauce, bell peppers, onions, garlic & tomatoes.

$18.50

Turkey Meatloaf

Ground turkey, bell peppers, onions, garlic & tomatoes.

$16.00

Fish & Chips

A full pound of fresh breaded tilapia fish, deep fried in canola oil. Served with our fresh cut french fries & tartar sauce. (Fish may have small bones).

$17.00

Pan Fried Spicy Catfish

Fresh catfish coated with our own spice blend, pan fried to perfection. (Can be pan fried without spices).

$17.50

Flat Iron Chimichurri

6 oz. flat iron steak is topped with cilantro, parsley, garlic, oregano & jalapeño sauce. Served with refried beans & jicama coleslaw with a side of tortillas.

$28.00

Open Faced Top Sirloin

9 oz. center cut steak topped with gorgonzola butter and served atop our grilled Italian roll. Served with french fries & jicama coleslaw.

$26.00

Catfish Po'Boy

Seasoned, breaded & fried catfish on a soft telera roll. Smothered with garlic mayo, stuffed with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes & chopped pickles. Served with Jicama coleslaw.

$17.00

Beer Brisket Chili

Topped with sour cream, cilantro, onion, Jack cheese & sliced avocado. Served with tortillas.

$15.50

Not Your Grandma’s Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken breast, mushrooms, bell peppers, baked in a spicy white wine cream sauce topped with a lemon pastry crust. Served with salad

$16.00

Macaroni & Cheese

Rigatoni, jack, cheddar & parmesan cheese oven baked casserole style. Served with salad.

$13.50

Garlic Chicken With Bacon

Linguine, garlic, grilled chicken breast with bacon & parmesan. Fresh tomatoes, basil & green bell peppers tossed in olive oil & butter.

$18.00

Bubbles

Linguine in a gorgonzola cream sauce, with ham, fresh pears & caramelized pecans.

$16.50

Jalapeño Chicken

Linguine with sautéed red & green bell peppers, red onion, fresh jalapeños & topped with grated Parmesan. 7oz broiled chicken breast tossed in heavy cream, black pepper & white wine.

$20.00

Spinach Pesto Rigatoni With Chicken Sausage

Sautéed chicken sausage, tomato, garlic in olive oil, salt & pepper. Tossed in penne pasta, spinach pesto, fresh spinach. Topped with grated Parmesan & pine nuts.

$18.50

Lemon Cake

$7.50

Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

$7.50

Crème Brûlée

$7.50

Butterscotch Pecan Apple Crunch

$7.50

Chocolate Chip Pie

$7.50

Chocolate Espresso Brownie Sundae

$8.50

Carrot Cake

$7.50

Chocolate Flourless Cake

$7.50

Peach Cobbler

$7.50

Deep Dish Apple Pie

$7.50

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