Penfold's
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About Penfold's
En Penfold's, te damos la bienvenida a un ambiente alegre y relajado donde disfrutar de auténtica comida reconfortante. Somos un clásico de Temecula para empezar el día con energía, ofreciendo desde deliciosas hamburguesas hasta irresistibles desayunos. Con una valoración de 4.6/5, te invitamos a de...
En Penfold's, te damos la bienvenida a un ambiente alegre y relajado donde disfrutar de auténtica comida reconfortante. Somos un clásico de Temecula para empezar el día con energía, ofreciendo desde deliciosas hamburguesas hasta irresistibles desayunos. Con una valoración de 4.6/5, te invitamos a descubrir por qué somos el lugar favorito de tantos.
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Penfold's is a popular breakfast spot known for its friendly staff, generous portions, and home-style cooking. Many reviewers mention the chicken fried steak, biscuits and gravy, and the gigantic cinnamon roll. It's a local favorite with a welcoming atmosphere.
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Tip: Arrive before 9:00 am on weekdays for breakfast specials. Be prepared for a packed house during peak hours, but the service is quick.
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Penfold's Temecula Reviews
I’ve been eating here a year and love this place! Exceptional service , incredible food , and very friendly owners & staff . Biscuits and gravy are unbeatable along with the plate called the mess. The coffee is also very good.
Perfect breakfast and lunch place. Throwback dining room meticulously maintained. Extensive and thorough menu. Excellent food quality throughout. Killer bloody Mary's. Fair prices, ample portions. This is a template for how to run a successful restaurant. Stop by and see why.
Great service..good breakfast selection...it's like a retro place
This place is Fast, Friendly and not expensive!!! Try the Vegie omelet. It's great!
We have been going to Penfolds for years and it does not disappoint! Family owned and operated and the owners and staff really take care of their customers. They offer inside and outside shaded dining, great food, fabulous menu, delicious coffee, attentive service, fair prices, we would highly recommend.
Pendold's Cafe truly stands out as a delightful spot for anyone who appreciates excellent food paired with attentive service. From the moment you step inside, the warm and welcoming atmosphere invites you to relax and enjoy what promises to be a memorable meal. The cafe shines particularly brightly with its bakery offerings, which are both inventive and irresistibly delicious. A must-try is their Cinnamon Roll French Toast, which perfectly balances sweet, cinnamon-spiced flavors with a fluffy, comforting texture. Whether you're here for a quick bite or a leisurely brunch, Pendold's Cafe is sure to impress with its culinary delights and charming ambiance.
1st time there. Highly recommend it. Great,food,service,and atmosphere. Will definitely go back
Great cafe! Highly recommend their breakfasts. The food is on point— just what you want for a diner! And the portions are generous. The staff is very friendly and the service is very nice. Will definitely a great way to start the day before wine tasting!
The food was great, I had the cowboy chicken fried steak honestly this could have fed 2 to 3 people it came with 3 eggs home fries and a side of biscuits and gravy my sister had the fried chicken and waffles that also came with eggs I should have taken pictures beforehand but couldn't wait to dig in they have an amazing menu and the service is awesome....This is a truly a treasure and must try if you want to try a new spot they are open until 3pm
A must experience in Temecula! Best service in town! Great food and reasonable servings and prices.
I absolutely love this place! I have only eaten breakfast here. But all the stuff for breakfast is amazing. Try " The Mess" . Everything in it but the kitchen sink. All scrambled up. And the biscuits and gravy are delicious. Very much like you are eating at someone's grandmother's house.
My family and I really enjoy eating at this old town Temecula staple. Penfold's Cafe & Bakery is warm and inviting. The staff is always friendly and prompt. The food at Penfold's is really good. I recently had their Cowboy Chicken Fried Steak (breakfast). I have had this dish before and recall the meat and bread having more flavor. This time it was somewhat tasteless. Everything else was great.
Awesome food Atmosphere is warm friendly and the service impeccable on time never late and fast .
We randomly picked this place for breakfast hoping it to be good. It turned out great. We were seated within minutes and served immediately. The place had a nice atmosphere and the service was pretty good too. The server got the extras needed for breakfast even without us asking for it, that was quite efficient. I liked the food too. We had ordered omelet without cheese and waffle. The omelet was made very nicely with no extra oil or cheese, which felt really good.
After decades of knowing this place existed, we finally decided to stop in and check it out. I'm over the moon happy that we did. The food was incredible, honestly, the best I've had out in quite a while. Our server, Leah, was an absolute gem. She was informative, helpful, and had zero problem with spending a little time explaining the menu, or just shooting the breeze for a second. I ordered the Giant Cinnamon Roll French Toast (by Leah's advice), and actually did a happy dance in my seat 💕 I honestly can't say enough about how awesome our experience was this morning. After having a tough morning already, it was a breath of fresh air. Thank you to EVERYONE at Penfold's, you guys made it absolutely amazing.
Wow, Really.....this place is simply amazing found this by chance, my son was competing in a wrestling tournament at Temecula valley HS down the street the chicken fried steak is the best I have ever had try the cowboy. Everything we have ordered has been wonderful I will continue to drive down from riverside at least once a month.
Absolutely great!! We highly recommend this place. The atmosphere, the great and fast service from the servers, specially Kiera! who was very attentive and friendly and of course the food! We had the Hollan Dazze omellette and the giant cinnamon french toast to share and it was delicious!! Tasty and huge portions! We will be back soon :)
Went here for my first time and was greatly impressed with the size of the plates. If you get there during busy times, look at the plates people have ordered. The menu do not have photos.
Loved Penfold's Cafe!!! Absolutely amazing find. Clean restaurant EXTREMELY Friendly and attentive staff and the food portions are out of this world!! I met clients there and got a really fun dish called "The Mess". It's made eggs, hash browns, onions, spinach, mushrooms, peppers and ground beef all scrambled into one big "Mess" and topped with Jack , Cheddar cheese and salsa. The baked goods though is where it's at! They had quite possibly the largest Cinnamon roll I've ever seen in my life! All so delicious too! So if you're in the Temecula area be sure and give them a try. Very highly recommended!!!
The steak and eggs was delicious! The cinnamon bun and biscuit with gravy were delicious but man. They were enormous 😆 🤣
We were looking for a good place to have breakfast on a recent visit to the Temecula area and we found Penfold's while walking from our Hotel to the Old Town area. We decided to have breakfast here. I had an omelet and my wife some simple bacon and eggs, some biscuits and gravy and a couple of coffees. The food was delicious and service was excellent. We were happy to have found this restaurant. We will be back when visiting Temecula. Highly recommended
As of right now, this is my favorite place to eat in Temecula. Comfort food and breakfast galore. Everything tastes amazing. Even a simple bowl of oatmeal. I’ve had eggs, waffles, sausage, etc. so much to choose from. They even have a neat gift shop. Staff is nice and the place is clean. Will be eating here again.
Came here for the first time on our way to a spa day. Breakfast was delicious and generous. Sat at the bar because it was crowded, but that was the best spot because we got to see all the delicious food being ordered. Ordered Ortega omelette with ham and avocado, veggie omelette with Hollandaise sauce and chicken fried steak breakfast. Staff was super friendly. Brought out a huge cinnamon role with candles for our friend. Made you feel like home. Shout out to our waitress who's turning 60 on 7/24🙂. Best of all, they have mimosas🍾🥂🍾.
Highly recommend this restaurant. Food is great. Staff is very helpful. Faith was able to sit our whole party very quickly!
Such good food, the biscuits and gravy is delicious and everything the table got was quality. Good prices and nice staff, little wait but worth it.
Another great experience at Penfolds. I had an omelet and it was tasty! My family had a mix of lunch and breakfast items and everyone was happy! Our waitress Rikki was wonderful too. The customer service is always top notch!
Great place to be. Amazing food and pastries. Especially love the Bob’s breakfast sandwich. Basically all the breakfast foods put into one. Like all great restaurants, it could get pretty crowded on weekends so keep that in mind before going. Regardless, an unforgettable experience.
Cool old school diner feel. Great for breakfast. Usually crowded, so it's best to get there early. I love “The Mess” - so good. Wife and kids love the giant cinnamon roll and the hot chocolate. Service is always good. A local gem.
Been going to this place for about 20 years, it's still just as good! Friendly, attentive wait staff, a fun peg game you can play at the table, and of course really good food! Highly recommended!
The food was delicious, reasonably priced, and the portions were very generous. Husband got the country fried steak with eggs while I had the California burrito. Both were very good. The kid's menu also had ample food for our toddler and he enjoyed his half waffle, egg, & sausage. The atmosphere was nice and cozy. The staff was very welcoming and accommodating. Our server, Regina was awesome! She attended our every need and was very kind. Would definitely come again!
Was your average dinner like experience but enjoyed the food a lot more than I thought I would. I got a breakfast burrito and it's often dry at places like this but I loved it. Was delicious. Staff was amazing and attentive.
The portion sizes are huge! My family and I come here often, it's an amazing place for breakfast or brunch. The cinnamon roll is large and great for sharing. The staff is friendly and the place has a nice atmosphere.
Had lunch with relatives while visiting Temecula. The perfect place to have a good meal, talk and just enjoy the experience. Extremely helpful, courteous and friendly service. All three of us had different meals from an large and diverse menu. All agreed the food was excellent and tasty and no one left hungry. Overall a pleasant and satisfying dining experience.
The place was super busy but we were seated right away. The servers were all nice and attentive. I got the machaca superb which is grilled bell peppers and onion and egg with shredded beef on a plate with homestyle salsa, guacamole and tortillas. Hubby got the giant cinnamon roll French toast with hash browns. It came with a steak knife if that tells you anything about the size of it. Everything was really yummy and the portions were huge. And of course we got a giant pecan sticky bun to go. I would definitely recommend and if I'm back in the area I would definitely go back.
Gotta say, think their pastries are a tad bit more worth the visit over the food. They didn't have a particular type of omelet ingredient but offered to have a choice of any other omelet. Chose the chorizo omelet, it was, eh? Coffee was good but only had vanilla creamer. The mimosa was strong, mixed with a little cranberry, it was great. Water tastes tap. Another choice they gave over toast was a blueberry muffin. Couldn't have a pancake, so figure we'd try it.....and wow! Won me over. Couldn't imagine what their infamous giant cinnamon buns taste like. The restaurant inside has an old-school trucker stop vibe from the 90s, but we liked it. Felt like home. Felt personalable. Can't help but want to support the hometown small businesses, and this is another restaurant worth stopping in on n giving that support over the Dennys right across the street. Try it out
Tried this place for the first time today, and it was good. The hashbrowns were nice and crispy. I highly recommend the Cinnamon roll. it's big, so make sure you share. My wife said the Arnold Palmers are really good. I tried the multi grain pancakes, and my son got the French Toast breakfast sandwich, and my wife got the burger. The food and service were great, I definitely recommend this place.
Wow such an amazing atmosphere and food. I love the jellycat collection it is so cute 😍. They have diet Dr pepper which is very uncommon for restaurants. I got the cinnamon roll French toast and it was the size of my head. It was super good but after I ate like half of it it started getting really dry but I don't think it's intended to eat the whole thing. The restaurant was very fun inside the had a Bob's big boy statue and it was so fun to visit. Definitely recommend!
Place is always super good. Customer service wasnt as good as other times. Our waitress seems a little bothered when we asked her for more napkins and some other stuff. Luckily the supervisor or manager on duty came by and we were able to ask her for the stuff we needed. But overall the food was great like always. I think the cooks don't get recognized as much as they should but the breakfast was on point!! We loved it! Will be back because of the good
Home cooked mama feel food. My son loves coming here above all else in town. Crowded but can sit at bar. Coffee comes faster there anyway.
home cooked mama feel food. My son loves coming here above all else in town. Crowded but can sit at bar. Coffee comes faster there anyway.
Home cooked mama feel food. My son loves coming here above all else in town. Crowded but can sit at bar. coffee comes faster there anyway.
Place is very comfy and cute with delicious comfort food. Lauran was very helpful and a great server. Will come back soon
Place is very comfy and cute with delicious comfort food. Lauran was very helpful and a great server. Will come back soon
Place is very comfy and cute with delicious comfort food. Lauran was very helpful and a great server. Will come back soon
My family sometimes meets here for late breakfast as it's sort of halfway between where they live and San Diego. The location is super close to the freeway, making it simple to access. There's a good…
My family sometimes meets here for late breakfast as it's sort of halfway between where they live and San Diego. The location is super close to the freeway, making it simple to access. There's a …
Walked in during the week and the place was packed. I could see why....\n\nGreat Food\nGreat service\nPortions are huge!!
Always a good time coming here. The food is always freshly made and gives you that homemade feeling. The folks working here always provide top tier service and are more than helpful whenever orderi…
Penfolds is my favorite local breakfast spot. Everything is good. My go to is the chicken fried steak or New York strip. Great value for the price. That staff are all friendly and getting after i…
Penfolds is my favorite local breakfast spot. Everything is good. My go to is the chicken fried steak or New York strip. Great value for the price. That staff are all friendly and getting after it.…
Penfolds is my favorite local breakfast spot. Everything is good. My go to is the chicken fried steak or New York strip. Great value for the price. That staff are all friendly and getting after…
The food was so good! Very home-style breakfast if that's what you're looking for. The cinnamon roll is worth it please get it!! Service was so friendly & fast! \nI wish they still sold the mugs as…
Looking for a breakfast spot today and found this place and absolutely no disappointment . I ordered the chicken fried steak and the biscuits and gravy 10 out of 10 . Wife got two pancakes two …
We heard rumors of a gigantic cinnamon roll at Penfolds cafe, so naturally we had to confirm if the rumor was true. Despite the Saturday morning chaos, we were seated instantly. Winning!!\n\nWe imm…
First visit here. Walked over while my car was getting worked on. Sat at the counter and had pancakes, eggs, bacon, and coffee.\nFood and coffee were both excellent! Nancy was great with the serv…
If you've got an appetite, Penfold's cafe is the place for you. The servings are plenty generous and service is topnotch!!!\nTheir Biscuits and Gravy - to die for!\nNostalgic little trinkets all ar…
We come to Penfold's cafe 1 to 3 times everytime we travel to Southern California. Always delicious food, excellent service and good prices. Never disappoints.
I LOVE Penfolds Cafe! The Servers are the BEST you will EVER find!! The menu is AMAZING! The freshest ingredients cooked PERFECT!! The baked goods are INCREDIBLE! Nick the owner/ manager makes s…
I LOVE Penfolds cafe! The Servers are the BEST you will EVER find!! The menu is AMAZING! The freshest ingredients cooked PERFECT!! The baked goods are INCREDIBLE! Nick the owner/ manager makes…
Great breakfast! Build your own omelet for my sweetheart and a really great fruit plate with a bagel for me. The biscuits and gravy order was huge and quite good. Right next to our hotel it was an…
Great breakfast! Build your own omelet for my sweetheart and a really great fruit plate with a bagel for me. The biscuits and gravy order was huge and quite good. Right next to our hotel i…
Great breakfast! Build your own omelet for my sweetheart and a really great fruit plate with a bagel for me. The biscuits and gravy order was huge and quite good. Right next to our hotel it was …
Temecula is halfway between her house and mine, so my sister and I meet at Penfold's. The food is dependable and Good. Service is great, the staff and the atmosphere very friendly, yet not intrus…
Temecula is halfway between her house and mine, so my sister and I meet at Penfold's. The food is dependable and Good. Service is great, the staff and the atmosphere very friendly, yet not intrus…
Temecula is halfway between her house and mine, so my sister and I meet at Penfold's. The food is dependable and Good. service is great, the staff and the atmosphere very friendly, yet not intr…
Great casual dining restaurant with extensive breakfast options and lunch menu. The albondigas soup was great, my wife also enjoyed her sandwich
Great casual dining restaurant with extensive breakfast options and lunch menu. The albondigas soup was great, my wife also enjoyed her sandwich
I love my Penfolds cafe Temecula. I’m a long….. time patron. Fun decorated & TERRIFIC Servers. The breakfast is SO fresh! If you get in before 9:00am weekdays, there are breakfast specials….. I…
I love my Penfolds Cafe Temecula. I’m a long….. time patron. Fun decorated & TERRIFIC Servers. The breakfast is SO fresh! If you get in before 9:00am weekdays, there are breakfast specials…..…
Had a very enjoyable breakfast at Penfold this morning. Arrived bright an early and was greeted by the friendly staff. It seemed like everyone there knew each other, must be a favorite for locals. …
Great service from the hostess to the waitress……….. was told there’s a 25 minute wait, was seated in 15 , great app for telling you how much longer you have to wait. Waitress was friendly and v…
Wonderful staff and fanatic food. Quick service with great atmosphere. Our family loved all the dishes and we will return.
Very good American style food. They are known for their cinnamon rolls which are good. However, order the cinnamon roll French toast. It is amazing. Much softer, richer and tasty than just the roll by itself.
Penfold's is an adorable family owned/operated diner at the edge of Old Town Temecula. Stepping in and looking around at all the decor takes you back to another era! There's a carousel horse, vintage lunch boxes, toys and a big old gumball machine! We stopped in for a late Saturday morning breakfast recently. While they were fairly full, we were greeted and seated right away. The menu is extensive and has something for everyone. We ordered the Penfold omelette and a tuna melt. I love tuna melts but the quality and taste of tuna salad varies so widely among diners/restaurants - many times, there's way too much mayo for my taste. Penfold's tuna salad was great, with just the right amount of seasoning and mayo. The sourdough bread was very thick and I ended up eating it open-faced, and there was only the tiniest amount of cheese which was ok for me. But overall, the great taste of the tuna salad and the super crisp fries, made it a winner meal. My husband loved his omelette and crispy home fries. He asked for the country gravy on the side just to try it. It didn't look very appetizing (a sad, pale color)...and wasn't, so he relied on ketchup instead! Our waitress Leah was very attentive and pleasant. When we were checking out, it was fun to see the crazy gigantic cinnamon and sticky buns in the front case that look like they'd feed an entire family. Super reasonably priced, too! This was a sweet diner with good food and great service. We'll definitely be back!
Heard good things about Penfold"s Cafe so tried for myself and was happy I did, I enjoyed the chicken enchilada omelette with hashbrowns and a side of pancakes, good portions and decent prices. Waitress was very happy and friendly, going back to try more of the menu Plenty to choose from. Atmosphere was kool with the old time toys and everything else made for an enjoyable breakfast.
This is a great breakfast place to try if you're ever in the area. They have both Old school diner options and more modernized options as well. The bakery is amazing, you can see all the baked goods displayed on your way in! Everyone is very friendly and it's a very welcoming vibe. We tried the penfold omelette, biscuits and gravy, French toast and avocado toast! The bloody Marys were Great, highly recommend them all! The only complaint I would have is having to wait! It's that kind of place so good all the locals go there! But the 25 minute wait was worth it!
This is a nice local restaurant that serves American fare. It is well kept and cared for. I noted the tables were well worn but not damaged and meticulously cleaned. Paint has been applied to surroun…
The pancakes were delicious! I was pleased with the massive selection of and took a while to decide what I wanted. The waitress never let my coffee go empty either. Would recommend this place!.
Always great food.Server Rikke was extremely rude. We are regulars and have never been treated so rudely
The food was typical American diner food. It seemed that they cooked the food with and served lard on top of the cinnamon buns, which was interesting. The OJ seemed fresh squeezed, but the food was definitely underwhelming. The service wasn't bad, but they could have checked on us more often. The food also took a while to come out.
Classic bland boomer food where they used canned ingredients over fresh ingredients. For comparison I got and omlette two days in a row for breakfast. The one I got from iHop had fresh vegetables, peppers, tomatoes, onions and was folded perfectly. The one I got from Penfolds cost more used canned/jarred vegetables jalapenos, tomatos and looked like someone puked eggs on my plate. Also this may have been the only dinner I have been too that had no smell of food when walking in and very little scent when eating. Overall bland and not great for the price
I gave it a three to be nice. I wouldn't eat lunch there again. My chicken tostada salad was not worth the price. The chicken tasted and looked like it came from a processed loaf and was salty. There was very little shredded cheese on it and there was a lot of iceberg lettuce... No sour cream or avocado or black olives. The salsa was ok. The tostada shell wasn't crispy at all and tasted old. The beans were the best part. Totally not worth the price. The people there were nice so I gave it an extra star. Place was busy. I'll try the breakfast if I ever go back.
Had breakfast with my girlfriend earlier today. The place was packed with people. I got the signature egg benedict and my girlfriend ordered waffle combo. Both meals were ok, we had better. What I like is the various of the menu and service was quite good. It's near old town so that was why we stopped and try the place.
Service was good. Food was good but $70 for 2 Ice Teas, a Pecan Waffle with a side of bacon and the Salisbury Steak Diner is too expensive for senior citizens.
Service was good. Food was good but $70 for 2 Ice Teas, a Pecan Waffle with a side of bacon and the Salisbury steak Diner is too expensive for senior citizens.
The seafood omelette is more of spinach than seafood. If it says seafood omelette then it should be all seafood. The most expensive in the menu that your charging is more of spinach .
Friendly staff,service fair. 2 eggs ,average portion of hash bowns,two pieces of toast ($14.00) and a cup of coffee($4). Total $20.00 not including tip. I like to go out but will be looking for ano…
We typically go to Mo’s, have tried Annie’s, so finally went to Penfold’s. Sat outside. Great things about Penfold’s? The service is superb. Coffee cup kept refilled, they moved heaters as we sat o…
We typically go to Mo’s, have tried Annie’s, so finally went to Penfold’s. Sat outside. Great things about Penfold’s? The service is superb. coffee cup kept refilled, they moved heaters as we sat o…
This place is more like Denny’s, salmon Benedict was one of the worst I have tried in California, soggy English muffin very average potatoes, pre- soaked, overcooked frozen spinach and prices were high . So many better locations in Temecula to choose from if you love good food I don’t recommend here.
My first time going here. Not the best first impression but I will say that they seemed very apologetic so I'm thinking something kind of random happened. After so many years in the industry, I can understand. It happens. The manager came out before I even realized anything happened so that was a good sign to me. I ordered a bloody Mary but my food came out before the drink. Normally, I like my drink to be served before the food. So I was a little upset about that but like I said, the manager came out to ensure everything was OK. But then, the edges of my chicken fried steak were burnt. Also, I asked for a side of gravy and never got that. Another server helped out and brought my entree out for her but she waited until she brought my food to ask if I wanted salt and pepper. When I asked for snp and Tabasco, I'm sitting there waiting as I'm chasing flies away from my food that's sitting there getting cold. She brings out 2 little packets of salt and 2 of pepper. Those pepper packs have such a small pinch of pepper I had to ask for more. The manager was there and saw her bring out the plate with snp on it. He acted surprised for me. It seemed nice at first but now, in retrospect, I feel like he was trying to soften the mistake but really didn't care much. I say this because he asked me if the chicken fried steak was OK. I took the first bite and it was burnt. I told him. He said..."here let me get you another one..." and left. He never returned. The gravy was OK. I couldn't quite tell if it was canned gravy or homemade so I guess that's good that I couldn't tell?? It was thick and creamy so I guess that's all that matters but the chicken fried steak did seem homemade because the breading was falling off while I was cutting it. Which is good because that tells me it's homemade but bad because they didn't prepare it correctly. I think the steak was just a little over fried. Which is evident because it was burnt. The plate of biscuits was huge. Couldn't finish though. The home fries served were lifeless. Very drab and wilted. I do feel I got off to a bad foot from the beginning but the food did not make up for the problems so it's 2 star for me
I went to Penfold’s Cafe & Bakery because so many good people could not say enough good things about the place. Always the curiosity of what if this place is a good place? 4 Stars among reviewers is not a shabby score, and look at the size of some of those bakery items! Big generous portions to be sure! I said to my tribe, let’s just concentrate on the Bakery side of this place. Arrive early enough to guarantee freshness and availability, what do you say? A unison yes, and we drove from Menifee, about 15 minutes drive, and I bought a few bakery items, to the tune of almost $20. Another family member spent another $20? Between the both of us, and what was on display at the time, we pretty much picked what was available. Went back home, made gourmet coffee, and proceeded to try the goodies, which were no good. No skills, mediocre quality, big does not count when finesse is not present, so Penfold bakery side turned out to be, besides the unhealthy aspects of a huge roll covered with melted sugar, and some overly expensive other items, a not so great bakery. Dry, poorly prepared by whomever is in charge of baking. Very seldom we throw purchased bakery items away, but this time we did it, for the other option was to consume something that was clearly disappointing. I am assuming the food is a little better? Let’s hope so, in the very remote case someday we venture in. Not all bakeries are created equal, that’s for sure! 2 Stars. Went back after about 3 years. The first visit was only to buy several baked items. Was a fiasco, but having seen the place from the inside, and reading many encouraging reviews, it took us a while, but we arrived hungry for breakfast on a Thursday around 11AM. The place takes a prize for their vastly decorated establishment. Service was adequate, place looked about 60 crowded. Food ordered: Eggs Benedict Penfold, $12.95. Eggs very runny, sauce average, potatoes arrived looking past their prime, one third consumed. Not spectacular by any stretch of the imagination, but decent enough. 3.5 Stars. Chicken Fried Steak Cowboy size, $14.95. Decent size, but not shockingly so. Soft enough, seasoning in the bland side, hash browns way past crunchy, biscuits and gravy easy to eat. Gravy no Southern masterpiece, but was consumed zero troubles. 3.5 Stars. Our loveliest and oldest wanted light fare, had to go strictly sides. Two scrambled eggs and english muffin bare, very close to $9. Eggs arrived in a tea size plate, stepchild treatment, frankly not much to comment for our hungry senior, kind of forced to eat light, finished in record time. 3 Stars. Coffee no redeeming quality, expensive enough, weak and plain. 2 Stars. Lipton tea bags for two, hot water, not much to say. Bill over $52 with proper gratuity. 3.5 Stars.
Country fried steak was chewy and tough. biscuits n gravy was very good. coffee was fresh.
Went here with my wife which is hard because we have a lot of kids so we were hoping for a good experience. This place seemed to have decent reviews so we figured let’s try it. First we sat for about 10-15 minutes before the waitress said I’ll be with you in a minute I got something to do real quick. The service didn’t get better from there. So we had high hopes for the country Fried steak which is a favorite of ours. Well the eggs had 0 flavor, and I actually spit out my first bite of the steak into my napkin. My wife as well. It was disgusting and I don’t say that lightly. The manager did come over and offer other food, but we had no interest. We were both shocked honestly at the entire experience. Would not recommend.
I met a friend today at Penfolds for breakfast. I have had breakfast there numerous times and the food has gone from being good to terrible. I ordered a #6 ...French toast, sausage, and two eggs over easy. The French toast was barely brown and it was uncooked and soggy in the middle. The eggs were also wet, like they had been covered and steamed. They were cold. The sausage was ordinary. The coffee was good. The wait staff was fine. I have recommended Penfolds many times, but I think it is time to move on. A good reputation will only go so far. Anyone reading this should look elsewhere. There are many other options in the area where the food is better prepared and tasty.
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30 May 2026, 19:00
Pechanga Resort Casino
park in Riverside County, California, United States of America
Historic building in Temecula, California
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