Have you been to this 1950s retro diner in Scripps Ranch? 🍳🥞

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@Fays Diner & Cafe in Scripps Ranch brings a new take on classic diners. The owner Josh actually named it after his mom, Fay, as a nod to the comfort food he grew up but now they’re putting their own spin on the classics 🍨 You’ll find diner staples like fluffy buttermilk pancakes, crispy hash browns, and Thrifty’s milkshakes to new menu favorites like the Chicken Al Vodka sandwich or the Berry Cheesecake Crepe 🫐

They also source everything locally and are always experimenting with the menu, so there’s always something new to try every time you come back 😋

Here’s what we ordered (⭐️ = favorite):

• Chicken Al Vodka (sandwich) ⭐️

• Berry Cheesecake Crepe ⭐️

• Philly Cheesesteak Omelette

• Crab Cake Benedict

• Cali Breakfast Burrito ⭐️

• French Dip (sandwich)

• Blackened Chix Sandwich

• Strawberry Fields Salad

• Vanilla & Strawberry Milkshakes ⭐️

📍10006 Scripps Ranch Blvd, San Diego, CA 92131

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#sandiegobrunch #retrodiner #sandiegodiners #breakfastsandiego #sandiegorestaurants #localgems #scrippsranch #thingstodoinsandiego

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