Dolci Cafe Italiano (Breakfast)(Rancho San Diego)

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We had some heavy rainstorms back in January and The Mister and I were driving on side streets instead of freeways, finding ourselves in El Cajon one morning.  

In the mall on the curving corner of Jamacha Road ending,  turning into the 94 (just before the Cuyamaca College entrance) are many businesses.  Right next to the Ralphs Grocery store (across the parking lot from McDonalds), I had spotted this restaurant for a few years now.  We saw people walking in and decided to park and follow.IMG_5926_2IMG_5898_2Once seated (in the 'outside' area, which had heat lamps and protection from the rain), we ordered a cappuccino ($3.75) to share while perusing the menu, which mentions 'local farm to table cuisine'.  It was excellent, as was the regular coffee.IMG_5895IMG_5896_2Indeed, we were some of the first customers of the day, since Dolci opens at 8 on weekends for breakfast (9 during the week). IMG_5907Dolci Benedict ($10.95) was prepared with perfectly poached (organic) eggs on top of toasted ciabatta with pancetta, gorgonzola, spinach and a pesto hollandaise.  Served with country potatoes and seasonal fruit, this was tasty and yet another version of Benedict we enjoyed.IMG_5910IMG_5920_2The description of the stuffed salmon crepes ($11.50) had me curious.  Smoked salmon, cream cheese and scrambled eggs, overfilling two delicate, slightly sweet crepes and topped with a very thin slice of smoked mozzarella cheese…the blend of flavors was just right (I had feared that the smoked cheese would be overwhelming but instead it was flavor enhancing, because it was very thin). 

All in all, an excellent breakfast.  We are already planning lunch and snacks here.

Dolci Cafe Italiano 2650 Jamacha Road #121C El Cajon, CA 92019 (619)660-2012 Website (there is loud music involved when you log on)