Thanks for reading mmm-yoso!!!, a food blog. Kirk has a few busy workdays ahead, so Cathy is writing about food and stuff.
The Mister and I have been trying to walk a bit more (a sort of early New Year Resolution) and there are so many places around San Diego which are not filled with tourists now, that's it's nice to avoid crowds.
Old Town San Diego is a State Historic Park and is filled with tourists during the warm months of the year. Parking is free as is the ability to visit some original buildings, all with written explanations of their original purpose. 
There is something to see and learn about at every turn. It's a nice place to visit and learn about the History of San Diego, at your own pace.
Just at the Southwest edge of the park (beyond the Trolley) is Perry's.
Kirk wrote about this old school diner for the first time in 2007 and has mentioned it in other posts. We were here just past noon; not in a breakfast mood. 
It was crowded on this weekday and we were seated in the large 'back room'. There is a 'proper' Roman numeral clock (the '4' has four sticks, not three) here. (here are a bunch of theories why). 
We each chose a soup of the day: beef vegetable for The Mister,
and lentil-pea soup for me. Each was made in-house, quite flavorful and very satisfying. One was a meal in itself…
…combined with this salad, which was blue cheese dressed (a good quality dressing). Just enough for a light meal. (soup and salad, $7.95)
When walking in the white board special of baked fish ($10) had caught our eye, so it was ordered. Two large pieces of firm white fish (maybe it was cod) lightly breaded and baked to a crisp crunch. Mashed potatoes (with a lovely gravy) and green beans completed this dish. There was enough to share.
A good meal on a nice day. {Unlike whatever happened here last night. Rain, floods and power outages!}
Perry's Cafe 4620 Pacific Hwy San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 291-7121 Open daily 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Website
