mmm-yoso!!! thanks you for stopping by. Kirk and His Missus are busy with JJ and another vacation which will be an interesting read. Cathy is writing today.
I wrote about a visit to Gillespie Field Cafe in 2011 and a lot has happened since then (new owners, Covid and just the passage of time).
The restaurant is next to the Control Tower.
It essentially looks the same, with outdoor
as well as indoor seating, both with views of the airfield.
The menu is simpler and the adult beverage choices are listed next to the counter.
My brother was going to be driving home (to Las Vegas) and we stopped here for a quick breakfast.
Without divulging any details, I ordered the 1/2 Biscuits and Gravy from the "Senior Aviator's Menu" ($11.95), which included one egg (poached perfectly) and country potatoes. The buttermilk biscuit crust had a crumbly/flaky texture, the flavorful (there's black pepper and something else) diced sausage filled gravy (house made) was absorbed by the soft chewy interior. The crisped potato cubes with bell pepper and onion and were really good. 
My brother chose the Golden French Toast Breakfast ($15.75) with two eggs (scrambled), hash browns and two strips of bacon. He said the French toast was really good; fluffy inside, slightly crisp exterior and the bacon was a good thickness and nicely crisp. The eggs were a smooth soft scramble and the hash browns were a nice crisp quality.
Good coffee here!
Gillespie Field Cafe 2015 North Marshall Avenue El Cajon, CA 92020 Open daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (Early Bird specials weekdays 7-9) Website
Cool spot to eat breakfast.
nice place to have breakfast
Had no idea there was a cafe there there at Gillespie! Great find, Cathy!
This is a great little spot, Soo. It’s close to home (less than four miles) and there’s beer and wine!
I’ll have to do a lunchtime post, kat. Adult beverages before 1400!
A great Cafe, Peter. There are five County airports (as well as the one (Montgomery) within the City) and the people working do have to eat….I might do a series!