
Don's Country Kitchen
A cozy chain eatery serving hearty American comfort food, including all-day breakfast, in a casual, homey atmosphere.

Highlights
Must-see attractions
Social
From TikTok & Reddit
Best Time
Blue hour photography, calmer galleries

Don's Country Kitchen

Highlights
Must-see attractions
A cozy chain eatery serving hearty American comfort food, including all-day breakfast, in a casual, homey atmosphere.
"Homey chain eatery serving breakfast all day & other American comfort fare in a casual space."
Weekday Visits Recommended
Weekends can be very busy. Consider visiting on a weekday for a more relaxed experience and potentially cleaner floors.
Specify Egg & Waffle Preferences
Be clear about how you like your eggs and waffles cooked to ensure they are prepared to your liking.

Quick Facts
Cuisine
American
Price
Mid-range
Phone
(760) 729-2274
Address
2885 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Website
donscountrykitchencbad.com/Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences

Stuffed Hash Browns Extravaganza
Indulge in uniquely prepared hash browns, loaded with mushrooms, white gravy, egg, and avocado for a memorable dish.

Classic Biscuits and Gravy
Experience a diner staple done right with their highly recommended, generously portioned biscuits and gravy.

Cozy, Casual Country Diner Vibe
Enjoy a relaxed, homey atmosphere perfect for a country-style meal with friendly and attentive service.
Plans like a pro.
Thinks like you
Insider Tips
from TikTok, Instagram & Reddit
Weekday Visits Recommended
Weekends can be very busy. Consider visiting on a weekday for a more relaxed experience and potentially cleaner floors.
Specify Egg & Waffle Preferences
Be clear about how you like your eggs and waffles cooked to ensure they are prepared to your liking.
Don't Skip the Hash Browns
Their hash browns are a standout side dish, often recommended and praised for their flavor and texture.
Tips
from all over the internet
Weekday Visits Recommended
Weekends can be very busy. Consider visiting on a weekday for a more relaxed experience and potentially cleaner floors.
Specify Egg & Waffle Preferences
Be clear about how you like your eggs and waffles cooked to ensure they are prepared to your liking.
Don't Skip the Hash Browns
Their hash browns are a standout side dish, often recommended and praised for their flavor and texture.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Don's Country Kitchen offers a comforting and casual dining experience with generous portions of American comfort food. Many praise the friendly service and classic dishes like biscuits and gravy and stuffed hash browns. However, some diners have noted inconsistencies in food preparation and cleanliness, suggesting specifying cooking preferences and considering weekday visits.
"Delicious roast beef melt and potato salad.
Perfect blend of sourdough, cheese, roast beef and diced chilis.
The meat was mouth watering.
Service was EXCELENT. Fast and friendly paid close attention to keeping our drinks full.
I’d like to come back for one of their breakfasts. It’s all home cooking from this cafe. Added a soda for about 16.00 total."
Pam Moise
"I'm truly surprised by positive reviews for this place and very mislead because I don't know if I should consider checking out places based on their ratings.
Service was very good.
Food was awful! Scrambles eggs ordered for a baby came undercooked so I had to request to cook it again. Waffle combo was the worst I ever had. Eggs and bacon came several minutes before waffle did so my food started getting cold. Waffle was chewy, stretchy, and dry. Eggs were again undercooked. I asked for over easy and the whites were not cooked either. They didn't have real butter to substitute for margarine. My husband had blueberry pancakes. The frozen blueberries they added inside pancakes were hard and rubbery. Fresh berries can be found all year round, thanks to green house but even frozen blueberries could have brought to the plate in a better way. Home potatoes were absolutely tasteless, burned onions and bell peppers, large potatoes slightly burned.
Food was very disappointing. The only thing good was cottage cheese which they probably dont make in house.
Place was dirty dining floors and bathrooms and its not even a weekend.
We are never going back!"
Century S
"We loved breakfast at this old school diner. I’d love to return for lunch or dinner! The service was prompt and happy. The food perfectly cooked and the coffee hot, fresh, and a rich roast. I noticed that they make their own corn chips. Yum! Give it a try!"
Su Mac
What People Like
What People Dislike
Frequently Asked Questions
The stuffed hash browns with mushrooms and white gravy are a highly recommended unique dish. Classic biscuits and gravy are also a favorite.
Yes, the Carlsbad location is noted as being kid and dog friendly, making it a good spot for families.
Weekends can be very busy. Weekday visits are recommended for a more relaxed experience.
When ordering eggs or waffles, it's advisable to clearly specify your preferred cooking method to ensure satisfaction.
The restaurant offers a cozy, casual, and homey diner atmosphere, reminiscent of country-style eating.
Mentioned in
Featured in these publications
Charming Breakfast Spots in Carlsbad To Kick Off Your Day
I stopped by Don's Country Kitchen for breakfast in Carlsbad before heading to SeaWorld with the family and was genuinely impressed. The stuffed hash browns with mushrooms and white gravy, topped with an egg and avocado, were nothing short of amazing and a delightful first for me. My wife tried the seafood Benedict and couldn't stop raving about it.
Must Try Restaurants in Carlsbad
Don’s Country Kitchen can be found in Carlsbad and Oceanside, San Diego. Let me tell you about the one in Carlsbad. First, they make sure to be kid and dog friendly.
Social
from TikTok, Instagram & Reddit