Grumpy Cafe

This hidden gem is a deli perfect for breakfast and lunch. I had the 2 egg breakfast with hash browns and toast, with OJ. Super. It was delicious!It's great because there's no wait, and the service is immediate. A great go-to sit down restaurant for that timed work lunch hour.

I'm not sure what motivated me to come to this weekday breakfast/lunch counter spot. It's in the middle of a lot of blank-faced industrial buildings and off-the-grid offices as I walked away from Bayshore Blvd. toward Bayview. The area was so generic that I'm sure I didn't take the most direct path. I finally saw the sign with the ironic smiley face to go with their surly name.It was a little past 1:30PM when I arrived, plenty of time before their 2:30PM closing. But I was immediately informed they were closing and that I couldn't dine here. Well, OK then...I didn't whine about it but took it to go. They really need to update their hours. But anyway, I quickly ordered the $12.99 Chicken Teriyaki plate and didn't let the door hit me on the way out.I didn't drive over, so it wasn't like there was a nearby park or even a bus bench. Then I remembered passing by Hawker Alley where they have covered outdoor seating (review: https://bit.ly/3rHuld3). Normally I don't arbitrarily sit at another business and take advantage of their open tables. However, since only one table was occupied, I helped myself.The chicken teriyaki was on the goopy side, but it was decent enough because the poultry was tender with the expected rice and side salad complementary (photo: https://bit.ly/3OnBTuw). I just wish the teriyaki sauce was more marinated than ladled onto the chicken. It honestly reminded me of the type of plate I would have at an obon festival in my youth.FOOD - 3 stars...street fair-level chicken teriyaki AMBIANCE - 3 stars...fairly generic lunchroom for the three minutes I was thereSERVICE - 2.5 stars...well...TOTAL - 3 stars...guess I need to come earlier, ehRELATED - Exploring Bayview? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3AOvRKv

Stopped in to this Korean owned/operated cafe for a quick breakfast run for some coworkers this morning. Located in a heavy industrial area, I can see this being an easy go to for breakfast/lunch for workers in the area. The space itself was pretty large, well lit, organized and clean. The menu includes traditional American breakfast items, sandwiches, burgers and Korean fare. My coworkers ordered ham and cheese omelettes with a side of sausage and I had the special AM sandwich. The food was prepared fresh hot in less than 10 minutes! My sandwich was the perfect size with a sausage patty and freshly pan fried eggs stuffed between perfectly toasted/buttered English muffin bread.Simple, quick, fresh and easy. Can't ask for more!

Good brunch and other food, good value for quality and quantity! Brunch food is great.

Mom and pop shop. Support local. A lot of people eat here and they are very kind. Breakfast is good and sandwiches are good.

Great food and service for a great price! Hidden gem! The owner is hilarious! Opens early too

I agree with Harold T comment. Quality of the food has gone down while prices have gone up since the former owners left. The portions are smaller as well. Also the way the sandwiches and breakfast bagels are prepared and presented is very sloppy. I ordered a sandwich last week that was basically falling apart and not wrapped neatly.

New owner have taken over the business and quality of food has dropped drastically. Please bring back the same quality that has been at this restaurant for years.

The people were not grumpy! They were kind and helpful. The breakfast was fresh and delicious!

Unassuming place, but the AM Sandwich is phenomenal! Simple breakfast sandwich, but done oh-so-well. Best I've had in years.Great place to grab breakfast if you are getting your tires fixed at Rolling Stock nearby.