The Trails Eatery

Trails has changed their service style and it seems like it's more efficient now than before. While we ordered at the front, the owner was there checking to make sure seats were ready before people did so, and there was no wait on a Sunday at noon. The service was friendly and fast, and we were offered coffee refills twice in the short time we were there. Food is consistently good and menu is extensive. Cinnamon roll pancakes remain the one of the best items they have. The fryer potatoes are also always great. In case this gets lost, one time we ordered and brought the order home only to find out something was missing. We called and one lad was kind enough to actually DRIVE it to us free of charge, just because. We love Trails!

I met a friend here this morning. Have been wanting to try it for ages. I knew when I ordered the Horchata latte it would be sweet and it did not disappoint. The regular coffee was much better. Solid pour. It's a cute place with really cute merch. I wish I had brought an ombré mug home with me. You place your order at the counter. Everyone is super nice but the food was ok. I got the classic Benedict but gluten free. And yes, you want the chipotle hollandaise every time! Next time, I'm getting the lemon berry GF French toast. Maybe sweet is better than savory. But rest assured, I will be back.

Visited this restaurant a while back and was blown away by the lemon curd French toast with lavender whipped cream. Was excited to go back and get it again but was very disappointed. I don't think I even finished one piece. There was hardly any lemon curd and the whipped cream tasted bad. Was also surprised coffee didn't come with refills. This spot has had its ups and downs but not sure I will go back.

Easy peasy just how I like it! You walk in, find yourself a seat, go back to the counter, place your order and all done! It was myself and my 2 adult children, daughter had the TAB sandwich and said it was great, lots of turkey meat more than expected! Son had the Elvis pancakes with a side of bacon and eggs, ate half the pancakes and was stuffed, brought the rest home and had it for dinner! I had scrambled eggs and avocado & both were really good! The place is clean, stuff is nice and the tvs are on but no volume which is nice because you can have conversations and hear one another just fine!

Great place for brunch tucked away in the small town of San Carlos in the San Diego area. Service is always friendly and fast. Food portions are great for sharing. Love this cute little location with warm hometown vibes. We ordered kids chocolate chip pancakes and bacon which was plenty for the kids and then some. I had a burger with crispy fries and my daughter had the breakfast sandwich. Everything was spot on delicious. We'll keep coming back.

Been coming here for 10 years. Remember when it was a hidden gem. Here are the facts (in my opinion):Very good home cooking family eatery. Fresh, great ranch by the way. Great for breakfast, unfortunately since there is a brunch emphasis (alcohol is available) you get everyone off Cowles mountain and it gets loud in there on a Saturday and Sunday... The wonderful owner is always there at the register and is very friendly. It would still have a local feel but since it's by the mountain there are a ton of "hikers".Nevertheless, the food is made to order by ordering at counter and is always tasty. Expect a long line and wait to order food but it's worth it. Calling in for food is pretty efficient and they text you when your food is available. For choices the burger and BLT are great as well as pesto chicken sandwich. Fun fact: Something weird I have encountered here is EVERY time Is when they give me a straw it's always broken (haha). Pro tip: even if the open sign is on they close at 2pm.

Updating this to 5 stars because it has never let me down. The style has changed it used to be regular table service and it is somewhat still is, just a bit more organized with the style of paying first. There is always a line, but there is nothing quite like entertainment while waiting. The guy that was there was so fun, he chatted with us and gave us menu so we can prepare. He even did a mickey mouse impression. lol. Once it's our turn it's straight to the registers, yeah they have registers now in the front area. After ordering you will be given a number but you can't just sit anywhere they will tell you where. Super organized right? Right!After sitting down I was amazed on how fast we received our order. The food is still as good as I remembered and yes the service is still the same which was excellent. Our drinks were still refilled and we were attended to by many servers. On point I tell you! Just on POINT!. Cinnamon Pancake and Omelet is what I ordered this time and well probably all the time and it's AMAZING STILL! How do they do it? Truly deserving of 5 stars.

The quality of the food was great. It's not a traditional sit down restaurant, instead you pay at the counter and go find an available table. Everyone was super friendly. The food came out so quick I was shocked. It's always busy on the weekends, so you gotta wait in line or fight for a spot. Overall good choice. The drinks are too sweet, so if you're not a fan of sugar I would ask for less sweetness.

The food has lost its flavor since the reopen after the pandemic. Service has always been good.

I got the breakfast burrito with bacon and I thought it was very homogeneous; the eggs, potatoes, and avocado all had the same texture, mushy. The bacon was the only item that had any 'bite' to it but there wasn't much bacon in the burrito. A little disappointing. I will get something else if/when I return.My wife got the Healthy Hash and loved it.