Deetjen's Restaurant

I had high expectations for my second visit to this restaurant in Big Sur after an incredible first experience. The charming atmosphere, kind staff, and delicious food made me want to share this gem with my friends. Unfortunately, this visit didn’t live up to my previous one. We went on a Sunday, and the place was extremely crowded, making parking difficult. We waited at least 30 minutes to be seated. Once at our table, we noticed that the glasses and utensils had an odd egg-like smell—possibly a dishwasher issue. We had to ask twice for extra napkins, and my gluten-free bagel for the Eggs Benedict was forgotten. To make things worse, I later realized the bacon was missing as well. When the check arrived, some item prices didn’t match what we had seen on the menu, so we had to ask for a menu to verify and correct the charges. While I still love the setting and hope this was just an off day, the inconsistencies made this visit disappointing.

This is the breakfast place if you need a real meal. The have actual proteins with decent serving sizes. Standard breakfast items, no gimmicks. Gluten free bagels. Good coffee. Good tea. Service was awesome. Prices were comparably good. The eccentric atmosphere is cute.