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Penfold's Cafe & Bakery

4.6 (1947 reviews)
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Giant Cinnamon Roll French Toast

Frequently praised for its huge size and delicious taste, several reviewers highlighted this item as a must-try, noting the portion is large enough to share and the flavor is excellent.

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Cinnamon Roll

Multiple reviews recommend the cinnamon roll for its impressive size and great flavor, describing it as a signature pastry that is worth trying either in-house or to-go.

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Pancakes

The pancakes are noted to be very fluffy and a favorite among customers, with specific mentions of multi-grain pancakes being delicious.

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Machaca Superb

Mentioned as a tasty dish featuring grilled bell peppers, onions, eggs, shredded beef, homestyle salsa, guacamole, and tortillas; praised for its flavor and portion size.

5

Hash Browns

Recommended for being nice and crispy, often accompanying other breakfast dishes and appreciated for their quality.

Location details

28250 Old Town Front St, Temecula, California, 92590, US

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Hours

Monday 7 AM to 2 PM
Tuesday 7 AM to 2 PM
Wednesday 7 AM to 2 PM
Thursday 7 AM to 2 PM
Friday 7 AM to 2 PM
Saturday 7 AM to 2 PM
Sunday 7 AM to 2 PM

About Penfold's Cafe & Bakery

Casual daytime stalwart with a cheery vibe dishing up comfort grub, including burgers & breakfast.

Amenities & services

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking garage
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • On-site parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Usually plenty of parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed
  • Dogs allowed outside

Frequently asked questions

What is Penfold's Cafe & Bakery known for?

It is best known for its giant cinnamon rolls and cinnamon roll French toast, which reviewers say are large enough to share and worth the visit on their own. Guests also frequently mention omelettes, chicken fried steak, and hash browns as standout comfort-food favorites.

What dishes are most recommended at Penfold's Cafe & Bakery?

Reviewers repeatedly recommend the avocado toast, lox benedict, country fried steak with eggs, machaca superb, and the giant cinnamon roll French toast. The pastries also get special praise, especially the pecan sticky bun and blueberry muffin when guests want something from the bakery side.

What is the atmosphere like at Penfold's Cafe & Bakery?

The vibe is casual, cozy, and old-school diner-like, with several reviewers describing a 90s truck-stop or classic local breakfast spot feel. It works well for families, groups, and solo diners because the service is friendly and the seating turns over quickly even when the place is busy.

Is Penfold's Cafe & Bakery good value?

Yes, many reviewers describe the food as reasonably priced with very generous portions, and the menu falls in the $10 to $20 range. That combination makes it a strong value for breakfast or brunch, especially if you share a large cinnamon roll or order a filling plate like chicken fried steak or machaca.

When is the best time to visit Penfold's Cafe & Bakery?

Breakfast is the busiest time, and reviewers say it can be crowded, so arriving early is the easiest way to get seated quickly. Even when busy, guests report fast seating and attentive service, which helps during peak morning hours.

Is parking available at Penfold's Cafe & Bakery?

Yes. Free parking garage, Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.

Does Penfold's Cafe & Bakery have vegetarian options?

Yes, Penfold's Cafe & Bakery offers vegan options.

Is Penfold's Cafe & Bakery kid-friendly?

Yes, Penfold's Cafe & Bakery is good for kids.

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