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Jimmy Carter's Cafe
3172 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103
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#312 of 1,667 restaurants in San Diego
  • Cuisines: American, Indian, Italian, Mexican
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Recommended For: Child-friendly
  • Address: 3172 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
  • Phone:  (619) 295-2070
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 3, 2008

Great place for breakfast. Sometimes eat there after a ball game too. more

“Consistently goo food”
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4 of 5 stars
49Phil 3 contributions
San Diego, CA
Mar 22, 2008

We have eaten at Jimmy Carters several times ant he food is always good. There isn't much atmosphere and the service depends on who the wait person is. You won't be dissapointed with the food and they offer an eclectic variety. There is also a Jimmy Carters Mexican Cafe in Hillcrest which serves very good Mexican food. more

“Old-school locals...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 17, 2008

Old-school locals restaurant in San Diego. Good for breakfast. more

“Love this place, Heaven on Earth!”
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5 of 5 stars
USMCCowboy 42 contributions
Riverside CA
Jul 10, 2007

Try one of their homemade soups. They usually make 5 homemade soups and I combine two of them for a soup that is absolutely the best soup in town. Their food is consistently good and the service is great. The lighting is low at night time which makes it difficult to read the small print on the menu but bring... more

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Jimmy Carter's Cafe Address

3172 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Tel: (619) 295-2070
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.