"i love love love the andys sage fried chicken."
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"This place is hands-down the best breakfast I've ever had."
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Hash House A Go Go
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Category: American (New)
Neighborhood: Hillcrest3628 5th Ave
(between Brookes Ave & Anderson Pl)
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 298-4646
- Hours:
Mon. 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tue-Thu. 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tue-Thu. 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fri. 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sat. 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Sat. 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sun. 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Sun. 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good for:
- Breakfast
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
889 reviews for Hash House A Go Go
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This place is really good for breakfast/brunch and you really do get the bang for your buck! The portions are HUGE! I would suggest getting there really early on weekends or just going some place else. I was once told that the wait time would be 2 hours when we got there at 10am! You can't go wrong with anything you pick out but if you're not a big eater, I suggest forking up the 2.25 or whatever to split a plate with someone unless you don't mind taking it home to snack on later.
We ordered;
House smoked salmon w/ basil pesto, fresh tomato and melted brie cheese( it was really good, I had expected the salmon to be a lot drier but surprisingly it was not!)
Flapjacks (can't really mess up pancakes... was good)Corned Beef, red onions and swiss cheese ( very good, we took it home for lunch and ended having more left overs for dinner)
I really enjoy dining at this place and I like it b/c after a meal like that, we were still able to walk around comfortably and didn't have the urge to go home and lay down.
When they call out "party of 4" what they should really say is "plate for 4"! And considering there was actually 4 of us, we really could of done that, except that each one of us was craving something totally different things.
I had the roasted chicken w/ mushroom benedict. As a habitual orderer of having sauce on the side, I asked that to be done with the pesto sauce. But when my order came, pesto was not on the side, instead it was covering almost every inch of my food. The waitress was apologetic and asked if I wanted them to make me another plate. Well, I was too hungry and weak, therefore, I wasn't in my usual combative mode. I declined and decided to just scrap as much of it off as possible. To my surprise the sauce wasn't as overpowering as I thought it would be and considering this was one gigantic pile of potato, bread, chicken, eggs and mushroom.. the sauce poured on there wasn't even all that much.
The potatoes, however, I was expecting it like actual shreds of potatoes, ahem.."hash" browns. But it looked like mushy cuts of potatoes. There was too much going on for me to really inspect it. No wonder the server looked at us all weird when I asked for mine to be cooked extra crispy. But it all tasted pretty delish anyway. Here's the best part. Since they messed up my order, we didn't even get charged! Nice..
I like the look and feel of the place. And overall, for how busy they were, the service wasn't bad. We did have to wait awhile to get our food and when you're tired from the night before and in desperate need of food.... order yourself a bloody mary first. That always does the trick!
Came here early on a Monday morning so no wait, yay. Food/drink roundup:
Bacon BLT bloody mary: I had to order this once I saw it on the menu. Basically a bloody mary (not too tangy) with a piece of bacon thrown on for garnish. Then they serve white toast and a mayonnaise packet on the side. Nice kick to start my breakfast:
Since we heard portions were huge, shared:
- Bacon waffle: Nice and fluffy with slabs of bacon, they don't break it up and stick it in the batter.
- Side of chicken breast (for chicken and waffles): Crispy with a very flaky coating. Waitress gave us some of the smoky bbq sauce they use for the garnishing the dinner entree, very nice.
- Side of 2 eggs: Perfectly cooked and crispy griddle crust on the bottom.
Lowdown: Good place for some hearty breakfast with a twist. Entrees are huge, so you can share one and get a small side of something else. Waitress was really nice, must have noticed me taking foodie pics. Solid 4, although no amount of working out in the world would allow me to come here more than just once in awhile.
I stumbled across this place while I was down In SD picking a friend up from the airport. I live about 1.5 to 2 hours away but I drive here any chance I get, and any time I hear of someone going don to SD I tell them to try this place out.
Its decently priced and you wont be disappointed. large portions, my sister and I can share the same plate and still have enough food for 3 days. Ive only been here for breakfast and the close mid day and open up again for dinner.
I like the atmosphere it is very different form normal restaurants and I think the menu fits right in, everything ive tried so far has been good so its hard to make a suggestion, you just got to try it for yourself!
If you are on a diet and work-out plan and portion control is what you want, then stay away from Hash House! I'm serious. This place will definitely make you useless for the rest of the day if you dare finish your entire entree.
Each time that I've eaten here, I haven't noticed a single person finish their entire plate. Even when I was here earlier in the week, there was a couple next to us who were both pretty damn hefty and even they couldn't finish up half their plates.
Depending on your appetite and stomach size, I'd recommend sharing with another person. Heck, you might even be able to share with a third person and still be super full! Other than that, I'm pretty sure you'll box your food to go.
I tried both the roasted chicken farm scramble and the corned beef house hash plates. They are both quite fresh and full of flavor!
I don't know how they get such huge egg portions when it clearly says on the menu "tossed with crispy potatoes & topped w/ 2 eggs, served with fruit and biscuit". Must be some hormone injected chickens laying these eggs cuz man they are gigantic portions!
I like how they also serve strawberries and watermelon on the plate. Its a great way to top of a meal after eating a high calorie greasy meal! You get a full balanced meal, haha.
This place gets pretty crazy so expect to wait for a bit if you come with a group of people. I've came here on a Monday morning and its still pretty dang packed.
Overall, if you are looking to feast out and continue eating even after food coma hits you, then this is the joint to go to!
Hash House is my favorite Breakfast spot period Everything there is out of this world yo !!
Pear Nectar Mimosa = $9
Salmon Hash (REAL fish, not lox, with scallions and cream cheese) with Scrambled eggs and a biscuit = $17
Bacon (because I dig on swine) = $3
Leftovers for the next 3 days = no extra charge
Treating yourself to breakfast on your birthday to one of the best restaurants in San Diego = priceless
Special thanks to my friend Maggie for introducing me to this place about 7 years ago, before everyone else got word of how good it is. She's on the cutting edge!
I've had this account for awhile now so figured I'd post my first review because this place is worth it. Got to the restaurant a little late, at around 1pm. Originally we planned on getting there early for brunch but it was a Sunday and I prefer sleeping in on the weekends. The crowd wasn't too bad, for a table for two we only had to wait 15 minutes. I ordered the Sage Fried Chicken with Maple reduction, eggs, bacon and mashed potatoes since it seemed to be the big hit here on Yelp. For a drink I ordered the Kiwi, watermelon lemonade.
The Sage Fried chicken did not let me down as it was DELICIOUS. The layout of the dish is mashed potatoes on the bottom with a couple strips of bacon on top of that, topped with the fried chicken breast with the maple syrup reduction thrown in the mix with eggs on the side and a biscuit. You get a mixture of sweet and salty which actually blends well. As some people have mentioned the portion was big, I can eat a lot so I finished my plate and ate myself into a food coma. The drink was okay, I think I would've been better off with a regular lemonade.
Service there was good even with the amount of people that were there. Our server comped our drinks because he took a bit long fetching our bill and a to go box for my friend so we just added it into his tip because he was covering quite a few tables so it was expected. Overall, I recommend this place. Good atmosphere, good food, good service.
HELLLLOOO! Can you say pancakes?! Seriously, huge pancakes here. And oh so delicious. I ordered the strawberry cornflake pancakes, scrambled, eggs, & potatoes. Yummy! I went here with a few gf's and I bet the waitress thought we were all crazy for ordering our own meals. I think one plate can feed 2-3 hungry ladies. They do not serve you on regular sized plates...meals are served on PLATTER plates. That's right...I said platter sized plates. Oh my! We didn't know this til it was too late. Food was yummy, pretty cozy spot, and customer service was excellent. Only thing I'd suggest is going early...we had to wait 45 min. for a table for 8. The place is pretty small so I would NOT suggest big parties just around 4 ppl is ideal. The place is quaint, cute, and pretty chill. Just my cup a tea =)
I haven't been to the Hash House for a few years now. I'm glad to see that nothing has changed and therefore my rating stays the same!
The portions are still huge as usual and the place is still packed as usual. For a Monday morning, I was surprised at how busy it was. If you are looking for a quiet place to eat this is NOT it...it gets pretty loud inside. It might be better to sit out in the patio for some quietness.
The table for two was a bit big and so I sat a bit far from my Sasquatch and found it difficult to carry a conversation, but once your meal gets to the table you understand why they have large tables...big portions.
I ordered a farm scramble ... with bacon, avocado, onion and swiss. It was so good. The chunks of salty bacon with slices of avocado and the eggs all mixed together was perfect. You also get a choice of crispy potatoes or mashed, I went with crispy...me likey likey. The biscuit was okay, nothing special. The meal itself was huge. I couldn't finish it as hungry and determined as I was. My sasquatch ordered the breakfast quesadilla, it was the largest quesadilla I've ever seen and it had a layer of melted cheese (like velveeta processed cheese or something) but it was spicy!! Not too spicy, but just perfect with a little heat on it. YUM. He couldn't finish his meal either.
All together I give the food 5 stars, but take off one star for the ambiance being a bit too loud inside.
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9/4/2008
The one thing I loved about this place was how large the plates are and the portions...it's… Read more »
The selling point for this place is the huge - did I say huge -- portions. This is really breakfast for two every time you order. If that's what you are looking for then this place is it. The food is solid, the menu interesting and the service was extremely friendly. There appears to be a regular wait to get in this place but everything is orderly and organized. Breakfast here is good - it's worth the wait.
The food is incredible and the portions are insanely large.
My only complaint is how cramped it is. They should seriously consider opening more Hash Houses!
"mMm.. Bacon Waffles!"
[First impression]
Look at the size of those dishes!
A single portion of anything here is enough to feed an entire family so it's great to bring a couple of friends and dine family style. And while everybody raves about the chicken, I thought it was a bit on the dry side. The waffles, however, were amazing. Waffles filled with bacon-- how could you NOT love it?! Plan to not have big plans for the day because you will have food coma for days.
[Suggestion]
*I believe you can order 1 chicken or 1 waffle as a side if you don't want to order the regular serving.
[Tip(s)]
*There's always a wait but good news is they have a bar. Although seats aren't readily available, waiting time seems to go by much faster when you have a drink in your hand.
This could be the last review I ever write on yelp. I may get ousted.
Why you ask? It's because on balance, I am one of the few people in SD that doesn't think Hash House a Go Go is that awesome...winse :(.......
I didn't want to write this. As everyone's mom probably told every single one us "If you can't say something nice".....I felt compelled to call this strike. I have my reasons why I think it's a bit overhyped. I'll enumerate my reasons:
1) The wait. It's just too long to wait anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour for a table. It comes down to "is it worth the wait?" That's the real question.
2) The food. Presentation and portion size is outstanding. I've had scrambles there and could barely finish them which is a good thing.
The issue to me is that on whole, the food feels ....oh -gosh, I know I'm gonna' get tar'd and feathered, it feels bland. I always find myself adding salt, pepper or tabasco sauce. Know what I mean?
3) It's noisy. Don't get me wrong. I love lively places but the tables are on top of each other and gettIng in and out of the restaurant is a tight squeeze.
The service is great I should say. The hostess/air traffic controller I think has been there for a long time and she does a great job directing the considerable human traffic. It's just too crowded.
It has alwasy felt like a hyper trendy club that serves food. I like trendy clubs but I hate waiting behind the velvet rope.
Came here for brunch on a Sunday and the wait was incredibly long. Fortunately when we actually got seated we had a nice table. There were 3 of us and we order:
1)Hash House Farm benedicts: Andy's sage fried chicken w/ fresh spinach, hardwood smoked bacon, market tomato, griddled mozzarella, chipotle cream and scrambled eggs
2)Flapjack: Blueberry Pecan
3)Famous one pound stuffed burger: Hardwood smoked bacon, avocado & cheddar
The only thing worth ordering again was Andy's sage fried chicken (which was excellent) The pancake was just a huge pancake, there was nothing too special about it. The burger we all though tasted disgusting from the bun to the patties to the toppings to the fries. They were very greasy and didn't taste fresh.
The portions are huge and 1 plate could definitely be split amongst 3 people. The photos do not do the portion size justice. We did not happen to split ours but I noticed on the menu that a split plate fee would be assessed for $2.50 if you did. I know its not much but still.. I find it lame that they do that.
The wait on Sunday morning was quite long. Not sure if they take reservations or not but I should've tried.
The room has a nice ambiance but is on the loud side. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is pretty good and the portions are HUGE! We knew this going in but we still ordered 2 different meals because we wanted to try more.
I had french toast with eggs and potatoes. The scrambled eggs were the usual, hard to really stand out with scrambled eggs. The potatoes were nice and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The french toast was delicious. Huge think slices with a whole baked banana sliced in half topped with syrup and pecans. The only problem I had with the dish was that it was all on a single plate and the syrup spread out onto my potatoes and eggs. I like my savory and sweet food as distinct flavors.
My wife had the benedict with sage fried chicken. Once again huge portions. She really liked it for the first 5 bites. After that it's too much. I still liked it.
This place has a unusual and innovative twist on food and flavors in a good way but be prepared to spend time looking for parking and waiting in line. I think I still give Mission Cafe a slight edge on the french toast.
With 800+ reviews, what more can I say... yes, portions are larger than life. Came here on a Sunday around 9:30.. wait was only 15min for 2 people.
Maybe just one thing to note... I ordered the Crab Cake Benedict and the dish was a bit confusing. The biscuit was in pieces and semi mixed with the mashed potatoes. I like having a whole slice of biscuit at the bottom with the potatoes on the side...
Also thought the crab cake should have been a little bit thicker and I'm not much of a sauce person so I should've asked for it on the side because just as the portions are huge there was a hearty serving of sauce on top.
But good flavor overall and our server was knowledgeable on the menu.
The Strawberry Fields Forever Latte was very inventive.. great taste as well.
This place was "ok" i didnt find it over the top amazing. The food was good served in huge plates with branches sticking out of them.
I wasnt in awe when I came here.
I dont think its a "must go to" type of joint.
Andre the Giant sized portions. Be reasonable and realistic and split your breakfast with someone in your party. Seriously, maybe my eating portions and habits have changed and become conservative, but I could only eat half of my breakfast.....almost half. Wonderful flavors in all breakfast foods. Be ready to spend time looking for parking and waiting for a while before being seated...close to 30-45 minutes sometimes. They make great innovative mimosas and drinks as well, although a bit pricey for small alcoholic drinks $9-12.
I heard so much about Hash House, how fun it is, how great the food is.....so got in line on a Sunday, and waited, and waited, and waited, and waited......did I mention I waited....
Got to say, I was under-whelmed. Yes, huge portions. Pretty bland food. And, we were put in a small table crammed against a wall, and our waitress was so overwhelmed it was hard to get coffee refills.
I cannot say the restaurant lived up to the hype.
OMG...you can feed a village with the portions here! I heard the portions were big, but big is an understatement....it was MONSTROUS!
There were four of us, and we each ordered our own entree. We ordered two Andy's sage fried chicken - Hash House Benedict( http://static.px.yelp.... ) and two Andy's Sage Fried Chicken w/ maple reduction, 2 eggs, bacon mashed potatoes & biscuit( http://static.px.yelp.... ). When the food came out, our jaws dropped to the floor. Holy Moly! That's for one person???? Good lord!!!!
I had the Benedict version of the sage fried chicken. I dug into my pile of food and everything was really good. The chicken was nice and crispy and I loved the griddled mozzarella on top. I had to push aside my biscuits because I didn't want to get full from eating them. None of us finished our meal...we waved the white flag and surrendered. Only one came close to finishing. We should've ordered one of each and just shared.
Definitely bring your appetite because there is plenty to eat! I was full for hours after eating that monstrosity! Either go early or go late because this place is very popular...you'll have a bit of a wait to build up your appetite.
I could go on for days about how great my experience at Hash House a Go Go was but you've heard that already. What I do want to do is give a shout out to Lou who works there.
Dude. You're so damn awesome! Thank you for the best service and excellent dish suggestions. I know you're really hardcore about HHaGG and I want you to know that we appreciate it.
Hash House's serving sizes are notorious so we arrived very hungry and I still could barely finish half of my plate. So much food.
The parking and wait situation wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. The wait time for two was quoted to be between 35-45 minutes for breakfast but ended up being about 15 minutes. We got the orange juice, Mexi mocha, sausage gravy over biscuits, mashed potato and eggs (a little carb on carb action), a side of bacon and a meatloaf hash.
The drinks were good but I liked the orange juice more. The juice glass was bigger than a pint. The coffee drink was more of a dessert and I expected it to be spicy. The mexi mocha was cinnamon-y and didn't seem to have much chocolate in it.
The food was also of decent quality and taste. The presentation of my dish was over the top and pretty.
I'll definitely be back, especially for the gravy and biscuits after a long run.
I've been here many times for breakfast, and I've been here once for dinner. What amazes me about this place is that the food is excellent and sooooooooooo cool looking! The portions are incredible!
You should try these items from the breakfast menu:
(Eggs Benedict) House roasted chicken w/ mushroom, sliced market yellow tomato all crowned w/ basil pesto cream and two basted eggs
(Scrambles) House smoked salmon w/ basil pesto, fresh tomato and melted brie cheese
(Hashes) Roasted Chicken, garlic, onions, asparagus and rosemary
Then come back later and try this item for dinner:
House smoked salmon bowtie pasta
In a sundried tomato cream with grilled onions, asparagus and hardwood smoked bacon
This is a trendy little spot, packed on Sunday morning with groups of people in their mid to late 20's. They all looked really tired, had red eyes, and moved VERY slowly. It's pretty safe to say they needed some carbs to soak up all the alcohol in their stomachs! ha ha.
We arrived around 10:30am. There was a huge crowd around the outside of the restaurant, and I overheard the host quote the group of 4 in front of us at an hour and 10 minutes. WHAT?? I was too hungry to wait that long, but luckily, it was just my husband and I and the wait was only 20 mins!
After reading the entire menu, I already felt gross. EVERYTHING on the menu had carb on carb action. Bread with potatoes. Potatoes with a side of pancakes. I didn't want to be useless for the rest of the day, so I ordered two eggs (whites only) and two sausages. My husband ordered the lumberjack (2 eggs, 2 slices of bacon, and a buttermilk pancake.
The portions are ANDRE THE GIANT sized. And when I say giant, I am NOT exaggerating in the least!! My egg whites looked more like a cloud of eggs, the sausages were nice and plump, but the pancake... OMG - the pancake takes the crown! That sucker was at least 13 inches in diameter - NO JOKE! I measured it against my arm - and it ALMOST wetnt from the tip of my fingers to my elbow. MASSIVE!
Unfortunately, the food wasn't as good as it looked. At least not what we ordered. I'm sure all the other items are delicious (with a side of food coma immediately after..) Everyone around us had some pretty cool looking dishes (especially the salmon benedict) - but I wasn't impressed with the eggs, sausage, bacon, or the pancake. In fact, the pancake was kinda dry and bland. The only thing that salvaged it was the butter and the mounds of syrup we put on top.
Well you could say I had my arm twisted into giving Hash House A Go Go another try when my mom came into town to visit and really wanted to try the place. She mostly was intrigued by the long quantities of people milling around the front waiting to get in.
Luckily, I didn't have any Jerk/a**hole service issues this time but I had a feeling all along I wasn't missing out on much. So not surprisingly, I found I hadn't been.
The portions were huge, which were fun and sound great. But I found my breakfast to be bland and nothing spectacular. I could have easily foregone half my portion for something more outstanding in flavor. Between that and the wait time to get in....the juice just wasn't worth the squeeze.
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10/19/2008
Sooooooooooo Disappointed. Granted though I am only reviewing the attitude of the staff.
After… Read more »
Holy Moly Obi-Wan Kenobi this place is good! The pictures say it all.
I'll keep this simple:
a) Food is above average
b) The portions are bigger than your house
c) Nice service
d) The wait can be a biatch (we waited close to 40 min or so) on a weekend
e) Can be pricey but you get what you pay for (portions, quality)
f) Having a sharing charge really bites, but you might as well pay for it if you're not starving, and trust.. chances are you might not finish your food unless you come w/ an empty stomach
If you're in SD this is definitely a must visit restaurant. GO GO!! power rangers.
A complete devastation of the Planet. Not only do they needlessly Pile on huge mounds of food (and Carbon Footprint) but then some hapless patrons actually eat it all. A Big waste of resources and an unconscionably Big contributor to obesity and ill health (Including of the Planet). Only go as a curiosity, but stay away for your health's sake and that of the Planet Put your fork down half way through or earlier. They should be giving half the food to the homeless downtown a few blocks away. This is a very dated concept that should have been left in the 70's.
I love love love this place so much that I'd wait 50 minutes to sit down...LOL The food is always over the top delicious and filling. The portions can feed you for two meals, so I always take a bag home. I've had the salmon sandwich with the salad and cucumber dressing twice and I am never disappointed. You know when you've tried something before it does not taste as good the second time? Well not his place. I've had the pancake breakfast that was covering my whole plate before and those are SO good. I'll always be up for this breakfast/lunch spot. The waiters are really friendly and always get you what you ask for. They serve you free coffee while you wait to be seated. I love this because you don't have to order coffee when you sit! You can order another drink or keep the coffee you had already to save some money.
OK, so I lied in one of my previous reviews. I said "Great Jones Cafe in NYC" was the best brunch I have ever had. Well you know what? That was before Hash House. HASH HOUSE IS THE BEST BRUNCH I HAVE EVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF TASTING.
It was a Saturday afternoon in sunny San Diego and I woke up feeling plenty regretful for the few drinks I had the night before. I was in for a long day filled with the sun, walking and animal sight-seeing. Blech. I need a coffee. STAT.
My cousin - our designated tour guide for the weekend - highly recommended this place to us as it being the best brunch place in SD. I thought, hey, why not? My first thought when we finally arrived at our destination...why are there so many people standing outside?!? This ain't no club!
There were clusters of people littered everywhere. They were sitting in the outdoor chairs, standing underneath the spacious umbrellas, leaning against the parked cars, standing in the doorway, loitering off to the side - I can continue but I think you get the picture - etc. etc.
The wait?
The nice host outside replied "40 minutes to an hour" with a smile.
Damn, I'm really hungry.
"Oh yes, and free coffee and water inside while you wait."
SCORE!!
I ran in, thirst-crazed and in need of some serious caffeine and came out with a coffee and a cup of water.
First sip...heaven.
The next 50 minutes literally flew by as we examined and re-examined the menu til it died. We couldn't get over how tasty every single item sounded. Sage...mashed potatoes...fried...garlic...etc. etc. GIMME SOME FOOD NOW!!!
Finally after the lengthy wait, we were seated in the outdoor patio in the back of the restaurant. I had my heart set on the "Andy's Sage Fried Chicken w/ fresh spinach, hardwood smoked bacon, market tomato, griddled mozzarella, chipotle cream and scrambled eggs" but when I saw the "specials" menu, I knew I had to get the crab cakes instead. How can I not?? "Andy's special crab cakes on top of garlic mashed potatoes served with fresh slices of tomatoes, a chili mayo sauce and scrambled eggs". Arghhhhh "imitating Homer"
When the food came out, my jaw literally dropped on the floor. The previous Yelpers were not kidding when they said huge. Plates? What are plates? They serve everything in platters the size of medium pizzas!
My dish was a masterpiece. It was almost too pretty to eat...almost. I dug in.
OMG.
I was making noises no one should ever make at the dinner table. Keep in mind, I was brunching in the middle of the afternoon surrounded by couples, groups and families with KIDS. Sorry *face turning red*
Ever heard of a food orgasm?
Well...I think I may have orgasm-d out on this one.
Hash House, I think I love you!
The place was packed... ON A MONDAY AT NOON!
First off... service was awesome... really really good...
The food... well... quality and quantity sometimes do work together...
I had the sage fried chicken benedict... I ate maybe 1/3.. but every bite was scrumptuous... My GF had the sundried tomatoe goat cheese scramble and the egg part was so so... a bit bland... but the crispy potatoes? WOW...I don't tend to drink to excess so I don't tend to get hangovers... but those taters and the HH Bloddy Marry would almost drive me to over indulge just to have an excuse to have them...
Great place... great atmosphere... great service... HUGE PORTIONS
Do you have the appetite of a lumberjack? Or, are you carbo/protein loading for the Olympics, or like feeding a family of 8 with just 2 dishes? If so, then this is the place for you.
I was ASTONISHED by the over-sized portions that they are dishing out at this UBER POPULAR brunch joint. The pancakes were about as big as my torso, the biscuit was about the size of my face, and my skillet came out to feed the whole table. It was insane.
Saturday afternoon, our wait was about 30 minutes. Definitely worth it.
It was quite the experience, and now I know that "sharing IS caring."
Jake was a great server and very attentive.
Good job HH!
Wow! I am in love! Bigger is better! Not only do they have ridiculously large portions, but the food is phe-nom nom nom-enal!!
Seriously! I ordered an $11 BLT Bloody Mary, which I thought was pretty pricey for a bloody Mary, until it arrived! HOLY moly it was huge! It came with toast and mayo on the side and lettuce, bacon, and a huge chunk of fresh tomato coming out of the drink!!
Had I have known, I wouldn't have ordered breakfast because the Bloody Mary was a meal on it's own, and the best one I have yet to find in SD!
I made a little sammich out of the toast, bacon, lettuce and tomato and dipped it in my drink!
They use fresh organic ingredients and make their own delectable juices.
I ordered the chicken eggs Benedict with the help of our wonderfully attentive waitress. It is one of the most popular menu items, next to the hash, which one of my friends ordered. (meatloaf style)
Another friend ordered the eggs, goat cheese, and sundried tomato scramble.
When mine arrived I was floored! The plate was bigger than my chair and piled larger than my head! I thought 'what the heck am i supposed to do with this', it was ridiculous.
Never mind the size here when I dug in it was out of this world GOOD! This was so tasty I ate so much I thought I was going to explode!
I have never had a breakfast this good anywhere!! There were enough leftovers for 2 more meals!! So it was worth every penny!
My Benedict was covered in a crispy tablecloth like layer of burnt cheese so it looked like a large dome with rosemary, and what looked like hard spaghetti sticking out of it. It was a work of art!
When i got to the heart of it it had fried chicken, scrambled eggs, biscuits, gravy, spinach, mashed potatoes, sage sauce, scallions and other things! It sounds like it was too much, but it was a wonderful combination and all the ingredients complimented each other!
I tasted my friends dishes that were all wonderful as well, but I was so enthralled with mine they couldn't hold my interest in future bites.
I walked out of their full for the day!
I felt like a kid in a candy store here. I was giddy and happy the whole day thinking about it! I can't wait to go back! However, I can only do this place once in awhile, because it is definitely a splurge if your dieting!!
With our 10% yelp coupon, our tabs with cocktails were $25 per person! Incredibly great food and a great deal considering the outstanding quality and presentation of the meals and leftovers!!
Hash house by far is one of the best breakfast places in San Diego. I read about this place in papers and my roommates were talking about it all last year. And we finally decided to drive down to Hillcrest to see what was up. All i have to say is WOW.
The wait was about 10 minutes on a Friday afternoon; not so bad at all. The entire restaurant isn't all that big, but it was packed. They have gourmet food but for cheap prices. And the portions are RIDICULOUS. Literally, you could feed three people with one plate. I ordered a farm scramble with crispy potatoes, and i couldn't even finish half of what i ordered. I would definitely recommend splitting the plate with someone because you will NOT finish your plate by yourself.
The only issue i had with this place was that the service wasn't that great. We were greeted pretty much right away, but after that, the server basically disappeared.
Whenever i think about this place, i am reminded of when some friends went here recently with a woman from an impoverished part of Africa, who upon receiving her food, wept.
USA!
The portions here are humongous. It's like Hash House has listened to Patton Oswalt's bit about Black Angus and are trying to top the gauntlet of angry food(a deep fried pumpkin filled with buttered scallops and 53 potato bacon bombs). But the food is also big on taste(!). The hashes are great, the sun dried tomato scramble is excellent, the biscuits and gravy are bitchin.
Also, i recommend the "Whole of The Moon", which is the most expensive thing on the coffee menu, but damn, is it worth it. I'm not gonna tell you what it is. In fact, when we ordered it, the waitress didn't even know. Just get it. And you are welcome, in advance.
This is my ode to Hash house a go-go to the tune of Wham: Start swaying and snapping your fingers!
Your menu speaks to my heart,
You are a great place for an early morning start.
There is no way I can sleep in,
Anytime past 10, the wait gets insane.
Manhole pancakes with fancy fruit,
Corned beef hash what should I choose?
To have it all, and not be over fed
I am thinking, we should all share food instead.
Get me up for hash house a go-go
Waking up late is just a no-no
Get me up for hash house a go-go
I do want to miss that line
Get me up for hash house a go-go
'oh yeah and its a bad idea to go solo
Get me up for hash house a go-go
It's time to go eat a lot
And let's be sure to miss that line (yeah, yeah)
Now lets get back to the food,
They have something for every mood.
Everything is as good as it sounds
Best be careful or I'll weigh 300 pounds
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Lots of food, they're no fool
The plate presentation, is just so cool
Come on, baby, let's just eat
finishing your meal is a major feat.
Get me up for hash house a go-go
Waking up late is just a no-no
Get me up for hash house a go-go
I do want to miss that line
Get me up for hash house a go-go
'oh yeah and its a bad idea to go solo
Get me up for hash house a go-go
It's time to go eat a lot
And let's be sure to miss that line (yeah, yeah)
The space inside, is a little tight,
for fast pace service is quite alright.
there's a crowd out there, but have no doubt,
They know good business and Won't rush you out.
Get me up for hash house a go-go
Waking up late is just a no-no
Get me up for hash house a go-go
I do want to miss that line
Get me up for hash house a go-go
'oh yeah and its a bad idea to go solo
Get me up for hash house a go-go
Good thing I didn't eat last night!
Ok so cheesy sorry, but spent to long on it to delete it! :) oh yeah, No hard alcohol. so mimosas only, no bloodys unless you want to use that nasty rice wine. :)
Helluva good place.
Portion size, taste, uniqueness with breakfast dishes ONLY found at the HH.
I don't need a roesemary tree sticking up out of my plate though.
Otherwise, go there and get it done and Go. Hungry.
I'm surprized this place get so many great reviews. I really feel that it is a bit overrated. I have eaten here a couple of times, and yes the portions are big..and yes it's always crowded, but half the portion of the food is just butter and potatoes. THe corned beef hash is very diff I have to admit. It's in chunks instead of the regular stuff you get in a can.
Pros: big portions, speciality pancakes like snickers pancakes that are about 8 inches in diameter
Cons: always a long wait..can be around 30-hour on sunday at 12:00, too much starch, I always have huge food coma afterwards. Is there a need for all those potatoes on the plate?
My friends highly recommended this place but warned me about the portions. I had seen pictures of some of the dishes but still felt I could be able to somewhat conquer the famous Andy's sage fried chicken (btw, it's the one listed under farm benedicts that's the most popular).
When I actually got the dish, I was a bit worried cause that mofo was stacked high and dense. I should have listened to Zombieland's rule #17: don't be a hero, cause I dove in hoping to finish most of the dish. I swear the Heavens parted and rays of sunlight descended upon my face as I took the first bite. Later on I just realized it was probably just a heart attack, half fat content and half awesomeness.
Try the sage chicken for sure, but don't be a hero. I'm sure it's just as good when eaten as leftovers. As for me, I probably won't eat for days cause I'm still full.
Please people. Share your food! That's what this place screams for. The plates so SO big and the food is just large. One pancake is about a foot [ya! 12 in] in diameter.
We ordered the french toast with berries on top, and the special with duck sausage and mashed potatoes in eggs. [did that sound like a heart attack?]. The french toast was so good. It wasn't too sweet, and the toast was crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. The duck sausage was good although I thought the mashed potatoes were the best part.
Between the 4 of us, we finished about half of each plate, and we only ordered 2 plates. Next time, I'll bring more people.
The coffee is good, and the juices are fresh. I love the breakfast here, and can't wait to come back with a bigger posse.
The wait was quite long, but we went early to avoid it somewhat. By 9 am, there was a 25 minute wait, which isn't so bad. We looked over the menu and knew what we wanted by the time we sat down.
