The 101 diner has been a hallmark of the relaxed downtown Encinitas community since it opened its doors on S. Coast Hwy. It offers a wide selection of breakfast and lunch menu items, which are available at all times while the establishment is open. The outdoor seating is an Encinitan pastime, and the service is friendly.
The menu is freshly prepared and is reasonably priced. Menu items include baked pancakes and fruit crepes, which are popular selections, as are its Hawaiian pancakes. It also offers burgers and sandwiches. This is a bustling place, but despite that, service is efficient. There is also a kids' menu, and specials that change throughout the week.