Hash House a Go Go

(619) 298-4646

3628 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103 32.7438 -117.1605

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Neighborhoods: Hillcrest, Western, Western San Diego

HASHHOUSEAGOGO.COM

Price:

$$

Last updated 11.12.09

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Breakfast, Family-Friendly Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Traditional American

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What People Are Saying About Hash House a Go Go

Featured Review

Tara Lis

Contributor

In Short – Like an old roadside diner, this clever concept is a San Diego brunch staple. Inside, the famous purple wall is replicated in the front nook; a larger side room features bright yellow splotchy walls and black-and-white photos of antique farm tools. Headset-strapped college kids dart between tables serving behemoth portions of breakfast favorites like house hashes, blueberry-pecan pancakes and fried chicken Benedict. For lunch and dinner, try stuffed burgers, big salads and pork ribs.

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Look Good:
Staring down an hour-plus weekend wait? Tell the hostess you'll be at friendly next door gay bar The Loft. The restaurant will call you when your table is ready.
Where to Sit:
Consider requesting the backyard patio when the weather permits, but this will increase your wait time. Note that the counter/bar usually doesn't seat any sooner.
What to Drink:
Beer and wine are served, along with specialty drinks like mimosas and Soju-based bloody marys. The kiwi-watermelon lemonade is a popular non-alcoholic beverage.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “On a positve note, the service was good, atmosphere was warm and inviting.”
  2. “The service is great (think friendly, normal-sized suicide girls,) the atmosphere is original (farm/industrial,) and the portions are HUGE.”
  3. “In Indiana, where one of the owners is from, TWENTY dollars could feed four people a breakfast big enough to fuel them all day, pay the tab, and have change to leave a tip and pay for parking.”
  4. “fun & huge portions”
atmosphere
100.0% positive
  1. “they have a bar and a comfortable atmosphere.”
  2. “the ambience was casual, but nice enough.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “There are lots of creative twists with the food, the presentation is cool (rosemary sprigs everywhere, huge marshmallows in the giant hot chocolate, etc), and the food is really tasty.”
  2. “had "Lou's Special" (I think it was Lou,) a large platter of creamy mashed potatoes, topped with a fresh baked buttermilk biscuit, then spicy crab cakes, topped with an egg, and smothered in a SPICY hollandaise.”
  3. “a large platter of creamy mashed potatoes, topped with a fresh baked buttermilk biscuit, then spicy crab cakes, topped with an egg”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “this place has awesome plates”
  2. “they have a bar and a comfortable atmosphere.”
food quality
93.33000183105469% positive
  1. “their pancakes are amazing”
  2. “had "Lou's Special" (I think it was Lou,) a large platter of creamy mashed potatoes, topped with a fresh baked buttermilk biscuit, then spicy crab cakes, topped with an egg, and smothered in a SPICY hollandaise.”
  3. “HUGE plates, great food”
  4. “to go back for some more yummy food and to say hi to lewis”
  5. “the dishes were well-prepared and flavorful, but the portions overwhelming.”
  6. “the food is good.”
  7. “the hash house a gogo is a great breakfast stop.”
  8. “without a doubt, hash house has the best breakfast in the city.”
  9. “The dishes were well-prepared and flavorful, but the portions overwhelming.”
  10. “for the amount of food that, the price is really good!”
  11. “The food itself was pretty decent, with HUGE portions for sure.”
  12. “hungry for some hearty tasty food?”
  13. “Of course, you would expect huge portions when you're playing 15-20 per dish.”
  14. “there are lots of creative twists with the food”
  15. “The huge plates and portions you receive might distract some people from the quality of food, but not us.”
  16. “their dinners are excellent”
  17. “can't wait to go back for some more yummy food and to say hi to Lewis!”
  18. “the food was amazing and the portions ....”
  19. “remember when Johny was waiting tables he has taken his know how of customer likes and the restaurant biz and made a HUGE success of Hash House you can not go there and leave hungry the food is AWESOME and so GOOD it is extremely hard to choose somethin”
  20. “the food is really tasty”
  21. “Hungry for some hearty tasty food?”
  22. “it was beautifully garnished and served with a slice of juicy, sweet watermelon.”
  23. “they are filled with an abundance of yummy food”
  24. “with sure fire hits like smoked salmon, basil pesto, fresh tomato and melted brie, or the farmhouse hash meatloaf, roasted red peppers and smoked mozzarella?”
  25. “i would bring anyone here for a unique experience and good food.”
  26. “so far been there twice and its been an amazing breakfast everytime.”
  27. “huge plates, great food by mrs. l. at insiderpages”
  28. “food was great.”
  29. “this place is really busy and is best known for their breakfast items.”
  30. “The plates are enormous and the food is delicious!”
  31. “The food was amazing and the portions”
  32. “the food is fantastic”
  33. “why is the pancake so expensive?”
  34. “breakfast is the most important, and expensive, meal of the day”
  35. “The plates at this place are huge, and they are filled with an abundance of yummy food.”
  36. “best bet: try the fried chicken quesadilla with the spicy chipotle sauce- even if, the kitchen is usually delighted!”
  37. “This place has awesome plates and they're food is delicious.”
  38. “hash house a gogo is amazing.”
  39. “when you order a BLT you get practically a pund of bacon.”
  40. “There are lots of creative twists with the food, the presentation is cool (rosemary sprigs everywhere, huge marshmallows in the giant hot chocolate, etc), and the food is really tasty.”
  41. “Portions are huge, you will always have to take food home and it can always last you up until dinner time!”
  42. “the food itself was pretty decent, with huge portions for sure.”
  43. “Why is the pancake so expensive?”
  44. “a large platter of creamy mashed potatoes, topped with a fresh baked buttermilk biscuit, then spicy crab cakes, topped with an egg”
  45. “Yes, you get huge portions, but that is not a positive thing when the food is bland and over priced.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “trying any of the fabulous and gigantic offering”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “simply the best breakfast in town but you really have.”
  2. “remember when Johny was waiting tables he has taken his know how of customer likes and the restaurant biz and made a HUGE success of Hash House you can not go there and leave hungry the food is AWESOME and so GOOD it is extremely hard to choose somethin”
  3. “this place is the best!”
  4. “gave me the best breakfast experience of my life”
  5. “If you are visiting San Diego and want a good breakfast, avoid this place.”
  6. “best breakfast in san diego”
  7. “great experience!”
  8. “it is a great place.”
  9. “best breakfast”
  10. “this is by far the best breakfast place.”
  11. “This is by far the best breakfast place I've ever been to.”
  12. “you are visiting san diego and want a good breakfast”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “can't wait to go back for some more yummy food and to say hi to Lewis!”
  2. “to go back for some more yummy food and to say hi to lewis”
service
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. “In Indiana, where one of the owners is from, TWENTY dollars could feed four people a breakfast big enough to fuel them all day, pay the tab, and have change to leave a tip and pay for parking.”
  2. “All the people working here have great attitudes.”
  3. “like going there for breakfast on weekends and love their service.”
  4. “the service was good”
  5. “On a positve note, the service was good, atmosphere was warm and inviting.”
  6. “Lots of smiles and enthusiastic service, which makes a big difference.”
  7. “the staff members are friendly enough, and are good about.”
  8. “all the people working here have great attitudes.”
  9. “The service is great (think friendly, normal-sized suicide girls,) the atmosphere is original (farm/industrial,) and the portions are HUGE.”
  10. “the service is great, and.”
  11. “It's too crowded, the service is inadequate, and it's more of a place to be seen, rather than to eat.”
  12. “The huge plates and portions you receive might distract some people from the quality of food, but not us.”
  13. “Cute place, good for groups (make reservations for more than 4), and pretty decent service.”
  14. “i like and love their service.”
  15. “cute place, good for groups make reservations for more than 4, and pretty decent service.”
value
92.9800033569336% positive
  1. “fun & huge portions”
  2. “The service is great (think friendly, normal-sized suicide girls,) the atmosphere is original (farm/industrial,) and the portions are HUGE.”
  3. “There are lots of creative twists with the food, the presentation is cool (rosemary sprigs everywhere, huge marshmallows in the giant hot chocolate, etc), and the food is really tasty.”
  4. “huge plates, great food by mrs. l. at insiderpages”
  5. “The dishes were well-prepared and flavorful, but the portions overwhelming.”
  6. “Of course, you would expect huge portions when you're playing 15-20 per dish.”
  7. “The food itself was pretty decent, with HUGE portions for sure.”
  8. “The huge plates and portions you receive might distract some people from the quality of food, but not us.”
  9. “Why is the pancake so expensive?”
  10. “Their prices are very good.”
  11. “bit pricey, but the portions were HUGE!”
  12. “why is the pancake so expensive?”
  13. “In Indiana, where one of the owners is from, TWENTY dollars could feed four people a breakfast big enough to fuel them all day, pay the tab, and have change to leave a tip and pay for parking.”
  14. “for the amount of food that, the price is really good!”
  15. “the food itself was pretty decent, with huge portions for sure.”
  16. “great attitudes, great portions by sunflower c. at insiderpages”
  17. “Portions are huge, you will always have to take food home and it can always last you up until dinner time!”
  18. “The portions here are huge (think italian family dining portions, only it's a serving for ONE here).”
  19. “the dishes were well-prepared and flavorful, but the portions overwhelming.”
  20. “their prices are very good.”
  21. “huge portions”
  22. “Yes, you get huge portions, but that is not a positive thing when the food is bland and over priced.”
  23. “the food was amazing and the portions ....”
  24. “Not only do they give you a huge plate of whatever you ordered, its soo good!”
  25. “Their presentation is very unique and items come in huge plates and the portion.”
  26. “The food was amazing and the portions”
  27. “breakfast is the most important, and expensive, meal of the day”
  28. “The plates at this place are huge, and they are filled with an abundance of yummy food.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “Granted, the lines can be atrocious on a Saturday or Sunday morning, but even a 30-minute wait in the mid-summer morning sun shouldn't deter you from trying any of the fabulous and gigantic offerings at this Hillcrest Restaurant.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/03/09

A must to visit!

by bozley at Citysearch

I had been waiting to go to this place for a long time and was not disappointed one bit! The food was amazing and the portions….OMGosh….were they huge! Even if you go starving you will definitely leave with leftovers. Lewis was our server and he was so nice and made the evening even better. I can’t wait to go back for some more yummy food and to say hi to Lewis!

  • Pros: food, staff
  • Cons: Parking
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/06/09

COME STARVING AND READY TO EAT!!

by mj1523 at Citysearch

At Hash House A Go Go it's all about QUANTITY and QUALITY!! Not only do they give you a huge plate of whatever you ordered, its soo good!! I have to visit this place everytime I drive down to San Diego. So far been there twice and its been an amazing breakfast everytime.. Will be back for the long weekend!!

  • Pros: Woth the Wait
  • Cons: Long waits and maybe Parking!!
2 Star Rating: Below Average

11/29/08

Perfect for the Hummer drivers of San Diego.

by AmirTalai at Citysearch

excessive portions, wait times, and prices.

the food is good. so what? does that justify waiting 45 minutes to get a table for 2 for a weekend brunch, and spending $11 for a pancake? Why is the pancake so expensive? Is it made with rare or organic ingredients? no, it's just enormous. The editorial review says it right there - BEHEMOTH portions. What is wrong with people? Large is fine. But BEHEMOTH? no thanks. I could have gone to Denny's and ate a normal pancake of comparable qulaity for $5.50, then threw another pancake in the garbage for $5.50. Brunch for 2, no mimosas or anything, came to over $50. literally, what a waste.

  • Pros: very friendly service
  • Cons: outrageous wait times, prices, and portions
3 Star Rating: Average

09/30/08

fun & huge portions

by sopho at Citysearch

The portions here are huge (think italian family dining portions, only it's a serving for ONE here). This place is really busy and is best known for their breakfast items. Their pancakes are the size of manhole covers (not exaggerating). Cute place, good for groups (make reservations for more than 4), and pretty decent service.

  • Pros: fun, portion size, ambiance
  • Cons: parking
3 Star Rating: Average

01/02/08

Not sure if it's worth the wait

by jomarkumar423 at Citysearch

One of the first weekends my wife and I lived in San Diego, we heard rave reviews of this place for breakfast. Having dined there, I'm not sure if we would ever go back. We were warned to get their early (especially on Sundays) otherwise be prepared to wait. We got there at about 10am, and had about an hour plus wait. When we finally got seated, we were fairly disappointed by the service. Considering we had waited so long, the least the place could have done was be attentive to our needs. This was not the case. The food itself was pretty decent, with HUGE portions for sure. Of course, you would expect huge portions when you're playing 15-20 per dish. All in all, I don't think I would go back. It's too crowded, the service is inadequate, and it's more of a place to be seen, rather than to eat.

  • Pros: Huge portions, good selection
  • Cons: Way too crowded, long waits, poor service

The Details on Hash House a Go Go

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  • expensive pancake
  • great attitudes
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  • creative twists
  • juicy sweet watermelon
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  • warm atmosphere
  • fresh melted brie
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  • big people
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  • fresh baked buttermilk biscuit
  • favorite breakfast place
  • huge success
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