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Ben & Esther's - Reviews

6663 El Cajon Blvd suite q, 92115 San Diego
All reviews at a glance
486

Reviews

87.9%

Satisfaction

46

negative

13

neutral

427

positive

What people say about Ben & Esther's

Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Eric
Review date: 12/29/2025
9
Great Food, Will Return!
My first time at this restaurant was a great experience. I ordered the RZA and my companion ordered the egg, cheese and sausage. Both dishes were delicious. The service and atmosphere were also excellent, receiving a perfect 5/5 rating. I would definitely return!
  • RZA9
  • egg, cheese and sausage9
  • service10
Service Intent
  • Regular Visit
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Michele S.
Review date: 12/26/2025
2
Consistently Out of Stock
My experience at this restaurant has been consistently frustrating due to their lack of available items. On my last several visits, they literally had no bagels or soup. It felt like a complete waste of time.
  • bagels1
  • soup1
  • availability1
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Michelle A.
Review date: 12/26/2025
9
Great Vegan Options and Chill Vibe
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic, especially for its vegan food options. The employees were chill, and the aesthetic was clean. I really enjoyed the food, and it's a great spot if you love a good deli!
  • vegan food options10
  • employees9
  • aesthetic8
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Andrew G.
Review date: 12/24/2025
9
Fantastic Vegan Deli Experience!
My experience at this restaurant was so GOOD! You know it’s a quality deli when they run out of most bagels by late morning 😉. As a vegan, places like this are a dream! The food was rated a 5, and the service was a perfect 5. The atmosphere was rated a 3, and the noise level was quiet, making it easy to talk. It's a great spot for breakfast.
  • bagels9
  • vegan options10
  • food10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Raymond S.
Review date: 12/15/2025
7
Tasty Sandwiches, Underwhelming Sides
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. I found the sandwiches to be great and very tasty, even large enough that they can be shared. However, their side options were just okay, feeling underwhelming in both flavor and portion. The place charges a premium for all their food, and the quality doesn't always feel worth it. Despite these drawbacks, it’s definitely worth a visit, and supporting vegan businesses is always a plus!
  • sandwiches9
  • food quality6
  • vegan businesses8
  • side options4
  • portion4
  • price4
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Victor J.
Review date: 12/14/2025
9
Cozy Gem with Delicious Bagels!
Ben and Esther's is the real deal! Tucked away but worth the time it takes to find, this place is cozy and reminds me of home with its family atmosphere and delicious bagels. Don't sleep on the pickles!
  • bagels9
  • pickles10
  • atmosphere9
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Wade R.
Review date: 12/14/2025
9
Delicious Vegan Deli with Amazing Bagels!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I found it to be a great vegan deli. The bagels are always fresh, and the food is very tasty. I especially enjoyed the Lox sandwich, which was amazing!
  • vegan deli9
  • bagels9
  • food9
Service Intent
  • Quick Meal
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Anna S.
Review date: 12/13/2025
2
Bagel Sandwiches Not Toasted
I visited this restaurant twice and ordered bagel sandwiches both times. On both occasions, I specifically requested that the bagels be toasted. Unfortunately, the bagels I received were cold, not crunchy, and clearly not toasted, which significantly detracted from the quality of the sandwich.
  • bagel sandwiches2
  • bagels1
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Deval G.
Review date: 12/06/2025
10
Great Vegan Reuben and Philly Cheesesteak!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic, especially for my plant-eating wife. They offer amazing vegan options for classic sandwiches like the Reuben and Philly cheesesteak. The menu is entirely vegetarian, which is a huge plus. We had a lunch meal, and the price per person was between $10–20. We were highly recommended to try the vegetarian offerings, and there was no wait time. Overall, a great find for vegetarian and vegan diners!
  • vegan options10
  • Reuben10
  • Philly cheesesteak10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Kim S.
Review date: 12/01/2025
9
Incredible Food, Unique Finds!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! While the photo shows their steak and eggs breakfast sandwich, I must highlight that their Rueben, brisket, and lox are all incredible. The knish was SO good, I could eat like 5. The black and white cookie is also really good! I haven't had anything bad here; the quality is excellent, and they offer many items you can't find in other places.
  • Rueben9
  • brisket9
  • lox9

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