Opening hours
Open now · closes 3:00 PM
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Local time in La Mesa: 9:34 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (619) 668-9030 to confirm.
Location & directions
8284 La Mesa BoulevardLa Mesa, CA 91941
About Swami's Cafe
Swami's Cafe is an American restaurant you'll find at 8284 La Mesa Boulevard in La Mesa, California. Our La Mesa guide covers 90 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Swami's Cafe is open daily, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Service options include outdoor seating and dine-in. Offerings include vegetarian options and vegan options.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and cash. Phone: (619) 668-9030.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant
- Address
- 8284 La Mesa Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91941
- Phone
- (619) 668-9030
- Hours
- Open daily, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 8 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Swami's Cafe’s weekday schedule with 733 other American restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 7:00 AM, earlier than 72% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 3:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 56 hours a week, 16 hours fewer than the local median of 72. 94% of American restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Swami's Cafe is one of them.
Compared with 733 other American restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for American restaurants in California
Based on 167 menus with 11,706 priced items from American restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $13.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.25 and $18.50.
We don’t have Swami's Cafe’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what American restaurants in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 24% | $14.00 |
| Grilled Cheese | 22% | $8.99 |
| Onion Rings | 22% | $7.79 |
| Patty Melt | 20% | $16.99 |
| French Fries | 19% | $5.95 |
| Cobb Salad | 19% | $18.99 |
| Coffee | 19% | $3.99 |
| Tuna Melt | 19% | $14.09 |
Calculated from 167 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Offerings
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Cash
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Swami's Cafe there are 17 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 53 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (10), Cafes & Coffee (8), Pizza (6), and Sandwiches & Delis (5).
Competition is healthy: 3 other American restaurants are within a mile and 10 within three miles. The closest is Farmer's Table La Mesa, 0.2 mi away.
15 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeePublic Square Coffee House< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexHacienda Cazadores< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisTrolley Stop Deli0.1 mi
- PizzaSurf Rider Pizza0.1 mi
- ChinesePanda Express0.3 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Swami's Cafe's opening hours?
Open daily, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Monday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Is Swami's Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, Swami's Cafe is open on Sundays: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Where is Swami's Cafe located?
Swami's Cafe is located at 8284 La Mesa Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91941.
What is the phone number of Swami's Cafe?
You can call Swami's Cafe at (619) 668-9030.
Does Swami's Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Swami's Cafe. Listed service options: outdoor seating and dine-in.
Is Swami's Cafe wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible.
Is Swami's Cafe open late?
No, Swami's Cafe usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Swami's Cafe?
There are 53 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Swami's Cafe. Nearby options include Public Square Coffee House (< 0.1 mi), Hacienda Cazadores (< 0.1 mi), and Trolley Stop Deli (0.1 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near Swami's Cafe?
3 other American restaurants within a mile. The closest is Farmer's Table La Mesa, 0.2 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in California cost?
Based on 167 menus with 11,706 priced items from American restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $13.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.25 and $18.50.
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