Back to the Future

This is the 84th year the 101 Café has conducted business along the Historic Highway 101 in Oceanside. One reason for our longevity is that we have adapted to our customer’s needs since 1928. Beginning Friday January 6 we will have new Winter Hours from 7:00 AM until 2:00 PM every day and will continue until we announce our new Summer hours later in the Spring.
We have made some important changes in our kitchen and will provide the best customer service possible. We expect to make some menu changes soon and are working to make your experience at the Café a most pleasurable one.

Choices on how to get to the 101 Cafe and the Flying Pig in Oceanside

There are many great choices that will get you to the 101 Cafe or the Flying Pig at Coast Highway and Wisconson Street in Oceanside. If you are lucky enough to live along the Coast in Oceanside or Carlsbad you can also walk to the food or drink of your choice.

Klaus comes to Oceanside

Last year when I got a request for information about the Top Gun House I didn't give it much thought. I had to ask why they wanted the dimensions of the house so I did.
In response I was told that he was going to build a model of the house since it was going to be the 25Th Anniversary of the Top Gun Movie in 2011. At first I didn't think of the possibilities, but soon thought about the good PR our community could enjoy if we did a good job with it. Soon community leaders met to decide what to do. The rest as they would say is history. I sent the dimensions to Klaus Sonnenschein and began to plan what would become the 25Th Anniversary of the Top Gun Movie in Oceanside. We agreed that showing the movie in the Pier Amphitheater was a must and a Beach Volleyball Exhibition would round out two days of Top Gun. Once we decided on the Memorial Day weekend to produce the event then Klaus planned to be here in Oceanside to check it all out. What a pleasure to meet my new German friend. He was so much fun to learn everything about the Top Gun film. He claimed to have seen it 35 times before he came to Oceanside. As you might see we had over for a Beer-Butt Chicken BBQ. His command of English made it really easy to share our community and friends. My thanks to Klaus for his getting the Top Gun adventure going, I hold him responsible...

25th Anniversary of the Top Gun Movie Oceanside

It gets more exciting everyday. Now there will be a Fighter Jet Flyover on Friday the 27th 7:00 PM just before the Free Top Gun Movie is shown at the Pier Amphitheater in Oceanside fight after the Marine Corps Band finishes its concert. We will see and feel the 'Need for Speed' first hand at this Friday night movie.
Saturday starts with Top Gun Beach Volleyball Exhibition/Tournament beginning at 11:00 AM next to the Top Gun House. There will be Beach Volleyball Pros like Karch Kiraly and Sinjin Smith, Marines, Navy and Local players all making up the teams for this Top Gun Tournament. Beginning at 2:00 PM there will be a Kids Clinic put on by the Pros until 4:00 PM. Keeping with the Movie Kansas City BBQ will be selling not only their great food, but also Top Gun Memorabilia.
Saturday night at 7:00 PM the Free Top Gun Movie will be shown again in the Pier Amphitheater. What a great way to begin your Memorial Day Weekend. For information call 760-721-1101

101 Cafe recycles in a big way

The 101 Cafe's waste/recycle hauler Waste Management now takes all of our recyclable items in our bins. This completely changes the amount we can now recycle. We will go from three trash bin pick ups per week to just one and we will pick up our recycle bin three times instead of just one. This effectively increases our recycling to seventy-five percent of our waste an amount of which makes us happy.
Oceanside has been in the forefront of recycling and now commercial recycling will help bring it closer to our new goals.
The following Businesses at El Corazon provide more recycling opportunities;
Moodys accepts concrete, asphalt and dirt.
Agri Service Incorporated accepts all green waste and provide mulch and wood chips to the community

History Walk Downtown Oceanside

It is that time of year where the Oceanside Historical Society host their walks in Historic Downtown Oceanside. There is no better way to learn about our community.

They are on the second Saturday of each month:
May 14
June 11
July 9
August 10
September 11

Beginning at 9:00 AM

Starting from the front of the Downtown Library at 300 North Coast Highway

It is a moderate walk that last a couple of hours. We always encourage question.

Easter Dinner for you at the 101 Cafe

The 101 Cafe is serving two traditional Easter Dinners; Turkey and Ham each with all the trimmings including Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Cranberries, Stuffing, Veges, a Roll and choice Soup or Salad all for only $ 9.95. Available after 4:00 PM through Easter. Here's our Easter Card for you:

Lets walk

It is that time of year where the Oceanside Historical Society host their walks in Historic Downtown Oceanside. There is no better way to learn about our community.

They are on the second Saturday of each month:
May 8
June 12
July 10
August 14
September 11

Beginning at 9:00 AM

Starting from the front of the Downtown Library at 300 North Coast Highway

It is a moderate walk that last a couple of hours. We always encourage question.

Fun at the 101 Cafe

Everyday brings new cars into the 101 Cafe. Some bring back memories of yesterday while others are just Mom & Dads bringing their kids in to begin a new tradition for their families. Keep your eyes out for the ride of your life.

Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner at the 101 Cafe

The 101 Cafe is proud to offer our Thanksgiving Turkey meal for the 81st year in a row. That a lot of Turkey. Our meal consist of turkey breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, vegetables, roll, salad and pumpkin pie all for only $9.95. We will serve it from 4:00 pm everyday through Thanksgiving. If you need your meal on Thanksgiving day you can get it beginning at 10:00 am until closing at 2:00 pm.

In case you want to look for other choices I want to show you some good ones.

2009 Thanksgiving Brunch

1. Addison at the Del Mar Grand $ 98
2. 333 Pacific 49.95
3. The Crossings at Carlsbad 3 7.50
4. Argyle Steakhouse Four Seasons 85.00
5. El Camino Country Club 25.99

Where to shop at Halloween

Vintage Sanctuary located at 625 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, next door to the 101 Cafe is the place to find the perfect outfit for your spooky good time. The proprietor, Stephanie will help you with all of your needs. Open from Noon the 8:00 PM everyday... (760)439-4535

Vintage Sanctuary is your Halloween Costume Headquaters

Vintage Sanctuary on Coast Highway Oceanside, next to the 101 Cafe is THE Place to find your clothes and or costume for Halloween. Stephanie the owner has worked for over tens years to make her store the place to go for you vintage clothing needs and gives hundreds of possibilities for your spooky wear. Check out her reviews to see how she treats her customers. It is worth seeing everything she has to offer.

Vintage Sanctuary

625 South Coast Highway

Oceanside, CA 92054

760-439-4535

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Mandy and Jordan 'Who'

We are happy to announce we have found Mandy & Jordan. Mandy assure us they will be in to retrieve their Wedding photo album soon. It turns out the 101 Cafe is one of their favorite places.

OK there is a twist to our story. It turns out the Jordan of Mandy and Jordan is Jordan Pundik

of New Found Glory . We received a call from someone who let us know that indeed that Jordan was Jordan Pundik. We also had it confirmed by Diane Bell a columnist for the San Diego Union-Tribune who's story led to Mandy's call. It is a story that I think will continue.

Oceanside High School Foundation Celebrates at the 101 Cafe

OHS Foundation Homecoming Weekend 2009

Friday, October 16Th an All Class Reunion Sundowner at the 101 Cafe from 4:30 till 8:00 PM.

Come see your Friends support OHS and plan on spending some money on Beverages and Raffles. Check out great sounds and all the cool Hot Rods driven by Alumni and Teachers. The Cafe was known as Graham's Drive-In back in the day and brings back lots of fun memories. Come join the fun.

Help us find Mandy and Jordan

Almost everyday one or more of our guest leave things after they have dined at the 101 Cafe. We look for the obvious things to help identify the guest if possible. We have gotten more items than we can descriobe here, but we hold onto them so when a guest returns looking for them we will have it.

This time someone left a beautiful Photo Book of Mandy and Jordans' Wedding and Reception. It was given to them by Diana & Mark and has a personal card to them left inside an Apple box. We have had it for a long time and hope you can help us find it's newly wed owners, Mandy and Jordan. Call John at (760)439-1319

SURFMonkey Oceanside August 8, 2009 Sights and Sounds

The annual SURFMonkey event in Oceanside CA has something for everyone at the beach. The 5K run goes along The Strand up on the Pier and then down the beach and returns at the Historic Bandshell for a picture finish. The run, swim paddle event is a moving beach festival. If you missed it this year then mark next August for its return.

The Art of Milk Shake at the 101 Cafe

Untold millions of Milk Shakes have been enjoyed by our guest at the 101 Cafe. Here is a sped up version on how to make them. Stop by from 7 am till Midnight everyday , but Christmas to enjoy the shakes and comfort foods we have served for over 81 years.

Cruising the Oceanside Strand and going under the Pier

Some of us locals have been cruising The Strand six we could sip up in a car. I enjoy it anytime of the year. The beach is full of surf camps and kids as well as families camping out for a long sunny day. You can't get more picturesque that having the Pier as your backdrop. The present Pier is the latest rendition of our first Pier that was finished before we incorporated as a city in 1888. Enjoy the cruise which is just blocks from the 101 Cafe.

Sunday Cruisers at the 101 Cafe

The 101 Cafe is blessed with cool rides everyday. We will try to document more for your enjoyment. We do a new T-shirt design each year and will be looking for just the right vehicles to put into our design. Bring your ride down and take a photo of it and either leave it at the Cafe or email it to OsideNow@gmail.com

See you at the Cafe...

Cruising Oceanside Beaches on a Sunday

Being a Local I have cruised Oceanside's Beaches since I was small. Of course the ultimate cruise is along The Strand. No matter what time of year it is there is always the beauty of the blue Pacific and people enjoying the sun and surf. Riding, jogging, walking or laying on the sand it is people watching at its best.

See you at the Beach...