First opened in 1958, the restaurant got its current name when Louise Webb took it over in 1976. Edward and Christy Sweeny bought it in 1991, and their son, Scott Sweeny, stepped into full ownership in 2004. These days, he’s carrying on the Louisa’s tradition with the help of his wife, Kuuipo, and their four children.

There’s nothing fancy about Louisa’s Place, and that’s part of its appeal.

Egg dishes can lay claim to being among the most popular choices at Louisa’s, especially some of the four-egg omelets such as the Denver, the Linguica, or the aptly-named “Big One” stuffed with about a dozen ingredients.

Other breakfast favorites include all the usual meat and eggs combinations, plus huevos rancheros, eggs Benedict and even breakfast nachos — crispy chips topped with scrambled eggs, ham, bacon, cheese and salsa.

Scott Sweeny noted that whenever possible, they’ll buy ingredients like the strawberries locally, and “we also use Cal Poly eggs, Morro Creek Ranch avocados and Old West Cinnamon Rolls.”

Most people think of Louisa’s for breakfast, the lunch menu can certainly hold its own.

Choices range from fish tacos to a bottomless bowl of freshly made soup or chili, from a grilled chicken breast sandwich to a Cobb salad, from a BLT made with thick-cut bacon to a bleu bacon burger served with house made potato salad. As with breakfast, the hearty helpings guarantee that you won’t leave hungry.

“We’re happy with our own little niche in San Luis Obispo,” Scott explained, “so we’re not going to try to be something we’re not.”

Louisa’s Place

964 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo | 541-0227 | www.louisasplace.net

Hours: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, including holidays

A classic, family-owned, neighborhood diner; seating can be at a premium on weekends, so be prepared for a wait, especially with any group over four; the counter inside is first-come, first-served

Hearty, homestyle comfort food for breakfast and lunch, plus barbecue at the Thursday night Farmers Market; kids’ menu also available

Expect to spend: Budget meals under $6; breakfast $6 to $12, lunch items $8 to $10