Honey's Bistro & Bakery

VERY CUTE BRUNCH SPOT !! This spot is perfect for a nice bite in Encinitas. Personally, the food was nothing impressive. Their french toast was sour and their matcha plain bitter. Not bad but simply not for me. I loved the outdoor seating area and the vibrant atmosphere but overall probably wouldn’t come back due to how none of the food seemed worth the price. Also, you have to order at the counter and seat yourself so we had a bit of a wait because there was no available seating. The restroom was also very normal and there’s two single room restrooms. If I ever come back it’ll definitely be to try some other food options and not to reorder !

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Our first time here today and when we walked in, most of the tables were full but there was no staff at the front counter. We waited for a few minutes and an employee came up and told us we should go ahead and sit down to save a table while we looked at the menu and that we could come to the counter to order when we were ready. A few minutes later a few people came in so one of us sat at the table and the others got up to order. We were then approached by a different staff member telling us we needed to give up the table and that we can’t sit if we hadn’t ordered and that another family needed the table. I shared that another employee had told us to do what we had done and he asked us to get up again and that it was first come first serve. We reminded him that we were there before everybody else currently in line and that we were told we could come order when we were ready and he retorted “then why didn’t you order??” Really horrible experience given this was our first time and we were doing what we were told to do. Not to mention there was another table without people at it that appeared to be full of employees’ belongings. Why wouldn’t they make that table available to avoid this situation? It also empowered the other customer to come over and confront our party about it which was completely unacceptable. It was a great start to my husbands 40th birthday. Will encourage others to take their business to other restaurants with better hospitality

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

Been coming here for years, always amazed of how good the food is! Fairly priced, punches above its weight! Can always get a table outside with my dog, 10/10, 5 stars, can’t go wrong specially for Brunch!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Randomly found on a road trip to San Diego. Delicious food, homemade salad dressings, nice variety with the kids menu. It was a perfect stop for my family. I had the shrimp tacos and can’t recommend them enough. The employees were super friendly as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was great! We got the green omelete that was so nice, the brioche French toast was amazing- def add extra berries. Sadly they closed their espresso machine an hour before closing so we couldn’t get the drinks we wanted. Otherwise super yummy and good service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We sat outside kind of rustic in an unappealing way

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is a must go on your next itinerary for Encinitas!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A really remarkable place that is dog friendly and offers great shaded seating outdoors for a comfortable experience. Unusual concept of ordering at the counter before seating that absolutely works. The drinks we ordered were brought out in just a couple of mins and our food seemed to only take maybe 5mins to get to our table. Now as for the foods both meals looked delicious and the taste backed every look of it. The stuffed French toast was light and airy with a wonderful whipped cream and the best and fresh berries to combine into what can only be described as a plate that was so flavorful without being heavy or too sweet. As for the Italian sausage scramble with potatoes, it was a combination that hit it out of the park the onions and peppers with the seasoned potatoes were cooked perfectly and the scramble itself meshed so well with the light and fluffy eggs, melted cheese, onions, and peppers had a remarkable flavor bite after bite. We chose to get the cranberry mule which was very good and did not have the overbearing ginger beer flavor that most other places have the fruit on top was the best addition to it. We also got the dole whip honey pot mimosa which had such great fresh flavors while still being able to appreciate the champagne as well. Highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to go and experience a new spot with a great atmosphere and the food and drinks that will be having you come back time after time. We look forward to visiting once again.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

A gem that we happened to stumble upon! We loved everything about it: the food, drinks, service and atmosphere. (One thing you might need to know, is that menu is on your right side as you enter.)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great quality and reasonable prices

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Best breakfast place I've ever been to. I'm 56 and got baptized in the ocean there, also proposed to my girlfriend the same hour. Went back the day after to have breakfast again..green omelette for the win! Great set up and system..Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good food order first then go find a table. If they used servers then I would say 5 stars. Food seems fresh and good quality. Ordered egg’s Benedict and two omelets. Potato’s were a little soft and soggy. But overs we were happy

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

We love the downtown Encinitas area, but our experience this time was disappointing. The service was late, they forgot our food and we waited for 45 minutes, and when it did, it wasn’t what we expected. The food also lacked flavor. As compensation, they only offered a coffee refill, which felt insufficient. On top of that, the food was overpriced for the quality.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 2

Great location, really sad $10 breakfast sandwich. Only flavor was the chicken sausage. Only one guy working FOH, had to stand around waiting to order. Friend got the Mexican sandwich, a generous portion but it was 90% tomato. Potatoes were sad.

I started feeling sick a few minutes after eating. I don't eat pork and can have a reaction to pork protein. Curious if that chicken sausage was in pork casing.

Competing music is annoying.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

I LOVE this place! The food is amazing and fresh and service is excellent. I am not a breakfast person, but this place has so many options. I love the breakfast croissant and steak and eggs. SO GOOD! The prices are also very fair and not overpriced. The portions are also great. You won’t regret coming here 😊 I always have the best experience here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5