50 Best Breakfast Restaurants near La Jolla

“Great food, wonderful service!“

“good service and good food“

“Absolutely worth the wait, this place is amazing. Not only is the food over the top great but the staff is super friendly and the service is top notch. I highly recommend and I will always be a customer!!!“

“Great service & good menu options! I’ll come back 😁😁😁“

“Good food, warm coffee, and three friends who make any table feel like the best seat in the city. We laughed over brunch, shared bites (because that’s mandatory), and let time slow down for a bit.
There’s something special about a cozy café where the conversation flows as easily as the coffee. It wasn’t just about the food — it was about the energy, the connection, and being fully present with people who feel like home.
Grateful for spontaneous plans, full plates, and friendships that make ordinary days feel meaningful. 🥐🤎“

“Best ever breakfast! Large menu. Breakfast only! Reasonable priced. Great service. 💕“

“Excellent breakfast I had the French toast and it was outstanding . Thank you from Tucson.“

“Hidden intimate gem on University across from Normal Street.Unique small menu, but different and better than all the same old places.“

“Finding this place was a bit of a stretch as it's inside a highrise office building in a business complex. But google maps came through.
The space is great w/ partially open ceilings creating an open feeling providing appropriately spaced tables and counters w/ comfortable chairs.

Order was taken at the counter by the pleasant proprietor. Prices are very reasonable. Porrions extremely generous ( how 'bout a 5 egg omelette topped with avocado and a side of skillet potatoes ( bell pepper Onions tomato, for $15.95.
Breakfast burrito I had with house aioli on sode w/ potatoes $11.95, was delicious. Paper plates and cups only keep the prices down.You be Beethoven... I'll l be Bach.“

“Great vibes awesome food and the service was 👍🏼“

“My favorite place to go eat when I go visit San Diego. The food it’s delicious and the service is wonderful. ✅😋“

“Enjoyed the red chilaquiles, authentic recipe! Great, friendly service, love the coffee!“

“Yesterday my friends and I went to your restaurant. I tried brioche French toast (banana foster 🍌 with strawberries 🍓 and whipped cream). WOW 😲! It was very delicious 😋, well-flavored, light, spongy, melt in your mouth, irresistible 😁, and heavenly 😇. I loved it 🥰. And sugar free vanilla latte, very good 😊 and comforting ☺️. Your restaurant is amazing 🤩 and peaceful. You have a great service 😃. Your employer is kind and courteous. I hope you in other occasion.“

“Kudos to Gerardo, He was always very attentive & making sure we had a wonderful experience. Super Friendly Staff. Overall Amazing Service.“

“Love the food!!! Great service“

“Four of us came to BR on Sunday afternoon. We didn’t have a reservation, but the wait wasn’t long at all. Our server, Grant, was friendly and helpful, and the food was great. This will definitely become a brunch go-to for us.“

“Hanna is a phenomenal chef brunch and dinner are cooked to perfection. Absolutely flawless, try everything and enjoy all the delicious flavors.“

“Probably the best coffee I’ve had outside of Washington state since I’ve been here. Food was excellent and a good value also!“

“Nice people, good food Will definitely come again“

“The BEST pancakes you’ll find! Nice portions, great prices, stellar service. 10/10!“

“The food is yummy! Love coming here“

“platillos económicos y desayuné mega ricooooo“

“Of the breakfast places I’ve been to so far during my trip to San Diego, this place is my favorite. The decor, presentation, and flavors were great. We got the guava French toast, matcha flood pancake, and Turkish eggs. This is an experience that I recommend!“

“Delicious! Would recommend. Stuffed French toast, mile high omelet, bacon and eggs ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Great breakfast and superb drinks“

“Very well cooked and prepared I ordered the Sriracha Chicken sandwich very good the fries were also just how I like em. I definitely recommend this restaurant hands down ✋“

“Great food, great service and cool decor. Loved the menu and the staff. Looking forward to coming back!“

“it was okay I had the country skillet it had no flavor and the potatoes were not brown at all. then yesterday I had the country fried steak breakfast with a English muffin it was not even toasted and once again no flavor just bland. the service was good that is it and they are in a hurry to push you out“

“Great Ribeye!! Great service!!“

“I just recommend this place to everyone, delicious, unpretentious and hearty food. It has been my favorite place in OB for breakfast for over several decades. I even brought homesick recruits from Naval Training Center San Diego for breakfast and a bit of home style. Never have been disappointed.“

“Lovely decor with outdoor seating. The Avocado Toast was delicious 😋“

“deliciosa toda la comida. hermoso y acogedor. el personal super amable todo me encantò“

“Best food truck in San Diego..Emilios beltre sauce gives a great flavor to the food and the best sauce I have tried.. if you got a military id make sure to stop by naval base point loma to try some great food. Emilio and Yadhira would be there to give you an excellent customer service..“

“🥓🌶️ Breakfast goals unlocked! We stopped into @BreakfastRepublic in San Diego, and wow — the portions are HUGE and the flavors don’t hold back. 🔥 I had the jalapeño sausage + bacon omelet (spicy, tangy perfection — that house hot sauce sealed the deal). 🌯 Hubby crushed the breakfast burrito — hearty, flavorful, and came with rice & beans on the side (just needed a pinch more seasoning to hit perfection). 💛 Our server Adrianna was fantastic, the food came out hot, and the lively vibe made it the perfect start to our day in San Diego. If you love bold breakfasts + good energy, this spot’s a must! #BreakfastRepublic #SanDiegoEats #WanderingLovebirds #FoodieCouple #TravelBlogger #BreakfastVibes #EatLikeALocal #BrunchGoals #SanDiegoFoodies #TravelAndTaste“

“My fiancé and I stayed at the Hotel Indigo and ate breakfast at Table 509 two mornings. The food was delicious but I actually wanted to focus on the service. Sergio was absolutely amazing- really excellent customer service that just made breakfast so delightful.“

“Great breakfast and superb drinks“

“We had two different breakfasts at Harbor during our week long visit. Great food i had with the beet and sweet potato hash browns. I’ve never had beets I’ve liked so much. Plus, the people working at Harbor are a lovely group.“

“A perfect location for breakfast at the edge of the Fremont Experience. Clean restaurant with a modern diner vibe. Great service and food!“

“Muy rico. Todo muy atentos en el servicio“

“The owner Judy is so nice & the staff are wonderful! They updated their menu recently to reflect new pricing. A gem of a place to eat in South Park!“

“Staff is very friendly. Amazing food and amazing service! Rene is the best chef in town! Will be back again for sure! Highly recommend!“

“I had one of the most awesome crepe and cheesecake ever. Service was amazing and the nutella and strawberry cake was exquisite“

“I had the pleasure of dining here during a weekend getaway, and it was one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. The atmosphere was intimate and charming, with soft lighting and great music. The duck confit was tender and flavorful, and the accompanying mashed sweet potatoes were a perfect match. The dessert menu was tempting, and I went with the crème brûlée, which was smooth and creamy with a perfectly caramelized top.“

“My favorite place to go eat when I go visit San Diego. The food it’s delicious and the service is wonderful. ✅😋“

“Chef owner was delightful! Came out to thank us for our visit!“

“Just got home from an incredible birthday Breakfast at Mira mesa IHOP, our server Laura delivered amazing costumer service and went above and beyond to ensure that our party was taken care of we came with our entire family and the Manager Maria and all the staff were very accommodating and did not rush us , all of our appetizers and omelets and entree’s tasted incredible and our Beverages were excellent as well, we really like the new tres leches cold brew and the new pineapple splashers, my only small grievance is that you guys didn’t have any chocolate cake in the menu anymore , but we were satisfied with the chocolate pancakes Laura suggested and the birthday candle, this ihop location is definitely our favorite restaurant for special occasions. The staff were all amazing and extremely friendly , we will definitely come back to dine here .“

“It’s been awhile since I gave a place 5stars! The food here is soooo yummy. Most places that have really cute aesthetics typically have mid or basic food Not this place though. I recently took my husband here for his birthday and he ordered the banana bread French toast it was so good. I don’t even know how to describe it , Literally just ordered it and you’ll see! since it was his birthday, he got a complementary a cinnamon roll, and that was delicious as well. I ordered the short rib Benedict that was really good. Shared it with my husband , eggs were perfectly good, yummy yolk drip & the short rib itself was so juicy & tender, served on croissant with house potatoes on the side, what more could you want ! Parking can be a little tricky , it is PB (pacific beach) after all. We were lucky enough to get there about an hr after they opened & got parking right up front. (Weekends might be a different story though.) we would definitely recommend this place & definitely come back!“

“Early Bird is the place to get the best kick of your day. My kids enjoyed their burritos, and my wife and I had our sandwiches made exactly to our liking and requests. The lady who took our order was very friendly, understanding, and fun. The food was amazing.“

“Good food. Good service. Good prices“