50 Best Breakfast Restaurants near La Mesa

“Swami's has the perfect local vibe with great food and great service! We recommend them to visitors and locals who don't know yet. It is a great La Mesa dining option!“

“My biscuit and gravy were the 💣! Can't wait to go back🙂“

“Banana Nutella crepe is a must have“

“The place is very clean and calm. The whole atmosphere was mellow and service was impeccable. I’d like to shoutout Santos for his amazing service in helping us enjoy the IHop experience. Food was also excellent and came out at a reasonable time.“

“Always great service and delicious food prepared fresh. Family atmosphere and worth the wait.“

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

“Was a bit skeptical at first look from outside. It is not a stand alone building. But glad we visited.

Walked in and got seated immediately. Server was friendly and attentive.

Clean and spacy with music playing. Not too loud however.

We were a bigger family of 8 including 2 kids under 10. We were all able to sit on one table. I liked that their seating consists of bigger tables great for bigger families.

Menu consisted of a good variety.
Burritos, hamburgers, pancakes, fried fish.
I ordered the Love Waffle. Came with 4 big slices and fresh strawberries and bananas with drizzle of chocolate syrup in top.
We also ordered the fish and chips. My fiancé is a big eater and he ended satisfied.
The kids grilled cheese was nicely tasted and the kids pancakes were brought out with a smiley face of strawberries just as ordered.
My son's Eggs to order plate came with bacon or sausage. He ordered the sausage but didn't care for them too much. He felt he should have chosen the bacon. Sausage were bigger, perhaps they were more like dinner sausage. They were good just our personal preference.
The Torta Cubana plate could have been shared it was so big. Had to smash it down to eat. That was a gigs thing according to my son. Looked and tasted delicious.

We ate for $150.

Plate servings were huge. Some orders could have been shared between 2 people.
Food was delicious!
Bar area if that is your preference.“

“First time to Broken Yolk Cafe. Loved the atmosphere and great food! The people who work there are so friendly makes you feel like you’re home💕Thank you Ron for my bread and the ladies behind the bar for wonderful drinks!!! We will definitely be back if I am rating it on a scale of 10 I give it a 20.“

“Great breakfast and superb drinks“

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

“Very good food 👌 Quick and their senior mini omelet hit the spot!“

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

“What a great find! I ordered a London fog tea and a cappuccino and both were amazing!! Really pretty atmosphere and lots of seating. It’s inside a beautiful building too! I’m so glad spil the beans didn’t take cash otherwise I wouldn’t have discovered this gem.“

“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.“

“platillos económicos y desayuné mega ricooooo“

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

“Great breakfast and superb drinks“

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

“Beautiful environment! The 6th &G Mocha was delicious! I also recommend the mixed berry pancakes, buttermilk pancakes, French Toast and sausage biscuit. Their choice of dishes was unusual and nice. When I walked in I wanted to get a coffee in the pink cup. Little did I know all the dishes are pink. It’s was refreshing over the standard white plates and cups.“

“The food is yummy! Love coming here“

“I was looking for a breakfast spot with soufflé pancakes and Tappi’s Cafe popped up, so we made the 20-minute drive and it was totally worth it! The menu was super unique, and the Dubai Chocolate waffles were definitely the standout for me. It’s more of a no-frills spot but the food was absolutely delicious and the service was great too. Shoutout to Mia for taking such good care of us. I’ll definitely be coming back to try more of their savory dishes!“

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

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

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

“Best breakfast in East San Diego County and top-notch service from our server Mary!“

“🥓🌶️ 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“

“You can't beat the incredible service that you will get at the Chula vista location! Plus the food & portions are A+++.The wife and I found this place about a year ago,we are life long customers. Thanks again“

“Nice place tucked in the Vons shopping center. Was excited to try Fay's diner after hearing about it. Both our dinners were luke warm. There was only one other table, so not because it was busy. I had the special, fried chicken, and it was very well done. Well done and not hot. We also order a chicken pot pie. It was not hot at all. The pie was flavorful. Service was slow and not attentive. Perhaps something was going on internally causing these problems.“

“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 ✋“

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

“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!“

“Very nice people and the food is really good.“

“AMAZING FOOD! My mom started chemo today and this is where she chose to get take out from. My husband met me there to grab some food and he loved it as well. 3 for 3! This place feels so cozy. They just opened this month so if you have complaints about their interior or serving dishes, keep that in mind.

The food quality and service here is refreshing. If you want kind service and yummy breakfast at a fair price - this is it! There are tons of cafes and breakfast spots in Hillcrest but this one stands out because its like I just went to my moms or grandma's and they made me my breakfast favorites. They also have a shared lot for parking which is totally convenient!

*Editing because I went again one week later with my mom and can only do one review- side of hash browns is good for sharing (i did not share) mom got chicken and waffles and I got a chorizo burrito (also good for sharing)*“

“We had a great breakfast at Aunt Emma's Pancakes this morning! The place has a nice, casual vibe and the service was friendly and efficient.
I ordered the Eggs with Chorizo and my wife got the Spinach and Mushroom Omelet. Both dishes were delicious and full of flavor. The chorizo was perfectly seasoned and spicy, mixed beautifully with the eggs. The omelet was fluffy, packed with fresh spinach and mushrooms that gave it a really nice touch. The portions were generous and everything came hot and fresh. Highly recommended!“

“Had a great brunch today with my daughter!“

“Table 509 Bar & Kitchen gave me a relaxed and welcoming dining experience. The atmosphere felt casual but lively, perfect for a laid-back meal. The food was flavorful and nicely presented, and the drinks paired well with the dishes. It’s the kind of neighborhood spot where you can sit back, enjoy good food, and have an easygoing evening.“

“We tried the Burrito, and I had the Fish Soft Taco, which I loved. However, the beef bowl with avocado, beans, rice, peppers, and tomatoes in this shop, it felt like too much going on flavor-wise. On the bright side, we enjoyed the delicious pineapple juice. The server is nice and I asked to get another Juice and he said pay after when we are done, he told me next time. Thank you for the treat! Overall, it was a good experience at Roberto’s Taco Shop in Santee.“

“I ordered the steak omelet, and the breakfast was huge! Also the order came with three sides of pancakes, which I couldn't finished eating.

The shop was very busy for breakfast service, so this tells me they are doing something right. Overall, I'd come back and get breakfast from this shop again!

Good job.“

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

“Jacks Family Restaurant is the best place have breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food is delicious and always fresh and the best customer service ❤️💯✊🏽🔥“

“Really good breakfast meal. The service was great“

“My family and I ate here on our way home from vacation. My daughter wanted IHOP. We couldn't find one anywhere. I was driving for over an hour. I'm glad we found this one. This was the best IHOP experience I've ever had. I can not remember our server name. I think it was Juan. He was awesome. He was very accommodating and welcoming to my family. The food and service was excellent. Next time I'm in that area I will definitely be going back. Check it out.“

“Good food. Good service. Good prices“

“Great food and service. We didn’t have to wait. We were seated right away and I food came out quickly.“

“Everything was amazing, service , employees, etc. Most of the employees speak spanish so if you are not very good english speaker or you are spanish speaker, this restaurant is for you. If I coming back to San Diego, I'm definitely be back to this restaurant“

“First time here at this location and might I say David was amazing. Great customer service and did everything with a smile and with great joy. Made my girlfriend and I feel welcomed. The food was literally amazing and the best I ever had at ihop. I would highly recommend coming her and asking for David. Won’t be disappointed“