14 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Poway

“We were there when they opened this morning, and that entire team of workers was ready for the 15 or so people waiting to get in!. My dutch baby was fantastic!“

“Had a great time. Food was amazing and our server Casey was even better. My wife and I will definitely be coming back to sit in her area. Mozzarella sticks were amazing So is there chicken piccata. Looking forward to trying more on the menu“

“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.“

“If first impressions are everything, Breakfast Republic in Palm Desert absolutely nailed it. From the moment we walked in, Flora—our hostess and unofficial vibe curator—set the tone with her quick wit and infectious energy. You can tell right away this place isn’t just about great food, it’s about a great experience. Edger took care of us at the table, and “took care” might be an understatement. Attentive, friendly, and totally on top of it. When there was a small hiccup with my coffee order, he handled it like a pro—no fuss, no delay, just a perfectly remade cup in record time. Speaking of coffee: the Breakfast Republic Specialty Latte? Absolutely phenomenal. One of those drinks you think about long after you’ve left. We both went with scrambles, and let me just say—come hungry. The portions are generous (borderline heroic), and everything was packed with flavor. No sad, skimpy brunch plates here. Big shoutout to Tony, the manager, for clearly building and leading such a stellar team. The energy, the service, the attention to detail—it all trickles down, and it shows. And don’t even get me started on their cheeky, fun swag—it’s worth browsing before you head out. As new transplants to the desert, we’re calling it now: this is going to be one of our go-to spots. Great food, great people, great vibes—what more could you want?“

“Nice people, good food Will definitely come again“

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

“Fabulous as always 😀 thank you“

“One of my go-to spots for breakfast! The restaurant is always clean, the staff is friendly, and the food is consistently excellent. You can really tell everything is made in-house and with care. They frequently offer new specials and seasonal dishes, which keeps the menu fresh and exciting. The service is top-notch, and the atmosphere is welcoming. Definitely worth a visit—you won’t regret it!“

“great place for breakfast. and found out they opened a new one somewhere here in texas.“

“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.“

“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 .“

“An excellent dining experience. The staff was gracious, attentive, and professional from start to finish. The restaurant was clean and inviting, creating a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere.

Our meal was served promptly and prepared with care—everything was fresh, well-presented, and delicious. The pancakes were light and flavorful, and the overall quality exceeded expectations.

This IHOP offers consistently reliable service and a welcoming environment, making it a wonderful choice for any time of day. I would gladly recommend this location and look forward to returning.

The manager deserves special recognition for running such a well-organized establishment. Their presence was noticeable in the smooth service, attention to detail, and overall positive atmosphere. It is clear they take great pride in both their team and the guest experience.“

“Reliably delicious pancakes and breakfast food! We came on a Friday night craving breakfast food and IHOP did not disappoint. My husband generally doesn’t care for pancakes but we stopped by an ihop recently and got pancakes and now he’s obsessed with ihop pancakes! We got the buttermilk pancakes with chocolate chips this time and I really like their spicy poblano egg benedict if you like spicy, their eggs have been perfectly poached the last two times I got it. Prices are much more reasonable compared to other diner type restaurants nowadays.

I haven’t gone to an ihop for almost a decade simply because I forgot about it. But now we will certainly be back regularly! Our waitress was so nice too!

TLDR: delicious pancakes and breakfast food (for dinner), fair prices, quick friendly service!“

“Once again,we visited this ihop and our server suggested the big steak omelette with avocado and Serrano peppers really good - along with banana,strawberries, blueberries pancakes.our server Neiby, made us feel welcome as always.we highly recommend this place; we just wanted to let you know and say thanks for the service.We will definitely be back!!“