50 Best Breakfast Restaurants in San Diego

“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!!!“

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

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

“This Restaurant is just great, homemade delicious food, excellent service by our waitress Jazmin was above and beyond, great mimosas, I’ll be back anytime I’ll be in the area.

Parking: Plaza parking lot

Kid-friendliness: Kids menu“

“Great food, wonderful service!“

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

“What a wonderful place to have brunch in Hillcrest across from the farmer’s market in Hillcrest. In the back of AWOL, so cute! The food was great and such friendly staff. The house potatoes and the homemade salsas were amazing. We will definitely be back and tell all our friends.“

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

“I highly recommend this café for corporate catering. We ordered sandwiches and salads and the process was not only very easy, but the owners are super friendly and very generous. I really enjoyed working with them. The food was delicious and everyone really enjoyed it! I will be back again!“

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

“You have to try this place! I love their unique creation of flavors in their food and drinks; they are healthy, tasty, and artistic.“

“Great breakfast and superb drinks“

“My 10yo daughter and I had breakfast here and we were very happy. We got eggs, bacon, pancakes and my daughter said it was SUPER YUMMY ?. I thought they were one of the best pancakes I’ve ever had and I didn’t even put syrup on them. I also got an iced mocha and loved it! Definitely recommended for kids and adults. The vibe is chill like a typical diner. We’d definitely come back.“

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

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

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

“Nice people, good food Will definitely come again“

“One of the best experiences we have ever had. From the moment we walked in we had a wonderful lady named Julie greet us and she was our waitress. She made the BEST coffee and was so kind. She made today even more special than it already was. This location is where my soon to be husband and I had our first date 3 years ago. Today we were celebrating our last Valentine’s Day before we get married! This is our tradition every year but this year Julie really made it so special! She was amazing and we would go back just to see her! Thank you so much Julie for being an amazing addition to our memories! She even got us the salt and pepper shakers! Love love love!!“

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

“Good food great prices and drinks! My wife and I had a nice lunch.“

“Love the food!!! Great service“

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

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

“platillos económicos y desayuné mega ricooooo“

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

“Great breakfast and superb drinks“

“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“

“The food was incredible and great service!“

“We come here for brunch every time we visit San Diego. Service is great and food is delicious! Try the Cali!!“

“We enjoyed a very flavorful breakfast and had the best server , Marcus ! He helped recommend dishes that were unique (lemon meringue French toast ) delicious and kept checking on us regularly as well. The atmosphere and decor drew us in and the food and service will bring us back soon. Thank you Marcus !“

“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.“

“Our waitress was so nice and attentive. Great food.“

“It was a great atmosphere!!! Love it“

“The location is truly out of this world! Nestled right on the beach, it offers an incredible view of the waves rolling in and out—such a unique and relaxing setting. We decided to sit at the bar, where the bartender was super friendly and made us a delicious raspberry lemon drop with fresh ingredients. We were hungry but found that nothing on the menu really stood out for us at the moment, so we just enjoyed the drinks and the atmosphere. It’s a great spot to sit at the bar, take in the chill vibes, and soak up the stunning view. There’s valet and street parking.“

“My friend and I just stopped in for some lunch and everyone was warm and welcoming. We saw Sebastian again and Melissa was our waiter this time and she was amazing. We're so thankful for everything that you're doing there at IHOP. Thank you so much for helping so many people, all of the time coming back-and-forth across the border. It's really, yeah. Nice to experience a warm and welcoming atmosphere at a nice restaurant to get really nice food. Thank you.“

“So the food was really good, I got the savory sausage burrito and the ebird sando and would get both again.

Two main complaints unfortunately: the first is who puts American cheese on a burrito? It threw me off and I honestly couldn’t really get past it. I’m going to order again and see if they will switch the cheese for literally anything else and then I’ll update my review bc the food is really good otherwise.

Second complaint is the amount of upcharge on delivery - The burrito on the menu is $12 but on DoorDash was $14.40. That’s a pretty big surcharge (on top of DoorDash fees). If that’s not an upcharge and it’s just what their new prices are then it’s more expensive and smaller than a breakfast burrito from any local Mexican spot.“

“Great Ribeye!! Great service!!“

“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!“

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

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

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

“Been waiting for my food for about an hour at this point. Other guests have been seated served and left already while we still wait on our order. We've asked and have been given no time estimate of when the food will arrive.

Update: got my food, carried to my room so we could eat while getting ready for the rest of the day. Food is ok. Steak was overcooked. The waitress was kind and sympathetic.

Update 2: day 2, service is still great. Atmosphere is the same of course. The food was actually really good even if it took a while yesterday. Might update the stars from 1 to more depending on how it goes!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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..“

“We enjoyed the brunch at Seaview Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel! Everything was delicious and amazing service. The omelette station was excellent with the cook's amazing skills on skillet and super friendly disposition. Really nice and friendly staff with a great smile to all customers. Thank you 🙏🏻 Happy New Year 🎆“

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

“Good food. Good service. Good prices“

“Superb ihop, one of two in the San Diego area, this one is open until 10:00pm, with the other one closing at 3:00pm. Usual selection of beverages and food. Service was great, quick and friendly. Food was great, especially the 2x2x2. Covered outdoor seating available.

Parking: Plenty of free parking outside with disabled places.“