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!!!“

“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. 💕“

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

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

“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!“

“Love the food!!! Great service“

“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.“

“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?“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Nice people, good food Will definitely come again“

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

“The food is yummy! Love coming here“

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

“platillos económicos y desayuné mega ricooooo“

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

“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“

“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!“

“Great Ribeye!! Great 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“

“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.“

“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 ✋“

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

“Great breakfast and superb drinks“

“Fabulous as always 😀 thank you“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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..“

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

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“The food is good, the people is really kindly and gave the best service that they can. But I don't know why they schedule just 1 people to attend!
I am a frequent customer at the mornings around 6 am to 7 am and always have only 1 people to get the dine in orders, to go orders, attend the customer, etc.. so even if they are very kindly it is imposible give a good service to the people because we have to wait 15 min yo get a standard breakfast sampler, and another 10 min to get the check and pay.
This is a high traffic restaurant in the morning due to the otay border so I suggest add 1 people more to attend the customer.“

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

“Good food. Good service. Good prices“