25 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Santee

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“Most amazing brunch we have had in a long time. Our server, Valentina, was absolutely amazing and super nice. We were just overwhelmed by the welcoming atmosphere of this beautiful place. Mind you, the food was out of this world including my Bloody Mary, which was served with a freshly roasted jalapeño and two strips of very crispy bacon, sticking out out of the top along with some delicious mint leaves. We will be back many more times! Thank you so much for making our Sunday great! We’re so happy we found you guys“

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

“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“

“My good buddy took me for breakfast and I have to say the chicken fried steak and eggs and hash browns covered in a rich sausage gravy was spot on.. I'm definitely going in to try out the ham steak and eggs next time.. My buddy had it and it barely fit on the plate. Outstanding service and food!“

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

“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 ✋“

“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!“

“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“

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

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

“Banana Nutella crepe is a must have“

“Had a great brunch today with my daughter!“

“We went there for breakfast and had a wonderful experience. The restaurant was clean and the food came out hot and the service was friendly and efficient. The manager Vanessa even came out and checked up on us to see if we needed anything. Definitely a great breakfast experience!“

“Not an IHOP regular, so I don't have much to judge by, but placing it against my extensive Denny's experience, this place is a delight.

Shout out to our waitress Sandra, whoever wrote in a different review she was rude must have been having a bad day, the coffee is AMAZING, with it being a new type IHOP is using, and our food was cooked with love.

Be nice to your servers y'all, these people work hard and don't deserve the hate. I'll be returning to this anytime I want to HOP into some pancakes.“

“Great place to spend with your family while attending school.“

“Mrs Emma served my daughter and I. She was very sweet, and attentive. Although she seemed to be the only waitress working at the time, she still made sure to check on us regularly. The food was really good and fresh. We will be coming here again if only to have Mrs Emma take care of us!“

“Our waitress, Ximena was very pleasant. She gave service with a smile and with excellence. And this was all before she shared with my husband and I that prior to us asking for our check, another customer across from us had paid for our meal. Both Ximena and the good Samaritan customer made our experience, The Best on April 22, 2026. Thanks IHOP for hiring Ximena!!“