San Diego's Best Breakfast 2008

Casually relax in this cafe which features breakfast and lunch dishes with a Chinese-Mexican fusion of flavors.

Reviews:

• “OK”

The Mission

Ever popular Hillcrest mainstay for three meals day serves behemoth portions of “twisted farm food.”

Reviews:

• “Not sure if it’s worth the wait”
• “Breakfast is the most important, and expensive, meal of the day”
• “Hash House a NO NO!!”
• “Arrive very hungry!”
• “Sometimes Less is More”

Tips: Staring down an hour-plus weekend wait? Tell the hostess you’ll be at friendly next door gay bar The Loft. The restaurant will call you when your table is ready.

Hash House A Go Go

PB breakfast joint draws lines around the block for a rooftop table and the famous waffles.

Reviews:

• “Worst restaurant in San Diego, Dont go ther eunless you want Dennys for twice the price”
• “poor customer service, Food was adequate”
• “Best Breakfast for the price anywhere in town "
• “Not worth the hype”
• “SLOP HOUSE,COLD FOOD”

Broken Yolk

East Village outpost of PB’s popular cafe goes urban with a wine bar, upscale bake shop and fine food gifts.

Reviews:

• “Simply Amazing”
• “Lucy Brown loves the cement down by river”
• “Good for breakfast, not so good for everything else”
• “Local Favorite”
• “Slow service”

Tips: It’s the perfect spot for coffee and a pastry before work. All the pastries and treats are made fresh in house each day.

Zanzibar Cafe and Wine Bar

A slice of Haight-Ashbury with a side of home fries at Golden Hill’s community cafe.

Reviews:

• “how DO they do it?”

Big Kitchen

Friendly neighborhood eatery serves up creative egg dishes and sandwiches to a young clientle.

Reviews:

• “Delicious fresh tasting food, wonderful customer service, and great atmosphere.”
• “Yummy fresh food, huge portions!”
• “Perfect neighborhood cafe!”
• “Best for American Cuisine, Breakfast, lunch or dinner!”

Tips: The cafe is on the east side of Park, just below University. Look for The Vault, a goth clothing store, that’s just north of it.

Cafe on Park

PB’s latest loungy restaurant sports a California/Baja menu with two bars and a hip rooftop deck.

Reviews:

• “Worst Service in PB! "
• “Awesome breakfast place!!!”
• “Not worth the hype…”
• “new scene at the beach”
• “Lame line up’s and uninformed bouncers”

Tips: It’s right at the tip of Grand Ave next door to the PB fire station.

Firehouse American Eatery and Lounge

Hearty American entrees like catfish and pork chops with a selection of breakfast favorites, Mexican specialties, and sanwiches served at this retro diner.

Reviews:

• “Rudest owner ever!”
• “Food is OK, Wait Staff is Rude”
• “Best Late Night Food in Hillcrest”

Tips: Be aware that it gets packed—we’ve seen one hour waits—for weekend brunch.

Crest Cafe

Locals’ favorite offers fresh-baked breads and pastries plus a bountiful menu of healthy and decadent breakfast and lunch dishes.

Reviews:

• “Loved the Coffee "
• “Being on coast highway in Encinitas is like dying and going to restaurant heaven”

Tips: Weekends get super crowded. Visit on a weekday for a more relaxed dining experience.

Honey Bistro & Bakery

Marina District cafe alongside the trolley tracks serves a light breakfast, lunch and coffee menu on a poplar tree-lined patio.

Reviews:

• “cute neighborhood place”

The Brickyard

Breakfast spot at the Crystal Pier entrance with killer breakfast burritos, party potatoes and a patio overlooking the surfers below.

Reviews:

• “10.0 Best breakfast in town”
• “get the party potatoes!”
• “Cheap eats on the beach”

Kono’s Cafe

Popular breakfast and lunch spot with a menu ranging from healthy low-carb options to banana blackberry pancakes and Mexican/Asian specialties.

Reviews:

• “Try the Rosemary Bread!”

Tips: Look for the “Power Menu” with lots of low-carb options.

Coffee Cup

For classic American diner-fare, stop into this family locale for home cooked favorites including juicy burgers and frosty milkshakes.

Reviews:

• “old and run down”

Tips: Huddle closes early everyday. Don’t stop by for dinner!

Huddle

Famous Chicago-based pancake house serves its signature sky-high apple pancakes to hungry local crowds.

Reviews:

• “best breakfast”
• “YUMMY”
• “Huge portions, but go for brunch to avoid lines”
• “best breakfast”

Tips: They don’t take reservations, and there is often a line to get in on weekend mornings. Read the paper while you wait, and the line actually moves fairly quickly.

Richard Walker’s Pancake House

Golden Hill coffee house is ideal for grabbing a sandwich, smoothie or getting work done in its cozy living room.

Tips: Free wireless is the way to attract a crowd.

Krakatoa

This coffee house offers much more than just beverages and pastries. Known for their popular tuna melt and Rueben sandwiches, enjoy your meal outdoors.

Tips: All sandwiches are reasonably priced between $6 and $8 dollars.

Harry’s Coffee Shop

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