San Diego's Best Morning-After Brunch 2008

Not your average East Village eatery, this Parisian-style corner bistro serves pomme frites with a dose of sophistication.

Reviews:

• “Love it!”
• “Awesome”
• “Good but slow”
• “The charm of a Parisian Bistro in the heart of San Diego…”
• “Best Bistro in San Diego!”

Tips: Mimosas. Pomegranate mimosas. And not just on Sundays.

Cafe Chloe

Reviews:

• “Hip Gaslamp Brunch Location”
• “Best margarita”

Mary Jane’s Coffee Shop

The lines are long at this local, beachfront favorite, but boardwalk people-watching makes waiting for a table very entertaining.

Reviews:

• “Disappointing”
• “The White Linen has turned gray”
• “Great food and great atmosphere "
• “Amazing Breakfast!”
• “A happening place with wonderful menu choices”

World Famous or email World Famous

Rock out to headline bands and performers at this intimate, legendary live music and dance venue.

Reviews:

• “RIPP OFF”
• “Haven’t had Jambalaya like this since my last visit to New Orleans”
• “Fool me once, shame on you…..”
• “Awesome choir”

House of Blues San Diego

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

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

Cozy spot in La Jolla Cove offers coastal American cuisine and spectacular sunset views.

Reviews:

• “Romantic”

Tips: Choose the west veranda over the patio for a more intimate setting.

Brockton Villa Restaurant

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

The old Hamburger Mary’s still rocks out Hillcrest with a new name, and the same great burgers and cocktails.

Reviews:

• “Margarita’s”
• “Great burgers”

Tips: Try the awesome sunday brunch from 10am-2pm. It’s packed, so arrive early and be prepared to wait.

Urban Mo’s

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

Reviews:

• “OK”

The Mission

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

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