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    Beach Break Cafe

    4.5 (3.8k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    W. Curtis P.

    This place is wonderful. Service is always great. Food is always tasty and they have a number of spicy items which appeals to my particular pallet. They have two homemade salsa, one that is like a salsa Fresca and the other that is called harbor salsa, which is made with habaneros. I of course get the second one. I put Harbor salsa on everything. If you come here Monday through Friday, they usually have a daily deal. It's just less expensive and it comes with two sides. Today I had the sausage and cheese scramble with hashbrowns and biscuits. It's always very full so it could be a little noisy, but that's just like any restaurant. One of the two owners is almost always on site so if you ever have something that isn't up here liking they will address it.

    Sandy C.

    Super cute cafe, decorated with surf memorabilia, just felt like one of those spots where you'd see the locals hang out. Service was good, our food came out relatively fast. Coffee was the usual diner coffee, no complaints, I knew what I was getting and liked every sip. Food was pretty good, had the vegetarian omelette, was loaded with veggies and good, but the salsa I got on the side was a welcomed addition. The country potatoes were really good, lots of food though, enough for leftovers probably. Would recommend , great breakfast place.

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    Paulo I.

    We were on our way to San Diego and stopped at Beach Break Cafe for a quick breakfast. The menu has plenty of options, including all the classic breakfast favorites. I ordered the Santa Fe omelet, and it was delicious. They added a generous amount of chorizo and cheese. My wife ordered the Crunchy Banana French Toast, which was good, but it wasn't my favorite. The restaurant has a fun beach-town atmosphere with surfboards decorating the walls. The service was friendly and attentive, and I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly our food arrived. Overall, we had a great experience, and it's a great spot to stop for breakfast if you're passing through the area.

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    Michelle T.

    I visited Beach Beach Cafe for lunch. The staff were friendly, and they have their own parking lot. I tried the Awesome Omelet & bacon & Banana French Toast. I recommend the Awesome Omelet. The Banana French Toast was good, a friend tried the the açaí bowl and said it was not that great. There were plenty of tables, making it great for large parties. The restaurant has a fun Hawaiian and surfboard themed atmosphere.

    Hash Browns, Coffee Cake, Bacon, California Omelette
    Lindsey L.

    Post 5k run we wanted to celebrate with breakfast and decided Beach Break Cafe was the spot! I was very excited to try the banana crunch French toast. I love bananas and french toast, so this was the perfect choice. It was sweet but not sickeningly sweet. The bananas were very ripe, but I personally enjoy them this way. The crunch looks to be an oat and crushed nut mixture? I wasn't too sure but it was delicious nonetheless. Everything tasted very good, I enjoyed my side of hash browns, however I prefer them to be a little crunchier. They tasted great regardless. I will say they were superrrr busy, so do expect to wait if you go on a weekend morning. I think they might use bleach to clean the tables, which I'm glad they disinfect between patrons but the table smelled like bleach the whole time, so if that's something that bothers you, maybe ask to sit inside? I think the tablecloth material just holds onto scent idk. Service wasn't the best either, but they were packed so I understand. The workers were nice, we came at an awkward time where they were switching waitstaff for breaks and whatnot, so I think we kinda got forgotten once our food came out lol it took a while to get the check

    Best coffee cake ever and only about 4 bucks
    Holly A.

    We've been coming here for awhile now as it has quickly become one of our favorite breakfast restaurants. I love these types of restaurants over chain stores like Dennys or Ihop, food is so much better. This one in particular has the BEST dang coffee cake I've ever had. If I lived closer I'd happily come here for a coffee and slice of coffee cake a few times a week. The veggie sandwich is also delicious, along with the oatmeal, and even the french fries! To top it off, its about a 5 min drive to the beach so its a perfect morning to grab some breakfast and head to the shore to walk it off. The only reason I didnt put a full 5 stars is because the last time we went it was pretty hard to get our server for refills and missing items, but usually its they're on top of things so it wouldn't keep us from returning. Definitely give it a try!

    Janet D.

    Delish. The food was great and the service was even better. I had the corned beef hash and it was excellent. Crispy hash browns and flavor corned beef. We also were told about their famous coffee cake ($3.49) came out warm and moist. Hubby got the famous banana crunch French toast and it was so indulgent. Not too sweet and super filling. Kids menus were super generous and a great price. 5 of us ate (3 adults and 2 kids) and it was a bit under $100 before tip.

    Jason C.

    The portions were insanely massive. Maybe order to share? The wait wasn't too bad but we went closer to closing. Service was nice and pleasant! A classic cafe diner with locals. Overall pretty good and just a vibe! Food was tasty from what I remember. Maybe a little too salty and sweet but after a vacation that might be what you want!

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    Annie L.

    Love this place, service is great and very fast. I was told wait would be 20 mins but it was under 10. Smaller parking lot, so be patient or go before 10am. Staff are nice and different staff to take order, bring out foods and clean your dishes. Must order Coffee Cake, it's soft and fluffy. Topped with glaze which is not overly sweet. 5/5 Killer Burrito comes with a side, which I recommend the potatoes. Homemade soft potatoes and great seasoning. Burrito has scoop of sour cream and guacamole on top. Second time ordering this burrito. 5/5 I wish this place was in Orange County

    Spinach/cheese omelet
    Lu L.

    Great choice for breakfast in the heart of Oceanside Very hearty breakfasts Fast & friendly service. Festive beach decor. Very busy spot. You will likely have to wait a bit during peak hours. Small parking lot & street parking. May have to look a little. Delicious food & large portions. We had omelets which were yummy. Too much icing on the cinnamon roll for me. Booths,tables or counter seats. No outside dining available.

    Ham steak, scrambled eggs and potato pancake
    Traci J.

    First time here to one of our friends' favorite breakfast spots. Seated right away on a Monday morning on the back porch. I saw potato pancakes and coffee cake on the menu so wanted to try a breakfast item. When I think potato pancakes I think either shredded or mashed potatoes with mix ins to hold them together. BBC's version was sort of like that but the potatoes were too hard and not seasoned much. Coffee cake was warm and tender. Next time I'll go with the extra crispy hash browns that others ordered.

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    Nancy T.

    So we needed a place to eat breakfast and I found this one and it was rated well. We were seated right away and our first server was exceptionally friendly. I told her I didn't want much and she said I could get any omelette with just two eggs I said perfect. But then we were turned over to another girl who was very nice breaker B. I told her I just wanted a two egg chili Verde omelette with fruit and coffee cake. My husband got the ABC omelette with coffee cake and she suggested potatoes. I also had coffee which was pretty good. We got the coffee cake first and each ate some of it and I finished mine up later. But my omelette was a whole omelette. So I told her I only wanted the two egg and she said she could take it back and get a two egg or just eat what you can I said OK. Then when we got the bill I was charged for a whole omelette, but I did tell the guy who picked up the tab and he took two dollars off. I hate wasting food and I thought I'd communicated fine. I love chili Verde omelettes, but this one was on the spicy side more for my husband than me. The potatoes were a little on the mushy side. The fruit was pretty good. I took pictures because I love surfing and loved all the surf paraphernalia. In the bathroom, they had so many neat murals all over the wall. My review is really between a three and a four.

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    Marcia R.

    We all met for breakfast this morning Our 1st. Time here very busy here the wait was 25 minutes. Not to bad but very crowded but inside a big waiting area. We wanted pancakes 2 of us my cousin and I but they weren't fluffy and a little rubbery. Syrup was watery but the Bacon was great And coffee cake was the star! 5/5 We really enjoy the coffee cake Eggs Benedict were great Corn beef hash was amazing too big order Tea was good hot water good teas. The coffee was just coffee She said on weak side.

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    Do they serve, gluten-free pancakes, gluten-free French toast, or gluten-free waffles?

    I've never seen anything on the menu or the specials board for gluten free option for waffles, French toast or Pancakes. I'm sure there is something on their great menu that is gluten free and will satisfy your hunger! Enjoy!!

    Hi, can you tell me if they serve gluten-free pancakes, waffles or GF French toast?

    They have GF pancakes but I have had issues with cross contact and surly staff being very rude to me asking good handling questions. If you need to avoid cross contact I wouldn't recommend eating them. If it's just a diet choice and not celiac or an… Read more

    Do they take reservations?

    No, and they will not seat you until your entire party arrives.

    Are dogs allowed in the outdoor seating?

    Yes! as long as they behave themselves, stay on the ground under table, and are not aggressive in anyway.

    Do you have vegan options?

    I was eating at Beach Break Cafe for breakfast today with a friend. Yes they have Vegan options. I took photos of their front and back page on their Menu .I am not sure the… Read more

    Do they have outdoor seating?

    They have quite a bit of outdoor seating.

    Gluten free menu?

    Yes. And when I was there last week the owner was testing new recipes so is really invested in doing GF right.

    Breakfast sausage... anyone have a guess at the recipe to make these delicious home-made patties?

    $11.25

    Does anyone know what is the approximate wait time for a party of two around noon on Sundays? Thanks!

    45 minutes to an hour, unless you get lucky. I suggest you call them right before you go and ask them. ?

    Has anyone ordered the coconut pancakes? Would you recommend them? Did a search in the reviews already, but no good intel...

    The lady next to me had them and said they were great! Everything we had in our party was fabulous...sssssssoooooo good!

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