I recently took a trip out to San Diego for an appointment and stopped by Breakfast Republic; and wow, everything was absolutely delicious! The interior is super organized, and I loved that they have a full bar area as well. We started with some mimosas, which were fantastic and the perfect kickoff to breakfast. For food, I ordered the Vegan Tres Leches Pancakes, and they were incredible. They were so naturally flavorful and moist that they barely even needed any maple syrup; the combination of the pistachio brittle and vegan buttercream on top was perfect on its own. My friend ordered the Shrimp and Crab Cake Benedict and loved it. He said it was packed with flavor, not dry at all, and didn't taste overly fishy; just perfect in every way. To top it all off, our server was so sweet, checked on us often, and was incredibly proactive throughout our meal. Great food, great drinks, and excellent service. I will definitely recommend to vegans and non vegans. Just to clarify for anyone looking to visit; Breakfast Republic isn't a fully vegan restaurant, but they do have a fair amount of great vegan options clearly marked on the menu. read more

Breakfast Republic - Tres Leches Vegan Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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My mother dragged me here and I wanted to like it, but the experience was honestly uncomfortable and underwhelming. The atmosphere didn't feel kid-friendly at all--loud, crowded, and not really accommodating if you have children with you. On top of that, the food didn't match the hype. It looked good but the quality just wasn't there, especially for the price. What really stood out to me though was the dynamic in the restaurant. The entire dining area was filled almost exclusively with white customers, while the visible staff roles felt very segmented in a way that didn't sit right. Here's the puzzle: look around the room, look at who is being seen, look at who is serving, look at who is clearing... and then ask yourself why the only person worth looking at wasn't even part of the experience they're trying to sell. Between the atmosphere, the food quality, and that underlying vibe, it's not somewhere I'd go back to. read more

SOLID BREAKFAST SPOT: I've been here a few times now and it's been consistently good. The Hot Chick Benedict was very good with just the right balance of heat and richness. On another visit I tried the pancakes, and another time the chilaquiles. Both were satisfying and clearly made with care. They offer bottomless coffee, which I always appreciate, and it makes it easy to relax and not feel rushed. If you're looking for a dependable breakfast place with good variety, this one delivers. read more

Breakfast Republic - The Hot Chick Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Had to try place, it is always busy the weekend. So lucky we are in town mid week. Everything was delicious Ordered: jambalaya, American breakfast, jalapeño cheddar sausage plate. More than enough to shared between four of us. Service was good not great, bathroom can be a wait when it's busy. read more

Breakfast Republic - Shrimp and sausage Breakfast Jambalaya - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Eggcellent place to enjoy breakfast in downtown. The menu has everything you are craving, the portions are enough to share and service is five stars! Everything we ordered was hot, fresh and delicious. Be sure to get there early as the tables fill up quickly and the restaurant isn't very large. It's located on a busy corner, street parking is limited and it wasn't very loud inside. Very inviting restaurant, comfortable booths / chairs, friendly and welcoming staff. Breakfast Republic is a great place to start the day and we highly recommend a visit here. Everything was perfect! Enjoy. read more

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Probably the best breakfast I've had in California! Very creative combinations! I like how they are able to make adjustments and have so much variety. The breakfast jambalaya was good although they may have been a little dry, but the poached shakes were very tasty. The Jurassic Park bacon was an ample portion and pleasantly decadent. I miss having true Portuguese sausage from my last trip to Hawaii and this version did not disappoint. The freshly squeezed orange juice tasted great although it was in a pretty small glass and was not bottomless. I did enjoy trying the cocky 12 iced coffee that is served over ice cubes made of coffee, which was good, but nothing extraordinary and very pricey. Our total bill for just two people was close to $100. Service was a little slow, but the restaurant was busy and there weren't that many servers. I definitely want to come back again and try more! read more

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I went to the Breakfast Republic at their downtown location over the weekend and had a really great experience. Even though it was busy, we were seated in about 15 mins. The ambiance is casual and relaxed. We started with their in-house freshly squeezed orange juice and the Breakfast Republic specialty latte with vanilla, chai, and mocha. Both were delicious. The OJ was refreshing, and the latte was comforting. For food, we ordered the Hot Chick Benedict and their Chilaquiles. Everything was flavorful and satisfying, with generous portions and well-seasoned sauces. We also tried their limited-time special, the Golden Harvest French Toast, and this was the highlight. The brioche French toast topped with ricotta, fig jam, cinnamon-roasted pears, and a sweet honeycomb crumble was absolutely amazing. It was rich & perfectly sweet, and we honestly devoured the whole plate. Overall, a really enjoyable brunch with great drinks and standout food. read more

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Breakfast Republic absolutely brings together great food, great vibe, and truly standout service. First off, Kayla deserves a massive shoutout, she was phenomenal. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful in everything she did. She checked in at all the right moments, made sure everything was perfect, and brought such positive energy to the table. Experiences like this are rare, and she's absolutely the kind of team member who elevates the entire restaurant. Seriously, give her a raise! What we ordered: Orange juice & coffee - refreshing and a perfect start Protein pancakes - absolutely amazing, fluffy and satisfying Chicken fennel sausage with scrambled eggs - flavorful and cooked perfectly Side of turkey bacon - crisp and delicious Side of French toast with strawberry and mascarpone - sweet, creamy, and indulgent in the best way The food was delicious and tasted incredibly fresh. You could really tell the ingredients are high quality. On top of that, the place has an awesome vibe lively, welcoming, and perfect for a relaxed breakfast or brunch. Between the food, the atmosphere, and Kayla's exceptional service, this was an easy five-star experience. Can't wait to come back. read more

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This place is alright. I was expecting a better breakfast experience since there was a long line so we thought it'd be good. But by the time we got our orders, we were a bit disappointed. The potatoes were squishy. There were 4 thin slices of avocado. The egg yolk spilled over the English muffin was standard. I wouldn't come back considering there's other breakfast places in downtown. read more

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What went well, everything. Tuesday morning at 9:00, no wait and seated immediately. Server was affable with a quick wit. Hot coffee, yes immediately. Cinnamon roll pancakes, once a week please. Shrimp and crab cakes Benedict, ask for more jalapeño jam. Sooo good we came back Wednesday morning. Again seated right away, different server, more crowded today. Chilaquiles had very fresh and crispy tortillas but needed more sauce and a longer soak. Would order again. Shrimp + grits was the Wednesday winner. Creamy grits with numerous good sized shrimps and not over cooked. Delish. Next time in uptown Gaslamp we will return. read more

Breakfast Republic - Chilaquiles, fried eggs and sides - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Had to drop off the Son at the airport so we went to grab an early breakfast at Breakfast Republic near gaslamp. The ambience and vibe is always cool and very industrial looking yet warm and inviting. Hubby and I shared an omelette. Service was quick to the point but personable and the food came out rather quickly. The only complaint I would have is that I usually like my omelettes to have their cheese melted. This omelette was more like a frittata folded over so that's just a personal dislike. Parking was easy on an early Sunday morning and free to boot. Food was decent , service good- would come back and try other dishes next time in town. read more

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Moderately busy at 1pm on a Friday but there was no wait! The waiter checked in on us often and was friendly. I got the loaded mash potato omelet and thought it was good. It could have used a little more salt but still tasted good. The potatoes on the side were fried well and pillowy on the inside. The sourdough toast was fine. The place was a bit noisy, but you didn't need to talk too loudly to be heard. We thought the portion size was well worth the price. read more

Breakfast Republic - Loaded Mash Potato Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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It was a super busy sunday morning! Wait time was a bit long, which is understandable! I got the shrimp and grits! It was good. Somewhat of a small portion. Decent flavor! Good texture of the grits! Service was fast! read more

Breakfast Republic - Shrimp & Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Host was nice sat us very quickly pretty steady for a Monday , here to watch the dodgers whoop the padres , server was a little overwhelmed can remember his name but looks like the Mexican MR T We had no silverware , coffee was watered down the gainz pancakes aren't good very dry and they give you the smallest amount of syrup ordered the American breakfast 1 slice of cold sourdough all male staff everyone was working pretty hard just a mediocre spot decor is nice tho cool vibe just gotta be patient coming here nice staff overall ok read more

Best breakfast in San Diego? Food came in generous portions, eggs were light and fluffy, pancakes great tasting. The 'cafe de olla' was well made. The service was nicely attentive, even though the place was packed solid. The wait time was exactly 20 mins (which surprisingly was what we were told upon checking in), the crowd was big. But the food was served quickly, so the cycle time was pretty quick for tables. There is a pretty good amount of seating outside and inside, but be prepared for a line. Next time in San Diego, will be back. read more

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We came with a large party, and even though the wait was long, the staff went out of their way to seat us in different sections until a bigger table was available. Once it opened up, they helped us move and merge the tables, which was really kind and accommodating. Food wise, I tried the pancake flight (Oreo, strawberry cheesecake, and cinnamon). Oreo wasn't my favorite, cheesecake was solid, and the cinnamon was the star. The California burrito was a miss for me very potato heavy, a bit dry, and the sauce didn't add much. I also asked for no beans but still got them. Not a deal breaker but worth noting. On the upside, the rice was delicious, great flavor and perfectly seasoned. The ambiance and decor were really nice, making it a fun spot overall. Some hits and misses with the food, but the service and vibe stood out. read more

Breakfast Republic - Pancake Flight Oreo Pancakes Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes Cinnamon Roll Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Pro tip: make a reservation here, or you'll be starring in "35 Minutes of People-Watching: The Musical." We didn't know reservations were a thing, so we waited... and then found out our name got skipped on the list. Classic. Once I flagged it, though, we were seated immediately--so at least the hostess redeemed herself. Our server? Rockstar. Drinks hit the table, orders taken, plates cleared--no complaints there. I went for the shrimp and grits, which came with a random side of eggs (because apparently $20 doesn't buy you a full bowl of grits). My wife ordered the French toast, plus we shared bacon and fruit because balance. Now let's talk cocktails. My wife had the Bloody Maria and let's just say... her eyes rolled back in her head like she'd seen the face of brunch itself. That was a conversation later. I had the breakfast mule--solid, but not spiritual. Food was delicious, grits were cheesy and packed with shrimp, and everything else landed well. If they'd just fill the dang bowl and keep my name on the list, we'd be talking five stars easy. read more

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We came here for my 30th Birthday today. This place has a great breakfast menu and their signs have a sense of humor. The food and service were phenomenal. Erick was a great server. Even the bathroom plays music. The vibes of breakfast republic were great read more

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Came to this location for brunch with a group of six friends on a Saturday. There wasn't a long wait, which was a nice surprise. Our server was quick to greet us and got all of our orders out promptly. I ordered the chicken fennel sausage omelette, which was delicious, and the iced Breakfast Republic latte, a mix of vanilla, chai, and mocha, that was refreshing. Parking is either metered street parking or paid lots by license plate, but that's pretty typical for the city. read more

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I had to order it to go since I only had time to pack my suitcase in the morning, but let me tell you..... I will be back in-person!!!!! Love it. Is an understatement. The vegan plates were delicious!! I had the vegan burrito and the jammin' . The jammin needed more of that yummy vegan hollandaise sauce. The blackberry jalapeno jam wasn't overly sweet nor was it spicyThe burrito was my ultimate favorite. read more

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Breakfast time in San Diego, YELP to the rescue. So this place was really close to where we stayed and it had good review so why not. I will say that there can be wait so be prepared. We didn't have to wait that long for our table because we asked about a little table in the corner that you could easily be forgotten about.. They have indoor and outdoor seating and we chose outside so we could people watch. (You're never disappointed when you can sit outside) The menu was pretty basic, but I must say that my pancakes were very good. My husband couldn't stop talking about how they got his overheard egg perfect. Our waiter was really sweet. (So sorry I forgot his name). They give you a lot of food as well. The ambiance is casual and family style. You can also order ahead and pick up your food. Side note, my mister loved the Ketchup style sauce. read more

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I came for breakfast two mornings in a row. The 1st day, I had the Benedict with crab and shrimp cake. This was uninspiring. The English muffin was not toasted well enough, the crab shrimp cake seemed warmed over, rather than fresh cooked. The 2nd day, I tried the breakfast tostada. This was wonderful. Crisp tortilla shell, perfect blend of black beans, fried eggs, cheeses, lettuce, avocado. I ate every bit of it and considered picking the plate. Coffee is good. Service attentive. read more

Breakfast Republic - Breakfast Tostada - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Came for brunch, and found the dining experience to be solid. The fried chicken Benedict stood out from the rest. Lively ambience and friendly staff. read more

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We stop here every time we stay in San Diego. There's always a line but it moves pretty quickly and the food is worth the wait! The staff are all very upbeat and pleasant. We have never been disappointed! read more

**3.5 stars** This place was crazy busy when we arrived. It took over 30 minutes to get a table, even though there were tables open the whole time we were waiting. Most of them were not bused/cleaned yet. Once we were finally seated, the sat us at a large booth with 2 other people. When the wait staff came to take our order, we told them that we weren't together and that the host who seated us said that this was a community table. The wait staff advised us, it wasn't a community table, just a large booth and that the host shouldn't have seated two parties at the same table, so they moved the other two people. We were fine sharing the large table, but they moved them anyways. Our wait staff was super friendly and chatty. Loved the service. I ordered a benedict which was pretty average, didn't really care for the potatoes, and the banana foster french toast was a bit on the chewy side. The food wasn't really worth the wait. Probably won't be back to this place again. read more

Breakfast Republic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Food was a hit and a miss. I had the brioche French toast with strawberries and whipped cream (additional $2.50 charge) which was really tasty. My spouse got the BR Sammie which didn't taste all that great. Service was lackluster. We saw our server twice during our visit - one of which was when she seated us. read more

Service was amazing sat at the bar and B was on top of it, as busy as they were I wasn't expecting too much from my server but B was awesome. Scrambled eggs cooked perfectly no seasoning needed l, bacon hash browns are delicious and the raspberry jam on the English muffins was excellent. The only issue was my steak was overcooked and chewy. Which kinda sucked read more

Breakfast Republic - 6oz ribeye steak and eggs with bacon hash browns and English muffin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Yes, please. I went to breakfast republic in search of real breakfast food to get me going during a busy week. I ordered the Portuguese linguisa sausage scramble, wanting a bit of spice and protein to kickstart my morning. It was exactly what I needed; there was plenty of flavor, and the portion was a bit hefty, making it a true brunch. The cafe itself is nice. While some of the tables are close together, it gives a sweet community vibe. The servers are friendly and the coffee is hot. If you're looking for a good breakfast spot, this is it. read more

Breakfast Republic - The Portuguese Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

this was probably the worst restaurant they brought us water that had a big inside.. then the worker Jason was extremely rude we asked him a question about a drink and gave us a attitude the rice was extremely dry Jaime was extremely sweet tho and super understanding read more

Awesome!! I got eggs Benedict with some sort of Japanese(?) spicy chicken. Great great stuff- super flavorful but not insanely indulgent. Also got some French toast, which probably pushed me into the indulgent category. Oh well! Awesome food, great service, and great ambience. I'll be back!! read more

Breakfast Republic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

This was a great breakfast stop! I had the breakfast jambalaya, eggs on the side, food was absolutely amazing. Service was fast even for Easter Sunday. The waitress was so kind and aesthetic was so cute! This is a family friendly restaurant so that was also a plus! This place is a must try! read more

Breakfast Republic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Delicious food. I loved all the different menu options & how many sweet/savory item options there were. additionally, the servers were quick & helpful. i enjoyed my omelette and side of bread and potato's. the potatoes were wonderful!!! read more

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I enjoyed it! It was a Sunday morning and the Padres had a day game so you can imagine it was a bit packed but a table for 2 really didn't take too long to open up on the patio. All the staff members we interacted with were nice and friendly. The eggs of my benny were perfectly poached and the potatoes were tasty! Crispy exterior and my potatoes had rosemary seasoning on them which was good, and the regular ones my mom had were equally good. Star of the show was the Jurassic pork bacon - bomb! It's thick and has a subtly sweet and spicy coating. The bloody was also great. I would recommend! read more

Breakfast Republic - Jurassic Pork Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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3.5 The hot chocolate was delicious and the price was reasonable for a downtown brunch spot. The food itself was okay but I personally wouldn't try coming back since there weren't that many veggie options that I could try in the savory and omelet category. The server we had was so nice and the food came out pretty fast. read more

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What a great breakfast spot, this is a must go to for breakfast. Service was great all around, was attended right away once we walked in. You get that brunch ambiance. Ordered the Jurassic Port, it's a must of you love bacon, also had the bacon pancakes. Choose the Guava juice for mimosas. This will definitely be my breakfast spot in Gaslamp when I am in town. read more

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We came for a casual family lunch on Monday. We were immediately seated, the place was less than half full around 12pm. We ordered the power bowl (keto friendly) and crab and crawfish cake Benedict. Both were delicious with nothing to fault. Would recommend this place if you are nearby. read more

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Food was amazing. Tasted great, large portions for low prices, and very cute plates that are great for photos. Service was quick and food was prepared fast. Steak and potato's were the restaurant is decorated really cute and my kids loved it read more

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Coffee was amazing! Food and service were excellent especially for the price. Surprisingly inexpensive! Had to buy coffee to take home! read more

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We weren't able to visit in person, so we had our order DoorDash dashed to us. We enjoyed everything we ordered. The food was tasty and fresh. Hope to go back in person one day! read more

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I think I'm old now because we got here early in the morning for breakfast and there was no wait to be seated. I further confirmed my old age as I proceeded to talk to an older couple next to us and found out they went to the same concert as us the night before. Honestly, where did the time go? I digress, but will low key continue thinking about it. THE FOOD. - Chilaquiles | Added carne asada ($6) because I need my meats. The house made red salsa seemed similar to enchilada sauce. Are they the same? The world may never know. Other than that, this dish was highly flavorful and savory. - Cluck Madame | It's like eggs benedict but with bechamel sauce (made from butter, flour, and milk). Each bite feels indulgent without being overwhelming; the balance of salty, buttery, and cheesy flavors are breakfast comfort food at its best. We upgraded the house potato side to Brussels sprout potatoes and the combination created a great contrast of textures and flavors: the soft, mushy potatoes against the nutty, crisp-tender earthy Brussels sprouts. Recommend trying this dish out. - Cinnamon Ginger Coffee Cake | Sweet with a slight ginger flavor. Don't knock it til you try it! THE DRUNK DRINKS. - Jurassic Bloody Mary | The bacon is deliciously sweet & crispy! The Bloody Mary itself is a blend of acidity, spice, and earthy undertones. Highly recommend. THE VIBE. Casual farm vibes. I love the potted plants above the bar; it's a great contrast between the concrete walls (with white subway tile accents) and floor. The phrase "Run Cock Run" is embedded into an artificial living wall located in the main dining space. And of course, I appreciated the humor. THE PARKING. Street parking and depending on the day and time, could be free. Check the signs. THE RESERVATION. No reservations, first come first served kind of deal here. THE RETURN? Yeah, I'd come back to try more breakfast dishes and grab another Jurassic Bloody Mary. read more

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