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    Buccaneer Cafe

    4.4 (543 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Grabbing a coffee
    Stephanie M.

    My fur baby and I stopped in on our morning walk for a coffee. The prices are reasonable, coffee is good and the staff is super friendly. This is located right across the street from the beach so you can grab some food and something to drink and be at the beach in two minutes or less. I haven't tried any of the food yet but it does look really good I highly recommend stopping on in if you're in Oceanside and coming to the beach

    CA burrito with fries on the side
    Angie A.

    Great service though the line was long and steady. Being that they are super close to the beach and rv park they get a lot of business so I wanted to try it due to the line and menu. Ordered the California Burrito and was underwhelmed. The steak was the type that TacoBell, definitely not "carne" as listed. The fries (ordered on the side bc I'm a fry purist) were great with their spices and ketchup. Not too sure what way the salsa provided was going tho. It was giving Franks and Ketchup and Pace. If you're starving this'll do. If you want something good or Mexican style burritos I'd look elsewhere. Also, had a bit of my husbands kitchen sink burrito with soyrizo (seasoned tofu) and it was ok too. The coffee selections were perfect tho.

    Soyrizo Buc Muf
    Natalie M.

    I really wanted to like The Buccaneer because of all the hype, but honestly... it fell flat for me. I ordered the soyrizo Buc Muf and the soyrizo burrito, and both really lacked seasoning. The flavors just weren't there, and everything tasted pretty plain. The line was also so long, which made the wait feel even worse considering the food didn't deliver. In my opinion, it's definitely overhyped. The staff was nice, but you could tell they were stressed trying to manage the constant line. It is a very tiny place. It's all outdoor, you order and pick up through a window. Overall, not the worst experience, but definitely not worth the wait.

    Tower 11-
    Denise D.

    The ambience is only ONE of the many great features of this outdoor beach cafe . Situated across from Tower 11 and the ocean, even a gray day doesn't diminish it. We shared the Privateer açaí bowl which filled us up until dinner! And Ssoooo dang delicious ! We didn't have to wait terribly long for our order, the wait is one of those things you understand when you're getting terrific food. 10 outta 10 an Oceanside gem and should definitely be on your to-do go to's when you come here.

    Breakfast taco-  carne asada with a side French fries  California Breakfast burrito An ice Mexi Mocha cafe  The Buccaneer smoothie
    Magaly V.

    The food was simple and delicious. You can share a burrito if you not a big eater. The taco I had was tasty except the fries were cold. Oh the ice coffee was strong which is a good thing. They have a few tables and bar stools which great. The front view to location is the ocean water. We took our food and walked across to beach.

    Billy M.

    One of my best friends took us here for breakfast. Unfortunately we showed up at 10:30 and the line was long. It wasn't so bad as the beautiful beach views and friendly people in line made the long wait bearable. BC does have some outdoor table seating but the beach is like 25ft across the street. Plenty of so cal beach vibes to enjoy these deliciius tacos. And delicious they were!!! If I had to pick one the Carne Asada was my slight favorite. The seasoning was just so good. The portions are large so you don't go away hungry. The other menu items are just as amazing from what I hear as well. If you want a yummy breakfast taco with some kicking beach views BC is your jam.

    BT - Carne Asada w/fries
    Darwin C.

    Looking for something close to the Body Shop I was at, and thankfully, this place wasn't too far away. As soon as I arrived, there was a line for this place. Must be good for it to have a line. The wait time was around 15 minutes (more or less), but it was worth the wait. I looked at the menu; they added fries to the breakfast burrito! Excuse me! I HAD to order one, and boy, it did not disappoint! The eggs were fluffy, they had guac, and there were all types of meat choices. Most importantly, the fries were super crispy under all of that in the burrito! I ended up halfing the burrito because I thought it would be too much, but it was the complete opposite. I'll order a whole burrito next time I'm in the area! Excellent burrito!

    Phoenix H.

    Food is always fresh and delicious out go to spot in Oceanside!! Right across the street from the beach which we love!

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    Tim W.

    Nice to have a little spot to grab a drink and maybe a bite to eat. Average service. Waiting to give an order (all 3 times I visited this trip), the gal carries on conversations with her colleagues while I am standing there with no acknowledgment or mention of "hi there, will be right with you"... not a complaint, just mentioning. Was excited to try the Clam Chowder and it was a heavy let down . Too thin and must of had a ton of butter. When they ask you if you want the Garlic Bread with the soup, just decline. It was just 2 slices of white bread, with a little bit of butter and garlic, barely toasted LOL . No big deal. I also had the Kitchen Sink burrito this trip. Was ok. My wife had the Ham and Egg burrito. She was happy. Coffee was ok. I ordered an extra shot and I am not sure if it was in there. Wanted a Carmel Machiato but they said they could do a Mocha with Caramel . No big deal. Coffee was average. 3 's for being average, yet convenient. The prices are steep, but I imagine it isn't cheap to have that prime location. This place could be so amazing with a little work!!

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    Cheri M.

    This is my all time favorite açai bowl place. It's a right across from the beach in Oceanside at Buccaneer park. Excellent service and food comes out fairly fast. It's usually pretty crowded when I go here, but it wasn't bad on the day we went. I always order the privateer which includes two scoops of açai, granola, blueberries, bananas, strawberries, coconut, and honey. I also got peanut butter on it. I split a carne asada breakfast burrito with my daughter. So good! It had scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and fries, and of course the Carne Asada. It was a beautiful day outside. There's no inside seating. You can't go wrong at this place. I've tried different things and everything has been very good. Since I don't live in the San Diego area anymore, I like to come here when I visit. What more can you ask for? It's right across from the beach

    Travis C.

    We heard about this place but had never been, until today. The fact that we have never been here makes me confuzzeled! I had the bacon burrito and my wife also had the bacon burrito but has a gluten allergy so had the burrito bowl option. The food is so good and there is so much of it. I swear there was a quarter pound of bacon in my burrito. I can't overstate how good the food was. The staff was so friendly and patiently answered all of my wife's questions regarding her allergy. And if it couldn't get any better, they are situated right across the street from the beach so you can order, walk across the street and plant yourself on the beach and enjoy your food!

    Drink menu
    KayAnna S.

    A local favorite! It's definitely changed over the years but it seems like they keep having more and more options. I love stopping here for a quick latte, but it doesn't usually end up being quick as they are quite busy. Be ready to wait a bit but it is worth it! There is a decent amount of outdoor seating and it's usually easy to find parking in the park's lot too. I enjoy ordering the Mexi mocha as the Mexican chocolate gives the espresso a deeper flavor with only a bit of sweetness. My husband typically orders the white mocha and honestly it's just as good! A little bit sweeter but nonetheless still delicious.

    Strawberry lemonade  MexiMocha
    Sharlene D.

    Outdoor seating, street in front of us was not that bad ocean breeze was a plus. Ordered meximocha- could definitely taste Mexican chocolate mix.. not mixed well.. had to mask foe whipped that it was supposed to come with.. it was OK. Avocado toast was awesome, the way it was displayed was too cute. Taste was wonderful Locomoco was nostalgic for me.. missed living in Hawaii for moment.. gravy was a bit on the salty side tho. Everything else was cooked just right Strawberry Lemonade was sweet, so good overall. Water jug was empty and didnt see it refilled the whole time we was there.. a cup of cool water was needed. Had to ask for a cup. Nice Lil spot.. so its a 4

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    Doesnt look like much but the food is really good and creative. Nice local crowd kicking it outside also. I will def go here again.

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    Best potatos ever! and great food all around.. right on the little section of the beach right there. beautiful

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    Nice casual, outdoor cafe with great food, friendly service and a great view of the beach!

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    Ask the Community - Buccaneer Cafe

    What time is breakfast served until?

    Until at least 1pm.

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    4.6
    (1.6k reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    15 years in business
    Outdoor seating

    I grew up in Oceanside my entire life and I am 25 now and I could say with confidence that as a…read morelocal this has been one of my favorite breakfasts place of all times I will go back to this place in a heart beat & spend my hard working money anytime of the week. I just wished they stayed opened longer!!!

    First time in Don's in all the years I have lived in North County. Went late morning during the…read moreweek. I don't have the guts nor patience to try it on a weekend day. Parking: Atrocious. I think there are 8 spots total including Handicap. Park on the street and walk a couple hundred feet or yards. Easy enough. Service: Sat at the counter. Super fast service from beginning to end. No complaints although the server did not check on me after the food arrived. Food: Ordered "Make your own" egg white Omelette with mixed vegetables. Hash browns and sausage patties and a biscuit. The omelette was massive and very good. Not salty at all and piping hot. The hash browns are the true star of the show. Crispy outside and soft inside. Perfecto. The sausage patties appeared homemade but somewhat dry and bland. Not salty though:) The biscuit was the loser of the bunch. Large and fluffy and looked commercially packaged. Came with butter and honey. I grabbed some packaged Smuckers jelly to add to it to make it taste better. Wish Don's offered homemade biscuits and jam. Drink. Bottomless hot drip coffee with packaged flavored creamers. Bill: They charge 3.5% for credit card transactions. Businesses in SD need to stop this BS practice. Give it up. Raise your food prices but do not insult me with credit card fees. Its not my responsibility as a customer.

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    Mimosa! Is there a better way to start the day !?
    Mimosa! Is there a better way to start the day !?
    Stuffed hash browns fresh shredded hash browns stuffed with avocado, bacon, & cheese topped with two eggs and homemade hollandaise sauce!
    Stuffed hash browns fresh shredded hash browns stuffed with avocado, bacon, & cheese topped with two eggs and homemade hollandaise sauce!
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    Perfect club loaded with fresh roasted turkey, crispy bacon and avocado!
    Piper

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    4.0
    (487 reviews)
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    We loved our dinner here! I was a bit skeptical since it is a restaurant inside a hotel, but we…read morehad a wonderful time. Located in the SeaBird Resort in downtown Oceanside right across from the beach, Piper has that classy beachside aesthetic with light grey and sand wood colors. They have a nice outside area for drinks and lounging, but we ate inside. We had a reservation for a Saturday evening and when we arrived, we were sat right away. Our party of 4 started off with the Prager Bros bread & whipped butter with sea salt and the Grilled Peaches appetizer. The grilled peaches came with burrata cheese and I really liked the two flavors and consistencies together. A friend got the lobster & coconut soup, whipped smoked eggplant, and I had the house-made spaghetti and meatball. It was a beef meatball My other friend got the Steak frites which was grilled prime NY Steak with bone marrow, chimichurri and of course french fries. Also good.

    Piper changed its breakfast menu significantly by removing most of the items that had been on it in…read morefavor of a $55/ person buffet. What's left are a few à la carte selections that were more expensive and not prepared as well as they were when we went previously, which was a couple years ago. What's super annoying is that the menu change still isn't reflected online, so we had no idea until we sat down. The avocado toast was burnt, potatoes were flavorless and unevenly cooked, and the "poached" eggs were hard in the middle. Prices are higher, service is slow, and overall it just feels like a place that exists now purely to gouge tourists in Oceanside. We won't be going back.

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    Piper restaurant interior daytime.

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    Piper restaurant interior daytime.

    Buccaneer Cafe - breakfast_brunch - Updated June 2026

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