Dodo Bird Donuts

I came in and I love everything great food and service. So happy with my server Fernando definitely…read morecoming back soon

This was the first time we went to this restaurant. I read positive reviews and we were fortunate…read moreto have Fernando as our server. He was great & very welcoming. Our order came out exactly as requested. We enjoyed our meal & will be back!

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Shrimp ricotta frittata

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Classic Benedict

Kono's Cafe

4.4(2.3k reviews)

For over 30 years, this has been one of my very favorite Pacific beach, "Go to" restaurants. It's…read morenot a service restaurant, it's a restaurant where you go up in order.And then they bring the food to the table , but they have a patio outside and another patio across the walkway at the edge of the crystal parent , which overlooks the ocean. The best part is they serve real food, and they give you plenty of it. Mostly a breakfast place

I've always passed by this place whenever I visited the beach and it seemed pretty popular. Most…read morepeople seem to take their order to go and eat it at the beach, but they also have some indoor seating (self serve & bust your own table). You order at the counter and the food comes out pretty quickly. There was ~10 minute wait to order on a Thursday morning (11am). The staff are friendly. We ordered Breakfast Burrito #3 ($15), Big Breakfast 2 ($15), and a side of Kono Potatoes ($7). The portions are pretty big and we had to take some of our food to go. However, I was very disappointed by the taste and the lack of meat in both the breakfast burrito and potatoes. The burrito was 95% eggs and potatoes with small pieces of bacon shoved at the bottom. It didn't have any flavor and was pretty dry, so I wouldn't recommend it.

Cool surfer vibes inside

Big Breakfast 2 (French Toast)

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Madi

4.2(105 reviews)

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Service was timely and friendly. There were a variety of food options. The posole was delicious and…read moreso was the chipotle chicken melt!

Food was great and our server Caroline was great! We had the corned beef hash and the burrito…read more Delish!

Waffle churros

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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Latte

Hideaway

4.3(566 reviews)

Amazing food and drinks! Service was great. Benny was the absolute best at the bar! Great spotread more

Great atmosphere! Spencer has provided amazing service and is always very helpful, drinks and food…read moreare always awesome 10/10.

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Cookie and Vanilla Ice Cream Dessert

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The Mission

4.4(2.5k reviews)

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The food was amazing and we loved the live saxophone player!…read more Happy 31st birthday to the Mission!! Our waitress Iyla was so sweet and friendly. She really cared about our experience for breakfast and went out of her way to bring us the best pancakes and French toast ever! Totally recommend this place and Iyla as our server! She was the best!!

We grabbed an early breakfast as this casual spot. Yes, they have a kids menu so we were sold. They…read moredon't take reservations so it can get a lengthy wait. Service is fast but a very relaxed vibe...it is only a block from the beach after all. The coffee, particularly the cold brew, was FANTASTIC though a bit pricey at $7. The kids menu featured pancake for $5, fruit for $4.50, and eggs for $3, among others, in a very easy mix and match sort of way. I tried the Mission Chilaquiles for $17. A great CaliMex meal that had the right amount of ingredients, perfectly cooked eggs with the right amount of spice. I also ordered a piece of Rosemary Bread (though really toast) for $4.5 on the side and it had an excellent flavor. Highly recommended!

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Drift Cafe

Locally owned & operated

Came here for a quick coffee stop before I met up with the homie…read more Service was good, the guy acknowledged me as soon as I stepped foot inside. The decor was great. I got a matcha drink and it was pretty good not too sweet not to bitter how I like it. They were also packed with all the tourist from AZ, utah, and vegas! Summer time in daygo let's gooo Hope this business stays successful and hopfully don't Drift....away ha!

Street parking only. Some are metered and some are not. Meters run even on Sundays. Paid parking…read morelot nearby. Very close to the beach so expect to walk a few blocks. They have inside and outside seating. Water dispenser with cups by the register. Check out their specials by the register and on their instagram. Dog friendly. Their large drinks come with 3 shots of espresso (vs 2 in the small) so we went with large. They have alternative milks for an extra 75 cents. Tried: Hawaiian latte $7.25 - good flavor Butterscotch latte $7.25 - friend liked but not my thing. Breakfast sandwich $13.25 - good. A little too much aioli. Came out very hot and fresh. Recommend this one. Baja Burrito $15.75 - added bacon ($2.75 extra). This was a very healthy tasting and massive burrito. Wasn't really a fan of the overall flavor. Salsa was good. Club $17 - most expensive item. A little too much aioli on this but overall was good and it came with a cute little fruit cup. I love that they open very early in the morning and just one block from the beach! I'll be back to try their other food and drinks.

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Palmys Pacific Beach

3.9(390 reviews)

Locally owned & operated

Outdoor seating

I was looking for a beach cafe, and Palmys fit the vibe I was going for. Not to mention, they offer…read morea variety of breakfast meals and lunch items. I went for a late productivity session at around 2PM, and there were plenty of seats on the patio, I even some patio couches and limited seating inside. Though it doesn't exactly face the beach, the layout is very nice and gives off a beachy vibe anyway! I enjoyed their Lavender Latte, hot. It had a nice balance of coffee and milk, with the lavender not too strong. The sweetness was balanced well. I also munched on a cheeseburger, which I could only eat a little of it since it was quite heavy. I did eat a lot of the tater tots that came on the side, as they were deliciously seasoned and needed to be eaten while it was crispy. The service was great; I was checked up on my order and staff were constantly going around to buss the tables. I felt productive here and look forward to coming another time when I can!

Really wished things went better here. I came for the location/vibe and reading many reviews…read moreindicating the menu was allergen friendly. Pro's: -as expected the look of the cafe and seating area is great. -Staff friendly despite it being a busy Sunday -Cold brew was good Con's: -Wait time for food -issue with order and allergen I asked for no dairy on the breakfast burrito. Staff suggested changing the chorizo for vegan chorizo (which I suppose they were assuming I was vegan?). I'd like to say this may have thrown them off but I clearly stated again I was allergic only to dairy so no milk products. Food took forever. It was a very busy Sunday so not completely surprised. Diving into food it wasn't until 75% through meal realized they had put cheese on the burrito :/ For those with allergies, despite the other reviews, be careful. Staff should be better educated and note requests better. Disappointed this spot didn't work out better.

5-0 Smash Burger

Guava Strawberry french toast

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Big Swell Burrito

Woody's Breakfast and Burgers

4.1(853 reviews)

1.9 mi•Pacific Beach

Woodys is consistently good quality food. We vacation in SD annually and make it a point to eat at…read moreWoody's at least once. Their burgers are always a good choice, fries are nice and crispy and fish tacos are pretty good too. Their breakfast options are all tasty, and the portions are pretty big - can usually be shared between two people. I highly recommend!!

Burrito was good but the latte tasted like the moonshine fog machine…read more Good service though.

Cheese burger & fries

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Waterbar San Diego

3.7(1.1k reviews)

1.7 mi•Pacific Beach

We stopped into Waterbar on Labor Day while waiting to go to the airport to catch a flight home. We…read morewere hanging out in Pacific Beach and passed by while walking on the boardwalk. We walked up to the hostess stand and were seated by the window. Gayla was our server. She was friendly and attentive. The frozen drink machines were unfortunately down, so we ordered a couple beers and cocktails. I started off with the Rose Water which is a lychee martini. It was a stiff cocktail but really tasty. We ordered the lemon pepper wings and a peanut butter fudge pie slice to eat. The wings were meaty and full of flavor. The pie was so good but really sweet. Gayla regularly checked in on us but also allowed us to just hang out and enjoy the view which was nice. We never felt rushed. Can't wait to return to Waterbar to try some more of their menu when I have a bigger appetite.

Stopped in for lunch, waterfront view, service was good, food came fairly quickly. Price was…read morereasonable. Clam chowder was ok, not bad but not the best I've had. It was thick and you could see the Clams and veggies. Chicken wings were also ok, most were fine a couple were slightly overcooked. Crispy rice tuna was also good. Would go back again when in Pacific Beach area.

The bar which is big

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Chasing sunsets

Eggies

4.0(133 reviews)

best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had in my life! try the loaded tots, Eggies classic, California…read moresandwich and make sure to ask for the eggcellent sauce !!

My friends wanted to check out this place while in the area, but I've visited the one in Downtown…read moreonce. Pros: - Steaming hot food. My hashbrowns? Crispy. My chicken? Crispy. My egg? Runny. All the things you want in an awesome chicken breakfast sandwich. - The place is small..nothing fancy to report. It's more of a quick bite and go situation. - Nothing to note on service. I literally ordered, paid and grabbed a spot. Cons: - Located next to Breakfast Republic so this corner area is definitely a tight squeeze. They definitely know how to fry things well.

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Pink floppy chewy bacon

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Coffee cup has faces printed all around it with a fun die cut sleeve.

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Lema S.

116

3 years ago

Oh my goodness, I absolutely adore the Boston creme donut! It is truly a masterpiece. Yes, it may be a bit pricey, but let me tell you, it is worth every penny. The service at the shop is always quick and friendly, which just adds to the overall delightful experience. And can we talk about the interior? It is absolutely stunning! read more

Maya A.

1 year ago

I live a few blocks from here and this is the third time I have walked out after not being acknowledged whatsoever and I was standing at the desk. I wish I could experience this place but after three tries I'll continue to go to bird rock coffee or hermosa. Terrible. read more

John A.

3 months ago

Oops what happened to the coffee? Its changed and not for the better. Then they told me they don't use Darkhorse anymore. I wish they would bring it back. I'm a regular there and the coffee was one thing that kept bringing me back. read more

eric k.

4 years ago

I may be biased but I think they are incredible! The glazed donuts are incredible and the coffee is the best in La Jolla. read more

Adam L.

4 years ago

Best donuts in SD, and amazing service!

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