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    Kono's Cafe

    4.4 (2.3k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    KONO'S CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Delanie P.

    Kono's Cafe lives up to the hype.We got there around 9 AM and the line was already out the door, which usually makes me second guess a place... but this one is worth it. The line moves pretty quick and there's plenty of seating in and around the cafe, plus some great spots right by the beach. I ordered the French toast with bacon, my wife got a burrito, both were so freaking good. Simple, solid breakfast done really well. Super popular for a reason. Great food, great location, and a fun beachy vibe. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

    My half portion of our Egg Burrito #1 ($6.95). Delicious!
    Sue D.

    04/03/2026 For the past three or four visits, we've come here specifically for the Egg Burrito #1. Today, we decided on our usual, but it wasn't as satisfying as before. The burrito was very bland, had less avocado, and lacked enough filling to give it that substantial, "full-grip" feel. Service: Martin was the one who brought us our order and greeted us with a smile, saying, "It's nice to see you again!" The feeling was mutual.

    This was the Little Breakfast  seriously 2 ppl Can eat off of this plate. It was soo good
    Suzie C.

    This was a great little breakfast spot! Very close to the beach! The staff was friendly and the food was great and tasty! I really loved their potatoes!!! Don't be fooled by the "little breakfast" it's enough to feed 2 hungry ppl! LoL! I was not disappointed tho! Great spot but get there early to find a place to find seating as it does get busy. We went on a weekday and it was still busy. There's nice paths to go for a walk on the beach and alot of little shops too. Will definitely come and eat here again!

    Big Breakfast 2 (French Toast) **split
    Kathryn S.

    Stopped by Kono's Cafe again! It's honestly one of those local gem spots that serves that classic California beach breakfast. Places like this never go out of style here in SoCal. Prices are super reasonable for PB too especially for the BIG portions! We got the French toast breakfast special, Big Breakfast #2 (split). It's a classic breakfast, simple, perfectly cooked, and the right amount of flavor all around. Service is always warm and welcoming with a smile at the counter even with the crowd they tent to get. Not to mention the patio seating is a huge bonus! nothing beats eating outside with that beach breeze. A classic loved local spot. I'll always be back.

    Chantel C.

    Nothing beats breakfast with a view. Straightforward menu, great corner location, friendly welcoming staff and decent pricing. Saw this place on my search for breakfast with a view and based on the line I chose the right place. Quaint seating inside, patio out back and just across the way is a patio with a view of the best waves. I ordered French toast, bacon and hot chocolate. First bite felt like Saturday morning with the family; and the paper plate not only practical but nostaligc. French toast was sweet bacon crispy and but chocolate was creamy. I could sit there all day and watch the waves.

    Anita M.

    I ordered the #5 burrito and the service was very friendly. The line moves fast and you'll order at the counter. They didn't ask if our meal would be for there or to go, though the staff were super friendly & bagged it for us when we received the order. I felt the flavor was lacking compared to other breakfast burritos I've had. It was mostly scrambled egg inside. I was also expecting pico in the burrito but it actually comes on the side. Some tables inside. It's a cute beach cafe.

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    Fahim R.

    Nice atmosphere and seating by the beach. You wait in line and order at the counter, but then they deliver to you. Food came out quickly. Prices were good. The coffee was also really good. The food quality wasn't anything special, typical diner food, but you come here for the view.

    Mission Beach Boardwalk to Pacific Beach when in San Diego, CA, be sure to stop at Kono's Cafe for breakfast or a latte
    Olga M.

    If you're ever doing the Mission Beach Boardwalk to Pacific Beach when in San Diego, CA, be sure to stop at Kono's Cafe for breakfast or a latte. Kono's has indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is across from the restaurant with ocean views. You can also walk to the beach from Kono's Cafe deck. We started our workout about 10am and the weather was at 78 degrees so nice this time of year. We ordered the breakfast burrito #3 with bacon, potatoes , eggs and cheese and the Big Breakfast #2 with French toast, eggs, bacon, potatoes etc. I rate the food 4.5/5 stars. Check it out when in the area! Happy Yelping :)

    French Toast and Bacon
    Anjelika G.

    Kono's was alright. We were staying by the pier so we stopped in for breakfast since it's such a popular spot. The food was very basic, traditional breakfast food. Nothing bad, but nothing that really stood out to us either. The workers were nice and the location is honestly a 100/10. Being right by the beach and pier is definitely the best part. I personally feel like it's a little overhyped, but now we can say we've been. For us, it was more of a one-and-done kind of place.

    Ashley M.

    Love!! Food is delicious and fresh. You get so much food just so perfect. The location and options in seating is perfect. Service has always been quick and friendly. Perfect for breakfast on the beach. My fav is their french toast.

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    Sam K.

    Haven't eaten here in over 10 years. Just as nostalgic as ever. Will be back. Great classic spot for a breakfast burrito

    Jeff K.

    This place is more like a 4.5 out of 5 stars. this place is definitely worth your time and money! We ended up getting a breakfast burrito and a breakfast plate. the burrito was really good and filling. the breakfast plate came with eggs, pancakes, bacon, muffin and some cheese potatoes. Also very good and filling. Both items were decently priced. There are three places to sit: inside the actual restaurant, outside adjacent watching people walking on the side walk, and third is kinda hidden away over looking the ocean.... honestly this was the best, how could you beat a nice breakfast burrito and ocean views? The only down side is the parking, not a lot of public parking. if i'm back in san diego, i'm 100% coming back.

    The fat fries are also great.
    Armin C.

    This is a walk up on the beach and it's worth the wait. The food was delicious and hearty. Breakfast burrito (avocado and bacon) and French toast are legitimate delicious. The service is next level friendly. The gentleman taking our order was super relaxed. Did everything in his power to give us exactly what we wanted. And the view there overlooking the water is gorgeous. I don't give five stars unless a place is exceptional and they get the nod.

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    Basic breakfast food, but done exceptionally well. I got the big breakfast #1, so much food for the value. The potatoes are delicious.

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    So is it or is it not dog Friendly? It does say it is above.

    Yes, you can sit outside in a couple different areas, and I believe they will let you have them inside as well! Cheers!

    Is there a dog menu?

    No dogs allowed.

    Do they have mimosas?

    No :(

    Can u bring a dog?

    There is outdoor seating so I’m sure your dog would be fine out there.

    Are there gluten free options?

    Nope!

    Is this a place you can do work on a laptop with wifi?

    Don't think they have WIFI although I have seen people working on there last tips eating breakfast!

    I have Celiac. Are there any gluten free options?

    They do have selections that can easily be made gluten-free

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    0.9 mi
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    Food was great! Breakfast Burrito delicious. Sandwiches, coffee, drinks all five stars!…read more Wonderful outdoor dog-friendly patio lunch spot too. Will be back!!!

    I will preface this review with the acknowledgment that this is the epitome of first world…read moreproblems. I actually love this place (I could have sworn I had reviewed positively before). I'm just extremely disappointed with how poor my experience was today because I had only super positive experiences previously and was looking forward to dining there this morning after sometime away, but holy hell ....today's experience has been so profoundly bad. Firstly, my husband ordered two breakfast burritos - one with bacon and the other with bacon on the side. I'll chalk this one up to miscommunication, but they put bacon in one, and bacon in the other too - and then added bacon on the side to the other and charged us $5.50 for the extra bacon. Again, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt here and will be sure to communicate explicitly next time. They kindly made me a new one, but the new one had potatoes that weren't cooked thoroughly (likely to rush the food to me, so I acknowledge the difficulty here), however there was hardly any avocado. I literally had to complain again because I didn't believe there was any avocado at all. I wouldn't be as pissed if this weren't an EIGHTEEN DOLLAR breakfast burrito. Lastly, the coffee lids don't fit on the cups. We tried to put one on and ended up spilling the entire coffee. I chalked this up to an accident on our part, however another patron who observed our incident said "their lids don't fit the cup, right??" And I was like "oh so it wasn't just us??" And she was like "no, I almost spilled mine all over too." This random patron encouraged us to ask for a new cup of coffee as a result (thanks, random patron!). The Molly's team did kindly make us a new (albeit quite bitter) drink, which I appreciate. However, the lid was still an issue - it would spill out of the cup all over the rim between the cup and the lid when I'd try to take a sip, so I took off the lid entirely, but then was stuck with dealing with spills while walking around - I had to move at a snail's pace to prevent spills altogether. This was easier to deal with random leakage around the entire cup every time I'd sip with the lid on. Ultimately It was just a lose-lose with the ill fitting lid situation. All this to say - Molly's Team, yall were fantastic just a month ago. What happened? I understand food and services in the beach area stuff are often expensive and rarely good, but you guys are *too* expensive for this poor of service and quality. Two stars because at least the folks there are generally nice.

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    3.9(378 reviews)
    0.3 miPacific Beach
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    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!

    We had a great experience at Palmys! The restaurant was clean and well decorated inside and out…read more The food was REALLY good with perfect portions - we split the breakfast burrito (vg & the GF tortilla was great - not crumbly!) and the blue horizon acai bowl. The acai bowl was naturally sweet, not overpowering. They offer merch & local goods up front, and the cafe has plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. They also offer coffee/ tea, which I will try next time! :-)

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