We stumbled across this little café while biking around Mission Beach and I'm so glad we did! They have a dog-friendly patio, which is a huge plus. My fiancé ordered the cinnamon French toast with scrambled eggs and loved it. I had the tuna melt with a spicy tomato soup so good and full of flavor. Everything was fresh, tasty, and hit the spot after our ride. The café itself is super cute and in the perfect location by the beach. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

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Had to try the famous banana bread latte and it did not disappoint. Sometimes lattes end up tasting plain or the flavor falls short but this one really captured the banana bread flavor well. Cute patio outside and decent menu! read more

Sunday of Memorial Day - I ordered an iced oat milk latte with coconut syrup and an avocado toast with a soft egg. When the order came out I received a scrambled egg hard cooked through and the bread was so toasty that it cut the roof of my mouth There was a line out the door and on to the patio but thankfully it went by quite quickly. My group of 3 was able to snag a table in a reasonable amount of time too, and our coffees came out about five minutes after. But our food took about 30 minutes and it wasn't as I ordered. I know that there is difficulty with larger crowds like Memorial Day weekend. I am happy to be patient and wait but our food still wasn't made as requested. It was a disappointing experience for a spot that seems loved by many. read more

EVERYTHING was enjoyable & time well-spent. Good selection in food, friendly-happy and professional servers, clean & upbeat atmosphere. Good selection of merch too. We will be back! read more

Order the soy chorizo breakfast burrito. Or, I guess if you eat meat, you can get something else in your burrito, but either way, just order it. There's pure joy in every bite and you'll never want the meal to end, also you'll be full for hours. Truly the perfect meal to start the day. The iced banana bread latte was unbelievable as well. Could've gone for a big gulp size it was so delicious! read more

Servers don't know what the hell is going on i witnessed like 5 different occasions of stupidity from these staff. Also took 30 minutes for a bagle with cream cheese that came out last??? Makes 0 sense. read more

We ordered breakfast to-go for pickup. It was easy to order through their website. Our food was ready at the expected time. We ordered the breakfast burrito with bacon and the breakfast sandwich on a croissant. Inside the breakfast burrito was scrambled eggs, has browns, black beans, and cheese in a soft flour tortilla. It came with a side of salsa. The breakfast burrito was delicious! I would have loved avocado with it. The salsa added a great flavor to the burrito. The breakfast sandwich on the croissant was more plain and bland. It needed some aioli or sauce on it. The croissant was fluffy and soft. We would order the burrito again because we really liked it! This place has great breakfast/brunch options. read more

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Amazing!! Me and my family came here for breakfast on our last day visiting San Diego. We got the yoghurt bowl, açaí bowl (no honey), and the breakfast burrito. Also got the vanilla cinnamon latte and two regular coffees. By far the best breakfast we had on our trip! read more

This is a really cute place. I was hangry after beaching it. The "beach breakfast" hit the spot. You order and pay then find a seat and they bring your food out to you. The scrambled eggs were a bit overcooked, but the hash browns were amazing! I would definitely return to this cute little cafe. read more

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Stopped here for brunch one morning as it was near our resort and everything was fresh and delicious. I got the chicken quesadilla and my friend got the lox bagel and we enjoyed both. The quesadilla is big enough to have leftovers and tasted great later that evening. Highly recommend if looking for a brunch spot! read more

Little update for yall the GM remade my bagel to standard. However he insisted on "educating" me on how to order a bagel. He said they double toast their bagel every time so that's how it looks if some orders it double toast. I'm sorry but any other bagel place, correct me if I'm wrong, but does double toast mean BURNT? Then he wanted to educate me on how much cream cheese establishments use. I do not care sir, I would like a quality bagel. THEN he told me that I needed to call ahead for a BAGEL! To specify to the chef. I don't understand how he can argue with me that the bagel is edible. Please look at the photos and tell me if that is even edible. Very disgusted with this place and there is no diversity among the staff on the floor. read more

Olive Cafe - Burnt beyond double toasted - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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If you're in the Mission Beach area, this place is a must! It's a cute spot with a small indoor area, but a solid outdoor area. It's counter service, so I'd recommend grabbing a spot under an umbrella while waiting for your food to be ready. The breakfast burritos are truly unreal. Something about the combination of flavors was just perfect. You could really tell that the ingredients were high quality and cooked nicely. The hash browns hit the spot and the bacon added just the right flavor. I would be more than happy to come back for a burrito the next time I'm in town! read more

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I would give them 10 stars but I can only give them 5. They are so nice . They talk to us and are not grumpy. The food is so good I love the croissant. I love the murals in the cafe. The seats are nice and I love you can pick your seat. The staff members are so nice I want to come every day but I don't live in San Diego. Thank you for the great service and all the kindness. read more

The food was great and the server with the red hair was amazing and kind I'll definitely come back cause of her

Cute spot in the perfect location between the bay and beach. Good lattes and friendly staff. Nice spot for lunch! read more

Olive Cafe - Turkey bacon croissant with macaroni salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

We were on vacation to San Diego and saw Olive Cafe as being highly recommended for breakfast, so we decided to check it out. The restaurant was VERY crowded. The inside was a charming older dining room. We actually opted for the patio, which was basic but nice. The service was friendly. I wasn't expecting ordering at the counter, and it was a bit hard to get helped due to how busy it was. The food, to me, was average. My coffee was rather strong and my parents didn't love their breakfast combos. They said they were just okay. My tuna melt was a bit different with the celery but I enjoyed it. I also got a cup of the Spicy Tomato Soup which I thought was worth the price. I don't know if I'd go back because of how many options are in the area, but it was fine. Not worth the hype, IMO. read more

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One of our favorite breakfast and lunch places in San Diego!! Our best breakfast burritos hands down! Everything at The Olive Cafe is delicious. U read more

Great coffee! Super fast service and awesome food at a reasonable price. Also kind staff and a close walk to the beach.

The location is easy to find, a few minutes from the beach or the bay on the east side. Standard breakfast items, drinks and coffee. The hook for this place is the location, the staff is friendly, menu is simple and there is seating on the outside to watch the foot traffic. We come here after paddle boarding for a couple of hours on the bay and we'll come back here because of the location. This place gets popular during the morning and brunch rush so getting there early is the key or be patient. This place hits the spot if you are looking for nutrition for breakfast or brunch and you get here early then you are in luck. The challenge is getting parking anywhere that is legal, especially on the weekends or during the summer. Parking near the beach gets impacted. As far as the food, it hits the spot and staff is friendly and the short order cooks are able to crank out the orders within 15 minutes so that is a plus. Everybody has different taste buds but if you are hungry after a day at the beach this place will satisfy your appetite. My friend ordered the pancakes and I was impressed by that dish. I had the breakfast burrito, it did the job. My wife ordered the cousin scramble, it did the job. read more

Olive Cafe - Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Visiting from Arizona. The food is ok. I got the basic beach breakfast with toast added. I could have made it in my kitchen. It reminded me of Dennys. It was decent food but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. It was also priced a little high for what it's worth. I would've maybe paid $9-$10 for it but it costed me $16. It's a cute little place and the location is convenient. read more

Olive Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Olive cafe is consistently good. Breakfast sandos are yum, but parking (in the summer) and seating can be tricky. I always order to-go.

Food was delicious, quick and the service was excellent. Super cute beach vibe on deck. We'll definitely be back when in San Diego! read more

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Amazing experience, definitely recommend. Food is delicious! Staff is very friendly and hard working. Shout out to Gilberto!! Amazing service!!! read more

Solid cafe near the beach, I like to come here sometimes for a quick bite to eat after surfing or hanging at the beach. They've got a really big menu which is cool. Food was good, nothing special but did the job. I did notice their handicap accessibility greatly lacked. Their wheelchair lift is broken and they only have a tiny set of stairs to enter the restaurant. A couple came in with a baby in their stroller and had a hard time entering the cafe. Try to make it more handicap friendly please! read more

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Very nice people who work there. Loved the breakfast burritos, both meat and vegan. Good coffees, too.

Olive Cafe offers great food and a casual dog friendly patio. All around good vibes. Great for a quick bite before hitting the beach. Large menu offers many egg scrambles, breakfast staples and lunch sandwiches. You place your order inside, find a spot on the patio, then they deliver to the table. Breakfast Quesadilla 5/5- absolutely delicious! Very generous portion too. Tortilla was crispy and inside was cheeeeeeesy. Perfect amount of veggies inside. Chicken ranch wrap 3/5- wasn't a fan of this wrap. Thought it was a little boring, barely any ranch. Spicy Tomato Soup 4/5- pretty spicy! I liked the croutons on top. I need to come back for another Breakfast Quesadilla and try the cinnamon roll French toast! read more

Olive Cafe - Breakfast Quesadilla - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Stopped by after Kayaking in mission bay. This is a really cute hole-in-the-wall Cafe that was absolutely great, perfect for post exercise chilling. It's all mostly outdoor seating but there are some available seats inside. The service is at the counter but they bring the food out to you! I got the breakfast burrito with chicken and peppers, which was super good. I never thought chicken in a breakfast burrito would be good but it was rock solid. For drink I got an ice caramel latte which was so refreshing! I would definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

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Visited on a Monday for brunch! The cashier and servers were so sweet and helpful! I told them I was in the area for my birthday and they brought out a complimentary cookie with a candle. We were surprised how fast the rest of the food came out, too. Delicious! Definitely would come back again! Thanks for making my birthday special, ladies! Parking: There was a free public lot within walking distance right on the bay. read more

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The food is good. I had a breakfast burrito with bacon. Their breakfast burrito was more on the healthier side compared to a socal classic breakfast day. On another day I got the machaca burrito that was very delicious. Service was awesome and very pleasant workers. Ambiance was nice. Get to see tourist from other parts of the United States making their way around the beach. We went around 8am in the morning in a summer weekday and was able to get a table right away. read more

Perfect breakfast spot right by the beach. Service was really quick for a busy holiday weekend.

My boyfriend and I came to this cute cafe for breakfast. It did not disappoint. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious. I got the Berry and chocolate chip pancakes, they were AMAZING. The portion was very generous and I had leftovers. Definitely will be coming back. 10/10!!! read more

A cute mom-and-pop breakfast joint about two blocks from the beach. This is a order/pay and sit-down establishment so its a no-frills vibe. I got to try the breakfast burrito with sausage. It came with a side of tortilla chips and salsa. Overall, the breakfast burrito was filling and just for $14, it can easily be two meals. The service was quick and I love the olive designs in the restroom. It really adds to the Olive Cafe character. I'd recommend also checking out their Olive bakery across the street at the corner. There is a cute chocolate lab that hangs over the fence who you can give treats to! read more

Waited forever and they totally botched the order. Got a refund and we left. Extremely frustrated and disappointed.

Food...boring, lacking flavor and creativity. Burrito special was nothing exciting. They didn't even char it closed. Had to ask for salsa. Yawn. Service...brought us knives, no forks, no water. Tip, of course, had already been given. Menu states a milkshake menu available. Staff had no idea what that meant. Thank goodness the canned kombucha was good. Won't return. read more

Great place for breakfast/lunch. Served all day here. One of my favorite spots, recommended by a friends who insisted I order the banana coffee. Ever since then, been hooked. When I'm the area, it's a great place for a bite. Gets packed pretty fast, but service is still pretty good. Normally always ordering the same thing though everything here is pretty good. Breakfast burrito, chocolate croissant and banana coffee on repeat. read more

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The chilaquiles are to die for!! They also have a banana bread latte which I loved. The people taking my order were so sweet and awesome! Such an adorable little cafe!! Parking sucks tho so be prepared for that read more

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Still our favorite place in Mission Beach for breakfast and lunch. The avocado toast and acaí bowl are the best I've had. Yummmm read more

Olive Cafe - Yummy! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Charming menus! Excellent selection! Adorable outdoor seating and an overall great atmosphere for a sweet brunch. Came in for a breakfast on a Monday morning in January, not too crowded, we got a sweet sunny spot on the patio. They had lots of enticing menu options like pancakes, burritos, and more! We kept it simple with the simple breakfast plate, yogurt and granola bowl, and a scone, croissant, and latte to share! A lovely hole in the wall. They also have a bakery just down the street with even more baked goods. Would definitely recommend for some yummy breakfast/brunch foods! read more

Olive Cafe - Yogurt and granola and scone - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

For a little over a year I've been wanting to eat here, but I didn't think that I could get in because of my bigger electric wheelchair. I did not ask, which was my mistake. Turns out they are in the works of getting the front deck wheelchair lift repaired, which will be even better. For now you can get in through the back entrance if you ask them for help. They are more than happy to help you. Miss Cassidy and staff were so kind and helpful. The food was definitely high-quality and on the healthier end, which my son and I love!! The food is really delicious. read more

The rudest server/register guy, not the first time. I've gone back for the patio, the one real thing. Food is mediocre. I live in the neighborhood 8 years and will not be back. I will also be letting the neighbors know. read more