Excellent food and service.... Rose is truly authentic in her customer service and care...

Start Fresh Cafe served some of the most flavorful food we've had from a local cafe, with very generous portions as well. My boyfriend even said his meal tasted better than food from his usual favorite local cafe, so we will definitely be coming back. The only issue was service at the beginning. We were seated outside in the corner and seemed to be forgotten after our drink order. We still had menus on the table, while nearby tables that were seated after us had already ordered and received their food. We eventually had to flag someone down to place our food order. It was nice to be outside, since the weather was beautiful. Once we ordered, though, the food came out very quickly. The food was excellent enough that we will return--we'll just make sure to wave someone down sooner next time. read more

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Start Fresh Cafe is a greaaat way to start off my day. I've been there a few times for brunch and I had a good experience with the service. It has an old school diner vibe that's laid-back. I enjoyed eating some of my homemade American favorites. The Yelp Community must definitely check out this hidden gem located on the historic Coast Highway. Where each day should be a Fresh Start :-) read more

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Our breakfasts were so good. We sat outside on their little patio right outside the front door and the service was a little off. I had to go inside and ask for a few things after our food was delivered. But the food was delicious. They also have a great assortment of homemade pies. read more

Start Fresh Cafe - Iris Hashbrown breakfast - American Near Me - Oceanside, California

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My guy and I eat a lot of breakfasts here and breakfast are always good. Came to have fish and chips was totally disappointed. The french fries are great, but the batter was undercooked and greasy. Fried batter was soft and uncooked inside. Which made it an unpleasant eating experience. read more

Amazing portions, just enough not too much. The coffee is good, which I value. Everyone welcomes you in, family owned. The staff is very attentive and polite. It is well cleaned and maintained, multiple restrooms, bigger tables for large families. read more

Start Fresh Cafe - Bar area - American Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Great casual family dining! Really good breakfast and lunch. Amazing Pies (they also do holiday pies). Friendly and attentive service. Server came back to our table multiple times to see if we needed anything, topping off drinks, etc. Very good value for the money. We'll be back. read more

Impeccable service at this lovely cafe. I had the Iris stuffed hash brown breakfast. It was filled with bacon, mushrooms, spinach and cheddar cheese. Topped with two eggs over easy. It even came with a biscuit. Bottomless coffee was hot and delicious. read more

Start Fresh Cafe - Homemade biscuits with an egg wash - American Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Good breakfast biscuit It was home made and flaky, not hard and bland like those served at other restaurants. There's also plenty of freshly made pie selections to choose from. read more

This is a locals, old school diner. The servers still use a pad of paper and pen to take your order. Service is always friendly. They serve up a classic breakfast, executed to perfection, and still have a lot of unique things you can order if you want to spice it up for breakfast or lunch. Don't forget to take a peek at the daily specials written on the wall. Coffee is delicious and refills come around consistently. I love the country stuffed hash browns. Their sourdough toast is perfectly toasted, yet drenched in butter. It's mind boggling how that buttery toast is still crispy! I LOVE IT! My daughter placed her order herself and asked the server if her pancake could be Minnie Mouse instead of Mickey. Server said yes, and low and behold, the cooks did her a solid and used whip cream to make Minnie's hair bow. My daughter was delighted! Sometimes it's the small things like a server acknowledging your kid and the cooks going out of their way to make their customers smile. That stuff is not lost on me. But the best part about Start Fresh is their FRESH PIE!! We have taken home 4 whole pies and each flavor has been stellar. Pies made from scratch, made with fresh fruits and real ingredients. These pies are HEAVY and way, way better than a Marie Calendar's or Coco's. Love this place! High quality food, friendly service, free parking lot. read more

The absolute best diner I have ever been too! The staff is incredible and food is even better. Everything is fresh/never frozen. It's incredible. read more

We have been coming here for four years and each time the experience with the owners and staff..... and the delicious food just makes us come back more and more! We really appreciate the authenticity of the family-owned business; the staff are incredible! You will never be disappointed!!!! read more

The Service and food is amazing and fast I usually go for the breakfast burritos but my family and I have liked anything else we have tried as well read more

Start Fresh Cafe - Breakfast burrito - American Near Me - Oceanside, California

Horrible, didn't know potato's could be undercooked and burnt at same time. Benny on tough Canadian bacon and English muffin.

I'm sad I am just now finding this place. Def a gem- this lil cafe has all the best options from homemade biscuits, to cinnamon rolls to pies! Me and my company only ordered breakfast but the lunch options on the menu sounded just as delicious as the breakfast options. I had to try the stuffed hash browns and it did not disappoint! We all also tried their biscuits- mine came w gravy and we were in consensus that the biscuits were super good. The coffee was tasty and the servers were great with filling the coffee every few minutes. Food came out really quickly and the ambiance was very homey. I didn't try the pies but they looked amazing and I'll be back to try em! We all def recommend this place. read more

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Stopped by this place while on a road trip with a POF date. She wanted breakfast. I already had breakfast. So we went here. Because her relative recommended it. Since Honey Bunches of Oats is ny absolute favorite cold cereal, I was shocked to see Honey Bunches of Oats French Toast. Omg I ordered that with the quickness. I forgot what she ordered. But it contained some nice fluffy pancakes, bacon, and scrambled eggs. As you can see from the pics, I ate everything, except for most of the bananas. Well, I was full already . She didn't eat her scrambled eggs. Because she doesn't like scrambled eggs. Not sure why she ordered them that way. Parking lot parking was available on short notice. So we were able to swoop in a decent working space. Waiter was attentive and nice. I don't know how much it was. Because I didn't pay for it. Everything was ok. But the flies . Maybe it was the weather or whatever. But we had to fan away flies from our food and we were inside. They weren't on our food. They were just flying around us. read more

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This a one of Oceanside BEST breakfast spots! They have some really delicious omelets and scrambles, as well as some yummy biscuits and gravy. My personal favorite is their country omelette! The staff are always super friendly and it's one of my go to locations. read more

Start Fresh Cafe - Meatlovers Omelette - American Near Me - Oceanside, California

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It was our 1st time here. Lots of space for parking and sitting. Was pretty busy, but didn't take long at all. The food was fabulous. Totally recommend. Will be back with my husband. read more

Start Fresh Cafe - American Near Me - Oceanside, California

My husband and I absolutely adore Fresh Start Café it's our favorite place for a cozy brunch. My honeybunny always gets the chilaquiles, and I always enjoy the spinach and mushroom cheese omelet both cooked to absolute perfection. We can never skip their large cinnamon roll it's incredibly fluffy and sweet. Plus, the service is always amazing so warm, friendly, and attentive every time we visit. It's a perfect combination, and we'll definitely be back soon! read more

Came here on thanksgiving brunch... Amazing X: -chorizo burrito + ranchero salsa -stuffed hash browns -custard pies -service 10/10 read more

Wanted to take my mom out to breakfast and all of the other breakfast joints were too packed. Seen this place and wanted to try out. This place did not disappoint. The staff were very friendly. The food was absolutely delicious. A must try! read more

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Everyone was super friendly and helpful on a busy Sunday morning. The country stuffed hashbrowns were excellent and were more than enough to fill me up. My husbands scramble was smaller than other places so he was disappointed with that. We got a slice of banana cream pie to take home based off of the servers opinion when asked, and it did not disappoint. I love that they have two outdoor seating areas that are dog friendly. read more

This place will make you feel at home! Friendly staff, delicious food and large portions. We love to sit on the patio. Try the cinnamon roll and take a pie home! read more

Start Fresh Cafe - Vegetable Omelette, steak and eggs, cinnamon roll - American Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Came here for the first time in January and it was great service and great food. This place was recommended to me and it was worth the trip from Vegas to visit. read more

The food here is absolutely delicious and so fresh! The hash browns were crispy and crunchy and not greasy at all, the eggs were perfectly cooked and even the sourdough toast was delicious! Both the person who seated us and our server were friendly and helpful and we enjoyed the diner vibe. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Old time feel, friendly staff, always good vibes in Oceanside! Hashbrowns are made fresh on site, these are a must have if dining at Start Fresh. read more

A good morning when you start your day at this local breakfast spot. This is my third visit and haven't been disappointed. I truly enjoy this establishment for the home vibe to the bloody Mary's. No alcohol today but I highly recommend their drinks. Today I enjoyed a Denver omelette with hash browns. By far the best in town, large portions, and very fluffy. The dinning room was bouncing with conversations and everyone seems happy and content. Today's service as always was professional and attentive! An Oceanside staple, I highly recommend a visit. read more

Start Fresh Cafe - American Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Excellent food; above and beyond service; highly recommend the avocado toast; old timey diner look and feel, but fresh and updated menus and food to match as well as amazing pie selection! We took one to go. read more

My dad stopped here last month and got us a gift card because he loved it so much. We ordered the country stuffed hashbrowns and they were awesome! Classic diner food that does not fall short of expectations. The real spotlight here is on the service! This restaurant has hands down the best service I've had since moving to California! All the staff was friendly and attentive, service was so quick! read more

Always a 5 star here. Just had the Stuffed Irish hashbrowns with kielbasa on the side. So Good!!! Eggs were perfect for me. Wife had the lumberjack and was not expecting such a big portion. Pancakes were delicious!!! Waitress was nice and prompt with the food. Food was great temperature and very well presented. Not a noisy place while it was full. I come here now almost once a week. read more

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Limited vegetarian options. And we couldn't substitute any meat for extra veggies or potatoes.

Been coming here for over a year, EVERY weekend. My boyfriend and I absolutely love this place and would recommend to anyone. Everything about Start Fresh is exceptional. Thank you guys read more

We dined here for breakfast on a Saturday morning. Around 9am there was a 5 minute wait to seat indoors but the staffs are very accommodating and seated us at a spacious booth seat. Food took a while to arrive but it was worth the wait. The portion size is big, and so are the prices. Anyhow, a good place to stop by. read more

Your apple pie is epic. I'm in love. Picked one up on my way out and I am so glad I did.

Came for breakfast on a Tuesday morning. We were greeted as soon as we walked in. The restaurant wasn't full so we were seated right away. The service was excellent. The food was served hot and fresh and tasted delicious...except for the gravy. I love biscuits and gravy but I'm very particular. The gravy at Start Fresh Cafe had a weird/off flavor. It was thick and rich and creamy like gravy should be but the flavor wasn't right. If you're not a gravy person then I highly recommend Start Fresh. Everything else...bacon, eggs and hashbrowns were excellent. read more

Where has this been all my life! Moved to the area 3 years ago and have tried so many breakfast places. The first thing that stands out are they home made hash browns as in they grate potatoes at the restaurant, most places use frozen hash browns. Another thing that stood is out is their homemade salsa, any American breakfast that has salsa has learned how amazing it tastes on food. Honestly I can go on! It was busy and lots of locals. I can't wait to be back! read more

The best Breakfast Cafe that I have ever enjoyed in California. Fresh vegetables prepared in the morning. Fabulous cofeee that is not bitter, not a weak blend, it is smooth but bold enough to wake a hibernating bear up. It makes Starbucks look like a Welfare case in comparison! And if you are lucky enough to be served by Johan then you will be trully pampered by one if the best servers in 5 or 6 Counties around. Exept that one girl at Hooters, but that's another story.... Just make sure you come in between 6 am and 2 pm, Mon-Sun because that is the only time they are open for business read more

Start Fresh Cafe - Some kind of great Loaded Irish Hashbrown and Green Chilaquiles Plate in the background. - American Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Great food! Great service! Great location! I can't say enough good things about Start Fresh Cafe! Try it yourself and you'll see what I mean! The food portions are awesome and great quality! The owner and staff are super personable and have excellent customer service! Definitely one of Oceanside's best breakfast spots! read more

Start Fresh Cafe - Iris hash browns with spinach, mushrooms, avocado and cheese. - American Near Me - Oceanside, California

Ordered chicken fried steak and eggs. Hash brown was super crispy and soft inside. Love it. The chicken fried steak was tasty and well seasoned. They got my over medium eggs just right too. Customer service was great. The waitress was helpful and friendly. I also ordered banana cream pie to go and it was yummy too. This place has a casual vibe in Downtown Oceanside. No frills just good breakfast. Definitely will return to try their other entrees. read more

Start Fresh Cafe - Inside - American Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Great food overall, 5/5! Portions were just the right size, but the price could use a little tweaking. No free refills, which was a bit of a bummer, and no military discount despite being near a base where many military folks eat. A small discount could go a long way in making customers feel appreciated and more likely to leave a tip. Apologies for the food already being eaten once it hit the table I dug right in. I had the Lumberjack Special, and my wife got a waffle with eggs. Total bill came to $60.19 for both of us. read more

Start Fresh Cafe - The food. - American Near Me - Oceanside, California

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