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    Start Fresh Cafe

    4.4 (452 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Ann V.

    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 :-)

    Iris Hashbrown breakfast
    Charlene M.

    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.

    Homemade biscuits with an egg wash
    Michelle T.

    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.

    Breakfast burrito

    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

    Angel C.

    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.

    Biscuit n gravy- so delish. Gravy had sausage bits
    Leo C.

    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.

    Honey Bunches of Oats French Toast
    L C.

    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.

    Meatlovers Omelette
    Jose O.

    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.

    Country Stuffed Hash browns and Chicken Fried Steak. With a side of biscuits and gravy. Delicious!
    Samantha D.

    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!

    Vegetable Omelette, steak and eggs, cinnamon roll

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

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

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