Start Fresh Cafe

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Christine D.

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I was very impressed with the quality of food here. My guy had a spinach scrambled and loved it. I had the Belgian waffle that had strawberries banana and blueberries. Fluffy and perfect. It didn't even need syrup! The plus is there's a patio that accepts doggies! The menu is huge. We will definitely be back. The service was spot on. read more

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Angel C.

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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

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Julie M.

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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

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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

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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

Start Fresh Cafe - Biscuit n gravy- so delish. Gravy had sausage bits - American Near Me - Oceanside, California

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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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Jose O.

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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

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Mai W.

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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

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Samantha D.

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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

Start Fresh Cafe - Country Stuffed Hash browns and Chicken Fried Steak. With a side of biscuits and gravy. Delicious! - American Near Me - Oceanside, California

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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

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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

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Malachi B.

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

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Matthew A.

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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

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Lynne B.

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All goes well at Start Fresh! All the Staff! The Food! The Friendships! The Fellowships! The Special Message on the chalk boards! The Owners! The plants! The greeters R and A! Everyone is treated as 'family'! Delightful! read more

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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

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Raine S.

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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

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Jet F.

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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

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Jose M.

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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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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

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Alice B.

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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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Marycruz G.

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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

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Angel L.

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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

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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

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Alice M.

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Start fresh cafe was absolutely delicious. Vibe was totally down home family style. With a wide range of different food. Services were on point. We will definitely recommend and be back. I got the honey bunch you oats French toast with whipped cream and bananas.which was amazing. read more

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Anthony B.

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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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First time here and happily pleased. Had a good selection to choose from and I decided on the stuffed hash brown and it was pretty good. The service was decent, and I want to comeback to try their pies! read more

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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

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We are back again. Another wonderful experience at the Start fresh Café. We requested Rocio and she did a wonderful job just like last time. The food was stunning. The ambience was great. We got to meet Ron. What a hoot. We had a meat lovers omelette,biscuits and gravy and the pancakes with bacon. Everything was great. I highly recommend this establishment. We will be back again. read more

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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

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Denise K.

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B E S T French toast ever! Small little place but def worth a stop to try. Big menu. Reasonable prices!

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Get...the...CHILAQUILES! My barber (knuckleheads) recommend the spot and I took her on her recommendation...it hit the spot and I will definitely come back here. read more

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Nicole W.

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Great lil breakfast Cafe. Opens early, n prices r good! Ordered food Togo. Biscuits n gravy were not my fav at all. Had a really strong onion taste. They serve alcohol, never 2 early 2 drink! Server was really friendly, and nice. Will def b back. read more

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Lynn D.

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Food and service very good!! Would recommend to anyone Best huevos ranchos and quesadillas read more

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Went on a Sunday around lunch hr. Ive been in Oceanside for 14 yrs. Ive seen many changes. And this restaurant is outstanding. Great service & Great food. Had eggs on avocado toast. And also ordered menudo. Authentic menudo. Bone comes with every bowl. I love this place. Serves full menu all day. And everything is made in there kitchen. Fresh. I enjoyed every fork n spoonful of my avocado toast which i ended up sharing and my menudo. Which comes with all the condiments. The cafe on NEPTUNE. I use to walk to. Close. But service and food went down. Not worth going. So now start fresh on coast hwy & Stanley is my to go place. Yes prices are a bit high. But to me worth it. read more

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1034 S Coast Hwy
Oceanside, CA 92054
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(760) 439-7940
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https://www.startfreshcafeoceanside.com

Hours

What time does Start Fresh Cafe open?

Start Fresh Cafe opens at 6:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Start Fresh Cafe close?

Start Fresh Cafe closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Start Fresh Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Start Fresh Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Start Fresh Cafe have catering options?

No, Start Fresh Cafe does not have catering options.

Does Start Fresh Cafe have a drive thru?

No, Start Fresh Cafe does not have a drive thru.

Does Start Fresh Cafe serve alcohol?

Yes, Start Fresh Cafe serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Start Fresh Cafe allow dogs?

Yes, Start Fresh Cafe allows dogs.

Does Start Fresh Cafe have TVs?

Yes, Start Fresh Cafe has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Start Fresh Cafe have bike parking?

No, Start Fresh Cafe does not have bike parking.

Does Start Fresh Cafe have outdoor seating?

Yes, Start Fresh Cafe has outdoor seating options.

Does Start Fresh Cafe have parking?

Yes, Start Fresh Cafe has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Start Fresh Cafe wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Start Fresh Cafe is wheelchair accessible.

Does Start Fresh Cafe have free WiFi?

No, Start Fresh Cafe does not have free WiFi.

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4.5(68 reviews)

0.6 mi

The service was amazing, I'm not sure if we were being helped by the owner but he was so attentive…read moreand friendly. The food was delicious, good lunch specials, great beer. We'll definitely be back!

Nice little spot located right in the heart of South O off of the 101. This place has a good…read moreselection of beer and a pretty chill vibe. I wish they'd bring back the food trucks, but it's all good! The blonde, kolsch and IPAs are pretty solid

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The Victorian at Hill Street

4.2(26 reviews)

0.4 mi

Came here with a large group, for a friends birthday, and had an amazing time! Matthew, who was our…read moreserver, and bartender, was the absolute best, sharing about the history of the place and was so fun and patient with our talkative group. We got starter dishes to share and drinks all around and I was pleasantly surprised by everything. My favorite drink was the Mary Shelly but if you're looking for a savory/unique drink, get that Ema Saiko, I've never had anything like it. 3 food items that I WILL be coming back for: Tuna Carpaccio was truly just perfect. Laffa and Tahini, for the buttery bread. And as someone who has notoriously never like cheesecake, the Basque Cheesecake has made me a hypocrite because it was absolutely INCREDIBLE. I know that the food is a little pricey but this really is one of those restaurants where it is absolutely worth it.

We wanted to make a holiday reservation but learned The Victorian closed…read more The Pour House owned it but it seems like they 'poured' money into months of planning, and architectural renovations, only for it to close due to a celebrity chef with a bad attitude, and a limited menu with high prices. It's a shame that it was a waste.

Beautiful bar

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Pour House

3.8(333 reviews)

1.0 mi

I've been coming here off and on since it's opening. Much respect to the owners who kept it open…read moreduring those crazy times a few years back. Now they have become a major tour destination for legitimate bands not to mention the great local band that play here.

First time there this Saturday night & had a blast. Great drinks, great bites, great staff, close…read morelocation and the band. B.I.G is a must see!