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One word.... Delicious! Cute little breakfast in Solana beach! The food was so so good, and so was the service. The food came out very fast (which was SO awesome) because my friends and I had just done a hike so we were starving. Charlie was our waiter, and he was great! Very nice and was accommodating to all our requests. Thank you Sunny Side, for making our visit memorable:) will definitely be back!
This is my go to spot for brunch in Solana Beach! The food is delicious and the service is always friendly. They have a patio area so you can sit outside and enjoy the beautiful San Diego beach weather. My Benedict was cooked perfect. My friend ordered the omelette and she said it was delicious, especially the goat cheese in it. Mimosas were presented so beautifully with the little flowers on top. Great spot to come with the ladies.
Cute little diner very close to the ocean in Solana Beach. We went at 10:30 on a Sunday and if you didn't have a reservation, you could not sit outside. But they were able to get us sat immediately, which was nice. Booth are nice and large and it's got a very clean decor. Our server was very nice and came over to take our orders in an acceptable amount of time. My husband ordered the turkey club, I ordered the chicken with goat cheese, my daughter ordered the make your own pancakes, and my son had the Belgian waffle It took a little bit for our meal to come out, but it was a busy day Hubbies lunch was good. Massive pieces of bread though like you could barely get your mouth around it. They're at least an inch thick. Bacon was very, very tasty. Belgian waffle was fine. I thought it was a little bit dry. Came with a homemade whipped cream that was almost like a melted ice cream. It wasn't a light and fluffy whipped cream. But he liked the taste and gobbled it all down. $15 My daughter got them make your own pancakes. She put chocolate chip chips, bananas, and whipped cream. They put her whipped cream on top and it was OK. They just sprinkled chocolate chips around instead of putting them in the pancake which she didn't really like. Again thought the batter was dry. $16. I got the chicken sandwich on ciabatta with a goat cheese spread. The chicken was very, very thin like they cut one breast into three. It was still juicy and nicely marinated. My problem was the spread. First of all, there was almost none of it on there and an entire head of lettuce. I ordered a side of it because I couldn't barely find it on the Bread. But then I took a bite and it tasted funny. So I bet again and I was sure it was olives. I waved down the server to ask if there were olives in the goat cheese. He had to go confirm, but yes, there were. The entire thing was studded with chopped up black olives. Maybe not black maybe purple. Either way they were terrible and it didn't mention that anymore on the menu. I hate olives. There was zero flavor of goat cheese in that. So I asked if I could just have some plain bread and I would transfer my chicken over. He ended up taking my sandwich back and I guess they remade the whole thing. Which was nice but it also took about 25 minutes and everyone was done and ready to leave and I still hadn't gotten my meal. Once I got my meal and was eating the guy assisting the server came by a couple times trying to box mine up because I still had a lot of on my plate. Then it was very hard to find our server to get the bill. We saw other servers walked by just not ours. By this point, my kids were super antsy wanting to leave. Finally got our bill and down in the fine print. There's a two dollar service charge if you use a credit card. I don't know. I'm just annoyed by that kind of a thing. Our bill was $72 or thereabouts. Food was fine. Our server was really nice. But man, these prices down here are out of control. Also, if you're gonna put something as potent as olives in a dish that should not have olives, I feel like that should be mentioned in the description of the food
The flavors were awesome. Open disabled parking right up front. The staff is friendly and the presentation was off the charts. Don't be fooled by its humble presentation this is a place to return to again and again!
Our family loves coming here when we are on a staycation. Service is always friendly. We have tried a variety of food and have enjoyed it. There's free parking in the back and street parking in the front. This place is known for their breakfast but their other items are just as good. We recently found out the Chicken Fettuccine Al Pesto is the owners Italian mother's recipe. My youngest son enjoys getting this dish. My favorite breakfast dishes are the chicken and waffle, country fried steak and french toasts. They perfectly bread the chicken and the homemade country gravy it adds that extra goodness to the meal. I also love their fresh-pressed juices, and I usually request a plantation iced tea -- iced tea mixed with pineapple juice. So refreshing! The decor is adorable too. It has a cozy farmhouse café vibe that makes the whole place feel warm and inviting. And the bread pudding from Sunny Side is definitely worth mentioning. I usually don't like bread pudding, but this is far from ordinary. It's made with croissants and chocolate, drizzled with chocolate sauce, dusted with powdered sugar, served with raspberries, and strawberries. You have to add the ice cream...cause why not? Absolutely indulgent and perfect for sharing. Totally worth those extra calories! Overall, we'll definitely keep dining here. Great service, delicious food, and so many good family memories every time we visit!
My friends went for a group birthday brunch and it was very good. We sat outside and it was comfortable with a heater. There were a variety of meals ordered at our table from pancakes, burrito, scrambles and burger. Everyone was happy with their food. I was excited that they still had the delicious vegan scramble bowl that I got last time I came. It was really impressive. The waitress handled the group calmly and efficiently. The only thing that was lacking was the matcha. I wanted chai but it wasn't available so I chose a matcha latte and it was not very much matcha flavor in my opinion.
I ordered the Solana Omelette. For having chorizo in the meal, I felt like it was lacking flavor. I feel like combination of the omelette didn't go very well together. The mozzarella cheese was a bit dry, for something I wanted more wet. The eggs in an omelette are already generally dry, so It would need something to wet it. I had dipped my omelette in ketchup + tapatio to help with it, but it just wasn't my cup of tea. The onions mixed in with the potatoes were delicious. The potatoes were well seasoned. Everyone else seemed to really like their food though! Next time I would try the freshly squeezed orange juice as well. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Both seating options are so incredible cute. I love the green theme going on throughout the restaurant. Our server was kind to us and made sure we had everything we needed! We never had an empty water bottle since we would replace our big ones. I didn't see a designated parking lot for this place, but there is street parking in front of it. {08/04/26 ~ 11:30AM}
Great place for breakfast! Good service. Good vibes. Good food. Short Rib Hash: tender, good flavor, and good portion Wifey ate the special Country Fried Steak. Big portion for her she couldn't finish it. She usually asks for the gravy on the side for this dish. She liked it. She requested the Plantation Ice tea, pineapple juice with a splash of ice tea. Not on menu. Made just like home. Free Parking- In the front and back We will come back whenever in the area.
I would drive all the way from Chula Vista for a meal here again! We were in the area for an errand, found this restaurant on Yelp and it was amazing. Street parking and a parking lot behind the restaurant. Indoor and outdoor seating. Customer service was good. The banana pineapple French toast was top 3 best French toast I've ever had in my life. Banana and pineapple, never had that combo on French toast before but it was delicious. The bacon was cooked to perfection. The homemade strawberry jam that comes with the toast is DELICIOUS. I wanted to buy some to take home but $8 for the smallest jar was too steep for me. But I look forward to my next visit so I can enjoy all of these things again. I knocked off a star because the fresh squeezed OJ was not filled anywhere close to the top of the glass and was served with ice, so it forced us to drink it fast to prevent it from being watered down. The Arnold Palmer had a great flavor but contained way too much ice. I don't like how they flip their water cups upside down so the rims of the glasses are touching the tables. Yes, they clean/sanitize the tables but I've worked in many restaurants and just don't trust it. But our server was nice and grabbed us new glasses upon our request. Overall, a great dining experience and I can't wait to be back!
I went here Sunday morning for breakfast and the experience was good. The employees were attentive and the coffee and food were good. We sat outside and the weather was perfect!
2 years ago
Came around 12pm and it was crowded-- at least out front. A beautiful day out, very much Sunny Side Solana. Waiters and hostess were really kind. They had lovely metal water cups that kept the liquid nice and chill. The menu is so large that I had a difficult time deciding if I wanted to go sweet or savory. I got the Veggies & Cheese omelette and I wish I thought of asking what sort of veggies since my initial thought was much different than what came out. There were spinach, tomato, and mushrooms. The spinach made the omelette on the watery side and the amount of mushrooms were crazy. If you're a mushroom lover you'd enjoy this -- but it was definitely not for me. The side potatoes were a little dark and sad. They didn't have a crispy exterior and fluffy interior like last time. The bell peppers were over cooked too (not that I minded, but others would prob expect differently). It comes with toast although since I had potatoes -- I requested for no toast. My friend ordered a Cold Brew and they were stingy about it. They actually put a lot of ice in the cup which is so not needed for cold brew. Too fancy of a glass for cold brew... My friend said that the cold brew was really watered down. Also ordered The Sailor Man Egg Benedict. It comes with mushrooms, spinach, and tomatoes. Also side of house potatoes. Basically the same ingredients as me, but in a different form! Total came to be about $40. read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
I came here after a run down the beach, I wasn't a huge fan. The service started off okay, nothing bad but they never checked in so we only got one little pitcher of water after our first , and we were there for like an hour and a half. My food was okay, I got the short ribs Benedict, the meat was a bit dry and my hollandaise had a 'sour' I wasn't used to. The potatoes were good though. Overall maybe it was just my selection because I saw some dishes that look amazing but idk if I can fully recommend. read more
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7 months ago
Warning: You will want to come back for MORE! The food was delicious! Quality ingredients, fast service for being a busy brunch hour and excellent service! Highly recommended! read more
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1 year ago
Great location in Solana Beach within walking distance of the beach. This is a great brunch place to meet with friends for a bite to eat. My only complaint is that there is no kid menu and seeing that it is in a family neighborhood, a kids menu would be a great addition. The decor is beautiful, bright and "sunny"! Service is always fast and attentive. Definitely will come again. read more
5 months ago
Our server, Elsi, was so sweet and took our orders very quickly. As soon as we got there we were sat. The restaurant is super cute! The food was excellent and their jam is sooo good! They make everything themselves. They also have a lot of veggie options which is perfect! read more
1 year ago
Finally made it back to what used to be Beach Grass - now Sunny Side Solana... and wow, what a wonderful transformation! My husband and I had the most delicious breakfast last Sunday. The food was incredible, and their house made jam was absolutely perfect. What really made our day was the owner's kindness. They surprised us with a complimentary bread pudding that was honestly the best way to end an already amazing meal. The service was excellent throughout. We've definitely found our new breakfast spot! Can't wait to bring the whole family back soon to celebrate many more meals here. Thank you for such a sweet experience. read more
5 months ago
First time I was able to stop and check out Solana Beach. Drove past Sunny Side Solana and it looked really nice. I was the sole patron for a bit, a few other couples came. Had the Carne Asada Burrito from the breakfast menu. Definitely one of the best I have ever had. The server Elsie was very nice too. Thank you! read more
1 year ago
When staying in or passing through Solana Beach, consider spending a lovely morning having breakfast at Sunny Side Solana either by yourself or with friends and family. Having both indoor/outdoor seating, I prefer to sit outside...sunny or overcast. Over a delicious breakfast and cup of joe I can casually take in the surrounding scene. It is located along Hwy 101, south of Lomas Santa Fe, east of Fletcher's Cove and the beach, and west of the Amtrak station and Cedros. Lots to choose from the menu with gluten-free alternatives . I had the solana omelette and it was seasoned perfectly. The coffee decent . The service excellent. A wonderful breakfast place not to be missed ! read more
6 months ago
My family and I were visiting Del Mar over the weekend for a concert, and decided to stop for brunch on our way out of town. I am so glad that we chose to visit this restaurant because we had an amazing experience! The owner (Ed) was absolutely beyond kind and amazing to us. The table runner/ guy who made our coffee was also exceptionally kind! The food was beyond amazing, and the restaurant itself was such a cute vibe. There were even heaters on the patio which was fantastic, considering it was a rainy/ cool weekend! If I ever find myself in Del Mar again, I will definitely be going back! 10/10 recommend! read more
Solid first time at the Sunny Side. Party of 8 enjoyed brunch at 11am on a beautiful Sunday. I suggest to sit outside when weather permits. Many breakfast items to choose from. I was initially going to opt for the Salmon Benedict until I realized they had a special for Crab Cake Benedict for $25. Was hesitant because of the $6 difference but still picked the crab cake. Whole thing was good but crab could use more flavor. Came with breakfast potatoes. Also enjoyed a Guava margarita which I loved. Really good flavor, had me feeling good. Service was good from our server. There is a gratuity for larger parties plus surcharge for using a card. Employee didn't disclose when paying but there are signs at the restaurant. Street parking. Would recommend setting up a reservation for larger parties especially on the weekend. read more
1 year ago
Holy smokes the food was Amazing! I tried the Chilaquiles and they were delicious!! Get them! My husband tried the banana and Pineapple French toast! 4 stars and not too sweet! read more
3 months ago
9 months ago
We were driving through Solana Beach and decided to try Sunny Side. I had the chorizo bowl. It was tasty and filling. It was pretty empty when we arrived so service was good. Their sourdough bread and homemade strawberry jelly were also delicious. read more
Visiting home from Los Angeles for Thanksgiving break and even though I went to high school in Solana Beach, this is my first time visiting Sunny Side. It's located right on the 101 on the west side of the street and there is ample parking all around which is a nice change for me. Our server was very polite and all of our items came out very quickly. They have a lot of outdoor seating, but we chose to sit indoors for our meal. I'm giving it a four out of five because everything was good but not great. They have a fairly small menu, but it does have a lot of great options on it. For my first visit, I chose the Short Rib Benedict and thought it had some good flavors but the short ribs were lukewarm and wish they would have been a bit crispy or hotter. I get this often back up in LA and this version wasn't as good as some that I've had recently. I would say it's a great spot to eat and we didn't have to wait at all for our Saturday morning brunch so I would suggest if you are in the area and I plan to give it another try again sometime soon because my family lives close by. read more
1 year ago
Came here for brunch and had a great experience! The food was delicious and they had great variety. The service started a little slow, but the waiter definitely had too many tables. He made up for it by giving a free drink at the end, though. We sat outside and it was lovely, but the inside was very cute read more
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The Salmon Benedict was amazing! Their fresh squeezed orange juice was refreshing and nice! read more
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Amazing service chill places to have some breakfast and the range of types is goood Everything feels and taste fresh the owner is very attentive and cool even offerd on the house desserts read more
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2 months ago
If we can do half star ratings this place would have a 3.5. My friend chose this place because of the reviews and we thought it was a cute spot to try for brunch. There were three of us and it wasn't busy when we came in and so we were seated quickly by the entrance and there's quite a lot of seats upon entering too. When it came to the orders, we saw that they had the pistachio mocha on the weekend specials out front. My friend and I ordered one each, our server asked if I wanted any Irish cream and another cream I can't recall. I had mine with reg. milk and Irish cream, and my friend got his with oat milk. My other friend got the matcha w/ oat milk. The portion for the drink was quite small for $8, at least there was no extra charge for the Irish cream because the two flavors didn't pair that well. Plus it was a bit overly sweet. While my friend's own w/o the extra cream was really nice. I should've kept it simple. The matcha drink was def. good though. After our drink orders were dropped, we placed our dish orders. I ordered the chorizo burrito w/ avocado, my friend ordered the short rib mac and cheese w/ a side of toast, and my other friend ordered the salmon Benedict as is. Our server then asked if we wanted a fruit plate, thinking it was complimentary to our meal we said yes. He didn't mention that it would cost extra. Not only that when we got our fruit dish we were kind of dumbfounded w/ the presentation. It looked as if there was barely any effort put into plating it as well as it looked as if someone picked on it! (see picture for reference) We of course ate it because again we thought it was complimentary didn't realize he was offering us an appetizer plate. What a way to upsell customers! The fact that at the end of our meal and upon seeing the charge was def. a shock. $14 for this kind of a fruit plate is just unacceptable based off the older pics I've seen reviewed. We understand inflation is happening, but also the server didn't give us a heads up that it would be an extra charge on top of what we already ordered. If this was his way or the restaurants way of trying to upsell things on their menu, then I would suggest every customer observe their receipt upon checking out. We weren't given a copy before closing out, our server just tapped my friend's card and that's were we also saw that an extra avocado was charged and not something my friend had in her dish. We were able to get back that $4 back but it wasn't charged back into the card but given back in cash. As for the food review, my chorizo burrito was poorly wrapped that after two bites it just fell apart on the bottom. Flavor was lacking to me and the beans were a bit dry, the salsa was decent but I've had better elsewhere. I tried my other friends dishes and the short rib mac and cheese was def. good, wished it was something I ordered as well. And the salmon Benedict is just like any other salmon Benedicts I've had at other brunch restaurants. We were just upset at the fact that we didn't think we were being sold an appetizer and our server wasn't around when we were trying to ask why we were charge additional for the avocado and such. So the lack of stars is just for the service. read more
Called ahead to see if there was a wait or call ahead available. You can call ahead There was no wait Sunday morning 1030. It was busy though, had perfect timing. It started getting even busier as we left. Parking can be troublesome, park when and where you can. Greeted promptly and very genuinely. Place has indoor and outdoor seating. It's extremely open, with a beautiful beach breeze. It can be cold, so bring a light jacket. Service was excellent and friendly. Charlie was wonderful and made sure he was tending to all of his tables and served us very well. The gentleman who cleans the tables, is so prompt and efficient with what he does and we greatly appreciated his presence and hard efforts. The latte maker, the gentleman you could tell took and takes pride what he makes, kudos my friend. The food runners, also very prompt and polite. Food comes out piping hot and fresh within a reasonable time. The special drinks like the coffee, can take a bit of time. Slightly disappointed, but after drinking it... one of the best lattes I've ever tasted. So it made up. Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice by my Husband's standard was of the charts delicious. Great selection of food choices and beverages. Can be on the more pricer side, however we are by the beach, weather is great and it's beautiful. Definitely a saved spot for a nice quick breakfast place when we have our date days without our children which we just don't bring them to restaurants. Waiting until they are older. Can't say this place is too kid friendly, did not see anything my picky eaters would eat, nor found it appropriate seating for them bc they can't sit still. So to each their own. Hope you enjoy this place as much as we did Cheers yelpers! read more
Brunch, brunch, brunch, brunch. (Well, I had a song in my head as I was writing that, but since that doesn't come through, I'm sure you can make up your own soundtrack :) Basically, this is a great little brunch (or breakfast) spot! I was shocked it wasn't more crowded, especially with the beautiful open patio outside, but I did get there at 8:30am when it's still hazy by the beach. By 9:30/10 it was getting pretty full. So, if you can get there early, highly recommend. Enjoyed the savory meals and split a set of pancakes so we could get our sugar high as well. Highly recommend! read more
Pretty mediocre brunch place. Came here on a Saturday morning and the staff was not very friendly, they didn't honor the reservation I had made with my party. Got their eggs Benedict and I have to say that the sauce they use is not tasty at all and has no flavor-- it was as if I was drinking a vat of flavorless cream. Their breakfast potatoes are hardly seasoned as well. Have to say my experience here was very disappointing. There is only one bathroom as well which is very inconvenient and leads to long lines getting in the way of the surround tables. read more
4 months ago
Super good! The house coffee is great (not burnt or old tasting!) and the food was delicious! So glad I found this place read more
4 months ago
Food was good and the diner style coffee was actually pretty good. Super friendly and quick service even though it was very busy read more
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2 months ago
such a cute spot to get food, my family and i stopped for brunch and service was great and the place is clean and so cutee! read more
Came here for the first time on a Saturday morning and got right in. The gentleman that seated us was super friendly and personable. The service was on point. Waiter was nice, friendly and quick. The decor was so cute, they definitely made the restaurant very welcoming. The food was good, fast and flavorful. I can't wait to come back and try something different on the menu. Thank you Sunny Side Solana for a tasty first time. read more
2 years ago
Cute & accessible breakfast place on the 101. We were seated immediately upon arrival at 9:30am on a Sunday. The place was medium crowded and had a steady flow of diners. Our server was nice and efficient. The only note is the attempts to add extras to each person's meal ($$) and trying to sell the most expensive items on the menu. Overall, the coffee drinks were good and the food was just okay. Nothing was bad, but nothing was spectacular either. The water also had a funny taste to it (maybe the metal glasses played a role in this?). Approx. $100 for 4 people--pretty reasonable for a weekend breakfast. read more
What started off as looking pleasing turned into a nightmare. Menu looks pretty amazing with lots of choices. That's probably their downfall. They offer way too many things and have not perfected anything. Service was attentive. But at the end, they just did not come through. to sum up, I will not be back, but here goes: Italian salad: just a bunch of lettuce thrown on a plate randomly tossed with very few other ingredients. Chicken: dry, chewy, bland. Meatballs, way too salty, cheese was not melted on top. Friend ordered pancake, which was very flat, not fluffy and a bit chewy. Daughter ordered short rib hash with poached eggs. Came out with overdone sunny side up eggs when she requested poached. Came out of second time with hard boiled eggs. Third time finally poached but we were done with our food when she finally got hers. Also very bland, not tasty at all. We had such problems with this dish and server gave us the check without any compensation or offerings. We ordered alcohol for the table as well, at least one glass of champagne comped? Also be aware that they charge a service charge that is not on the receipt. It gets charged only after you give your credit card. To me that is fraudulent. Food can suck, but Service will take us all the way. Service sucked. Food sucked. We will not be back. read more
1 year ago
Our party stopped here for brunch while on our way home from a weekend vacation. Service from Ariana was wonderful! she made sure we were taken care of and made our experience memorable and fun. The owner Ed suggested the cheesecake to finish our meal and it did not disappoint. Delicious! He was very kind and made sure we left the restaurant full and satisfied. 10/10 recommend stopping by this place when visiting Solana Beach. :) read more
2 years ago
Really good portion sizes and they tasted good too! For a stack of pancakes (2), the chorizo burrito, and the turkey club- the total came out to around 50 dollars. Service was quick and easy. It seems like a family owned restaurant. We came in on a rainy day, so it was nice to get coverage in such a clean, open space. read more
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159 Hwy 101
Solana Beach, CA 92075
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