Stopped here for lunch and had a great experience. The service was excellent, the portions were very generous, and the prices were more than fair. The food could use a little refinement, but overall it was enjoyable. The lobster omelet was excellent, while the side of chicken was a bit dry--though the portion was huge. Overall, a solid spot, and I'll definitely be back. read more

Meh, there is always a lot of hype about swamis but to me their food is subpar and overpriced. Restaurant was very clean and nice. The staff were very friendly. There was ample parking near the entrance and around back. read more

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The matcha flavor in the pancakes is smooth and rich, not overpowering, and the cream on top brings it all together perfectly. The crazy part? I didn't even need syrup for the first time ever. The flavor in the cake and the cream already gave it that perfect sweet balance. Definitely one of the most unique pancakes I've had -- light, fluffy, and packed with flavor. If you're a breakfast fan or love matcha, this is a must-try. Rating: 9/10 Go check it out and thank me later. read more

Swami's Café Vista - Matcha Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vista, California

After 6 years I'd like to update my review as I've enjoyed coming here; and the workers are friendly and helpful. Some dislike the ordering at front door and getting your own drinks/coffee, but for me - I like it. Ambiance is sparse but Theresa few booths, and indoor/outdoor seating. The menu has healthy choices and a row of various coffee choices are always available so no need to wait for a warm-up. It's in a great location too, read more

Waffles Benedict ($17.50) - This meal tasted as good as it looked and was the ultimate breakfast/brunch. I've never had an Eggs Benedict with waffles and they nailed it! The waffles were soft, spongy, and full of flavor that they didn't even need butter or syrup. The bacon was excellent and everything came together so well. read more

Swami's Café Vista - Waffle Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vista, California

Great place to eat breakfast they are fast n the food is delish!!! Totally recommend it, customer service is great. They have indoor n outdoor dining. read more

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Was in town visiting family and wanted somewhere to sit outside for breakfast. Swami's was close and had a huge selection! I went with the corned beef hash and a coffee and my dad had the chorizo hash. The food was outstanding, huge portions and the price couldn't be beat! I also love their selection of coffees, you can choose from a handful of different roasts which was quite nice. The service is also fast and very friendly. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town! read more

Swami's Café Vista - Corned Beef Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vista, California

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Don't let the neutral look of this meal for you. This rye toast was absolutely delicious and the vegetables were fresh and crunchy. This is the California sandwich. I usually don't like textured french fries but these were really good. But I'll tell you what the bee pollen smoothie is so good. It just is a chef's kiss every time. read more

Swami's Café Vista - California sandwich on rye with fries and bee pollen smoothie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vista, California

I visited Swami's Cafe in Vista today and was very disappointed with the experience. The chicken omelet had a strong unpleasant smell, making it impossible to eat. The coffee tasted like tap water and lacked any real coffee flavor. I also ordered Eggs Benedict, which was quite small for the price and overcooked. The vegetables did not seem fresh, and the fruit served on the side appeared stale. To make matters worse, every water glass at our table was dirty. Considering the quality of the food and service, paying $46 for this meal felt unreasonable. Unfortunately, this was one of the worst brunch experiences I've had, and I would not recommend this location. read more

Swami's Café Vista - Garlic Chicken Omelette and Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vista, California

Always a great experience here. I had the steak Benedict, delicious and a mocha. I got there around 8am on Wednesday and there weren't many people. It started getting loud around 9:20am. read more

Swami's Café Vista - Mocha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vista, California

When looking for a breakfast/brunch spot in Vista, this is a convenient option with parking, a great variety on the menu, and no fuss meals. Service is speedy and the space is large enough for parties of all sizes. read more

Swami's Café Vista - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vista, California

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We visited here for lunch after going to the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens down the street. Daughter found it while searching on her iPhone. We were pleasantly surprised at the number of menu choices. Especially for breakfast. One of my favorite meals of the day. I ordered the blackberry banana pancakes with scrambled eggs and sausage. Daughter ordered the stuffed French toast. Everything tasted wonderful. Fresh ingredients, cooked just right with lovely seasoning and spices. The staff is very friendly and helpful. You order at the front counter upon entering. Then they deliver the food to your table when it's ready. Seating is plentiful, with inside or outside choices. We will definitely return to try out more menu items! Note the hours as they close early: Monday - Sunday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm read more

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TAKE-OUT REVIEW Was surfing Swami's menu on DoorDash and noticed they had a 2-for-1 special on the Swami's Club sammich, which is normally $20. I absolutely LOVE when I see deals like this and always jump on them as best I can. Only this time, I did a pickup order since I had to drive over to this area anyway. Picking up yourself avoids all of the crappy fees and tips in DoorDash and yep, I got two club sammiches for $19.03! Pickup is a little weird because there was a line to get it. Since every customer orders at the entrance, I didn't want to cut the line so I waited until my turn, only to see my order sitting on a shelf behind the register. The sammich itself was huge! They didn't give us much fries and I'm actually okay with that. My waistline thanks you. Each sammich contained: Choice of Mock or Roasted Turkey, bacon, jack cheese, tomato, lettuce, onions and mayo. All stacked high on three slices of toasted bread. Sooo good! read more

Swami's Café Vista - Two club sammiches for $17. Thanks DoorDash pickup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vista, California

First time at the vista location and incredibly disappointed. From the moment we arrived, the restaurant felt unclean the floors were noticeably dirty, and the coffee and beverage area looked poorly maintained. When we attempted to get hot water for tea, yellow water with black particles came out of the machine, which was both unsettling and unacceptable. (Picture for reference) The service also left much to be desired. I ordered a kids French toast (which was just a single slice with a fruit smiley face), half order pitaya bowl, and a Mexican mocha and was charged $34. The mocha was not enjoyable at all. The only items that were somewhat redeeming were the pitaya bowl and the French toast, but even those couldn't make up for the experience. What's even more frustrating is that I've since read past reviews mentioning how dirty this location is and clearly, no effort has been made to address those concerns. read more

Swami's Café Vista - Mexican Mocha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vista, California

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Came here for lunch in Veterans Day. Staff were welcoming and it was a family friendly establishment. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. The person that took our order didn't quite get it right, but we were brought out the correct item when we asked for it. We ordered two mimosas and had to ask three times for it. We finally got it half way through our meal. Food was tasty and portions were appropriate for the price. read more

Swami's Café Vista - The Swamis Club - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vista, California

For Father's Day we decided to have breakfast at Swami's which is nestled in the heart of Vista Village. My family has not dined here before, so I was excited to take them. They offer a breakfast and lunch menu, Acai or Pitaya Bowls and a variety of drinks on their menu. As you enter the restaurant, they have outdoor seating or you can dine inside. There was plenty of space to accommodate large parties all the way down to seating at the bar area. We sat at the bar height tables because they had a FIFA game on their multiple screens. As you are greeted, they have menus available so you can place your order & you can sit wherever you feel comfortable. They have multiple coffee pump dispensers with various coffee flavors and a beverage fountain to pick your drink. If you wanted a smoothie or a specialty coffee beverage, they do have a good selection on their menu. We loved the energy and vibes from the staff and they checked on us asking if we needed anything. The food portions were good, we all ended up bringing some of our meal to go.The plates were colorful and plated very nicely. Our plates looked just as good as it tasted. Overall my family loved their meals and look forward to trying something different from their menu next time.. read more

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Dropped in with some friends shortly after arriving in San Diego, and this place was recommended to start off my trip. I went with the lobster omelette, and it was delicious - rich and satisfying! The staff was friendly, the vibe was relaxed, and it's got a self-serve drink station for easy refills. Nothing fancy, but it does the job. I wouldn't rush back here, but if I am in the area, I would come back. read more

Swami's Café Vista - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vista, California

solid breakfast/brunch spot! usually pretty busy but have always been able to walk up and get seated quickly. you order at the counter and pay, then find a seat. staff is always friendly and smiling, the cafe decor is okay and the outdoor area leaves a lot to be desired. the kids pancake is so cute! the açaí bowl was great but granola was frozen and bee pollen was interesting. otherwise excellent service + tasty pancake/bowl! read more

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Was looking for a breakfast place during my visit to Vista, this place offers great omelettes I had a Greek omelette and house potatoes and sourdough. It was good had broccoli and feta and tomatoes. The coffee was good I recommend the French roast!! The service is self service style, I don't mind it. The ambiance was good I sat outdoors and it was a beautiful day!! read more

We stopped at Swami's for brunch today, mainly because our go to spot is closed on Wednesday. The food was solid but not a wow experience. The salsa and potatoes both needed some seasoning. The chilaquiles sauce didn't have any protein - I am used to (and prefer!) chilaquiles having chicken or carne asada or chorizo in the sauce. Black beans - also OK but just a bit on the bland side. At Swamis you order at the register and they bring your food to the table. Everything else is self serve - beverages, condiments, all that. The staff were pleasant so no issues there. I was surprised that the tip options on the POS device started at 18% and went up from there. That's a bit sporty IMO for a place that's mostly self serve. Ambiance was nice, we sat on the patio. It was getting warm already (April!) so I bet it will be toasty out there by May or June. So I ended up with 3 stars. It was OK, nothing wrong but some room for improvement. read more

Swami's Café Vista - The view from the patio - the traffic circle at Wave and Main - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vista, California

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Lots of parking is available behind the restaurant and opposite the restaurant. Opposite the restaurant might be more difficult to park as it shares parking lots with a swimming pool and another shopping strip. We have to queue to order. But the food and drinks will be sent to you. Lots of seating available within and outside the restaurant. We sat outside, and they are doggy friendly in the patio. Hubby ordered a turkey croissant, and it was fantastic. He just didn't really finish it as he was sick that day. I ordered a salmon summer salad. And it came with garlic toast. The salmon was grilled beautifully, still moist and succulent on the inside. The summer salad had blueberries, strawberry, tangerine slices, dried cranberries, walnuts, and greens. We love this and will be back! read more

Swami's Café Vista - Iced Chai latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vista, California

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Food was good. Açaí wasn't jaw dropping but still tasted delicious. Coffee wasn't my top rated read more

Swami's Café Vista - Acai Bowl, Potatoes Side, Banana Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vista, California

Excellent high-quality food. There are so many options, including gluten-free items! I was originally a fan of Swamis in Escondido, which prompted me to come here, as this location is right next to my boyfriend's house. It had plentiful seating both indoors and outdoors, and during the summertime, the weather is very beautiful. If you are a fan of crunchy granola hippie food, you'll like this place (just like me lol). You do have to go up to the counter to order and pay, but they bring your order to your table after giving you a little stick with your order number on it. The majority of the food options were vegetarian, with other vegan or gluten-free options available or substitutable. If you like juices, I recommend the iron horse! Or any of their bowls or various shakes. read more

Great food, large menu. Awesome indoor decor, also has outside patio seating. Service was excellent and food even more excellent. It's also a nice short walk to the beach, perfect for a summers day outing. read more

Swami's Café Vista - 12. Steak Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vista, California

This place is a staple! Service is always amazing. Food is yummy yummy i had the swamis açaí bowl, it was delicious. You have the option of buying half order or full order. The full order will feed two people. The açaí bowl in the picture is the half order. The ambiance is perfect. Its fresh, open space, nice place for a brunch with your friends. The price range is obtainable, nothing too crazy. read more

Swami's Café Vista - Swamis Acai Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vista, California

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Big variety of breakfast foods, haven't tried any lunches person but have heard the breakfast sandwich is good too. I go for omelettes or scrambles. They cram a ton of addition into them and they're always Solid food. Ambience is definitely laid back. Order at the counter and take a seat. Staff is always welcoming and willing to assist. read more

Love this place in Vista, right in the little community with the theater across the street. Large place with lots of tables. You put in your order at the counter and then they bring you the food. The service was pretty good. My vegetarian friends had the acai bowl and the veggie burger. They both looked really good. The acai bowl was huge. I had an everything omelet with veggies and cheese. Well cooked and tasty. Good food, relaxed place, nice place to meet people. read more

i've come here like 3 times, each time was excellent! Everything comes out pretty quickly, the staff are very friendly, it's an overall pretty great experience. They have soooo many choices it's almost ridiculous lol. But it's definitely a nice spot to go to! it's pretty big with indoor and outdoor seating, the food is good, drinks are good. give this place a try if you haven't!! read more

Came here for breakfast and a bloody mary. Food was really good. I had the cornbeef hash. It was real cornbeef, not canned. Service was good. I will come back for sure. read more

Swami's Café Vista - Day drinking!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vista, California

I liked this place. We stopped in for breakfast on a Saturday. It's was a little busy but not too bad. We were able to find a table. The food was good, Bloody Mary was good, and the service was good. I will definitely be back. read more

Swami's Café Vista - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vista, California

Sitting down with our food served to us at approximately 1 pm today. We Just started eating when the brooms and mops came out. The chemicals were so strong in the mop bucket, it was literally getting us sick. Seeing the dirty mop water as they lifted the mop out of the bucket was an appetite killer as well. The dirt being swept up by other team members was disgusting. Where is the common sense here? The bill including the tip for 2 adults and one child was over $75.00. Hopefully management will rectify this problem. You clean up after the last customer is done eating! I wonder if this is the workers just wanting to get out asap after closing or if the management is not compensating workers to do the cleaning after closing. I can't say enough and express how disgusting, insulting and disturbing it was eating here today. To have so little consideration for the paying customers that support your business is shameful. I won't be back! My last regret is having to give at least one star to submit this review. read more

Outstanding lunch service! We had huge portions of the albacore sandwich with sweet potato fries and the ginger stir fry . Which is enough to feed a small village! Healthy and fresh. Extra special thanks to Chuy for accommodating my gluten free request and a very memorable ice cream scoop to honor mom! Extra special thanks to "King" for accommodating our extra spoon requests, boxes straws and anything we needed so we could focus on our time together! Happy Mothers Day to All Moms. Swamis is the place to be after church or the theatre. Thanks again Swamis! read more

Swami's Café Vista - Everyday is Mothers Day! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vista, California

Just like any other Swami's, consistently solid food with quality service. Nice laid-back environment. I've never had a bad item from all the times I've been to any Swami's location, this one being no different. I'd always recommend one of their omelettes, so satisfying! read more

Swami's Café Vista - Omelet with english muffin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vista, California

The dude in front was super chill. But ordering would be much helpful if the menu wasn't so cramped up with a bunch of options. Visuals on the menu would be so much better. The food itself was overall okay, the authentic Mexican burrito looked good on the online menu, but it was a huge letdown when I got it. Unfortunately, it was filled with a bunch of jalapeños and guacamole, which made it unappetizing. The watermelon juice did not taste good at all. The place is overpriced for no reason. read more

We went to Swami's this morning for brunch. We've been here several times as we enjoy the wide variety of food, outdoor patio seating so we can bring to dog along too, and just a really nice atmosphere overall. We had a pretty eclectic brunch including my chicken Caesar salad; Greek omelette that was shared with my wife and daughter; gluten free açaí pancakes, grilled turkey sandwich with fries and finally got a 1/2 pitaya bowl to share. We really enjoyed everything, it was brought to our table hot and fresh from the kitchen. We got our own coffee and made it the way we like it. All in all, it was a really nice experience. The person who took our order was very friendly and the guy that brought out the food was also very friendly and helpful as he came back and checked on us to make sure we had everything. I think you'll like both the food and atmosphere, give them a try. read more

Swami's Café Vista - chicken Caesar salad, Greek omelette, grilled turkey sandwich and fries; gluten free açaí pancakes; and a pitaya bowl. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vista, California

Service was impecable! The matcha was amazing! Huge thank you to Kami for providing a wonderful ambience. The music, the atmosphere was simply an incredible experience. read more

The food!!! Wow! I loved the Tropical Salmon Salad with Italian toast. So delicious! Lettuces, fresh fruits, walnuts, veggies and delicious dressing! Two huge fillets of tender salmon!! Doesn't get better!! Service is so good and ambiance is perfect for gathering with friends! read more

The food is very nice!the restaurant is clean and well kept.good for kids and good friendly staff!

Service is minimal but they do give you everything you need when you order. I ordered the abc burger everything on it tasted fresh. It's casual place self seating. read more

Swami's Café Vista - ABC Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vista, California

This place does not disappoint, the quality of the food is amazing, the wait was nothing the vibe was so chill and King was by far the best waiter I've encountered! Definitely goes above and beyond and provides top notch customer service. We will be returning again! Highly recommend the Pineapple Upside down pancakes read more