Great food and excellent service! Our party came in hangry and left full and happy. I really enjoyed the sweet corn tamal with green salsa. Shoutout to Stella for making our visit so special! read more

Mikayla was amazing and the food and service was great! Recommend the pancakes they fluffy and great

Stella was an excellent server! Their attentiveness and friendly nature made the visit wonderful. It was my first time here and I'll definitely be recommending it to friends and family for the food and atmosphere. read more

We've been coming to The Mission for over 20 years, and it's one of those places that's just always so so good! Mikey took great care of us. She was attentive, quick, and kind. My kids both got the French toast, which they order every time, and they loved it as usual. The portions are great too. I tried the Moco Loco for the first time, and it was really good. My husband ordered the Papas Loco which is a family fav. We live near where Isabel's Cantina used to be, so whenever I'm missing that spot, The Mission is where we go. The Mission is a true local favorite that has been consistently excellent for years. You really cannot go wrong here read more

Tes is the reason we keep coming back to The Mission! Her friendly personality, positive attitude, and exceptional work ethic make every visit enjoyable. She always greets us with a smile, stays attentive even when the restaurant is busy, and genuinely cares that every guest has a great experience. Great food brings people in, but outstanding service keeps them coming back, and Tes consistently delivers both. She goes above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome and taken care of. We always look forward to seeing her, and she is a huge part of what makes The Mission one of our favorite breakfast spots. Thank you, Tes, for your hard work and for always making our mornings better over the past 9 years! read more

Wait staff is very kind and straight to the point. Went on Mother's day and was only a 10 minute wait. it is a smaller, more cozy spot that seemed to have lots of locals, nice ambiance. Our waiter said they are known for their french toast and their rosemary potatoes. We ordered a variety of dishes (cinnamon french toast, mission breakfast, chilaquiles, abc and chorizo omelet, and steak & eggs) , and while the cinnamon french toast was indeed delicious, everything else was lacking any flavor. Unfortunately, we did not enjoy or finish our meal and did not feel like we needed to take it to go. The reviews are very different from our experience so maybe we just came on an off day. Maybe mother's day weekend affected the quality we received. Hope to try it again if we are in town soon! read more

The Mission - Cinnamon French Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I was excited to come here after looking at the great reviews and pictures of the food. Not sure I was prepared for the wonderful service we got coming here. You never felt like you were waiting for your water to get filled or waiting to see a member of the waitstaff. The place can get busy, but I didn't feel rushed and the food came in a very timely manner. The tables indoors were plentiful, but you didn't feel crammed. The food was really solid and I would definitely return here for brunch! read more

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The was a cool spot. Classic California food, a must have. The place was full but we were able to get a seat. It was very cool. Thanks y'all. read more

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Busy, friendly, the Mission is a breakfast spot where the staff is dialed in and the energy is good. Which is why this one hurts. I'm loyal to moist, fluffy well seasoned scrambled eggs with a silky finish. What landed on my plate here? Dry, loaf-like eggs. My friend's omelet didn't fare better. The eggs were dry, overcooked. The twist: everything else was excellent. The rosemary potatoes were both moist and crisp, the thick-cut rosemary toast (very Texas toast like) was good, and the cinnamon toast was decadent. The housemade chicken breakfast sausage was delicious. Coffee and expresso drinks were not as strong as I like, but still solid. I wanted to love The Mission. On paper, this beach breakfast stop has the look and feel that I love; extra generous plates of food arrive in the arms of extra friendly local servers, and good music plays in the background. The food comes out quickly, which I appreciate. It's just that when a breakfast spot fumbles the eggs, it's hard to overlook. Fix this detail, and The Mission would be hard to beat. read more

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The service was good and we didn't have to wait long for a table but we all though the food was just so so. The drinks were also lacking. read more

The Mission - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Such a good find for breakfast! The food was delicious and had unique tastes that you don't get from just any breakfast place. Our server was so sweet and recommended the cinnamon french toast and mission rosemary, which we ended up ordering, and it did not disappoint! The french toast wasn't too sweet, it was the perfect amount, and so delicious too. The rosemary bread was the highlight for me, with the whole dish being a perfect breakfast! They also have a coffee stand inside with a variety of different drinks & some pastries too. Came on a Sunday during brunch time and got very lucky with parking and no wait! There seems to be a good amount of seating for both small and large parties. There's also art on the wall for sale which is a cute little touch! Will be coming back to try more on the menu! read more

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Worth the reviews it has. Portions are great and our server Mikey was phenomenal. If you are in San Diego make sure to drop by. read more

Great service but the food was only mediocre. We heard it had the best breakfast in town so we had to try the out. Hostess was polite and handled customers well. Our server took our order quickly- Lemon pancakes and side of eggs for me and French toast and sausage for my partner. We also ordered iced Mexican mochas with oat milk. The pancakes were thick , the lemon was tangy but the combo wasn't great. My eggs arrived cold and had to be remade. The French toast was average. Our Mexican Mochas were made with Hershey's syrup ( not Mexican chocolate) and we think they made them with regular milk instead of oat since we both had digestive issues later. Would not recommend read more

The Mission - Lemon Curd Pancakes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I was very excited to eat at The Mission since the line is always long and due to its location in the heart of Mission Beach, but I left extremely disappointed with a headache and starving.. Let me start by saying, I am very grateful for The Mission offering vegan options. However, the chilaquiles were so soggy I could not even eat them. I asked my boyfriend to try them just to see if maybe I was being too critical, but he agreed and actually described them as tortilla mush. I added a side of tofu, hoping it would add to the chilaquiles in place of the egg, but even that was disappointing. The tofu was teriyaki flavored with smothered with grilled mushrooms and onions. Very good with the right dish, but a terrible combination with soggy tortilla chips on a bed of black beans. I took the tofu home but left nearly the entire plate of chilaquiles untouched. Additionally, the restaurant itself was so loud that my ears hurt. I did notice The Mission also offers a vegan bowl and tamale plate. So perhaps those would be a better option for my fellow vegans! read more

The Mission - Chilaquiles were so so soggy that I ate two bites and left the rest of the dish untouched - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Well been coming here for years. This time a miss. We got a couple dishes to split but the pancakes. Take a look, burnt? Of course the top one looked perfect (I ate it.) read more

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My siblings and I are visiting the area for a small trip and found this brunch place through tik tok. Walking in it seemed very busy but thankfully they were able to seat us right away. The restaurant was full and loud due to the amount of people in there but it was also nicely decorated and you did not feel super packed in. The staff was super nice and welcoming especially our waitress, Stella. She was super helpful and recommended the chai latte which was so delicious. The food was amazing. Our favorite was the lemon curd pancakes they were insanely delicious. read more

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Food and service was amazing. Had breakfast burrito and Johnny suggested the French Toast and it was BOMB! Great service from Johnny

Nice neighborhood vibe. Good service. I got the avocado toast with over medium eggs. The toast had some orange and beet slices on it as well as some nuts and goat cheese. Simply delicious! read more

Had a good experience coming to this establishment for breakfast. The location of the spot is on the corner of the street so you can't miss it at all. You have to find either parking on the street or paid parking lot. It wasn't so busy, just had to wait for a table to be cleared and clean. Our server, Omid was amazing because he had cleared the table for us and got out ordered in fairly quickly while he kept seating other parties and attending the other tables that he was already serving. Got the mission rosemary - 8/10, pancakes with chocolate chips - 8/10 and French toast - 10/10 read more

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Stella was so nice! Always the best food. Eggs, potatoes, salsa, bread.... Just the best!

This place never lets me down! I was pleasantly surprised when we arrived around noon on Sunday and only had to wait five minutes before getting seated. I will say parking is definitely a challenge in this area so we decided to Uber from Pacific Beach. I tried the mushroom frittata, which was recommended by our server, it was good and not as heavy as some of the other options. My boyfriend tried the loco moco which he really liked and we shared the French toast which was also really good. Service was fast and friendly and restrooms were clean. read more

The Mission - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

We had such a delicious breakfast at Mission Cafe in Mission Bay! I got the ABC omelette -- that's avocado, bacon, and cheese. Packed with bacon! The rosemary potatoes were crispy and tasted healthy and delicious. I also loved the bread they use. It's nice and thick, and the same kind they use for their French toast. Speaking of their French toast... wow! So flavorful, covered in cinnamon with an amazing blueberry compote, and the syrup had such a good flavor too. My fav dish out of the two! Martin ordered the chorizo omelette and devoured the whole thing! There was nothing left on his plate lol! Evan took great care of us! Super friendly and attentive! Service was impeccable. We had everything we needed and left so happy with full bellies. It was very busy, as expected from an awesome restaurant. Music was fun and I loved the beautiful artwork on display and on sale. Definitely coming back the next time we're in Mission Bay! read more

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We never miss The Mission when visiting Mission Bay in San Diego. Few places offer such a perfect mix of friendly atmosphere, delicious food, and top-tier service. For four years running, Stella has been our incredible waitress--she always takes care of every detail. Because of her and the fantastic experience, The Mission is hands-down our favorite breakfast spot read more

The Mission - Cinnamon French toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This was a breakfast and brunch spot that had an Asian Latin fusion fare going sort of. They had a number of traditional breakfast choices with a few twists along with sandwiches and other "brunchy items." It did take some time for our order to be taken, but besides that, the service was fine. I had the steak and eggs ($22). It was certified angus beef with horseradish cream, tomatoes, scallions, rosemary potatoes, grilled rosemary bread, and scrambled eggs. The steak was all chopped up, so it was a little overcooked (waiter did not ask what temperature it to be cooked at), but it worked out well combined with everything else. The eggs were not seasoned but combined with everything else, especially the horseradish cream made up for it. The rosemary potatoes and bread were good too. It really needed to be all eaten together to work. It was very filling. I also tried the turkey club, which was huge. There were thick turkey slices with just enough mayo. The rosemary bread was even better here as a sandwich. Will I go back? Yes. read more

The Mission - Steak & Eggs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Excellent food, excellent service (thanks Johnny!). One of our must do's whenever we visit!

​I am writing this review to share a distressing experience my family had at the Mission Beach location today. We are not from the area but chose this spot based on its high ratings. While the waitress who served us was attentive and kind, the overall management of the dining floor left us feeling highly uncomfortable. ​We noticed a distinct pattern during our visit: as the only Hispanic family dining at the time, we were assigned exclusively to the only Hispanic waitress. As multiple other parties arrived, a second waitress took all of their orders, leaving our server to only assist with running food to those tables. ​I try not to jump to conclusions, but seeing over 20+ non-Hispanic patrons handled by one server while we were isolated to another felt like a deliberate choice rather than a coincidence. It was evident enough that my 13-year-old son noticed it immediately, which made the environment feel very unwelcoming for us. I want to bring this to the owner's attention to ask if this is standard practice, because the underlying message it sent to my family was incredibly hurtful. read more

The Mission - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

We got the loco moco and chilaquiles with a couple coffees. Had requested the eggs on the loco moco to be over hard, but they came out super runny. & there was barely a thin layer of rice on the bottom of the plate. For something that comes with gravy, my expectation is a generous serving of rice to soak up the saucy goodness, but was disappointed. Eggs on the chilaquiles were scrambled but it came out in a chunky ball that was dry. Coffees were okay. Overall not worth the wait in that long line.. read more

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Food always amazing !! French toast always hits! And the staff is amazing !! Stella always goes above and beyond !! Thank you !!!

Biscuits and gravy $18. Ok Not very seasoned, Nice bacon Mocha $14 was good Large portions Kids should share plates and drinks Server was Anthony P read more

Me and my boyfriend have ate here about 4 times we love the breakfast here and today Stella our server was amazing with her service today Myself and boyfriend tired something different and it was very good. Thanks again Stella read more

Stella is a treasure - perfect job. The food is outstanding - we got 3 dishes (cinnamon french toast, ABC omelette, and granola+fruit+yogurt. All three were tremendous. Outstanding food + service. bonus: great music and atmosphere. read more

Johnny was amazing with the service! Very attentive to us and friendly food was great too, big portions and good quality! 10/10

Brunch so good, I betrayed my fiancé. We stayed near Mission Bay and wandered into The Mission, not knowing we were about to enter brunch boot camp--lines out the door, the scent of sizzling bacon in the air, and hungry souls peering through the window like puppies outside a butcher shop. I caught myself staring so hard I fogged up the glass. No shame. Turns out, this place is a San Diego staple, and when our local friends insisted we go back again, I understood why: this joint slaps. It's not fancy, but it's hella good. Inside, the place hums like a well-oiled espresso machine. The servers? Ninjas. Calm, fast, ripped--probably run marathons between tables. I blinked, and my mimosa appeared like brunch magic. The drink parade: * Tea (serene) * Coffee (bold) * Mimosas (yes, plural) * Orange juice (tastes like it had a sunbeam for breakfast) * Cappuccino (so good I considered proposing to it) Now for the food. I ordered the sweet corn and chili tamales with black beans, a fried egg soaked in salsa verde, bacon, and a side of home-fried papas. It was the kind of plate that makes you rethink your life choices--like, why don't I eat this every day? I devoured it like I hadn't eaten since 2004. My fiancé ordered the mixed mushroom frittata with chicken apple sausage and rosemary potatoes. It was earthy, hearty, and sophisticated. So sophisticated, in fact, that she only ate half. Big mistake. Huge. I finished mine... then I finished hers. No hesitation. No remorse. Just full-on brunch domination. If love means never stealing food, then I guess we're on the rocks. Pro tip: Yes, the wait is real. But trust me--it's a small price to pay for entering the brunch promised land. Come hungry. Come early. And maybe warn your date to guard their plate. read more

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A high volume, no frills latin american fusion diner. Its got solid breakfast food that can be comforting but nothing that memorable. The booth we were placed was haphazardly taped together and crumbling apart lol Chilaquiles: Get For sure packs a punch in terms of spice and flavor. If you're into chilaquiles then this place will satisfy your craving. Food: 6/10 Service: 7/10 Atmosphere: 5/10 Value: 6/10 read more

The Mission - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Denny's on the beach, good value, large portions. Menu reads well, however the buck stops there.

Delicious food! Stella recommended the Papas Loco and it did not disappoint. Excellent service!! Bloody Mary was pretty good too. Ask for Stella if you can! read more

Great local spot I stopped at for breakfast! The pancakes were amazing! Staff was friendly and quick.

The food was amazing, not your typical flavor pallet together, in a good way! The staff is so friendly and very quick to tend to any needs and give great recommendations! Also the music isn't to loud and the space is comfortable Also you have to try their banana bread! Made in house! All my pictures are 1/2 eaten food because I went right in. read more

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Food was amazing. Had the rosemary breakfast plate, granola pancakes, and linguisa plate. Everything was 10/10. Loved the pancakes! Thank you Stella for the great service! read more

The Mission - Granola Banana Pancakes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This place gets busy on the weekend for breakfast and brunch. The food is good and service is quick. The pancakes are very big and you can easily share between two people. It's kid friendly which I love! Our waitress was so nice to my daughter who asked ALL types of questions. She happily indulged her in conversation and let my daughter press buttons to order her own meal. The bathroom was clean which is a plus because I'm always scared to take my kids in a public bathroom. I ordered my husband a quesadilla to go. The packaging was nice and it was still hot after a 23 minute drive. This could be a regular spot for me:) read more