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Brunch in San Diego

Breakfast and brunch spots people rate highest.

18 places

The top 18

Breakfast and brunch spots with a proven following, ranked by our own engine.

  1. Jaunt Coffee Roasters4.8· 862Café · Mesa Verde

    1. Jaunt Coffee Roasters

    Community-focused coffeehouse with house-roasted beans, expertly brewed drinks, and pastries.
  2. QUICK BITES CAFE / Best Sandwiches5.0· 298Café · Little Italy

    2. QUICK BITES CAFE / Best Sandwiches

    Casual cafe with inventive sandwiches, fresh bagels and excellent coffee
  3. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery4.6· 4.4kBrunch · Uptown Medical Complex

    3. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

    Retro-casual spot for inventive pancakes, creative egg dishes and craft cocktails.
  4. Finjan Coffee Shop Co.4.7· 605Café · Spectrum Center

    4. Finjan Coffee Shop Co.

    Cozy neighborhood café with specialty espresso, pastries, and dessert-friendly seating.
  5. Divo Diva Cafe4.8· 343Café · Uptown Medical Complex

    5. Divo Diva Cafe

    Cozy, trendy cafe with excellent espresso, pastries, relaxed seating for work or catch-ups.
  6. Swami's Café Downtown4.7· 512Café · Core–Columbia

    6. Swami's Café Downtown

    Cozy downtown café offering excellent coffee, fresh pastries, healthy plates; great for working.
  7. Torque Coffee4.9· 216Café · Corridor

    7. Torque Coffee

    Cozy roastery and vegetarian deli serving specialty coffee and plant-forward dishes.
  8. Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 124.8· 289Café · Asian Pacific Thematic Historic District

    8. Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12

    Cozy roastery serving small-batch espresso, pour-overs, pastries; great for working.
  9. The Invigatorium4.7· 463Café · East Village

    9. The Invigatorium

    Cozy coffeehouse with craft cocktails and curated wines — perfect for work or drinks.
  10. Bay Park Coffee4.7· 417Café · Tecolote Gateway

    10. Bay Park Coffee

    Cozy local cafe with excellent coffee, patio seating, laptop-friendly vibe.
  11. Bay Hill Tavern4.6· 719Pub · Clairemont Village

    11. Bay Hill Tavern

    Casual neighborhood pub with craft beer, wood-fired pizza, and lively vibe.
  12. La Puerta4.6· 668Restaurant · Uptown Medical Complex

    12. La Puerta

    Lively spot for bold shareable dishes, craft cocktails, outdoor seating, live music.
  13. Richard Walker's Pancake House4.5· 4.3kPancake · Marina

    13. Richard Walker's Pancake House

    Casual waterfront diner famed for fluffy pancakes, generous portions, and friendly service.
  14. Queenstown Public House4.5· 2.9kRestaurant · Little Italy

    14. Queenstown Public House

    Lively Kiwi pub serving burgers, New Zealand dishes, craft beers and cocktails.
  15. Meraki Café4.6· 409Café · University Heights

    15. Meraki Café

    Cozy neighborhood café with expertly brewed coffee, fresh pastries, and casual seating.
  16. The Mission / East Village4.5· 1.5kBrunch · East Village

    16. The Mission / East Village

    Cali-Latin comfort plates, strong coffee, sunny patio and family-friendly vibe.
  17. The Whiskey House4.5· 1.4kBar · Asian Pacific Thematic Historic District

    17. The Whiskey House

    Lively whiskey bar with craft cocktails, hearty comfort food, and live music.
  18. Better Buzz Coffee Mission Beach4.5· 989Café · Mission Beach

    18. Better Buzz Coffee Mission Beach

    Beachfront cafe with bold house-roasted coffee, outdoor seating, and relaxed vibes.

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