Welcome to San Diego. Where the weather is perfect and the ocean is a stone throw away. Nothing goes better with awesome weather than an even better Brunch and SD has plenty to go around. From seafood Benedict’s to Mimosa flights, we present to you our “Ultimate San Diego Brunch Guide for Locals.”
Cafe 222
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Cafe 222 serves up killer American comfort food with a twist. Their pumpkin waffles are the truth and a must get. 222 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Crushed
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Brunch is served daily at Crushed in PB. Yes, those are cinnamon roll pancakes. Just do it. 967 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
Fig Tree Cafe
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When in SD, Fig Tree is an absolute must visit spot. Each of the 3 locations in SD pay homage to their own respective neighborhoods and they’re all amazing. True Californian cuisine at it’s finest. 5119 Cass Street Pacific Beach, CA 92109
Café 21
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Do you even Mimosa? The Mimosa flights at Café 21 are unreal and the prefect snap for Instagram. Also, they have some of the best gluten-free local fare around. 802 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Great Maple
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Great Maple is a true local’s favorite and just about every table has to order their maple bacon doughnuts with brunch. 1451 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
Breakfast Republic
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If Brunch is what you seek, look no further. Order the churro pancakes and the shrimp and grits. Thank us later. Caution, there may be a line (that means it’s good). 2730 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
Snooze an A.M. Eatery
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Snooze has built a breakfast and brunch mini-empire with locations all over the west coast. Some of the best Benedict’s and pineapple upside-down pancakes around. 3940 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Parkhouse Eatery
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Parkhouse Eatery slays the brunch game with their grilled brunch pizzas and their Benedict with avocado hollandaise. Wash it all down a delicious mimosa, or six. 4574 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92116
Werewolf
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Werewolf serves a pork belly Benedict that will leave you speechless. Trust. 627 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
The Mission
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If you love Brunch, The Mission is the spot to check out. Especially if you love Mexican Brunch. Their chilaquiles, rancheros verde, breakfast quesadilla and blueberry cornmeal pancakes are beyond bomb. 2801 University Ave San Diego, CA 92104
