Breakfast Restaurants in San Diego

We found 60 breakfast spots in San Diego — spanning mexican, tacos, steak, indian, burger. The top-rated picks include Pappanini, Charcuterie and Truffle, QUICK BITES CAFE / Best Sandwiches. From quick coffee-and-pastry counters to full sit-down breakfast menus, these spots serve the first meal of the day.

Pappanini — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast5.0

Pappanini

Downtown San Diego

Charcuterie and Truffle — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast5.0

Charcuterie and Truffle

Downtown San Diego

QUICK BITES CAFE / Best Sandwiches — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast5.0

QUICK BITES CAFE / Best Sandwiches

Downtown San Diego

Witherby Bar & Restaurant — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.9

Witherby Bar & Restaurant

Downtown San Diego

Dos Palmas Cafe - Coffee, Breakfast & Lunch Sandwiches — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.9

Dos Palmas Cafe - Coffee, Breakfast & Lunch Sandwiches

Mid-City

La Casa Verde — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.9

La Casa Verde

mexican

Downtown San Diego

Val's Coffee Corner — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.8

Val's Coffee Corner

Point Loma

San Diego Vegan Market — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.8

San Diego Vegan Market

Grantville

Finjan Coffee Shop Co. — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.8

Finjan Coffee Shop Co.

Kearny Mesa

Armonia Kitchen — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.8

Armonia Kitchen

tacos

Pacific Beach

PorchLight Coffee — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.8

PorchLight Coffee

Pacific Beach

Konito's Cafe — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.8

Konito's Cafe

Pacific Beach

Evan’s Deli & Brew — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.8

Evan’s Deli & Brew

steak

Point Loma

Jane's Cafe — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.8

Jane's Cafe

Mission Valley East

Dubai Cafe — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.8

Dubai Cafe

Downtown San Diego

Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12 — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.8

Achilles Coffee Roasters @ Park 12

Downtown San Diego

Hanna's Gourmet — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.8

Hanna's Gourmet

North Park

Indya Restaurant & Bar — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.8

Indya Restaurant & Bar

indian

North Clairemont

PITA 22 Restaurant — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.8

PITA 22 Restaurant

Torrey Highlands Village

Jaunt Coffee Roasters — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.8

Jaunt Coffee Roasters

Miramar

Madi — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.8

Madi

Mid-City

Two Guys Eatery — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.7

Two Guys Eatery

Harborview

Sammich House Deli & Juice Bar — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.7

Sammich House Deli & Juice Bar

Downtown San Diego

Bay Park Coffee — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.7

Bay Park Coffee

Bay Park

Azucar — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.7

Azucar

Point Loma

The Invigatorium — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.7

The Invigatorium

Downtown San Diego

6th & G Breakfast Co — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.7

6th & G Breakfast Co

Downtown San Diego

Ben & Esther's Vegan Delicatessen — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.7

Ben & Esther's Vegan Delicatessen

Mid-City

Adrian's Surf n' Turf Grill — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.7

Adrian's Surf n' Turf Grill

Kearny Mesa

Drift Cafe — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.7

Drift Cafe

Pacific Beach

Istanbul Doner Kebab — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.7

Istanbul Doner Kebab

Gaslamp Quarter

Gyrogrill — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.7

Gyrogrill

Sorrento Valley

Swami's Café Downtown — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.7

Swami's Café Downtown

Downtown San Diego

Pho Nam Cali -Pho and wings — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.7

Pho Nam Cali -Pho and wings

Miramar Ranch North

Encuentro Cafe — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.7

Encuentro Cafe

Old Town

Hub Market Deli and Liquor — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.7

Hub Market Deli and Liquor

Gaslamp Quarter

Parc Bistro-Brasserie — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

Parc Bistro-Brasserie

steak

Bankers Hill

moms chicken and waffles — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

moms chicken and waffles

North Park

Maggie's Cafe — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

Maggie's Cafe

burger

Serra Mesa

Crazee Burger — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

Crazee Burger

burger

North Park

Great Maple — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

Great Maple

University Heights

Bread & Cie — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

Bread & Cie

Hillcrest

Sunnyboy Biscuit Co. — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

Sunnyboy Biscuit Co.

North Park

Hash House A Go Go — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

Hash House A Go Go

Hillcrest

Grab & Go Subs — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

Grab & Go Subs

Downtown San Diego

The Mission - Mission Beach — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

The Mission - Mission Beach

Mission Beach

Crossroads Deli — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

Crossroads Deli

University City

Werewolf — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

Werewolf

Gaslamp Quarter

The Huddle — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

The Huddle

Hillcrest

Donut Bar & Bakery — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

Donut Bar & Bakery

Downtown San Diego

Tobeys 19th Hole Restaurant — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

Tobeys 19th Hole Restaurant

Balboa Park

Olive Cafe — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

Olive Cafe

Mission Beach

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Hillcrest

Mystic Mocha — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

Mystic Mocha

University Heights

Lucky's Lunch Counter — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

Lucky's Lunch Counter

Downtown San Diego

Breakfast Republic — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

Breakfast Republic

Pacific Beach

Cafe de L'Opera — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

Cafe de L'Opera

Downtown San Diego

Ali's Chicken & Waffles — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

Ali's Chicken & Waffles

Mid-City

Intazza Coffee Mug & Grub — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

Intazza Coffee Mug & Grub

Golden Hill

Ortiz's Taco Shop — breakfast spots in San Diego Breakfast4.6

Ortiz's Taco Shop

tacos

Point Loma

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there breakfast spots in San Diego?

Yes. Dinelio lists 60 breakfast spots in San Diego, including Pappanini, Charcuterie and Truffle, QUICK BITES CAFE / Best Sandwiches.

What are the best breakfast spots in San Diego?

The highest-rated breakfast spots in San Diego on Dinelio are Pappanini, Charcuterie and Truffle, QUICK BITES CAFE / Best Sandwiches, ranked by customer ratings and review counts.

What time do breakfast restaurants usually open?

Most breakfast spots open between 6 and 8 AM, though hours vary. Check each restaurant page for its business hours before heading out.

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