Quick Summary: In a city known for its great things to see and do, beaches, sparkling blue waters, and abundance of breathtaking views, it’s easy to see why their breakfast reputation could be easily overlooked. But that’s a mistake visitors won’t want to make. From darling cafes with panoramic ocean views to classic diners serving up greasy goodness 24 hours a day to monster-sized dishes that have found their ways onto the popular TV series Man vs. Food, San Diego has it all.


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Atypical Waffle Company

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Great Maple

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Breakfast Republic

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Cafe 222

Cafe 21

Farmer’s Bottega

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Fig Tree Cafe Pacific Beach

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Hob Nob Hill

Old Townhouse Restaurant

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Olive Cafe

Pappalecco

Parkhouse Eatery

Richard Walker’s Pancake House

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Seaview Restaurant

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The Broken Yolk Cafe

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The Trails Neighborhood Eatery

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The Waffle Spot

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