Your Guide to Brunch in Pacific Beach
Waffles, pancakes, and eggs, oh my. Read on for the most delicious options for brunch in Pacific Beach for those times you are in need of the best of both breakfast and lunch.
Crushed
Mimosa lovers unite at this popular Pacific Beach hangout. With options like rosemary grapefruit and lavender love, Crushed offers brunch-goers a range of specialty mimosa flavors served in a flight of three selections or a full-sized libation. Guests with a sweet tooth can pair their flight with a brunch dessert, aka “Bressert,” such as the Nutella banana pancakes.
Oceana Coastal Kitchen
Free flowing bubbles and postcard Mission Bay views set the stage at the weekly Sunday champagne brunch at Oceana Coastal Kitchen. A top choice for brunch in Pacific Beach, diners enjoy a freshly prepared entrée of their choosing along with an impressive display of all-you-can-eat sushi and cold bar options, antipasto and salads, as well as fresh fruit and house-made pastries.
The Patio on Lamont
Serving brunch seven days a week with a focus on locally sustainable ingredients, The Patio on Lamont is a solid choice for satisfying those morning cravings. Brunch options include a healthy avocado toast on grilled multigrain bread with cucumber and hemp seed as well as the tempting chilaquiles with two eggs, chicken, cotija cheese, avocado, and tortilla chips.
The Mission
A morning neighborhood staple for brunch in Pacific Beach, The Mission has been a go-to for locals since it opened more than two decades ago in 1997. Here, you will find straight forward and always delicious Latin-inspired egg dishes like breakfast quesadillas and rancheros verde. A full espresso menu is available for caffeine lovers looking for a morning fix.
Breakfast Republic
Full of puns and egg-shaped chairs, the always packed Breakfast Republic has something for everyone. Savory options include six different kinds of poached egg benedicts over a sourdough English muffin, while sweet fanatics can indulge in entrées like the Oreo cookie or strawberry cheesecake pancakes. Be prepared to wait for these coveted tables.
