Talk about coming full circle. The last time I was here was 5 or 6 years ago, so I decided it was time to stop back in. I'm glad I did. Beach Break Café totally nails the Oceanside beach vibe. Laid-back, minutes from the water, with genuinely great service. Then there's the food. I was hanging 10 on a fluffy omelette stuffed with tender shrimp, scallops, creamy avocado, and melted cheese. Every bite was rich, fresh, and ridiculously good. Not to mention the side potato pancake, a meal in itself! And the pancakes? Big, pillowy, melt-in-your-mouth fluffy. The French toast was golden on the outside, soft and almost custardy in the middle. Basically, breakfast had no business being this good. After 5/6 years between visits, I think I waited long enough. This is definitely a wave I'd ride again! read more

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Tried this super cute local place for breakfast. Always trying to find new gluten-free options for brunch on the weekend. Not only did they have egg dishes, which could be gluten-free, but they had pancakes, which are fairly hard to come by these days.. This place was crowded from the moment we parked. The reviews on Yelp looked great so that explained all the people. The vibe inside was surfer all day all night. Ended up waiting about 30 minutes and ended up sitting at the counter for a party of three. On the weekends, the counters are still part of being seated by the host. We decided to try the gluten-free pancakes with a side of eggs. All the food tasted delicious. In fact, all the food that we saw walking out of the kitchen looked incredible as well. Hoping to go back to try the different dishes, especially the biscuits, which obviously are not gluten-free. Poor husband, he'll just have to watch us eat the yummy biscuits! read more

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Meh, average food, good service, but overpriced for the portions. Veggie scramble was maybe 1 or 1.5 eggs. For $18, a bad value. The breakfast burrito was ordered with potatoes, ham and eggs. There might have been a total of one or 1 1/2 eggs inside, and for $18, a bad value. The coffee came in a huge mug and was tasty. The banana crunch French toast was huge and covered with lots of bananas and whip whipped cream, and included aside with three pieces of bacon. This might've been the best value of them all for $18. The mimosa might have been a total of one cup of liquid for $15, a horrible value. Way way overpriced there. Parking was easy and plentiful as they have a pretty big lot. Sorry to say we probably will not return to this one because if you drive another 10 minutes inland, there are much better values to be had with the same or better quality food. read more

Sunday family brunch was a good one and if you know how busy Beach Break Cafe can be on the weekend, you know it is worth the wait but to plan ahead to have someone arrive early to put your name in. We got a table in their back patio since we had our dog with us because we were planning on going on a long walk after breakfast. After reading reviews I needed to try the coffee cake and it lived up to the hype. My mom and I shared it and it was super delicious and if you know our family we also got a pancake for the table. I decided to go for the eggs benny because it is my usual breakfast if I am dining out. It was pretty good but my goodness we had so much food I was so full we ended up taking half of it home along with half of my husbands for breakfast the next day. We have been going there for years so it was fun to get the family together to enjoy! read more

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Absolutely amazing food here by the beach! The Beach Cafe for Breakfast is the best place to eat. Try the Awesome omelette, it's to die for. Their coffee cake is stellar. Their Mimosas are a bit small. Only 8 ounces. But overall, it's a must stop for delicious food. read more

Beach Break Cafe - Front Desk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

I saw this place have many good reviews so I decided to go, although when I got there I realized I already have eaten here. The restaurant is ok and the food ok, I was expecting much more. We ordered: Awesome Omelette. 1 Egg Plate with chicken fried steak.- really bad, I asked the server if it was ground chicken and she asked the chef and said it wasn't but it was It was very salty too. Very disappointed. read more

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Loved this place! Do not get discouraged when there is. Lot of people outside/inside waiting to be seated. Our name was called not too long after being put on the list. The food was great! There are a ton of options. We went with the traditional pancakes, hashbrown, scrambled eggs, bacon, and sausage' it did not disappoint! Customer service was exceptional! We will be returning when we are in town! I really enjoyed the different cups of coffee they serve. It makes the location feel homey and welcoming! read more

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This is a very, very impressive place. See all those people waiting outside? Wait until you get inside and see TWICE as many people waiting. Don't let the wait deter you. Get over here. We waited about 25 minutes on a holiday weekend and the food and service were well worth the wait. Our server knew the menu inside and out and made great suggestions. The Corned Beef Hash and Eggs is outstanding. You get an absolute ton of fantastic fresh corned beef, homestyle potatoes, and eggs. If you like corned beef, you simply must order this dish. You get a side with it and I ordered the excellent and very moist coffee cake. The Killer Burrito is monster-sized. It comes with ground beef, chilies, eggs, and other goodies. It is not a traditional breakfast burrito and I was a little nervous about the ground beef but as far as flavor goes, it was very good. The Greek omelet was not my personal favorite (and I didn't order it) but it came as delivered, with spinach, onions, feta cheese, and more. We tried this one with a potato pancake. The pancake is not a traditional one but it still had a lot of flavor. Personally, I preferred the homestyle potatoes. If it is appropriate for your meal, ask for the fresh salsas. They are fantastic. The hype is real. This is very good food and someone gave some real thought to these dishes. Maybe come at a slightly off dining hour to avoid or lessen the wait. read more

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Super cute cafe, decorated with surf memorabilia, just felt like one of those spots where you'd see the locals hang out. Service was good, our food came out relatively fast. Coffee was the usual diner coffee, no complaints, I knew what I was getting and liked every sip. Food was pretty good, had the vegetarian omelette, was loaded with veggies and good, but the salsa I got on the side was a welcomed addition. The country potatoes were really good, lots of food though, enough for leftovers probably. Would recommend , great breakfast place. read more

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This place is wonderful. Service is always great. Food is always tasty and they have a number of spicy items which appeals to my particular pallet. They have two homemade salsa, one that is like a salsa Fresca and the other that is called harbor salsa, which is made with habaneros. I of course get the second one. I put Harbor salsa on everything. If you come here Monday through Friday, they usually have a daily deal. It's just less expensive and it comes with two sides. Today I had the sausage and cheese scramble with hashbrowns and biscuits. It's always very full so it could be a little noisy, but that's just like any restaurant. One of the two owners is almost always on site so if you ever have something that isn't up here liking they will address it. read more

Beach Break Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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We were on our way to San Diego and stopped at Beach Break Cafe for a quick breakfast. The menu has plenty of options, including all the classic breakfast favorites. I ordered the Santa Fe omelet, and it was delicious. They added a generous amount of chorizo and cheese. My wife ordered the Crunchy Banana French Toast, which was good, but it wasn't my favorite. The restaurant has a fun beach-town atmosphere with surfboards decorating the walls. The service was friendly and attentive, and I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly our food arrived. Overall, we had a great experience, and it's a great spot to stop for breakfast if you're passing through the area. read more

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Post 5k run we wanted to celebrate with breakfast and decided Beach Break Cafe was the spot! I was very excited to try the banana crunch French toast. I love bananas and french toast, so this was the perfect choice. It was sweet but not sickeningly sweet. The bananas were very ripe, but I personally enjoy them this way. The crunch looks to be an oat and crushed nut mixture? I wasn't too sure but it was delicious nonetheless. Everything tasted very good, I enjoyed my side of hash browns, however I prefer them to be a little crunchier. They tasted great regardless. I will say they were superrrr busy, so do expect to wait if you go on a weekend morning. I think they might use bleach to clean the tables, which I'm glad they disinfect between patrons but the table smelled like bleach the whole time, so if that's something that bothers you, maybe ask to sit inside? I think the tablecloth material just holds onto scent idk. Service wasn't the best either, but they were packed so I understand. The workers were nice, we came at an awkward time where they were switching waitstaff for breaks and whatnot, so I think we kinda got forgotten once our food came out lol it took a while to get the check read more

Beach Break Cafe - Hash Browns, Coffee Cake, Bacon, California Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Came last Saturday for brunch. Ordered the veggie sandwich added turkey on squaw bread. Super simple and super tasty! Prefect if you wanna a casual breakfast or lunch spot, portions are generous, people are cool. Wait looks long but usually you get in well under the wait time. Our server was also amazing!! She was so quick to anticipate our needs and made it seem effortless. I wish I remembered her name she was awesome! Casual vibes, fills you up. Oside classic!! read more

Beach Break Cafe - Veggie Sandwich with Turkey - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

The portions were insanely massive. Maybe order to share? The wait wasn't too bad but we went closer to closing. Service was nice and pleasant! A classic cafe diner with locals. Overall pretty good and just a vibe! Food was tasty from what I remember. Maybe a little too salty and sweet but after a vacation that might be what you want! read more

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As others have stated the coffee cake is a must get - just the right size, sweetness and so good! We ordered the chicken fried steak and corned beef and hash - both were delicious - the chicken was crispy/crunchy without being oily or greasy and the corned beef was shredded and fresh. We sat outside on the patio and enjoyed the friendly service, food, and the vibe! read more

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when i'm craving some diner or breakfast food, this will be my new go to place! large portions, quick service with short wait times and delicious food of course. this place was so busy on a sunday morning but we only waited about 10 minutes!! my french toast was perfect, not too sweet and had so many bananas it was yummy! read more

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Love this place, service is great and very fast. I was told wait would be 20 mins but it was under 10. Smaller parking lot, so be patient or go before 10am. Staff are nice and different staff to take order, bring out foods and clean your dishes. Must order Coffee Cake, it's soft and fluffy. Topped with glaze which is not overly sweet. 5/5 Killer Burrito comes with a side, which I recommend the potatoes. Homemade soft potatoes and great seasoning. Burrito has scoop of sour cream and guacamole on top. Second time ordering this burrito. 5/5 I wish this place was in Orange County read more

Beach Break Cafe - Inside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

I visited Beach Beach Cafe for lunch. The staff were friendly, and they have their own parking lot. I tried the Awesome Omelet & bacon & Banana French Toast. I recommend the Awesome Omelet. The Banana French Toast was good, a friend tried the the açaí bowl and said it was not that great. There were plenty of tables, making it great for large parties. The restaurant has a fun Hawaiian and surfboard themed atmosphere. read more

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Delish. The food was great and the service was even better. I had the corned beef hash and it was excellent. Crispy hash browns and flavor corned beef. We also were told about their famous coffee cake ($3.49) came out warm and moist. Hubby got the famous banana crunch French toast and it was so indulgent. Not too sweet and super filling. Kids menus were super generous and a great price. 5 of us ate (3 adults and 2 kids) and it was a bit under $100 before tip. read more

Beach Break Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

We all met for breakfast this morning Our 1st. Time here very busy here the wait was 25 minutes. Not to bad but very crowded but inside a big waiting area. We wanted pancakes 2 of us my cousin and I but they weren't fluffy and a little rubbery. Syrup was watery but the Bacon was great And coffee cake was the star! 5/5 We really enjoy the coffee cake Eggs Benedict were great Corn beef hash was amazing too big order Tea was good hot water good teas. The coffee was just coffee She said on weak side. read more

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We've been coming here for awhile now as it has quickly become one of our favorite breakfast restaurants. I love these types of restaurants over chain stores like Dennys or Ihop, food is so much better. This one in particular has the BEST dang coffee cake I've ever had. If I lived closer I'd happily come here for a coffee and slice of coffee cake a few times a week. The veggie sandwich is also delicious, along with the oatmeal, and even the french fries! To top it off, its about a 5 min drive to the beach so its a perfect morning to grab some breakfast and head to the shore to walk it off. The only reason I didnt put a full 5 stars is because the last time we went it was pretty hard to get our server for refills and missing items, but usually its they're on top of things so it wouldn't keep us from returning. Definitely give it a try! read more

Beach Break Cafe - Best coffee cake ever and only about 4 bucks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Great choice for breakfast in the heart of Oceanside Very hearty breakfasts Fast & friendly service. Festive beach decor. Very busy spot. You will likely have to wait a bit during peak hours. Small parking lot & street parking. May have to look a little. Delicious food & large portions. We had omelets which were yummy. Too much icing on the cinnamon roll for me. Booths,tables or counter seats. No outside dining available. read more

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My family and I came from out of town to visit for a few days and came across this spot on Yelp. Food 7.5/10 We ordered the Killer Burrito which had ground beef, eggs, bacon, and guacamole. This was good and had solid flavor. The size was decent but not for $17. It does come with either potatoes or hash browns and we decided for the hash browns. Those were very good. Crispy and well seasoned. The salsa they have was not our favorite. Reminded us of the Tostitos chunky salsa you get from the grocery store. We also ordered the Banana Crunch French Toast. This was honestly a let down. There was nothing crunchy about them and the flavor was nothing impressive. Tasted like just regular French toast with bananas and an oat "crust". The presentation is pretty and they do look delicious from the pictures. We were convinced and decided to order them. They were still good but would definitely not order these again. For my toddler, we ordered French toast and sausage from the kids menu. French toast was solid and the sausage was his favorite. Oh! They have freshly squeezed orange juice! Soooo good! Vibes/Ambiance : 7/10 We came on a Tuesday morning and it was very busy. We waited for about 10 min to be seated and we can tell this place is very popular among the locals. There were a lot of family's gathering there and they have inside or outside seating which is nice. The space is spacious and has a very surf-beachy vibe to it. The decor is everything surf and they have a lot of pictures hanging. It was cool to see so many pictures from the past. The service was good. Our server was friendly and attentive. I will say, as someone who was only a visitor, the city doesn't seem too friendly overall. People seem very standoff ish and unwelcoming so the places we did go to that had friendly people really stood out. Overall, it was good breakfast. read more

Wow. What a gem. Super cool vibe. Tons of great breakfast choices on the menu. Awesome staff and terrific food. Very generous helpings. Parking is VERY limited. Plan on parking on the street. Could use expanded bathrooms. Worth a visit. We'll be going back. read more

Service excellent. Good excellent. We sat at the bar and it was a fun experience. These folx run a well oiled machine. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. Solid diner style food. I had a Greek scramble with home style fries. Coffee cake is available as a side! My son maxxxed his delicious banana crunch French toast. We'd definitely come back when visiting. read more

Beach Break Cafe - Delicious banana crunch French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I used to be a big brunch person but over the years I have had a lot of disappointing experiences. Now it's rare I go anymore. A friend had a doctors appointment she needed a ride to so I happily obliged. After the appointment she wanted to go get breakfast and this was her choice. I have always heard good things about beach break, but it's a little bit out of the way from where I live so I've never made it there. There was one space left in the lot when we arrived, perfect. When we walked in, it wasn't too busy there was plenty of seating and no line.. We waited a few minutes but it was fun taking in all the surf/skate decor. We were seated in a big cushy booth and coffee was offered immediately. We both obliged. The menu is pretty extensive so we did have a bit of a hard time deciding everything sounds so good. Prices are reasonable comparably. Our server came back to check on us multiple times while we were trying to decide. Finally, we decided to split the Greek omelet and for our two sides, we each got a piece of coffee cake that my friend had raved about. While we waited, I continued to look around at all the different memorabilia on the wall walls. It's very cool. Our food came quickly and it was very tasty. The omelette had just the right amount of tomatoes and herbs and cheese. While the coffee cake was absolutely as she had described. It was a nice size as well. Our server kept our coffee full and continued to check on us. All in all it was an enjoyable experience and I will definitely come back here for breakfast brunch again I can't believe I waited so long. read more

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There's a reason this place has reviews like that. I'm not a big breakfast food fan but this definitely made me one. The corned beef hash had GENEROUS amount of beef. Not overloaded with carbs. I loved every bite. And biscuits and gravy were phenomenal as well. The coffee cake is a little sweet but that's my personal preference. The cake itself was very moist. Would definitely come back every time we go to SD. read more

Beach Break Cafe - Corned Beef Hash and Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

First time here to one of our friends' favorite breakfast spots. Seated right away on a Monday morning on the back porch. I saw potato pancakes and coffee cake on the menu so wanted to try a breakfast item. When I think potato pancakes I think either shredded or mashed potatoes with mix ins to hold them together. BBC's version was sort of like that but the potatoes were too hard and not seasoned much. Coffee cake was warm and tender. Next time I'll go with the extra crispy hash browns that others ordered. read more

Beach Break Cafe - Ham steak, scrambled eggs and potato pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I was in town for work and took a group of four here for brunch on a Saturday. There is a small parking lot attached and we were fortunate enough to get a spot. It was packed inside, but we were able to get a table on the covered patio right away. Their menu is quite extensive with lots of classic breakfast and lunch options. We stick with breakfast and ordered various omelets, pancakes and breakfast burritos. The portions are very generous and we all left filling very full. read more

Everything was good, as always except we didn't care for the potato pancakes. Nothing changes here... I love that! read more

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Great food, great friends, great service -- their motto says it all. This place is easily one of the best things Oceanside has to offer. My go‑to order includes the Chicken Fried Steak, the Banana Crunch French Toast, the hash browns, and that incredible coffee cake. Every single item hits the spot. I'll definitely be coming back again and again. Honestly, I just wish they'd open a location in the Bay Area. See you all soon! read more

Beach Break Cafe - Chicken Fried Steak Plate, Banana Crunch French Toast and Scramblata - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

Holy cow blown away. Get the geared up potato pancakes! Wife ordered banana crunch french toast. Children running around and saying hello to the wait staff attests to the family atmosphere and how easy going and well served this place is. Line out the door but was fed in 30 minutes even with a rush of people. Great spot! read more

Parking lot is small. Portions are a good size, but food was just okay. Restaurant is big, with outdoor seating and surf theme is cool. I've been here before and the food was amazing, but today it lacked flavor and wait staff weren't that friendly. Gave them 4 stars because of all of my experiences here, but my last trip was really just a 3 star. Coffee cake is a must and the killer burrito is my go to order. read more

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Food and service was good. They were very busy when we went so it took a while, but understandable and they did their best - the service made up for it. The food was good. I'd go back and give them another try another time when it's not so busy. read more

This place has a nice chill vibe. The menu is large as well so lots of options. I enjoyed my omelette. Nothing spectacular but decent food. Overall a great place in a good location. Service was also good. read more

Beach Break Cafe - Vegetarian Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

Delicious breakfast, big portions, excellent service! I'll be stopping by when I'm the area.

Love this place! It's an Oceanside staple! I get the Santa Fe omelette it has chorizo cheese avocado & salsa/sour cream on top, so delicious and so are the homestyle potatoes yum! It comes with a side coffee cake & I love that they always have tangerine juice. The breakfast is great I still need to try lunch items so I'll be back. read more

Beach Break Cafe - Santa Fe Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I lived in CA for over 20 years, and once I discovered Beach Break Cafe, I became a regular. I moved and have lived in LV for 9 years. I went back for breakfast a few weeks while my family was visiting Carlsbad, and it still is amazing! We had to wait for 45 minutes to get in, but it was a Sunday morning, so I don't fault them for that. It was worth the wait! We ordered an omelette, a scramble, an eggs Benedict, and a huevos rancheros. We all loved our choices. Also, we all got the coffee cake. There is no better coffee cake in the world than BBC coffee cake. That is a hill I will die on. read more

This place is so amazing! Awesome vibes and decors. Surfboards hung and awesome surfing photos all over ! They had huge space inside and outside seating. People are so nice here and the portions were big! I got the açaí bowl, super refreshing. Pancakes tasted different than your typical buttermilk, it was more sweeter and more airy and melty almost ! read more

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Late breakfast, early lunch, we will call it brunch. There were 6 of us and we were given a comfortable booth towards the back of the restaurant. Drink order taken followed by the food order. Everyone opted for breakfast: I ordered the ABC Omelette with crispy hash browns and rye toast, my wife ordered the eggs with hash browns and a slice of coffee cake, my daughter ordered the beach break toast with 2 eggs and a bowl of fruit, my son-in-law opted for the scramblatta with hash browns and tortilla, youngest granddaughter had the short stack of pancakes and oldest granddaughter had the French toast with a side of bacon. Pretty much every plate was cleared but the youngest who only managed to devour half her pancakes with the other half boxed to go. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food and portions were generous. The entire bill which also included 2 coffees and a juice came to about $139 which did include tax and 20% tip. Good price in California. Service was outstanding. The restaurant was full yet orders were expedited quickly and servers were friendly and personable. I highly recommend Beach Break Cafe for breakfast, lunch or like in our case brunch. It was 5 star outstanding. read more

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