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

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

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

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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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

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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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

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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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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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

Pull up a chair in the atmosphere closest to heaven. First of all, do not miss out on coffee cake, just take the diabetes at face value. Come prepared, the eggs Benedict ain't going to eat itself! The wait goes by quick, the staff is pretty friendly. What more can't you love, with fluffy, ass fattening great pancakes. Real good - fresh and griddle pancakes. Food so good we bought a shirt. Everything is good, when in doubt pancake that bitch out. Get the potato pancake too, what a taste of heaven and sweet start to your day. 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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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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Three stars. Beach Break Cafe feels like one of those longtime local spots people grow up with, there's probably some nostalgia baked in. For us, it didn't quite land the same. Food was okay, nothing to complain about, and it came out quick which I appreciated. The gravy did taste like clam chowder which wasn't necessarily a bad thing, just different. Coffee showed up lukewarm though, and the service felt a bit off. Our server seemed distracted, had to ask twice for Splenda, and eventually just grabbed it myself. At one point, he clocked out mid-shift without a word. It's fine, in fact I had just told my wife prior, looks like a lot of people working and not many people to serve, they should make some cuts. I will say, the busser stood out, incredibly kind and went out of his way to make us feel welcome. Honestly, that was the first moment it felt like anyone really cared, so thank you for that. Hostess experience was mixed. We got seated, but no crayons for the kid, just a coloring page. I noticed a bunch behind the stand, so maybe you have to ask? She didn't seem too thrilled to seat us, though I did notice a warmer vibe with the next group. Also worth noting:, no changing table in the men's restroom. Overall, not a bad spot, just didn't feel particularly welcoming, and that matters as much as the food. The bathroom did have some cool murals in it and nice mosaic tile throughout read more

The Best Breakfast in America. Great service and friendly staff. Great Coffee Cake. Everything on the menu is great and delicious. The atmosphere is enjoyable inside and outside seating! read more

We hit up Beach Break Cafe for breakfast this morning and it was excellent. It has that great, friendly neighborhood service where you feel right at home. A few highlights: * Kid-Friendly: We sat on the patio which was perfect for the boys. The portions are generous, even for the kids' meals--the chocolate chip Mickey pancakes were a massive hit with our sons. * The Food: The corned beef hash was perfectly seasoned and tender. I highly recommend swapping the toast for a drop biscuit and gravy--it's a welcome alternate that pairs perfectly. We also tried the popular Banana Crunch French Toast; it lived up to the hype with great texture and wasn't overly sweet. The coffee cake was an warm balance between cinnamon crumb and most cake sweetened with just enough icing on top. * The Service: My coffee was never cold or empty until I finally told them I was finished. That's the sign of a well-run cafe. * The Bonus: Portions are so generous that we had the leftovers for dinner later that day. Who can say no to breakfast twice? Definitely a local gem. We'll be back! read more

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I'm very disappointed , I was really looking forward to a good brunch and classic favorites but this is not it . Soggy waffles biscuits, and gravy with no meat and a brown gravy sauce. But on the other hand, we did have two people ordered lunch things and they were good the chicken enchilada surprisingly the sauce was pretty damn good. And that burger was something I'd eat again , but breakfast never again ! read more

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

From the moment I walked in I felt like I stepped back in time. Lots of old surfing, memorabilia, including surfboards skateboards and pictures. Very cute place..We were seated right away. Friendly server. I ordered the huevos rancheros. First time I've ever had that dish and it was good. Hashbrowns came with it and they were very good, nice and crispy. Oh and the hot sauce on the table is very good. Excellent breakfast place. read more

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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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I got the California Omelette with house potatoes and coffee cake while my partner got the Banana Crunch French Toast with bacon and hash browns. The omelette was delicious and the house potatoes were flavorful, complimenting the omelette very well. The coffee cake was superb - fluffy, moist, and warm (which was a pleasant surprise). My partner enjoyed their french toast and after trying it, I can confirm it was really good. We got outdoor seating which I was a little hesitant about since it was cold and a little windy but they had a heater so it was not a problem. Now, I understand they were busy but the service was a little disappointing. We got one waitress upon sitting down but then someone else showed up 5 minutes later and after that person told us they were going on break, the original girl showed up again. Now this wasn't the main issue, it was more so having to wait over 15 minutes for her to show up to our table when all we wanted was the bill and a to go box (when she was checking up on her tables around us). Other than that, the food was so worth it and it came out fairly quickly. read more

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Everything was delicious and portions were huge! The servers were all very attentive and the food came out quickly. The breakfast platters came with sides and the sides were also huge. Highly recommend getting the coffee cake as oneof the sides because it was delectable and came out warm! read more

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Cute restaurant, yet slow to be offered drinks and to order. Friendly service once we were served. The food was just okay, except for the delicious, warm coffee cake. The bathroom murals are absolutely adorable and my favorite part of the restaurant. There was also no toilet paper. read more

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I loved this place! Always passed by but my mom suggested going here on Tuesday around 11:30, busy but no wait. Ordered the corned beef with med eggs and a side pancake. WOW! They have 2 types of fresh homemade salsa and Tobasco! The salsas were perfect, the less spicy one cut some of the saltiness of the corned beef. I love fresh corned beef over canned and not too many places do it well, this one does it perfectly! The potatoes were perfect, too. Oh and the pancake was so good. Perfect salty/sweet combo. I don't usually care for pancakes but this was so fluffy and yummy. The surf ambiance was super cool and added to the fun vibe. Server was super nice and food came out at a reasonable time. Oh and the bathroom was clean and super cute with all the underwater painting. Can't wait to go back and take my husband! read more

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

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One of the better breakfast options in Oceanside. Located right on HWY 101 it's not very far from the ocean and carries that casual, beachy feel to the restaurant. It's quite large on the inside with many different sitting areas as well as covered outdoor seating, which is where we sat for our breakfast. There is a large free parking lot in back so parking was really easy. Our waiter was also very polite and the service was very fast. Only downside was we had to wait about 30 mins to be seated for a party of 4 for our Saturday morning brunch. For my first visit I chose the Santa Fe Scramble and loved it. The chorizo was perfectly spicy and it was a large sized portion. I opted for the free Coffee Cake on the side and thought it was one of the best Coffee Cakes that I have had in a very long time. It was moist and full of cinnamon flavor and the glaze on top was warm and just mixed so well with it. I would not miss it! Overall a great breakfast spot. I don't drive up to Oceanside often but next time I do I would definitely consider eating here again and would recommend to anyone else in the area. read more

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Food was good and prices were very doable. Coffee cake was fresh out of the oven. We would visit again.

I really like all the decorations in here. They definitely give it a beach feel with all the surfboards and skateboards everywhere. I got the Denver omelette which was really good. Their home style potatoes are definitely the way to go with it. My friend got the coffee cake, which was very tasty and moist. The staff was very nice as well. read more

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

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Came to eat here for breakfast before heading home. They have quite a large waiting area which was nice because that's kind of rare. food was good, the coffee cake was delicious, spongey soft texture and the frosting was a great touch. read more

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Beach Break cafe is a regular breakfast stop for me when I have been fishing in San Diego on my drive home. Great breakfast offerings. Friendly staff, cool surfing motif. The only drawback is that their parking lot is small and as popular as the restaurant is finding a place on busy mornings requires some patience but the food is well worth the time and wait. read more

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First time at Beach Break Cafe and everything was excellent. The staff was very friendly and our waitress helped with questions we had and very attentive to making sure our drinks were filled and we had everything we needed. Food was good. We ordered the Portuguese Linguica Sausage that came with 2 eggs, home style potatoes and upgraded the other side to a specialty strawberry banana pancake, the spicy chicken omelette with fruit and home style potatoes and 2 kids pancake meals. very reasonable price for a family of 4 We will definitely be coming back. read more

$20.56 (before tip) for 1 ABC omelette, no drink. Website pricing is wrong, dont trust it. Was almost $2 more in restaurant. Staff is friendly, but I definitely got left alone 95% of the time, only got checked on once. Bacon was really overcooked and the egg was almost crunchy. Not the best, thankfully not the worst. Would I come back? No, I dont think so. Hasbrowns were pretty flavorless, omelette was pretty small considering price. read more

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Service was amazing! These were by far my all-time-favorite pancakes ever! And even though it was packed on a Tuesday morning, we only waited about 20mins. That's not bad at all! read more

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

This place is so cute ive been wanting to try it for awhile. Came on a Saturday morning and we were seated so quick! It has a cute classic dinner feel and super laid back coastal atmosphere. Our service we received was great and the potato pancake is a must try!!! Amazing food will come back read more

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

Beach Break Cafe is one of my favorite restaurants in Oceanside. It has this beach relaxing vibes. There is always a waitlist, but it moves fast. There is a designated parking lot behind the restaurant. You can park your car in the neighborhood, if there was not available spots. The service was fast. The staff were very attentive and friendly. My family and I ordered many delicious dishes from their menu. We got; - Awesome Omelette 5/5 Scallops, bay shrimp, Crab, bacon, avocado, Jack and cheddar cheeses It came with two Sides of your choice. We got coffee cake and hashbrown. It is a must try if you like seafood -orders of biscuit & Gravy 5/5 - orange juice We also ordered Ham deli sandwich to go with Cole slaw and one more order of awesome omelette with coffee cake and biscuit. The food was extremely delicious and savory. Their coffee cake is one their signature. The biscuit was very fresh and flaky and Gravy was rich, creamy, and savory. We enjoyed our time there. It's a wonderful restaurant to start your day with and get positive energy. read more

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Great food and a fun, laid-back diner vibe! The place is filled with surfboards and quirky photos that make it a really enjoyable and unique atmosphere. Service was fast and friendly, and the food did not disappoint--everything was flavorful and served in generous portions. A great spot to grab a hearty, satisfying meal in a fun setting! read more

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I can't say enough, how much I love this place. My pallet is definitely biased towards spicy things and they have a lot of spicier things on the menu - a lot more than other nearby, plain Jane breakfast places. I've been losing weight lately and have changed what I ordered as a resolve. Omelettes are four eggs and a lot of extra stuff, so I have opted instead for scrambled but three eggs and not as much extra stuff. I go to now is a veggie scramble. I always get hashbrowns and I always order them extra crispy. If they ever come out not as crispy as I like them, they're happy to put them back on the grill then I usually get my other side to go and eat it later. I love the vanilla coffee, which is from a local roaster and I love that they have no problem giving me a coffee to go after I've been sitting there drinking several cups while I was there. The managers here really value good service and staff the restaurant accordingly. It has a lot higher server to Customer ratio that a lot of breakfast places and if you ever have a bad experience, they will make it right. read more