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    4.3 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Cold brew
    Pat M.

    Came here twice during my trip to PB because the first meal was so good. everything we ordered was really well done, the service was friendly both times, and the food came out surprisingly fast. If it's your first time, I'd recommend getting one of the scrambles or omelets and upgrading the toast to a side of pancakes. Definitely worth it. The potatoes were crispy, the eggs were cooked perfectly, and the pancakes were fluffy without being too heavy. The French toast was also really good if you're looking for something sweeter. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in San Diego.

    Jammin Bennie ( vegan)
    Kelly M.

    This place was great! Being vegan, we love Breakfast Republic for their many options. Usually the service is only okay but we go back for the food. This was our first time at this location and it's super cute! We added our license plate at the front desk to park for free for 2 hours. The wait was quick and the person who helped us, Maddie, was AMAZING!! We work at a restaurant, so we're pretty observant when it comes to other breakfast places. We heard the way she spoke to a large party and she was awesome. She seemed to be a host/ server and I saw how she was on top of everything! Constantly moving and working hard at all times. I want to hire her for my restaurant!! Our server seemed to be new and he wasn't attentive at all. He didn't refill anything, we had to ask someone else. He didn't bring the check until we asked after waiting for over 20 min after the plates were cleared. Our food though, was BOMB! The pancakes were the best I've ever had. I've had them many times before and sometimes they're dry and no fruit. These were soooo good I kept saying yuuuuuum as I ate each bite!! The benny was very good, we shared both plates. I wanted more! Overall.. great experience!! We will definitely come back to this location now, over all of the rest. For the pancakes and hopefully to sit with Maddie!

    Nitesh D.

    A little last-minute change for breakfast that ended up being amazing. Not our original choice this morning, but Breakfast Republic blew us away. They were packed but we got seated right away and served pretty quickly. For a breakfast place, I was expecting smaller servings but the amount of food you get here will keep you full until dinner time. The omelet is about the size of a forearm while the Benedict was like two fists. On top of that, the amount of potatoes you get is ridiculous but in a good way. This will be a place worth visiting any time we're in San Diego as it's not far from the beachside plus it's by the pier if you want to do some exploring afterwards.

    Steak and eggs
    Vianca P.

    This place is extremely popular and was just a short walk from my hotel. The wait for food is pretty long. I waited over 25-30 minutes, but the place was busy and the kitchen was sending them out in the order received so can't do much about it. I had the steak and eggs, with sourdough toast and a side of fruit, and fresh-squeezed OJ. The steak came topped with some microgreens, but due to the cyclospora outbreak, I didn't try those. The steak was cooked to the proper temp (M) and the eggs were scrambled with cheese, but they both needed salt and pepper once I tasted them. Their version of steak sauce was a little too sweet for me, unfortunately. The jam for the sourdough toast was delicious and the oj was pretty sweet. Overall an average meal but I didn't leave hungry.

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    April L.

    Tried this place for brunch with the fam for the first time. Cute theme and easy to access location off Mission blvd in PB. We walked so didn't have to worry about parking. There was a bit of a wait for a table and wait for food once we put our order in. Our server was responsive and helpful. Quality of food was good and the kitchen accommodated our special requests- eggs on the side for breakfast tostada and veggie sausage with the American breakfast. My daughter felt her brioche French toast was just OK. Husband enjoyed the carne asada chilliquilles. We tried the "best Bloody Mary in SD" as claimed on the menu. They were pretty darn good, so I say give them a shot! Spicy and flavorful. Large portions and tasty food. The wait time despite the restaurant not seeming full and restroom not super clean are the reason for 4 stars instead of 5. Would come back again! P.S. I regret not snapping pics of food but was so hungry by the time it arrived that I forgot! Next time

    BF Breakfast Sandwich
    Kyle C.

    Terrific breakfast spot in PB! Great drinks, service, prices, and food. I had the BR Breakfast Sandwich, which comes with a garlic aioli on sourdough toast, with tomatoes, marinated thick cut bacon (Jurassic Pork), two eggs over easy, and I added fresh avocado slices, paired with home fries. The eggs were cooked perfectly, home fries just crispy yet tender, and bread was fresh. Very very good. I'll be back when in PB.

    Pancake flight: cereal, Oreo, and cinnamon roll
    Delanie P.

    Breakfast Republic is definitely a popular spot. The vibe is really fun with great music playing, making it a perfect brunch place. We ordered the pancake flight, which was awesome because we got to try three different flavors. They also have a ton of merch if you're into that, which adds to the whole experience. Service was friendly overall, but it did slow down toward the end. We ended up waiting about 15 minutes just to get our check, which was a little frustrating. Overall, it's a solid brunch spot with great energy and good food, just make sure you're not in a rush when you go.

    California Burrito and Side Breakfast Potatoes
    Victoria H.

    Great experience coming here on a Saturday for brunch! Vibes are great. I ordered a breakfast burrito, which I have pretty high standards for, and unfortunately it wasn't anything amazing -- I'd order something else next time. I also wasn't a huge fan of the sauce it came with, it was quite vinegary. Server and hostess were both great and very communicative. Overall I'd give it a 3.5.

    Babette C.

    I was on my way home from San Antonio to Seattle with a stopover in San Diego. I did't realize when I booked by tickets that it was a6 hour delay. Instead of bellyaching about having to hang out at the airport, I remembered that it's San Diego, where I went to grad school, and everywhere was 30 minutes from the beach. Grabbed my niece, threw her in a rental car, and literally 20 minutes later I'm at Mission Beach. Bought some beach gear since our bags were still checked and got to sit in the sand a little. Before I could get hangry, we left for brunch and Yelp recommended Breakfast Republic and thank you Yelp for doing that because this place was great. Quirky decor and crazy good shrimp and grits made me super happy and my niece enjoyed her chocolate [pancakes. Fueled for more fun, we hung out at PB, feeding birds leftover pancakes and toast and my niece had one off the best days ever. So glad I could I've that to her, all because of an over extended stopover.

    Steak and eggs
    Taelyr V.

    This is my favorite Breakfast Republic location! Two blocks from the beach and across the street from a coffee shop, perfect spot. There's plenty of parking nearby and a lot behind the building. I always get the Chiliquiles but today I decided to go with something different and realized I have never reviewed this place! Today I got the protein omelet with vegan eggs (I have an egg intolerance) and my fiancee got the steak and eggs. She also got the OJ and I ordered a Jurassic Bloody Mary. My bloody Mary was divine, one of the best ones I've had. The perfect little spice! My omlet and potatoes were also fire! The potatoes were so yummy with rosemary too! My only qualm with the omlet was the lack of ham. My fiancees dish was also fantastic! The only draw back about this place is the wait, which what do you expect your right by the beach. But service can also be pretty spotty. Luckily today we got a great server named Michael!

    Best Breakfast on OB
    Darcy T.

    Food was delicious, service amazing and amazing fun ambiance also. Drinks were great and our server was very attentive and interactive. We will be back during our next visit.

    Harper F.

    Good hearty breakfast options. It's super busy and kinda loud inside. The eggs are farm fresh.

    Shell L.

    BR did not disappoint! Both my vegan and meat lover daughters were happy! I chose the vegan omelet in this pic but upgraded my potatoes to the Brussel sprout and cheese ones. We loved the quirky decor and shirts! The line goes fast so don't worry!

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    I came in and I love everything great food and service. So happy with my server Fernando definitely coming back soon

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    Wu was an amazing server! We're from Texas and had the best experience! Loved the food!

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    Fernando was an awesome server, he is very attentive!! We will definitely be back! Breakfast Republic is always my go to for breakfast!!

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    Does this restaurant take reservations? I have a big party coming into town.

    Unfortunately we’re on a first come first serve basis and don’t accept reservations

    We tried to go here today (Saturday) for breakfast at 9am and it was closed. Does anyone know what is going on?

    My understanding is there are some permit issues so they were forced to close until resolved.

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    While on a round trip to San Diego, this fun little town has so much to offer with various bars and…read morerestaurants along Mission Blvd. Single Fin caught our eye, and seemed like a chill bar & grill to try! As soon as you walk in you're greeted by the friendly bar tender, and are instructed to take a seat anywhere you'd like. The menu is available via QR code, and you order both your food and drinks at the bar. At the time we came in there weren't many people, but a crowd started gathering after about 30 minutes or so, which was nice! Our food came out - with a decent amount of wait time - and it looked great! We ordered a couple of cocktails from the menu as well, which we got right away. I had gotten something similar to an Espresso Martini, but the drink fell short in both the taste and the presentation. My beer battered fish tacos were good, but nothing extraordinary. I believed they lacked a bit of taste...perhaps seasoning? The jam burger on the other hand, extremely juicy and flavorful! The fries were nice and crispy & seasoned. Overall, the food and drink were a bit inconsistent, but it may also very well be the items I ordered. For that, I'm docking it one star, but again it may come down to my taste buds and previous items I've had from other grills. I'd definitely give it a try, again, and keep exploring their menu.

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    Sip, savor & unwind during Social Hour…read more Where every sip & bite unfolds in perfect time Enjoy $1.50 oysters , $8 slow starters, $5 off cocktails & mocktails, $6 draft beer + wines, and $7 margaritas Don't skip the bites: Tortitas de Papa with creamy poblano sauce Handmade seasonal flatbread Chimichurri Burger with crispy onions Mango Habanero Wings Truffle Fries (because fries deserve a glow up) Plus add a bottle of Champagne, Pinot Grigio, or House Red for only $16.99 Social Hour: 4PM-6PM (excluding Thurs.) Late Night: Fri & Sat 9PM-11PM Gather your happy hour crew and indulge

    My husband and I went to dinner with a friend on a Sunday evening. First, the good, it wasn't…read moreparticularly busy, the staff was friendly, and it was a cute restaurant. They apparently have happy hour all day on Sundays. I tried the peach mocktail and it was very yummy, so I appreciated the $5 off. For dinner, I ordered the branzino (the one on the menu and not the special). I was told while the one on the normal menu was $47, the special was $55 and the only difference between the two was the special would be lit on fire table side. I didn't feel the flames were necessary, so I skipped that. (However, the special did mention a sauce that I'm not sure was actually on the regular one, so I don't actually know.) A few minutes before the food came out, they asked if we wanted it all together or if it would be ok for my husband and our friends food to come out first since they were still finishing my fish. I said to just bring it out when it was ready, however they ended up bringing it out together anyway. The confusing part though, all of our meals weren't served warm? You'd think if they were waiting on mine to be done it would have been at least warm? It wasn't. The branzio was very plainly seasoned, tasted heavily of oil and was also somewhat dry? I got it with the whipped sweet potatoes, which was very creamy, which was unlike any way I've ever had sweet potatoes before, but they didn't taste particularly good? We each tried them and none of us could figure out what it was like, but we all agreed we didn't enjoy them. My husband got the arrecherea, it was fine, but also cold. The fries it came with was probably the best part, they were crispy even while being cold. Our friend got the stuffed Mediterranean Stuffed Pepper, his meal also wasn't warm, and he said some of the rice wasn't cooked all the way and it was hard. We also got the Puccia Bread & Spreads after seeing positive reviews. I normally love feta cheese, but the feta dip was kind of sweet? Same with the eggplant. The only spread that was good was the butter. Personally, I thought the bread was fine? But it was almost a bit doughy. Overall, we weren't very impressed with the meal. It had a lot of potential, but the food just didn't hit the mark.

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    Slowly Restaurant & Lounge
    $1.50 Oysters Are Back. *Social Hour Only
    $1.50 Oysters Are Back. *Social Hour Only
    Limoncello Negroni, Dragonfruit Margarita, and Yuzu Mezcal Sour -- some of our most popular cocktails in Pacific Beach

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    Guava Beach

    Guava Beach

    3.9
    (665 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Absolutely phenomenal. I've been in San Diego all week and have eaten at several restaurants, and…read morethis was by far the best meal I've had. The seafood was incredibly fresh and perfectly seasoned. I actually stumbled upon this place by accident after I first stopped at Ms. B's Coco Shop down the block, but they had closed their kitchen a little earlier than I expected. Shaq recommended I give this place a try and even walked me over to introduce me to Ben. Ben gave outstanding seafood recommendations, was incredibly friendly, and knew the menu inside and out. I was already leaning toward what I ordered, and he reassured me I was making a great choice. His knowledge of the menu and genuine hospitality made the experience even better. The lobster and shrimp roll was hands down the best I've had in years. The mahi slider was just as impressive--perfectly seasoned, lightly breaded, and fried to perfection without the excessive batter that so many places use. Every bite let the fresh fish shine through. The atmosphere was exactly what you'd want from a beach bar--laid-back, welcoming, and fun. It felt like the kind of place where you could spend the day at the beach, walk over for a drink and some amazing food, and just relax. The entertainment setup was impressive too, with huge TVs and a really cool in-wall fireplace-style display. I can only imagine this place is the spot to be on game day. Overall, this is now at the top of my list whenever I'm craving seafood in San Diego. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town.

    Stopped by Guava Beach on a walk with friends to grab a margarita and was not disappointed!…read more This spot is a great stop during the day in Mission Beach! In addition to classic margaritas, Guava Beach also has a variety of unique margaritas! I ordered the Pink Dragon made with Nosotros Reposado, Triple Sec, dragon fruit syrup, Guava Beach's own custom-made margarita mix with a black lava salt rim and topped with a dragon fruit wheel garnish - sooo good! They also have an extensive cocktail list. We got some appetizers, including the waffle fries (massive portions) and chips and guacamole, which were both delicious! Definitely will be back to try more margs soon!

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    Bar area after game (November 2023)
    Bar area after game (November 2023)
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