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4.0 (1.7k reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
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René C.

I have eaten here several times and I like but I think the portions have become smaller and the prices higher. Hopefully they fix this. I went on a hot and humid day and they don't have A/C inside the restaurant or it doesn't work so I would be hesitant to go back on hot and humid days. I usually get the traditional eggs Benedict, there other variations but I think the classic one is the best

Bryan C.

Visited Breakfast Republic while in San Diego after a friend recommended it, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. One tip for first-time visitors, make sure to join the waitlist as soon as you arrive. They don't take reservations, but the wait moved much quicker than we expected, giving us time to walk around the plaza before our table was ready. Our server, Paulina, was fantastic. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. I ordered the shrimp and grits, and my partner and I shared the lemon cheesecake pancake stack. We also split the Breakfast Republic Prosecco bottle with orange juice, and everything was delicious. The atmosphere was lively, the food exceeded expectations, and I was pleasantly surprised by the value for everything we ordered. They also have some really fun merchandise that I'll definitely be coming back for. I had an amazing experience and can't wait for my next trip to San Diego so I can visit again.

Taura G.

We visited this location for brunch after arriving from the airport. My first impression was to leave because the restaurant dining room smelled like vomit to me. My Husband said that what I was smelling was the Buona Forchetta kitchen smells next door. We ordered: 1 Salted Caramel Latte hot, 1 PB & Elvis stuffed French Toast, 1 American Breakfast, 1 Chicken Apple Fennell Sausage side, 1 Brussells Sprouts and Potatoes side. My food was not good. The french toast was very soggy, I did not finish it. The Brussels Sprouts potatoes had cheese on them that was not melted. The Chicken Apple Sausage was still pink and seemed to not be cooked thoroughly. My Husband's American Breakfast with house potatoes was prepared well and he enjoyed it all. Our server was Abraham and he was great. He had a great demeanor and was friendly. The manager was super nice and friendly. The serving staff was great. The cooking staff did not do a good job for my taste. 4 stars for the staff minus 1 star for the food preparation and smell inside the dining room.

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Peter P.

So so good. Was looking for new breakfast spots and this place knocked it out of the park. Flavor combinations I hadn't even considered and it all blended so well. Cant wait to return and try a new dish!

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Charlotte Michelle M.

Came here for breakfast before heading to the airport. It was quick and easy. The food quality was excellent. The service was great too! I ordered a side of the grits and I can't stop thinking about them. They have the best grits around. It has a great location near downtown San Diego and a wonderful vibe.

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Steff M.

Great service and gluten-free options. My partner has NCGS, dairy protein and potato allergies. They have gluten-free multi grain bread, and allowed him to substitute vegetables for fruit with his Steak and Eggs. My BAE Mac was good, both my drinks were beautifully pleasant. The staff is a vibe, kind and efficient.

Jammin' Bennie & Mimosa -- 10/10
Delana A.

I can't recommend this place enough. You can't go wrong w anything on the menu-- even the drinks. Their vegan jammin bennie is something I dream about every night. Their service is great at any location (I've been to all of them, even in Los Angeles), & I recommend the downtown San Diego & PB location. **The coffee is definitely worth it!

Limited coffee soaked pancakes.
Edward M.

I remember going to the republic when the only restaurant was in North Park. With expansion came changes. Food is delicious but over the years they give you less. Maybe inflation is to blame. The service was ok. I assume to cut cost they didn't have a lot of waitstaff to help. Our waitress was also the hostess. I asked for silverware but it never arrived so I had to get it myself. The ambiance or atmosphere is ok. Liberty station is a cool area. If the wait is too long here just walk down the hallway to the market place. A lot of great restaurants there.

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Diane S.

The location in Liberty station is charming and centrally located! Their selection of breakfast benedicts are my favorite! Crispy breakfast potatoes so good. They are well known for the Jurassic sweet salty bacon and you get three pieces as a side order. You get it on their popular Bloody Mary too! Our server was so friendly and attentive which made breakfast even better. We did not have to wait for a seat! Plenty of parking!

Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar Sausage House Side Breakfast Potatoes English muffin
Lenny B.

Food 10 Out of 10 Service 10 out of 10 Ambiance a little too dark for Me so 8 out of 10 on that one.

American Fare, Cinnamon Roll pancakes and Chillequiles.
Lisa C.

The atmosphere is fairly casual. The inside is nice and fun contemporary cool, and the outside isn't all that different than most spots. The menu is not massive, but that was good, and they still had a wide variety. They had a few interesting specialty stacks of pancakes, some normal breakfast fair, some Mexican dishes, and other less standard fair. The service was decent. I do generally drink lots of water, so that was my only complaint, that I didn't assists have water to drink. Overall, it was a very good experience and I will definitely go again when I'm in the area.

Marian S.

Located in SD, this place gets busy quick! There is indoor and outdoor seating, but you'll need to get there early because there is no reservation for large parties. The staff were friendly and accommodating and answered our questions. The food serving is huge! I had the Benedict with potato's and hubby ordered the omelette with potato's and toast. The coffee was strong and there is one house coffee that you can have unlimited refills. Imagine the heart palpitations! Definitely a cool spot.

Stephanie O.

TL;DR: Food: 7/10 Service: 0/10 Ambiance: 6/10 Location: 8/10 Stopped in for brunch with friends on a Thursday morning since we had the day off for the holiday. We waited a reasonable amount of time for a table for 4 on the patio, weather was nice and not too bad to be outside. First impression of the seating area is small and felt cramped. Walking space was limited and we had a small traffic jam between us, our host and the serving staff. While I'm excited to see a dog friendly patio, it does feel a bit tight for people coming in with a dog larger than 40-50lbs, I probably would not come here if I had my German shepherd with me because he'd probably be stepped on. Menus and waters came out quick and our server stopped in soon after to take our order. It took a moment for us to get our bearings to figure out what we wanted and order. From ordering to drink arrival was pretty quick, food was not far behind it all. Mimosas were great, the lychee especially balanced to not be too sweet with the lychee syrup used. Presentation was alright, felt like everything on my plate was just thrown haphazardly and barely enough hollandaise sauce for both Benedict's. The service was a sad miss for us. My husband was not happy with service regarding "bottomless lemonade". He had finished his beverage 1/4 of the way into our meal and it still took 20+ minutes and my friend having to flag down a different server to ask for a refill on his behalf, even though multiple servers walked past us. We saw our server standing by at one point then turned and walked away, even though all four of us were looking at her hoping to make eye contact to get her attention. After our food was delivered, we never saw our server Susanna again until she asked us about the bill, and even then, walked away from us before we paid. Not sure if she assumed we needed the receipt or something but it surprised us all she just left and returned with a receipt without any heads up. We have been to other brunch spots that were significantly busier and even out of the way for servers to pass though, and yet I've never felt so undervalued as a patron here. I probably will not return to this particular location.

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Grant is the best, server great personality and very nice. Great food and always love coming to Breakfast Republic

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Ask the Community - Breakfast Republic

Do they have high chairs?

Yes, we have plenty of high chairs for our smallest of guests! Looking forward to seeing you soon!

On old almost 15 minutes , are they even open today ? I've been trying to order online for pick -up but all locations say closed. Can't seem to find a any info. online or through their phone message with regards to being closed today . Odd.

It's Father's Day. They aren't picking up because they are too busy.

Is the vegan jammin Bennie good?

YES! I've had it several times :)

Is this place dog friendly? And are there gluten free options?(wheat allergy)

Yes for dog friendly and I'm not too sure about gluten free. The do serve vegan dishes so I'm sure they support that dietary need as well!!

Do they take reservations?

Unfortunately, they do not. First come, first serve. My advice is, get there early to avoid the 90 min wait

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