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Breakfast Republic

4.1 (2.6k reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Jessica S.

Omg amazing! Blair was fantastic at the bar, so much fun, drinks were delicious, service top notch. Food was plate licking delicious. Fresh dripped cold press. This place is a must try

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pehtee m.

We came at 1:00 on a Saturday and got seated right away. The food was great! My pancakes were soft and fluffy and bacon was perfect! I would love to return!

Protein Lovers Scramble
Ken T.

Definitely one of the highlights from our trip. - The decor was super punny. - Our server was very kind and super on top of refills of coffee(Which is one of my main things) - Hot sauce already on the table was such a nice touch - all the cups and plates were branded in fun ways! The egg salt and pepper shakers were so cool! - The food was huge portions! The mav and cheese was definitely the mvp.

Shrimp & Grits and Side Brussels Sprout Potatoes
Kaori T.

Serviced by Grant and he was awesome ! Friendly and helpful, patient and always made sure our coffee was topped off and that we got everything we needed. Cute atmosphere, not familiar with San Diego so this side of town was very new to me and I thought it was unique and quaint. As for the food, this is why my three stars I guess. Everything was creative, and they didn't really have anything basic, per se. If that's what you're looking for you won't find it here. Be prepared for a unique experience of homemade goodness. I guess as I write this I realise this place deserves 4

Protein pancakes
Paul M.

I love pancakes! But, I'm on a high protein, low-carb and low-calorie diet. And, gluten-free. So, what can I do? I can go to Breakfast Republic. They have protein pancakes that are low calorie and gluten-free. And, they taste pretty good. Not as good as their regular pancakes, but, good enough to satisfy my pancake craving. I have breakfast there one or two times a month. I always have the same thing - protein pancakes and decaf coffee. And, the portion is so huge that I take most of it home and have the pancakes for breakfast the next several days. Enough about the pancakes. Let's talk about the service, which is what compelled me to write this review. A few months ago I sat down and my server, Erick, came up to my table and said, "Protein pancakes and decaf?" I was blown away! He remembered me and my order. I am not that regular a guest. He is just that amazing. And, it doesn't stop there. A few minutes after delivering my food, he brought a to-go box, because he knew I always take most of my meal with me, and I'm always in a hurry. That's not great service - that's extraordinary service! At one to two times a month, Erick makes me feel like a 5 day a week regular. I wish I could give Breakfast Republic 14 stars; 5 for having protein pancakes, 4 for their taste and 5 for the extraordinary service.

Shrimp & Crabcake Benedict (I substituted the potato's for grits) and had the eggs on the side. As you can see there's no shrimp
Sheltina B.

The service was amazing! The ambiance was beautiful for a breakfast spot. This was my first time visiting this location, however even being downtown, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I even found parking! The food was good. The kitchen forgot my turkey bacon, although the server submitted it. Also, the Crab cakes should definitely be specified that they are a crab and shrimp cake.. not a shrimp and crab cake benefit. It was very misleading. The blueberry jalapeño jam was great, and the buttermilk pancakes were just ok to me. They were falling apart (reminded me of iHop pancakes). I'm not sure what brand of natural 100% maple syrup they use, but they should definitely consider another brand. Overall Skyler was amazing and great customer service!

Bethany C.

Service was a bit lacking. We were sat outside and our waiter spoke incredibly soft toned. It was hard to hear him and we often asked him to repeat himself. We were brought the wrong drink and the food came out missing items. I can't really speak to the interior however the patio was clean and tables were fully stocked. Breakfast was decent. Scrambled eggs with cheese came with melted globs of cheese which was less than appetizing. Eggs were good. Bacon was perfect. Toast was fine. Potatoes were great. I'd probably skip this place if you're looking for something amazing, but it will do in a pinch.

Tres Leches Vegan Pancakes
Tiana M.

I recently took a trip out to San Diego for an appointment and stopped by Breakfast Republic; and wow, everything was absolutely delicious! The interior is super organized, and I loved that they have a full bar area as well. We started with some mimosas, which were fantastic and the perfect kickoff to breakfast. For food, I ordered the Vegan Tres Leches Pancakes, and they were incredible. They were so naturally flavorful and moist that they barely even needed any maple syrup; the combination of the pistachio brittle and vegan buttercream on top was perfect on its own. My friend ordered the Shrimp and Crab Cake Benedict and loved it. He said it was packed with flavor, not dry at all, and didn't taste overly fishy; just perfect in every way. To top it all off, our server was so sweet, checked on us often, and was incredibly proactive throughout our meal. Great food, great drinks, and excellent service. I will definitely recommend to vegans and non vegans. Just to clarify for anyone looking to visit; Breakfast Republic isn't a fully vegan restaurant, but they do have a fair amount of great vegan options clearly marked on the menu.

Sukhpreet S.

Had such a great breakfast at Breakfast Republic in the Gaslamp/East Village area! The food was delicious, fresh, and the portions were huge. Everything came out looking amazing, and there were so many great options to choose from. The atmosphere was fun and lively, and our service was friendly and attentive. Definitely a great spot for brunch when you're in downtown San Diego. I would definitely come back!

Side Jurassic Pork Bacon
Leanne C.

Amazing breakfast place is San Diego. I love roosters so this was right up my alley. Food was tasty and fresh. Service was fast and we never had to ask for anything we were well taken care of. The restaurant was so cute. See my pics and videos

Soooo cute Egg shaped Salt & Pepper Shaker
Kiki T.

First time here because of SDCC 2026!! My hubby decided to give this place a try this morning as our hotel is close by...so happy he did! This place is such a vibe! It's so unique and different inside with whisks as lights! So cool! Well, to me I loved it. And of course, with great vibes, comes great breakfast too!! I ordered their Shrimp and Grits plate, and I haven't had such great grits since I was in the South(years ago)!!! I just love the smoothness and the texture of the grits and just a slight spiciness, not too hot. Mmmmmmm! Chef's kiss!! I also love the prints on their plates/bowls and coffee mugs! Speaking of coffee mugs, I love their coffee too!! So much that I asked for a to-go cup!! I love the presentation of the food too!! As a matter of fact, it's my first experience with breakfast served with awesome presentation! Service was good.

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Debbie L.

Eric was amazing with his customer service /hospitality. As soon as her served as water had a smile & checked on us on a timely manner. He spoke spanish which helped my mom feel more at home. We're from the Bay Area and my mom was impressed with the food and his attention during our whole visit here. Love the steak& eggs & my moms omelette was made perfectly. Would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting SD!

Cafe de Olla, San Diego Benedict & Brioche French Toast.
Racquel E.

My daughter discovered this breakfast spot--we waited about 30 minutes for a table. We chose to sit outdoors. My hubby ordered the Portuguese Linguisa Sausage Omelet, filled with chopped bacon, hot sauce, green bell peppers, garlic, and tomatoes, served with house potatoes and toast. I had the San Diego Benedict, featuring smoked turkey and avocado with two poached eggs on an English muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce and cilantro, and served with house potatoes. Our daughter enjoyed the Brioche French Toast topped with brûléed bananas. I also tried the Café de Olla, a coffee sweetened with house-made cinnamon piloncillo syrup, which was delicious. Our breakfast was hearty and flavorful, and the service was great.

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Is this patio dog friendly?

The patio is dog friendly, there just aren't very many tables out there

Hi Johan. I noticed you respond to yelp reviews so o want to ask a question about allergies. My son has a dairy allergy. Can you make French toast or pancakes with soy or almond milk? Thanks larry

Hi Larry, thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately the bread we use for our French toast contains dairy so our French Toast cannot be altered.… 

Is there different hours for Father's Day weekend? Will the menu be the same for Father's Day weekend?

No, the hours of Breakfast Republic will be the same as a normal weekend.

Hi there, Since there's no reservations and it's on a first come first serve basis... Can you accommodate a large party of 40-50 people? I'm thinking of having a sweet 16…

Have you looked at this darling place? You might need a bigger venue for that large of a group, but hey, call them to find out.

Anyone know what time a party of 7 will need to line up if we plan on eating a 9am breakfast sunday morning? Thanks!

I would have one person come about a half hour early and then text everyone once they got the reservation or put on the list

Are there vegan options?

Yes, there is a full vegan section on the menu. And currently one of the seasonal specials is Vegan as well!

Is this place Kid friendly?

Yes, it's actually family friendly and girl's brunch day friendly. It's for everyone without feeling like one or the other.

Do they have the nutritional info somewhere?

The menu details the ingredients but I don't think you'd eat here if you were being calorie conscious. They have vegan and veggie dishes.

Do they serve mimosas on fridays ? Seen other local restaurants only do brunch on Saturdays and sundays

Mimosas are a part of their regular daily menu.

Does the entire party have to be present to be seated?

Yes

How long is the wait usually for Sunday brunch?

The later you go the longer the wait. Approximately an hour to an hour and a half later in the day.

Are you guys open for sit down dining?

Yes

How is parking?

There is a good amount of on street parking in the area.

Are they taking reservations?

No reservations. It's first come first serve! Show up early and enjoy the amazing food!

Do they take reservations somewhere?

Hi, unfortunately we’re on a first come first serve basis and don’t accept reservations

Do they have a full bar?

Yes they do ! 🤗

Do they have bottomless mimosas?

No but we do serve mimosas by the bottle to save a few dollars!

Are you open on Christmas?

Yes :)

Is this place pet friendly?

Yes, on the patio

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We had an amazing experience at Trust for a birthday brunch! We made a reservation for 10:45 and…read morewere seated very prompted. All of the staff including the host, our server, and the food runners were incredibly kind. The sticky bun was deliciousssss -- definitely a must have! We enjoyed a few cocktails and order the skillet, rolled tacos, and chilaquiles. We all enjoyed our dishes! I will definitely be coming back to enjoy a brunch and likely to try out the dinner menu as well.

Our waiter learned it was our first visit to the eatery, and recommended we try their…read more"off-the-menu" tasting menu. "2 dishes per person," he promised--we were game. He mentioned they'd course the dishes out, 2 at a time, ensuring each of the dishes were paired intentionally. Beet Salad From someone who's not easily impressed with vegetable-led dishes, this was delicious. This dish was visually vibrant, and the flavor mirrored that vibrancy. The beets themselves were stunningly soft, even juicy I'd say. It's root-y flavor was ever-present, but it never became unwelcome on the dish. "Fragrant" is another word we all used to describe the plate, with the fresh mint and succulent citrus fruit widening each our eyes. Sweet, savory, fresh and...creamy. This salad sat on top of a delightful carrot labneh, which provided a creamy element further elevating the dish. It brought a bit of tang to the salad that I appreciated. Finally, there was a crunchy detail (which we know I love) from intelligently included pieces of pastelli--a Greek treat made from sesame seeds and honey, and that sweet crunch fostered the table's excitement. Trust was firing on cylinders early, strong start. Hamachi Crudo Insane. I'm a big fan of the amount of flavor that's packed in such a delicate dish. Off rip, you're met with a visually exciting dish. Red, green, and purple from the thinly sliced pepper, cucumber, and radish pop right off the dish. Bright colors and exquisite execution, placed in a circle to match the shape of the dish, had each of us salivating. With the first taste, the crisp bite of fresh cucumber catches your senses immediately, and then subtly spicy, cream sauce. It was aguachile blanco--my first time having the blanco variant. The flavor was stupid, I struggled to describe it's uniqueness. The Mexican flavor profile was proliferated by fresh cilantro and thinly sliced radish, followed with a textured salsa seca. The light nature of the dish paired pristinely with the beet salad. Now, these next two dishes were an exciting 1-2 punch in showing you exactly what Chef is all about--that signature wood fire Wood Grilled Cauliflower I always eat my vegetables, but I rarely enjoy them. They're two for two in accomplishing that feat. In a bowl lined with curry, they served up a healthy helping of cauliflower that showcases its smokiness first. With that first bite, you taste the fire quickly, but what surprised me most was how soft each piece of the veg was. The curry and smoky flavor from the wood fire paired deliciously. Though, my favorite aspect of this delivery was the inclusion of raisins and fresh mint. This was a new combo for me, and it delivered. The sourness from the raisins and the cool, herbaceous qualities of the mint cut right through the charred flavor. A beautiful contrast. As we continued to dismantle the plate, there was a familiar flavor that we all recognized but couldn't identify. Maybe it was the serrano aioli or the black lentils. Either way, we all enjoyed this one. Wood Grilled Octopus This was a favorite of mine, but I was alone in that regard. While nobody disliked the dish, the table had mixed reviews. For me, this was perfectly cooked. The texture of the octopus was ridiculous with a cooking technique that created a crispy exterior while maintaining a tender bite. The smokiness didn't shy away here either. I mean damn. Most weren't a fan of the pepperoni, but fresh, ground meat added a rustic flavor pop that satiated my palate. It held that beloved pepperoni flavor, but this style allowed for it's flavor to spread across each bite. What made this dish unique from any other octopus I've had was the addition of castelvetrano olives and legumes. They both brought an interesting flavor and texture element that surprised me. Lastly, the salsa verde served as a perfect sauce, providing an element of moisture that complimented the charred features. Well done. After round two is when shit got real. Crab Fried Rice OH SHIT. WTF. One of the best rice dishes I've ever had. This is one we all wished was much much bigger. Despite the name, this dish includes chunks of incredibly juicy, wood-roasted lobster that there was never going to be enough of. The crab was shredded and could be found in each bite of plump rice, providing a pleasing flavor. Both a lemongrass emulsion and Thai chili were included, offering a wonderful duality of zest and spice. I thoroughly enjoyed the basil and cashew elements as they created some extra variety in flavor and texture. Not much else is needed for me to say, it's a must order. Char Sui Glazed Brisket OH SHIT. Back to back hitters, and they paired... There's sadly a character limit, but tap in and read the rest of my review for free on my Substack: Still Chewing https://stillchewing.substack.com/p/herb-and-sea

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Trust - Interior

Interior

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Bacon chop

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Juan Jasper kitchen & Wine

4.7(148 reviews)
1.5 mi•Golden Hill
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My girlfriend and I decided to give Juan Jasper a try, and we had a great time. We really enjoyed…read morethe wine, and the food was just as good. Most of the dishes were perfect for sharing, which made it fun to try a little bit of everything together. The standouts for us were definitely the pear and blue cheese cabbage salad and the Spanish-style ham and cheese sandwich. Both were packed with flavor and ended up being our favorite dishes of the night. The service was very friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed, and everything just came together for a really enjoyable afternoon. We sat outside and it was perfect. We'll definitely be coming back soon to work our way through more of the menu.

No reservations needed, just patience. We arrived and…read moreenjoyed a bottle of red wine while we waited for a seat. Ordered a seasonal salad and deviled eggs. Not a fan of chorizo, in the devil eggs. But still a table favorite. Then we picked some steaks from the butcher next door and they grilled them perfectly along with a side. You can't wrong with carrot and fries! But don't forget the Mac n cheese. Along with another reasonably priced bottle of red wine. And you just have to order the burger, it's the best! Staff were great! Cozy place for two, a little crowded for more. Cash is always best, but you can't Zelle or Venmo.

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Juan Jasper kitchen & Wine - Wall of wine

Wall of wine

Juan Jasper kitchen & Wine - Scallops specials with a glass of wine and Pellegrino.

Scallops specials with a glass of wine and Pellegrino.

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