Very laid back, friendly staff, good food and most amazing view - the ocean. Had the tacos (beef, chicken and pork) and they were very juicy and nicely flavored. totally recommend this place! read more

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Such a cute beachside coffee and breakfast joint with ocean views. Love there breakfast and coffee.

This place is a bomb spot! Great vegan and gluten free options, and it's across the street from the beach. It's located on the edge of a park too, so this would be a great grab and go picnic option :) read more

Saw they were open for sunset tacos and had to try it! The carne asada taco was AMAZING! read more

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"The food stand by the sea" Photo - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/buccaneer-cafe-oceanside?select=hBmc-8XqjyJk_rxLdzbBcw MC, had been telling me about the Buccaneer Café for a few months now since I had recently moved back to the OC. I happened to be in the O-side area one morning and I decided to take her up on her offer. (It seemed like I was been spending more time here than I do in the San Juan Capistrano/Dana Point area... 'And at the time, I probably did.) Hey, it's SoCal, there are lots of guh'roovie places to dine and explore, wash, rinse, repeat... 'And when you're done doing that, there's still more places yet. I was stuck in Solano County for the past couple years where trying to convince folks there that there's more to life than the drive-thru window and Hometown Buffet. Some people consider fast food, fine dining... 'Poor bastards. So glad to be back! I'm immensely grateful to live in an area where food and things to do are vast and varied. Variety is the spice of life, life's simply too short for $1 value meals & boxed wine... 'A bad day in SoCal, is better than most good days elsewhere. True story. (i.e. - "The big picture") Apologies, I digress but if you can't tell, I'm just very happy to be back in the south lands! Okay, back to the yelp*view! Buccaneer Café is the little food stand by the sea and from the people coming & going, business is good. With o'hana from the small country town, Hale'iwa, located on the North Shore of O'ahu, I'm always intrigued when I find a place that offers local kine grinds. It's a taste of home, my go-to comfort food. I was happily surprised to see loco moco on the menu. I was very tempted to go that route but BC is widely known for their breakfast burritos. So, I stuck to my usual approach @ first time visits, follow the yelp* compass to what the people are writing about, the breakfast burrito. The loco moco will have to be another day. (Linguica & eggs are another island staple, a plate or breakfast burrito with Portuguese sausage would be a great menu addition. - "Winnahs!") "Breakfast" Menu Board (8am - 11:30am) Photo - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/buccaneer-cafe-oceanside?select=t7zgZy-aQwCvpmy4YXqWZQ I wasn't terribly hungry, neither was MC so we decided to share a breakfast burrito which was plenty for the both of us. The burrito was good, loaded with eggs, big beautiful eggs... However, it could've use a bit more meat, nice portions. Breakfast Burrito ($7.25) - Three eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, home fries, cheddar & cotija cheese Photo - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/buccaneer-cafe-oceanside?select=mjOnldEHVnLENAu7CqWWzg Mocha ($3.45) - Okay; standard Ice tea ($2.95) - Okay; standard Grand total: Approx. $14 Nice menu offerings, fair prices, generous portions... Overall, a good value. Did I mention the view? That alone is worth coming for, a great way to start any morning! I say "fair prices," just as long as you're not getting a side of sunblock @ $15 a pop with your order... "Thar be pirates at this cafe!" (The law of supply & demand prevails. It doesn't hurt being the only one in the general area with THE only supply.) Photo - https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/buccaneer-cafe-oceanside?select=IzXerpeGWtjUkFXsUxDlYQ The service was alright, basic, "Hello, what can I get you?... 'Thank you. NEXT?!" Overall: 4 stars - Big Aloha! PS - Don't forget your sunblock, two breakfast burritos for the price of one! How hungry are you? "Hmm, you can starve on one hand or die from melanoma on the other?" They should offer a deal like a half soup & sandwich but instead half a breakfast burrito, a few sprays of sunblock, all for one low price! HA! Food: 3+ Ambiance: 5 (You're a mere 50' from the Pacific Ocean... 'Easy 5 stars!) Service: 3 Value: 4 read more

Their food is tasty, but their hours are not consistent sometimes they close an hr before or 2hrs before due "to being to crazy, or too many tourists" read more

Phenomenally Delicious and not over-Pretentious. Plus comes with great views and great vibes, what more can you ask for? Recommend keeping the fries in your burrito and the peanut butter swirl in the açaí bowl. Don't be deterred by a long line, they are incredibly fast. And that's extremely difficult to do and still deliver top quality eats. Go there. Do it. You're Welcome. read more

The food was very good. I had the chicken verde breakfast tacos. However, while I was there a woman showed up angry that she had to wait for a refill on her coffee. She proceeded to throw her coffee over her shoulder. The staff was extremely nice to her, asking her to wait and called her by her first name. The woman proceeded to yell at the staff. I believe this establishment should refuse to serve her. As she clearly bothers them and the customers a lot. The woman also yelled at me when I told her that she needed to stop being a child. read more

This brunch place is absolutely amazing! I've lived in San Diego 19 years and just got to try this on a date with my husband. We were beyond impressed. Everything was so flavorful and cooked to perfection! Definitely recommending to everyone we know. We got the kitchen sink burrito and the carne asada breakfast taco read more

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Although the location is right of the beach and perfectly placed behind the local park. The Buccaneer Cafe has little no seating. The customers service was non existent. After you purchase your meal. They don't give you a ticket nor do they put prices on the menu. After you purchase your over Priced meal. They don't call out your number from your ticket because they do not give you one. They butcher your name or a name that sounds like yours till you get the courage to go ask. My smoothie the " Matcha Antioxidant " not only was the lid clearly made for a boba straw. They give you a pencil lead style's straw. Even then I finished my beverage before I got my food. And the establishment was not busy. The complementary water tasted as if they took the salt out of the ocean water and put it in a cup. The " Kitchen Sink " an average sized burrito. It was an 3 meat burrito, all 3 meats were over cooked. The eggs felt undercooked and the tortilla was extremely stale one could definitely tell it was not properly stowed away correctly. Overall : Location - 8.3/10 Service - 2/10 smoothie - 6/10 burrito - 3/10. read more

Yum! I'm a visitor from out of town about once a year. This place has awesome breakfast burritos and coffee. Todays special wasn't the best though guys - maybe stay away from the lavender white mocha hahaha. The thought was exciting but the taste was like I was drinking a cleaning solution. Everything else has been excellent though, including the service! read more

A must when in Oceanside. Great breakfast items that are fresh and super yummy. Be prepared to stand in a long line but the wait is worth it. I ordered the vegan breakfast burrito with chorizo and it was delicious. Parking can be challenging. Iced coffee satisfied the tastebuds and thee ocean view is a delightful bonus. read more

Love this place great coffee and food right on the beach plus you have your stable of "I want to be a surfer" surfers hanging about but they're really just talking about nonsense which fits with the vibe of Oceanside I agree with some other reviews of I'm sitting here it's 810 am and they're still not open but if you're not in a rush like most people aren't in this town then it's a great place to grab a morning coffee and snack. read more

I'm a huge fan of this place. Not only because of the IDEAL location, but also because the food is GOOD and the service is always great and friendly. I've tried probably 75% of their menu and never encountered anything I didn't like. They recently switched chefs and the food is still pretty great. My favorite? Their breakfast burritos. They are ginormous and I always have to make a co-worker split it with me. Eggs. Potatoes. Cheese. Bacon. None of those ingredients are skimped over either. One thing I haven't tried is their coffee cart. One day I will! If you're wanting a beach to set up camp, you should chose it so you're next to this place. Nothing better than realizing you're hungry and seeing a cafe behind you, ready to serve delicious food. read more

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I've never been so torn between giving four or five stars... maybe I'll come back and add one more, this place is great. Its Sunday morning, you want some good breakfast and somewhere to chill with the pooch in the sun. Here you get to people watch and check the surf.. what more is there to a mellow Sunday morning? The food is delicious, prices are very fair, the staff is friendly and everyone is just in this great mood that you get from sun, surf and great food. Bonus points for the name of one of my fav offerings there.. the "Bucc Muff" a McMuffin style dish that is delish. Thats it, back to five star status. Scope it out on a sunny morning, I love taking people here I look like I know all the best spots when we walk over to this place. read more

Buccaneer Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

Went here today for the 1st time after walking and driving by it only like a million times !! Wow! What a gem I have been missing out on . I ordered a breakfast burrito , a açai smoothie , and a pancake plate . All where absolutely great and tasty . The smoothie was AMAZING!! Next time I want to try the loco moco and avo toast . Both the employees and the customers were all friendly and happy . And one last thing ...... THE VIEW ! How could you beat it!?! read more

I love this little shack cafe. Great smoothies, lates, and amazing breakfast burritos. The salsa they use perfection! The wait was long to order and pick up food but they served the drinks promptly. It's a holiday weekend so expected. Just need another register, but then again they may be able to keep up on the orders. Beach across the street, park in the same parking lot. A great day for Ocean waves, park with the kiddos, and great eats. read more

We always come down here when we go camping at the RV park but we were so disappointed at the buccaneers cafe employee's in the back cooking are food they were not wearing any masks around the food that we were eating that's against the CDC rules and policies that's how we get Covid-19 and Die please follow the rules and help stop spreading the virus thank you read more

My stars are almost exclusively for the location which is unbeatable. Get up from your table and walk about 20 feet across the street and stick your toes in the sand! The service is always very friendly and familiar - the employees seem to really build a relationship with their regular customers. I haven't made it for breakfast so far, I always seem to miss it by about 30 minutes, but I've had lunch there a few times. I've tried the crispy chicken sandwich (which is on the "healthy lunch" menu... while I don't agree that it's healthy, I still ate it!) and the Boca burger. Both were decent, nothing spectacular. The one thing I'd suggest to make the Boca burger better would be to crisp up the patty because they drown it in mayo, mustard and ketchup unless you request otherwise, and it ends up being a soggy mess. Overall, I highly recommend Buccaneer Cafe for an easy, laid-back meal on the beach just about any day. Great little part of Oside. read more

I got the bacon breakfast burrito and my wife got the privateer açaí bowl. Both were extremely delicious and handsome portions. My wife said she was "in heaven" the entire time. Location is wonderful and staff helpful and timely. read more

As a new local to the area, I highly recommend this joint! Their food is incredible, the salsa given with their exceptional breakfast burritos is to die for, and their employees are so kind! read more

Very solid local spot, especially if you are picking up and eating on the go. We spit the breakfast burrito with bacon. Half was plenty filling. It contains eggs, bacon, potatoes, and cheese. It has a good flavor but the red sauce they give you is the true star - great flavor and just a little bit spicy. The pancakes are very buttery and a huge portion. The outside eating area has a great ocean view but there were tons of flies around. There is also a fairly long wait and parking can be a bit tricky. Pro tip: ask for OJ instead of soda when using the check in deal read more

Absolutely love this place! A great way to start your morning and the food and drinks are delicious! Great service and food comes out within a timely manner. Great view and love that we can walk across the street and be at the beach! A little hard to find parking and seating is full quite often so there many be a bit of a wait for a table sometimes. If anything, walk across the street and eat it on the beach! I would definitely recommend. read more

Very informal, next to the beach. Friendly stuff. Limited choices specially for vegetarians. Delicious food. Thrash cans were overflowing. Disgusting bathroom. read more

Cheap, fast, in tune with the local way of life. For a quick breakfast hut across the street from a beach, it succeeds in its aim to be pirate's pit stop. Breakfast burrito was spot on, enchilada sauce on the side was great. Tables were wet and covered with sand, by what else would a pirate expect? Could have done without the shoeless beach bum who helped himself to coffee without paying and scratched his ass and head for 5 minutes while drinking beer in the kitchen area while chumming and bumming from the staff making my family's breakfast. But... again.. a true pirate's den, and they got an "A" from the state health board! So yay! Expectation leads to dissappointment. It is what it is, nothing more, and it's right outside your door. Like pirates. read more

Best Ham Egg Burrito I've had in years. Hidden Gem! We we're staying in Carlsbad and it was a quick drive over.

Delicious food! I liked this avo toast more than the Beach Plum Kitchen's avo toast which had been my all time favorite till now! Beautifully presented with plenty of avo. The added tub of house salsa was a win for my palate! To top things off, the cost is decent, friendly staff taking orders and a beautiful view of the sea! read more

Buccaneer Cafe - Avo slices on sourdough toast with reduced balsamic vinaigrette and a tub of house spicy salsa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

How can you beat coffee and breakfast on the beach? This spot is kinda hidden unless you know about it and the line can be intimidating but it is so worth it!! Everything on the menu is good! read more

Look no further for AMAZING street tacos! I'm not really a fan of street tacos. The majority of the time they are overpriced and mediocre. However, that was not the case here. I tried their taco plate which included 3 "pick any" tacos, rice/beans, side salad, AND chips w/salsa. Every single bite was incredible! My husband tried their quesadilla and didn't love that so much. Pretty basic. Reason why I knocked off a star. Really though, if ever in Oceanside, stop by!! read more

Super stoked on the new take-over! Jenn's food is epic and keeps getting more and more impressive! From presentation to insane flavor combinations, this is by far, my favorite beach spot! It is obvious how much love is put into the food and vibe here! Plus, she is now doing sunset tacos on friday evenings with a vegan option!! Heck yes!! read more

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What a great place. The food, the coffee the view of the ocean - seriously, what is not to like. The people are amazingly friendly as well . We have come for just coffee and smoothies and now breakfast - and it is amazing. The breakfast taco, the sandwiches and the açaí bowl - I recommend them all. read more

staff is so sweet and i got my bowl pretty fast for how busy they were. it ''twas a delicious açaí bowl read more

Buccaneer Cafe - Privateer Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

Friendly staff, good coffee. Excellent breakfast. Tasty, freshly made salsa....yum. My new favorite breakfast place. They even have a barrista bar out front should you care to partake in a latte or capuccino. Free parking in the back adjacent to the park or on the street. Get there early as parking can be difficult past 10 AM. They are open M-F from 8 AM to 2 PM during the Summer months and only open on weekends during the Fall & Winter months. read more

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One of my favorite spots in South O. Perfect location to eat by the beach, enjoy the sun, and take the kids to the playground. Simple menu, reasonable prices, super casual, and coffee bar on site. Love their Breakfast Shredded Beef Tacos! Limited seating, but can always sit on the beach or playground area. read more

Perfect breakfast spot. Breakfast sandwich and the loco moco rock! People are chill and food is healthy. Only challenge is parking and getting a picnic table. read more

Had the breakfast burrito sausage bacon potato and sour cream no egg the best ever. Almost went back for another. Best food here. Thanks Well one burrito before we go home just as good read more

Buccaneer Cafe - breakfast burrito the best sausage, bacon, potatoes, sour cream, no egg. Could of ate a second one good food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California

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As a local in oceanside I highly recommend this place for breakfast! Right across the street from the beach, it's the perfect beach breakfast spot. I love the acai bowl and the breakfast burrito! read more

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Back door is open music blaring but cafe still isn't open. Stayed here 15 minutes past open and couldn't wait any longer. I stayed longer than others but still it was too long to wait without any ETA or heads up from the people maybe 10 feet from us inside. I just don't get it. Will update if I come back. read more

I feel so fortunate to have found this gem. I got a yummy breakfast burrito. I was bummed when I finished my last bite, I didn't want it to end! I do wish the customer service experience was a little more welcoming. We asked for napkins and got a frustrated eye roll as napkins were slammed down. Maybe the person was having a bad day, who knows. But seriously their burritos are amazing! read more

A must when in Oceanside. Right across from a little surf break and perfect spot to grab breakfast burritos and tacos. Delicious red and green salsas - make sure you ask for sides! read more

Buccaneer Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oceanside, California