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    Curbside Cafe

    4.1 (677 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Karen L.

    Still busy two years later. Came in for breakfast on a Saturday. Service was good and the food good. They give you enough food that my friend and I split an omelet and potato's. My daughter got the gravy and biscuits and wasn't crazy about it. She said the flavor was off. We are from the south so we hard to please when it comes to our gravy and biscuits. She enjoyed the rest of her meal. I also tried the cinnamon cake that my daughter said everyone raves about. Sorry, it was just okay. I must have a fussy taste buds today. The restaurant is cozy. Will come back again next year. Jan 2026

    Mandy F.

    Curbside Cafe is a local gem. Housed in downtown Vista off Michigan. Plenty of parking around. I really like how simple, traditional, and sweet this place is. Reminds me of going to a loved grandmothers house, whose friends and family tend to gather at because she's so welcoming and has delicious food. I noticed Sandy being so kind and helpful to customers just arriving, even helping to bring a high chair or to help carry things for moms (myself included). Seems like there are loyal and regular customers as the staff will have their orders memorized. I love the Monte Cristo. There's few places that make it right and this place does. I got a side of scrambled eggs for the baby as well. There's definitely other items to try such as their famous cinnamon roll. They have a full coffee bar, soft drinks, etc. Definitely one to try at least once. Great service and selection of food. Also, they support the local arts as several paintings are on the walls for sale

    American breakfast
    Victoria W.

    First time here this morning. Our server was very friendly, & service was excellent! I had huevos rancheros, hubby had traditional breakfast. Sat outside, nice cool morning!

    STEAK and EGGS with hash browns and sourdough toast -- you gotta be quick if you want a photo of Wyatt's breakfast
    Scott T.

    CURBSIDE CAFE is a solid breakfast place. the lunch menu's available all day but it's difficult for me to get excited about a burger and fries at 8 am. I'm more of a cold, leftover pizza in the morning kinda guy. my SMOKED SALMON and EVERYTHING BAGEL was perfect. the bagel was nicely toasted, the salmon was plentiful, and the tomato was ripe. need to dial down the mandolin for the red onions. perfect thickness for a hardy cheeseburger but a bit overwhelming for a salmon bagel. had to beat the capers off with a stick. whoever built the plate, really, really likes capers. the wife unit's VEGETABLE OMELET (cheese, spinach, broccoli, bell pepper, and onions) was also excellent. hash browns were nice and crispy (not a fan of hash beiges) and weren't cooked so far ahead they turned into potato jerky. the boy ordered the NEW YORK STEAK and EGGS. when you're a Yelper, you gotta be quick when dining with a nineteen-year-boy if you want a photo. also, always a good idea to stay a safe distance from his plate or risk losing a finger. ate with one of the wife's brothers and his wife, one of her sisters, and her mom. can't beat good food and a surplus of breakfast drama to start your day.

    Lucy M.

    Cute breakfast and brunch spot in vista village. The food is good and prices are very reasonable. Definitely a local spot! Service was great. Love it.

    Love the little outdoor patio
    Kyle D.

    This is a cute little community style breakfast place with a traditional mom and pop style vibe! We were greeted right away! Table for two offered inside or outside. We chose outside! I got an iced Carmel coffee! It's like heaven in a glass! Honestly haven't even gotten the food yet and so impressed! We are new regulars now living about a mile away. The server was so kind and professional!

    Cinnamon roll
    Alice H.

    Nice local breakfast spot with interesting art (that's for sale) to look at while you have your meal. The person who greeted us and sat us did not smile and seemed to be having a rough morning but the rest of the staff were friendly and after our meal one of them offered a small toy to our son (he got a glow stick) food was good. The cinnamon roll was a gigantic! We shared it amongst the three of us and still had leftover!

    Crab Cake Benedict
    Alyssa T.

    A great place to get comfort food for breakfast in the Vista area. There is street parking and a couple of small parking lots near the restaurant. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. All of their staff is extremely friendly and made us feel very welcomed. We made it early enough to be offered the early bird special menu. It's a pretty good deal, but the regular prices aren't too bad either. The food came out fairly quickly and they're very generous with the portion sizes. The food was of good quality and had good flavor. They have a fairly big variety on their menu and we enjoyed the food that we ordered.

    Pancakes and biscuits and gravy missing the eggs.
    Jarid G.

    I ordered 2 pancakes and some biscuits and gravy to go. the biscuits and gravy is supposed to come with 2 eggs(I ordered scrambled). Got all the way home in Oceanside and discovered that I didn't get any eggs :( pretty sad about it.

    Jane K.

    Lovely cafe with outdoor tables serving tasty dishes like salmon Benedict and scramble. Serves mimosas and we walked up at 10 min before close and they took us in - met John the owner. Super nice guy . Coming back for the bratwurst, soup and cinnamon rolls :) the locals said these are the best!

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    I love the potato pancakes and apply butter and sour cream. So yummy! Great service as well!

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    wonderful service food outstanding.monte kristo send me one free i would like that i'm 83 and can't go out thank you much fl

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    Me and my wife come here all the time I've brought friends good prices good food. They charge for coffee though, kinda weird.

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    3 years ago

    Food was really good. Service was amazing. Sat outside on a chilly day so can't say much for ambiance. We will come here again.

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    Great food with large portions, enough to save for later for me with great service , not fancy a fancy restaurant but just right.

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    Very good breakfast. And very friendly service. Very quaint ambiance. Will definitely come again

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    Service not good I waited to much for been seating, and food wasn't good salty chilaquiles with little steak maybe half oz for what we paid

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    Cosmic Bloom is the real deal--legit coffee lovers doing there thing with a fun, well-curated brand…read moreand shop. The store has a unique vibe, with old VHSs playing, a giant astronaut mural, tech decks, and other knickknacks. This shop has become a gem in the heart of old Vista, a community-oriented space serving some of the best brews and espresso experiments in north county San Diego. Try their cortado, "youniverse" cold brew, or cappuccino. They also serve a bunch of single serve clever drip coffees, loose-leaf teas, and even kombucha! Whether you're a coffee lover or just interested in cool spaces, be sure to check out this shop while you're out and about in Vista! Update: Been back several times since my original review. Still love this place's vibe, aesthetic, and attention to quality. Every drink is really good, and they are serious about their coffee and brewing. I've bought a couple bags of beans from here and they were great as both hot espresso and cold brew. Come by and support Vista local!

    Dear Yelp Community,…read more First time visiting today. Small shop along old downtown Vista, so great location (and next to a theater playhouse). Interesting interior, with items to explore, from older comics, older books, older VHS films. There are also games, and mini skateboards on the table to play with. Service was good, and friendly staff. Food runs out and/or stops early afternoon. I enjoyed my hot cortado with whole milk. Well wishes. Sincerely, Anna

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