We love coming to Honeys for the egg scrambles and the baked goods. The inside feels like a nostalgic diner in a good way! The counter service is great too, friendly staff always. read more

A must for breakfast especially if you're craving eggs. Friendly staff. The menus are at the door so look over before ordering at the counter. Take a number, find a seat and your order will be delivered shortly. The coffee and water is self service. Indoor/outdoor seating. Enjoy the view because this place is on a busy block. read more

Honey's Bistro - Veggie omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

Uh huh Honey!! I love this spot in Encinitas on the 101 - the food is fresh, tasty, reliable. It's just what you would expect from a lil' beach town brekky spot Honey's was renovated in the last couple of years and now has a more upscale, trendy vibe. Since the renovation, they decreased the amount of pastries they serve which is a bummer because they had THE BEST carrot walnut bran muffin (surprising right?!) which led me to my 4 star review because I loved that muff. Also, the multigrain pancake just wasn't spectacular. It was pretty dry and and too heavy on the cinnamon - it needed a lot of help from a pancakes best pal, maple syrup. Nonetheless, the food is generally still great. Eggs are cooked perfectly soft, the produce and baked goods are super fresh, the wait staff is helpful and attentive, yet chill (as one would expect in CA), and the coffee is plentiful and served with an array of fixings (stevia as well as oat & almond milk on tap). Def check out Honey's if you're looking for a great breakfast/lunch read more

Honey's Bistro - 2 Egg Breakfast + Potatoes Multigrain Pancake Side of 2 eggs & bacon California Scramble + Chicken Sausage w/ Wheat Bread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

I redownloaded the Yelp app just to write this review because of how bad the service was. I came here on the weekend with four other friends. Everything ordered was wrong: 1) they didn't bring the yogurt for my friend's fruit and granola 2) they forgot the bacon that I ordered as a side for my waffle (which also came out WAY later than the other dishes) 3) no butter was brought for the pancake. Things that were weird: 1) they left the BROWN banana peel on my banana french toast 2) the orange juice tasted like they chopped the oranges on the same cutting board as garlic and onions. Whenever we told someone we were missing something, they made us pay more (even though they got it WRONG to begin with at the register). They don't have many servers compared to the amount of people at a typical brunch restaurant. The only good thing I have to say is the food was alright, but the bad service was enough to make me never want to come back. And to put the cherry on top, for the customer service at a place called "Honeys," they really wanted to take advantage of their sweetness by starting their tip options at 20%. Bear in mind (pun intended)... its a self service spot, and you have to get utensils and water yourself. read more

This place is so rad! Near the beach and super delicious. I went here for their Valentine's Day special. I got their strawberry cotton candy mimosa and it was so sweet and yummy. The vibe is so cute, we sat outside and it was nice and refreshing. The service was easy! We ordered at the front desk, was given a number and food was delivered quickly. My husband ordered the pancakes and breakfast potatoes alongside eggs and bacon, and I ordered the chilaquiles both dishes were great and they have complimentary coffee for you as well. 10/10 this place is small but cute and scrumptious read more

Honey's Bistro - Strawberry mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Fun place for breakfast-we had the corn beef and the best multi grain pancake ever! Staff was very friendly

A little bit of a diner vibe. Pancakes didnt taste fresh and I cant stand when restaurants dont use real maple syrup. Service was good and Encinitas is a cute spot to walk around, i just think there are better breakfast restaurants nearby read more

This is one of the best breakfast spots I have been to in San Diego! Not only was the food delicious but the portions were super filling! The staff were very kind and helpful! It was very fast to sit and get food! It also wasn't too loud and a very fun environment with a good playlist playing. The bagel and omelet sandwich I had was amazing! 10/10 would eat here again! read more

Honey's Bistro - Inside seating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

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I have been coming here for a while now, it's the one place I would look forward to dining at for breakfast if I were in the area. I was here during the week with my daughters and we ordered the California scramble, the Italian omelette and the veggie omelette.all of them were pretty good but not as good as I remembered. Portion sizes have gotten smaller and what used to be a generous portion of potatoes along with your omelette, now was just a very small portion. There wasn't really much in the way of veggies either, I had the veggie omelette and honestly seemed like I didn't even get all the veggies listed on the menu and it was pretty bland at that. It was good but I have definitely been to better places for breakfast serving the same thing. read more

Honey's was fabulous! I had the days special, Chicken enchiladas, my friends had the fish tacos and tuna sandwich. All were great. We're definitely returning. The staff was lovely. read more

So sad. We had not been here in about 4 years. always enjoyed their reuben sandwich. not this time. it was awful. nearly inedible. the fault: first the meat was grisley, fatty, cut too thick. And very little meat, too. Every mouthful was bad. without exception. Not one decent mouthful. second, very little sauercraut. Almost missing in action. well, the fries were good, at least. good thing I have started not tipping at the cash register upon ordering. I'll do it in cash if I deem it appropriate. then the waiter comes to the table to take our plates -- and never asks the question: how was it? Well, he probably knows the answer, so why welcome the diatribe. This will be the last time we eat here. Too bad read more

We came in on Thanksgiving morning after the Encintas Turkey Trot. It was a busy morning and we were a party of 15. The staff could not have been nicer! Even with the chaos we brought, they took our massive order and got the food out quickly. The kids loved the chocolate chip pancakes and bacon. The adults loved the cocktails! read more

Came here for a late brunch on a Monday. We sat on their outdoor, dog friendly patio. We went inside and ordered our food. We both ordered the healthy veggie burrito and the pitaya mimosa. The food was brought out the same time the mimosas were, which wasn't the end of the world but I would've preferred the mimosa come out first. We came in 30 minutes before they were closing so I'm sure they we're trying to get out of there. The veggie burrito was super messy (the juice from the beans was super runny) and was just okay. There wasn't much flavor so we both drowned it in hot sauce. The fruit bowl on the side came with a wide variety of fruit and was yummy. The Pitaya mimosa came beautifully garnished and was delicious. The service was quick and they were very kind. Overall it was a good experience but I would like to come back to try something new and see if it's better. read more

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Great brunch spot! Portions were huge and the food was all great. During the colder months it's worth it to wait for indoor seating. read more

Honey's Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

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This place was so hyped on TikTok that when we were looking for a place it was a no brainer. Unfortunately our experience was not anywhere near what we were expecting. We stood in line and ordered and sat inside. The drinks were slow to come but it was a little busy so no worries. The drinks were actually really good when they arrived so that made everything worth it. Sadly that was all that was good there. We had a party of 4, and no one enjoyed the food they were served. The sandwiches were dry and unseasoned. The fries were cold and had zero salt. The chilaquiles were soggy and flavorless. The drinks and the nice servers were literally the only reason I have 2 stars. read more

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Everything was fantastic! The salmon Benedict looked great and tasted even better (sorry for not taking a picture, my phone was charging ). The employees were cheerful and helpful. I sat out on the patio since the weather was amazing. If you are in Encinitas, check this place out. read more

Truthfully I loved the way it was before remodel, but things change. More updated and nice to see coffee carafes returned/ at least some of them, and the service and food are wonderful. Got an omelet w my daughter last visit and enough to feed both of us. Ambiance lacking but good and service still excellent imho. read more

We came here, ordered one breakfast entree and split it. No regrets! The portion size to price made it all worth it. We ordered: 1.) Green omelette which came with a side of potatoes and toast The omelette was loaded with fresh asparagus, spinach, avocado, green peppers and onions and stuffed with feta cheese. Boy was breakfast a real treat! The potatoes and toast as well were perfection! The atmosphere here was busy and had a classic diner feel. The only thing is you have to order your food first at the counter and wait for it to be served to your table. The staff is very friendly. Next time we are in Encinitas, we will definitely come back here! read more

Honey's Bistro - Green Omlette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

This is my favorite breakfast place. They have always been consistent with a great service and great food. My go to orders are the salmon Benedict with cheesy potatoes or the avocado toast. They never disappoint! read more

Honey's Bistro - Top: Salmon Benedict with cheesy potatoes Bottom: Avocado Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

I really enjoyed this as a breakfast/brunch option! There are a few good places in the area and this competes well with them. I placed an order for pick up and got the corn beef hash Benedict. It was really good. You order at the register and then sit down. It is chill and had some outdoor and indoor seating options. read more

The coconut batter Nutella stuffed french toast was amazing! Next time I would ask for the syrup in the side as it gets a little too sweet for my liking. Also, tried their iced chai latte which was one of the best ive ever had. Their mexican mocha was also really good. Very friendly staff. read more

Honey's Bistro - Coconut Battered Nutella Stuffed French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

It was nice little breakfast place. The food was good( my friends both got egg Benedict which they commented it was delicious), but the side of potatoes was oily. I got Belgian waffle and Pancake which was very delicious, the waffle was okayish. The coffee options/variety was decent- we all got to drink different kinds and appreciated that. read more

I came here for my birthday brunch last year and it was wonderful! However this year was a different experience which is so upsetting. My birthday falls on July 4th which I know is already a busy day (I used to work at a restaurant, I worked Valentines day) and I know the struggle! However the service lacked and this place just isn't what it used to be anymore. It's completely lost its charm and friendly atmosphere. The food was great - no argument there. When I called 2 weeks ago to make the reservation, I was never told about needing to put down a credit card for a reservation. At all. The host didn't seem to know what he was doing so it was miscommunication on his end, but then it ended up faulting me + my party. And again, used to work at a restaurant so if I were told this, I would've done it without any hesitation. Was never told I would have to call and confirm (which my sister did yesterday anyway!!) but when I called the morning of to change the number of people attending, the manager otp was very passive in letting me know I never called to confirm and I never gave them a credit card. I told her nobody told me about a CC and my sister called to confirm and she replied with "yep but you never called back about it" ... ? I don't understand and the host never ever relayed any of this to me. She also said she would try her best to arrange a table if she could last minute and that there would be a 22% gratuity added to the party and no need to order at the counter since there would be a server. She ended up telling us to order at the counter after we sat there for 15 minutes with no service, no menus, silverware or water. Very confusing. Upon arrival as well (got there 15 minutes early) she was not super friendly (which again I understand it's a busy day, but still!). I'm usually very patient and understanding and never ever want to be a Karen in restaurant settings since I know how it can be, but for my birthday it was really disappointing. Pains me to write this review because I had a wonderful experience last year but unfortunately won't make my birthday brunch reservations here again. Good food though!! read more

An adorable cafe in a super cute and busy area right on the 101! There is a large menu to choose from, you order and pay at the door, then seat yourself. The Denver Benedict was wonderful, and the hot dirty chai with oat milk was super tasty. The pancakes and waffles are a bit on the pricier side, but very good and filling. The only food item we did not enjoy was the Salmon Benedict, everything on the plate was delicious except for the salmon itself. The homestyle potatoes were exceptionally delicious, crispy and flavorful! read more

I daydream about their French toast every day. Awesome food and the gals there always make me laugh. And they Made me feel really good about finishing my whole salad read more

Really cool spot! Awesome food options and great service! Right in the midst of a fun area. I would love to go back

Smoothies, yum. Açaí bowl, yum. Hot panini, yum. My job brought us here for a brunch. Every single one of us enjoyed our food. Decent portions. Decent price. Made fresh. Quick service. Nice workers. Recommend coming here for sure! read more

Honeys bistro food was good. I had a smoothie and a waffle really enjoyed it. Pictures are a bit deceiving as I did not see any morning cocktail options. They have a coffee bar though. Ambiance was nice we went there really early to beat crowds. Service is really good too. Polite and welcoming. I was expecting more due to Instagram post hence the 4 stars. read more

3.5 star I came here specifically for the corned beef hash and eggs and of course they were sold out. I may try this place again because the corned beef hash pictures look really good & then I can reevaluate. The place itself is pretty cute, they just remodeled it. They have indoor & outdoor seating. Expect a little wait (At least on Sunday) but it wasn't bad maybe 10 minutes. The eggs Benedict was average & on the smaller side. My wife ordered an egg sandwich & the stuffed French toast (With strawberries & cream cheese). She liked her entree choices. This place has good reviews & my friend (who's a Encinitas local) highly recommended this place. I thought I was going to be impressed. The stuffed French toast was the best thing we tried, but still it didn't blow me away. The service was good & the pricing is reasonable & the place has been around for quite awhile. I really expected more out of this place. I wouldn't say it let down- per say, but I was expecting a really good spot & to me it was average. If in the area again I would come back to try the corned beef hash. Till then, happy eating!! read more

Honey's Bistro - Classic Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

Honey's Encinitas Valentine's Day Yelp review Who says Valentine's Day comes 1x year. Today, Valentine's Day, my car drove me to Honeys, a signature breakfast/lunch spot in downtown Encinitas. I have had countless wonderful omelettes, waffles, pancakes, burritos and more at this lrestaurant for over two decades. But something was different today. I ordered a green omelette with spinach, asparagus, zucchini, and other greens along with home fried potatoes, sourdough toast and unlimited fresh brewed coffee from their coffee bar. They say we eat with our eyes before we take our first bite, and so when my plate arrived, I took a moment and just stared at the food... food that I have seen dozens and dozens of times, but today for the first time it wasn't simply food. It was poetry. The swirling confluence of circles, topped with a fan of green avocado, edible flowers, salsa-painted, stripes across the plate as if this were an epicurean Michelin star restaurant. So what's a guy to do other than ask the server if they hired a new chef. They had not. And so I became curious. I asked if it would be OK if I spent a moment to talk to the chef about this creation and so, without hesitation, the server beckoned the chef to my table. His name is Alex. He along with the other chefs said they wanted to make today special because it was Valentine's Day and poured their hearts into each dish. I shared how much I loved the food, but this was next level. I asked Alex if it would be something he might consider to extend his Valentine's Day love beyond just today. He paused for a moment, knowing that the extra care and attention was something his team thought would be special for the day, but then came back with this: "Thank you so much sir for calling me to your table. I appreciate your thoughts and you know what? I will I continue to cook my food with the same love today everyday. And so it is. Be love. Feel love returned. Share love. Happy Valentine's Day everyone read more

I had been wanting to try Honey's for a long time and finally was able to stop in before heading downtown for the game. The place far exceeded my expectations..food is delicious and a fun atmosphere. A little pricey, but worth it! Thanks Honey's! read more

I had breakfast for lunch and it was delicious!! My first time here and I was very impressed... excellent customer service, affordable, and great atmosphere. Definitely check out this Encinitas gem! read more

Honey's Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

Amazing food (best omelet!) and on a crazy busy Sunday they served us our food within less than 10 minutes. It was the best services and kind people read more

Stopped in with my boyfriend for some food. Pleasently surprised at the quality of food! Everything was so delicious and fresh! Definitely will be back to try their Benedict :) read more

Amazing food & great service we ate there every morning on our trip. Food was fresh, staff was fast & helpful. read more

I wanted a burger so we were headed for Hamburger Hut, but as we walked by Honey's we looked at the menu. They had a delicious sounding burger for a very comparable price, so we decided to stop there. Great ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating. Very gracious and nice waiter. The BURGER was AMAZING! I don't know where they're getting their meat but it tasted like literally a cut above. I can't have the bread or fries, and they accommodated me with a lovely little side salad. Would definitely go back and try other things on their menu. read more

Honey's Bistro - Burger adjusted with no bun. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Encinitas, California

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I ordered Salmon Benedict with fruit. Salmon was too salty, the hollandaise sauce was not right and poached eggs was close to hard boil egg. Fist time I tried this restaurant. Disappointed. read more

Good food. You have to serve your own water and coffee. Worth standing in line for. Nice variety and the price was right.

Just got a couple of iced coffees to go, but they were really good. I had a mocha and it was better than the chain places.

Food was really good. Service was great, very accommodating. Ambiance was super chill. read more

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