Not my first time here, but definitely my most pleasant visit yet! :)…read moreJesse and Roxy were amazing and so helpful! Great service, great attitudes, all around 10/10 experience. Thanks ladies

Shout out Cody for making our experience amazing! Our friend had the best birthday ever thanks to…read morehim! Messy ice cream sunday was the best surprise! Be back soon forsure! Much love Toasted!

Service was phenomenal and the food was amazing. Highly recommended!!! Great menu selection, so…read morehard to pick and need to come back for more. Colin, our server, took incredible care of us!

**** We brought…read moreout-of-town family here for a thank-you lunch before their drive home to Santa Clarita, and Beach Break delivered. It's a true Oceanside classic, with surfboards everywhere, a laid-back vibe, and portions you could share. **What we ordered:** - **Coffee cake:** Get a slice for the table. It's moist and buttery, with a thick cinnamon crumb and a sweet glaze drizzled on top. - **Chile verde omelet (mine):** Tender pork machaca and melted cheese, smothered in homemade verde sauce and topped with sour cream and fresh pico, over crispy golden hash browns. It had great flavor and a little kick, and it was exactly what I wanted. - **ABC omelet:** Fluffy and packed with crispy bacon, avocado, and melted jack and cheddar, served with well-browned homestyle potatoes. It was simple and done right. - **Corned beef hash:** Generous shredded corned beef, crispy potatoes, peppers, and onions, topped with melted jack cheese and a perfectly fried egg. - **Awesome omelet:** Loaded with shrimp, crab, scallops, and bacon, served with a giant crispy potato pancake. It's the splurge, and it's worth it. - **Fish tacos:** Grilled mahi piled high with lettuce, pico, and a fan of fresh avocado, with a crisp side salad. Service was friendly and quick even though it was busy, and the wait was well worth it. **Tip:** Weekend mornings get packed, so arrive by 11 and put your name in. Prices are fair for the amount of food, at about $15-20 per entrée. Family-owned since 1988, and it shows. We'll be back.

How do you know you picked the right place to eat? Sometimes you just know before you even walk…read morethrough the door. First, you pull up and see people standing outside waiting for a table. That's usually a pretty good sign. Second, while you're waiting, an older gentleman walks in and is immediately greeted by name. "Good morning, Doug! We'll get you a seat." A few minutes later, I'm sitting at the counter, and who sits down next to me? Doug. Before he can even get settled, his coffee is already being poured. Everyone knows his name, everyone says hello, and you can tell this guy is a regular. When the waitress hands me my menu, she looks over at Doug and says, "You don't need a menu, do you, Doug?" "Nope." "The usual?" "The usual." I love it! At this point, I'm thinking I've definitely picked the right place. Now, I'm sitting at the counter right next to the kitchen's food window, which might be the best and worst seat in the house. I'm watching plate after plate come out. Eggs, hash browns, waffles, pancakes, cinnamon rolls, breakfast sandwiches, and everything in between. It all looks incredible. So what do I order? What I really want is more time and a few extra days to try everything! But I had my eye on the banana nut waffle, so I went with that and a bacon and egg sandwich on an English muffin. The breakfast sandwich came out first, and it was delicious! While I was enjoying it, the waitress told me my waffle would be ready in about two minutes. Since I could actually see the timer on the waffle maker from where I was sitting, I knew she wasn't kidding. Somehow, I timed my sandwich eating perfectly. I took my very last bite, and there it was, my breakfast dessert! Seriously, why don't more breakfast places serve banana nut waffles? They're one of my favorites, and this one did not disappoint. Absolutely delicious! I was so focused on my food that I completely forgot to see what Doug ordered. After all, the staff already knew, so I figured it had to be good. I finally looked over, and he was about halfway through his breakfast. Turns out Doug is a classic breakfast kind of guy. Scrambled eggs, sausage links, hash browns, and toast. Nothing fancy, just a good old-fashioned breakfast. And judging by the way he cleaned his plate, I'd say Doug knows what he's doing. I absolutely love places like this. Great food, friendly staff, a busy atmosphere, and regular customers who are treated more like family. This is exactly the kind of place where I could see myself becoming a regular, just like Doug. Unfortunately, I don't live here, so I'll have to settle for coming back whenever I'm in town. The biggest problem? It's going to be really hard not to order the exact same thing next time because it was THAT good. But I still need to try the stuffed hash browns and that cinnamon roll I kept seeing come out of the kitchen. One last thing. They even sell Don's Country Kitchen T-shirts! I watched two people buy them while I was there. And you know what? I'd proudly sport a Don's Country Kitchen shirt myself if I didn't already have a closet full of T-shirts. Great food, great people, and the kind of neighborhood breakfast spot that makes you wish you lived closer. Doug, if you're reading this, I get it. I'd be a regular too!

Came here for my daughters birthday after bday and the breakfast did not disappoint. The service is…read moreamazing. A must try is their cinnamon roll. Idk what they put in it but it is super addicting and fresh. I had a carne asada omelette and it nearly put me to sleep. Everything is made fresh to order and the ambiance is super relaxing. The biggest downside is the parking. All the positive; you have to come here and eat their food.

Rose Cafe is such a beautiful surprise! Went in on a Rainy…read moreDay & the Rib Eye Mac n Cheese did not disappoint. It's not too heavy & the perfect comfort food. They did not skimp on the rib eye. The Ube waffles is so perfect. Not too sweet. I got their rosemary coffee & it delicious! Highly recommend trying all of these.

Holy prices! It always surprises me how expensive places can be nowadays but that was my first…read morereaction when looking at the menu. Offers different coffee options and breakfast. I was really interested in the Ube waffle, and I ordered to go but it did not disappoint. Though it was 20 dollars, you do get a lot of fruits, whipped cream, and additions to the plate. It was big enough to share for my son and I. Service was great! They seemed genuine and friendly. Lots of smiles all around. Ambiance was pink and lovely. I like how they have events at the cafe. Seems like a nice place for groups

My husband and I stopped here for breakfast around 7:30am and what a cute spot! It's right on the…read morewater with beautiful views. Even on a cloudy morning, sitting outside on the boardwalk with the breeze was so nice. Parking was easy, everything was clean and really cute inside, and you order right at the counter. The adorable girl who helped us was SO sweet and friendly! We weren't sure what to order, so she helped us pick some of their more popular dishes and promised we wouldn't be disappointed. She was right! I got the Stratford Scramble and a mocha latte with oat milk. The scramble was a HUGE portion and delicious. Did it completely wow me? No, but I definitely enjoyed it! The mocha latte was SO good. Nuzz got the Chilaquiles Jalisco and his first ever nitro cold brew. He loved both! The chilaquiles weren't too spicy, and he said the nitro was different from any cold brew he's had before and almost creamy. But the COFFEE CAKE!! When they asked if we wanted toast or coffee cake, we both chose coffee cake and thank goodness we did Soft, sweet, icing drizzled on top and SO good. That is something I would 100% come back for! Beautiful location, friendly service, good breakfast and great coffee. Such a relaxing way to start the morning. We'd definitely come back! And next time, coffee cake again. No question.

To begin, this place is located at the Oceanside Harbor, which is a cute spot to walk around with…read morethe family, look at the boats, and enjoy the ocean. That's exactly what my family and I did before heading into the restaurant! The process was easy and convenient. When you walk in, you can grab your own menu, find an open table, and once you decide what you'd like, you place your order and receive a number. The fountain drinks, coffee, and tea are self-serve, which makes everything simple and convenient. Our visit was great! I ordered the chilaquiles, and they were delicious--flavorful but not spicy. My kids ordered chicken and fries, while my daughter got a hamburger, which she really enjoyed. Another thing I liked is that since you pay when you order, once you're finished eating, you can simply leave without having to wait for the check. I also want to give a special thank you to Tiffany, the manager. I accidentally forgot my wallet, and thankfully someone turned it in. Tiffany was extremely helpful and made sure I was able to get it back. I truly appreciate her and the staff at Stratford! Overall, I'm very pleased with the location, the food, and especially the customer service. My family and I will definitely be going back!!

My husband and sister stopped in here a day or so ago looking for something sweet to celebrate…read more They brought home 2 brownies, 2 tiramisu and a chocolate mousse. Oh my gosh how delicious!!! The tiramisu was amazing. I didn't personally try the other ones because they were for other people but I will absolutely be coming in soon for more!

Great TURNOVERS & COOKIES! O'Side Bakery is a local, cozy bakery with plenty of tables & chairs and…read moresweet delights. I originally walked in for a coffee and ended up getting mesmerized by a pumpkin turnover. It was flaky, mildly sweet, and had the fall essence of an authentic pumpkin treat. I highly recommend it while it's around! My Mom ordered a sea salt chocolate chip cookie, that was just as delicious! My coffee was just about right, the treats are the highlight here. The staff were pleasant, they're more introverted and mellowed out than most places. It's a neutral space with soft lighting and plenty of room to work or study in a calm zone.

Simple menu, done really well, with amazing prices!…read more We split a roast beef sandwich, and it was toasted to perfection and loaded with roast beef. The customer service was great, too. It has that little hole-in-the-wall feel that makes you want to come back. Definitely somewhere we'd return to for a casual, easy meal. Nothing fancy or elaborate, just good food done right!

I don't live in Oceanside, but found myself there finishing up a job. It was 2pm and I hadn't…read moreeaten, but I didn't want to stoop for fast food. I drop a few miles east of the freeway but was finding nothing. As I was driving, I randomly spotted two dudes sitting and eating at the side of a tire shop, at least that's what it looked like at first. Looking closer, I see the sign, "Come On Over Cafe". I thought, I just might! Pulled over and pulled up the internet and man, this could work out. As I found the place, it was next to a tire shop but it's it own deal. The menu looked great, but I was HUNGRY. 2 items stood out to my taste buds, either the Tuna Melt or the Italian sandwich. I asked the guy at the counter for his recommendation and he (and the lady) both offered their input. I pulled the trigger on the Italian, hot style. When I say that this sandwich slapped, I mean, it hit on at least 5 levels. Every sauce, ingredient, combination was 10/10. The bun was great, the meat was great, the sauces, I mean, I was blown away. I absolutely want to come back hear for a breakfast item. This was an absolute gem of a find. And to Cami B, who left a 1 star review claiming all the other reviewers are "extremely biased", that's how reviews work, Einstein! I'm biased towards quality, good taste and decent people. This place had all 3!

Communal Coffee is one of my favorite breakfast spots in Oceanside, and one of the biggest reasons…read moreis how easy they make takeout. When I'm craving a delicious breakfast made with high-quality, organic, whole-food ingredients, I can order online, swing by, and pick it up without dealing with the rush. It's the perfect option for busy mornings. That said, dining in is worth it too. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and just a great place to slow down and enjoy your meal. They also have a charming little gift shop with flowers and thoughtfully curated items that make the space feel even more special. With both indoor and outdoor seating, plus a dog-friendly patio, it's an easy place to meet friends or enjoy a quiet morning. Parking can be a little hit or miss, but in my experience, it usually hits. Whether you're grabbing breakfast to go or staying to soak up the vibes, Communal Coffee is always a solid choice. Fresh ingredients, beautiful space, and consistently great food make it an easy five stars.

I had a great brunch with my friends at this charming cafe! The ambiance was warm and inviting,…read morecreating a cozy atmosphere. The service was quick and easy! They also have a store selling merchandise and flowers, adding to the overall experience The food was flavorful and perfectly portioned for one person. I thoroughly enjoyed my choices: the caramelized bacon avocado sandwich and the salted maple sandwich. However, the drinks were a bit underwhelming. They lacked the expected flavor and didn't quite meet my expectations. They were still enjoyable, and I am hoping they can get their coffee even better soon

As a California kid, their California breakfast burrito does more than justice to the name. Came…read moreback home for a work trip and asked around for a good breakfast burrito spot, 10 out of 10 at this place. Great coffee, burrito and smoothie while watching the break across the street, all the vibes. Burrito: not pictured, couldn't hold out in time for the photo.

We stayed walking distance to Buccaneer Cafe and are so glad we made it a point to go Thursday…read moremorning for coffee and breakfast! Everything was delicious and it was a mixture of locals and visitors starting their day! We showed up around 8:30am and the line just never slowed, but you would never be able to tell by how quickly the drinks and food came out!! We would have loved to get merch from here but because it was drizzling early morning they put it away and said they would bring it out, but she never has a chance!! I mean, good for them! Bummer for us to not get a cool souvenir from our visit! Right across from Lifeguard stand #11 with lots of space on the shore to grab a spot with a towel or chairs to sit and enjoy your food and coffee. They do have a few picnic tables and the line of bar stools facing the street to be able to sit and eat there. If we are ever back in the area, this will be a must stop!

My wife and I brought our 11-month-old to Piper in Oceanside, and the restaurant made it a…read moredelightful experience for all three of us -- including an amuse bouche made just for the baby. Service was exceptional. Our server was genuinely kind and noticed small details about our family throughout the night, going out of her way to make sure everyone -- baby included -- felt taken care of. The ambiance is gorgeous. It's a smaller restaurant, but well appointed, with a visible open kitchen and bar that give it energy without sacrificing intimacy. It's family-friendly, but easily works for a date night too. Drinks were alcohol-forward and well made. Mine was similar to a very well-crafted old fashioned. For appetizers, we had the oysters and the pea soup. The oysters were very good, though the greens mixed in made them a bit tricky to swallow whole. The pea soup, on the other hand, was delicious. For mains, my wife had the sea bass and I had the pork schnitzel. My wife raved about the sea bass, saying it tasted a league or two above what the price would suggest. My schnitzel was equally delicious -- perfectly deep-fried, with vegetables on the side that cut nicely through the richness. Price came out to about $85 per person, which felt very reasonable given the quality across the board. All in, Piper is a wonderful spot for a special meal, whether you're bringing a baby or on a date night. Ambiance: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5 Drinks: 4.5/5 Food: 4.5/5 Value: 5/5 Consistency: N/A

Samantha at Piper inside The Seabird Hotel was absolutely wonderful! She made me the most delicious…read morestrawberries and cream latte and greeted my friend group with such a warm, friendly disposition. She went above and beyond by recommending that we have lunch on the rooftop at their sister restaurant so that, as out-of-towners, we could enjoy the beautiful ocean view. It was such a thoughtful touch and a perfect example of amazing hospitality. Thank you, Samantha, for making our visit so special. You are truly the best! We'll definitely be back!