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    4.2 (159 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Tuna on croissant
    Stanley R.

    The family decided to brunch here last weekend. It is a street front breakfast/ brunch/lunch type spot with a health focused menu. There were plenty of flies on the sunny patio which was rather warm. We moved to the shade of the bar and I ordered a couple of Negronis for the girl and me. The gal behind the bar gave me a blank stare and told me she wasn't a bartender and I had to order at the counter but she would check. I never saw her again. No Negroni, no happy smile. The chicken salad croissant was okay the roast sweet potatoes were okay. Parking is a nightmare all day every day. They refused to put college football on the bar tv for me! We can all do better than this place!

    Avocado Toast with egg
    Maryellen S.

    Really nice vibe at Molly's They were playing 70's music and it was a nice change from the average dance-thumping vibe of San Diego restaurants near the beach. I got the avocado toast which was really pretty. I had a scone as well which was very good. The first bite of a scone is everything...it shouldn't be like a biscuit but more like a large cookie with a soft texture inside and crunchy outside. Nice patio area and friendly service.

    Breakfast Bowl - amazing!
    Lindsy H.

    Still my favorite spot in San Diego. I look forward to getting to come enjoy the food and coffee at Molly's whenever I'm in town. The menu has a lot to offer and they portions are wonderfully filling. The cold brew, lattes, iced coffee and hot coffee are really tasty as well. The cinnamon rolls are so hard to pass up, so if they have one, do not miss out! My all time favorite it still the Mission Beach Breakfast Bowl. It's filling and full of so many good things. The outdoor patio, indoor space or even upstairs - there isn't a bad seat in the house!

    Carissa P.

    We had a large group, 11 of us, for brunch. We made a reservation a few weeks ago, needed to change the time and after 3 calls, 2 voicemails and an email, never got a hold of anyone. When we showed up at our original reservation time, we checked in and the girls at the counter seemed very confused that we had a reservation and just nonchalantly said "yeah we can do 11" and asked if we wanted a server or counter service. We figured 11 girls individually ordering counter service would be cumbersome for them, so we requested a server and headed upstairs to the rooftop area and the girl helping us put our tables together seemed a little annoyed to be helping us. Once we were sat, service was great. Very attentive, but on top of drinks, gave some off menu recommendations. She was great! I had the breakfast sandwich, which was bacon, egg, cheese, pickled onions, a harissa spread and I added avocado. It was huge and delicious! I also had an espresso martini which was perfectly balanced. Not too strong or too sweet. Most of the other ladies had the shashuka or breakfast sandwich and I didn't see too many plates with anything leftover so we all enjoyed our meals to say the least. The last thing to note is the view. If you can snag a rooftop spot, I highly recommend as the view is just so much better up top. Oh, and definitely start with a cinnamon roll, they're heavenly!

    Egg White Frittata
    Kim R.

    I am very impressed by the breakfast here. I ordered the Egg White Frittata. It was delicious and felt very light. I also got the matcha with vanilla and caramel and it was made perfectly. Service was good. You order from the counter in the back and pick a seat. Tad bit confusing when you first walk in since they are located in the back and no one was at the bar to greet you. The ambiance is very beach bohemian vibe. Loved the patio upstairs. And plenty of seating downstairs inside and out on a shaded patio. No beach views but nice little walk to the actual beach. Parking was pretty easy as it's a week day in the AM.

    Blueberry Lemon Muffin
    Dan M.

    This was a café that had a rooftop patio along with other outdoor seating available too. They had a number of baked goods to choose from and a few brunch items as well as a bar. The staff was patient as we took some time to order at the counter. I had a blueberry lemon muffin ($4.75?). It was unreal. I am not a big fan of muffins, but this was very tasty. There was a lemon curd filling and a crumble on top. It was a nice compliment, and it was well apparent that it was fresh based on the feel, smell, and look. Will I go back? Easily.

    Hungry puppets
    Lawrence P.

    Stopped here during our bike ride around Mission. Cute spot with a nice large patio, which is mostly shaded. Got the shakshouka, tuna salad, broccoli salad, cauliflower, and Belgian waffle. Shakshouka was really good. Had a bit of kick to it. I added the bacon and was happy to see a giant slab of pork. The focaccia was nice and fresh, light. Tuna salad came in a nice buttery croissant. Nicely made and not dry like other places. As far as the sides, I'd skip the broccoli salad. Flavor was flat. Opt for the cauliflower instead. Belgian waffle was a Belgian waffle. Well made and simple. Cute spot to stop for breakfast, lunch.

    Egg, bacon and cheese sandwich.
    Dan D.

    First time visiting, we were going to just order to go but decided to sit at the bar and enjoy the vibe. We had expected the place to be packed for brunch, but we were able to grab a couple of seats at the bar with the coolest bartender. She made the meanest loaded bloody mary and took good care of us. We chose this place for the egg sandwich, we substituted sourdough bread for the croissant, loaded with bacon - so delicious. There were football games going on the TVs. What a great time.

    Don't order absolutely awful
    Jessica J.

    Great coffee, solid pastries, ok service, nah on the breakfast. The egg white "frittata" was like ground up broccoli and spinach no eggs no cheese and no flavor. The avacado toast was not like packaged "guac" with so freshness on top (which is what saved it) but the bread wasn't toasted and without the tomato and egg it would have been awful. The coffees were great from the salted cold from to the vanilla cinnamon. The lemon blueberry muffin was a nice tart muffin just the perfect addition of sweetness.

    Marjon F.

    Where to start with molly's! My husband and I go to Molly's at least 1 to 2 times a week since it is one mile from our house and we love their bakery! They're baked goods are prepared freshly at least once a day! This is one of my favorite bakeries and all of San diego, and I've been to a lot of the top and trendy ones! They do not cut corners and add so much TLC to each of their pastries. My favorites are the classic croissant, ham and cheese croissant, any of their scones, and they have a variety of muffins! The carrot cake muffin and blueberry lemon scone are some of my favorites.

    The Rooftop
    Megan M.

    We went to Molly's for brunch on the 4th of July before heading to the beach, and it was a great start to the day. When we arrived, the host offered inside, outside, or upstairs seating -- but didn't mention that upstairs is actually a rooftop! Definitely go for the rooftop if you can. We enjoyed singing along to the country throwbacks they had playing and were surprised the host didn't encourage us the check out the rooftop (instead of just upstairs seating). We tried a Bloody Mary (which came out quickly, with a mini grilled cheese and bacon garnish -- so good!) and an espresso mojito. I was a little unsure about the mojito being too sweet, but it was balanced and had great flavor. Our food came out fast. We ordered the paleo bowl and the breakfast burrito. The paleo bowl was super filling, and I was especially impressed with the tuna salad. The burrito was flavorful and unique -- definitely recommend both. Our server Turner was fantastic -- really attentive and made a great Bloody Mary. Note: The tuna has onions (I enjoyed but it doesn't say it on the menu)

    Alicia L.

    Molly's is an adorable beachside cafe with trendy brunch vibes and order at the counter service! They had great mimosas and the quiche was delicious! Overall the menu was very reasonably priced. I'll definitely be back to try their other brunch items!

    Mission Beach Breakfast Bowl

    Super friendly service and delicious food and one of the best lattes I've had in a long time. Love the ambience, I want one of the disco balls!

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    Forgot to make our order. Coffee was rushed and not good. Food was ok. Employees acted like we were bothering them.

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    Amazing pastries and excellent coffee. Highly recommend. We went twice while visiting mission beach. Great food and great atmosphere.

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    Single Fin Surf Grill - sriracha shrimp taco!

    Single Fin Surf Grill

    4.4(649 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    We were visiting from out of town and wandered into this place. The food and service were…read moreexcellent! I got the Blacks Beach Fire Burger and the Bondi Bloody Mary, both of which were delicious. They were also really understanding about my friend's shellfish allergy and did their part to keep her safe.

    While on a round trip to San Diego, this fun little town has so much to offer with various bars and…read morerestaurants along Mission Blvd. Single Fin caught our eye, and seemed like a chill bar & grill to try! As soon as you walk in you're greeted by the friendly bar tender, and are instructed to take a seat anywhere you'd like. The menu is available via QR code, and you order both your food and drinks at the bar. At the time we came in there weren't many people, but a crowd started gathering after about 30 minutes or so, which was nice! Our food came out - with a decent amount of wait time - and it looked great! We ordered a couple of cocktails from the menu as well, which we got right away. I had gotten something similar to an Espresso Martini, but the drink fell short in both the taste and the presentation. My beer battered fish tacos were good, but nothing extraordinary. I believed they lacked a bit of taste...perhaps seasoning? The jam burger on the other hand, extremely juicy and flavorful! The fries were nice and crispy & seasoned. Overall, the food and drink were a bit inconsistent, but it may also very well be the items I ordered. For that, I'm docking it one star, but again it may come down to my taste buds and previous items I've had from other grills. I'd definitely give it a try, again, and keep exploring their menu.

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    Moe's - Filet

    Moe's

    4.4(384 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Excellent selection of spirits (Top Shelf)!…read more Food was amazing. Steaks cooked to perfection. A bit on the pricy side, but worth it in my opinion. The duck was also cooked perfectly with a crispy seasoned skin that was spot on. We ordered the crispy mushrooms. Not what we expected but so good we ordered another dish with our dinner. We had the Basque Cheesecake and the Crème Brûlée. Both were outstanding. The restaurant itself has a rich mahogany feel and comfortable booths. Our waiter was always checking on us and making sure we had everything we need The family had a great first experience and will be back for more! Cheers!

    Moe's in Mission Beach is a must when you're in San Diego. What we love most is they're an elevated…read moresteakhouse but are a true neighborhood joint. Their locals are both actually local but also have many out of town regulars like us since so many travel to enjoy the amazingness of San Diego. We try to stay as close to Moe's as we can when we visit because they're in the perfect spot at the edge of Mission and the start of Pacific Beach where all the fun is. The food and cocktails are as good as the service. It's easy to chat up a new friend at the bar because their San Diego happiness is contagious. There were a number of new recipes on the cocktail menu this trip. They had me at "Party With Elvis." Although I was drawn to the fun name, the walnut-infused bourbon was too enticing to pass up, especially because they paired it with Montenegro (Amaro) and sweet vermouth. So it's a fancy Manhattan variation. It was delish!!!!!! Make sure when you go to the amazing beaches next time in SD, check out Moe's. You'll love the food and cocktails as much as the vibe. Salute @thejohnnycocktail Party With Elvis Walnut-infused Bourbon Montenegro Sweet Vermouth Tiki Bitters Orange Bitters Candied Bourbon Walnut

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    Caesar (no croutons)

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    Captain's Quarters - Enjoyable seating

    Captain's Quarters

    4.2(268 reviews)
    0.8 miPacific Beach
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    Updated review: somehow this place has managed to get BETTER. We just had the best experience ever…read more They got a new menu so I think it warrants an update as well. We brought a friend from out of town to enjoy this place, which they did! We are all currently sober so we got all their mocktails which was a good little variety! We got the Planet Hollywood, Amalfi Spritz, Ka Wai Olada, and a mocktail of our servers choosing (and he knocked it out of the park!). We also got the crispy cauliflower, ham and cheese bites, and mozzerella arancini. Everything came out beautiful and delicious! I'll run through everything. Planet Hollywood: absolutely stunning! Delicious and bright, everyone's favorite Amalfi Spritz: definitely need to be an aperol fan but overall beautiful drink Ka Wai Olada: tropical and refreshing Bartneders Choice: cucumber mint drink was AMAZING and exactly what is needed after a hot day, it should be on the menu!! Crispy cauliflower: everyone's favorite! So flavorful and crispy and the yogurt goes with it so well. Mozzarella arancini: delicious Ham and cheese bites: a little too small, kind of dry, but good flavors. Probably won't get again. Also HUGE shout out to our server who was absolutely phenomenal and made the entire experience amazing. We love sober options in a bar! I'm sorry your name is slipping my mind. But you made the experience! Will continue to frequent!

    Food: more tapas style than actual meal. Food tastes good and reasonable prices. Plenty vegetarian…read moreoptions. Loved the arancini and halloumi fries. Drinks: alright. Mango lassi was bright but reeked of egg. The 5 o clock in rio was a fav. The mai tai was the least fav. Service: slow. They appear to be very busy and short staffed esp at the bar. They missed a cauliflower entree and the drink took too long to come. They took it off the bill tho (thanku!). Ambience: nice! Pretty. See pictures.

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    Slowly Restaurant & Lounge - Bonfire Espresso Martini

    Slowly Restaurant & Lounge

    4.6(153 reviews)
    1.2 miPacific Beach
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    Private events
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    Stopped by on a Tuesday evening and it was pretty much empty. Would have been nice if they had a…read morededicated parking lot but most places don't. The obvious lots on either side are reserved for other businesses. Staff were very friendly - the perfect balance between helpful and leaving us alone. The only food complaint was the wings appetizer was a bit boring. Porkchop and cauliflower were cooked perfectly. Margaritas were good. Creme brulee dessert was perfect size for 2. I don't go to PB often and there's lots in this area but I'd consider going again. We thought the EDM playlist was unique and an unexpectedly good choice while still being plenty quiet for conversation.

    Great atmosphere, service, and drinks!…read more I've been on the hunt for a Pisco Sour and found myself at Slowly! Dropping by for drinks, we were seated on their patio beside a warm fire pit. I got their Patient Pisco Sour while my partner got the Pomegranate Mojito. The Pisco Sour definitely packed a punch! Quite strong, yet rich and palatable. The real star, however, was surprisingly the Pomegranate Mojito. Pomegranate happens to be one of my favorite fruits, and it's quite rare to find anything pomegranate flavored, let alone a drink! Tart and refreshing, this might just be my new go-to drinky drink.

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    Guava Beach - Healthy Harvest bowl

    Guava Beach

    3.9(657 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    This is a great local place. They have an awesome all day HH on Monday's. The house margaritas did…read morenot disappoint either. I ordered a mahi mahi sandwich to take home, and it was excellent. As was the Ahi tuna. The ceviche looks bomb so that's next on my list. My server was top notch and friendly. The best time to go is during the week when it's more chill. The weekend can get crazy, but I've never had a bad experience here. I love that the owner is from MN and keeps true to his Midwest roots by serving fried cheese curds!

    My sister and brother-in-law were visiting oour beach house on Mission Beach and we heard there was…read moretrivia on Tuesday nights and my sister and I are huge trivia fans. We got there for the start at 7:30 and the trivia was probably the best I have played. Fast and the host was great and it was over in two hours. We ordered a Cali' Cream pitcher of beer and after that a pitcher of Pizza Port IPA. $33 for the pitcher of Pizza Port "Ouch!" Seemed a little (Lot) steep. We also ordered a chips and salsa and the salsa was fantastic and the chips were warm. Really good. Nice atmosphere with a laid back group and our server was super cool. We really had fun, my only complaint would be the price of the Pizza Port Mongo beer. Next time I will try a taco on Taco Tuesdays, they had shrimp if I remember right.

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