This restaurant offers the best view and ambiance, making it the ideal spot for a scenic dining experience. However, the food fell short of expectations, failing to match the restaurant's impressive atmosphere. read more

The salmon hash USED to be a five-star dish; now it's disappointing: softer, cubed potatoes, can-quality salmon mixed with heavy BBQ potato chip seasoning, and none of the feta, onions, cilantro, pleasant sweet flavor that USED TO make it great. Everything else is still good (staff, location, cleanliness, dog-friendly). For now, skip the salmon hash and try something else. read more

Coffee and drinks were great! We were not a fan of the fried chicken menu items ( ordered the chicken waffle and chicken sando) , both did not have much flavors go them. The chicken waffle doesnt come with syrup or any seasoning to it and the sando is just the lettuce, fried chicken, buttered buns, and a quarter of a pickle (with your choice of sides) service was nice, but beware they dont take apple pay. But the views and location is stunning! read more

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Nice ocean view from this little cafe. You order from the counter and they bring your food to your table. Food was good but nothing special. Dog friendly patio. There's a couple of high tables inside but the majority of the seating is outside. read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

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The best thing about this place is the view in the outdoor seating area. Very casual environment. The menu selection was okay. Service was a bit slow. We ordered the cheeseburger and a croissant. The burger came before the croissant because they forgot about it. Even after we reminded them, it still took longer than necessary. The burger taste was average. But I found a few hard pieces of something in my burger - maybe it was bone or cartilage. If I am going to pay close to $17 for a burger, I shouldn't be biting into hard pieces of anything. The yam chips that came with the burger were okay. So the food was disappointing. We will find another place to eat in Del Mar next time. read more

Great view and very yummy food would definitely come back and order the same food. Also had a great variety of drinks. read more

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Great spot for early breakfast after a long beach on the beach. I like their roasted tomato avocado toast! Staffs are friendly and feel welcomed. Added to one of my go to spots for breakfast. read more

This is a great spot for the view and to stay cool on a warm summer day. The patio is nicely shaded and there is plenty of seating. It is also dog friendly. You grab a menu at the register, check it out while you wait in line, then order and pay. They give you a number and call you to the bar if you're ordering coffee drinks, then they bring your food out to you. Food is decent and fairly good and very reasonably priced. You can get a lot of standard breakfast favorites, like avocado toast, eggs benedict, and other brunch foods. The fried chicken sandwich I had was quite tasty, with a napa cabbage slaw and pickles. All your favorite condiments like Sriracha, mustard, ketchup, mayo, Tabasco are available on a table inside. For a quick simple bite or a coffee and snack, you can't beat sitting outside at this spot. It's a great location and that's where all the value is, given that the food prices are quite reasonable for a town like Del Mar. read more

Don't get beers here, they are flat and gross. The server was confused when I asked for something clearly displayed on the menu.

Menu is so booorrrrring. Clean and cold beverage display case. Excellent outdoor location. Pleasant people. Don't let food be your priority... if you live to eat, you may be disappointed. If you eat to live - perhaps you'll be happy read more

I really love coming to the Del Mar Plaza (San Diego, CA). Amazing views and awesome ocean breeze. I was looking for something quick and easy in the area (in between appointments) and ended up at Pacifica Breeze Cafe. I visited in June 2021 and tried their Wild Mushroom Omelet (wild mushrooms, spinach, brie, and herb hollandaise). Food was pretty good but the location and views were amazing! Prices are really reasonable (order at counter, pick a table, put your number down, and food will be brought out to you when ready). ENJOY!! read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - WILD MUSHROOM Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

Food - very good. Service - poor. Forgot our americano. Didn't seem to care. No empathy or eye contact for that matter. It sucks to pay a lot for a meal, and tip on top of that for bad service. Will not return. This used to be our favorite place but not anymore. Bye read more

This is a small outdoor café serving breakfast and lunch items in the heart of Del Mar. It's the little sister to Pacifica upstairs in the Del Mar Plaza. We've enjoyed breakfast here -- and the ocean view -- several times. You place your order at the counter, and it's brought out to your table ... or you can order to go. Many hot dishes here are $2 or so less than the same brunch dishes at Pacifica -- e.g , Short Rib Hash with eggs. There are also pastries on display at the counter. Street parking or park in the Plaza garage. read more

I can't believe I've never dined here before. I never even noticed it on my way to Pacifica Del Mar but a friend wanted to get lunch here a couple weekends ago. SO HAPPY she picked this spot and brought it to my attention. I love the casual feeling and open space environment this spot has right under Pacifica Del Mar. The view is stunning and relaxing. The restaurant is kind of fast casual. You order at a register but then get a number and your food is brought to you. My friend & I shared the yam chips. Get these! Don't even think twice. They were so good, I might not share next time. The Caesar salad with salmon was exactly what I was craving. Something light and refreshing but still super fulfilling and satisfying. My plate was almost licked clean. No bad bites! Service was fast and friendly and the downstairs lot is free for 2 hours. The perfect amount of time to lunch and even shop a little! read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - Caesar with Sugar - spiced Salmon and House Made Yam Chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

Very delicious lunch here. I hadn't been in several years but this used to be THE place for lunch in the area when it first opened. More casual, cheaper sibling to Pacifica Del Mar upstairs, on level 2 of the Del Mar Plaza. You can't reserve seats here and it can be busy at lunch. But we grabbed one as other people were vacating. Very tasty Sugar Spiced Salmon Torta, which came with a nice mixed green salad (with blue cheese and walnuts) for $15. Beautiful ocean view and nice patio. I also got a cappuccino for dessert - they use Lavazza coffee and it was extremely delicious. You order at the counter and then they bring to you. It took a bit of time - but you're here to enjoy the scenery anyway, so who's rushing? I need to remember to come here more often - it's beautiful and tasty - and they were very friendly! You can park on the street or validate parking in the Plaza. read more

My sister had a gift card and treated Mom and me here for breakfast. What a treat it was! We ordered from a friendly, helpful young man at the counter. Then we sat at our table and enjoyed the beautiful view. Mom and I got the Two Egg Breakfast with Bacon and Potatoes, English Muffin for her, Sourdough Toast for me. Sis got a Breakfast Burrito with Fruit. Nice cold beverages completed our meals. Everything was delicious and lovely. read more

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Very friendly service but the food was just pretty basic. Not much love or creativity put into it. The outdoor ambiance is nice. Fresh orange juice 10/10 Parfait plate 9/10 Breakfast sandwich 2/10 Breakfast burrito 4/10 The roasted potatoes seriously need seasoning. They use such standard ingredients here and don't even taste like they put salt and pepper on their food. It'd be nice if they stepped up their flavor game but I doubt they really care to. read more

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Stopped here before an appointment I had in the plaza for a quick bit. The staff was freely and the view is great. The patio is perfect to eat and get some work done. I had the Chicken BLAT wrap. The chicken tasted a little funny to me. It's thick cut deli cut meat. I also grabbed my favor coconut water. Great for a quick meal. read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - Chicken BLAT Wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

Great cafe right in the heart of Del Mar. It's a favorite anytime, but especially when family is in town. A couple of blocks away from the beach in the Del Mar Plaza. Perfect for lunch after a stroll in Del Mar, or grabbing some breakfast. Healthy dining with a good selection, the chicken wraps are a favorite. read more

Seriously good! The staff was friendly and helpful. My husband and I ordered the 2 eggs any style with potatoes and he got sausage and I got bacon. It tasted so fresh and was very good. We both got 2 coffees that tasted very good. You do have to serve yourself the coffee and water but I was surprised at how good it tasted. We also ordered a cappuccino to go and I got an iced vanilla latte with oatmilk. Very good and so happy with our choice. You get a nice ocean view and if the little town. Very quaint. They did however need more shade which is why I'm only giving 4 stars. They definitely wed to scatter the umbrellas they have a little more so it gives a little more shade on more tables. It was a nice sunny, clear day so it would've been nice to be in the shade so I'm not sweating while I eat. But overall when I found a little shade it was a nice day and a great place to eat! I would definitely go back again! read more

This is where the locals go! It is a very dog friendly enviroment. The staff is extremely helpful. You order and the register, pick up your drinks from the side window and the food is delivered to your table. The views are breathtaking and the food is good. Great little place! read more

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Waited 25 minutes for this and paid 9$. I never order avocado and toast now I know why. Better idea go to market deli in the same shopping center read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - Avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

A local recommended the breakfast here, especially the breakfast sando. So off we go for a late breakfast on a lazy summer weekday morning. I had the Breakfast Breeze sando...heck yes, it was delicious. The place is a casual relaxed cafe. The outdoor dining patio had a distant view of the ocean. Hey, better than nothing. It is family friendly place. But since it is a popular place, it can get crowded. The Breeze Breakfast sando $11.50 came with potatoes sprinkled with crumbled Oaxaca cheese. The sandwich had a fried egg, apple wood smoked bacon, avocado, tomato bacon jam, and Oaxaca cheese on a potato bun. Delicious! It's a order and pay at the counter place. They give you a number holder stick and you choose your own seating. They have a few indoor tables, but primarily it is outdoor patio seating. They have a self serve cold case with a range of teas, smoothies, juices, milk, water, and sodas. The customer service was meh. I ordered coffee and didn't know the protocol. Apparently as you order coffee, they place your mug in the window to the left of the register overlooking the patio. No one told me that even though I told the cashier it was our first time her when I placed my order. When I went back up to the cashier (about 8 minutes later) to ask about my coffee, he then told me the protocol. But he tells me that I have to wait for a clean mug. They ran out and a washer load is running. Grr. read more

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Literally the worst! Took over 30 minutes to toast a bagel with butter (THATS ALL I ORDERED) the first time it came out completely black and burnt and the entire staff just laughed and made fun in front of us. Never coming back read more

Not for vegetarians. Their menu said that breakfast was 9-12 and lunch was 12-3. We got there on the dot of 12 and I quickly looked over the menu and found a few breakfast items that were vegetarian, but when I tried to order I was told that breakfast was over and I'd have to order from the lunch menu. (It was 12 o'clock exactly). There was basically nothing other than salad or an acai bowl that wasn't meat centric. I got the acai bowl, which was very unexciting. It looked nice, but most of the fruit was cantaloupe and honeydew melons, which I don't like. My friend's meal looked better. But this place needs to add a few more vegetarian options. I won't go again. read more

3.5 stars Came here for breakfast on a Sunday morning. They no longer offered the short rib hash which i saw in many older reviews. So Instead i went for the smoked pork shoulder hash, with scrambled eggs. It came on a bed of breakfast potatoes. The potatoes were good, they were the large hand cut potatoes, not the frozen deep-fried chunks, possibly red potatoes or something similar in size and taste. I liked that they were crispy, most times when you get large cut potatoes, they are just roasted, and don't have that crunchy crust on the outside, Pacifica managed to get the best of both worlds in their breakfast potatoes. The pork shoulder had a very nice flavor to them, i did wish there was more but overall all the ingredients went well together and the meal was very filling so the portion was actually right on. I also liked that they had a few different types of hot sauce to choose from. (sriracha, tapatio, cholula, and tabasco) Round 2 I also came for lunch one day after surfing, and got the Thai Chicken Wrap ($10) It was recommended by the guy behind the counter. It was pretty good, very fresh tasting, and good but not mind blowing. It came with a choice of yam chips or salad. I opted for the salad and glad i did. The Thai Chicken wrap tasted nice, i just wish there was more peanut sauce, next time i'll ask for an extra side of sauce to go with it. The salad was delicious and the perfect accompaniment to the wrap, it had fresh spinach, cranberries, walnuts, and feta cheese and was lightly tossed. Yummy, i'd order the salad by itself! Pacifica breeze cafe has a very open and casual, relaxed feel to it, you have a view of the ocean, and you get that nice ocean breeze (perfect name for the restaurant). There is mostly patio seating to take advantage of the view and great San Diego weather as well as a few seats inside. They do offer coffee, beer, mimosas and a few mixed drinks, but i think a full bar is available. Its a great place to kick back and relax, and also dog friendly. read more

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Open hours are not legit. Food is okay - not good, not great - WHEN they are serving the public but good luck figuring out when they are open. They have a tiny market of goods (wines, cheese plates), but even if you go during open hours they may be having 'an event' so will not serve you. I just came from such an experience with maybe 20 people in the resto. I'm happy to wait, but telling me no, you can't do any service really says that your staff at totally taxed out at 20 patrons. So ... you're not on the ball with the concept of service. No one had been offensive or outwardly rude, but I have been rejected during normal business hours 40% of all the times I have tried to get their prepared food. Worst local market ever. So undependable. read more

Convenient little place. I like where they are located. Quick easy stop to come in and get a couple things and leave. Good if you're in a hurry. Staff is friendly. View is nice outside, place is clean and quaint. Keep up the good work. read more

A great hidden gem at Del Mar Plaza. We love Pacifica (miss the mushroom chowder so much though) and recently walked past the Breeze Cafe. They have a sort of build your own nachos which is so amazing. The cheese sauce is light and the chips airy. Guacamole and salsa fresca are made fresh and are full of flavor. Jo l opted for the fresh seafood ceviche which they put on the side. It was loaded with fresh shrimp, octopus, and scallops and he really liked it. Each item ranges between $1-$5 and overall our nachos cost us less than $10 each. There are also items to add on such as fresh jalepenos, pulled pork and Elote (which they did not have today so it means we must go back ). Drinks are reasonably priced and they have a good variety of beer, specialty drinks, canned drinks, and a full bar. Staff is very nice and personable as well. Can't complain about the view from the outdoor deck either. All in all a great place to relax and hang out. Good food and good people! read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

Came for breakfast on a Friday morning for the first time in a long time and was very pleased with both the food and the service! The avocado toasts were huge and bursting with flavor! Only recommendation is to toast the bread a bit more so it's easier to cut up, or alternatively, cut it in 3-4 pieces in the kitchen. The veggie omelette was fresh and perfectly cooked with lots of spinach. The eggs Benedict was delicious! It was a little different in that it was nested on homemade biscuit which was flaky and tasty! Love the outdoor patio for the fresh air and the view. Our food and drinks came out pretty quickly and the runners checked with us twice to make sure we were satisfied. I'll definitely come back again soon! read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - Reuben sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

Very good food. We had eggs Benedict and they were awesome. Wonderful views. Great location to beach as well. read more

Great view. My morning spent at Pacifica for breakfast was chill, nothing like ocean air to clear the cobwebs. I sat out on the shaded patio which affords a great view of the ocean. According to my wife, it was incredibly tranquil and a great start to her day also, enough said. The format requires that you order at the counter and then they deliver your food to the table. So, make sure you secure your table first. I ordered the breakfast burrito, which was plenty big, filled with goodness and tasty, "B+" grade. Did I mention that they serve alcohol? They do, limited beers and a very good bloody. Park in the structure and bring your ticket for FREE validation. I will be back. read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - Why I love California, consistently great weather and in this case a great patio view of the Pacific Ocean. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

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The ambiance is great, beautiful location overlooking the ocean. I ordered short rib hash and it was really awful. I should have sent it back but we were with other people and I didn't want to embarrass them. It looked like leftover stew, over salted in some brown gravy with broccoli, over cooked potatoes and two pathetic poached eggs on top. Very disappointing. The coffee, however was great! read more

If you're looking for a outdoor casual beach atmosphere breakfast spot, look no further. Though I don't think it is the best breakfast in Del Mar, it is hard to find such a casual (and relatively well priced) spot, which is what I am typically looking for. I am fond of the eggs Benedict with bacon instead of ham. I typically get that and a black tea and enjoy the outdoor setting with a great ocean breeze. You won't be waited on hand and foot here, but you can get the beach atmosphere without the Del Mar price. (Also, they validate!) read more

I like the new menu and renovation but overall, the experience was kind of meh. You have to wait a long time to get your food which comes from the Pacifica kitchen upstairs. All of the food we ordered (vegan wrap, caesar salad side, Asian cabbage salad) was just ok. It's as if something was a little off with each dish. Vegan wrap: some leafy vegetable inside of it was really "stringy" and tough to check/break off from the rest of the wrap; needed spice Ceasar salad side: WAY too much dressing Asian Cabbage Salad: could have used a little less dressing and more crunchy toppings. You can't go wrong with their yam chips. Although when we first ordered we were told they were out of! Thankfully, they brought us a fresh batch later which was very nice. Sadly, a lot of the food in Old Del Mar just isn't very good. Menu items sound exciting, but when you get it, the food is just ok. I feel confident in saying this because I lived there for over 20 years and I've seen restaurants come and go, and some restaurants stay forever. I was hoping they would bring back their old veggie wrap from a million years ago with the new menu, but sadly not the case. I will note that back in 2008 I had a private party here and it was FANTASTIC. read more

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Not as amazing as the full Pacifica restaurant upstairs, but still offers that relaxing, zen spa like experience for a lot less dough. There are only a handful of tables that will score you an ocean view. The cafe has mostly sandwiches and wraps (plus a few well sized entrees) all under $10. Pacifica's famous sugar spiced salmon is available in sandwich or wrap form at the cafe, and the filet was surprisingly big. The mimosas are only $3 on Sundays and quite strong. I ordered the meatloaf and was pleasantly surprised when it arrived with crispy bacon tightly wrapped around it. There is even a kid's menu and a different deal each day! E.g. 15% off to locals on Mondays. You order at the counter and the food is brought out to you but the service is so good with a staff anticipating your needs that you'll want to tip anyway. Easily one of San Diego's best lunch spots and the best in Del Mar next to Pacifica upstairs. read more

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This is one of my favorite breakfast locations. Super easy with good food and great location.

Beautiful cafe. Decently quick service. UNABLE TO ORDER VIA PHONE. the breeze cafe has not had an accessible phone number for months. Sometimes i call the restaurant and they order for me, and sometimes the restaurant says they can't help me and demand that i call the cafe- they don't believe me that the cafe phone goes straight to beeping (inactive). EXTREMELY INCONVENIENT read more

The food here is pretty good but basic. Tried the vegetable omelette with sourdough and potatoes and they were really good but just a little bland. The view from the restaurant is so beautiful! Definitely better breakfast places out there though. read more

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This was a very good find for me and my wife as we explored the area--good food, reasonable prices, attentive and helpful service. If I was looking for a casual and very affordable lunch in this beautiful area, I would pick Pacifica Breeze. I would also return for the perfect Thai chicken wrap. Very good coffee --hot or iced -- can be ordered too. The beach and oceanfront plus many shops and other attractions will be found nearby . . .within walking distance for most. read more