Great view, Average food, Horrible service. They messed up on a simple scrambled egg for my two years old. how difficult is to get a simple egg to the table on time????? read more

Nice little spot overlooking the ocean from downtown Del Mar. A bit slammed, had the burrito and a coffee. Nothing over the top and a decent breakfast space. read more

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This is a FANTASTIC place for a relaxing lunch with a great view of the beach and streets of Del Mar. The foods are reasonable priced and the portion is large as well. I got the Thai Chicken wrap which I don't see usually and it is really good. The tortilla was soft and the chicken is flavorful. The dish also came with a large side of yam chips which was crunchy and delicious. I was extremely full by the end of the meal The patio is very cute and the view is amazing. Service is a bit slow, it took about 15-20min for my wrap to arrive. read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - Thai chicken wrap with yam chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

We had intended to eat at the upstairs restaurant but the woman who took us to our table was a complete slob and the floor was covered with crumbs. I ordered the Thai chicken wrap which is similar to the Thai chicken salad I normally order upstairs. The wrap itself was average and the chicken was not the same type of quality as they use upstairs. Also there was not enough peanut sauce in the wrap which made it dry. Positives- there peanut sauce is pleasing to my taste buds. read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - Thai grilled chicken wrap with green salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

Let me start by saying this place is NOT worth your time. I had the poke and it was extremely subpar. The dish was very small and underwhelming. My friend ordered the naked avocado toast which came on a slice of flavorless white bread with a few slivers of avocado on top. My other friend got the açaí bowl which was drowned in honey and contained unripe fruit. I was very excited by this place's menu, however was extremely disappointed with the food. Despite this, I give the place credit for its lovely view and friendly workers. read more

I love this place!!!! The Thai chicken wrap is the best thing I've ever had!!! The yam chips are so fire they are so nice and service is quick read more

My hamburger was swimming in grease. I didn't get a napkin or utensils. I asked for a napkin and was told to get some paper napkins myself. Everyone else in restaurant had cloth napkins & utensils. After I ate my greasy hamburger & cold French fries, I asked why I wasn't given a cloth napkin like everyone else. In a sarcastic tone I was told "Sorry about that". I'm sorry I went there. Won't do it again. read more

Inexpensive and really good. I had the turkey bacon avocado with blue cheese aioli but as a wrap instead of sandwich. It was delicious. Hubby and mom had melted brie, Turkey avocado wraps. Mom inhaled hers it was so good. The others with us had gyros which they liked and one had the chowder which had mushrooms in it. He really enjoyed it. All sandwiches come with yam chips or pasta salad. Both delicious. Large enough to split for sure. Slight view of the ocean on a heated patio for under $10. Definitely would go back again when in the area. read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - Turkey bacon avocado with blue cheese aoli as a wrap instead of sweet roll. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Ordered cappuccino to go. Yuck. Threw it out. But staff is nice. Location is great. Really my experience was 2 stars but it doesn't seem fair to give 2 stars just based on a cappuccino. read more

Best chilaquiles I've had in recent memory! This restaurant can be best described as "fast casual" in such that you order at the counter inside and then you're given a number and you seat yourself. These places are usually a turn off to me because you have to chase down all of your silverware, hot sauces, water, etc. plus this restaurant was super user friendly and made it easy to do so. Four stars for the chilaquiles (packed a bit of heat with jalapeños and jalapeño Crema), the berry bowl (not the usual honey melon and squishy grape), the bacon and eggs, and the mimosas! Not quite 5 stars as the cinnamon roll that was recommended by the employee was bone dry, and there were several dirty tables that people had to stand around and wait to have cleaned off. These are very minimal complaints to what otherwise was an awesome weekend brunch in the heart of Del Mar. they do have a parking structure which they validate the first couple of hours for free. I'll most certainly go back for the chilaquiles, the view, and the lovely patio! read more

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

If I could give this place a total zero I would. Worst breakfast ever! They remodeled the place, jacked their prices, and the food and service took a nose dive. I ordered extra soft scrambled eggs. What I got was eggs that were fried so long they were brown. The broccoli was ice cold as was the English muffin. I used to come here once a week, but this was the last time. Zel's is a much better bang for the buck. read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - These were supposed to be extra soft scrambled eggs, and everything was ice cold. Gross!! Don't waste your time or money. Go to Zel's. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

kudos to the employees for handling this matter the right way by redoing our three orders of salmon hash after receiving hard boiled eggs on each order. They handled this swift with courteous service and people skills. I always stop by this place for their salmon hash whenever I'm in town and will continue to do so read more

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

Disappointed. It is supposed to open at 8. No one home. Staff came strolling in at 8:15, it's now 8:30, still not open. Where is the ownership? read more

Love it View is unreal Food was flavor hot and great presentation Ann our server did very nice job. read more

I've been eating here for years. As a local, I like to support our hometown restaurants. And the location is lovely. But during this pandemic, the manager (?) refuses to wear a mask. (I don't think carrying it counts). Three visits recently, no mask. If that is his attitude, I wonder what the kitchen or other out of view areas are like. The staff are great and couldn't explain his actions - from behind their masks. Food has always just been average. read more

Love their salmon dish but they keep adding cheese in my order when I asked them not to. I recall their sweet potato chips are delicious. The outside sitting area is gorgeous. read more

A patio facing the ocean with reasonably priced fare? Hell yeah! Just order wisely, or only go for coffee. On a Wednesday morning at 11am, i came here with my nephew and there was barely anyone else there. We ordered right away and found a table facing the ocean Food: avocado toast with pickled onions, cotija cheese, and a fried egg: $8.5. Great idea, but very salty. Wouldn't get again unless they fix that. I noticed a guy nearby ordered a tuna sandwich with some homemade chips. That looked good. Ambiance: lovely. Cute tiled tables and obviously a beautiful view of the ocean. There's plenty of seating, covered and uncovered A short walk to the beach after! Service: quick and courteous read more

After posting my review, I received a private message from the owner Kipp apologizing for our negative experience and offering a refund. I understand that restaurants can have their good and bad days and it's very refreshing to see there are owners who take full responsibility when service is not up to par and truly care about quality customer service. It takes a great owner to recognize that. For that, I definitely will come back to Pacifica Breeze Cafe in the future. read more

My friend and I dropped into this cafe for brunch today, and we were treated to outstanding service! From the moment we entered to order, Christian and Bobby took fabulous care of us! Christian was kind and patiently explained answers to our questions. I can only imagine how tiresome customers might be, but the service they provided was five star indeed! I so appreciated being treated so well, and I highly recommend this eatery because these young men are fine examples of what exemplary customer service looks like! read more

The Breeze Cafe has a pretty killer location overlooking Del Mar and the Pacific. The building itself is very nice and easy to navigate. The staff was friendly and working hard which was great. Upon ordering our breakfast/brunch we noticed a problem immediately though, there are plenty of tables and chairs are seriously lacking. We counted at least 5 tables with no chairs and had to borrow a chair to make our table even seat 2 people! Please, just invest a bit into a dozen or so chairs, it's not hard to do. We sat down and enjoyed the spot, it really is great. Our beverages were ready quick, my wife got a cappuccino and I ordered the coffee. The coffee they have is pretty good and the cappuccino my wife got was great. The food came out fairly quickly considering how busy they were. I ordered the Sugar Spiced Salmon Hash with supposedly my choice of eggs to top it. I wasn't asked what kind of eggs I wanted, despite asking again about my order. Thankfully the hash came out with beautifully poached eggs. However, given the chance to order my eggs as I was supposed to I would have preferred scrambled. That being said, these were probably the best poached eggs I've had. The rest of the dish was pretty interesting, I don't think I'll ever get a salmon dish with sugar again. It was decent, but felt like I was a kid eating some sugary cereal for breakfast. The salmon was a bit overcooked and still had a couple bones. The cinnamon and sugar really was too much and overwhelmed the salmon flavor. The breakfast potatoes on the other hand were cooked great and had a nice crisp on the outside while soft in the middle. It was also supposed to have feta cheese, but it had maybe 4 chunks of feta on the whole dish. The dish would have been made much better had they actually used a decent amount of feta cheese and had asked how I wanted my eggs. I'd say their Sugar Spiced Salmon Hash is worth a try since it is an unusual dish, however I definitely won't order it again. My wife got the breakfast sandwich on the croissant and it was quite good. The croissant itself was delicate and buttery, just great. She got it with ham and scrambled eggs and it was very good. The sandwich was very pleasant and perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend the breakfast croissant as it was one of the better ones we have had. Overall a decent experience and considering how many businesses here are closed Sunday mornings I thing I would probably come back to try more traditional items. But please get more chairs for your customers. read more

Stopped for breakfast. My coffee arrived. Now, I'm an older gentleman who doesn't use lipstick. Imagine my surprise when I saw red lipstick on the rim. The server saw it also. I asked why the lipstick since there is this small virus thing going around. I was greeted with a shrug and a claim that it must have been missed. No apology, nada. Just a shrug and clear disgust that I have the temerity to complain. What a joke. For your health, avoid at all costs. read more

One of my favorite places in Del Mar that isn't very well known! The staff here are absolutely awesome. Great for a relaxed meal with a great view! They are also dog friendly which makes it even better! read more

Came here on a Tuesday morning for breakfast and it was very causal and not crowded at all. Great view of Del Mar and the ocean, perfect for a relaxing breakfast/brunch. The service was quick and the food was great. Nothing super extraordinary, but definitely good quality food. I had a simple breakfast with eggs, bacon, toast, and hash browns which was a decent sized portion. My boyfriend got the pulled pork skillet which was a little more interesting than my dish. Spicy and also a decent sized portion. read more

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I just had my wedding at this charming outdoor cafe this past Friday, July 10th, 2009. My husband and I were on a very tight budget with only 60 people coming (most of whom were flying in from the east coast or Texas.) We had all sorts of plans that unraveled leading us to Andrea at Pacifica just a few months before the wedding who swooped us up and took complete care of our every need. Andrea worked withon our budget, helped us with all sorts of things I never knew I'd have to do/know for a wedding. The guests haven't stopped yet raving about the food, the decor or the service. I couldn't have selected a better place if I tried. The view, the food, the service and the cost all exceeded my hopes or expectations. If you have a small wedding (under 75) the Pacifica Breeze is an AWESOME alternative to more traditional venues and your guests will be wildly impressed. *And for the record, my husband and I work in the pharmaceutical industry and have a lot of experience with hosting events as well we are complete "foodies" so we know what we are talking about when it comes to good food and exceptional service! You won't be disappointed with them.. I promise!!!* read more

Normally I would give 4 stars for this place, but this has an awesome patio that is dog friendly! That bumps it up to 5 stars! I'm definitely going to be back here, especially because it's close to Del Mar Dog Beach! This place is in an awesome location. It's in a shopping mall that you can bring your dog in with you to most of the stores. There are also a few other eateries in the area so you can keep coming here without having to dine at the same old place. This mall location has a great outdoor area that overlooks the coast so you can just chill out. They should set up a bar up there and then it's be heaven. The food is pretty good and tables on the patio are well spaced out. There is also a small indoor area with a few tables as well. They serve coffee, teas, pastries, and a good array of sandwiches, soups, and salads. Price: Less than $15 per entree Food: Good (Cobb salad was Good, Chicken sandwich was also good) Service: OK (Order at the counter, pick up your drinks at the station. Food comes to your table) Ambiance: Great (Inside is nicely decorated, but outside is the real gem. A size able portion is covered so no problem finding shade. But it isn't a huge area so you might have to wait for an ideal table. Location: Fabulous (great shops and restaurants nearby and Del Mar Dog Beach for dog owners. There is also a private validated lot that has ample parking). read more

3.5 Stars Del Mar. What a majestic city full of rich people and bored housewives out having brunch with their lady friends driving snobby rich cars and getting valeted. To have a cafe in the midst of other pricey establishments, kind of gave this place a nice special kick. It's still beautiful, well-decorated, has somewhat of an ocean view...but somewhat affordable. So kick back, flaunt your economic car, wear some snazzy commoner piece of cloth, and walk in and grab brunch here. Oh, and don't forget your LivingSocial deal, because that's the only reason why I'd be in Del Mar...don't wave that around too much, though. Food: - GRILLED TURKEY BURGER ($11): Hugeeeee. Had a little trouble fitting the burger in my mouth but it was delicious. Definitely a little heavier on the gut, but the patty was very juicy and flavorful. I feel like it was marinated with special spices that ooze with your bite, so if you were wanting a quality burger--this definitely would be something I recommend. - Salmon Sandwich ($11): Okay, I forgot the name but I just remember it cost $11 and it was on the lunch menu. Slightly smaller in portion, but had really juicy and perfectly cooked salmon. I've had better elsewhere but for those fishing for some...fish, if you want a milder taste with a bit of saucy marinade and topping, but not overwhelming big--this is a pretty good sandwich. - Yam chips: Getting these as sides were...okay. I dont know what the deal was because they were...just yam chips. Nothing wild or amazing. Yes a little sweet (they are...yams) but not very fresh. Mehhhhh. The crunch was a bit missing so it just became a bit yammy. Just felt a little heavy afterwards but this didnt really...help. Yawn. Pros - Order at the front, get served later. I guess it's kind of that casual feeling. - Clean and great view of the ocean. Lots of sunlight too if you like sitting outside. - Validation up to 2hr if you eat here (or go to other stores here too) - Kind staff, flexible and professional. - The water has its own dispenser. Hhaha, of course it would be like this in Del Mar. Snob water alert. Cons: - Cheaper than Pacifica Del Mar (just around the corner upstairs--dont get confused!) but still a little pricey for decent food. Tres dot cinco stars. Was that offensive? I dont know why I decided to use Spanglish. But either way, I have another LivingSocial deal left for this place so I guess I'll be back...and try something different. Moving on! read more

This place was so bad. It was unbelievable. I came here for an early lunch with a friend after a mellow hike around Torrey Pines. I wanted something light and refreshing, so I ordered the southwestern chicken salad. I was told that because I arrived between breakfast and lunch that my salad would take a little time. I don't know how a salad can take a lot of time, but I told them I was happy to wait. When my food arrived, I found that I was served a salad with a piece of cardboard on top of it. I'm sure everyone has done this once in their lives where they over-nuke something in the microwave, and it becomes magically transformed into either a piece of cardboard or a food shaped rock? And you throw it away and call it a loss, right? Well, that was what this was, and it should have been thrown away, but it wasn't. Even the cheese that was melted on top after they nuked it was hard. Everything stuck together, and this was as soon as the dish was served to me. See the photos I posted. Disgusting. My friend ordered the turkey scramble, which was better than my salad, but also used old ingredients. The potatoes in her scramble tasted and felt like they had been soaking in old dishwater for a day or two. So, so bad. I think this place takes the 1 star rating to an all-time low. I can't believe they dare to call what they serve food. read more

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So there I was, early afternoon on a weekday, famished, having just run 7 miles. And I came across the Pacifica Breeze Cafe. Lovely al fresco restaurant mid-level in the multi-tiered outdoor Del Mar Plaza shopping mall with a view of the street below and the beach beyond. I walked inside and ordered the blackened fish tacos. Which were excellent. You get two tacos with a side of crunchy jicama salad and red corn chips. And because I was on vacay, and to reward myself for a good workout, I also sipped the cafe's signature Mai Tai. Which was very good and packed a wallop. Service was friendly and punctual, although I didn't realize at first that the waitstaff doesn't give you your drinks at the table. Instead, you must pick them up from the small bar by the cash register. The cost was fairly reasonable for a leisurely holiday lunch, especially compared to upstairs' Pacifica del Mar restaurant. I spent about $18, not including tip. I dined here on a gorgeous, picture-perfect, sunny San Diego afternoon. But they still had the heat lamps on for the people in the shade. Oh, you Californians with your thin blood! read more

Great location. Relax but crowded in the morning that we were there. We were here for breakfast. The restaurant is on the second floor. Order with the cashier and they will bring your food to serve you at the table. All the staff and servers here are very nice. Food take kinda long and they were cold when we were served. It is probably taste better if they were warm. read more

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

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Pacifica is one of those few places that you can get lunch for under $10 AND an ocean view. They have salads, burgers, sandwiches, and homemade sweet potato chips (but I think their fries are pretty yummy.) Food is much better than the Torrey Pines Gliderport, and a lot more selection too. One thing that exasperated me -- there's a tip jar, and I saw a couple of $5 bills in the tip jar. We were there early for lunch -- there were only single diners and a few couples who would have tipped a couple of dollars at most, so it seemed like the waitstaff was "suggesting" big tips. Puh-leez, this is a recession. I ordered at the counter a $7 meal -- that doesn't merit a $5 tip. Minus half star for the greed. read more

Really easy parking, make sure to get it validated by the cashier. Great view overlooking Del Mar Beach and the deep blue Pacific. Hard to find a better view from their patio. Lots of seating option. Have to try the acai bowl, pork shoulder hash, and shrimp and grits. Also have a coffee and Pastry selection. Great staff and most importantly dog friendly. read more

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DOG PEOPLE Searching for a dog friendly spot and this came up.... I wanted to meet up with a family member for lunch, we both have dogs and decided to pick a place that would accommodate us for breakfast/lunch and our dogs. Service - just ok, considering all they do is bring you what you ordered and not much else. Food - Good for being a walk up cafe, I wanted breakfast and we were too late and ended up ordering lunch and I can say that we were all happy with our food. Now lets go to the subject of dog friendly spot. I have a young dog, still learning to socialize out in public. He gets a little excited at times, and we are still training him. He barked a few times and I get it...that can be annoying. I was not ok with that and I corrected him and did everything to keep him calm and quiet and it worked, so that way we could finish our lunch. The only way to get him to not bark and get used to being out in public with other people is to bring him to these kinds of places so the he can be used to these types of outings..... None of the other patrons said anything and the servers didn't even bat an eye at us. However.....I was scolded by an much older lady as she walked out for being a very irresponsible dog owner and I should have been ashamed of myself for bring my dog to a place like that.....blah, blah, blah I think my entire table was a little taken back....and I just responded with "you have a nice day too!" short of giving her my 2 cents and the bird, thankfully my children were at the table and I think that spared her my rude thoughts. I realize its not the cafes fault that this animal hater was there, woke up on the wrong side of the bed or whatever have you, but I think the clientele is different and just can be a little snotty. Don't come to a "dog friendly" cafe and expect no dogs......just sayin! If you plan on coming here with your dog, just be aware that the customers here may not appreciate the extra company.....that's why I gave it the rating of 3 stars. Sorry not Sorry read more

I love Pacifica Breeze cafe in Del Mar. It is in the heart of the Del Mar plaza and has a nice view of the ocean. It doesn't look like you can go wrong on the breakfast menu and I can't wait to go back for lunch to try the yam chips. I recommend the sugar-spiced salmon hash. The eggs are poached so the yolk runs all over the dish especially the fried potatoes. I really like the sweet sugar flavor on the salmon. The bacon & turkey egg scramble was also good but Brie isn't my favorite. I am not sure about Pacifica's main restaurant but definitely catch the breeze to the cafe! read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - Sugar spiced salmon hash And turkey and bacon egg scrambler! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

My husband and I are from the desert, so every time we visit north county, we love coming here for breakfast it's always a treat! Very relaxed atmosphere and delicious food with beautiful views read more

Terrible. Been coming here since they opened 15+ years ago. The quality has been in steady decline for the last couple years. The current food and staff is uninspired and now has lots of nearby alternatives. read more

Pacifica Breeze Cafe - The complete pastry selection at 7:00AM - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Wow! I totally have to clearly DISAGREE with Jennifer M's comments. These employees always deliver epic customer service which is why so many customers return. It's not easy having to work your butt off and never be able to please difficult customers; as you should know since you said you work right by them. Right? But to call people out like that and post their names is down right tacky and meaningless. It goes to demonstrate this sounds more like a personal vendetta than an authentic review. I'm supposing you must be the perfect employee?? Shame on you! You should know better chic. And by the way, if you're going to post names , at least get them right. Lol read more

At 9am on a Thursday, the parking lot was nearly empty. As a vegetarian (not vegan) breakfast is my favorite meal, so I tried the wild mushroom omelet with butternut squash, spinach, brie cheese, and arugula pesto cream. I was on the run so I took it to go. The staff were all helpful and lovely. The squash was a beautiful color to add to an omelet, but as it was 98% raw I didn't eat it - but it was easy to pick out, so there's that! The omelet was yummy. I went the all egg white route since I asked for a side of hollandaise and figured that was enough cholesterol. :) The hollandaise was good - like really good. Not too thick, not too thin, and with great flavor. You can't go wrong with mushrooms and brie, and the pesto cream added just the right sharpness. Even with the butternut snafu, I might have given them five stars, but they forgot my toast so I had to drop them down to four. Total cost was $17, so a touch high, but it was an elevated breakfast in an elevated zip code. I also liked that the to go container bottom was biodegradable. Next time, perhaps, I'll get toast! read more

Lunch on the patio in the sun is a rare treat. Great view although only from a few tables. Walking distance to Del mar Powerhouse beach. Walk up and order - have someone grab a table - come early to be sure you get a table or an umbrella or a heater - say 11:30 Park in the building and walk up out the south auto entrance - head west and go up the secret stairs! read more

Great affordable dining if you don't want to ante up for Pacifica Del Mar. And the view is fantastic. I recommend the shrimp quesadilla and the Gyros sandwich. The fish tacos are only OK (I prefer the traditional battered and fried prep). The one thing that can be a little tricky is the way it works. Order at counter, pick up beverage around the corner, then take your number and sit down. read more

Located in the a neat little plaza in Del Mar, you will either need to find street parking or park in their structure which just requires a validation from any restaurants there. Even during lunch, it is not really busy at all. This review is just for their lunch half-sandwich pastrami sandwich with clam chowder. The pastrami sandwich was okay. The meat didn't have too much flavor and the rye bread was a bit hard. I've definitely had better. I expected a typical clam chowder but apparently this one is a different style. It was called Japanese clam chowder.. it is not a cream style like the new england kind. It was different, but pretty good. Overall, I will need to try the other lunch entrees to really evaluate this place but for now, the pastrami sandwich leaves much to be desired. I heard good things about their salmon sandwich though. I should give that a shot next time. read more