Been there three times. Last time I had the fish and chips. Couldn't eat it! It was indistinguishable as fish, mushy, cold and tasteless. I could not cut it with a fork! Service poor, have to beg for mayonnaise. read more

I've been here maybe 3 times total, wish we could go here more often but we hardly ever have time to go out for breakfast! This place rocks. Went to get my husband food here for his birthday breakfast and I guess it really has been awhile since the last time we went there because I didn't realize they moved locations! But yes, their food is YUMMY. Haven't been for lunch or dinner but breakfast is great. Recently my husband had the #1 Omelette: talian Breakfast Sausage, Artichoke Hearts, Fresh Tomato, Cream Pesto, Smoked Gouda and I had the Florentine Benedict. Both awesome! If you haven't been here yet, GO GO GO! read more

The food took 1 hour to get to the table for breakfast and it wasn't even crowded (there were only like 3 other people in the restaurant.) Then, the waitress forgot to give me part of my meal. That took another 10 minutes to give me some sausage. Then my pancakes weren't even cooked on one side and were just like batter on my plate and tasted disgusting. I wanted something else but I knew the wait would take five hours so I decided to get toast. Worst breakfast I ever ate. My eggs tasted a little strange as well. read more

Point Break - Disgusting non-cooked pancakes. - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Main meals were excellent. Prices were not crazy. Servers were awesome and very friendly. Atmosphere inside is a bit barrish so I don't necessarily recommend bringing the young'ens. Wasn't excited about the fruit. Cantaloupe was yummy but pineapple and blueberries did not seem fresh. Music playing, good cocktails. Breakfast served all day. Overall, we would definitely come back. read more

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Similar to other reviewers. Came here.. absolutely no acknowledgement while we stood there. Finally one of the waitresses said she'd be right with us. I guess what that meant was going behind the bar and playing with her phone. Needless to say we walked next door. They clearly don't need or want additional business. read more

Really good food. Kind of a dive, the bathroom resembled one you might use on a pier. That wasn't a fun experience. We ate out side and that was pleasant. read more

Point Break - Breakfast burrito under 8 bux! - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've been here 4-5 times and every time I go the food is amazing! I love the grilled chicken sandwich! The spicy sauce sets it apart from your typical (boring) grilled chicken sandwich. It's probably the best chicken sandwich I've ever had! The servers are always friendly, happy and make pleasant small talk. I really love this place but especially the food here! I've heard breakfast is the best in town but I've only had lunch. I'll be coming to try breakfast next! read more

This was a great find! We tried a few snoody places that were way over priced and food was crap. Wish we would have found this earlier! Lots of choices, friendly staff. Amazing cook! Definitely on our return list! read more

On the recommendation of a local boat owner, we decided to try this small "hole in the wall" as he described it. After driving by numerous times, going on and off Shelter Island, we knew exactly where it was. We pulled in about 10:30am on a Monday morning. There was another table of 6-8 people and our family of 4. There was plenty of room for 50 more people (or so it looked). So, we were happy we missed the breakfast crowd. I had a Hawaiian Omelet w/ jalapenos and pepper jack cheese added. Along with a side of their home made corn beef hash. My wife who is on a strict diet, had an omelet with bacon, cheddar and broccoli. Each of our omelets came with toast and choice of potatoes or hash browns. One of my daughters ate my wife's sides and the other had chocolate chip pancakes. All of the food was amazing and if we are in the area again, we will be stopping by Point Break for some great food. read more

You need to come here with an open mind. It's your typical hippie/coffee joint. They'll open 20-30 minutes late and may even close early. The food is a 3/5 stars but the atmosphere is 5/5. I enjoy being able to relax on the couch and sip on my coffee. The waiter is 5/5 for friendliness, patience, and demeanor. Coffee can be a little warm to cold, but I mix enough cream with it, that I do not care much. The food taste like warmed up leftovers, which I love. Come here to relax and enjoy the atmosphere read more

Yikes! Best voted by the locals!? The local fisherman that come in and drink their breakfast. We were looking for a good breakfast spot since ours was still 30 mins to opening and this hole in the wall looked great! Most have amazing food... not so much at this location.. Food was horrible to say the least and the tables were dirty. Service was mediocre... nothing like being suggested to go outside with our kids to enjoy our food next to a group of cussing/smoking fisherman. read more

Good spot for brunch at a very reasonable price for all the food you get. It's a very chill atmosphere where you can seat yourself. They also have a small parking lot so you don't have to worry about street parking. Our waitress was very sweet and provided excellent, fast service. The chocolate chip pancakes and French toast were bomb. I'd definitely come back. read more

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Great local spot for inexpensive GOOD breakfast. Banana walnut pancakes are legit and coffee is pretty good. Give it a try if you are in the area and want something better than mediocre hotel breakfast. read more

Point Break - Banana walnut pancakes - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Great place. Service and food are very good. Onion rings, burgers and fried artichoke hearts are to die for. If you are not into the eclectic beach vibe and want a upscale place this is not for you...go to other tourist trap joints or the Brigg down the street. But if you want a fun place with great food and a local vibe....this is the place. Also, breakfast here is off the charts! read more

A total dive, and you can tell it's a locals kind of place. But my daughter and I were starving and open to an adventure. I got the crab sandwich - it was okay, but a bit too much mayonnaise in the crab mixture. My daughter ordered a grilled cheese sandwich, but it was a special one, with lots of different cheeses. She wasn't impressed. Service was slow. read more

When I was a young pup my father would take me to breakfast on Saturday morning. I had to be up and dressed, teeth brushed and hair combed when he was ready to go. It's one of my fondest memories of my father. As a so called grown up I still try to go out for breakfast on the weekends. Living in Point Loma I get the pleasure of going to Point Break Cafe. Great coffee, beer on tap, and healthy portions for a reasonable price. Try the pork chops. If you come in and see some odd characters don't worry they're locals and likely hard working fishermen. read more

This was my families second time in San Diego and every place we ate at was terrible EXCEPT THIS PLACE! We finally found a comfy place with amazing food. The owners girlfriend served us with a huge smile and made us feel extremely comfortable. We sat in the back on the couches by the tv so the kids were entertained as well. I couldn't be happier with the food choice and how comfortable they made us feel. read more

We were looking for some comfort food and found this place on yelp. We walked in sat down and started smelling an odd smell ordered our drinks coffee & Orange juice then looked down to carpet it was very dingy and the smell smelled like mold/dirty. But we stud and ordered anyway, I wanted Eggs Benedict The hubs got a California omelette our food was warm had little flavor the baked potatoes tasted old or frozen. Once we left we both started to feel a little sick to our stomachs. read more

I'm going to make this short and give you the facts: ambiance-They recently took over another resturant location and I must say all they did was move in. They didn't clean, repaint, dust, or clean. Did I mention the place is dirty? It's really gross and very dark. food- We went for breakfast. It was okay. I still don't know if my eggs were under cooked, had a huge amount of butter or what?! I do know they were really slimey. If you like slimey eggs, you might like the food. The coffee wasn't good either. service- The place was pretty empty (I wonder why) and the service was not good. We waited for our check for a long time, asked another waitress for it and she told us she'd let our waitress know. 5 mins later she did. We will not be going back....ever. read more

I must say when I walked into this dump, I was sure it would be horrid. Yet I will say this I was so very wrong. Since this place is in my hood, it is easy to walk there with the family. This place is very kid friendly, to a certain time of day. Since it has a full bar and is infested with fat white sailor guys. Went in there not long ago during a Sunday football game, and the language was rather "Fucked Up" for my 4 year old daughters ears. With that said that is my only complaint about the place. This is a seat yourself type place. Service is either prompt or lacking. I have had breakfast many times, and plenty of lunches too. I will be honest and say from the first bite I every had here, they had me hooked rather nicely. Blue Crab Meat Benedict with Scallions, Hollandaise . . . $9.95 Talk about setting the bar high for this place. I took a chance with this and was not let down. My picky kiddio had Chocalate Chip Pancakes . . . $5.75 which she loved. Now I have been here for a nice burger fix too Western Style Char grilled Cheeseburger topped with bacon, onion rings, and our own homemade BBQ sauce!!! . . . $8.25. The bar seems like a lively time if your into drinking. All around it is a plesant time in Point Loma at Point Break Cafe. They also have a cool seating for a large party. And plenty of crayons and coloring books for the kids. Some video games also. this place is right across the road from Fiddlers Green. read more

This is a great breakfast spot. It's a diner-style dive, but if that's what you're expecting you won't be disappointed. Service was good, our waitress was pleasant and recommended a few items. We got coffee & breakfast, and everyone in our party was satisfied. I got the Fernando scramble (chorizo, onions, mushrooms & tomatoes) while the other two got the Popeye scramble. If you're looking for a low-key, no-frills, inexpensive breakfast spot, this is it. read more

Point Break - Fernando scramble with grilled potatoes & sourdough toast. - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great food, large portions, friendly staff, casual atmosphere, not crowded. The food ingredients are fresh and they make their own sauces. Absolutely the best breakfast in town. Fantastic sandwiches for lunch. And bring an appetite for dinner--portions are hefty. I love the #1 omelette for breakfast. A bowl of pasta with home-made alfredo sauce and a glass of red wine is perfect after a hard day of work. read more

My roommate adores this place (and his fav waitress, haha) so I've been frequenting it with him. Simple deal here: good food, expansive menu, low prices. Do not expect culinary greatness. Seriously Joelle R? Their prices are on Denny's level. Here's the fun parts: their new location still has no sign after months - in fact the old Boll Weavel sign is still standing. And the new location is a trip inside. The decor is laughable but we're all rolling with it. Also, their alcohol license is half-assed so if you want a cocktail they have a special method of making it. Vodka only. You'll see. read more

Loved the breakfast and the service. We chose a private table. Service was immediate and polite. The Popey scramble was great.

I tried this place because of all the positive reviews on Yelp, but I have to say, I didn't think it was all that. The service was fine, but the food was "eh.". The eggs were bland, the potatoes were bland, and the chorizo (I had the Fernando Scramble, which stuck that Abba song in my head for the rest of the morning - not their fault; that's my own issue, but it was annoying nonetheless) tasted more like tomatoes with a hint of meat; almost like it was a chorizo version of a sloppy joe. The bread tasted really good, but was cold. All in all, it was just OK. Not someplace I'd go out of my way to revisit, though. read more

After calling three times, with no answer, I finally got through and ordered to-go for my boyfriend and I. On the phone I was informed that the online menu was inaccurate and that one of the things I ordered was no longer offered. I finally placed my order and was told it would be 15 minutes. We drove over and even stopped at the store on the way. When we arrived about 20 minutes after placing our order, it was still not ready. There was one waitress working the bar, tables, and calls. We waited another 10-15 minutes, after staring at our completed order on the kitchen line for half of that time. The waitress was sweet despite this. The food was alright. My boyfriend really enjoyed the grilled salmon. The French fries were pretty standard and the grilled cheese was satisfying. 1 star for service. 3.5 for food. read more

Some French love. Our knowledge of food is probably not good enough to appreciate all the subtle food of your cafe :)

We love Point Break. The calamari sandwich is amazing! My kids love it there, too due to all the board games they have for them and the kid friendly menu. Always good music rock'n. Yes, it's run down, but that's the whole charm about the place; hope it never changes. read more

The beast breakfast on Shelter Island hands down! Kevin is the owner and he is there daily to ensure everything is awesome. I get there 2 times a year and won't go anywhere else. read more

This place is a true local's breakfast joint. You don't go for the service, you go for the saltiness of the locale. The servers are all young chicks in tight tank tops and short shorts if you're into that sort of thing. The breakfast grub is great diner food with a few healthy options. The mugs advertise local Shelter Island businesses and sailors shout hello to fellow sailors from across the room. If you're visiting Point Loma, hit this place up for breakfast. It's cheaper and far more entertaining than Red Sails for breakfast. If you're a local, I expect to see you there soon. read more

The breakfast was exceptionally good at a very reasonable price. I had the Popeye scramble and added avocado, delicious! My husband had the Denver omelet very fresh plenty of food and tasty. The server was warm and friendly and the food came out in a timely manner. The only thing I did not like was the coffee everything else was wonderful read more

Awesome, big breakfasts! We stayed at the Pearl Hotel down the street from this place. We drove past a couple times a few days before and from the outside it looks like a hole in the wall joint. It's actually pretty roomy and homey inside. They have tvs (perfect for watching Sunday morning football) while enjoying some yummy omelettes and coffee. The portions are huge and I was definitely stuffed. Would totally come back for breakfast read more

This was the very first place my bf took me to on my very first visit to SD back in October! They make great omelettes, and well-stacked pancakes! The first time we went I got a veggie omelette which had a good amount of veggies in it, and the second time we went I got strawberry-banana pancakes (I think...) and there was more then enough for me to eat. I ended up doggy-bagging that which wasn't too great later on. I agree w/ Sharu L., though, in that their service can be really slow, but there aren't many tables to begin with. Another plus about this location (not directly related to it though...) is that I love driving by Sunset Cliffs...it's so gorgeous :] read more

Amazing little hole in the wall. The open floor plan made this place feel very comfortable. Our waiter was not only laid back but also extremely nice. Food came out super quick and drinks were refilled right away. The portions were HUGE, enough to scare me full. Needless to say, I now have lunch for tomorrow also. The food is fantastic and flavorful. Wonderful place to go for great food at a great price! I wish I knew our waiters name also because he was absolutely fantastic. read more

What an Awesome place to nurse a hangover! Not too greasy but just enough - the Eggs Florentine and homefries (potatoes) were a treat! The breakfast menu is full of options you don't find everyday - with 4 styles of Benedict and a ton of flavorful omelletes to choose from, I was drooling in my fresh coffee just reading over the menu. My roommate had a hard time ordering because he was fixated on the hot waitress with no bra. Service was fast and we didnt' have to wait at all. The place is full of friendly locals and is on my list of good breakfast spots whenever I need one. With good prices and fresh coffee to bat, this was a pleasant experience overall. I will go back for sure! read more

Always in search of that great "Dive Bar" and this is right there. Stopped on for a bite to eat and found the place perfect. Now this isn't upscale and the local clientele are as important to the experience as the shark head with the dangling baby. They've got a nice selection of local brews on tap plus the standard American fare. The food menu is pretty thick with sandwiches and burgers but I ordered the fish and chips. They allied me to substitute salad for the fries - no up charge. The fish was locally caught and prepared nicely. Portions are generous. Great old school rock and roll was playing in the background. You couldn't ignore that but it wasn't outrageously loud. I'd like to bring my buddy the "Dive Bar" expert here sometime. I think it would pass muster. Oh, and the staff was friendly and efficient. read more

Point Break - Great casual lunch stop with a real "Dive Bar" experience in mind. - American Near Me - San Diego, California

The fact that I can walk to this place isn't the only reason I really love their breakfast. The #1 omelet is my favorite! I'm not a big meat eater, but the combo of sausage, smoke gouda, artichokes & pesto is deliciously unique. Of course, with a Mimosa or two, it's even better. I've only been to Point Break for lunch a couple of times, but they have a sandwich version of my favorite omelet (turkey v. sausage) and a yummy veggie/cheese combo called the OB (fitting). Overall, great food. The service can be a little slow when it gets busy, but they are always friendly. And it's a small place with not much room to move around. I wouldn't bring a party along, but it's great for 4 or fewer people. read more

If you don't like this place... you don't deserve to. Service was not only friendly and accomodating but she was cute as can be. Iced rea was great.... Meals were served prompt. Hot fresh and quite delicious. Her ordered "aprils style" hot sandwich piled with meat bell peppers grilled onions and cheese.. opted for onion rings instead of fries... everything met with approval and I really can't believe she ate the whole thing. I opted for the fish and chips.. requested garlic fries... holy wow.. they hit tge spot and made my night.. the fish was hot battered just right and the 2 large pieces filled not inly the craving but overstuffed me. No room for desert.. Perused the breakfast menu will make time for it. Found a hidden gem that did not disapoint.. read more

This is a great locals place. Friendly service The breakfast and lunch are good and I recommend their hamburgers and omelets. Don't expect an upscale atmosphere here and tourists may find the decoration a little too odd for their taste. I have to laugh at funky decor left over from when it was Boll Weevils! The restaurant needs a good cleaning inside and out with a fresh coat of paint. Go if you want good old school food. read more

Walked in, not greeted (that's ok) we seated ourselves..we waited for someone to come by with menus. 15 minutes later we had to ask for some. We waited a little longer still waiting for service, still no one came. Mind you they were not busy. I will not be returning to this restaurant/bar. How disappointing. read more