Just had one of the best classic American breakfasts I've had in a long time at the restaurant tucked between the two buildings of the DoubleTree (Hilton property). No-frills, no pretentious nonsense -- just solid, old-school Americana done right. I ordered an omelette and specifically asked for it cooked in butter instead of oil. They nailed it. The broccoli was properly charred (impressive touch), and the whole thing was cooked to perfection. Breakfast potatoes were delicious. Sourdough toast came out with ample butter (exactly how I like it -- load it up) and they have Dickinson's strawberry preserves in self-serve jars. Ketchup arrives in a little ramekin on the side, and the house salsa is excellent: fresh, bright, and not spicy. The only minor miss was the fruit garnish, which was a little bland and flavorless. Everything else delivered. Service was excellent across the board. Our server (forgive me, I forgot her name) was glamorous in the best Tammy Faye Bakker way and I adored her. She had perfect timing -- present when needed, then left us alone to enjoy the meal in peace. The rest of the staff matched that standard. Our server asked if we wanted coffees to go, she was so thorough and delivered incredible hospitality. The place itself is calm, quiet, clean, and family-oriented. Cleanliness is genuinely unmatched -- the kitchen is spotless and the whole dining room felt Waldorf-Astoria level of polished. I loved the wood shutters, bay-life decor, the bathroom wallpaper with the colorful parrots, and the overall classic American vibe. Booths available. Ample street parking. This is my new favorite spot for breakfast. Great prices, zero attitude, just good food and genuine hospitality. Highly recommend. read more

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This was the restaurant connected to the hotel we stayed at for comiccon. The wait staff are all awesome and super sweet. There was one day we came and she gave us lots of goodies to give to our daughter. Food was decent. I can't complain for what we paid for it (we got $30 a meal as a part of our Hilton benefits). I don't think I would come if I had to pay full price though. I got to try the fajita delight and the blue lump crab cake benny. The eggs were perfectly poached. I didn't love the potatoes though. They seemed a bit old and I ended up leaving them behind most days. Get the corn muffin. I definitely looked forward to that every day. read more

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The service was perfect and for being a hotel restaurant, this was really good. We had wings and ordered this steak. Seasoned well and it was tender. Bday weekend trip and this steak was definitely a little treat for my wife and I. Big screens to watch the game on and lots of drink options with a nice patio as well. We stayed at the hotel and had a good place to get food. Loved our trip. read more

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AWARENESS: Bookmarked for at least two years to try, the wife and I finally made it here to have breakfast the last weekend of February 2026. NARRATIVE: On the morning of February 28th, 2026, the wife and I drove about .25 miles from the Point Loma Annex to the Point Lama Cafe. After finding a parking spot, we entered the restaurant and were greeted and seated immediately and told what the breakfast specials were for the day. After looking over the fairly small and limited menu, the wife ordered their Creme Brûlée French toast and I opted for their Bagel and Lox with a side of two, soft scrambled eggs. My wife's meal came with crispy bacon and I believe four pieces of French toast and several slices of fresh fruit. My Lox Bagel came with the usual cream cheese, capers, onions and tomatoes; several slices of fresh fruit and my eggs were cooked soft, just as requested. Overall the food was really good. Hot, fresh and good portions. Both my wife and I finished our entire meals which normally doesn't happen. SCENE: Located at the corner of N. Harbor Dr. and Nimitz Blvd, the Point Loma Cafe shares the same property with the Double Tree Hotel. It's very open and airy and it appears during peak times, it can accommodate over 80 persons. The only issue I can foresee would be parking. Their parking lot is small and has about four stalls. There is parking available at the Double Tree but, I believe its pay for stay. Of course, there's always the street. RECOMMENDATION(S): Very good breakfast spot if you enjoy that mom & pop type place. read more

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My in-laws brought back a breakfast burrito for my husband and I. The cheese was nice and melty inside and the peppers were a nice small touch of spice. I expected it to be spicier and was pleasantly surprised that I was mild. The spinach tortilla was a nice touch and it comes with rice and beans. My husband wasn't a fan of the rice, but I thought it was fine. Funny to have rice, beans, and tortilla chips with breakfast. It works if you eat half of the burrito and eat the second half for a lunch or dinner with the beans and rice. They have a nice menu that's not too expansive but has something for everyone. read more

Point Loma Cafe - Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is nestled between hotels and it was hard to find parking but we managed. Our server was great and very quick with our orders. I did order a hash with steak but got chicken. I honestly thought I got a weird color steak but turned out it was chicken. When I brought it up with our server I asked for just a side of the steak but they brought me a whole new plate which was nice. I will say I was also not too keen on tomatoes being in my breakfast hash but to each his own. read more

Point Loma Cafe - Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

This café was attached to our hotel and was definitely very good. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The food was excellent, which I have to admit surprised me they gave just a nice quiet restaurant feel I would definitely come here again even if I'm not staying at the hotel definitely worth checking out. read more

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The St. Agnes Women's Guild enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of fellowship, great food, and a lovely presentation at the Point Loma Café. Lynn, the coordinating manager, was very easy to work with and responsive, even adding personalized menus for our group. Our servers were great, and Josh especially stood out. Even when the kitchen got backed up because of our large group, he kept everyone informed and made sure we were taken care of. He also brought knives and plates for our cake, helped cut it, and brewed fresh pots of coffee. We had a wonderful time--thank you, Point Loma Café! read more

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We love going here for a Saturday morning breakfast. It feels like a classic diner type experience. Park on the street and walk in. Friendly staff as well! read more

Stayed at the hotel adjacent. Had Crab Benedict. The bread was not English muffin (some sort of doughy bread). The muffin and crab cake were mushy - consistency of mashed potatoes. And fried potatoes were cold and stale. Candidly, it was disgusting. Not even worth a second chance. read more

Hadn't been here I think but once since they reopened after the remodel and unfortunately this is no longer a good spot to get a home-cooked breakfast like it used to be. I'm assuming that once Hilton bought it out, it has now been commercialized and the prices are sky high now and the portions smaller. This used to be one of the last restaurants you could get an authentic Monte Cristo sandwich that was actually dipped and battered. Now they have gotten lazy just like all of the other places and changed it to meat and cheese on French toast. That is NOT a Monte Cristo. They also no longer use fresh potatoes for their breakfast potatoes and they now are processed prepackaged Simply Potatoes. Lastly the service was not good other. My food came out cold because the server let it sit up under the lamps when there were only 2 other occupied tables in the whole place. It's really sad because I used to love this place but now they will go on my Never Again List. read more

Today I had Buffalo wings. They were really good! Exactly how I like and expect hot wings to be. Service was good. The waitresses are very nice. The ambiance was quiet while I was there. read more

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I had heard a lot about this place for a while, so we stopped by on Sunday for brunch. The place looked nice, and the staff was welcoming--they even let us tour the space. However, we ended up going somewhere else, as it felt more like a hotel setting, and we were looking for a spot with more ocean vibes. read more

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Had a weird early morning craving for a cheeseburger. Tried one 24/7 place and they were all out. Came here. I get it that most places don't have burgers at 7am, but I was told to go to McDonald's. #1-Why would I go to a sit down, if a fast food were easier? #2-McDonald's doesn't serve that early. #3-Maybe a person who works at a tourist restaurant could have a little more knowledge??? Not impressed. read more

Cute little spot on the grounds of the Holiday Inn Bayside. It was open on NY day & wait staff were very friendly & accommodating. They do not have espresso but did have oat milk for my dining partner who is lactose intolerant. They also verified that their granola is GF for me. Lovely stop before we headed out for a walk along the marina. read more

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The restaurant is in the Holiday Inn. It wasn't easy to find the endtrance to a parking lot. There is a lot right next to the restaurant, but it only has 3 spaces plus a handicapped space. Any other parking you need to pay a fee. This is very discouraging. But we found the small lot and were able to find a space. So we continued on into the restaurant. We both ordered an omelette. It was nice and fluffy and very good. The corn muffin was very good as well. The waiter was attentive and kept checking back with us to see if we needed anything. It is not often that we get a server who asks often if the coffee and tea cups need refilling. Josh was exceptional. I guess that Point Loma Cafe does not know that as of 7/1/2024 there is a price transparency law. in CA. Goods and services must include fees. This was a shock when we received the bill. There was an extra 5% on the bill that was not listed anywhere in sight. We also asked if there was a military discount, but found out that it had existed but was removed from the system. It is one of the few places in San Diego that does not provide this. All of this totally ruined what was a very nice breakfast. We won't be back again. read more

As a guest of the hotel, it was the only option for breakfast or coffee. This stand-alone restaurant is quiet and clean. The good? Fantastic food and friendly service. I really enjoyed the Belgian waffle, the omelet, and the fruit. The not-so-good? They aren't really set up for large conferences, so there was a long wait at times. Decaf coffee was barely drinkable, even after asking them to brew a fresh pot. Sorry for no pictures, but I was always in a hurry to eat and run. read more

Apparently the actual Point Loma Cafe closes at 1:30pm daily, after which you need to visit the Bayside Bar at the backside, which has the same menu. This is a comfortable spot with an outside pool and garden. The overall food and service is pretty good. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Ordered the spicy chicken wings, and the sauteed chicken breast and pasta. The wings have a nice spicy sour flavor. The pasta is great too but could have done without the sun-dried tomatoes in it. Would recommend this place if you're looking for a peaceful lunch. Doesn't seem to have a lot of visitors, seemingly hidden by the Holiday Inn hotel it's a part of. read more

I got the crab cake benedict, and it was just bad. The egg was extremely overcooked--it was like a hard boiled egg. It also just tasted bad. We got four eggs benedict dishes for our table and they were all like this. read more

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They have taken good things off the menu and replaced with mediocre items. The number 3 omelet was beyond yummy, RIP

Decided to take our sailor here during our time in San Diego. Irene was our server and did a good job. The meal didn't start off very well, as my order came out before my family's. We all had the breakfast plates and the food was really good. Irene took very good care of us and they had a military discount, which was a plus. read more

The cost and serving of the food is exceptional. The waitress Irene checked on us to make sure everything was good, and it was. The restaurant was impeccable, as was the women's restroom. 2nd time here on April 11th. Would recommend to locals and visitors...Keep up the great job. read more

The food was ok. I had biscuits and gravy and it was warm. I figured it would be hot both the biscuits and gravy. The taste was ok but, I think it would have tasted better hot. The service was slow. It took a while for use just to get water. That water took about 10 minutes to come out but we kept being told it was ordered. It's the typical restaurant setting and we parked on the street by choice. I suspect it's tied to the hotel. Not sure if I would try again read more

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Went here a few times while staying at the hotel next to it. Probably the best restaurant/bar I've experienced that is part of a hotel. 1.) Night #1 - Went down for dinner and light cocktails. Waiter was a little stand of fish at first but I suspect it's because he was the only waiter on staff. He quickly warmed up. My sandwich was great and my husband enjoyed his pizza. The waiter never let our drinks go empty. We sat outside during the evening next to the fire pit table and it was perfect. 2.) Morning #1 - Went down for breakfast. Fantastic omelette and eggs Benedict. The waiter was very attentive. Prices are very reasonable. 3.) Night #2 - Went down to the bar after returning tipsy from a wedding a realizing we were out of booze in our room. Bar tender was super nice and although they were closing up, he gave us booze to go to our room which topped off our evening completely. Would return to this hotel due to the convenience and service of the restaurant. read more

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Great service, awesome breakfast! We had the crème brûlée french toast and the avocado toast, both were delicious. The waitress was so kind and offered us coffee to go at the end of the meal. Yum! read more

Point Loma Cafe - Crème Brûlée French toast and avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

New interior, delicious food (I had the eggs benedict with the crab cake) - eggs and crab cooked perfect, potatoes were crispy and generous portions to boot. Prices were decent. Service was excellent. So why not 5 stars? We had a coupon from restaurants.com that, according to the server, "new management instructed us not to accept them." So the two stars is a poke in the eyes to "management", whoever you are, for not honoring your commitments. Shame on you. If management is going to remain stingy, expect the place to suffer over time - so get in now while the getting's good! read more

This is such a lovely cafe with delicious options for breakfast. My husband had never tried a Monte Cristo before. I said, what better time to try one than on vacation? They are served as a half sandwich because they are colossal. Each bite was perfection. The sourdough, ham, turkey, Swiss, and cheddar were all so yummy. We opted for fruit instead of potatoes, and a side of bacon. Service was extremely slow. They were quite busy, but the staff apologized profusely. They also gave us a box of corn bread muffins to go, as a thank you to being so patient. I thought that was very kind. Ambiance is that of a classic diner. read more

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Ate again at the point loma cafe what a hidden gem the food is perfect and the chef and kitchen staff do great job the servers josh and sergeo are so friendly - efficient all the way down to the bus boy /man carlos love this place read more

Great breakfast buffet. Server was what made the breakfast perfect. Bing explained every option for the buffet. Always kept my coffee full and to time to share a brief conversation read more

After eating breakfast here for the past five days, we had a wonderful experience! Very clean, attentive staff, great food, and pretty low cost, compared to other breakfast places in this area. We mainly sat at a booth or the table, and there was never a line at the door. Kids menus also came with crayons which was a huge plus. Irene and Josh were our favorite two servers there. Highly recommend! read more

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I was walking around Point Loma and came upon this cafe. I got the eggs benedict and the hollandaise sauce was pretty good. One of the eggs got scrambled a bit though. The pieces of ham were pretty big and the potatoes were nicely seasoned. They even included fruit on the plate. The staff here are amazing! Very attentive and made sure I was taken cared of. I was even offered water to go (without charge) so nice! This is the first I've been asked this. Service was pretty fast too. Eggs Benedict 7.5/10 Staff 10/10 read more

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Food was pretty good. I had the Monte Cristo and like it. The reason for the low score is the service. We asked for a table for 4 and a child, a toddler. Irene sat us and didn't bother to bring a high chair or booster seat. Once I realized she wasn't coming back, I got up and asked her for one. She said, "Oh yeah, yeah. I'll get that." She then promptly ignored us. We had to ask someone else to finally get one. Our server comped our drinks, and he was great, very attentive. It's frustrating that one bad employee can sour an otherwise pleasant dining experience. read more

Just had breakfast here and got THE BEST SERVICE weve had in a decade! The food was good, plentiful and the servers were warm, friendly and anticipatory to our needs before we could call them over. TOP NOTCH! read more

Great food, service and ambience! You won't be disappointed and the Pho broth is top tier.

Needs improvement but great food--though patience was tested but we had to calm and just learn to wait. Noticed their under staffed coz I saw the lady that placed our name on waitlist was also actually helping out clear tables to ready for next customer to be seated. Once seated, we were waiting again but because we had a schedule I had to ask to be served right away (but our server was busy) but thanks to Carlos he was so understanding that he took our orders and was so prompt. He was the best server! read more

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Spicy Chicken Wings It was my first time to eat at Point Loma Cafe. The food that I ordered is really good. And I am amazed with their service. Lauren is one of their staff who served me and took care of my order. She was awesome and great. She looks like Taylor Swift too. She's a great person that represent their restaurant. She gives excellent customer service. And their other staff are also very nice and friendly too. I will definitely come back to try their other delicious food. You should try to go to this cafe. They have good coffee too. And you will love their service. Excellet customer service experience. I am very pleased. read more

Point Loma Cafe - Spicy Chicken Wings - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Wife and I came here on a Friday morning. It wasn't too busy. The place is bright and clean. The breakfast was very good and fairly priced. The server was very friendly and attentive. I would come back again.... I had their Montecristp and it was one of the best I've had. Their blueberry compote was perfect. read more

I wanted so bad to have found a new breakfast spot. When I walked in, the first thing I noticed was the 50's decor. It was charming it was so well done. It didn't look, feel or smell old, outdated and musty. It was actually bright. I could almost imagine old Hollywood celebrities eating here. Immediately, we were walked to our booth. I liked that. However, our server was devoid of any joy and actually carried an Addams family storm cloud aura about her. He appearance was not the problem. I've learned that age, older or younger when it comes to servers is irrelevant. I've had amazing service from all age groups. But man! This woman just didn't want to be here. I mean, she hated her presence here so bad that we didn't want to be there. Her service wasn't bad. She wasn't rude. Her smile... forced. Not really. It really wasn't there. She took our order as she should have. She answered our questions as she should have. She delivered our food... he there were issues. Our sides came first and were plopped down in the table. No. No. No. Not slammed down rudely. Just plopped down without the joy. I didn't enjoy the food. Mainly because I was not confident that if I had them to make my order the way I wanted, it wouldn't have happened. So I just accepted my order the way it came. I'm gonna wait a while before I go back because I cant believe it's like this all the time. So I'm gonna come back alone as my husband doesn't wanna come anymore. However this place is across the street from the fishing fleet and only a half mile from my house. Elderly and military were enjoying their time so I'm confident a good dining experience is here somewhere. I just have a hard time with bad servers. read more

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Our hotel stay came at the Holiday Inn Bayside came with a $30 breakfast coupon. The cafe is well lit, and while it is across from the harbor, there was not really a view from the corner table where we were seated. They have quite a few options on the breakfast menu. I chose the Cafe Wrap, which has two scrambled egg whites, greens, chopped onions and tomatoes, and some cilantro. It came with a side of fruit. My husband ordered Eggs Benedict, which must have been good, judging from how fast he gobbled it up. The server was pleasant. The total bill came to about $40, so the hotel coupon covered three fourths of the bill. read more

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One part Italian mother hosting a Sunday supper (though I believe the family running this cafe may be Lebanese or Jordanian?). One part spectacular pancake breakfast. Martha Stewart's chefs couldn't have done better. And one part invigorating views of the bay. It all equals a five star gem. In the fifth week of a six week cross country trip, Point Loma Cafe is the best restaurant I've seen yet. read more

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