If you're looking for a dog-friendly brunch spot in Carlsbad, this is it! They have an awesome dog menu, which made the experience even better for us and our pups. The goat cheese burger was honestly one of my favorite meals I've had in a long time--so flavorful and perfectly cooked. The fries were also outstanding: super crispy and delicious. Great food, welcoming atmosphere, and a perfect place to bring your dog. We'll definitely be back! read more

This place has hit the spot 3 times now! Located by the train station in Carlsbad, you can come here for breakfast, brunch, lunch or a VERY early dinner. The menu is a variety and everything we've tried has tasted so fresh! My only qualm was recently ordering a soda water with lime for $4.50, although they're free refills I thought this was very expensive. The service has always been fast and friendly when it comes to seating, ordering and food delivery, as they are always quite busy it's appreciated that it's always been a short wait with a smile! The outdoor seating is covered and quaint, there's indoor seating, a coffee shop and a restroom. The parking in village parking nearby, but we've never had an issue! read more

This place is pretty chill and conveniently in the middle of a beachy downtown of Carlsbad. My BF had the Maple Fried Chicken Sandwich and said it was good. I had a bite and thought it was crunchy and flavorful. I had the Shorehouse Cheeseburger and it was good as well. I was glad that it came with fresh onions, lettuce and tomatoes. I can't have burgers without these things! I LOVE the skinny fries that came with the burger! I asked our server where they order it from and she actually went back to the kitchen to get that info for me. So nice of her/them to give me this info! Overall recommend! read more

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Five Stars and then some for the outstanding service, food, and the beach vibe. My sister and I wandered into this place for breakfast one morning and we were so happy and pleased with our experience. Our server Ray was really the best. She was helpful and so nice. We sat on the outdoor patio and the weather was pristine. We just sat there and enjoyed watching the palms sway. We were here for breakfast and it was such a tasty breakfast. As my sister stated, she could feel the love the chef had for the food he was making us and it was so true. Every bite was hot, the hash browns were so cooked just right. The freshly squeezed orange juice was sunshine in a glass! Parking can be rough as their lot is very small so you may find yourself driving around a bit to find a spot. You are right next to the Carlsbad Train Station. I definitely recommend dining here and I know I will be back next time I am in the area. read more

Shorehouse Kitchen - A most delicious breakfast! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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This is always the perfect breakfast spot in Carlsbad. Whether you're craving something indulgent like their variety of pancakes and benny's or you're wanting something on the lighter side, like an egg white omelette or açaí bowl, there are a plethora of delicious options! The service is always friendly and prompt and the setting is coastal casual so I always feel comfortable coming in from a walk on the beach. The beautiful patio is a great location for a birthday brunch as well. My 4 year old became best friends with our server Brittany. We will be back multiple times! read more

Shorehouse Kitchen - Maple Bruleed Irish Steel Cut Oats - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I've been coming here since it opened and it never disappoints! The wait staff is friendly and they really hustle here. I've had many things on the menu here and have enjoyed them all! The Mediterranean Egg White Omelette is one of my favorites. It has olives and feta cheese with quinoa, mushrooms, and pine nuts stuffed inside. Delicious! It's open air seating and dogs are allowed. They even have a dog menu. My dog loves it here too! Definitely one of the best breakfast restaurants in Carlsbad! Worth the wait to be seated. read more

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Everything here sounded so good and its really a cute place but honestly disappointing. Pretty sure my dog liked his doggy dish more than we liked our food. The short ribs in the hash thing were decently fatty, otherwise pretty good on their own. The hashbrowns on both plates tasted very chemically? Im not sure how to describe it it was not a pleasant taste. Eggs were cooked well though! The cornbread and pork was good on that benedict also. My dog did really love his egg whites and chicken and I think its really cute to give him that!! Very dog friendly place. Server seemed uninterested which is fine but another table was sat served and left before we even got our food. Not sure if we will return :/ read more

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Went to Shorehouse for my friend's birthday. We shared the Pear & Pancetta flatbread (soooooo good!). I loved the Quinoa, Roasted Pear & Pomegranate Salad. I love sitting outside on the patio...a true relaxing experience. We did tell them it was my friend's birthday but they didn't give us a chance to order a dessert for her as the kitchen had closed but they didn't warn us. That was the only hiccup. read more

Shorehouse Kitchen - Quinoa, Roasted Pear & Pomegranate Salad-so flavorful! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

With our little dog in tow, we scored a table at this busy restaurant. We've dined here many times and it's been very good in the past. On this visit we ordered: * Classic Eggs Benedict: $18.75 * Shorehouse Cheese Burger: $17.50 Our waiter was pleasant and brought out a bowl of water for our dog. And considering it was busy, our food arrived quickly. The Eggs Benedict was tasty, the eggs were perfectly poached. The ham was very salty and smoky. The side of potatoes were way too cool. The burger was ordered medium rare, but arrived medium. The roll was too large for the burger. I ate this as an open face sandwich. The side of fries were crispy, but cool. I wouldn't order a burger here again. I do appreciate how dog friendly this place is, they even have a little doggie menu. That said, the noise volume is high, with loud background music and the busy patrons chatting, and potatoes should be warm and fries hot. Overall, it was okay, not great. read more

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Visited Shorehouse Kitchen for brunch with another couple and had a great overall experience. We joined the waitlist ahead of time, and the hostess was kind enough to seat our friends who arrived earlier so we could all sit together. The cappuccino was solid (better than your typical breakfast spot), and the orange juice was especially fresh and delicious. I ordered the California omelet--really tasty and a reasonable portion. Others had the pistachio multigrain benedict and classic benedict, all well enjoyed. Service was a standout. Dalton was super attentive and thoughtful--quick to adjust the heater when we mentioned it was warm and great about checking in and refilling coffee. It's a busy, lively spot with classic breakfast options and a few twists. Not overly trendy, but done well. I'd definitely come back if I'm in the area. 4 stars read more

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Shorehouse is located right in downtown Carlsbad, and it definitely stays busy. I really appreciated that it's family-friendly, and the presentation of the food was great. Service was friendly and accommodating, and even the patrons around us were pleasant. As for the food, it was just okay for me. I ordered their Benedict, which looked beautiful, but the bread was mushy and the flavors didn't come together well. It was disappointing since it's supposed to be their signature dish. My sister ordered the chilaquiles, and that dish was actually really tasty. My son loved their hash browns and the fruits. read more

Shorehouse Kitchen - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Shore House Kitchen holds a truly special place in my heart because it is one of my absolute favorite brunch spots in all of North County. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu ... I have never, not once, had a bad meal here. The short rib Cardiff Crack Benedict is probably my personal favorite thing on the menu (it is unreal), but please also order the giant dirty cinnamon roll. Get one to share with your whole table. You will not regret it. The avocado toast, the burritos, the Benedicts.. it's all just so good. They have an extensive drink menu with unique lattes, and the patio is dog-friendly, which I love. The only little challenge is that it's first-come, first-served, so it can get busy, but it is absolutely worth the wait. Just go. Go right now if you can. read more

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We visited this location on a Monday around 1pm after reading all the amazing reviews. We got seated immediately. The restaurant was busy so we waited patiently for a server. 15 minutes go by and I ask the host where are server was. He was apologetic and went to find out. He came back to tell us our servers name and said he was busy with a large group but he'd be with us shortly. Another 5 minutes goes by and a girl comes to bring us water and tells us that our server was coming. More minutes pass and still no one. A table next to us were so concerned that no one had come to our table and were asking the host what was going on to try to help us. Will never come to this restaurant again. We got up and left & walked over to a nearby taco spot and had amazing food and great service. read more

Have eaten at Shorehouse for several years now and they don't disappoint. Food is great. Staff is kind and very accommodating. Vibes are chill. read more

I always enjoy dining at Shorehouse. We got lucky one Saturday and didn't have to wait. Normally, we plan ahead and join their waitlist, since they don't allow reservations. The atmosphere is comforting and cozy, making for a relaxing dining experience. My Fruit Granola Yogurt was delicious, and my husband loved his Angus Short Rib & Hash Brown Potato Cakes. I paired mine with fresh orange juice and Sweet Orange Spice Black Tea. They offer loose-leaf teas, which is a nice touch. My husband ordered a tasty black coffee. They even have a dog menu. We've ordered from it in the past, and our fur baby enjoyed the Brunch Bark Bowl. There is a dedicated parking lot for visitors, which is a big plus since most businesses in Carlsbad Village only offer street parking or public lots scattered throughout the area. Come visit them. read more

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Nikko did a great job taking care of our table. My husband had the short rib and potato cake plate which was really good and I had the beach bowl with vanilla bean yogurt. The portions were big and had great flavor. I got a caramel latte on ice and it was not anything I would get again as it tasted like weak chocolate milk. That is only reason for the 4 star review. This is our 3rd time here and we will be back as the food is awesome. There was even a dog having a birthday and there is a dog menu here so he got a special bowl and meal. So cute! read more

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Spencer at check-in area is so nice and very accommodating! Love the ambiance, Ryan our Server was Superb, very kind, considerate and accommodating. Food was excellent, if there was any special request they were very accommodating. We wii return. read more

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Wait time expected, for a "popular" brunch spot. I overheard customers complaining about the wait, that others were seated before them. Big public parking area 2 blocks away. Nice indoor/outdoor vibes. Service was friendly but a bit slow. Food was subpar, flavors just didn't quite hit the mark. Cook time on similar dishes were off, (one hash brown dish was dry and another dish had mushy hash browns). Not worth the wait. read more

Such a cute little restaurant. We had the pancakes, veggie egg Benedict's, oatmeal, and it was delicious. Staff is kind. Perfect to dine with children. read more

Shorehouse Kitchen - Dirty vanilla chai - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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The best thing about this place is the beachy vibes. The food is alright but the service is so slow. We waited an hour for our table which was fine (they have an online waitlist you can join) but then after that it took another hour for them to bring our food. read more

One of my favorite locations for brunch or just grabbing coffee to go while in the village. Their almond joy coffee brings me back every time. Tastes like heaven! Love the balance of not too sweet as in it's sweet enough but doesn't overpower the actual flavor of coffee. It does not matter what food you order off their menu, it will be delicious! I've ordered something different each time and always love it. Sometimes I've been a bit skeptical but I've fully learned to trust in their menu. They know what they are doing. I recently had their chicken, pistachio pesto, & burrata sandwich and it was a fantastic combo of flavor. Every bite was delicious and blended perfectly. I also love their salmon eggs benedict, maple fried chicken breakfast sandwich, cornmeal pancakes, mango pancakes, and Tahitian vanilla French toast. As I said earlier you cannot go wrong with any option on their menu. Just a tip, but I do suggest joining the waitlist early because this place gets packed quickly! read more

Very popular place so expect to wait. Service is attentive and food is better than average. Open air seating is very nice.

this is a sad and jarring tale of two visits. the wife and kid ate here the day before I joined them for a late brunch and raved about the place. totally different experience the very next day. the ROASTED TOMATO and GOAT CHEESE FLATBREAD with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, pine nuts, fresh basil, mozzarella and parmesan cheese was pretty good. uneven ingredient distribution and most of my slice was crust but when you dine out with a nineteen-year-old boy, the order of the day is the quick and the hungry. had a bite of the wife unit's THAI CHICKEN SALAD (Napa cabbage, romaine, edamame, carrots, celery, bell pepper, peanuts, and cilantro with a sesame-peanut dressing). a sad rendition of one of my favorite salads. flat and flavorless with a definitely not fresh flavor and visual profile. the boy, who raved about the cabernet-braised ANGUS SHORT RIB with hash brown potato cakes and two eggs over easy he'd eaten the day before, waded sullenly through his STEAK FRITES and declared he'd NEVER order that again ... there is absolutely nothing nice to say about my LJ BURGER (Angus ground beef, goat cheese, honey-cured bacon, fig spread, caramelized onions, and arugula with whole-grain dijon) except that it sounded great on paper but was inedible on my plate. ordered medium rare, my burger arrived WAY past done. the meat was dry, dense, tough, and chewy -- easily the worst burger I've ever had. fortunately, SHOREHOUSE KITCHEN has a dog friendly patio and mine ate most of my brunch. truly a nasty experience. the second star's a nod to the fam's eats the day before. read more

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So, I have already written a review for Shorehouse, but just could not resist another word. Food is wonderful. Please read the paragraph on the menu which explains the great care they take in offering the freshest ingredients. And you can taste that very freshness. Coffee is carefully selected. Yum! I do want the spotlight one the servers, Daisy. I am a local, and she has been our server many times. Without fail, she is prompt , polite and professional. At this point, she even remembers some of my specific preferences . . Always a nice touch. You can't miss at Shorehouse. read more

Great food, great location, our server, Nikko, was amazing, the menu has crowd pleasers but also some interesting items like the braised rib on hashbrowns (this is what I got, really good). Several people in our party literally said "wow!" About their orders. When's the last time you said "wow" at a restaurant? read more

Shorehouse Kitchen - Cornmeal pancakes with fresh whipped butter. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Casual open air restaurant (I did see heaters, but we were there on a sunny day). Service was immediate and friendly, with Nikko as our server. The Bloody Mary I ordered was spot-on. We are not "big eaters " so we split the classic Eggs Benedict with hash browns. Nikko came out w/ our food perfectly split. Eggs were done just right, the Hollandise was lovely, and plenty of protein via slices of Canadian Bacon. As an additional nice touch, Nikko gave my husband another Arnold Palmer in a to-go cup. 5/5 for service and food! read more

The food is good here... the problem they have here is getting people in and out... we added our name to the waitlist on Yelp...thinking it would be quicker... Not so...weekends are no fun here... The Staff is friendly ... and they bring your food out pretty quick... it's just the wait to get In that is frustrating... There is Parking behind the restaurant...... read more

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Delicious! This was my second time here . I had ordered the maple chicken lettuce wrapped with egg whites with a side of house salad. Others in the party ordered the steak/eggs and Monterey omelet with vanilla bean yogurt. We have enjoyed our food. Service was excellent and Ambiance was like an outdoor patio setting. Benches were a little high for my guests. I also ordered a Kyoto ice coffee. It was ok. I truly enjoyed the food and will come again. read more

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Been to Shorehouse a few times. Today for breakfast I had eggs Benedict w veggies. It was so delicious added benefit it was much healthier version of classic. On whole grain toast with scrumptious pistachio pesto with delicious grilled veggies. Hollandaise sauce was equally delicious not heavy perfect sauce. I highly recommend. Their coffees are so good! Had a delicious vanilla latte. Highly recommend this place. Tip: most of the tables are outside but they do have heaters. Weekends can have wait lists. read more

This is one of our favorite go-to places for breakfast/brunch. Been coming for years and service and food are always consistently good. Solid place. Hubby loves their coffee. Sometimes wait time can be long but worth the wait. read more

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We live local, been coming here for eight years but things have gone downhill. If you read the 3 star and lower reviews you'll see there's a common theme, food is served cold! I emailed them directly about this consistent issue and never received a response. We have asked for the breakfast potatoes to come out extra hot but still they're served lukewarm at best. Items with poached eggs come out cold too. The only positive is the coffee, including decaf is good. Will be looking for better breakfast places. read more

...and yet again, another wonderful dining experience here at Shorehouse Kitchen! Came here for lunch after playing 2 hours of pickleball, so needless to say we came hungry! LOL. As always it was a gorgeous day in Carlsbad, so we opted to sit outside. Still the same awesome service from the moment we were greeted and seated (always plus points for beautiful friendly smiles!). Even though we came at noon, we were still able to order from the breakfast menu! We all knew what we wanted and ordered the Angus Short Rib & Hashbrown Potato Cakes, and the Maple Fried Chicken Breakfast Sandwich, which were all spot on! We enjoyed our meal wholeheartedly and our bellies were happy and full! LOL. CHEERS and happy eating till next time... read more

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First time trying Shorehouse kitchen and everything was amazing - ambiance, food, and service. I think I heard our server say her name's Ashley (I hope I heard correctly if there's an Ashley there), she was spectacular. Kudos to her for taking care of our group of 10 girls on a busy Saturday morning, along with the other tables around us. I shared some dishes with friends we tried the: - Angus short rib potato pancake dish and asked for a side of hollandaise sauce - Bacon Parmesan Risotto Benedict - side of breakfast potatoes - the mango & granola pancakes with guava syrup Everything was absolutely chefs kiss, a 10/10 - taste, presentation, quality. Highly recommend and would come back again. read more

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Shorehouse Kitchen is a little overrated to me. It's a popular brunch spot both in Carlsbad and La Jolla with airy seating, but just okay food. We visited the Carlsbad location for Mothers Day, so the wait was understandably very long. Even getting onto the waitlist, given the size of our party, it took about an hour and a half. You do need to be within about a 10 mile radius to put yourself on the waitlist, so it doesn't work if you're trying to drive up from San Diego. They have seating in an "indoor" covered patio area, a back patio with umbrellas and a few seats in the front street. We were seated on the back patio area. The plus here is that they are dog friendly so we were able to bring our pup with us! They have an extensive brunch menu. I got the chilaquiles, which are my go to on a brunch menu, but they were just okay. They were really saucy and extremely spicy. The sauce was a little overpowering and didn't provide a great balance with the chips and other toppings. Overall, the sauce was almost too much that it was slightly inedible. I took it home and was able to add some more eggs and it made it better. I think people come here for the vibe. The food just isn't it for me, but I can appreciate that it's a nice spot to enjoy a meal and solid for group outings. Parking was also available in the lot next door, which was convenient, especially for this area. read more

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I came here for lunch with my work team and we had a fantastic experience! We were seated immediately and the atmosphere was incredible! We were so glad it was sunny outside and it was the perfect costal atmosphere! The food came out super quick and the menu had a variety of everything! Perfect lunch spot! read more

Shorehouse Kitchen - Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

My wife and I used to love this place, but our last couple of visits have been disappointing. The quality of the food has declined recently. On our most recent visit, I got the black forest ham omelet with hash browns and my wife ordered the egg white and tofu frittata with breakfast potatoes and a fruit cup. The omelet and the frittata were pretty bland and both the hash browns and breakfast potatoes were not crispy and did not taste fresh. The fruit cup was pretty much inedible. The fruit was not fresh, it looked like the fruit had been sitting for a few days and had a funny smell coming from it. We told our server about the fruit cup and he removed it from the bill without us having to ask. Our server was great and was very understanding about the fruit cup. We could tell from his expression that he agreed that a fruit cup of that quality should not have been served. We've usually had no issues here, but the last couple of visits have made us less excited to come back. read more

Shorehouse Kitchen - Black forest ham omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Had an extremely different experience this time!! Service was absolutely amazing! Nikko took such good care of us and made us feel so welcomed even walking in with our 4 little ones (our oldest being 5 years old) I know tables with kids can be a bit much for servers but not for Nikko, he was great! We ordered their maple fried chicken sandwich, salted caramel waffle, caramelized Tahitian vanilla bean French toast, and the kiddos had a traditional egg, bacon and biscuit breakfast. Everything was so delicious even their coffees were really good! Will definitely be back the next time we are in the area! read more

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I love how this little gem in Carlsbad has a restaurant but also walk-in coffee shop. Theres a blond/black hair girly who rocks the coffee shop SOLO busting out orders back to back all WITH A SMILE and great hospitality and her coffee is delish. This girl deserves a raise read more

Shorehouse Kitchen - Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Yelp waitlist for the win! I love that Shorehouse has a virtual waitlist. I think a ton of people opt to breakfast here because of it. So convenient & efficient! Vibes are great. Indoor-outdoor sea breeziness + great menu. I usually go with one of their fun Benny options, add extra hollandaise though. I notice they're light on it typically. Don't sleep on their drinks either! It's a full on fun cafe menu in addition to elaborate food options. read more

Shorehouse Kitchen - Salmon and Kale Benedict + vanilla berry yogurt - $17 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Great brunch option in Carlsbad with its own parking lot and plenty of street parking. They have a small coffee shop location at the front as well for quick grab and go. Service was friendly and quick. They have a large outdoor seating patio with also heaters when it's cold. Also has an indoor area as well. Food was solid with their Smoked salmon bagel. I liked my short rib hash, but needed a little something to cut its heaviness. Their California omelette was a winner 5/5 would recommend. read more

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