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    Swami’s Cafe

    4.0 (382 reviews)
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    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Brown sugar honey latte
    Ashley A.

    Brown sugar honey latte was delicious. My son ordered the single red velvet pancake and was more happy!! Service was friendly and quick.

    Lauren J.

    One of the best spots for breakfast or brunch! The menu has plenty of options, including gluten-free and vegetarian choices! The food quality has always been amazing, and the portions are very generous! The atmosphere is also really welcoming and easygoing, making it a great place to sit down and enjoy a meal! Our waiter, Emmanuel, was incredibly attentive & helpful; making sure everything came out perfectly. His service really made the experience even better. I would definitely recommend this place and will absolutely be coming back!

    California Delight Sandwich
    Karen W.

    Great experience! This location is big, bright, and clean. They have a big menu with both breakfast/brunch and lunch items. We had a large party over the weekend so we expected the food to come out really slow but it was nicely paced. The only hiccup was that the pancakes took much longer to come out compared to everything else. The food was great and the portion sizes were huge. We had enough for leftovers. Will definitely be back!

    Stacy W.

    Deliciously great service. So full!! Got the California burrito, California scramble,

    Vanessa M.

    We stopped by to celebrate Father's Day and this place did not disappoint. We were seated relatively quickly considering the busy holiday and the service was impeccable! I can't say enough great things about Karelly!! She was patient, attentive and had an answer for every question we had about the menu! She made the experience even better with her great customer service! The food was also amazing, we tried everything from chilaquiles to the açaí and pitaya bowl and everything was absolutely flavorful and delicious! We would definitely come back!

    Steak Hash
    Jessica Y.

    The service was the best so grateful for our server Nayeli! She was so attentive and helpful and very efficient! The food was really delicious we loved the house salad and we are planning on coming back to try more dishes here! It was really chilly inside but it's possible because we were under a vent. The music wasn't too loud, and the space didn't feel crowded at all.

    Huervos
    Jay B.

    Came on a cold and foggy morning around 9:30 am on a Saturday before the rush. I turned around when we left and it was completely packed. I've never been here before and it's really close to my home. That is dangerous because this place is good. We were out on the patio which was open and with heat lamps. It was really nice on a cold day with those heat lamps. Corbyn was fantastic and sweet. Very helpful help with giving suggestions on our order. I ordered the lobster omelette which was very flavorful with a side of corn beef hash. I really like the corn beef hash. My friend ordered the potato burrito with bacon inside and my other friend ordered the Huevos Rancheros.

    Vegetable burrito
    CJ L.

    Always great food but I didn't realize they have really good specialty coffee drinks. I got the brown sugar honey latte and my daughter got the iced Horchata latte and both were amazing! Love this place!

    Brown Sugar Honey Latte (no whip, no carmel, w/ a dash of cinnamon)
    Alison D.

    I've lived in several different areas over the years -- Oceanside, spent a lot of time in Encinitas, and now I've been in the 4S Ranch area for a few years. Before moving here, I was only willing to go to the OG Encinitas location. The other locations I had tried just never impressed me. One day I finally decided to give it a chance, and I am so glad I did. Depending on the time of year and how busy life is, this place has become a weekly staple for me. I usually go for breakfast. On occasion, I'll grab lunch, and I've never been disappointed. The staff at this location are impeccable. Truly wonderful. The service alone keeps me coming back. As a breakfast lover, I will always recommend anything on the breakfast menu -- but honestly, you can't go wrong with anything here. This visit I tried one of their seasonal drinks, the Brown Sugar Honey Latte (no whip, no caramel, with a dash of cinnamon), and of course, my favorite, the California Scrambler with homestyle potatoes and sourdough toast. You won't be disappointed.

    carrot cake latte w oat milk
    Lauren G.

    Love swami's so much! Come here all the time but tried the new latte and it is stunning!! Also Corbin is the best, nicest human!

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    Staff was super friendly , great food and would highly! If you want breakfast come to swamis .

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    Very nice menu! The restaurant is in really great condition, best Swamis we've been to.

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    Great food, got the corned beef and was satisfied! Also very friendly staff and server!

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    22 days ago

    the food and service is very lovely. one of the best breakfast in the neighborhood. we'll definitely come again

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    The strawberry matcha was delicious! Great service and food. Our favorite dishes are the GF cinnamon French toast and the Chilaquiles.

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    Great service, food presentation and quality. A great value with friendly staff. I am a regular and would highly recommend this restaurant.

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    Our breakfast is always delicious and I love the variety on the menu. Good local spot!

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