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Swami’s Cafe

4.0 (360 reviews)
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Closed • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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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!

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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!

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!

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.

The drinks here were incredible. The carrot cake latte was easily one of the best I've had, and the cream cheese cold foam is unreal. Our waitress, Corbin, made the experience even better. Super engaging, really knew the menu, and was patient without ever feeling overbearing. Overall, I love it here and will definitely be back.

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.

Sunrise at Swami's.
Kurt D.

Love Swami's. Always so fresh and delicious, great healthy choices and stuff for kids. Service is always impeccable as well. Love that is in our neighborhood and always so clean and has a great patio. Plus the open coffee bar is a major !

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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.

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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!

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Corbin was the best! She gave us recommendations and was so attentive to us. We loved the food and the outdoor space.

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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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Food was great! Corbin's service was amazing. Had an overall amazing experience. Definitely will be back.

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Beautiful environment and wonderful service. The food is always great here! love swamis

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Super nice atmosphere and staff! the food is always great and super wide variety on the menu!! love swamis

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Excellent food and service. My family loves coming here to eat breakfast and lunch. Consistently good quality and big portions.

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A big big menu, awesome service, delicious food. Tons of options for breakfast and lunch. Speciality drinks are amazing.

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They love taking their sweet time. I ordered breakfast but got lunch. Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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3 months ago

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

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Great place, food and ambience... Service was good and definitely would love to visit again

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Excellent food, service and ambiance. We stopped by before our hike and it was wonderful:)

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