My roommates and I LOVE Swamis! I'm kind of biased because my brother used to work here and everyone is so friendly - but this is genuinely such a chill spot for breakfast/brunch/lunch! My go-to order is the California Burrito and Pitaya smoothie. I use a whole serving of salsa for one half, so if you also love salsa, I'd ask for 2! read more

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Food never disappoints, Service is excellent Love the new patio cover with fans to keep everyone cool read more

We always have an amazing experience at Swami's in Escondido! A huge shoutout to John, our bartender, who always goes above and beyond. He makes every visit feel special with his great attitude, attention to detail, and incredible service. John truly knows how to take care of his guests and makes us feel welcomed every time we come in. The food, drinks, and atmosphere are great, but having someone like John behind the bar is what keeps us coming back. Thank you, John, for always making our visits such a great experience! read more

Came here for breakfast and it was great! I've been to other Swamis locations but this one was great. There was a wait for a table (Saturday at 1045) but we were able to get a bar seat right away. They have a full bar, and we had excellent service. Food was great and they were very nice with allergies, even gave us a discount after a slight hiccup with the kitchen. You can tell things are made fresh and with nice ingredients. We will definitely be back! read more

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Came for breakfast on a Saturday morning. They have a very small parking lot or street parking. They have a ton of outdoor seating, indoor seating, and a bar. It is a very casual spot. Coffee is self serve, which I found odd. Service was extremely slow and inattentive. We found ourselves waiting for order, for the bill for a while. They have a fairly extensive menu. Food was good. Portions were large. I got the Popeye omelette and it was delicious and well stuffed with toppings. It came with a choice of toast, potatoes or fruit. The potatoes were seasoned well. read more

Swamis Cafe - Popeye omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Escondido, California

Swami's signature salad comes completely LOADED with: - avocado - chickpeas - bell peppers - cucumbers - raisins - carrots - broccoli - cabbage - ‍mushrooms - sunflower seeds On top of the abundance of SUPER FRESH veggies, this salad has an absolutely delicious basil dressing AND garlic bread that is probably one of the best I've had! I added seared Ahi Tuna that had a sesame seed crust and cooked to perfection with a pink center - definitely a MUST TRY! read more

Swamis Cafe - Swamis Salad with Ahi Tuna - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Escondido, California

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I honestly just love all swamis locations and this one is no different. Great ambiance, food, and service. Really easy to get seated right away too. Also the parking lot here is probably one of the easiest to find parking at compared to any of their other north county locations. I grew up always ordering açaí bowls here but I love almost every breakfast item on their menu. My go-tos now are usually their authentic Mexican breakfast burrito, garlic chicken omelet, and eggs Benedict. Also their gluten free pancakes and French toast are delicious too! During my most recent visit I did have the authentic Mexican breakfast burrito with extra salsa. You always need more. My burrito was perfection. No notes! My husband had the Denver omelet and thought it was so fresh and delicious. Service was a bit slow (just on the amount of time our food took), but everything else was great and our meal was delicious. Can't ask for more! read more

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Stopped in mid-morning and it wasn't very crowded, which made for a really pleasant experience. The service was excellent, and both our drinks and food came out in a reasonable amount of time. We ordered the Salmon Benedict, and it honestly exceeded expectations. The salmon was cooked perfectly, and their house-made hollandaise sauce was especially good--much better than I anticipated. The drinks were solid as well and paired nicely with the meal. Overall, a great breakfast/brunch spot. I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try. Just keep in mind that all Swami's locations close at 3 PM, so plan accordingly. read more

Swamis Cafe - Salmon Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Escondido, California

Food taste good, portion size nice location if you sit outside, server was nice. Good healthy options. read more

Swamis Cafe - Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Escondido, California

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So good we ate here three times in three days. The organic multigrain pancakes were my fuel for golf, rooftop site inspections, and traveling. Christian was super nice and remembered me on the second morning. Convenient location where I walked to pick up the food from the hotel (springhill suites, the only good hotel option in town). Nice patio and cool interior. read more

We are from out of town, met up w/family members who love this place. Food: 10/10 huge portions that I got to take leftovers home for the next day lol Service: 7.5/10 it was Sunday morning around 10am so kinda busy We ordered The Big Breakfast & I had the Chorizo hash, both were delicious read more

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Great food! The corned beef hash is fantastic. Very meaty. I love a good house made corned beef hash, and this one was excellent. The eggs wet perfectly done, and potatoes were delicious as well. The Swami's in La Mesa doesn't have a bar, so that's a nice addition. Had breakfast at the bar, and Johnathan is a great bartender. Super friendly and funny. I've only been to this location twice now and have yet to make it into the actual dining room! Every Swami's I've been to so far has been great, but having a bar is nice lol. read more

Quick friendly service and great options for breakfast/brunch! We enjoyed the smoothies and juices with local bee pollen and the self-serve coffee bar. Pricing felt like a steal for the large portions and quality of the food read more

I used to love this place then things changed and got super pricey for breakfast . I wish they had at least hash brown options. But not my menu. The coffee is self serve but Luke warm which is never fun for those who love coffee. Lobster beni is . Service has always been good when Lauren was working. Really cool new dining room and bar area with TVs. Indoor and outdoor seating. It's still a popular spot and good wait line for breakfast . read more

Our waitress was not personable and very slow to serve us, honestly it was quite off putting and we considered leaving if we hadn't already helped ourselves to the coffee station while waiting. I would understand if it was busy while we were there, but it wasn't we were surrounded by open tables with only 2 other customers near us. The food was good. The salsa previously used to be more garlicky and delicious, now it seems they took out the garlic and attend lots of cilantro? Good portion sizes. Enjoy their breakfast options. read more

This is a great little breakfast spot in Escondido. They've got a lot to choose from on the menu, and everything we tried was very good! I love that they have their own little coffee bar that you can self-serve. Definitely worth a try! read more

Swamis Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Escondido, California

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What happened to this place, no creamer, empty coffee, lack of attention on any level. I never complain about anything, but this needs attention. Ordered over easy eggs and they came out overcooked, ordered a medium rare steak, came out well done. Went to get coffee, decaf was empty, hazelnut was empty, all creamers, empty. There seems to be no safeguards to any standards in this restaurant. read more

Swamis Cafe - Half the coffee's were empty, both creamers were empty. Nobody gives a crap. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Escondido, California

I've said it before and I'll say it again ~ Swami's FOREVER! It never misses! So many great options, from healthy to not AS healthy - but truly something to offer for everyone. Chill vibes, great service. read more

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Dropped by here for brunch when I was pregnant in my second trimester (August 2024) and limited with food options. I was happy to see omelettes that I could eat. If you're curious, I've been trying to avoid gluten, dairy, and soy. I got the Best of Escondido Omelette with hollandaise on the side. The omelette was huge and hearty. I ended up saving half to eat for later on. I was a tad disappointed about their wraps which only come as whole wheat, and they no longer offer spinach - as there wasn't much of a market/appetite for it. Tip for anyone that decides to take that to go - make sure you have tomatoes on the side! I got mines to go (as I needed to have some sort of snack - gluten or not) and it was super soaked by the time I decided I wanted to eat it later on in the day. There's a small parking lot and street parking. During rush hour it could be hard to find a spot. The interior look is very aesthetic and pleasing to the eye. read more

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Great place for breakfast. I haven't tried the lunch yet. Huge variety of items on the menu, but the menu is a bit confusing. I got the grilled fresh salmon Eggs Benedict which I haven't seen anywhere else. Wow. Not only was it flavorful it was a much bigger portion than I expected. The poached eggs were perfectly medium. The home fries were great, large cubes of potato with some grilled onion and red bell pepper strips. We sat at the bar, which was packed on a Saturday morning. The bartender was stressed, but managing to handle 20 customers at the same time, and doing it very well. The coffee is self serve, which probably makes sense in such a busy place. We'll be back. read more

One thing I love about this spot is the self serve coffee bar. I love the coffee flavors, the variety of creamers, the choices in sweeteners. And my coffee here is always perfect!!!! I came in on a chill Tuesday afternoon. Andrea was my server, and she was great!! I ordered my normal. (Pineapple Pancake and hard scrambled eggs). They were delicious!! Let's talk about clean. I travel with a service dog. So, I can always tell how clean a place is, based on what he sees on the floor and how dirty he is after. Well, he didn't have any extra dirt or any extra treats from the floor while we were there. That makes me so happy. I enjoy this spot. I feel like it's one of the hidden gems in Escondido. Especially on weekdays. read more

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The place was packed with happy people and enjoying the food. Portions are huge!!! Each plate can easily be a sharing plate. The new location must be working well. I saw a patio which looked inviting. For coffee lovers, there's a coffee bar and it's self-serve. However, please be respectful and don't linger and block others from trying to get their coffee. Had a problem with the table rocking. Invest in shims to balance the table. It is unnerving to see your table rocking back and forth like you are on a cruise ship. However, kudos to the Hostess/Server and Bus Person for attempting to adjust the table. We eventually moved to another table. The food was good. I got a perfectly medium rare steak. Although, I wish it was thicker. The steak was approximately 3/8" that shrank down to 1/4". Still tasty and probably will try another dish on the Special Menu. More satisfying. Lots of street parking around the restaurant just off the Centre City Parkway going West on Grand Avenue. We are certainly going back to try other delicious food. read more

Swamis Cafe - Hawaiian Hazelnut from the Coffee Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Escondido, California

Food is great, service is generally cheerful and wonderful. I'd say the only negatives are that the drinking water has got to be fresh out of the tap because it tastes terrible. So I bring my own water, big deal! read more

We were seated right away and chose to sit at the patio since it was such a beautiful day outside. The server came right away. I ordered the ahi tuna wrap. I got salad as a side. Also came with a pickle. It was good and fresh. Good service, good food. read more

Swamis Cafe - Seared Ahi Wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Escondido, California

Not a fan of the early closing hours- but I love the variety of options available on their menu. If you have picky eaters visiting, this is the place to take them. One can sit inside or outside/ options are great. I've never had issues with the staff or service- and food quality is great. Parking is a bit hard to find if you go around lunch time or breakfast on weekends so you may have to wait. It's worth it- I'm a fan. read more

First time eating at Swami's and it was a great experience. The service was great and the food was even better. The pancakes were big and fluffy. The chilaquiles were spicy but not too spicy. Stuffed French toast to go for something sweet. read more

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This spot had an amazing brunch menu, we were at promptly. We were a little bit later than the normal brunch crowd, so there was no weight. The coffee was good and the food was delicious. I had the potatoes with the scrambler and all was just perfect. Everyone enjoyed everything else that they had including waffles and pancakes. Service was fast and friendly and the y have outdoor seating too. read more

We ate breakfast there this morning and it was absolutely delicious! The kids had pancakes of different kinds and I had the Chilaquiles rojos. Very pleased with our food. The service was on top of everything. We ate outside and it was very quiet. Will definitely go back! read more

I'm always a fan of the food here. It lends itself to be on the healthier side, with little to no garbage feeling that tends to be after the heavier American foods in the area. There are TONS of vegetarian and gluten-free options or opportunities to have substitutions. The most recent time I've been here, I ordered the corned beef Benedict on gluten-free bread and a gluten-free waffle on the side. The waffle was incredibly soft in a good way. The batter was thick and fluffy and easy to cut with a perfect consistency in the bite. The only negative was that the maple syrup was fake (veryyyy sweet and HFCS-ey). My brother liked this, but I'd prefer real maple syrup. There's always prompt table service. I haven't been disappointed yet. The ambiance is very nice, I'm a huge fan of the very-happy wall of pothos plants inside the building! read more

Swamis Cafe - Corned beef eggs benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Escondido, California

This is my first time at this place, we brought my wife for Mexican Mother's Day's, the food , service are great and the ambiance is great too, the whole family can have a good meal together. I order a lobster omelette like it, I will comeback! read more

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Most of the food is pretty good. The Tropical Salmon salad is the bomb. Get the gluten free banana walnut pancakes. Best in San Diego even if you aren't gluten free. read more

Swamis Cafe - Tropical Salmon salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Escondido, California

The Pastrami was "off" I am not a big pastrami sandwich eater, but had two bites of my husbands sandwich. Beware. I could sorta taste a tainted smell to it, but I don't eat alot of pastrami so shrugged it off. Lets just say I was afraid to leave the house the rest of the day. Service was great. read more

The Escondido location of a San Diego chain, good choice for California casual/healthy eats. I always get the club made vegan, which is always excellent. Good service, indoor and out door seating, and good for groups. read more

Swamis Cafe - Vegan club - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Escondido, California

We opted to sit inside the restaurant since it was cold outside, in the summer it would be nice. Service was excellent. We sat and immediately served water, menus and utensils, ordered ate and was out to enjoy our day within 45 mins. Food was awesome too. The only suggestion I would have is if you need a warmer place to sit, stay on the side with the bar, there is a door on the side we were sitting for servers to access those sitting in the patio and it was cold. read more

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Great place for breakfast food enjoyers! Food was delicious overall, and the portions were generous. My corned beef hash was more just corned beef minus the hash, and I wasn't in the mood for that sort of texture, but it didn't ruin my experience. I'll definitely stop in again if I'm in the area and try more of their menu. Everything on the menu sounds tempting. Come hungry! read more

Swamis Cafe - Corned Beef Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Escondido, California

Fantastic place! Sitting at the bar is really fun and you get great service. Sitting at a table is a bit of a mix. The first time was fantastic. The second tine we were completely ignored but I've sat at the bar a lot and have always had a fantastic time! The food is also really good. read more

The food I ordered was much better than expected. I was going off the photos I saw on Yelp and was pleasantly satisfied. El Paso Benedict for the win, pork chorizo version. So good. Thank you Swamis! read more

Swamis Cafe - El Paso Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Escondido, California

The food was delicious the service was magnificent. The location is convenient in Escondido with ample parking.

I've been to 3 so far and they are all so so so very good! I now look for a Swamis when I'm traveling. Breakfast is made to order and they are great at accommodating specific diets. Always a friendly staff, owners are very nice, and if you visit oceanside it's really close to the beach to go for a walk after. read more

Dog friendly which is cool, but didn't have ours with us and sat inside. Staff was nice and good. Large menu with lots of choices. The croissant breakfast sandwich was good. My wife's breakfast was ok. The place badly needed a cleaning. My wife sat on the bench seating side with me across from her. There was layers of dust and chunks of dried out old food between the bench back and the seat all the way down the length of the inside seating area, it was gross. They have a self-serve coffee bar with a bunch of different flavored coffees, which is a great idea, but there was coffee spatters, sugar spills, and cream spills all over the place including on the self service stack of "clean" cups, 3 rows up, nasty. Doesn't look like anyone has cleaned this thing all day. They had piles of boxes & storage things stuffed and stacked in the main restaurant area, felt like we were eating in the store room. With the amount of staff just standing around looking at their phones, they could have been cleaning, it badly needs it. This could be a go to restaurant, nice big menu, good food, nice staff, but the cleanliness was bad, bad bad. I can't eat a a restaurant this dirty, makes me wonder what the kitchen looks like. read more

Swamis Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Escondido, California