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    The Cliffs Cafe

    4.4 (391 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    THE CLIFFS CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Jordyn J.

    I'm so glad I finally checked this spot out. First off, it's absolutely adorable inside. I loved all the Easter decor. And secondly, the staff was so friendly and lovely to be around. I'm typically not a huge breakfast person, but this breakfast burrito was FANTASTIC. Like, sooo good. Can't wait to come back and try more off the menu.

    Green Eggs and Ham Bagel Breakfast
    Gustavo E.

    Even though there are many breakfast and brunch spots to choose from in San Diego, I always circle back here because I know the food never misses. Dropped by again recently during a day trip and tried the Green Eggs and Ham on an everything bagel. Sensational. Loved every bite of it. In addition to the great food, the service is always impeccable. No matter how busy it is, and believe me this place can get pretty damn busy, they always get the food out in less than ten minutes. Cliffs is a cool place to drop by when in SD and you are looking for something good to have for breakfast. I promise that it will not disappoint.

    Breakfast Burrito
    Karlie K.

    Holy smokes this place hit the spot! Started out with impeccable service food came out hot tasty and fresh. The breakfast burrito potato to meat to egg ratio was fantastic. The green goddess bagel came out on a fresh. Everything bagel absolutely tasty and or outdoor seating perfect for a sunny day. We will be coming back!!

    The food!! The amazing staff! We had the oatmeal and pancake breakfast everything was great! You will not go wrong with anything you order! Coffee was also amazing! The place was so cute!

    Breakfast Burrito 2.0 (Half)
    Anh H.

    This review is solely based on the breakfast burrito alone. The one word I have for it - BOMB. The café itself is so cute. Really great ambiance and very nice and cozy. They had so many coffee and smoothie options. Looking forward to grabbing a drink the next time I come back here. I ordered the breakfast burrito 2.0. This burrito was stacked. (Scrambled eggs, bacon, corn beef hash, sausage, onions, roasted potatoes, fire roasted chilies, and cheddar cheese.) Tasted super meaty and the eggs and potatoes were cooked just right. Burritos come with salsa and sour cream upon request. My only complaint is that for such a stacked burrito, they only gave one small container of salsa. I recommend requesting an additional.

    Michael B.

    This is one of the cutest and chillest cafes I've visited in San Diego. It's pretty tiny, no more than 20 people can fit inside. There's a handful of tables outside for sitting as well. The staff was fast and bubbly which is always a plus. The drink menu was dope. The speciality drinks and blended drinks seemed complex and you can't go wrong with any option. It all seemed super thoughtful. There's also frapples, smoothies, and your regular drips and lattes if you want something a bit more simple. Large menu for food but the food was a bit better than average in my opinion. Wouldn't run back to get food here but wouldn't be opposed. Basically.. it didn't blow my mind. We went with the: Greek Omelet Breakfast which consist of feta, spinach, bell peppers, tomatoes and oregano. Served with your choice of fruit, potatoes or hashbrowns and toast. Cliff's Delight which cosist of scrambled eggs, sun dried tomato, avocado, fresh basil, and goat cheese on pita bread. The omlete was the better of the two. The sandwich didn't smack and wasn't really filling. But it tasted super fresh and light. The menu in general has a lot of healthy options. Smooth place with good vibes, solid food, even better drinks, and perfect for a early morning coffee run.

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    Kylie P.

    Great local spot in Ocean Beach. I had large order which I placed over the phone - Staff was friendly and my order was ready very quickly! Yummy food as well.

    The Classic Acai Bowl
    Angel M.

    We visited this location after running along the cliffs. There was a lot of options to choose from and we were there around 9 and there was limited seating. Fortunately there was enough space for 4. The menu has a lot of options and we went with omelet and acai bowl. The build your own omelette was helpful as I got to choose what I wanted and it was delicious. The acai bowl on the other hand was good but it was more watery than most acai bowls we've had. The water station has these really small cups that you can use more than once but a funny feeling as it is already wet. The decor gave the location a cafe vibe and the service was nice and helpful. Their register does seem a bit older there were some specific modifications that they could not do because the register system did not allow it. Overall we enjoyed our time.

    Matcha oat honey latte

    Pesto chicken panini was sooo delicious! Filling but light at the same time. Such a cute & intimate cafe. Best part was our host, Andrea!!! The sweetest gem in SD

    Ann S.

    Way good coffee and breakfast. And, the service was so, so friendly. I had the Breakfast sandie, hubby had p-cakes. All delish. The place was very festive!

    Randall T.

    Super fast service even though they were busy Food was fresh and well prepared. Tons of options for those who want healthy choices. And, the breakfast items were also plentiful

    Three Stack Combo (minus hash browns)
    Patricia C.

    So many breakfast choices! We're visiting the area from Northern California and we chose this spot because it's cafe style. We wanted to sit, take our time and plan our day. We started with some cold brews and looked over the menu. It took me a long time to decide from all of the breakfast options. Open faced bagel sandwich? Pancakes? Veggie Scramble? At the last minute I chose Chilaquiles. It was delicious. The woman at the register was friendly, helpful and oh so patient while I tried to make up my mind. The cafe has a friendly vibe with snacks for sale and a cold case with "to go" drinks. There's limited seating, but there are some outside tables too, but of the patrons seemed to be picking up take out orders. We're definitely going back for some pancakes before leaving town. Edit: Went back for pancakes that did not disappoint. The same nice woman at the counter who remembered that I prefer to keep my receipts. If you're in the Ocean Beach area discover what it seems like the locals already know--this place is the place to go. They serve breakfast all day too.

    MeLy P.

    Super cute little café that definitely has more than you would expect when you walk in. Looks like a little coffee shop but actually has some really good food. I got the 2 x 4 as well as an everything bagel with cream cheese and the mini pancakes. The orange juice looks like it was freshly squeezed however, I didn't watch them do it, but it was delicious. For the amount of food I got. I definitely got enough to fill myself and feel satisfied with what I paid. The hostess was so kind and sweet, overall I would definitely recommend this place opposed to other trendy spots in the area

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    Love this place. Mexican mocha is delicious. Ambience is cool and unique. We'll be back for sure next time we're in the area for brunch.

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    Cutest and best place ever. Everyone should go here and you won't be disappointed. Pancakes were amazing. Can't wait to go back

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    Service was amazing. The people who work here are so kind. The bagel sandwiches are so good! Highly recommend!

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    Are reservations required?

    Hello, Thank you for reaching out, we put all our food in to-go containers. However, you’re more than welcome to sit down and eat at the cafe. We don’t take reservations it’s… Read more

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