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San Diego

From La Jolla's cottage patios to City Heights' chicken-and-waffles.

San Diego breakfast, coast to canyon: the La Jolla Cottage, Ali's chicken and waffles, Barrio Logan's 1933 taqueria, and the Creole and soul spots across town. Eight of these tables are Black-owned.

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La Jolla

The Cottage La Jolla

7702 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
Daily 7:30a–2:30p

A charming cottage-patio spot serving beloved La Jolla breakfast and brunch classics since 1992.

Pip’s Tip Daily 7:30 to 2:30 in La Jolla. Cottage patio seating, and it books up at weekends.

City Heights
Black-Owned

Ali's Chicken & Waffles

4350 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
Daily 10a–9p

A City Heights favorite for crispy Southern chicken and waffles, breakfast sandwiches and soul plates.

Pip’s Tip Daily 10 to 9 in City Heights, so breakfast runs late. Southern chicken and waffles.

La Jolla

Harry's Coffee Shop

7545 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
Daily 6a–3p

A classic La Jolla coffee shop and diner slinging hearty American breakfasts since 1960.

Pip’s Tip Opens 6am daily in La Jolla, which makes it the early option. Classic coffee shop, hearty plates.

North Park
Black-Owned

StreetCar Merchants

4002 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
Daily 10a–9p (wknd from 9a)

A North Park soul kitchen famed for fried and Nashville hot chicken, waffles and pies.

Normal Heights

Rudford's Restaurant

2900 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
Open 24 hours

A Normal Heights 24-hour diner serving comfort breakfasts around the clock since 1949.

North Park
Black-Owned

Louisiana Purchase

2305 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
Brunch Sat–Sun 12–3p

A Black-owned North Park Creole spot with a lively New Orleans-style weekend brunch.

South Park

The Big Kitchen Cafe

3003 Grape St, San Diego, CA 92102
Daily 7a–2p

A cozy South Park cafe, a beloved breakfast institution once home to Whoopi Goldberg.

Clairemont
Black-Owned

Kamila's Breakfast & Lunch

5252 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92117
Daily 7a–2p

A Black-owned Clairemont favorite serving all-American and Mexican breakfast and brunch daily.

Barrio Logan

Las Cuatro Milpas

1857 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
Mon–Sat 6:30a–3p

An iconic 1933 Barrio Logan taqueria with a legendary chorizo-and-egg breakfast, cash only.

City Heights
Black-Owned

The Dojo Cafe

4350 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92105
Wed–Sun 7a–4p

A Black-owned City Heights coffee and gaming cafe with cozy morning bites and espresso.

North Park

Breakfast Republic

2730 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
Daily 7a–3p

A buzzy North Park breakfast hall with inventive pancakes, benedicts and mimosa flights.

North Park
Black-Owned

Mom's Chicken and Waffles

3112 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
Breakfast & brunch daily

A Black-owned North Park comfort spot dishing golden fried chicken and waffles for breakfast.

Hillcrest

Great Maple

1451 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
Daily 8a–3p

A Hillcrest brunch destination famous for its maple-bacon donuts and hearty morning fare.

Ocean Beach
Black-Owned

Sunnie's Mexican Cuisine & Coffee

4723 Point Loma Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
Daily, breakfast & coffee

A Black-owned Ocean Beach cafe blending Mexican breakfast plates with specialty coffee near the sand.

Hillcrest

Hash House A Go Go

3628 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Daily 7:30a–2:30p

The Hillcrest home of towering 'twisted farm food' breakfasts and giant stuffed flapjacks.

Sherman Heights
Black-Owned

Cafe X

1835 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92102
Breakfast & lunch daily

A Black-owned neighborhood cafe near downtown serving coffee, pastries and easygoing breakfast bites.

East Village

The Mission

1250 J St, San Diego, CA 92101
Daily 7a–3p

A longtime East Village breakfast staple known for rosemary potatoes and creative brunch bowls.

Downtown

Richard Walker's Pancake House

520 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101
Daily 6:30a–3p

A downtown Marina pancake house drawing crowds for baked apple pancakes and giant omelets.

Pacific Beach

The Broken Yolk Cafe

1851 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
Daily 6a–3p

A Pacific Beach breakfast icon since 1979, famous for giant omelets and Bloody Marys.

Old Town

Old Town Mexican Cafe

2489 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
Daily from 7a

An Old Town landmark serving machaca, chilaquiles and breakfast burritos with fresh handmade tortillas.

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The Cottage La Jolla

A charming cottage-patio spot serving beloved La Jolla breakfast and brunch classics since 1992.

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