Brunching is my absolute favorite past time. My weekends are typically planned around brunch, we are always trying new places, & I like to study menus the night before so I know what to order when I get there.
YA- I’m a little psycho when it comes to brunch, but at this point… I like to think I know my shit when it comes to doing brunch in San Diego.
So, whether you live here or are just visiting, here are 5 brunch spots at the top of my list… in no particular order, cause they’re all equally bomb in their own way!:
1. Herringbone: we just went here for the first time yesterday & it was amazing. I love pretty much all seafood, so this spot is right up my alley.
We started the meal with muddled basil mimosas, the most delish oyster sampler, & some bomb ceviche. For our main course we shared the baked french toast (coated in cereal) & the stone crab avocado toast. Both of these dishes were the stuff dreams are made of. INSANE.
For good measure we got some of their much talked beignets to go. I highly suggest this.
2. Little Lion Cafe: this place is a total gem! it’s in Ocean Beach, which is just the cutest little beach town, & the food is so clean & delicious.
I either go for the smoked salmon entree (comes w/ all sorts of good stuff) or the spirulina mermaid bowl. They also have outdoor seating- so we love the fact we can bring the dogs.
3. Kindred: vegan food x amazing insta-worthy decor x death metal music. That’s the Kindred vibe, & it’s pretty amazing. I’m not vegan, but I still love this spot.
I order the smoked carrot & arugula. It’s a total play on lox w/ capers… & surprisingly tastes like the real deal. The banana bread french toast is also next level.
4. Flower Child: I have been seeing this place all over the gram lately, so I made a point we try it out this weekend & it def. lived up to the hype.
I ordered a some sorta bowl, which ended up being a weird/wrong choice for brunch. Long lines make me feel pressured… & when I am pressured, I will just order whatever on the menu. The bowl was super bomb, but I really wished I had gotten the insane looking avocado toast paired with rose lemonade AND a coconut in the shell (yes- just ask!).
Oh ya- the olive oil lemon cupcakes are so good!!!
5. Breakfast Republic: if you’re looking for a real WOW breakfast, & not counting calories, Breakfast Republic is the spot.
Drink wise, we always get their amazing bloody mary’s & along with an order of their flight of antioxidant shots for good measure.
For food- I am a fan of the San Diego Benedict (turkey, avo, cilantro) & Zack alternates between the breakfast mac & cheese, the Elvis french toast (stuffed with peanut butter and banana fosters), & the s’mores french toast. **p.s. I hate him for getting to eat like that & stay so damn svelte** RUDE.
Okay so check ’em out, tell me what you think, & if I am missing any major brunch moments in SD- please do share!! I will be there asap. x, E
