Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in San Diego, according to Tripadvisor

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April 1, 2021
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Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in San Diego, according to Tripadvisor

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness. And when it comes to the most important meal of the day, few people are on the fence about their favorite go-to spots. Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants for breakfast in San Diego on Tripadvisor.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven’t been to yet.

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#30. Grant Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (454 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Contemporary, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 326 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101-4812
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#29. Harbor Breakfast

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (230 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1502 India St, San Diego, CA 92101-2405
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#28. Night & Day Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (165 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Mexican, Cafe
- Price: $
- Address: 847 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118-2603
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#27. Little Lion Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (99 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1424 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107-3828
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#26. Fig Tree Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (192 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2400 Historic Decatur Rd Ste. 103, San Diego, CA 92106-6158
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#25. Cafe 21 University Heights

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (317 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2736 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116-1312
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#24. Sugar and Scribe Bakery Fine Food

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (218 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7660 Fay Ave, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-0021
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#23. Brockton Villa Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (999 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1235 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-3628
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#22. Cafe Gratitude

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (296 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Category: Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1980 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101-2252
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#21. Cody's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,199 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Seafood, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1025 Prospect St Suite 210, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-4100
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#20. Perry's Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (344 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $
- Address: 4610 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92110-2703
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#19. Brian's 24

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (712 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Diner
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 828 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-6307
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#18. Great Maple - Hillcrest

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (363 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1451 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103-2615
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#17. Crown City Inn & Bistro

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (215 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 520 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118-1827
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#16. Hash House A Go Go

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,057 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3628 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103-4220
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#15. The Waffle Spot

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (700 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $
- Address: 1333 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA 92108-3408
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#14. Cafe Bahia

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (372 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 998 W Mission Bay Dr At The Bahia Resort Hotel, San Diego, CA 92109-7803
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#13. The Broken Yolk Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,400 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 355 6th Ave Gaslamp District, San Diego, CA 92101-7005
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#12. Richard Walker's Pancake House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (469 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Category: Cafe, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 909 Prospect St., La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
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#11. Breakfast Republic

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (267 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2730 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2812
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#10. Clayton's Coffee Shop

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (906 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $
- Address: 979 Orange Ave Should be BREAKFAST not freakfast, Coronado, CA 92118-2609
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#9. Breakfast Republic

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (229 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 707 G St, San Diego, CA 92101-6418
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#8. Richard Walker's Pancake House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,704 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 520 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101
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#7. Harry's Coffee Shop

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (390 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7545 Girard Ave, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-5102
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#6. The Mission

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (342 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2801 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2904
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#5. Shorehouse Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (283 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2236 Avenida de La Playa, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-3219
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#4. The Mission Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (568 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3795 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109-7143
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#3. The Cottage La Jolla

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,548 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7702 Fay Ave, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-4309
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#2. Snooze

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,141 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3940 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103-3112
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#1. The Mission

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (404 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: $$ - $$$
- Price: not available
- Address: 250 J St, San Diego, CA 92101-6825
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