The Trendiest, Tastiest And Most Instagrammable Brunch Spots In San Diego

Bottomless glasses of bubbly, aesthetic stacks of pancakes and eye-catching coffee creations...now that is the epitome of trendy, cute brunch! I hope you brought your appetite because we are serving up the best spots to grab some food (and even some incredible photos). 

San Diego has earned the reputation of having some of the most iconic restaurant experiences and tasty bites in the US. Whether you are looking for a trendy insta-worthy cocktail or a jaw dropping rendition of a classic breakfast dish, this San Diego brunch blog post will happily be your guide.

This post is all about 9 of the trendiest, cutest & most insta-worthy brunch spots in all of San Diego! 

Breakfast and Bubbles

Cute, girly and ready for every picture opportunity you could possibly think of. This is a content creators paradise of brunch delight. Between the pink, flowery decor that covers every inch of the restaurant and the perfectly crafted cocktail concoctions, the experience is truly all encompassing. 

Their food menu is quite indulgent, be prepared for brunch plates that are over the top with both appearance and flavor. Definitely an interesting selection of food, be sure to check out their menu beforehand. 

Menu Highlights:

• The Tower Of Sweetness: A 3 tier tower of breakfast pastries and sweets
• Oreo Stuffed French Toast
• All That Glitter is Gold: An extravagant, huge burger with a 24k gold bun

The cocktail menu is where they really shine. An array of drinks with creative ingredients including a 'make your own frozen lemonade' option which can be made alcoholic or virgin. 

A fun and inviting atmosphere for the perfect girly brunch day! Be camera ready!

Flap Your Jacks

This place is all food and play! Make your own pancakes right at your table. Guests are provided an extensive menu with options to create personal pancakes to their liking. For those not looking for pancakes, there is also a chef-prepared menu with savory options.

Anyways, back to the pancakes-they aren't just your average pancakes. Guests have the option to pick:

• Custom batter (banana bread, red velvet, oreo etc.)
• Mix-ins (bananas, snickers, mini marshmallows, carmelized bacon bits etc)
• Toppings (Nutella, whipped cream, etc)
• Syrups (coffee-infused syrup, bailey-infused syrup, raspberry syrup etc)

They pull out all the stops for a flippin' delicious pancake breakfast! 

Crushed

Mimosa flights anyone? Crushed is best known for their uniquely flavored mimosa flights and their mouthwatering cinnamon roll pancakes.

This place is on the smaller side but since COVID, they now offer more outdoor seating options! They are located right on the bustling street of Garnet Ave in PB, making it the perfect spot for a pre-game before hitting the bars or a tasty breakfast before hitting the beach. 

Menu Highlights

• Gimme S'more Pancakes
• Snak Pak: Two waffle breakfast sammies
• Daddy Cakes: Pancakes served taco style with eggs, sausage, bacon & syrup

The line tends to get long so be sure to budget time for waiting. They also just opened a second location in North park!

Fig Tree Cafe

A San Diego favorite with two locations to choose from! This place is always bustling with people. Their menu covers every type of classic brunch dish you can think of as well as some not so ordinary ones (all i got to say....breakfast sushi) They also have numerous cocktails, juices, antioxidant shots and coffees. Their Pacific Beach Location is indoor/outdoor and pretty casual with a huge tree down the center (only fitting for their name.)

Menu highlights:  

• French Toast Sampler: Bananas Foster, Berry Sweet, Strawberries & Creme, Brioche 
• Lobster and Blue Crab Cake Benedict
• Breakfast Sushi

They also claim the title for some of the best bloody mary’s with 5 different variations on the menu. Highly recommend trying their famous man candy bacon!

Sugar and Scribe 

Home of Food Network Champion Chef Maeve, Sugar and Scribe has the breakfast you will miss the minute your plate is finished. They have a very inviting yet sophisticated bakery/restaurant atmosphere with gorgeous details down to their golden coffee spoons and wood coasters. Their menu features a unique twist on Irish delicacies mixed with breakfast favorites such as skillets, benedict's, sandwiches and salads. A definite local favorite!

Menu Highlights

• Butter poached lobster benedict
• Full Irish Breakfast
• Blueberry love pancakes
• Unicorn Hot Chocolate

After finishing brunch, wander into the bakery area for mouthwatering treats of every variety. Lemon bars, fruit tarts, cakes, brownies and massive rice krispy treats with a variety of toppings, it’s all there. Good luck walking out of there with only one treat! 

Morning Glory 

Trendy is clearly the vibe they are going for here and no doubt did they nail it. This eye-catching restaurant is located right in the heart of Little Italy. A peek at their menus shows the trippy yet intriguing ambience they are going for.

Guests have a variety of unique breakfast options to choose from including dim sum, German Pancakes and Lobster omelets and more. Fun fact, they have a champagne vending machine! 

Menu Highlights

• Souffle Pancakes
• Morning Glory Fried Rice
• Caviar Tasting
• Orange & Vanilla Hot Chocolate
• Glitter Spritz *must be 21 to consume*

The ambience is unmatched, with a photo opportunity around every corner!

Breakfast Bitch

This restaurant was founded with the idea of bringing the party right to your table! Their focus is on great service, tasty food and an upbeat positive experience all around. Breakfast Bitch is family owned, which shines via their great customer service. Their decor revolves around an edgy, rosie the riveter vibe. 

The food menu is broken into 3 sections: main bitch, basic bitch and skinny bitch with the intent to offer a variety for every taste palette. They also have alcoholic drinks, a signature coffee blend and lots of teas! 

Menu highlights: 

• Boujee Bitch: Lobster cakes with eggs on a croissant 
• Signature croissant french toast 
• Cheddar bacon biscuit bites
• Vegan pancakes

Hash House a Go Go

Go big or go home! Hash House a Go Go portions are huge, so I promise that you will be walking away very very stuffed. The menu is expansive and covers all the bases so it is truly guaranteed that you find something that peaks your interest.

Their atmosphere is different from the rest of the line-up, giving more of a country diner feel, very laidback and right back to the roots. Their food shines and their cocktail list will catch your attention. 

Menu highlights

• Over 10 specialty pancake flavors: snickers, cap n’crunch and more!
• Sage Fried Chicken and Waffle Tower
• Hot sticky honey granola 

Breakfast Mug

Who says charcuterie only has to have cheeses? Breakfast mug made your brunch decision a lot easier. For instance, why choose only one of your favorite breakfast staples when you can have a little bit of it all? Thats right a breakfast board!

You can find them located in oceanside and they are also dog friendly. This casual local spot is a great spot for a quick & tasty breakfast! 

Menu Highlights

• The Breakfast Board
• Fab's spicy melt
• Coconut Waffle
• S'more pancake

Well that's a wrap-these brunch spots are definitely worth a visit! No matter the type of experience you are craving, any of these local favorites are sure to start your day off right. 

This post was all about 9 of the trendiest, tastiest and insta-worthy brunch spots in San Diego!