Breakfast Near Petco Park


Posted in 2023 in


If you are in town early for a day game, or just a breakfast person (it is the most important meal of the day), your breakfast and brunch restaurant options in downtown San Diego are plentiful.

The local breakfast spot to go is The Mission at 1250 J St. A not-distant second would be Gaslamp Breakfast Company, Donut Bar or a breakfast burrito from pretty much anywhere – the closest being Lolita’s.

In 2023, San Diego Magazine declared Breakfast Republic to be home of the best breakfast in San Diego. Local sentiment seems to disagree, but somehow they do generate the good reviews. Give it a try (on G Street) and see if its for you.

Morning Glory nabs high praise as well. It’s a bit further away at 550 Date Street in Little Italy, about a 30 minute walk so maybe best to Uber.

Other good spots to check out for breakfast or brunch: Cafe 21, Half Door Brewing Company and Werewolf American Pub (try the Bloody Mary).

Breakfast Restaurants vs Brunch Restaurants

What is the difference between a breakfast restaurant and a brunch restaurant?

A breakfast restaurant primarily focuses on serving morning meals, usually from early morning until late morning or early afternoon. They typically offer a wide range of breakfast items such as eggs, pancakes, waffles, cereals, toast, bacon, sausages, and other traditional breakfast fare. These restaurants tend to have a simpler menu and may not offer a wide variety of lunch or dinner options.

A brunch restaurant serves a combination menu of breakfast and lunch dishes and is typically open during late morning to early afternoon hours. Brunch is often enjoyed on weekends or holidays when people have more leisure time and prefer a later meal. Brunch menus are generally more diverse, offering a combination of breakfast staples and lunch items such as sandwiches, salads, soups, pastas, and sometimes even alcoholic beverages like mimosas or bloody marys.

Best Place For Brunch in Downtown San Diego

Apart from these restaurants, if you’re looking for a unique brunch experience, you may consider a brunch cruise in San Diego. Several companies offer brunch cruises where you can enjoy a meal while cruising along the scenic San Diego Bay. Some notable options include Hornblower Cruises and Flagship Cruises, which provide brunch buffets with beautiful views of the waterfront.

Check with the local hotels. One more to explore: Richard Walker’s Pancake House

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