Olive Cafe

805 Santa Clara Pl, San Diego, CA

★★★★★4.6(937 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Locals flock to this Mission Beach spot for a reason: it's the kind of place where crispy hash browns and carefully pulled espresso drinks feel equally important, and where you can linger over a cinnamon roll French toast without pretense. The outdoor seating and bustling order-counter vibe create an inviting beach-town atmosphere that's perfect for both quick coffee runs and leisurely brunches with a group. Fresh, thoughtfully prepared food paired with espresso-focused drinks make this a reliable San Diego destination that keeps people coming back.”

What to expect

Traditional drinksSlow sitOutdoor seatingPastriesLight foodEspresso focusedFull breakfastMeetings

Google Reviews

Queenie
★★★★★2 months ago

A friend of ours recommended this place for breakfast. He said the place serves good breakfast. It didn’t disappoint me. I love their coffee, toast, eggs and hash brown which is crispy with a hint of garlic flavor. The restaurant has their own bakery separate from the cafe where they serve the best cinnamon rolls. Service is pretty good in this cozy place. There’s a fireplace inside the cafe to warm the cold days. A good place to go to after strolling in the morning along mission bay or pacific beach.

Zane Manzione
★★★★★4 months ago

I would come back here every time I come to San Diego if I could.. Such good and fresh food. Quesadilla, Cinnamon Roll French Toast, and Sandwiches are all amazing.

T Stoey
★★★★★9 months ago

We were brought here by locals and now I understand why! This place is great. We came here for brunch and loved it. You wait in line to order and find available seating. They have outdoor and indoor seating, but overall it's not a huge place. People usually are coming and going fairly quickly though. We tried the Cinnamon Roll French Toast and the Breakfast Quesadilla. Both were so delicious! Would get them again no doubt! They also have a great coffee menu, too. Really enjoyed the vibe here! It's only 1 block off of Mission Beach which is perfect for a post-brunch walk or beach day. Definitely add Olive Cafe to your list!

Tara Wilhelm
★★★★★11 months ago

Located in Mission Beach, San Diego, CA on Santa Clara Place, this restaurant provided a nice brunch spot for our family. We had a party of 7 and there was a table large enough for us. Some of the things we orderedwere the Breakfast Quesadilla, Breakfast Burrito, and pancakes w/ bacon. Most of the seating is outside on the deck. Tables have umbrellas for shade. Parking is hard to find.

Lorien Spilkin
★★★★★a year ago

Stopped here for brunch and got a chicken sandwich on a brioche bun, it was enjoyable but could have used a little more flavour… I used the salsa from the chips. It did have a very nice atmosphere and everyone was friendly. I would recommend that the chairs be checked as we sat on two broken ones and had to swap them out with others from other tables.

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