This list of amazing restaurants includes the best breakfast spots in Carlsbad CA with great food and great service. Most visitors to the Carlsbad area don’t know how to find the best meal of the day here, so explore this list to find the best food in the area. These local businesses in this town on the Southern California coast have our stamp of approval.
By the way, if you want a free breakfast, stay at the Holiday inn Express Hotel or Best Western and eat their stale cinnamon rolls, but you’ll miss out on the best breakfast restaurants. There’s no way they can compete with the buttermilk pancakes or eggs benedict with fresh avocado.
If you are here to enjoy Taramack Surf Beach or explore Legoland Theme Park this will give you some great options of fuel for your adventures. Several of these restaurants are also on the seawall in this charming coastal town and serve the best lunch you can find anywhere. Additionally, there are a few more elegant restaurants that are more than just great places to eat breakfast in Carlsbad CA.
You will find there are plenty of chain eateries like Panera Bread, McAlister’s Deli, Pizza Inn, or yet another McDonald’s. Let’s say you want egg whites with bell peppers and an ocean view, or maybe you prefer Sunday Brunch in a gorgeous open area bar, where do you go?
Below is a list of some great places for breakfast that Carlsbad CA has to offer.
Carlsbad Danish Bakery
Address
2805 Roosevelt Street Carlsbad 92008, California
Notable Feature of the Restaurant
Breakfast food and more- this is one of the great places in North County. Danish Kitchen offers a large choice of Danish and European pastries, cakes, wedding cakes, and French quiches. We are the specialist for your event
Hours
Monday 6 AM-6 PM
Tuesday 6 AM-6 PM
Wednesday 6 AM-6 PM
Thursday 6 AM-6 PM
Friday 6 AM-6 PM
Saturday 6 AM-6 PM
Sunday 6 AM-6 PM
Signature Dish
Delicious, traditional quiche recipe! Made from scratch. Have a slice or take a whole (6 slices) $35.40
Signature Dessert
Potato Cake $5.90
Hennessey’s Tavern
Address
2777 Roosevelt Street Carlsbad, CA 92008
Notable Feature of the Restaurant
Live music,
Hours
Monday 9 AM–2 AM
Tuesday 9 AM–2 AM
Wednesday 9 AM–2 AM
Thursday 9 AM–2 AM
Friday 9 AM–2 AM
Saturday 9 AM–2 AM
Sunday 9 AM–2 AM
Signature Breakfast
CALIFORNIA BENEDICT
The traditional eggs benedict dish with avocado & oven-roasted turkey served with potatoes.
Signature Sweet
CAPTAIN PAUL’S CARMEL DELIGHT- Cap’n Crunch French Toast topped with salted caramel ice cream, chocolate & caramel sauce, fresh strawberries & whipped cream
Cafe Elysa
Address
3076 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Notable Feature of the Restaurant
Simple order-at-the-counter hangout with good food- pastries, sandwiches, espresso & a sizable front patio
Hours
Monday 6:30 AM–3 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM–3 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM–3 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM–3 PM
Friday 6:30 AM–3 PM
Saturday 6:30 AM–4 PM
Sunday 6:30 AM–4 PM
Signature Breakfast
Breakfast Sandwich- Eggs, ham, Swiss, and hash browns on a baguette $7.50
Signature Sweet
Chocolate Chip French Toast $9.50
Shorehouse Kitchen Carlsbad
Address
2833 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Notable Feature of the Restaurant
Treat your taste buds to real happiness. This is one of the best places north of San Diego and the breakfast menu plus full-service bar can’t be surpassed.
Hours
Monday 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM – 9 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM – 9 PM
Friday 7:30 AM – 9 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM – 9 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM – 4 PM
Signature Breakfast
Seared Salmon & Baby Kale- Buttermilk Biscuit, Tarragon Bearnaise $16.50
Signature Coffee
Dulce De Leche Chai Latte $4.25
Café Topes
Address
3091 Roosevelt St. Carlsbad Ca 92008
Notable Feature of the Restaurant
Cafe Topes is one of the finest of the Carlsbad restaurants and is your local solution to the classic breakfast mixed with iconic original takes on breakfasts you didn’t know you even craved yet
Hours
Monday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 8 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday 8 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday 8 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday 8 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday 8 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday 8 AM – 2:00 PM
Signature Breakfast
Chilaquiles- House-made tortilla chips tossed in tomatillo salsa, refried beans, queso fresco, sour cream, cilantro, & two eggs cooked any style $15
Signature Coffee
Lavender Mocha- Monin Lavender syrup with freshly drawn espresso on your choice of milk, hot or cold with an edible lavender flower
Richard Walker Pancake House
Address
2656 Gateway Rd. Carlsbad, CA 92009
Notable Feature of the Restaurant
Since 1948, the Walker family name has become synonymous with quality family dining. The family has since perfected its reputation for outstanding gourmet pancakes and breakfasts.
Hours
Monday 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Signature Breakfast
Baked Pancakes or Baked Omelette- That sweet apply aroma you noticed when you entered the restaurant makes Richard Walker’s unlike any other. Baked to order (10-20 minutes), patience will be rewarded.
Signature Sweet
Banana Crepes
Ripe bananas, sour cream, and a splash of Triple Sec gently stuffed into crepes; topped with a special apricot sauce, fresh bananas, and powdered sugar
7 Mile Kitchen
Address
5420 Grand Pacific Dr., Carlsbad, CA, 92008
Notable Feature of the Restaurant
Breakfast classics…Lunch…Dinner…Pies!
Hours
Monday 6:30–10:30 AM, 12–10 PM
Tuesday 6:30–10:30 AM, 12–10 PM
Wednesday 6:30–10:30 AM, 12–10 PM
Thursday 6:30–10:30 AM, 12–10 PM
Friday 6:30–10:30 AM, 12–10 PM
Saturday 6:30–10:30 AM, 12–10 PM
Sunday 6:30–10:30 AM, 12–10 PM
Signature Breakfast
O.G. Scramble (gluten Free) cage-free eggs, smoked ham, bacon, cheddar cheese, scallions, served with seasoned breakfast potatoes $18
Signature Cocktail
Seven Mile Mule $12
Village Kitchen and Pie Shoppe
Address
950 Tamarack Avenue Carlsbad, California
Notable Feature of the Restaurant
Breakfast…Lunch…Dinner…Pies!
Monday 8 AM – 2 PM
Tuesday 8 AM – 8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM – 8 PM
Thursday 8 AM – 8 PM
Friday 8 AM – 8 PM
Saturday 8 AM – 8 PM
Sunday 8 AM – 8 PM
Signature Breakfast
California Benedict eggs, bacon, avocado, tomato, hollandaise sauce $14.50
Signature Pie
Sour Cream Raspberry
The Naked Cafe
Address
300 Carlsbad Village Dr. #107a
Notable Feature of the Restaurant
Extensive breakfast cocktail menu. Offering homemade jams, organic fair-trade coffee, cage-free eggs & scratch recipes made in-house daily.
Hours
Monday 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Signature Breakfast
Caprese Avocado Toast- 2 slices of Sadie Rose sourdough topped with avocado spread, fresh buffalo mozzarella, tomato slices, balsamic glaze, and fresh basil. $10.95 add 1 egg $2.95 | add 2 eggs $5.50
Signature Beverage Mimosas $8.50-$9.95
Beach Plum Kitchen
Address
6971 El Camino Real, Suite #201, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Notable Feature of the Restaurant
Extensive breakfast cocktail menu. Offering homemade jams, organic fair-trade coffee, cage-free eggs & scratch recipes made in-house daily.
Hours
Monday 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Signature Breakfast
Caprese Avocado Toast- 2 slices of Sadie Rose sourdough topped with avocado spread, fresh buffalo mozzarella, tomato slices, balsamic glaze, and fresh basil. $10.95 add 1 egg $2.95 | add 2 eggs $5.50
Signature Beverage
Mimosas $8.50-$9.95
Tip Top Meats
Address
6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Notable Feature of the Restaurant
Owner, John Haedrich says, “There is no substitute for quality.” Tip Top’s Eatery offers delicious food at affordable prices. The full German supermarket features specialty food items, including sausages, meats, cheese, sauces and spices.
Hours
Monday 7 AM-8 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-8 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-8 PM
Thursday 7 AM-8 PM
Friday 7 AM-8 PM
Saturday 7 AM-8 PM
Sunday 7 AM-8 PM
Signature Dish
Big John Breakfast Three Eggs any style, Home Fried Potatoes, Toast and Bacon plus ALL* Pork Link Sausage, or Polish Sausage, Bratwurst or Ham you can eat $7.98
Signature Beverage
Pitcher of Beer $10.99
Signature Dessert
Cakes $4.59
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