Chris Schweighart

Loved the food and the beach vibes at this restaurant. The chilaquiles were fantastic, as was the veggie omelette. Hearty portions too so enough leftover for a second meal. A large selection of coffees, including organic options, and plenty of outside seating. We’ll definitely be back!

+3

LadyTrolley Brewen's Empire Trolley

Since 2005, Jaime has operated this iconic beachy Hwy 101 Swami's Cafe,embodying the relaxed surfer pace and mentality, and serving up an extensive menu, from smoothies to burgers, and everything in between. Drop in for a quick bite indoors or relax with your friends for hours on the outdoor patio while enjoying classic tunes! While this place encourages a convenient self serve mentality, Celyn, Moonbeam I liken her to, offers friendly service with a great 70s vibe! The blueberry pancake, perfectly executed plate of fluffiness with bursting blueberries, hit the spot...I ate it all. Looking forward to coming back to sample the shakes, wraps and smoothies. Cheers! Note: Gender Neutral Restrooms, High Chairs and Wheelchair Accessible

+18

Felicity

What a fun restaurant with a cool vibe! It feels like a fun hangout spot for all the hottest surfers in California! Staff are all young and energetic. It has got some cool decorations throughout the restaurant. Came on a week day so no wait for us. Huge portion!!!! I ordered an ahi tuna salad and it came with two toasts. The balsamic sauce on top of the tuna was on point. Clam chowder soup was very delicious! The menu was pretty overwhelming. I will definitely come back and try something else.

+4

Taufiq Habib

Some people complain that this place is not funky enough. It's plenty funky for me! I'd like the menu choices and the quantity and quality of the food. Specially love eating outdoors under the shelter by the banana leand palm trees. We ordered the green omelette, and Belgian waffles - good healthy food!

Roxanna Marie

Headed home from LA, looking for a late brunch, we found ourselves walking into Swami’s Cafe for the 1st time, (we’ve lived in San Diego 5 years). I can’t believe it took this long after hearing all the positive reviews and learning about this staple in San Diego. I ordered the special, Lobster Benedict and a coffee. Of which, I was confronted with about 7 different options! I chose the medium roast before immediately spotting my ideal spot to enjoy my meal. I had enough time to drink my coffee in their well lit patio, surrounded by plants and a beautiful water feature, It was peaceful and happy. My food was promptly served and was absolutely delicious. A perfect brunch on a late Sunday evening.

+6

Broncho Dilator

Stopped by for breakfast in our way to Ensenada. Great breakfast selection. We had the following: Lobster Benedict: amazing Eggs Benedict: delightful. California omelette (watch out for jalepenos). Add a good spice but my mother in law who does not enjoy anything spicy was Afraid to have another bite. Burrito: delicious Waffles Benedict: delicious Side choice of fruit, or potatoes I had a cold brew and my wife and mother in law had the coffee. There was a great selection of various types of coffee. We will definitely stop by again!

+2

Ap V

Casual setting with outdoor dining. Fresh ingredients, lots of vegetarian options and also meat. Fast service. Great food, no frills. Try the Swami club sandwich or the black bean burrito for lunch.

Lisa Wu

This location definitely needs to work on the quality of cooking their food. I usually go to the Carlsbad location and they have phenomenal food every single time. Here at Encinitas, I gave it a second try and the food was still mediocre. My french toast came out premade from the early morning. It was not fresh or soft like hot french toast is usually off the grill. More like cold and dried out from being under a heat lamp. Then they forgot my potatoes and bacon, after a reminder it came out pipping hot which was good news. The people sitting across from us didnt even touch their food and just left. Both times I've eaten here were during the weekdays. Sadly I won't be coming back to this location until they hire more kitchen staff or improve their cooking.

Casey M

Overall, this place is okay. My friend really likes it, but it's not my favorite. The food is really low quality for my tastes. I think nothing on their menu is really great, and they charge a lot for their dishes. I would honestly say if you want better food for the buck, check out Nectarine Grove or Lotus Cafe down the road. The staff is nice though.

Vita & Vox

I would personally rate this place a 2 or 3, but my friends really like their hot dogs, so I’ll give a 4 for the food overall. Starting with the service, it was very poor. They didn’t have any coffee available because the espresso machine was broken, so I couldn’t get what I came for. When I asked for chai tea, I was told it was the last packet they had. I ordered waffles, which were served plain with just a few strawberries. It didn’t feel worth the price, and the taste was just okay — I only ate half. On the other hand, my friend really enjoyed his hamburger and said it was one of the best he’s had.

Volodymyr Korsun

While they have a great variety of breakfast options most of the food is mediocre. The seared ahi wrap tasted like one of the ingredients had mold, even though the blue cheese wasn't on the ingredient list :) lobster egg Benedicts were not great as well, seafood tasted like a canned version that spent a few years in the storage. Pineapple pancakes were great, the only food item I would recommend! Also love the chill vibe of the place.

+3

Brandon Nolte

This spot wasn’t really for me. The ingredients felt a bit low quality, especially for brunch. I’d personally choose Nectarine Grove instead.

Afnan Allous

I ordered the eggs Benedict with bacon, and unfortunately, it was a big letdown. The food arrived cold, the English muffins were extremely dry, and the portion was small except for the overwhelming amount of bacon, which threw off the entire flavor. The potatoes were cut too large, undercooked, and lacked seasoning. My husband did enjoy his burger, but even his potatoes were undercooked and disappointing. How do you mess up something as simple as potatoes? I’m giving two stars only because of the burger.