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If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, brunch is certainly the most fun. San Diego is packed with delectable brunch eateries, ranging from no-frills diners and cozy cafés to trendy pop-ups and beachfront buffets. Every weekend, San Diegans pack these hotspots for breakfast classics, decadent dishes, and Instagram-worthy eats. Bagel or benedict, […]
If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, brunch is certainly the most fun. San Diego is packed with delectable brunch eateries, ranging from no-frills diners and cozy cafés to trendy pop-ups and beachfront buffets. Every weekend, San Diegans pack these hotspots for breakfast classics, decadent dishes, and Instagram-worthy eats.
Bagel or benedict, coffee or mimosa (or both, we’re not judging)—when it comes to brunch, you have options. The hardest part is deciding where to go. That’s where we come in.
Cocina 35 Brunch is a family-owned restaurant inspired by cherished Mexican recipes, reimagined with a fresh aesthetic. Designed to feel like a vibrant Mexican home filled with photos and greenery, it delivers warm, lively hospitality and nostalgic flavors that celebrate the heart and soul of Mexico.
Pan Dulce—our pan dulce cart brings a joyful start to your meal with delicious conchas, empanadas, and polvorones
Latte Flight—a delicious sampling of our four best sellers: de la olla, mazapán, cajeta, and Mexican mocha latte.
El Sampler de la Familia—meant for sharing, featuring burritos de machaca sinaloense, quesadillas de chilorio, and tacos dorados de papa
El Patrón—our best seller, featuring your choice of chilaquiles, beans, eggs, and our delicious French toast
Cesar and Paulina Chaidez, siblings from Culiacán, Sinaloa, brought San Diego must-try chilaquiles, sharing authentic Mexican family recipes inspired by their grandmother’s 1970s kitchen traditions.
Cortez Hill: 1435 Sixth Avenue | 619-431-5611
Otay Mesa: 9335 Airway Road #112 | 619-591-9973
Barrio Logan (To-go Only): 2649 Boston Avenue | 619-228-9999
Liberty Station: 2750 Dewey Road #104 | 619-794-2041
Coronado: 1201 First Street | 619-996-3035
Doc Holliday’s brunch blends bold comfort food, playful indulgence, and craft cocktails in a lively Old West speakeasy setting. Guests can expect elevated classics, over-the-top flavors, and a high-energy atmosphere where people gather, stories flow, and every late morning turns into an unforgettable celebration.
McHolliday—mini pancakes, sausage patty, American cheese, egg, topped with maple syrup, and a side of hash browns
Dirty Hash—breakfast potatoes, chopped beef patties, American cheese, grilled onions, and no regrets
Cocoa Puff—espresso, Kahlúa, milk, Cocoa Puffs. Breakfast in a cup
Joe’s French Toast—deep-fried French toast, topped with seasonal berry compote and whipped honey butter
Pietro Busalacchi is a visionary restaurateur blending bold flavors, creative design, and rebellious hospitality to craft unforgettable brunch experience at Doc Holliday’s.
2547 San Diego Avenue, San Diego, California 92110 | 619-203-9603 | dochollidaysd.com
Located steps from the sand at The Shores Restaurant, this relaxed beachfront dining destination pairs sweeping ocean views with fresh, California coastal cuisine. Seasonal ingredients, vibrant seafood dishes, and handcrafted cocktails create an inviting setting for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and sunset gatherings.
Classic Benedict—Canadian bacon, poached eggs, English muffin, and classic hollandaise
Acai Bowl—berries, banana, toasted coconut, and ancient granola
Baja Fish Tacos—tempura mahi mahi, cabbage slaw, pico, cotija, and morita aioli
BLT Avocado Toast—smashed avocado, tomato jam, bacon lardons, over easy egg, and arugula
Chef Jordan Sileneck trained at Golden Door Spa and Hilton Hotels, later becoming Head Chef at Death by Tequila, where her bold, inventive cooking style flourished.
8110 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, California 92037 | 858-456-0600
ljshoreshotel.com/dining/the-shores-restaurant/
The original Broken Yolk Cafe opened in 1979 in San Diego’s Pacific Beach neighborhood. The cafe’s scratch-made ingredients, infectious hospitality, generous portions, and culinary creativity quickly made it a local favorite. Nearly 50 years later, those same traits have kept Broken Yolk Cafe growing, with 15 restaurant locations across San Diego County.
Tiki Toast—three extra thick slices of King’s HawaiianTM sweet bread, topped with strawberries, blueberries, shredded coconut, caramel drizzle, and powdered sugar
Golden State Benedict—toasted English muffin, grilled tomato, avocado, applewood-smoked bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, and a sriracha drizzle
42 locations in California, Arizona, Texas, Nevada, and Idaho | thebrokenyolkcafe.com
Chandler’s offers a contemporary take on California coastal cuisine, handcrafted with all things fresh and flavorful from our local bounty. Enjoy sweeping Pacific views from our idyllic terraces as you sip and savor these culinary treats, served with a smile Saturday and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wild Blue Crab Cake Benedict—with local Dassi Farms tomatoes, poached eggs, on grilled herb focaccia with basil pesto, crispy shallots, and lemon hollandaise
Pineapple Aloha French Toast—Hawaiian bread, pineapple brulee, pineapple curd, macadamia nuts, white sugar dust, and Chantilly cream
1 Ponto Road, Carlsbad, California 92011 | 760-683-5500 | chandlerscarlsbad.com
Sundays at Pazza Market & Cucina mean Italian brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring a seasonal rotating menu of wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, handmade pastas, steak and eggs, crispy polenta with short rib, gelato-topped French toast, and refreshing Italian spritzes and mimosas.
Crispy Polenta & Short Rib—crispy polenta, braised short rib, and poached egg
French Toast—mascarpone cream, raspberry coulis, and pistachiootatoes
4577 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, California 92122 | 619-347-0371 | pazzamarket.com
Rumorosa at Sheraton San Diego Resort brings Baja California to life on the waterfront. Start your day with Cali-Baja delights like chilaquiles con carnitas and churro pancakes, and enjoy vibrant Mexican wines and bold agave spirits, all while relaxing by the San Diego Bay. Intimate, electric, and utterly delicious.
Cafe de Olla French Toast—made with sweet brioche, toasted pecans, citrus maple syrup, and topped with horchata whipped cream
Baja Breakfast Sandwich—served on a sliced concha, topped with a sunny-side up egg, avocado, pico de gallo verde, chorizo patty and pepper jack cheese, and served with papas mexicanas
1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, California 92101 | 619-692-2826 | rumorosasd.com
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The San Diego home remodeling company works on full homes, kitchens, bathrooms, home additions, ADUs, garages, landscapes, and hardscapes.
Most homeowners want two things before they commit to a remodel: a realistic sense of cost and a clear picture of what the finished space will look like. Milan Design + Build helps deliver both through its online remodeling estimator and personalized design consultations, supported by a showroom experience and 3D renderings.
“The online estimate gives homeowners a starting number in about a minute, and the showroom and 3D renderings let them see materials and layouts before anything is built,” says David Noriani, CEO of Milan Design + Build. “Keeping design, permits, and construction with one team helps us manage expectations and keep everyone working toward the same vision.”
Modern design is a particular focus for Milan, with an emphasis on clean lines, natural light, functional layouts, and carefully selected materials. The team adapts each design to the homeowner’s lifestyle and the character of the property. Milan Design + Build combines thoughtful design with construction expertise, creating spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful.
The online estimator covers kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, full-home remodels, and ADU construction. At Milan’s showroom on Carroll Road, visitors can review real materials, finishes, and design options, meet the design-build team, and discuss project scope, budget, and timing. Consultations can also be held virtually for homeowners who prefer to start remotely.
At Milan Design + Build, one integrated team works on the entire project. Design and construction aren’t divided between separate firms. The process begins with a consultation and feasibility review, followed by design, space planning, and 3D renderings developed from detailed measurements and digital scans. The team also coordinates architectural plans, structural engineering, city approvals, and material selection, with construction overseen by a dedicated project manager.
Homeowners can explore their remodeling options, get an initial estimate, or request a design consultation at MilanBuild.com.
Oral oncolytics provide certain patients with effective treatment without IV medication
In the last several years, there’s been a surge in FDA approvals for what’s known as oral oncolytics. Oral oncolytics are targeted cancer therapies that come in tablet, capsule or liquid form that patients can take at home, rather than in an infusion clinic. Scripps physicians have seen exponential growth using this approach, with patients citing convenience as a major quality-of-life enhancement in their cancer treatment. This approach also allows treatments to be customized based on specific genetic mutations and a patient’s unique disease biology. Find out more about oral oncolytics here.
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Meet San Diego’s leading healthcare professionals, delivering exceptional medical and dental care through innovation, expertise, and dedication to patients.
Unio Specialty Care is a multi-specialty practice specializing in urology, gastroenterology, and radiation oncology.
Unio’s Radiation Oncology team—Dr. Donald B. Fuller, Dr. Tahir Ijaz, Dr. Reza Shirazi, and Dr. Siavosh Vakilian—combines extensive clinical experience with a commitment to personalized cancer care. The RO team treats cancerous and non-cancerous conditions using precision therapies including SBRT, IGRT, and the CyberKnife® S7 System, the only system of its kind in Southern California. Their expertise spans prostate, breast, lung, gastrointestinal, pancreatic, and central nervous system cancers, as well as low-dose radiotherapy for osteoarthritis.
In 2026, Dr. Shirazi and Dr. Vakilian were recognized as San Diego Top Doctors, joining Dr. Fuller and Dr. Ijaz, who have previously received this distinction.
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5395 Ruffin Rd, Suite 103, San Diego, CA 92103 | 858-221-9135
@uniospecialtycare | uniospecialtycare.com
Meet San Diego’s leading healthcare professionals, delivering exceptional medical and dental care through innovation, expertise, and dedication to patients.
At San Diego Fertility Center, parenthood starts with personalized, cutting-edge care. Nationally recognized physicians offer individualized plans spanning IVF, PGT, egg donation, surrogacy, Gentle IVF, fertility preservation, and LGBTQ+ family building. Newsweek ranked them among America’s Best Fertility Clinics in 2026: top 6% of 450+ clinics nationwide, and best in San Diego.
“Remind yourself you are not alone! You don’t have to have all the answers before you walk through the door,” says Dr. Friedman. “Our job is to listen, explain your options, and guide you toward what makes sense for you. Because fertility care isn’t one-size-fits-all — and building your family should feel like your journey, supported every step of the way.”
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11425 El Camino Real, San Diego, California 92130 | 858-794-6363
@sandiegofertilitycenter | sdfertility.com
Meet San Diego’s leading healthcare professionals, delivering exceptional medical and dental care through innovation, expertise, and dedication to patients.
At NCCS, both doctors take a personal, traditional approach to cardiovascular care. Patients speak directly with their physicians and build lasting relationships with doctors who know them.
“We became doctors to care for patients, not to run a business,” says Dr. Kabra, who trained in England and the United States and leads the practice’s office-based cardiac care. Dr. Rajamanickam, an interventional cardiologist trained under renowned Dr. Samin Sharma, shares the same philosophy.
Guided by evidence-based medicine, they tailor care to each patient’s unique history, physiology, lifestyle and goals. Both are respected, well-reviewed physicians and four-time Top Doctors.
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3142 Vista Way, Suite 206, Oceanside, CA 92056
760-224-7776
Meet San Diego’s leading healthcare professionals, delivering exceptional medical and dental care through innovation, expertise, and dedication to patients.
Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups, At Neighborhood Healthcare, patients receive whole-person care, giving them access to the resources they need to live their best lives—whether that’s primary care, pediatrics, dental care, behavioral health, lab services, or pharmacy needs.
Neighborhood Healthcare is a private, non-profit community health organization in San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. Primary Care Physician James H. Schultz, MD goes above and beyond in serving people with high integrity, professionalism, and collaboration. Alongside the entire Neighborhood Healthcare staff, he works to improve the health and happiness of the community, regardless of situation or circumstance.
