Sue S.
1/1/2026
Found our way here while walking from the US Grant to the waterfront. It was fun, kitchy not crowded, and bright but best of all we had a great brunch. Waffles and eggs all made to order with...
Cafe 222
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(2,471)
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222 Island Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
Cafe 222 has been the local dining institution for nearly 25 years in San Diego. This quirky-corner eatery has become famous from it's many appearances on the Food Network and for the owner who from time-to-time can be found wearing a waffle on her head. This shoebox-size of a restaurant has plenty of seating, offers indoor, street side patio dining as well as an upper garden patio area. Dogs and kids are welcome with well-behaved parents. Reservations are not accepted but if there is a wait to get in, it moves quickly and the staff passes out banana bread and coffee to those in line to make the wait more pleasant.
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4.0(2,471)
Robert N.
12/29/2025
Cafe 222 is a must stop for breakfast whenever we are in San Diego. They provide friendly service, great food, and amazing waffles with an authentic diner vibe. I ordered the Golden Waffle combo...
Angela G.
11/14/2025
This. Place. Never. Disappoints. As you can see we're "regulars" when in the area. We've been here 5 or 6 times over a few years and the experience is always the same. The food is solid and...
Jason B.
1/7/2026
We were in town visiting my daughter that had returned from naval deployment and she wanted breakfast. This place popped up on my search so we hustled over and it took us about 10 minutes to find...
Danielle L.
12/12/2025
This place has solid breakfast! Went here on a Sunday morning and was seated within 10 mins of arrival. It's a cozy spot, especially inside. The service was quick and easy. The menu is plentiful...
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