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Kono's Cafe

Restaurant

Hearty breakfast & lunch options in a relaxed diner with a surf-themed interior. People often mention breakfast, great, good, Great, beer, friendly, delicious, time, staff, view,


Address

704 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109

Website

konoscafepb.com

Contact

(858) 483-1669

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (2.4K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 7 AM to 3 PM
  • Saturday: 7 AM to 3 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 7 AM to 3 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 7 AM to 3 PM
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 3 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 3 PM
  • Thursday: 7 AM to 3 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: breakfast (32) great (24) good (24) Great (22) beer (21) friendly (16) delicious (14) time (14) staff (13) view (13)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Kristina H. 11 months ago on Google
    A friend told us to check this place out while on vacation. It's right along the boardwalk. We went close to open during the week and they were already busy. The staff were super nice and took my eggs from my burrito and put them inside my husband's. They answered questions and just sweet place. The portions are great value. We got ours to go and continued walking the boardwalk. We both got full and prolly could have shared one if we could agree on one item. This place was worth the wait in line. We will be checking it out next year on our trip for sure. He enjoyed the number 4 while.i devoured the number 5.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Susan G. 2 years ago on Google
    Tasty food and amazing view plus prices are great!!! You have to visit this place!!! We ordered breakfast No 1 and 2. The differences are one has pancakes and the other one French toast then the rest is the same. Super tasty compares other restaurants….the potatoes has cheese, onions and make then more delicious, the butter, the syrup makes the French toast and pancakes sooo yummy!!! Enjoy the view while you are having your breakfast after that go for some walk at the 🏖 oh by the way you can eat inside the restaurant or across the street next to the souvenir shop there in an entrance to tables and chairs with ocean view… enjoy!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katherine S. 2 years ago on Google
    We come here all the time and it’s a go-to when we have people come from out of town. Breakfast burritos are great, and if you go in a pair you can have someone grab you coffee from their stand while you wait in line. Even better: all their employees are fully vaccinated and every employee was masked (nose and mouth covered 😷)! Very happy with this place!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicholas V. 4 years ago on Google
    This place far exceeded my expectations. The food is legitimately some of the best brewery food I've had. It's not typical pub food and it's not super cheap, but it's definitely worth it. Get the mussels and adobo ribs (around $15 each) and you'll understand. The service was also super accommodating and friendly, and even on a busy Thursday night, our group of 6 found a table quickly.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Camilah F. 4 years ago on Google
    great restaurant!!!! everyone is very friendly and child friendly. food is great and the employees are excellent!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Talia K. 2 years ago on Google
    Got a #2 (vegetarian) and the egg to chile ratio was way off, I think there were 5 eggs in my burrito! That being said it was yummy, but next time I’d try one with meat, potatoes or add avocado. The tortillas are amazing! And the line was long but moved quickly. Outdoor seating was packed at 10am but note that there’s additional seating across the street behind the gift shop.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 jason g. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty good food and great views of the beach. But the line is always long to order food. But they do bring it out to you at your seat. Worth it for the view.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Edward A. 3 years ago on Google
    The best place in San Diego to get an $8 breakfast burrito that’ll fill you till dinner time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dan A. 3 years ago on Google
    My 1st time here is staff was very friendly and patient while I decided what to get. I decided on a BLT-A with an egg and grilled chili on multi grain wheat. IT WAS EXCELLENT!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sharon B. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the atmosphere and the beer is delicious! Lots of outdoor seating. One of my favorite places in the neighborhood.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kyle F. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a really chill little brewery. The beers selection was interesting with drinks like So Berry sour and Not a Whale IPA. Expect to spend $6-8 on a beer and if you're getting food about $8-14. The staff were all very courtesous and very engaging. Of course at this time masks are required at all times when you are not seated at your table.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan W. 4 years ago on Google
    What a great place!! They have so many drink options, guest taps, they ever been their own seltzer’s and the watermelon is delicious. The inside is spacious with different types of tables to hang out, and they have a small outdoor patio in the back. The servers and beer tenders were great and recommending and let us taste whatever we wanted, friendly and helpful staff for sure
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dan R. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow! What a great place....staff is AMAZING. Can't speak highly enough of how they were all friendly, helpful to customers and knowledgeable about the beer. Food was good and beer is fresh and refreshing. Our group drank most of the beer offered throughout the course of a late happy hour into the evening. They are dog friendly and have a great mix of indoor and outdoor seating space. It isn't huge, but the 2 indoor/outdoor bars are a very nice touch and great use of space. Will definitely be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nick A. 4 years ago on Google
    So great to have it back. Amazingly friendly service and killer beer!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Howell G. 3 years ago on Google
    Really love all that they do here. I feel safe eating and drinking here during the pandemic, since they have outside dining, a large open room, safe distance between tables and lot's of hand sanitizers available. Beer is exceptional + good variety and food is super solid. Wait staff is always on their game, check them out! Wear your masks!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nathan M. 3 years ago on Google
    Best beer and service of north park. The beer is really good and features a good variety, not just hazies. Also, the service is really the best of the area. I’d highly recommend visiting. I’ll be there often! :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason C. 3 years ago on Google
    The menu seems to change often enough but there food is almost always outstanding. I also find it easy to work my way to a brew that I really really like. The building setup is open and the crowd is usually at a happy medium. I definitely recommend it. Menu photos from June 2020.. I'm sure it'll change as time passes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vicky L. 4 years ago on Google
    We were going next door for brunch but didn't want to wait 40 min, so we decided to try it. It was a pleasant surprise, food was good, servers were attentive & didn't have to wait. Eggs & fries could've used a bit of salt, but otherwise BLT w/avocado, croque madame & blueberry cornbread were very tasty. Would definitely go back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben P. 4 years ago on Google
    Super chill spot to grab beer. The staff was super friendly and attentive. The beer was delicious on top. Make sure to try their imperial desert stouts if they are on tap. They are like drinking a pie that was converted into a beer.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eric G. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful morning to sit at a table on the sidewalk and enjoy a drink and breakfast. Pork Belly - Savory, sweet and a bit of bitter... absolutely delicious! Blueberry Cornbread - Crunchy, creamy and a bit juicy...and Hard Lemon Kombucha. One of the best breakfasts I have had in a long time. Thank you!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M J. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for breakfast in Pacific Beach! All the burritos are hearty and delicious! We usually get a burrito and Kono’s potatoes and share; enough food for both of us. Grab a cup of coffee and take your food across the boardwalk to their private deck. Arrive early as it fills up fast.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda M. 1 year ago on Google
    This place definitely has the right atmosphere. They have a small indoor dining room, and multiple outdoor options facing the beach. Staff is amazing and friendly. Menu can be found online , and when you arrive. The grilled blueberry muffin was delicious and would definitely get again. Coffee was strong, and since I’m more of a blonder coffee lover- minus points, but I understand not everyone loves that too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Henry M. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was okay, not too flavorful, but not bad. Portion sizes were great and you can't beat the view. Overall, not bad for a quick, breakfast bite!

  • 5/5 Melissa P. 3 years ago on Google
    Yum, yum and more yum!!! What a fun little gem with good quality food and plenty of it. The breakfast burrito #3 was big enough for 2, and the coffee right next door was by far the best Togo I’ve had in a long time. Nothing fancy going on here just darn good food on the board walk.

  • 5/5 Tina S. 3 years ago on Google
    Best breakfast place! Beautiful view is a plus! Food is amazing and always made perfectly as we request! Friendly staff! My favorite breakfast spot for sure!

  • 5/5 april s. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was great but for my liking a little too much onion and peppers in the potatos but thats just me. Service was awsome and very quick. Overall a great place to get breakfest and i will stop in again while im still here on vacation

  • 5/5 Maria D. G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great bang for your buck! Love seating & eating viewing the ocean.

  • 5/5 Linda Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Buy breakfast, eat overlooking the ocean! Great place to bike to from anywhere in Mission Bay!

  • 5/5 Bynum Tree and L. 3 years ago on Google
    The breakfast burritos are amazing and staff was very friendly!!

  • 5/5 Ajninja 8. 5 years ago on Google
    Really Friendly Staff that makes you feel like you are at home. Inside dinning area, two out side dinning areas one with an ocean view. Outside areas allow pets if you have them. Food prices are reasonable, they take cash and card. Menu Prices on maps is not up to date prices are more now. I took a photos of the menu to give you an idea of the actual prices. Our meal for both of us came out to about $23. Food is served on paper plates but there strong and thick, plastic utensils. Very good portions as you can see in the photos. Food was well cooked and served warm. Very good tasting. Breakfast is served all day and they have lunch also. We would definitely come back here and try other things on the menu as well.

  • 5/5 Mayra T. 3 years ago on Google
    Been coming here for 5 years, I've never been disappointed, it's the best place to come and enjoy some delicious food. Everyone is friendly. I love their French toast, their breakfast sandwich with avocado is delicious.

  • 4/5 Pedro H. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good burritos

  • 5/5 Sebastian S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Eggcellent breakfast. (Original) Eggcellent breakfast.

  • 5/5 Marieta B. 3 years ago on Google
    I adore this place to have breakfast and enjoy the views of the pier and ocean. The patio is closed due to Covid, so I sat on a bench close by to eat. I love the big breakfast with French Toast. I have to take half home, but usually give it to the homeless. Great food and location. The employees are also very friendly and welcoming.

  • 4/5 Nun Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Takeout only no seating but food and customer service is always good

  • 5/5 Nick N. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing! Large servings of deliciousness with a view!

  • 5/5 Lizzy G. 3 years ago on Google
    😋 absolutely delicious. The Kailua pork is amazing and the Wendy’s breakfast burrito is the best. Very generous portions for the price. 😁😁

  • 5/5 Phil O. 3 years ago on Google
    This is our first time here. COVID19 safe, practices face covering. Food is excellent. We ordered burgers and fries!

  • 5/5 Jake T. 3 years ago on Google
    The egg burritos are measured in pounds. Or kilograms for the Europeans that visit PB. Come hungry. 10/10 would eat a giant burrito again

  • 5/5 Nilanjana C. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful oceanside place for heavy breakfast and coffee

  • 5/5 Pearry P. 3 years ago on Google
    Breakfast was great. Service was excellent!

  • 5/5 Stephanie S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great coffee and breakfast burritos.

  • 5/5 Michael G. 3 years ago on Google
    Always awesome

  • 5/5 Michael S. 3 years ago on Google
    Best French toast in San Diego with the greatest setting

  • 5/5 David G. 3 years ago on Google
    Tasty, quick, hearty cheap.

  • 4/5 Robert F. 3 years ago on Google
    Breakfast burrito👍 with an Ocean view !

  • 5/5 Logan M. 3 years ago on Google
    The chorizo sandwich is good

  • 5/5 Amol F. 3 years ago on Google
    Burrito #1. The bomb!

  • 5/5 Jamie C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and friendly people make this a place we stop everytime we are in the area!

  • 3/5 Speedmanmusic S. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome breakfast!

  • 5/5 Noah T. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Coffee and customer service. When I satay in PB I go to Kono's every morning.

  • 5/5 rick r. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food

  • 5/5 Ruth P. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food fast.Service

  • 5/5 eddy m. 3 years ago on Google
    Best place for breakfast best service with a very nice view

  • 5/5 Juliana R. 3 years ago on Google
    I went on a Sunday around 9:00 AM and there was a decent line. It moved quickly and the atmosphere and view were nice. About a ten minute wait for the burritos (I ordered 4 of them). Delcious food and was still warm when I got home.

  • 4/5 Sean W. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food at a reasonable price.

  • 5/5 Shane G. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent Everything All the time. Definitely always a comeback to spot😍😍🤪

  • 5/5 Kimberly C. 3 years ago on Google
    We've been going to Kono's for nearly twenty years. It's great food, made by great people. And here's an insider tip: ask them to split and griddle your muffin. It's soooooooo good.

  • 5/5 Greggory W. 3 years ago on Google
    A staple everytime I go to dago. Solid breakfast and coffee Great views of beach and ocean.

  • 5/5 Carmen M. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome burgers and fries

  • 5/5 Tim J. 3 years ago on Google
    Best breakfast anywhere! Miss sitting outside

  • 5/5 Cat L. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to sit & enjoy the ocean

  • 5/5 Melissa E. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to stop and grab a coffee and quick bite before you stroll the beach.

  • 5/5 Mary F. 3 years ago on Google
    Very accommodating great prices good beer 🍺

  • 5/5 David A. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff. Try the so fresh so green

  • 5/5 Sergio H. 4 years ago on Google
    The place is beautiful, very nicely designed. I really liked the concept, the music, the decor and most importantly the beer. I’ve tasted three beers so far, (in three different visits) and they’ve all been delicious. Congrats!

  • 5/5 steve b. 3 years ago on Google
    Great beers and delicious food.

  • 5/5 Sean B. 3 years ago on Google
    I love this place. Their staff is always super friendly and willing to walk you through all of their options and guide you to the best selection for you. The menu is great and the ambiance is, "modern brewery with Edison lights."

  • 5/5 Justin M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great IPAs, the best burgers in NP, and very convenient take out during the pandemic.

  • 5/5 Ivan O. 3 years ago on Google
    The one who gives the drinks, the lady attended me perfectly 100% satisfaction

  • 5/5 A. C. P. 3 years ago on Google
    Today was my first time here, 😊I will come back!

  • 5/5 flo a. 3 years ago on Google
    Their Fish tacos are the best

  • 5/5 Crypto Kid K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great beer and awesome service.

  • 5/5 paul k. 4 years ago on Google
    Great vibe. Great people.

  • 5/5 Nicholas W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great beer and amazing food!

  • 5/5 Gregory P. 4 years ago on Google
    Great vibe!

  • 3/5 Bryce I. 4 years ago on Google
    The beer is good. The food is not.. overpriced, unremarkable, miniscule portions.

  • 4/5 Riley O. 4 years ago on Google
    Beer is good, atmosphere is great, what's not to love?

  • 5/5 Janelle O. 4 years ago on Google
    Go for brunch and bottomless mimosas!!!

  • 5/5 Adam W. 4 years ago on Google
    Favorite brewery in the area. Great vibe.

  • 5/5 Richard N. 4 years ago on Google
    Juice Maze Hazy New England IPA is so good its criminal! Nice atmosphere and great food! One of they best brewery's in San Diego.

  • 5/5 Walter B. 4 years ago on Google
    2 Pilsners on tap - quite rare in San Diego

  • 2/5 Colleen H. 4 years ago on Google
    I don't like any of their beers. The papas bravas is disgusting. the potatoes were barely cooked and almost cold, they said that's the way they come. When I exchanged it took over an hour to get my replacement. I did like the olives on a separate visit.

  • 5/5 Gonzalo G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great ambiance.

  • 4/5 Martin C. 4 years ago on Google
    Good beers, nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Although we didn't eat here, the food looked really nice.

  • 5/5 Ola S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great selection of beer ..

  • 5/5 Robyn B. 4 years ago on Google
    Super beer, super nice people and delicious food ( especially the blueberry cornbread!!).

  • 5/5 Brent P. 4 years ago on Google
    Good beer. Fun atmosphere. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Michael T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Brewery off of University in North Park

  • 4/5 Stephen M. 4 years ago on Google
    You can tell from the ceiling that this place had the same architect as North Park BC. It's practically the same building. Lots of white, lots of wood, lots of copper. I love the decor. It's like you're in a botanical garden. Not enough sound baffling. Hang some egg-crates from the ceiling so I can try to have a conversation, please! The beer is pretty good. Too many IPAs and only one house heff, pale, Mexican style, et cetera. Like ten IPAs. Food is very good, but limited. Only one burger, one fish dish, one steak, two salads. And this fish plate ain't much for the better part of twenty dollars. I really loved the corn ravioli. Great bathrooms.

  • 1/5 Christina H. 4 years ago on Google
    If u want a quick or decent bite to eat DO NOT go here. I have been sitting here for an hour and 20 minites waiting on my food. Horrible service. Worst restqurqnt experience i have ever had

  • 5/5 John B. 1 year ago on Google
    Always amazing food with amazing views. Cheap. Delicious. Amazing location. The only problem is the high demand. There will always be a line. They open at 7. Get there early. You won’t wait long or be disappointed

  • 5/5 gregorio c. 2 years ago on Google
    Every time we visit San Diego. We make it a point to at least visit Kono's once. One the best breakfast spots. Great price point. Awesome atmosphere!!!

  • 5/5 juliosd1970 2 years ago on Google
    We have been coming to Konos for several yrs. There staff always give you excellent service with a smile and the food very good at a good prices. Highly recommended this restaurant to anyone👍👍👍👍

  • 5/5 Anthony W. 1 year ago on Google
    I Absolutely LOVE this place, my Wife and I came here 21 years ago... and guess what? The food still taste the same 😛 delish!!! Prices? My God, 12 bucks!!!! Can't beat it with a bat!!!! Konos is a must!!! Everytime we're in San Diego. I'LL go so far to say, the breakfast is the best in California and Minnesota!!! And for the price??? No one even comes close!!! Oh AND the view and the sound of the pacific waves crashing!!! On a another level, especially if your on a budget, I could go on and on about this place... They got the breakfast game on lock in my opinion....

  • 5/5 Lisa M. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious 😋 and the most inexpensive place to grab breakfast on Mission Beach. Grab a seat across from the restaurant on the patio for a beautiful view of the ocean. Love those tasty breakfast potatoes🤤Enjoy them and just take a longer walk on the beach😉

  • 5/5 eric l. 1 year ago on Google
    My go to Breakfast spot in all of San Diego. You can not beat the views on the deck. There is usually a long line to order, so i get there early. There are also seats inside the restaurant and the coffee stand as well, which is great for people watching. I usually get the Big Breakfast 1 or 2, depending if i want pancakes or french toast.

  • 5/5 Kayla J. 1 year ago on Google
    Best breakfast burrito around!!! I got the egg burrito 3. So simple but so good. The entire time we were there the line didn’t end so be prepared to wait a little. Also, there are 2 patios one attached to the restaurant and one in the back of the souvenir shop across the walkway over looking the ocean. Definitely recommend. Nothing better than having breakfast and enjoying the waves.

  • 5/5 LuzSelenia L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great prices& portions, yummy food. Order and then find a seat on one of their decks. A couple overlook ocean & beach.not self-explanatory ... either askirwalk around figure it out.

  • 5/5 Tyler W. 10 months ago on Google
    We ordered egg burrito #5, which has chorizo and jalapeños. The burrito was big enough to share and a good deal for the price. It was fresh, flavorful, and spicy without being too salty. It's not pretending to be more than it is; what you get is worth the long wait. We waited in line for about 20 minutes and waited an additional 5-10 minutes for our food to be made. The indoor seating was sparse and cramped, and we ate outdoors. There was enough outdoor seating when we went, but it would fill up quickly during peak hours.

  • 5/5 Bryan “Keith” L. 7 months ago on Google
    This was a really nice little breakfest spot. The workers super nice. Asked us how our day was! They have a little patio across the way that faces the water. It is an experience , not just a food spot. The Cashier remember our names! Everyone in bilingual. It's funny because the Cashier called my best friend Roberto because we said his name was Bobby. It was such a cool and fun experience. If you want to take someone special to have a nice little chat with delicious food. Come here!

  • 5/5 Sherry M. 7 months ago on Google
    You walk in, grab a menu and sit where you want. Breakfast is served all day. Lunch items also available. I had the Breakfast Scramble with bacon. Served with a generous portion of country fried potatoes with onions, peppers and cheese. The scrambled eggs had a generous amount of bacon. Served with an english muffin. No take out containers available but they will give you a piece of foil to wrap your food in.

  • 5/5 Marie D. 8 months ago on Google
    We absolutely love Kono's!!! They have the best breakfast, right on the Pacific Beach boardwalk. Awesome food and gigantic helpings of it!!! We absolutely love eating there every time we go to San Diego for our annual vacations. The vibe is amazing as well!!! Staff is great, and very helpful!!!! Props to everyone at Kono's!!!! See you all next year! 😎😎⛱️

  • 5/5 Colin 6 months ago on Google
    Awesome location, food, and ambiance. You really can't be the price for what you get. Also, didn't realize there is a section you can sit looking at the ocean. You don't have to sit inside.

  • 5/5 Fabian Hoyos (. 9 months ago on Google
    Unbeatable price and the amount of food is incredible. Got one of the breakfast burritos and it was so tasty!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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