Places for the Best Brunch Carlsbad CA. How does Coconut pistachio kanafee or Lobster Benedict sound for brunch? We also have places for pancakes, waffles and French toast. Have a look at our list of places for the best brunch in Carlsbad.
Shorehouse Kitchen
2833 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Shorehouse Kitchen offer some great breakfast items such as Egg White Mediterranean Omelets (Artichoke Hearts, Castelvetrano and Kalamata Olives, Organic Red Quinoa, Heirloom Tomatoes, Red Bell Peppers, Organic Spinach, Basil, Roasted Pinenuts, and Feta in a Stuffed French Omelette), Wild Mushroom & Organic Spinach (Organic Portabellini and Cremini Mushrooms, Organic Baby Spinach, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Aged Cheddar and a Blend of Herbs, in a Stuffed French Omelette, topped with Fresh Avocado) and Crispy Parmesan Risotto & Honey Cured Bacon (Parmesan and Cream Cheese Risotto Cakes, Baby Arugula, Tarragon Bearnaise). Or you could go for Maple Fried Chicken Breakfast Sandwich (All natural chicken breast, Sunnyside up Farm Egg, Maple Dijon Aioli, Baby Arugula, Honey Cured Bacon, Aged White Cheddar, Brioche Bun, Served with your choice of Side) or Brioche Breakfast Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Organic Spinach and Aged White Cheddar Omelet, with Choice of Bacon, Sausage, Turkey Sausage, Canadian Bacon, or Fresh Tomato, Served with your Choice of Side). They also serve a variety of cocktails including Bloody Marys and Mimosas if you want to make it a boozy brunch.
Toast
5970 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008, United States
Toast is a place to “gather with family, friends, and loved ones and enjoy the best meal of the day. We serve up classic favorites with a unique twist. Whether it’s roasting our vegetables in house or whipping up our French toast batter from scratch, we take pride in the details. We believe in supporting local businesses and source all our bread from Bread & Cie, which makes our toasts the best around. You can get breakfast food anywhere, but you can only get an amazing brunch experience here. So, wake up to something wonderful and raise a glass to Toast.” Options include the house specialty Coconut pistachio kanafee (Shredded phyllo – ricotta & mozarella cheese filling – orange blossom syrup – toasted brioche – topped with pistachios), Green eggs n toast (Egg – grilled asparagus – scallions – nut free pesto – green bell pepper – spinach – capers) and Denver-ish scramble (Canadian bacon – Portuguese linguica sausage – tomato – bell pepper – red onion – cheddar).
Swami’s Cafe
2780 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Swami’s are a “family owned restaurant and offer some of the best food in the area. Always extremely helpful, as well as prompt, we strive to make your dining experience special. At Swami’s Cafe our unique menu, great atmosphere, and friendly staff all combine to create an excellent dining experience.” The menu includes items like the Garlic chicken omelet (marinated chicken breast in garlic sauce with Swiss cheese), Authentic Mexican burrito (sautéed tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, onion, jalapenos, guacamole, and bell pepper) and pancakes, waffles and French toast. Their breakfast specials include Lobster Benedict (two poached eggs with lobster, asparagus, green onions on an English muffin, Hollandaise sauce served with a choice of fruit, cottage cheese or home style potatoes. They also do a kids menu.
The Broken Yolk Café
7670 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009
The Broken Yolk Café serves brunch of all varieties. If you are looking for a healthy breakfast/brunch then you could choose from the vegetarian Wellness Wrap (Scrambled egg whites, sautéed spinach, red bell pepper and Feta cheese wrapped in a spinach tortilla. Served with fresh fruit) or Feta Avocado Toast (Thick sliced artisan grain bread lightly toasted and topped with fresh avocado, arugula, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and a balsamic drizzle). What about an American Breakfast (Two eggs any style with your choice of bacon, sausage or corned beef hash. With Applewood-smoked bacon) or Betty’s Southern Biscuit & Gravy (A homemade buttermilk biscuit smothered with country gravy and topped with bacon or sausage. Topped with two crispy fried chicken strips). If eggs are more your thing, how about a Golden State Benedict (A toasted English muffin topped with grilled tomato, avocado, applewood-smoked bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, and a sriracha drizzle) or Sope Benedict (Two extra thick and crispy corn tortillas filled with shredded beef and topped with poached eggs, homemade ranchero sauce, sliced avocado, fresh salsa, cotija cheese and sour cream).
Richard Walker’s Pancake House
2656 Gateway Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Who loves pancakes? What about Richard Walker’s Pancake House? “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.” At Richard Walker’s you can expect dishes such as Blueberry And Sour Crème Crepes (Juicy blueberries mixed with sour cream and a dash of Triple Sec makes this a true berry delight; sprinkled with powdered sugar and served with a side of blueberry compote), Chocolate Explosion (Smooth imported chocolate wrapped delicately in a warm crepe and topped with thick whipped cream and fresh strawberries on top), or Cherry Kijafa Crepes (Tart Montmorency cherries are simmered in sweet Danish Kijafa wine and stuffed inside crepes; more cherries Kijafa on top and dusted with powdered sugar). Or what about San Diego French Toast (Grilled until golden brown and garnished with the freshest sliced bananas, strawberries, and blueberries; real whipped cream on the side) or the quirkily named Pigs In A New Car (By any other name, it’s still three sausage links rolled up in three pancakes and sprinkled with powdered sugar; tropical sauce and whipped butter on the side).
Panera Bread
1935 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Panera Bread is a counter service restaurant that serves breakfast before 11am. “At Panera, we invite you to experience freshly prepared, wholesome meals in a warm and welcoming environment, served by people who care. To us, this is what good eating is all about and why we love what we do. Our approach to good food is guided by our values: We believe in ‘food as it should be;’ we are transparent; we deliver freshness; and we serve food that we feel good about serving our own families.” Breakfast options include Chipotle Chicken, Scrambled Egg & Avocado Wrap, Sausage, Scrambled Egg & Cheese on Brioche, Avocado, Egg White & Spinach sandwich, Spinach and bacon souffle and Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries Parfait.
Cheesecake Factory
2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008
The Cheesecake Factory serves Saturday and Sunday brunch from opening until 2pm. You can choose from such items as the GIANT BELGIAN WAFFLE (Available with Strawberries, Pecans and Chantilly Cream), CARAMEL APPLE PANCAKES (Buttermilk Pancakes with Glazed Apples, Crispy Caramel Pecans and Chantilly Cream. Served with Our Maple-Butter Syrup), BRULÉED FRENCH TOAST (The “Best” French Toast Ever! Thick Slices of French Bread Grilled Golden Brown Topped with Powdered Sugar and Served with Maple-Butter Syrup) and the BRUNCH COMBO (Two Eggs with Two Slices of Bacon and Two Buttermilk Pancakes). Or what about GREEN CHILAQUILES WITH CARNITAS AND EGGS (Tender Slow-Cooked Pork or Chicken with Roasted Poblano Peppers, Cheese, Onions, Cilantro and Crisp Corn Tortillas. Garnished with Tomatillo-Chile Sauce, Tomato and Sour Cream), FRIED CHICKEN & WAFFLES BENEDICT (Our Belgian Waffle Topped with Crispy Fried Chicken Strips, Poached Eggs and Hollandaise. Served with Maple-Butter Syrup), or the KIDS’ BRUNCH (Kids 10 and Younger. A Small Order of French Toast, Bacon and Strawberries).
Or see our post on brunch in San Diego.