With the holidays upon us, going to breakfast or brunch with family or friends is a great way to connect during this festive season. San Diego has a wide variety of restaurants with great brunches, many of which you may be familiar with. Their locations make it so that they are easy to go too and a top pick for tourists as well as locals. According to their websites, these restaurants have gained immense popularity over the years. 

   Breakfast Republic, with locations ranging from Pacific Beach, North Park, Liberty Station, Ocean Beach, and others, offers a load of signature plates according to their website (breakfastrepublic.com). Senior Greg Buchanan said, “Breakfast Republic is one of my favorite restaurants and I recommend the eggs benedict. It is very good. It is also a really nice restaurant and very comfortable to eat at.” The establishment offers twists on American classics such as Oreo Pancakes and S’mores French Toast. Their eggshell seats bring a unique and comfortable feeling and represent their creative breakfast dishes. These sweet and savory delights are perfect dishes to chow down on during the holiday season.

   Located in Del Mar, Hillcrest, and La Jolla, Snooze offers some of the most unusual dishes. With seasonal favorites such as their Sweet Potato or Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes, the restaurant is sure to impress. They first opened in 2006, and have since hosted events such as their annual Bike to Snooze Day, and community garden parties with many participants. According to the eatery’s website, they also make sure to use cage-free eggs, responsibly raised pork and are partnered with recycling programs to establish confidence with their customers (snoozeeatery.com). 

   The exclusive Cottage La Jolla offers a unique taste of Southern California foods while providing a homey setting. They offer Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes, as well as other classics. According to their website, they have won many awards including Best Family Restaurant, Best Omelet, Best Sunday Brunch, and Best Patio Dining. To accompany the delicious food, they have live music every Tuesday as well as an app to make your wait for a table much faster. They are soon to start a remodeling process to freshen your experience while in their restaurant (cottagelajoll.com). 

   The time you spend with your loved ones should be special and so is finding the right place to spend it. From Breakfasts Republic’s Oreo Pancakes and Snooze’s Sweet Potato Pancakes to The Cottage’s Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes, San Diego has a lot to offer when it comes to a holiday brunch.