Order: Famous portions + sage fried chicken $16–24
The most famous brunch in San Diego for massive portions. A tourist rite of passage.
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Near Old Town
Old Town doesn't have a brunch spot worth a special trip. The closest picks locals drive to are Hash House A Go Go in Hillcrest and Great Maple in Hillcrest — here's what to order and what you'll pay.
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Quick answer: Nothing notable in Old Town itself — closest picks: Hash House A Go Go, Great Maple, Cesarina.
The most famous brunch in San Diego for massive portions. A tourist rite of passage.
Hillcrest favorite for maple-bacon donuts and creative pancakes. Great for groups.
Italian brunch with a loyal local following. Mimosas and red-sauce energy in a bright room.
University Heights bar with a huge patio and the best bottomless setup in the area.
The most-photographed brunch in the city. Expect a wait; arrive early or book ahead.
Weekend brunch runs 9 AM–2 PM; book 1–2 weeks out for popular Little Italy and La Jolla spots.
Bottomless mimosas typically cost $20–35 for a 90-minute to 2-hour window.
Walk-ins before 10 AM are usually painless; after 10 AM, expect 30–60 minute waits.
Ocean-view brunch books fastest — reserve a week ahead for La Jolla and Pacific Beach patios.
Weekday brunch (Friday or Monday) is much easier at Snooze, Breakfast Republic, and The Cottage.
From Old Town, the shortest hop for brunch is Hash House A Go Go in Hillcrest — worth combining with other errands in that direction.
Not in Old Town itself — nothing there ranks among the county's best brunch. The closest picks are Hash House A Go Go, Great Maple, Cesarina, starting with Hash House A Go Go in Hillcrest.
Hash House A Go Go in Hillcrest. Order the Famous portions + sage fried chicken, priced $16–24. The most famous brunch in San Diego for massive portions. A tourist rite of passage.
Expect $16–24 to $15–25 per person at the closest brunch spots. Prices are current for 2026.
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