Breakfast Restaurant
Cafe 222
Cafe 222 offers inventive American breakfast and brunch in San Diego. Find menu access, practical dining info, and location details at 222 Island Ave.
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About this place
About Cafe 222
Cafe 222 is a breakfast and brunch spot in downtown San Diego known for creative takes on American comfort classics like pumpkin waffles and chicken fried steak. It offers a casual, cozy, and trendy environment appreciated by locals and tourists alike.
The restaurant offers a variety of comfort and organic dishes with vegetarian and healthy options. Guests often praise the quality ingredients and warm, friendly service in a relaxed setting.
Located near popular city attractions, it features both indoor and outdoor seating and caters to solo diners, families, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Popular menu highlights
Dishes guests come back for
What to expect
The dining experience
Atmosphere
A casual and cozy space with a trendy vibe, Cafe 222 welcomes family-friendly and LGBTQ+ crowds seeking a relaxed breakfast experience with great coffee and local specialties.
Service Style
Offers a range of dining options including dine-in, takeout, delivery, and outdoor seating, with quick and attentive service usually available without reservations.
Best For
Popular for breakfast and solo dining, accommodating families with kids’ menus and high chairs, as well as tourists and locals looking for traditional American breakfast fare.
Good Occasions
Ideal for casual breakfast or brunch visits lasting from 30 minutes to 4 hours, open daily early morning until early afternoon.
- Great coffee
- Organic dishes
- Comfort food
- Vegetarian options
- Local specialty
Location & contact
Find Cafe 222
- 222 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
- +1 619-236-9902
- In the Spring Mountain Road dining district, near Arville St — a short drive west of the Strip.
Opening hours
When to visit
· 06:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Hours may change on public holidays and special events. Please confirm with the restaurant.
| Monday | 06:30 AM - 01:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 06:30 AM - 01:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 06:30 AM - 01:30 PM |
| Thursday | 06:30 AM - 01:30 PM |
| Friday Today | 06:30 AM - 01:30 PM |
| Saturday | 06:30 AM - 01:30 PM |
| Sunday | 06:30 AM - 01:30 PM |
Service options & amenities
Good to know
Service Options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Amenities
- Restroom
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Planning & Parking
- Usually a wait
- No reservations
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
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