North Parkers hold this old school Chinese restaurant-turned-diner dear to their hearts. The priciest item on the cash-only menu is a Denver omelette, clocking in at just over $4. The serviceable plate includes crispy hash browns, toast and jam.

Equally popular with the early bird special crowd and after-bar party goers; both sets agree that the biscuits and gravy and chicken fried steak at this 24-hour diner are first rate.

Hungry locals and truckers just passing through fill up at this roadside eatery, where they do a great job with breakfast basics (the hash browns are always crispy) and the service is friendly and efficient. Go early to avoid a wait.

This La Jolla institution is renowned for their potato pancakes served with sour cream and applesauce but they've got everything from healthy egg white omelettes to throwbacks that include chipped beef on toast.

Judy the Beauty runs this neighborhood favorite in South Park which counts Whoopi Goldberg as a former staff member with has a namesake dish on the menu: 2 eggs any style, bacon, potatoes, toast, and large orange juice.

Feed a hangover or fuel up before a round of golf at this tucked-away eatery with a great view of downtown San Diego. Regulars are particularly fond of their corned beef hash and the Bloody Marys.

Families and old timers share counter space at this Mission Hills spoon, known for their pork chop and eggs and fried chicken atop either waffles or French toast.

Over 40 years of breakfasts have been served at this beach-adjacent diner. Eater readers are fans of the mimosas, bottomless cups of coffee and the fluffly biscuits.