Beach Break Cafe is Something Special

There are a million breakfast places in North County, most of them pretty good, but one stands head and shoulders above the rest. It's the Beach Break Cafe at 1902 S. Coast Highway in Oceanside. We've been going there for breakfast for the past 9 years and I can honestly say I 've never been disappointed. This is the kind of place Guy Fieri, from Diners, Drive Ins and Dives would like to review. Since Guy hasn't discovered it yet, I'll let you in on the best kept secret in Oceanside.

The restaurant is owned by Gary and Zell, and one of them is almost always there. They're friendly, as are all their employees. The place itself is on the highway in a little strip mall. Inside there are about a dozen tables, some nice booths, and a surfer decor. Outside there are a few tables with umbrellas. Wherever you sit you'll be well taken care of. Everyone is so friendly. They'll even try to help you decide what to eat, as you'll probably have trouble deciding. If you go on the weekend, expect quite a wait. They have coffee available outside during the wait, which is a great special touch.

What should you eat at the Beach Break? I love their omelettes. They have every combination imaginable, and they'll make anything you can dream up. Omelettes are served with either country fries ( good) or crispy hash browns (great). I don't want to know how much butter they put on the hash browns to get them so good and crispy. You also get a choice of toast or coffee cake. I recommend at least one person at the table try the coffee cake. It's like a crumble cake with drizzled icing. Warm and delicious. Ron loves the banana crunch french toast. The bread is dipped in crunchy cereal before grilled. It is topped with sliced bananas and whipped cream. Eggs benedict are out of this world, too. Very traditional, with a wonderful hollandaise on top. If you like BIG pancakes, this is the place for you. They're almost as big as the plate. They also serve fresh squeezed orange or tangerine juice, and good strong coffee.

When we first moved here and were exploring various restaurants and neighborhoods, we told our friends from Carlsbad about it. They didn't want to go there because it was in Oceanside. It wasn't the right neighborhood. Look what they missed. I have found that some of the best places to eat are in the most unlikely spots. This place is a winner, and if you find yourself up in Oceanside, you'll be delighted to know about The Beach Break Cafe. 760 49 6355 (no web site)