San Diego, CA
For Breakfast in San Diego, the local food press points to Gold Finch Modern Delicatessen, Madi, and ASA Bakery. Picks from The Infatuation, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated June 2026.
Gold Finch Modern Delicatessen · La Jolla
A modern Jewish deli for the giant latke with horseradish cream, caramelized onions, and mushrooms.
Madi · Normal Heights
Blackberry-and-goat-cheese pancakes balancing fruity sweetness with a tangy finish.
ASA Bakery · East Village
A bakery-café whose crispy curry pan is the move alongside the morning coffee.
Cocina 35 · Liberty Station
Some of the city's best chilaquiles — crunchy, perfectly salted chips under habanero-cilantro salsa.
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