About
Looking for a great Sunday brunch spot? Then grab your posse and head to the Breakfast Republic! Here, you'll discover excellent fare, a cool décor, open spaces, and a fun and funky vibe.
This popular eatery has 17 locations, from Irvine to Hollywood, and is part of the Rise and Shine Hospitality Group, which also supports a non-profit organization. They do their part in being environmentally friendly by reducing, reusing, and recycling, while also participating in a food waste composting program. Between all this stewardship and their menu goodness, you just can’t go wrong!
The Breakfast Republic in Encinitas has a lovely, spacious outdoor patio and plenty of indoor seating, so the turnover rate is pretty quick. This is imperative on weekends when it's very busy!
Once my entire party arrived, we were seated at a large table in the back of the restaurant. We were near the kitchen, which added to our wonderful family gathering.
This sweet chain restaurant is definitely worth a visit on your Southern California vacation.
Vibe
The Breakfast Republic’s décor is fun—kinda farm chic meets funky with a little earthy thrown in the mix. Though they are a small chain, they still give off that mom-and-pop diner vibe.
Right in front, they have a cute little seating area with custom egg-themed chairs and a table. On the hostess podium was a funny photo of Christopher Walken that said, “No Reservations…Walkens Only”…clever…I think I need that at my house!
And right at the back of our table were the swag shelves, which had a lot of cute t-shirts, hoodies, and caps.
Breakfast Republic: Menu & Drinks
Their menu is extensive and offers a wide range of dishes from Crab and Crawfish Eggs Benedict to the most fabulous French Toast Sampler—they definitely have something for everyone.
My group ordered the Shrimp & Ricotta Frittata, Crab and Crawfish Eggs Benedict plus avocado, American Breakfast, Side Strawberry Pancake, American Breakfast substitute potatoes with fruit, side of 1 egg plus avocado, San Diego Eggs Benedict, Breakfast Jambalaya and the most awesome…French Toast Sampler.
As for drinks, I ordered the Jurassic Bloody Mary, my sister-in-law ordered the bottomless Café Olla, and the Chamango Mimosa. Also available are craft beers like Stone Delicious IPA and Stone Buenavez. Non-alcoholic beverages range from coffee, tea, soft drinks, juices, and chocolate milk.
Out of all of the dishes, the French Toast Sampler was…hands down…the winner and loved by everyone! Along with the peanut butter and banana Elvis Pancakes…delish!
Next time, I'm heading straight for the mimosas and French Toast Sampler! Aftwards, a nap on the beach.
Local Tips
- Be prepared to wait for seating, so enjoy a mimosa at the indoor bar.
- The open space makes the room loud when it's busy.
- There is plenty of parking in the strip mall or on the side streets.