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Explore the 5 top spots in San Diego's Mission Beach neighborhood

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Published on July 30, 2019
Explore the 5 top spots in San Diego's Mission Beach neighborhoodThe Mission Cafe | Photo: Vivien C./Yelp

Looking to uncover all that Mission Beach has to offer? Get to know this San Diego neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a spot offering breakfast/brunch favorites to a rum lover's delight.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Mission Beach, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. The Mission Cafe

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Topping the list is breakfast and brunch spot The Mission Cafe, which offers also offers coffee, tea and more. Located at 3795 Mission Blvd. (between San Jose Place and Rockaway Court), it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,586 reviews on Yelp.

The original of three Mission cafes in San Diego (the others are in North Park and East Village), this spot's staples include pancakes, French toast, soy chorizo specials, egg platters and Latino breakfast plates, such as burritos and chilaquiles.

2. La Playa Taco Shop

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Next up is La Playa Taco Shop, at 3973 Mission Blvd. (between York and Yarmouth courts). With 4.5 stars out of 1,087 reviews on Yelp, this Mexican restaurant has proven to be a local favorite. 

La Playa serves up burritos, tortas, tostadas and more in indoor and outdoor dining spaces.

3. Miss B's Coconut Club

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Caribbean and breakfast/brunch spot and bar Miss B's Coconut Club is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 3704 Mission Blvd. (between Portsmouth Court and Santa Clara Place), 4.5 stars out of 586 reviews.

Named in honor of a fictitious bathing beauty created long ago to promote residential growth in the area, rum and craft cocktails are the main attraction at this spot, which has indoor and outdoor seating. 

4. Juice Wave

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Juice Wave, a breakfast and brunch spot that offers juices, coffee and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 171 Yelp reviews.

Head over to 3733 Mission Blvd. (between Portsmouth and Pismo courts) to check out its acai bowls, almond milk, coffee, cold-pressed juices and salads. 

5. Olive Cafe

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Finally, check out Olive Cafe, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 611 reviews on Yelp. You can find the traditional American breakfast/brunch/lunch spot at 805 Santa Clara Place (between Bayside Lane and Mission Boulevard).

The cafe's breakfast offerings include egg platters, pancakes, French toast, burritos and quesadillas, while its lunch menu features sandwiches, soups, salads and wraps. For the full menu, click here.


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