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704 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Average Rating 4 (14 Ratings)

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A favorite of locals, early morning surfers and burger lovers, Kono's has become an institution in Pacific Beach. Not only to does it serve breakfast all day for late risers, but it also has a top lunch selection. The lines are sometimes long, but the ultra-friendly and speedy service make waiting a non-issue. There are also plenty of things to check out before you place your order, including gnarly surfing pictures, surfing footage screened on a wall-mounted TV, and T-shirts and sweatshirts that proclaim you are a proud customer of Kono's. There's also a quote-of-the-week board, where favorite gems of overheard wisdom get props. Choose between indoor and outdoor seating; dining alfresco gives patrons a fantastic view of the ocean, but beware of pesky birds trying to steal a free meal off your plate. One of the best things about Kono's is that you can't beat the bang you get for your buck; in fact, a chalkboard on the wall proclaims the number of days Kono's hasn't raised its prices, and the number is huge.

14 Ratings and Reviews

  • Good food at the beach

    Review rating : 3out of 5   bettdesboy - 01/18/2008

    Local favorite that specializes in large sized breakfast served right off the famous Crystal pier.Food is good and plenty of it, althou nothing really special .The Eggery located 3 blocks south is exceptional and and about twice the price. Here's the deal if your bucks are crumbled in your pocket go to Kono's or the Broken yolk up grand ave. both fair priced and good food.Parent visits, outings, dates you can not go wrong with the Eggery or The mission they are excellent and worth the extra $ when not rushed

  • BEST BREAKFAST IN SAN DIEGO

    Review rating : 5out of 5   jmpigboy - 09/04/2007

    This is the best breakfast place in San Diego. If you don't mind waiting in line to make an order, just remember it is part of the experience. The food is plentiful tasty and CHEAP> You can also cross the boardwalk and eat looking over the ocean..

  • so..

    Review rating : 4out of 5   delia2217 - 10/17/2006

    the breakfast is okay.
    other than breakfast, pretty much everything there is really good.

    & someone said theres no view, there IS but the seating is not attached, you tell them you'll be sitting outside and walk across to the seating that has a view.

  • If your homeless is right!

    Review rating : 2out of 5   amylemonlime - 09/29/2006

    That made me chuckle but it's so true. First the service is AWFUL! I waited a half hour in a line of about 11 people. Its all about mounds of eggs and more eggs that's it! ROFL about the potatoes...mine were hard as a rock!
    If you want (and I can't believe that they dont' list it here) a great breakfast go to The Brockton Villa in La Jolla. You will not be disappointed.

  • If You're Homeless

    Review rating : 3out of 5   john92126 - 07/08/2006

    and just scraped together 5 bucks for a big breakfast, maybe you would think the food deserves 5 stars. We found it to be extremely ordinary. We sat inside, and the only view is out the front door a ways down you can see the beach, otherwise the view is blocked by another building. It was decent food at a decent price, but to me, that barely deserves the 3 stars I gave it. I even tried dousing the potatoes with ketchup and salt like several other diners, but even that did not help.

  • Best breakfast anywhere!

    Review rating : 5out of 5   kulite - 05/26/2006

    Don't let the paper plates and plastic silverware sway you. This is a first class breakfast! The egg scramble is my personal favorite. This place has the best view of the ocean and also for general "people watching". Love it, love it, love it. On weekends it's sometimes hard to get a table during late morning.

  • great views great food

    Review rating : 5out of 5   sbett5936 - 04/14/2006

    Go to watch the people, along with amazing breakfast, at an unbelievably low price

  • Kono's Cafe is mighty fine

    Review rating : 5out of 5   klouiseb7 - 06/15/2005

    Excellent dining. They also have a great Caesar Chicken Salad. A beautiful veiw of the ocean to dine as well.

  • Wonderful Find 6/07/05

    Review rating : 5out of 5   blush101hd - 06/11/2005

    Being new to the area, I was unaware that Kono's was a local treasure, but by chance we hit gold!! The breakfast was wonderful, in fact more than could be eaten. A must try for anyone not familiar with this area. D. Wade, Birmingham, AL

  • old horse

    Review rating : 5out of 5   dougmaryg - 01/28/2005

    i know the owner great guy [great great food] they go hand and sand

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