The Most Instagram Worthy Restaurants in San Diego
San Diego is such a beautiful city with gorgeous sunshine all year round. It’s only fitting that it is also home to many types of beautiful and trendy eateries with great decor serving top cuisine. Take a look at our list of the most stylish eateries in this great American city. To help you make sure your Instagram feed is looking great during your next visit, here are our top picks for the most instagrammable in San Diego.
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Morning Glory
50 W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 629-0302
Morning Glory is a cute and casual restaurant that serves breakfast and brunch in a vibrant pink interior space. The eatery serves delicious brunch dishes such as Khachapuri, mouth-watering fresh baked bread full of cheese, bacon, and bone marrow which is tasty and filling.
Their fluffy souffle pancakes with just the right level of sweetness are another must-try dish. We had the fresh-squeezed orange juice and the coffee, although good, it wasn’t exceptional. The decor is fun and artsy, with pink umbrellas lining the terrace, a large pink star on top of the bar, and green and pink marble floors.
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Communal Coffee
2335 University Ave San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 363-7737
Communal Coffee is a charming coffee shop next to a florist shop. The coffee and flowers combo makes it a top photo spot. It is one of the most Instagram worthy restaurants in San Diego. Apart from the great-looking interior space, the outdoor area, next to a garden, is relaxing and aesthetically appealing.
The coffee in the shop is excellent with many options. We tried the lemon almond latte, which was truly magnificent. The latte flight with lavender honey and rose vanilla is a sweet option and brewed excellently. The croissants were delicious and flaky, while the turkey and egg sandwiches were filling and delicious.
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S3 Coffee Bar
6225 Mission Gorge Road, San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 693-5333
S3 Coffee Bar has beautiful indoor and outdoor seating. The cafe is full of pretty pink decorations and stunning light fixtures. The wide selection of beverages and food options include toast and flatbreads, sandwiches with different fillings, Acai bowls, and pastries. The drinks include lemonades, smoothies, teas, and their famous coffees.
The must-have drink is the Rose Gold Latte, a bright pink delicious latte with a tea base and decorated with rose petals and gold glitter. The pretty drink is as delicious as it is beautiful. There is a variety of other latte options that are unique and sweet. Top options are almond beet tea latte and the color-changing lemonade Ursula’s Revenge.
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Breakfast Republic
2865 Sims Road #106, San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 693-5434
The Breakfast Republic is a rustic restaurant with a wide breakfast menu. The decor is bright-colored with some interesting decor pieces, such as the lounge’s egg chairs, which look like a cracked egg. The delicious food and coffee come in plates and mugs that have fun and witty sayings, making this a fun place. The menu has vegan items which are well prepared and delicious.
The gluten-free French toast, which comes with bananas, and whipped cream, is a flavorful vegan option. The drink we enjoyed most was their Jurassic Bloody Mary which has pickles, celery, olives, candied bacon, and a Tajin rim.
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Pink Rose Cafe
8209 La Mesa Boulevard La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 208-4805
Pink Rose Cafe is a pretty coffee spot full of flowers, making it one of the best decors for taking appealing photographs. The adorable space has plenty of seating indoors and outdoors where you can have tea or coffee from the extensive menu. The coffee comes in various delicious flavors, such as caramel, vanilla, and white mocha.
There is also an option of vegan coffee which is raw, organic, and non-roasted, as well as hot chocolate and juice options for children. We found a variety of vegan options: the vegan chai scone, Acai bowls, muffins, pancakes, and toasts.
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Breakfast and Bubbles
3831 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 269-6281
Breakfast and Bubbles serves a variety of breakfast dishes. The eclectic menu includes American breakfast classics such as eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, and Sicilian-inspired dishes such as caviar service and breakfast charcuterie boards. In addition to coffees and teas, the drinks available are beer, delicious tasting cocktails, champagne by the bottle, and champagne flights.
The eatery is open all day, and the trendy decor makes it a great place to enjoy your food in an aesthetic Instagram-worthy space. The food is pretty good, with the slow-braised pork being tender and tasty while meat lover’s omelet was perfectly seasoned with plenty of meat and cheese.
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One Door North
3422 30th St San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 618-1285
One Door North is a picturesque restaurant with a cabin in the wood decor. There are tented areas that increase the outdoor aesthetic of the place. From the menu, we opted to try the Spinach Artichoke Dip, which came with spinach, cream cheese, roasted garlic, artichokes accompanied by fresh-baked pita bread, and the House-Cut Truffle Fries, which were a delicious combination of parmesan, parsley, and truffle.
We also had the pan-seared chicken, and flat iron steak cooked to perfection and excellently seasoned. The decor and the food at the restaurant make it one of the most Instagram worthy restaurants in San Diego.
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Kindred
1503 30th St San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 546-9653
Kindred is a trendy bar that serves regular and vegan food. The craft cocktails served in the bar are unexpected and tasty. The decor has comfortable seating, great artwork, and beautiful bohemian and gothic decor. The menu is wide-ranging with snacks that include the skewers that we tried, which came with Chargrilled Seitan flavored with Chimichurri, Horseradish Aioli. There is a vegan option of Substitute Seared Tofu.
We had the Memphis BBQ Jackfruit for our mains, which was delicious, filling, and perfectly seasoned. The drinks menu is vast, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options such as the Miracle Cure, with a number of tasty and refreshing ingredients.
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