Best Brunch in Old Town San Diego
Old Town isn't just about dinner and margaritas. On weekends, the neighborhood fills up with people looking for a slower start: coffee, something eggy, something sweet, and a spot to sit in the sun.
What brunch looks like here
Expect a mix of traditional Mexican breakfasts, café-style stops, and nearby restaurants that lean into brunch on weekends. Patios and balconies make it easy to sit for a while and watch the neighborhood wake up.
How Don Pietro fits into a brunch day
Even though Don Pietro is geared toward dinner, it's a natural follow-up to a late brunch: grab coffee and something light in the late morning, explore Old Town or Presidio Park, then circle back for Italian dinner as the lights come on.
However you time it, a good Old Town brunch usually stretches into the afternoon—walks through the historic park, a stop for sweets, and a patio with a view of the street.
Use this guide as a loose map and build your own ritual from first cappuccino to final spritz.