Harry’s Coffee Shop - Del Mar

Cute place in Del Mar for coffee and breakfast/lunch. We sat outside and enjoyed the view and weather. Breakfast was ok, it was tasty but more like diner food. The hash browns are like a brick. I wish the Greek omelette had the feta on the inside and not just sprinkled on top

Checked out this old American-style brunch spot tucked inside what looks like a European building. We sat outdoors, but the inside had that classic diner vibe, think cozy booths, retro touches, and lowkey nostalgia. Food wise, the egg omelette was solid. Perfectly cooked and paired with hash browns that nailed the crispy on the outside, soft on the inside combo. The pancake on the side was basic but good nothing fancy, just hits the spot. The veggie burrito, though? Way too salty. Like, slow down on the seasoning kind of salty. Avocado toast was forgettable too definitely needs a remix. Drinks were a mixed bag: horchata was actually really good (would get again), but the matcha latte was just meh. Nothing bad, just didn’t deliver. Overall, a chill place for a classic brunch with decent portions and nice vibes. Just don’t go in expecting culinary fireworks, and maybe skip the burrito.

What a great experience! My husband and I stopped in here for the first time tonight and were drawn to the atmosphere. The shop had such a great vibe. We loved the high top table and checkered floors! The bar was so vintage and the owner was so accommodating and kind. Definitely great service! We enjoyed a jalapeño margarita, and Aperol Spritz, and capped our night with a cappuccino and honey cinnamon latte. All of the drinks were really good! Great jalapeño taste in the margarita and the latte was the perfect amount of sweet. Good ending to our night and we are excited to try their brunch menu!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Best breakfast I’ve had in San Diego! I love that they serve breakfast late in the day. The atmosphere and staff were super welcoming - I had a great conversation with Antonio (one of the wait staff). The breakfast burrito was choice! - especially with the homemade hot sauce. Highly recommend Harry’s Cafe if you’re in Del Mar.

Dear coffee lovers that like something sweet and tasty, get the rocket fuel from here. It is their cold brew mixed with horchata, it is absolutely mind blowing. I got a breakfast burrito and was very happy with the portions and sauces, the white is great.

Great place for a delicious breakfast while sitting outside enjoying the sun. The staff is super friendly and attentive and the food was amazing. The eggs, hash browns, corned beef hash and homemade salsa were perfect. Be sure to order an Irish coffee you'll love it!

The atmosphere was amazing. It was nice to sit there, with friendly staff and an old America vibe. The scrambled eggs with pancakes were decent, but the burger was awful. Way too greasy and tasted like cardboard. My husband and I are big fans of Diners across the U.S., but this was the first time we had such a bland and unappetizing burger.

Beautifully located diner in downtown Del Mar. We ordered the Bacon, cheddar cheese, and guacamole omelette along with the corned beef hash and some pancakes. The guacamole did not taste very good having a strong lemon taste and had to put it to the side. The corned beef hash was also pretty dry. But the pancakes were really good! The waiter could be more attentive to refilling waters and the food took some time to come out. Overall better than the diner it replaced in the location but leaves more to be desired.

Went here two days in a row because the food was fantastic. The biggest bonus was our server,Shawna, who was AMAZING!! We came back for her! Keep this gal and the restaurant open!

My family has been in La Jolla since the early 1990s and is where I luckily grew up. We have been to the original Harry's of La Jolla countless times over the years because it's a true landmark for breakfast since 1960. I was extremely surprised and happy to see they opened this second location where on the coast side of HWY 101 where Americana used to be so we stopped in for our first time this past weekend, a few days after XMAS. The interior has a very similar look to Americana and they still have the wall of windows which is nice when there is a breeze and they open them. Inside is not very large but they do have some seating outdoors in front as well. Parking can be tricky in this part of Del Mar depending on the time but eventually a street spot will become available. Try parking in the neighborhood behind this shopping center. Our server was very polite and we only had to wait about 3 minutes to be seated for our 9:30 Sunday brunch. The menu here is very similar to the La Jolla location and has a lot of great options on it. For this visit I chose the Chilaquiles and added Carne Asada. The green chili sauce on the bottom added a great flavor and the carne was seasoned just how I like it. They cooked the eggs perfectly and overall I loved the dish. I would highly recommend to anyone in the area or to any other La Jollans who have not tried this new location yet.

Not a fan. Meet my friend, new place for us. I ordered the cafe mocha (bitter) and chicken fried steak (go to breakfast and a usual judge for me of a breakfast place). The hash browns did not taste fresh and the CFS was a bit rubbery and NO flavor. Bland through and through. My friend ordered carne breakfast burrito. Same for her she didn't even want to take it home to her husband and that is saying something Don't bother, there are other great options to choose from.

Street parking only. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Recommend the booths if possible because the other tables are right next to the street and don't provide much privacy with all the cars parking and leaving. Excellent blueberry mojito. Not too sweet or boozy. Fries were perfectly crisp and well-seasoned.

Harry's Coffee Shop is much more than a coffee shop it is a spot to enjoy a tasty breakfast or brunch with incredibly nice staff. I love the classic La Jolla location but I love being able to grab brunch at the newer Del Mar location and stroll down to the beach after. This spot has the best diner style hash browns that I wish I could make at home but it is never the same. I am a big eggs Benny gal and the hollandaise has a dill and lemon flavor to it compared to others but still good. I was feeling like something sweet this day and I have to say these pancakes were amazing I really just wanted a few bites but I ate the entire thing (with some help from my fiancé) they were perfectly fluffy but sweet and delicious!

Super cute omg! Idk if it was because it was a holiday weekend but it wasn't packed. So great and peaceful outdoor patio. The food was good and the drinks were even better. I will def come back here to sit out and dog/people watch! Staff was very nice too!!

I have visited this location a total of 3 times and I am never left disappointed. Food is always fresh. View is amazing. Staff is always so kind and helpful, and I appreciate their awesome customer service. Recent visit staff sat us indoors our first time indoors. Food selection left us very satisfied. Orange juice freshly squeezed and delicious. Staff ensured we were well taken care of. We will return in the near future.

Food is excellent service quick and Ambience is beautiful. Their cappuccino is excellent. It's winter here but still about 70° right now Del Mar. The food is great.

I came here twice for breakfast during my work trip. The service was great (I had the same guy both times and he was friendly and engaging with guests). On my first visit, I sat outside and had one of the egg white scrambles. On my second visit, I had the green eggs and ham. Both visits I had coffee and sourdough toast. I highly recommend this spot! Price was affordable, service was great, and food was delicious.

Great location in Del Mar. the food is good great service. It's pricey but that's Del Mar for you. But overall I would recommend

This was my first time at the Del Mar location, and I absolutely loved it! The location is right on the Coastal Highway, and has great indoor and outdoor seating. It's a perfect spot for brunch while walking around. The indoor area has an adorable coastal diner vibe, but we sat outside since it was such a beautiful day out! I ordered a black drip coffee to drink, and it was delightful! Not too strong or anything. To eat, I ordered the Turkey Avocado Bacon and Cheddar Sandwich with fries, and it also came with a side of coleslaw. The sandwich itself was amazing! The bread was toasted perfect, and there was a hefty layer of turkey! The fries were also crispy and so yummy. I know that coleslaw is a bit of a controversial topic, but I am personally a big fan. This was a great classic example of coleslaw, nothing crazy but still good. Overall, it was a great experience and I would love to return!

Came here for brunch on a Sunday. Parking isn't easy but we got lucky with a spot on the street just around the corner. You check in with the host to put your name down. It was pretty busy but we ended up waiting about 30min. We were sat at one of the tables outside. I ordered the Mexican hot chocolate. I was too eager to drink it and burnt my tongue. It was delicious though once cooled down! I also got the lox and bagel. I really liked the whipped cream cheese. You get a good amount of salmon as well. It was very filling. Even though it was busy, our waitress was attentive and got us everything we needed. Overall it was a great experience. A perfect spot for Sunday brunch with a nice atmosphere. I would recommend a try here.

Had a morning breakfast with co-workers before everyone heads home. Harry's was walking distance from our Hotel. It was quiet and got seated right away. service was great. They were all friendly and attentive, I would give the service 5 stars. I had the tuna melt...yes for breakfast. I was excited to try it, it arrived looking amazing. Love the open face because you could see the cheese. It was good, but it was slightly on the dry side. I probably would probably call it a sandwich versus a melt. In my opinion. The pancakes were a must because it was National pancake day. Fresh strawberries added freshness and of course we had to add the syrup. Yummy! The avocado toast was okay. Nothing special. When in the area, I will be back to try the other items on the menu.

Brought my son for breakfast. I gave them a chance by ordering French toast again because the last time I was here they literally gave me an end of the loaf and it was burnt and when I told the server she seemed to care less. But this time it came out perfect I had to tell them I liked it soft and to make the scrambled eggs soft too so they weren't overcooked and those also came out nicely. What I didn't like was that a side order of sausage which consisted of four little links was $8 which I thought was ridiculous but other than that the food was good.

Really glad Harry's opened up in Del Mar. Their menu is HUGE. I enjoyed my avocado toast! I even ordered a side of bacon which was delish!! The service was great too. This place is pricey but I guess those are the prices in Del Mar. I highly recommend walking up and down the street and of course going to the beach, which is a block away!!

Outdoor seating is definitely the way to go if the weather is nice enough! Cute atmosphere, very homey. We got the mimosa flight which was pretty good, definitely heavy-handed with the champagne (but I'm not complaining). Our server was super accommodating and gave us lots of good recs. I got the fish and chips and enjoyed the Cole slaw. Would've preferred it to be more vinegary, but overall a great meal. Lost lots of cash at the Del Mar Horse races after this, maybe should've held back on the mimosas!

A slightly elevated classic diner vibe and the food was actually really good. The pancakes are a must--likely some of the best I've ever had. The server was attentive and we sat and had our food within 20 mins on a Sunday at 11am. Will definitely return!

Love this new location! So great to have Harry's in Del Mar. The interior is so bright and pretty and if you sit outside there's a chance you'll see the ocean! I tried the Tuna Melt, which was amazing, and the side of French fries was almost even better. If you come for lunch, the fries are a must!! My mom got eggs and sausage, and their hash browns could be crispier but besides that, no complaints. Service was okay, but I think they were understaffed.

Always looking for a breakfast spot to try to get my day started. I drive through the Del Mar village practically every day and noticed that Americana is now Harry's Coffee Shop. Been wanting to go to the one in La Jolla since that one has been around for awhile, but since this is closer, we decided to go here. I got the B.W. Benny and hubby got the Chicken Fried Steak and Waffle. I got hot chocolate to wash down my breakfast. All in all, this hit the spot. My tummy was happy. The location is nice and they have outdoor seating. Definitely check it out if you're in the area!

Decided to have brunch here to kick start a birthday date, and Harry's wa such a good choice! We got the country fried steak and eggs Benedict. The order was put in wrong so the corn beef hash came out instead of the country fried steak but the waitress was so kind and speedy to fix that issue. At least we got to try the corn beef hash and it didn't disappoint! Country fried steak came with hash browns and I got a side of pancake (sooo good!). The eggs Benedict came with a waffle. Loved this cafe.. we were contemplating to go here or a more upscale place but glad we chose Harry's for that homey/ comfort food vibes. Not far from the water so you can walk down the street for some sightseeing of the beach. Parking was a little hard to find but we did go on a Saturday afternoon.

Excellent experience! Great food, great service, great ambiance! Reliable and consistent. The best part is the consistent faces of staff over the years. Must have GREAT boss! (I met her and she is!)

Lived in San Diego in the mid-80s and used to come to Harry's. Visited the area in Aug 2024 and had to go to Harry's. This restaurant is an iconic breakfast location in La Jolla. Big menu that satisfies everyone. This restaurant continues to serve great food with great service at reasonable prices. You won't leave hungry!

Hey a solid solid three stars for breakfast. Great location at the prime corner, beautiful outdoor seating. Friendly service. And Green Eggs And Ham! I felt like a kid :) solid diner level sides: well-toasted toast, and a nicely fried brick of hash browns. Service is friendly but yeah kind of island time ;) which was great for a nice looong conversation but good thing we didn't have any solid plans afterwards.

Harry's was chill. The environment of the diner was standard and what you would expect from a place like this. A lot of older clientele and a pretty relaxed pace. The food itself wasn't anything too worthy of note, wasn't bad by any means but nothing that would stand out I'd say. The employees were nice and attentive. Would recommend going once just to experience.

Nice breakfast, nice people, decent service, if a little scatter brained Perfect little vacation breakfast spot

We came for breakfast and ordered their specials. I was surprised on their pricing, less than $10 for 3 pancakes, 2 bacon, 2eggs, and cup of fruits. It was such a deal. Good service with friendly and attentive servers. Plenty of seatings, spacious, and clean.

Disappointing Brunch Experience We were excited to try Harry's Coffee Shop in Del Mar after a morning at Powerhouse Park, as the location seemed ideal. Unfortunately, our experience was far from positive. After being seated, we waited over 15 minutes for even basic acknowledgment followed by long stretches where our server was no where to be found. The food was equally underwhelming. The eggs were cold, the hash browns overly greasy, and the BLT was so dry. Even the pancakes were no better than what you'd find at IHOP. We're puzzled by the restaurant's 4-star rating as our experience was drastically different.

This location is nothing like the original one in La Jolla. The service was painfully slow. Waitress was kind but she did not get our order right after waiting about 15min to even be acknowledged. The pancakes were cold, hard, and absolutely tasteless. The waffle was overcooked and cold! Even the toast was cold. Beyond upsetting. The floors inside were also extremely dirty for being there at 9am. We will absolutely not be back to this location. What a bummer because I was so excited for this one.

Quick service and tasty food! Very unique options. Cute diner vibe and would come back again!

Love the La Jolla location, but this one missed the mark for me! Maybe it was because I went when they were just opening, but their outdoor seating is odd and doesn't have the same charm as the OG.

Goodbye Americana. Hello Harry's! Stopped by on a gorgeous Saturday morning to check out the new Harry's. This location is much nicer and more elevated than their old school diner one in La Jolla. I will say the service was great but the food nothing to write home about. Just your average breakfast fare. One of their specialties the BW Benny was just alright didn't have too much flavor. The waffle could have been more toasty. I will say my daughters bacon was cooked perfectly with just the right amount of thickness! They make great pancakes- they had oatmeal pancakes which I'm curious to try next time! Welcome to the neighborhood I have a feeling they are going to do very well here. Lots of regulars already here to support!

They are LUCKY she did not go into anaphylactic shock and did not die on their table!! Literally such a bad experience and unprofessional service!! My sister had told the waiter that she has a dairy allergy and asked for no cheese on her tacos. After eating one of the tacos she started to have an allergic reaction, and after further inspection...THERE WAS CHEESE!!! She told the waiter and he just said "oh so what do you want me to do about it". They replaced her meal with a new plate, but only gave her one out of the two tacos that the meal comes with??? Another worker then came around to offer my sister a muffin for the mishap. A muffin that she is also allergic to. They did not comp her meal, apologize, or show any concern for her safety, when the allergy had been clearly communicated previously. They are LUCKY she did not go into anaphylactic shock and did not die on their table.

Friendly service, clean atmosphere, and wonderful views. Location surprisingly has available parking. Probably the best breakfast and coffee spot in San Diego -- only real competitor is the original location in La Jolla. Family run -- and feels like it. Has a homey, warm feeling throughout.

Long story short: phenomenal service. Excellent food. Great atmosphere. Worth more than 5 stars. Long story: I have been here a few times with just my Fiancé, and it's always been good. Never any complaints. When I had a large group of friends come in from out of state, I decided this was the place for breakfast. I called at 10:15 on Sunday morning to hopefully get a reservation for 9. I knew our chances were slim of being accommodated because that it a very busy time for breakfast places. Nevertheless we were told it's not a problem, and our table was ready early, even though they were clearly busy. I don't mean to write a whole novel here, but I could. Tyler was our server. He is exactly the person you want on your team if you're trying to run a successful restaurant. He made it a great experience. Liz is who made it above and beyond a great experience. She made us feel like we knew her personally, even though we have never met her. Everybody was great, not only them two. All of the food and drinks were great and came out fast. We'll be back many times

UPDATE (8/31/24): Even though we received horrible service at the Del Mar location, I'd like to thank Liz, one of the owners, for reaching out (personal phone call) to accommodate my husband and me. She took the time to listen to our experience, and it's clear she cares about Harry's reputation. I'll continue to visit the La Jolla spot (excellent service, by the way) and believe Liz when she says they are working hard to get Del Mar to the same exemplary standards. I'll check in and, hopefully, next time, be able to give this place a higher rating. Thanks again, Liz. Gross; Harry's has really gone downhill. The staff was unhelpful and inattentive, the food sucked, and we waited way too long for our order. As a local, I really expected more from this place, only to be met with the slowest, most pathetic excuse for service I ever witnessed. Based on other reviews it looks as if this place has new ownership and it really shows. Avoid this abomination of a restaurant.

A tale of two toast I've been going to the americana diner that was owned by Randy for going on about five years and then a couple of years ago when the new owners took over for Harry's they maintained the wonderful ambience and quality that Randy had built. THE new owners should know better than to alienate locals to fleece tourists. So I think the new owners are submitting to the new "shrink flation" that a lot of places have with a reduction in portions and increases in prices. The prices have steadily increased about 30% and the toast has become one measly slice of bread. On inquiring of our wonderful server - is this a new policy of one toast. It was sadly confirmed. There are usually 4 to 6 of us who come to breakfast at Harry's after our Saturday morning cars and coffee. This experience may have us consider a new destination based on "new" business ideas detailed below. The quality is slipping - the hash-browns we're cold and oversalted. Eggs were properly made and warm bacon was adequate, but used to be THREE slices not TWO (although in the past after complaining to the actual manager, and/or owner when the slices of bacon were given the Holiday INN treatment of partially transparent - That was obviously rectified). The jam was runny and syrup - I have a good recipe for Jam (not strawberry syrup) that can emulate what you used to serve. I get they may be looking out for the cardiovascular health of their patrons - BUT REALLY??? Is it so much to ask if you'd like one or two slices of toast instead of cutting one measly slice into two and passing it off as two slices? Are the economics of saving one slice of toast really meaningful in the long term economics vs losing customers to "shrinkflation" and poor quality reviews? This is not what I expected from Harry's from experience in the past and I'm hoping that this is not a new trend, but just a poorly designed experiment that has hopelessly failed. Happy to come in and discuss

Good old Harry's, love this place. Great little spot for breakfast. Service was great. Sat outside. Highly recommend breakfast burrito and heuvos rancheros.

Not quite sure it must be a sandiego county thing we sat down to order waited over 20 minutes to even be acknowledged. A very nice man "jerry" finally stopped by and said he'd noticed us sitting for a very long time. Althe while a blond lady tall waitress passed our table 1/2 dozen times on her way to helping customers at both ends. Hardly think managers know whats going on here. The 3rd waitress had disappeared for the whole of 20 minutes. Thanks again jerry. We wont be back here "ever" but your people skills were noticed. Now lets see how breakfast turns out

Perfect Sunday Brunch spot on our weekend in North County SD. The outdoor table was quaint and had an ocean view. The server was helpful with his recommendations and the food came out delicious. The hostess was so welcoming and kind. The hash browns were so crispy and definitely a favorite! This new location for Harry's is definitely worth coming to, as it's just up the street from our favorite beach park. I didn't love the bathrooms (shared between the other businesses) but pretty typical for the area.

Especially on a rare rainy morning, this diner was relaxing and a good alternative to bigger chain-type breakfast/brunch spots. Service was attentive. Fun to have this new addition in Del Mar village.

Delicious! Food was great. We all ordered something different, and shared cross table. Eggs Benedict was unique and traditional at same time. Belgium waffle with fresh fruit, breakfast burrito was all super tasty. Server was very friendly, and all staff attentive to our service. Ambiance was beachy, relaxing and fun. It was a little Cooler, but had heat lamps. Will definitely re-visit when I'm in the area.

I had high hopes for Harry's. I will say it's a great location with plenty of patio seating. However, the food was a bit lack luster for me. I ordered the Catherine's breakfast sandwich. This is an open face sandwich with egg, spinach, chicken sausage and feta cheese on two pieces of bread. It was hard to eat because the bread was tough to cut and you couldn't pick it up to eat either like a sandwich. The hash browns were a bit over cooked too. I will say I really liked the pancakes. They were delicious. We also ordered a cinnamon roll for the table but it was a little on the dry side but had lots of frosting. Our server was Shawna and she was great. She checked on us often making sure we had our coffee cups filled throughout our stay. The ambiance is historical. I liked that they had some authentic Del Mar history in the back hallway. It was also a beautiful day out so we sat on the patio with our pup. I noticed some of the tables cushions had bird poop though so that wasn't very inviting but it's hard to avoid since the beach is nearby. I would come back but personally I'd stay away from the breakfast sandwich.

Harry's is a great place for some coffee and breakfast. Especially if you're in the area and it's within walking distance. Unfortunately, we had to drive and find parking. The street parking can be hard to come by, so be prepared to circle around a couple times.. hoping to get lucky!! If there's parking tips.. please let me know as well. We enjoyed the Corned Beef Hash and Eggs, and the B.W. Benny. The corned beef hash was tasty, but the oil was a bit dark and it tasted a lil burnt. The pancakes are perfect fluffiness though, really yum. The B.W. Benny is an Eggs Benedict on top of a Belgium Waffle (B.W.) and initially I was worried the hollandaise sauce would soak into the waffle and make it soggy, but they use the ham to separate the egg from the waffle.. genius. It was really good, the hollandaise sauce was the perfect amount of savoriness. The spot has a nice breakfast diner vibe, and there's merch too if u wanna purchase some. The service was friendly, and the coffee is good. Definitely will return and recommend to friends.

It's time for this location to come up the the level of the original. I've given it several tries before writing a review - burnt waffles, forgotten items, cold food during past visits. Tried to do the takeaway bar today and the menu is super limited and the woman was behaving oddly, won't make accusations. So I sat in the main restaurant where two servers didn't know the menu AT ALL. My order came out wrong THREE times and on the third I got ice cold potatoes. When a more knowledgeable waitress stepped in, she scooped the potatoes off my plate and took them into the kitchen rather than just bring a new plate - never reach onto a customer's plate. My original server presented the check. He was clearly new but didn't acknowledge all the errors and subsequent long wait time in a nearly empty restaurant, and didn't offer any discount. If I were them, I'd have comped the entire disappointing meal. Wound up tipping also which was not earned. Front of house issues as well as kitchen issues, I assume. It's not one person's fault for the order to be wrong so many times. $30 on a breakfast sandwich.

Sucked. Waited for over an hour for a to go order. Got our order wrong and waited some more. I haven't tasted the food yet, because i'm literally still waiting for my order.

For having coffee in the name, they are far off the mark. I grew up in the area and experienced the ups and downs of the last business in this space - want to be clear, I'm not sad to see the last place go or Harry's takeover! The layout and original feel which was always loved in the neighborhood has been retained which is awesome! A cool place to sit, especially outside. The original bar is still there too. First time going back since Harry's took over and it was honestly a let down for a place with coffee in the name. Sat next to the bar where there was one person making all the coffee drinks. Definitely not a trained barista or bar tender, making drinks en mass missing the details that bring out elevated flavor and looks expected for coffees at their price point. All milks were steamed in the same steam cup which was being done for as many drinks as possible - no coffee was made-to-order. The shots sat after being pulled and were completely dead by the time my cappuccino was finished which then sat on the bar for 5 minutes before a server was flagged down to deliver it to the table. Had to ask for raw sugar as the only ones stocked on the table were fake sweeteners in 4 different forms. The food was decent and surprisingly affordable for the area. We ordered a Florentine Benedict, Carne Asada Breakfast burrito, and chocolate chip pancakes. Carne was a bit chewy and the salsa was flat out disappointing. The rest was good - would try again for something off the sweet menu as that all looked great coming out of the kitchen. If the coffee was even half decent I would go back for the scenery alone because it's such a cool local spot. The wait wasn't crazy and the portion:price ratio was a good value.

This place is awesome. Best staff ever. Great food, full bar, excellent staff, clean comfortable seats and they only have great customers. And did I mention the staff and food and how great they are?!? Excellent. Great food, full bar and just the nicest staff and customers. In beautiful Del Mar Heights

This place is so freaking good. Food was amazing, the best hash browns I've ever had. Awesome service, super pet friendly. We will definitely be back. This place is bomb.

Popped in here one day on a search for a turkey club and was pleasantly surprised. The food was great and the staff was friendly. We were able to be sat quickly on the patio even with a long line on a Sunday morning. Looking forward to returning next time I'm craving a classic sando.