Little Lion Cafe
Cafe · San Diego ·
Belgian favorites, breakfast & outdoor seating near Sunset Cliffs
Belgian favorites, breakfast & outdoor seating near Sunset Cliffs
"Old-school San Diegans will remember longtime Ocean Beach establishment the Belgian Lion, whose legacy lives on in Little Lion, run by the original owners’ three granddaughters. ”Little” isn’t an exaggeration: this cafe is the size of a quaint beach cottage, with the personality, too. Their seating spills over into the unpaved alleyway outside, so you can enjoy your fluffy spinach and pea frittata amid the tasseled umbrellas and wicker furniture. Little Lion also channels its Belgian roots into an immaculate waffle, so crisp and light that you won’t be too full for a dip in the ocean down the block afterwards." - candice woo, cora lee, ligaya malones
"Old-school San Diegans will remember longtime Ocean Beach establishment the Belgian Lion, whose legacy lives on in Little Lion, run by the original owners’ three granddaughters. ”Little” isn’t an exaggeration: this cafe is the size of a quaint beach cottage, with the personality, too. Their seating spills over into the unpaved alleyway outside, so you can enjoy your fluffy spinach and pea frittata amid the tasseled umbrellas and wicker furniture. Little Lion also channels its Belgian roots into an immaculate waffle, so crisp and light that you won’t be too full for a dip in the ocean down the block afterwards. RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE" - Cora Lee
"The woman-owned Little Lion Cafe is a spot to enjoy brunch classics: eggs Benedict with sauteéd greens, Belgian waffles crowned with organic fresh fruit, peppery shakshuka topped with feta and crunchy radish, and yes, even avocado toast. Inside, it’s beachy and intimate, with a few small tables past the entryway’s striped awning, and from the sidewalk seating you can see the Sunset Cliffs pelicans fly in formation. It’s the perfect destination for catching up over coffee or for a quiet lunch after walking down the shore." - Keri Bridgwater
"A cozy cottage near Sunset Cliffs houses a tiny breakfast restaurant with charm for days. Run by a trio of sisters who hail from the legendary culinary family behind the Belgian Lion, the petite cafe serves up comforting plates like salmon mousse toast and Belgian waffles." - Candice Woo
"I keep Little Lion Cafe in heavy rotation—one of the neighborhood spots I frequent without thinking twice." - Candice Woo