Swami's Cafe Oceanside

It was the best! Such good quality! Everything was delicious, the person who took us order was very nice and helpful. I recommend iced honey lavender, it was yummy and their steak was delicious 🤌 Definitely come back

Food was great! The chocolate chip pancakes, the buttermilk pancakes, the Belgium waffle and the fresh fruit were perfect. Now for the country potatoes, they were great. They were actually potatoes cute and fried. NOT frozen gross potatoes. This gives then an extra ⭐️ We are here visiting from out of town, so we looked at previous reviews. You won't be disappointed here.

This location is close to the pier and a good spot for a quick bite. However, the food had a cafeteria-like quality; it lacked flavour. The toast was cold, and the bacon was cold. I feel this is due to the system they have in place to pre-order before being seated. The service model was a bit different from other restaurants in the area. We had to wait in line as we entered and were then given a menu. Overall, our experience was okay. There was street parking available, but we didn’t use it and instead walked to the location.

The food is good, but not the best, the service is OK… No one came to pick up our food/dirty place until superduper later. We’re still waiting on pancakes. We ordered a long time ago. There’s usually a long line outside the restaurant, but that does not mean there’s a wait time! You’re supposed to take your order at the front and see yourself!

This cafe is a good breakfast and coffee spot, the latte art was very impressive too! The only complaint we had was the hashbrowns and eggs on the benedicts we ordered were pretty cold when we got them. The flavors were all really good though and they have a large selection on the menu!

Hands down best Chai Latte I’ve ever had. Food was delicious. Quick and low-key. No fuss no muss. You order at a counter upon entering, then go find a table, then receive your food. Didn’t interact with staff too much, but it wasn’t really necessary because I got more than I wanted and it was yummy. Happy camper! Wish I could have that Chai every single day!!

Food was excellent which was a surprise. We ordered the burger and the turkey croissant. One of the best burgers I’ve had. Nice big patty, very fresh and crisp toppings. Patio is off the street and nice. Plate presentation was very good. Clean place. Thank you.

Vegan (hot food) options are few & not very appetizing. Smoothie bowl was large and fresh but they did include pollen even though I asked for it vegan. Have also tried the tofu stir fry and tofu fish tacos which were okay but I wouldn't seek this place out for food if adhering to a vegan diet. Love the easy of ordering at the counter and seating yourself.

This spot seemed to have a fairly straightforward cafe breakfast/brunch menu and I liked that they offered a good variety of options. I had the Greek Omelette, which was very good - fresh, perfectly cooked vegetables were loaded inside of the omelette making it a hearty meal. I also shared the special Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, which were also very good...it really had the flavor of cinnamon rolls in the form of a pancake...it was topped with a cream cheese frosting syrup that was perfectly sweet and tart. The space is big enough to accommodate a good amount of people. I was here on a Monday morning and we didn't have to wait at all, but I'd imagine a wait on a Saturday or Sunday morning. I'd visit again if I were in the area.

One of the best places to have breakfast in Oceanside! Swami's has an amazing atmosphere! Greeted with smiles! Menus are at the door and above the register. Ordering is done before you find a place to sit. It's open seating- inside and outside. There are so many amazing options to choose from. I chose the French toast with fresh strawberries, and let me tell you that my mouth exploded with so many delicious flavors. And I also added a side of bacon that was so crispy and not greasy at all. And to top it all off, I had an order of orange juice. Have you ever had fresh orange juice in your life? Let me tell you that this is by far the freshest orange juice I've ever had in my entire life. Don't trust me then go try it out. You have got to come down to Oceanside and visit this gem! I promise you'll leave full and happy.

Fantastic service with a friendly, welcoming staff. The portions are generous, and everything ordered looked amazing. This is a great spot for all ages. I honestly can't think of a single negative aspect -- if I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would! Also love the serve yourself coffee bar! A lot of different varieties, complete with sweetener and creamer (non-dairy options included)

The fries here were really good and so was the burger. Not much on the menu on the cheap side tho. I definitely feel that this place is overpriced for what it is. Staff were friendly but not the most helpful. Place is spacious and has plenty of seating inside.

First time here and enjoyed it. Food was great and the wait wasn't too bad either. Our food came out at an adequate time. I will definitely be back. I ordered strawberry banana pancakes with a side of eggs and bacon. We had the mimosa flights which was delicious too. Boys ordered the ranchero steak and the meat was juicy, flavorful, and tender.

Perfect quick breakfast spot in beautiful Oceanside. We came on a fairly busy Friday afternoon and service was very fast. You order at the counter and they give you a number to take to any open table. It's open seating once you order and get a number. Your order is then delivered to you shortly. Fountain drinks and few other beverages are available, though we stuck to water, along with all the usual breakfast hot sauces. We are steak people so we had to get two steak dishes. Steak Benedict (8/10): I love me a benedict and the hollandaise was delicious, not too runny. The steak was perfectly cooked and tender. You unfortunately dont get as much steak as you would probably prefer but they do add bell peppers to fill the plate. Steak Rancheros (7/10): We weren't a fan of the tortillas but the rest of the plate was delicious and full of flavor. The portion of steak was much better on this one so the plate was overall filling.

Very wide open space that gives off good beach town vibes! The cashiers up front are patient and really polite, giving some tips and pointers to their pretty decent sized menu. I was skeptical in ordering grilled mahi tacos as anywhere else I order usually comes pretty dry, but I have to say I was impressed and the fish was soft and had a lot of flavor! It was paired well with the rest of the taco and sides. The chips were a little overcooked for my liking, none the less it's a cool place to get out and hit on a sunny weekend day!

This is a seat yourself restaurant. It's on the corner of a busy highway with the beach nearby. It's open and airy with a laid back vibe, good for adults and kids. You order first then find a table. Fountain drinks are serve yourself also. We tried the omelet, BLT, and oatmeal. Everything was good. Toast tasted grilled not from a regular toaster. I also had a Mexican mocha which was yummy. I would return.

This is the first Swami's I've been to where you order before you sit down. There was a long line to order when I came here with a few girlfriends on a Saturday. After ordering we grabbed a table that was sticky and needed to be cleaned. My steak rancheros arrived first when I was the last in the group to order. The first person in our group who ordered pancakes got hers so late I was pretty much done with my food by the time she got it. The steak rancheros dish was okay. Not bad but not something I will be going back for. This spot has indoor and outdoor seating. It's a nice and chill ambiance near the beach.

I give this place 2 stars. We were a group of 4. I ordered my packages first and my friends ordered stakes in separate orders. I figured since I ordered first and it was only pancakes at 10am I would get my order first. Well this didn't happen. My friends who ordered after me and ordered stakes got their food before I did. Everyone was eating except me. By the time I got my pancakes everyone was done with their meal. I regretted leaving them a tip when I ordered and paid for horrible service. Their eggs were horrible too. The pancakes were okay. Not worth the $26 I spend on this meal.

I love Swamis. Great breakfast options! My fav is their veggie omelette and potatoes. Their pancakes are also the best around. Friendly service and nice atmosphere.

Drinks were good as well as the service and the clerk even gave me a new cup after I accidentally placed it on spit on the table outside so I will come back again.

Family and I were visiting Oceanside one beautiful, sunny Sunday. Asked a local about a good breakfast brunch spot. He recommended Swami's so we decided to give it a try. While you wait in line outside, you can see the ocean view from where you're standing. It was busy, but the line seemed to go fast. Be prepared by grabbing a menu and deciding what you want before hand so you can order at the front and then grab a table. The music was cool.. classic 70's music. Place is aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. Bathrooms are clean. You have the option of sitting outdoors which is probably nice, but it was super windy that day so we stayed indoors. Staff is on the quieter, reserved side. My Uncle ordered the breakfast burrito(Potato Scramble I think it's called). My Aunt had the Veggie Omelette. They both enjoyed it and said the side potatoes were scrumptious. I ordered the cheeseburger because that's what I do. And because I am a cheeseburger connoisseur, I can honestly say that it was one of the best burgers I've ever had. Good size too! Don't judge my picture of it, I prefer it without the lettuce, tomatoes and onions.. it takes away from the true star(the burger patty). Fries were crispy and on point as well. Man, I could go for that again right about now. But since I live about two hours from there, It'll have to wait.

This place is great if you get there right when they open at 7am. The food is fresh and hot and the service is quick. The French toast and potatoes are good. We usually just order coffee because if you want juice it'll cost you nearly $10. And it's already almost $50 just for two people to eat a basic meal here (for a place where you order at the counter and only see an employee when they drop it off at your table). But every time I've come later than that, there's a line going out the door, the coffee is empty (you fill the cup yourself), and the food is dry and cold, so I'm pretty sure they cook everything when they first get there and then let it sit for hours and reheat. I'm not sure what else would explain how drastically different the quality is within a couple hours. Be warned that there are cockroaches by the bathroom area. They keep it dark over there, and I've had some jump scares when I turned the corner and saw roaches hanging out in the dark corner. There are also mystery smears/stains on the women's bathroom walls that have been there for months. So overall I'm not sure how sanitary this place is.

Swami's in Oceanside is pretty big, suitable for large brunch parties. We did not wait long in line to order, nor did we wait long for our food. If it's your first time at Swami's, make sure you look at the menu and know what you're ordering when you head to the cash register - because you order and pay first, then grab a seat :) Arriving for a late lunch last Sunday, I ordered my burger medium rare. Why would someone order a burger medium rare?! I know, I know -- I should know better. A moment of low blood sugar induced poor judgement caused me to say "medium rare" for how I'd like my burger cooked. (Note: This is coming from a girl who loves her steaks rare. We can go into a whole discussion why it's not typically advisable for a burger to be ordered less than medium (food borne illness, namely, E. coli) involving meat quality, facility practices, trust in the facility, etc. Totally digressing here.) Circling back to the burger, which we ordered with a side of sweet potato fries, and a regular caesar salad to share. Salad was okay, nothing notable. Sweet potato fries were sweet potato fries. Now, the boiga. Upon the first bite, I noticed it was surprisingly cold, but attributed it to us dining outside. But after closer inspection at my husband's half, and then my burger half... we realized that our burger was rarer than medium rare. Bordering on rare. Crossing the border of rare and breakdancing on the raw side. At this time, our other dining party already finished with her meal, and we needed to leave. There was no point in flagging down a staff member to ask for the burgers to be thrown back on the grill for another 4-6 minutes. Lesson learned: don't order a burger medium rare, because it will come out raw.

We decided to have lunch here because we saw a long line and figured it must be great! Welp, this pitaya bowl was delicious, but everything else lacked flavor! Nothing had salt! I ordered the tuna melt - no flavor. My daughter ordered the a verde wrap - no flavor! My other daughter ordered the $25 shrimp tacos, and the only thing you could taste were the grilled onions and grilled peppers, that's it! The clam chowder was NOT GOOD. I don't think I would come back only for the pitaya bowl.

I met up with my friend here for brunch. She got the lina spirulina and I chose the tropical storm smoothie. They were so refreshing! A staff member came up to us and convinced me to get a hot drink, so I got a hot chocolate and he made a really cute cat latte art! For food, we shared the Nutella French toast, traditional eggs benedict, Swami's club, and chilaquiles. Everything was so tasty and presented nicely. The portions were huge too and yam fries were addicting. Service was friendly as well. I'll definitely come back to one of their other locations that is closer to me.

We loved it. If we lived in Oceanside, we would eat there all the time. The food was wonderful. The service was delightful and the setting - perfect!

I ordered my eggs over medium and they came over easy with runny whites. The rest of it all is good, but no on the eggs that's why you got two stars. Service was fast and courteous.

Staff and ambiance was good for ocean side . I only have one complaint. Ordering the Ranchero breakfast was a big let down. The whole dish had absolutely no taste . Other then the dish it wasn't bad for a swamis

After a 30$ blah breakfast at another restaurant, I really appreciated the food choices, beautiful presentation, friendly atmosphere, and excellent service. Prices reasonable too.

Nice cozy place! Food is excellent. The service was quick and friendly staff. Yum yum

I'm going to be honest, I'm not really into the whole "paying before you eat". Having to get up and order another this or that, just seems off to me. Besides that, this place is nice and modern. Me and my daughter both ordered the chilaquiles (they were okay). I loved the Mexican mocha because it's made with abuelita chocolate which is such a Mexican staple. My daughter offered the mucho mango smoothie, it was really bland. The bathroom setup is nice and clean. I would come back here to try something else on the menu.

This is California cuisine at its best: super-fresh, healthy, and flavor-chocked. I live locally and hadn't been in nearly a year (it's only open for breakfast and lunch). IT'S STILL THE BOMB. Love the food and the vibe.

Delicious food, small wait, kids menu, did I mention delicious food? Street parking, friendly service. You order at the entrance, take a seat, food arrives fairly fast. We will definitely return when we are in the area again.

Poor customer service. Food is average, and overpriced. Outside is dirty. You are ignored by the staff. There's lots of choices, go someplace else.

I used to love Swamis for the quality of the food, but that has changed. They have cut so many corners to save money that the food is no longer as described on the menu. For example, the claim chowder and chicken tortilla soups are now 80% potatoes. Yes. The chicken tortilla soup is now potato soup with a little chicken and a couple of tortilla chips on top. I spoke with an Oceanside manager who stated that every chef was allowed to use his own recipe. Really? Also, when you pay at the front register, you are required to choose a 20% tip or higher, or none at all. What happened to 15%? Surely 2 minutes with a cashier and 30 seconds with a server does not amount to 20%, in addition to drastically increased minimum wage. I no longer recommend Swamis.

Tried looking for a breakfast place in Oceanside and we were intrigued by the outside line at this place. However, this is a "order, pay first" at the cashier and sit down - so, that's why there is usually a long line outside. The food was COLD COLD COLD by the time it was brought to our table. If you like cold food, great. If you don't, don't even bother coming. We had to send back our food to get heated and sure it was just microwaved for 30sec cause it was still cold on return. Ordered their mimosa flight, it was very aesthetically pleasing (but all flavors were sweet!).

The food is delicious and the service is quick. Would highly recommend for breakfast or lunch. There is both indoor and outdoor seating.

Good food! You need to order at the front desk before sitting down so be aware of that. It helps to keep the line moving and prevents bottleneck. Chilled ambiance

The food I had was pretty bad and I paid $17 with tip... Got a vegan mexican breakfast burrito. Was more like a hot water burrito. The first time I picked it up, it came completely apart and a ton of liquid came out. I'm guessing that they didn't press the tofu and remove the water properly before cooking. Super disappointing. Could've made it better at home for a fraction of the price. At least the hashbrowns were pretty good.

My all time favorite breakfast spot in oceanside! The verde chilaquiles are next level. Nirvana nectar smoothie is our favorite!!!

This place never fails.. you wait in a line to order and get a number and seat yourself. The food is brought out to you. Not much interaction with the staff but the lady who took our order was friendly. This place has tons of seating, the best being outside on their patio (if the weather gives). I got the tuna salad wrap with a side of fruit. It was decent, pretty big wrap and definitely enough for 2 meals. The sprouts inside them were old but at least the fruit were fresh. We also got the black egg burrito which came with a crap ton of black beans. The house potatoes were flavorful but not crispy in the slightest. The watermelon mimosas were smaller than pictured on yelp..at least they tasted good. Overall, this spot shines in its huge menu options and beautiful patio seating. The food is good but nothing to write home about.

My friend and I came for a brunch, and its my first time trying Swami's. I ordered the eggs Benedict with avocado, and asked for extra crispy hash browns and it was so good. Although it was Saturday and the place was crowded,the order came in super quickly which my friend and I were surprised. Great service, delicious food, and friendly staff. A great place to eat.

Great options for coffee and food! Love the Mexican mocha and house potatoes. All options are delicious.

The veggie omelette was good and hot. The potatoes were well cooked. And portions were generous. The service was good for bringing the food out quickly. My comment would be it's a little weird to order and the register and prompt for tip before you have received any service, especially with the self service drinks and containers to go. I realize there are people cooking in the back as well but the front service is more quasi self serve. That being said I would go back again. And yeah, it was good because I got into my food and forgot to take a pic prior!

Came here a couple weeks ago for a lunch meeting. It's the type of place where you order at the counter and then sit down which is fine. The design is just interesting because the counter is right when you walk in so everyone has to line up outside to order. It makes it seem like there's a huge wait but really it might just be a few people in front of your to order. Just something to keep in mind. Cute ambiance and atmosphere - half indoor and outdoor. Large menu with lots of choices. I got the turkey croissant sandwich with sweet potato fries. I took a star off because the person I was with ordered sweet potato fries as well and got regular fries. Also thought he was getting an actual tuna sandwich when he ordered the albacore tuna sandwich but it turned out to be a tuna SALAD sandwich. Other than that - great casual lunch spot!

The food was good! Great breakfast/brunch spot. You order first and then find a table. Service was a little slow but the food and coffee made it up for it. Loved the ambiance and they also have patio seating. They have a special coffee bar with many different options. Highly recommend this spot and really good coffee! Didn't see a parking lot, only downside was street parking but wasn't horrible since it was a weekday.

To be fair, we ordered using DoorDash so I can't speak to service but I can speak to flavor. I had the Oceanside Omelet and while it was delicious, it was loaded with jalapeños that I had to pick out. There was nothing in the description on DD that shared what was included in the omelet but it had a picture so I wasn't ordering completely blind. Another important thing to note about this menu item is that it has shrimp in it. Having descriptions of menu items is incredibly important because so many people have food allergies...some of which can put people in the hospital. If you're the owner, I hope you see this review and take a moment to update or cancel your DD partnership until this can be updated for your customers.

My family came here for a weekend brunch & needless to say will not be coming back ever. You have to order before sitting down so there's no actual table service. Everything is basically do it yourself that includes getting your own drinks and sauce as well as to go containers.The worst part is when I went up to get my family's drinks and the drinking station was the worst thing I've seen in a restaurant in a longtime. MOLD just all over the drink station. It was so dirty we didn't drink any of the waters we got. I even anticipated on telling my husband we should cancel the food and leave by how disgusted I was. It literally took a worker to notice I was taking pictures to get up and actually scrub it which is pretty gross if you ask me. idk how this place hasn't been hit up by the health inspectors. The food was bland and mine came back so overcooked and hard I just asked for a refund. The restaurant is pretty gross and dirty makes you feel like you're at a bad restaurant in downtown LA. Food very bad & over cooked. Restaurant extremely dirty & unsanitary. Service very minimal. Experience-1-10

Great healthy food, a gem in Oceanside! Had a burger this time previously, I have had one of their salads. Always very good!

swamis is always my favorite go to breakfast spot :) service was pleasant as always! this time i ordered a California scrambler with a mango mimosa. both had a yummy flavor

Delicious food. We loved the fresh juices too. Highly recommend. Kids and adults menu is great. Nice outdoor seating.

While the line was a little long to get in, it was worth the wait! You pay at the counter and then seat yourself, so the service was the one thing lacking as we could not catch the attention of the waiters once we sat down and were waiting on our food. I ordered the Lobster Benedict with some added avocado and it was a great breakfast. Their portion sizes are HUGE, so if you like smaller portions, you could easily split the food with another person. While it wasn't the most amazing Benedict I've ever had, it was a great breakfast for an awesome price point, especially in a touristy beach town. I would definitely recommend the diner for families, as they have lots of menu options for kiddos and picky eaters, and plenty of seating to accommodate groups of all sizes.

Great breakfast/lunch spot in the middle of downtown Oceanside. It's a pay first , pick a table type of restaurant which slightly causes foot traffic at the door but once you're seated they bring you your food and specialty drinks. Parking is on the street or wherever you can find it but other than that it's a decent place to come grab a bite.

The overall feel and vibe of the restaurant were very nice! The service was great and every member of the staff was very accommodating. The food was the only lacking element. It wasn't bad at all just not as good as I was expecting.

Out of all the Swamis I've been to, the one in Oceanside brings out your order the fastest. This spot is really nice too and I love how it's decorated. My only complaint would be that the food needs more salt. Thank god I had some on my table because it looked good but tasted quite bland or had no seasoning really.

Food, service, ambiance was rough all around Lack of attention to detail from kitchen to bar to floor staff.

Swami's Cafe food on their menu is very delicious. I ate at this restaurant twice sometime in November of 2021. I enjoyed eating their Cali. Wrap and the Sweet Potato Fries, I also ordered the Acai Fruit Bowl that included: sweet strawberries, blueberries, pieces of pineapple, bee pollen, Acai and a really generous serving of coconut. All of these fresh fruits was really delicious. I also ordered the Chai Coffee. I received this Chai Coffee in a HUGE Cup. This was my first time drinking Chai Coffee it has a really good flavor to it. I would order it again sometime because I liked it very much. My second visit to this Swami's Cafe, I ordered the Salmon Wrap that has sliced Avocados, Sauteed Spinach, and Veggies infused in this wrap sandwich and in a Wheat Tortilla. I love Salmon and their Salmon was cooked to perfection and it was very flavorful. I also ordered the Sweet Potato Fries to go with my Salmon Wrap. These Sweet Potato Fries has a lightly sweet flavor on the inside with a crispy exterior. For my dessert I ordered the Fruit Bowl this includes: (sweet watermelon, cantaloupe, melon, pineapple, blueberries and strawberries). This Fruit Bowl was a very delicious combination. I also requested the Berry Smoothie that has (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and apple juice). This was also a very healthy beverage for my lunch time meal. Everything I ate on those two visits the food was very good! It felt great for me to be eating really healthy food on their menu. Because Swami's Cafe only serves healthy foods that are low in calories.