Swami's Cafe Vista

Was expecting better quality from one of “Swami’s favorites.” We ordered the Indian curry with tofu and it tasted like steamed vegetables atop canned pumpkin purée. That said, the portion was large, it came quickly, and service was friendly.

I love Swami's! I always have a great experience here! I had a potato tofu burrito with soy cheese, onions and peppers with a side of fruit. They have a ton of vegan options, vegetarian options and many dishes in between! The ambience is great, the coffee selection is incredible, and it is an enjoyable experience. I highly recommend coming here because there's something for everyone! The portion sizes and prices are also reasonable which is always a plus!

Stopped by for a quick breakfast before heading out to San Deigo for the day. The place is in a good spot. Ample parking, and quick service! Downside is the seld serve coffee. The food was outstanding! Quick, hit, and tasty! The hokefries are great, the selection to choose from is massive! Sourdough toast..I mean C'mon!!! The fusion of Latin + American is 👌. Everything we ate was prepared the right way! Prices are pretty cheap considering the area and quality.

If your the type of person that likes great tasting breakfast, then go here twice. Once for checking it out. Second time because you want to turn it on to a partner or friend right away. Great hash brown bowl- eggs scrambled, cheese, bacon and ham and of course hash browns opted for no onions= Deliciouse bowl of "love"! Had a bite of the corned beef hash, OMG!!! Im getting that the next time, if I don't, I'm depriving myself of the small but great pleasures in life.

Our new favorite Swami’s location! This place is great! Same great food and this location has a ton of seating compared to other locations. We have already been twice since it opened and we have had two great experiences. Do yourself a favor and order the fresh prepared apple juice. You can thank me later. The chorizo hash is super tasty

First time here, and I liked it. You get there, order, pay, and find a table for yourself. Plenty of space and food to choose; the only complaint I have is that I had to remind two guys about our my beverages (ice cream smoothies), they totally forgot.

I got the eggs Benedict with avocado and hash browns which was super good, would order again! I don’t know what my bf ordered but he really like it. Orange juice and watermelon were also very good!

Wonderful place to visit great food or drinks, indoor or outdoor your choice. Chill vibe with beautiful artwork and photographs everywhere. Casual attire is welcomed, so come as you are. I loved my red velvet waffles with fruit, such dense decadence. Yummy from start to finish. The bacon cheeseburger I was told was delicious as well. There are several locations across San Diego county so take the time to visit one or all and see if you agree. They are a favorite place to visit when you don't want pressure to dress up and can relax and enjoy the food and atmosphere. Two thumbs up.👍👍

Was in town visiting family and wanted somewhere to sit outside for breakfast. Swami's was close and had a huge selection! I went with the corned beef hash and a coffee and my dad had the chorizo hash. The food was outstanding, huge portions and the price couldn't be beat! I also love their selection of coffees, you can choose from a handful of different roasts which was quite nice. The service is also fast and very friendly. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town!

TAKE-OUT REVIEW Was surfing Swami's menu on DoorDash and noticed they had a 2-for-1 special on the Swami's Club sammich, which is normally $20. I absolutely LOVE when I see deals like this and always jump on them as best I can. Only this time, I did a pickup order since I had to drive over to this area anyway. Picking up yourself avoids all of the crappy fees and tips in DoorDash and yep, I got two club sammiches for $19.03! Pickup is a little weird because there was a line to get it. Since every customer orders at the entrance, I didn't want to cut the line so I waited until my turn, only to see my order sitting on a shelf behind the register. The sammich itself was huge! They didn't give us much fries and I'm actually okay with that. My waistline thanks you. Each sammich contained: Choice of Mock or Roasted Turkey, bacon, jack cheese, tomato, lettuce, onions and mayo. All stacked high on three slices of toasted bread. Sooo good!

Dropped in with some friends shortly after arriving in San Diego, and this place was recommended to start off my trip. I went with the lobster omelette, and it was delicious - rich and satisfying! The staff was friendly, the vibe was relaxed, and it's got a self-serve drink station for easy refills. Nothing fancy, but it does the job. I wouldn't rush back here, but if I am in the area, I would come back.

When looking for a breakfast/brunch spot in Vista, this is a convenient option with parking, a great variety on the menu, and no fuss meals. Service is speedy and the space is large enough for parties of all sizes.

Big variety of breakfast foods, haven't tried any lunches person but have heard the breakfast sandwich is good too. I go for omelettes or scrambles. They cram a ton of addition into them and they're always Solid food. Ambience is definitely laid back. Order at the counter and take a seat. Staff is always welcoming and willing to assist.

Came here for lunch in Veterans Day. Staff were welcoming and it was a family friendly establishment. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. The person that took our order didn't quite get it right, but we were brought out the correct item when we asked for it. We ordered two mimosas and had to ask three times for it. We finally got it half way through our meal. Food was tasty and portions were appropriate for the price.

Always a great experience here. I had the steak Benedict, delicious and a mocha. I got there around 8am on Wednesday and there weren't many people. It started getting loud around 9:20am.

We visited here for lunch after going to the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens down the street. Daughter found it while searching on her iPhone. We were pleasantly surprised at the number of menu choices. Especially for breakfast. One of my favorite meals of the day. I ordered the blackberry banana pancakes with scrambled eggs and sausage. Daughter ordered the stuffed French toast. Everything tasted wonderful. Fresh ingredients, cooked just right with lovely seasoning and spices. The staff is very friendly and helpful. You order at the front counter upon entering. Then they deliver the food to your table when it's ready. Seating is plentiful, with inside or outside choices. We will definitely return to try out more menu items! Note the hours as they close early: Monday - Sunday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

First time at the vista location and incredibly disappointed. From the moment we arrived, the restaurant felt unclean the floors were noticeably dirty, and the coffee and beverage area looked poorly maintained. When we attempted to get hot water for tea, yellow water with black particles came out of the machine, which was both unsettling and unacceptable. (Picture for reference) The service also left much to be desired. I ordered a kids French toast (which was just a single slice with a fruit smiley face), half order pitaya bowl, and a Mexican mocha and was charged $34. The mocha was not enjoyable at all. The only items that were somewhat redeeming were the pitaya bowl and the French toast, but even those couldn't make up for the experience. What's even more frustrating is that I've since read past reviews mentioning how dirty this location is and clearly, no effort has been made to address those concerns.

Food was good. Açaí wasn't jaw dropping but still tasted delicious. Coffee wasn't my top rated

We stopped at Swami's for brunch today, mainly because our go to spot is closed on Wednesday. The food was solid but not a wow experience. The salsa and potatoes both needed some seasoning. The chilaquiles sauce didn't have any protein - I am used to (and prefer!) chilaquiles having chicken or carne asada or chorizo in the sauce. Black beans - also OK but just a bit on the bland side. At Swamis you order at the register and they bring your food to the table. Everything else is self serve - beverages, condiments, all that. The staff were pleasant so no issues there. I was surprised that the tip options on the POS device started at 18% and went up from there. That's a bit sporty IMO for a place that's mostly self serve. Ambiance was nice, we sat on the patio. It was getting warm already (April!) so I bet it will be toasty out there by May or June. So I ended up with 3 stars. It was OK, nothing wrong but some room for improvement.

Sitting down with our food served to us at approximately 1 pm today. We Just started eating when the brooms and mops came out. The chemicals were so strong in the mop bucket, it was literally getting us sick. Seeing the dirty mop water as they lifted the mop out of the bucket was an appetite killer as well. The dirt being swept up by other team members was disgusting. Where is the common sense here? The bill including the tip for 2 adults and one child was over $75.00. Hopefully management will rectify this problem. You clean up after the last customer is done eating! I wonder if this is the workers just wanting to get out asap after closing or if the management is not compensating workers to do the cleaning after closing. I can't say enough and express how disgusting, insulting and disturbing it was eating here today. To have so little consideration for the paying customers that support your business is shameful. I won't be back! My last regret is having to give at least one star to submit this review.

Lots of parking is available behind the restaurant and opposite the restaurant. Opposite the restaurant might be more difficult to park as it shares parking lots with a swimming pool and another shopping strip. We have to queue to order. But the food and drinks will be sent to you. Lots of seating available within and outside the restaurant. We sat outside, and they are doggy friendly in the patio. Hubby ordered a turkey croissant, and it was fantastic. He just didn't really finish it as he was sick that day. I ordered a salmon summer salad. And it came with garlic toast. The salmon was grilled beautifully, still moist and succulent on the inside. The summer salad had blueberries, strawberry, tangerine slices, dried cranberries, walnuts, and greens. We love this and will be back!

Great food, large menu. Awesome indoor decor, also has outside patio seating. Service was excellent and food even more excellent. It's also a nice short walk to the beach, perfect for a summers day outing.

This place is a staple! Service is always amazing. Food is yummy yummy i had the swamis açaí bowl, it was delicious. You have the option of buying half order or full order. The full order will feed two people. The açaí bowl in the picture is the half order. The ambiance is perfect. Its fresh, open space, nice place for a brunch with your friends. The price range is obtainable, nothing too crazy.

Love this place in Vista, right in the little community with the theater across the street. Large place with lots of tables. You put in your order at the counter and then they bring you the food. The service was pretty good. My vegetarian friends had the acai bowl and the veggie burger. They both looked really good. The acai bowl was huge. I had an everything omelet with veggies and cheese. Well cooked and tasty. Good food, relaxed place, nice place to meet people.

The food!!! Wow! I loved the Tropical Salmon Salad with Italian toast. So delicious! Lettuces, fresh fruits, walnuts, veggies and delicious dressing! Two huge fillets of tender salmon!! Doesn't get better!! Service is so good and ambiance is perfect for gathering with friends!

i've come here like 3 times, each time was excellent! Everything comes out pretty quickly, the staff are very friendly, it's an overall pretty great experience. They have soooo many choices it's almost ridiculous lol. But it's definitely a nice spot to go to! it's pretty big with indoor and outdoor seating, the food is good, drinks are good. give this place a try if you haven't!!

I liked this place. We stopped in for breakfast on a Saturday. It's was a little busy but not too bad. We were able to find a table. The food was good, Bloody Mary was good, and the service was good. I will definitely be back.

Came here to eat. Restaurant wasn't busy. Guy at the front desk was super nice. Ordered a Chorizo Hash and 36 minutes later I'm wondering where my food is. I was sitting outside on their patio. I go in and it was just sitting in the kitchen and they told me the food runner couldn't find me... asked to just get refunded since I had to go and they refunded me but no other accommodations were offered or made. Just basically wasted 40 minutes of my day there hungry. I had even tipped despite it being a cafe style ordering. Been here a couple times and the food is great and the staff taking orders is always great but that's where it ends. The rest of the staff isn't worth the trouble unfortunately.

Outstanding lunch service! We had huge portions of the albacore sandwich with sweet potato fries and the ginger stir fry . Which is enough to feed a small village! Healthy and fresh. Extra special thanks to Chuy for accommodating my gluten free request and a very memorable ice cream scoop to honor mom! Extra special thanks to "King" for accommodating our extra spoon requests, boxes straws and anything we needed so we could focus on our time together! Happy Mothers Day to All Moms. Swamis is the place to be after church or the theatre. Thanks again Swamis!

solid breakfast/brunch spot! usually pretty busy but have always been able to walk up and get seated quickly. you order at the counter and pay, then find a seat. staff is always friendly and smiling, the cafe decor is okay and the outdoor area leaves a lot to be desired. the kids pancake is so cute! the açaí bowl was great but granola was frozen and bee pollen was interesting. otherwise excellent service + tasty pancake/bowl!

Just like any other Swami's, consistently solid food with quality service. Nice laid-back environment. I've never had a bad item from all the times I've been to any Swami's location, this one being no different. I'd always recommend one of their omelettes, so satisfying!

We went to Swami's this morning for brunch. We've been here several times as we enjoy the wide variety of food, outdoor patio seating so we can bring to dog along too, and just a really nice atmosphere overall. We had a pretty eclectic brunch including my chicken Caesar salad; Greek omelette that was shared with my wife and daughter; gluten free açaí pancakes, grilled turkey sandwich with fries and finally got a 1/2 pitaya bowl to share. We really enjoyed everything, it was brought to our table hot and fresh from the kitchen. We got our own coffee and made it the way we like it. All in all, it was a really nice experience. The person who took our order was very friendly and the guy that brought out the food was also very friendly and helpful as he came back and checked on us to make sure we had everything. I think you'll like both the food and atmosphere, give them a try.

Excellent high-quality food. There are so many options, including gluten-free items! I was originally a fan of Swamis in Escondido, which prompted me to come here, as this location is right next to my boyfriend's house. It had plentiful seating both indoors and outdoors, and during the summertime, the weather is very beautiful. If you are a fan of crunchy granola hippie food, you'll like this place (just like me lol). You do have to go up to the counter to order and pay, but they bring your order to your table after giving you a little stick with your order number on it. The majority of the food options were vegetarian, with other vegan or gluten-free options available or substitutable. If you like juices, I recommend the iron horse! Or any of their bowls or various shakes.

This place does not disappoint, the quality of the food is amazing, the wait was nothing the vibe was so chill and King was by far the best waiter I've encountered! Definitely goes above and beyond and provides top notch customer service. We will be returning again! Highly recommend the Pineapple Upside down pancakes

Service is minimal but they do give you everything you need when you order. I ordered the abc burger everything on it tasted fresh. It's casual place self seating.

I just came in two times here this being the second. The hostess up front not sure of his name but he remembered me after 2 months. Thought that was pretty cool. Nice guy

Great restaurant friendly staff. Angel greeted us and made us feel welcome. Definitely recommend this place for breakfast. The peanut butter smoothies were killer

Service is always great. There manager is always on top of it and checks in with the customers. The food isn't as consistent but that could just be from the breakfast rush. Still always a favorite of mine.

Came here for breakfast and a bloody mary. Food was really good. I had the cornbeef hash. It was real cornbeef, not canned. Service was good. I will come back for sure.

Came to Swami's after a hike, and was delightfully surprised at how refreshing and tasty their California Spring Chicken Salad is! It has juicy grilled chicken, candied pecans, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, goat cheese, and comes with two sides of raspberry vinaigrette. I would recommend getting it with the garlic bread, as it is a great addition to the plate. To me the bread tasted like a fresher version of Cheesecake Factory's rye (brown) bread, but garlic! yum! Super crunchy, and they also have a gluten free option for $1.50+. This is my first time coming to Swami's, and the staff there are kind, helpful, and accommodating. We sat outside on the patio, which was nice to have some sun, and some shade for the pup. I ordered the iced oat milk latte to drink, which is a little pricey (Starbucks prices) as they charge extra for non-dairy milk and for shots of flavor (they carry Torani brand including sugar free). Nonetheless, everything was delicious, and I had ordered an extra side of chicken for the pup which was $4.50. The chicken breast itself is juicy, and perfectly cooked. Would highly recommend, and I'll definitely be back when in the area! Thank you!

Seating & ordering is weird. As well as the fact that they ask for a tip when you pay for your food before you even know what the service will be like. Kinda awkward in my opinion. Aside from that, food is decent. Nothing really stood out to me. As you would expect any brunch spot to be. Other than that their meals are served very aesthetically, which I liked.

Very friendly staff ! Their Oatmilk Horchata Latte is sooooo good ! My friend had their chilaquiles and I had their authentic Mexican burrito and it was very good! There's no direct parking - you have to park across the street or if you're lucky , on the street adjacent to the building. When u walk in you order first and then take a seat (I prefer seating and then ordering since it gives me time to think for what I want and that's why I gave it 4 stars).

Love their Chilaquiles! We go here every few months and have always had a good experience.

I loved the quality of the food, delicious! (Recommend green Chile quilles). And hats off to King for being an exceptional waiter to his customers and taking the time to connect with them as well! The ambiance of this location has an overall cozy and chill vibe and making it a very enjoyable place to eat.

Food was not good at all. Overpriced for what you get, it's a lot but not tasty. So you pay first then you sit yourself and pretty much pay to serve yourself. You also get your drinks and they don't even come to check if you need anything. First and last time, never again!! Pretty much white peoples food. No ambience either, it's like a diner at a truck stop.

This is a half full mimosa I was served but paid full price for. When questioned, was told it was half full to add juice. No offer to add more. When food arrived, there was a hair in one of the meals. Server said it was not hair but cheese. He questioned the fact that it was clearly a hair and argued, examined the hair and was trying to figure out whose hair it was. It does not matter whose hair it is and should not be argued. Politely apologize and offer to replace. Will not be back.

Tasty, filling breakfast! Good coffee & tea options as well. Food came out really fast

Food is always tasty! The service is typically quick & it can get loud inside but overall it's a typical brunch place!

Lots of breakfast options with friendly staff. Restaurant was nice and clean with plenty of seating. I had their farmers scramble and it was very nice. Avocado on top. Came with toast and a side. I got their fruit which was little disappointing as it just had 1 grape and some melons. I was expecting at least some berries. The wheat toast was a little burnt. My wife had the Califormia scramble. It too was nice. Their hash browns were good so recommend this as your side. Her white toast was better toasted.

I venture her with my elderly mom after mass once a month. It has been a little longer and we both notice the food was subpar and cold. My mom ordered eggs/bacon, potatoes and it was cold. I ordered avocado toast and the bread tasted old. Service was great. Music could have been lower and more family friendly. I'll hesitate to come back since the cost and poor food quality.

Love the service and incredible food thank you so much definitely coming back. Come and enjoy an iced coffee and their breakfast croissant tastes amazing.

Cozy breakfast spot with decent food. There are tons of swamis but this always seems to be the least busy location, so go here if you want to avoid a long line! They have two menus: the paper menu is the standard menu, but then look up at the chalkboard menu for the daily specials. On our most recent visit we got the blackberry pancakes and huevos rancheros. Both were super tasty. They even gave me a side of whipped cream when I asked. Appreciate it! Minus one star because one time they closed hours early, unannounced, and kicked me out after I had already bought a smoothie to drink.

Fortunately I came here on a Thursday morning so I got to appreciate this place without being put off by the weekend crowds that they apparently attract. Jesus met us with a smile and patiently waited for my indecisive friend to choose from their quite extensive menu. The in-house barrista and the server were also cheerful and helpful. I got a lobster benedict and my friends ordered a chorizo hash and they were each quite hearty and really tasty meals. They also had some wonderful juices and juice mixtures available. Fret ye not, there's plenty of parking and the prices are affordable. Mark this down as a place to go to and then to come Back to.

I normally love Swami's... their food is great but my experience today left me fuming. My daughter placed a phone order for pickup, was told 15-20 minutes, I got there 30 minutes later, paid for it, was told it was almost ready and I could wait at a table for it. Well I sat there for another 20 minutes, nobody checked on me, nobody checked on my daughter's order, I finally got up to find someone to ask what was going on and saw where they keep the door dash orders and there was my daughter's order sitting there- now cold. I grabbed the order and completing the cashier who rang me up and she denied even helping me. I am complaining disappointed with the service I received today

Great breakfast place with some unique options. Lots of dining area and plenty of seating outside. Be prepared. You have to order at the entry and they give you a number. Find a seat and they'll bring your food when it's ready. Several screens playing games, but it's definitely not a sports bar. The food was good and we like the coffee bar. We always get there early before it gets too busy. Overall a very good breakfast option. Lunch looks good too, but we don't usually go to Swamis for lunch. Almost gave a 4 star for this reason, but the one thing I don't like is asking for a tip upon payment, before any service is provided. They bring it your food, which, in my opinion, shouldn't require a full tip (starting at 18%) when paying.

I really enjoy this Swamis location as there is plenty of seating. I got a Chipotle Chicken wrap and it was ok. I would opt for something else next time.

Forgot all of our sides for meals including all condiments. The woman over the phone was very monotone and not friendly. Can definitely improve on double checking togo orders before sending them off to customers.