The Vibe

Went here for brunch and had an amazing time. The pistachio espresso martini was surprising and very good, I would return for it. The mimosa flight was tastier than some other local places. It was busy and there were a couple of big groups but the service didn’t seem to suffer at all, our server was friendly and attentive. We had eggs benedict and the eggs were properly poached, the hollandaise was on point and the bites were balanced and fresh. The side of potatoes was good, fresh, yummy. We also had the chicken sandwich with truffle fries and enjoyed it as well. No complaints. It’s a vibe.

The atmosphere is relaxed but vibrant. The staff was incredibly friendly and timely with attentiveness. My bene was cooked to perfection and they were not skimpy with the smoked salmon. That is much appreciated as I felt that I got what I paid for, in a very positive way. I will return on my next visit to San Diego.

Carolina was an amazing server! She was very friendly and attentive. They are dog friendly as well which is a plus! The food and drinks were delicious. We got the mimosa flight, ube French toast, and birria Benedict. We had a wonderful time here. I live in the neighborhood and am excited to come back.

The wait for our food was about 40 minutes and it came out cold! Truffle fries were great! My sister kept calling the waitress, in the beginning to order our food she was great but then we never saw her. The food would've been good if it was warm and they already add 20% tip on your bill. She didn't deserve 20%. I was so hyped coming here 😞My mimosas were good

At The Vibe, Brunch Isn’t Just a Meal — It’s a Ceremony of Flavor From the very first step inside The Vibe, you know you're in for something different. No stiff, transactional greetings. No waiting around like you're doing them a favor by being there. The moment we crossed the threshold, we were wrapped in genuine warmth — a kind of electric hospitality that so many places promise but so few deliver. Carolina, our waitress, didn’t just "serve" us. She orchestrated our experience like a seasoned conductor — knowledgeable, attentive without hovering, passionate without the pretense. In a city (and an industry) often saturated with fake smiles and canned spiels, she was the real thing: a true ambassador of good taste. Now, the food. I started with the Kalian Uber French Toast, a dish that didn’t just land on the table — it arrived with swagger. Thick, golden, plush slices that somehow managed to be both airy and decadent at the same time. It wasn’t French toast. It was a love letter to French toast. Next to it, the truffle fries — golden, crisp, unapologetically fragrant — were the kind of sidekick every hero dish dreams of: bold, confident, and wholly necessary. We didn’t stop there. The AM Asada landed, a plate that might just qualify as a minor miracle. A generous portion of tender prime steak, cooked so perfectly it almost felt disrespectful to use a knife on it. The beans were rich, smoky, and honest. The eggs? A textbook lesson in balance — creamy, seasoned, soulful. And then there’s the atmosphere — which is where The Vibe goes from great to unforgettable. Clean lines, intentional decor, and most importantly, music that isn’t just background noise — it’s the heartbeat of the room. Whoever curated that playlist deserves a drink on the house. Each track elevated the morning, drawing you deeper into a rhythm where the food, the service, and the sheer energy of the place moved together in lockstep. I capped it all off with an Espresso Merakini — a sharp, refreshing jolt of caffeine that wasn’t just coffee; it was a final note that tied the whole experience together like a great encore at the end of an unforgettable concert. It’s not often a restaurant nails everything. Entrance. Greeting. Food. Service. Soundtrack. Setting. But The Vibe? They aren’t playing at it. They are it. Brunch at The Vibe isn’t just a meal. It’s a goddamn experience. And if you’re smart, you’ll make it part of your Sunday religion.

Carolina is the greatest of all time. She is a Mexican work horse. She doesn’t stop no matter what she served us all the food and the sausages that we wanted and she had no problem getting us up to speed.

I thought this was gonna be one of the places where decor is the only good thing about it but no. The food was really really good. Flavors went so well together in everything we got. Steak was juicy and probably marinated in something delicious. Aloha latte was yummy and so was the pistachio foam. There was only 1 server for so many tables but she handled it well. Decor is obviously cute. I wish it was a bit warmer inside but that’s just me.

The brunch options here are unreal: french toast, fried chicken, acai bowl. I posted a video reel on @sandiegofoodiefan because a few photos here doesn’t do it justice.