Café Topes

The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. I ordered bacon, and it was perfect—crispy and not burnt. The blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes were tasty and we will definitely be back!

I found this spot on Reddit after seeing it recommended as one of the best breakfast places in Carlsbad, and it did not disappoint. Quick heads-up: it’s counter service, not table service. You order at the counter, grab a number, and pick your own seat, then they deliver the food to you. I made sure to arrive shortly after they opened at 8:00 AM because I’d read that the lines can get long. Once I placed my order, I headed outside to enjoy another gorgeous morning. I ordered the Topes Scramble (3 eggs, smoked applewood bacon, mixed cheese, and avocado) with sourdough toast and hashbrowns. Everything was delicious. I also loved the clever setup with the water faucet located outside for easy refills. Definitely bookmarking this as a new favorite breakfast spot in Carlsbad.

We went for breakfast on a busy Saturday and waited in line for about 30 minutes, but it was so worth it. We absolutely loved Mom's Famous Cinny Roll, the Crack Breakfast Burrito, and The Goods Toast with tri-tip. Every elevated element and thoughtful note came through in every sumptuous bite.

Yum!! Great coffee and the breakfast burritos and pastries are amazing! The cinnamon rolls are MASSIVE and full of frosting! Great indoor and outdoor casual atmosphere. Perfect for a quick bite, moment of zen or to sit and catch up on work.

Arrived on a Sunday around 11:30AM. The line had about 20 people ahead of me. Took about 45 minutes to get to order. Food was great. Spent $70 between my wife and I.