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Review The Lazy Hippo - San Diego

David Sonnetti
Great choice of breakfast for everyone! Trio the Pancakes were very good and more than enough for 1 person. The egg bacon sandwich with country potatoes was also delicious. You can‘t do anything wrong by trying this cute restaurant. Please note that the restaurant is located at the whiskey bar next to the store with the name „Lazy Hippo“ on it so don‘t get confused because they own both stores.
Mei Lee
It's open! It's the same spot as the Whiskey House! I know it's a bit confusing just go with it. The store fronts are right next from each other. First time here, super excited after seeing the reviews. The vegan menu is a bit small 3 items but the vegan enchiladas with soyrizo (+$2) is delicious! It's topped with fresh avocado, pick de Gallo and shredded lettuce. Put a few dabs of Cholula hot sauce and it's perfection. I cleared that plate so quick. I love vegetables on everything I eat, even if it's a side dish. I really liked the avocados on top and the shredded lettuce it added a fresh crisp crunch to the soft enchiladas. The soyrizo added that extra flavor. I would order that again. Might try the vegan breakfast burrito next. Indoor and outdoor seating available. It's inside the whiskey house so there is a bar and comfy couch seating area. Inside is very dark and chill. Loved the music it was on point that morning. Service, was good. A bit slow when it comes to the check. But they kept checking in on us and made sure we got everything we needed. Hostess was super accommodating we moved 3 times since it was cold. Will be back! Parking is paid metered street parking.
Steve Brant
This place is stunning. Ryan the owner clearly cares about delivering a great experience. I’ve been to many restaurants and bars in downtown San Diego. This is one of the best. I had a delicious brunch here. Easily one of the best. When in downtown, check it out.
Lei Raiza Zervoulakos
Had a brunch date one Saturday weekend and there wasn't any wait at around 10am. Crowd started coming in around 11. Highly recommend trying this place out for brunch. Huge portions! I ordered the Super Special and the waffle with nutella & banana was AMAZING. Their huevos rancheros was bomb too. Downside is parking - might have to look for a while.
Angelica Avery
I had the Gluten free cinnamon roll pancakes and they were so good I didn't even use syrup. The best gluten free pancakes I've ever had. My bf said his California burrito was also very good. I also got a blackberry bellini and I would recommend that as well.
Fender Henderson
Went for a brunch date on a Saturday morning, and there was no wait at around 10 am. The crowd started picking up around 11. Highly recommend giving this place a try for brunch; the portions are enormous! I ordered the Super Special, and the waffle with Nutella and banana was AMAZING. Their huevos rancheros were also fantastic. The only downside is parking; you might have to search for a while.
Gary Zeigler
Was a little confused at first, as the building was labeled The Wiskey House. Its not a mistake. Brunch was excellent - we both had the special. I got mine with double chorizo, which was absolutely fantastic. For my pancake, i chose the cinnamon roll pancake, which lived up to its name! Didnt partake, but if you want to have access to a large selection of whiskey, this looked like a place to go. Wall to wall shelves of bottles, including the hallway back to the restrooms. Very nice, relaxed interior, too.
Albertina Larios-Cruz
We showed up 10 minutes after opening on a Saturday and got a table immediately. Staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. The food was spectacular. We got the Cinnamon Roll pancakes and they were amazing!!! We also got the huevos rancheros and it was a healthy portion. We will definitely be recommending this place to everyone, it’s worth the hype!
Charles Chen
My favorite brunch spot in San Diego; I stop here everytime I'm in town. It is a small quaint french breakfast. The cinnamon roll pancake is the signature item and does not dissapoint. The banana stuffed french toast is also really tasty.
Mitch Rapp
After having a terrible experience with a snotty hostess around the corner, we came here in a rush. A very nice waiter seated us immediately and understood our rush. We ordered quickly, getting some coffee and the super special (2 eggs, 2 meats, potatoes and a pancake) within 10 minutes. It’s difficult to mess breakfast up, but theirs was on point anyways. The eggs were done sunny side up right, the pancake was light and fluffy, and their chorizo was fantastic with a nice spice hint. The coffee was even pretty good. We ate and left pretty quickly, but did not get to really experience the place much. Honestly, I’d prefer this place to the other local establishments since it’s got the same atmosphere and great food. I’m in San Diego fairly often, so I’m pretty sure I’ll be coming back here. Note that a lot of the pictures seem different. This is because they have two areas, one of which is a whiskey house that looks pretty awesome. They have one large selection of drinks, that’s for sure.
Alex Bales
So good!!! Cute area of town. I am gluten and dairy free and I was able to order pancakes that were safe for me to eat which is a rare occurrence. They were delicious! My husband ordered crepes on a stick which he said were also good. The place itself is adorable with a vintage-kitchy look. Servers were great too, all around I highly recommend it.
Joe Yancho
Excellent brunch spot in gaslamp, with everything you’d want - large portions, good food, extensive drink menu, etc. The only negative thing we experienced was a bit of a long wait for the food/drinks, and two of the beers we ordered were unavailable. However, the food was hot when it arrived, the service was still good, and we enjoyed our experience. Get their breakfast special!
Dom Ford
Absolutely magnificent!!!!!! Everything tasted amazing and i didnt see a single customer who wasn't happy with their meal. Definitely worth a visit!!
Kaidi Zhang
Food is pretty good. The inside of the restaurant looks nice as well. My only complaint is that during busy hour, it would take a while for the food to be served. So expect at least 1 hour here.
Virginia Huffman
TASTY breakfast fare. Awesome menu. We enjoyed the huevos rancheros and eggs with ham and cheese in a skillet. Friendly but slooooooow service.
Patricia V Waldron
Cute local place for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Fun decor inside. Several tables (with umbrella) outside for street side dining. Big menu, lots of hearty as well as healthy / veggie / vegan options. Scrambles, enchiladas and hue is divorciados are my faves. BIG portions. Secret is that they are linked with the Whiskey Bar next door so they have yummy cocktails as well as coffee and tea. It’s usually busy but tables turn quick. Several long tables for groups as well as deuces for couples. They are pet friendly. Friendly servers. They accommodate your dietary requests.
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