Cafe 222 Menu (2025 Update)

Cafe 222, located in San Diego, is a charming breakfast and brunch spot with a diverse menu. Known for their famous waffles, like the Blueberry Cornbread Waffle, this restaurant offers a unique twist on classic dishes. Customers rave about the delicious food, friendly service, and quick seating. The American breakfast with a side of tamale is a standout, as are the eggs benedict and breakfast burrito. The quality ingredients, such as organic strawberries, contribute to the overall fantastic dining experience. With options for vegan and vegetarian diets, Cafe 222 caters to a wide range of customers. Whether enjoying a fresh orange juice or a latte, guests can expect a memorable meal in a welcoming setting. Café 222 blends a cozy diner atmosphere with delectable food, making it a must-visit spot for breakfast lovers.

Breakfast Drinks

Fresh Orange Juice

$6.25

Fresh Brewed Coffee

$5.95

Iced Tea

$4.95

Soda Pop

$3.50

Bottled Water

$3.00

Unfiltered Apple Juice

$6.25

Select Hot Tea

Stash Tea, English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Green and Peppermint

$4.95

Milk

$4.95

Lemonade

$4.95

Cappuccino

$6.25

Latte

$6.25

Terryls Homemade Angel Biscuit

1 pieces.

$4.50

Granola Topped with Fresh Fruit and Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt

$16.95

Oatmeal and Fresh Bananas, Brown Sugar and Raisins

$12.25

Cafe 222 Famous Granola and Lowfat Milk

$14.25

Made to Order Oatmeal

Brown Sugar and Raisins.

$10.95

Seasonal Fruit

$4.75

Breakfast Nibbles and Bites

Breakfast Our Famous Waffles

Chili and Cornbread Waffle

Our corn waffle topped with house made chili, cheese, sour cream and green onions.

$17.95

The Golden Waffle

Big, thick golden brown malted waffle.

$12.95

Blueberry Cornbread Waffle

Crunchy, corny buttermilk batter.

$15.50

Strawberry Shortcake Waffle

Served with macerated fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

$17.95

Nuttela Waffle

Buttermilk waffle with nuttela and sliced bananas.

$16.50

The Golden waffle topped w/ Fresh Fruit & yogurt

Topped with fresh fruit and low-fat vanilla yogurt.

$16.25

Pumpkin Waffle

Moist, light and tastes like pumpkin pie.

$14.75

Churro Waffle

Our malted waffle is finished with cinnamon and sugar, then drizzled with chocolate sauce and a little pop of whipped cream

$15.50

Oreo Cookie Cakes

Crunched up sandwich cookies in the batter, topped with whipped cream.

$15.50

Buttermilk Pancakes

Light, fluffy and golden brown.

$12.75

Peanut Butter and Banana Stuffed French Toast

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$16.95

Blueberry Pancakes

We sprinkle big fat blueberries in the batter.

$15.50

Cinnamon Bread French Toast

Thick cut bread soaked in an eggy, vanilla batter

$13.95

Granola Pancakes

Our famous house-baked granola is added to our griddled buttermilk cakes and they cook up nutty, chewy, crunchy and delicious

$15.50

Cereal Killer Cakes

Our buttermilk cakes with your choice of: Cap'n Crunch . Fruity Pebbles . Lucky Charms

$14.50

Breakfast Griddled

Breakfast Scrambles

Green Eggs and Spam

Yup, Scrambled eggs served with diced spam, spinach and jack cheese.

$15.95

Spinach and Swiss Cheese

$15.50

Diced Ham and Swiss Cheese

$15.95

The Mexican

Chiles, tomatoes and cheddar topped with Mexican gravy, green onions, cheddar and sour cream.

$16.95

Chorizo and Cheddar Cheese Scramble

homemade refried beans and 2 corn tortillas

$17.95

Eggs Italia

Pesto, tomatoes, goat cheese, parmesan

$18.95

Breakfast Burger

Scrambled egg, sausage patty, American cheese on a soft Brioche bun.Served with griddled potatoes.

$15.95

Corned Beef Hash

Shredded corned beef griddled with shredded potatoes, onions, bell peppers and garlic topped with 2 eggs any style and toast.

$19.95

The All-American

Choice of ham, sausage patties, link sausage, spam or turkey bacon with 2 eggs, griddled potatoes and toast.

$18.50

Joes Special

A frittata with spinach, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, Jack cheese and sour cream. Served with griddled potatoes and toast.

$17.95

Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs

Served with 2 eggs, griddled potatoes and toast topped with peppery pork gravy and green onions.

$18.95

Super Biscuits and Gravy

Two house baked biscuits topped with peppery gravy with 2 eggs any style, 3 sausage links and griddled potatoes.

$19.95

Huevos Rancheros

2 eggs over corn tortillas filled with Jack cheese topped with our Mexican gravy and sour cream and onions. Served with griddled potatoes and refried beans.

$15.75

2 Egg Breakfast

2 eggs any style served with griddled potatoes and toast.

$15.50

Tamale and Eggs

1 big chicken tamale topped with Mexican gravy sour cream and onions. Served with 2 eggs, refried beans and toast.

$17.95

Biscuits and Gravy

Buttermilk Biscuits and potatoes smothered with peppery pork gravy.

$15.95

Breakfast Burrito

Eggs, chilis, potatoes, cheese, topped with our Mexican gravy, sour cream and onions, served with refried beans. Add Ham, Sausage, Spam or Turkey Bacon + $3.00

$16.95

Eggs Benedict

Traditional ham, served with griddled potatoes.

$16.95

Pork Patty Benedict

All the same good stuff atop a pork patty instead of ham.

$16.95

Benedict Arnold

Spinach and Tomato instead of ham

$15.95

Breakfast Specialties

Breakfast on the Side

2 Slices of Toast

$4.00

English Muffin

$4.50

1 Egg

$3.95

Ham

$6.50

Sausage Patties

3 pieces.

$5.50

Pork Link Sausage

4 pieces.

$5.50

Peanut Butter

$1.75

Mexican Gravy

$3.50

Dirty Potatoes

Topped with our chili, cheese, sour cream and green onions.

$12.50

Smothered Potatoes

Topped with our pork gravy and cheese.

$10.50

Griddles Potatoes

$6.25

Side of Corned Beef Hash

$9.95

1 Tamale with Gravy

$7.50

Spam

$6.50

Turkey Bacon

4 pieces.

$5.50

Sliced Tomatoes

$5.50

Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt

$3.00

Pork Country Gravy

$4.95

Cheese

$2.00

Salsa

$2.75

Maple Syrup

$2.50

Real Maple Syrup

$2.50

Roasted Tomato Soup Lunch

$6.25

Our Famous Chili with Meat and Beans Lunch

Topped with cheese, sour cream and onions.

$6.25

Dime-Store Burger

American cheese, grilled onions, special sauce served our home-fried potatoes or our famous potato/macaroni salad

$16.95

Patty Melt

1/3 lb. beef burger, grilled onions, Swiss cheese and our spicy sauce on rye.

$17.95

Grilled Cheese Melt

American and Jack cheese on sourdough bread.

$11.50

Grilled Ham Melt

Swiss and curry mustard on rye.

$15.95

Tuna Melt

Albacore tuna, American cheese and tomato on sourdough bread.

$16.50

Chili Cheese Melt

Oozy grilled cheese topped with our chili, cheese, sour cream and green onions

$15.95

Green Chilis & Ham

Jack cheese on sourdough

$15.95

Lunch

MERCH

Housemade Granola

$16.95

Pumpkin Waffle Mix

$14.95

Wafflehead Coffee Mug

$16.95

Corn Waffle Mix

$14.95

Keychain

Waffle Head Key Chain

$6.00

Magnet

Waffle Head Magnet

$5.00

Gift Certificate

$25.00

Golden Waffle Mix

$14.95