Cafe 222 – American
Sunlight dances across the tables of this cheerful neighborhood hub, where the comforting aroma of freshly roasted beans and the rhythmic hiss of the espresso machine create an inviting morning sanctuary. Guests linger over vibrant, unfiltered juices and artfully crafted lattes swirled with caramel or seasonal spices, finding a warm, spirited space that turns a simple caffeine fix into a soulful daily ritual.
222, Island Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101 https://www.cafe222.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, gluten-free, nut-free, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, dairy-free, vegan, halal, sugar-free, pescatarian, diabetic, low-fat, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, atkins, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, low-fodmap, carnivore, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, aip, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Orange Juice
- Unfiltered Apple Juice
- Fresh Brewed Coffee
- Hot Chocolate
- Cappuccino or Latte
- Mocha
- Vanilla Latte
- Carmel Latte
- Seasonal Latte
- Espresso
- Double Espresso
- Select Hot Tea
- Milk
- Iced Tea
- Soda Pop
- Lemonade
- Arnold Palmer
- Bottled Water
- Peanut Butter & Banana Stuffed French Toast: Peanut butter, banana, thick-cut bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Buttermilk Pancakes: Buttermilk batter
- Blueberry Pancakes: Blueberries, buttermilk batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Oreo Cookie Cakes: Oreo cookies, buttermilk batter, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Granola Pancakes: House-baked granola, buttermilk batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Cereal Killer Cakes: Buttermilk cakes with choice of Cap'n Crunch, Fruity Pebbles, or Lucky Charms Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cinnamon Bread French Toast: Thick-cut bread, vanilla-rum batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Green Eggs and Spam: Spam, spinach, jack cheese, eggs, potatoes, toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Diced Ham and Swiss Cheese Scramble: Ham, swiss cheese, eggs, potatoes, toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Spinach and Swiss Cheese Scramble: Spinach, swiss cheese, eggs, potatoes, toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chorizo and Cheddar Cheese Scramble: Chorizo, cheddar, refried beans, corn tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- The Mexican Scramble: Chiles, tomatoes, cheddar, Mexican gravy, green onions, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Eggs Italia: Pesto, tomatoes, goat cheese, parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Traditional Eggs Benedict: Ham, poached eggs, hollandaise, griddled potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Pork Patty Benedict: Pork patty, poached eggs, hollandaise, griddled potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Benedict Arnold: Spinach, tomato, poached eggs, hollandaise, griddled potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- The Golden Waffle: Malted waffle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Golden Waffle with Fresh Fruit: Malted waffle, fresh fruit, low-fat vanilla yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Mayo-Clinic
- Blueberry Cornbread Waffle: Blueberry cornbread buttermilk batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pumpkin Waffle: Pumpkin batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 5-Grain Waffle: Granola-infused batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Strawberry Shortcake Waffle: Macerated strawberries, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Nutella Waffle: Nutella, sliced bananas, strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chili + Cornbread Waffle: Corn waffle, housemade chili, cheese, sour cream, green onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Churro Waffle: Malted waffle, cinnamon, sugar, chocolate sauce, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Huevos Rancheros: Two eggs, corn tortillas, jack cheese, Mexican gravy, sour cream, onions, potatoes, refried beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Breakfast Burrito: Eggs, chilis, potatoes, cheese, Mexican gravy, sour cream, onions, refried beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- The All-American: Choice of meat, two eggs, griddled potatoes, toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Two Egg Breakfast: Two eggs, griddled potatoes, toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Joes Special: Frittata with spinach, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, jack cheese, sour cream, potatoes, toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Tamale and Eggs: Chicken tamale, Mexican gravy, sour cream, onions, 2 eggs, refried beans, toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs: Steak, 2 eggs, potatoes, toast, pork gravy, green onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Breakfast Burger: Scrambled egg, sausage patty, American cheese, brioche bun, potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Biscuits & Gravy: Buttermilk biscuits, potatoes, pork gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Super Biscuits & Gravy: Two biscuits, pork gravy, 2 eggs, 3 sausage links, potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Corned Beef Hash: Shredded corned beef, potatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic, 2 eggs, toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Roasted Tomato Soup: Tomatoes Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Famous Chili with Meat & Beans: Meat, beans, cheese, sour cream, onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Dime-Store Burger: American cheese, grilled onions, special sauce, potatoes or potato/macaroni salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Patty Melt: 1/3 lb beef burger, grilled onions, Swiss cheese, spicy sauce, rye bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Cheese: American & Jack cheese, sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chili Cheese Melt: Grilled cheese, chili, cheese, sour cream, green onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Ham Melt: Ham, Swiss, curry mustard, rye Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Green Chilis & Ham Melt: Ham, green chilis, Jack cheese, sourdough Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Grilled Cheese with Spam: Spam, cheese, dill pickle, sourdough Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Two Slices of Toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Griddled Potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free
- 1 Egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Tamale with Gravy Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Ham or Spam Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Sausage Patties (3) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Turkey Bacon (4) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Pork Link Sausage (4) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- 2 Corn Tortillas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Famous Potato/Macaroni Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Side of Corned Beef Hash Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Side of Smothered Potatoes: Potatoes, pork gravy, cheese, green onions Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Side of Dirty Potatoes: Potatoes, chili, cheese, sour cream, green onions Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber