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: halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Beverages
- Orange Juice
- Unfiltered Apple Juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Fresh Brewed Coffee
- Hot Chocolate
- Cappuccino or Latte Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mocha
- Vanilla Latte
- Carmel Latte Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Seasonal Latte
- Espresso
- Double Espresso
- Select Hot Tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Milk
- Iced Tea
- Soda Pop
- Lemonade
- Arnold Palmer
- Bottled Water
Griddled
- Peanut Butter & Banana Stuffed French Toast: Peanut butter, banana, thick-cut bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Buttermilk Pancakes: Buttermilk batter Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blueberry Pancakes: Blueberries, buttermilk batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Oreo Cookie Cakes: Oreo cookies, buttermilk batter, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Granola Pancakes: House-baked granola, buttermilk batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cereal Killer Cakes: Buttermilk cakes with choice of Cap'n Crunch, Fruity Pebbles, or Lucky Charms Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cinnamon Bread French Toast: Thick-cut bread, vanilla-rum batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Scrambles
- Green Eggs and Spam: Spam, spinach, jack cheese, eggs, potatoes, toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Diced Ham and Swiss Cheese Scramble: Ham, swiss cheese, eggs, potatoes, toast Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Spinach and Swiss Cheese Scramble: Spinach, swiss cheese, eggs, potatoes, toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chorizo and Cheddar Cheese Scramble: Chorizo, cheddar, refried beans, corn tortillas Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Mexican Scramble: Chiles, tomatoes, cheddar, Mexican gravy, green onions, sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs Italia: Pesto, tomatoes, goat cheese, parmesan Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
Eggs Benedict
- Traditional Eggs Benedict: Ham, poached eggs, hollandaise, griddled potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pork Patty Benedict: Pork patty, poached eggs, hollandaise, griddled potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Benedict Arnold: Spinach, tomato, poached eggs, hollandaise, griddled potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Our Famous Waffles
- The Golden Waffle: Malted waffle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Golden Waffle with Fresh Fruit: Malted waffle, fresh fruit, low-fat vanilla yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blueberry Cornbread Waffle: Blueberry cornbread buttermilk batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pumpkin Waffle: Pumpkin batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- 5-Grain Waffle: Granola-infused batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Strawberry Shortcake Waffle: Macerated strawberries, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Nutella Waffle: Nutella, sliced bananas, strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chili + Cornbread Waffle: Corn waffle, housemade chili, cheese, sour cream, green onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Churro Waffle: Malted waffle, cinnamon, sugar, chocolate sauce, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Specialties
- Huevos Rancheros: Two eggs, corn tortillas, jack cheese, Mexican gravy, sour cream, onions, potatoes, refried beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Burrito: Eggs, chilis, potatoes, cheese, Mexican gravy, sour cream, onions, refried beans Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The All-American: Choice of meat, two eggs, griddled potatoes, toast Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Two Egg Breakfast: Two eggs, griddled potatoes, toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Joes Special: Frittata with spinach, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, jack cheese, sour cream, potatoes, toast Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tamale and Eggs: Chicken tamale, Mexican gravy, sour cream, onions, 2 eggs, refried beans, toast Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs: Steak, 2 eggs, potatoes, toast, pork gravy, green onions Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Burger: Scrambled egg, sausage patty, American cheese, brioche bun, potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Biscuits & Gravy: Buttermilk biscuits, potatoes, pork gravy Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Super Biscuits & Gravy: Two biscuits, pork gravy, 2 eggs, 3 sausage links, potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Corned Beef Hash: Shredded corned beef, potatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic, 2 eggs, toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
Lunch
- Roasted Tomato Soup: Tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Famous Chili with Meat & Beans: Meat, beans, cheese, sour cream, onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dime-Store Burger: American cheese, grilled onions, special sauce, potatoes or potato/macaroni salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Melt: 1/3 lb beef burger, grilled onions, Swiss cheese, spicy sauce, rye bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese: American & Jack cheese, sourdough Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Cheese Melt: Grilled cheese, chili, cheese, sour cream, green onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Ham Melt: Ham, Swiss, curry mustard, rye Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Chilis & Ham Melt: Ham, green chilis, Jack cheese, sourdough Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese with Spam: Spam, cheese, dill pickle, sourdough Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Two Slices of Toast Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Griddled Potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- 1 Egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tamale with Gravy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham or Spam Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Sausage Patties (3) Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Turkey Bacon (4) Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pork Link Sausage (4) Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- 2 Corn Tortillas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Famous Potato/Macaroni Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Corned Beef Hash Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Side of Smothered Potatoes: Potatoes, pork gravy, cheese, green onions Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Side of Dirty Potatoes: Potatoes, chili, cheese, sour cream, green onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
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