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Little Lion CafeA-

1424 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107 · Restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Fine dining restaurant · Ocean Beach

Charming Sunset Cliffs cafe for elevated brunch and cozy dinners with standout waffles, benedicts, and a small but thoughtful wine list—worth it if you can handle waits and premium pricing.

Our take

Little Lion Cafe delivers solid neighborhood dining through exceptional food quality—particularly its celebrated Belgian waffles and benedicts—paired with a charming patio setting near Sunset Cliffs. However, inconsistent execution and notable service delays at peak hours prevent grade A territory. The cafe excels as a cozy brunch destination for those willing to navigate waits, but lacks the operational polish of the area's premier establishments.

One caveat: Waits of 30-60 minutes for food at busy times

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Opening Hours

Monday08:00–15:00 Tuesday Wednesday08:00–15:00 Thursday08:00–21:00 Friday08:00–21:00 Saturday08:00–21:00 Sunday08:00–15:00
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