Parakeet Cafe - Little Italy — Restaurant in San Diego

“Breakfast for Your Brain” — A Brilliant Start to the Day

While visiting Parakeet Café in Little Italy, I discovered their Healthy Breakfast Bowl — though I’d call it Breakfast for Your Brain. Oatmeal, quinoa, cinnamon, walnuts, and fresh fruit (today: blueberries and strawberries). It’s clean, nourishing, and sneakily smart — everything you want to start your day sharp. And — no added sugar. Just real, whole ingredients.

I’ve had it two days in a row now (see both pics). Paired it with a proper macchiato and a surprise sparkling water — simple and spot-on. ☕ + 🫐 + 🧠 = yes, please.

If you’re in the area and want something that fuels both body and mind, give this a try. Thanks to Parakeet Café for serving food that feels as good as it tastes.

*Why “Breakfast for Your Brain”? Inspired by the work of Drs. Dean & Ayesha Sherzai (The Brain Docs) and their book The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution, which explores the connection between food and cognitive health: • Oats & quinoa = steady energy + plant protein • Berries = antioxidants for brain support • Walnuts = plant-based omega-3s linked to memory • Cinnamon = blood sugar balance & focus • No added sugar = stable energy, better focus, and reduced...

Parakeet Café in Little Italy is truly one of the best brunch and breakfast spots in San Diego! I recently had the chance to collaborate with them, and the experience exceeded every expectation. Connor and the entire team were incredibly welcoming, friendly, and attentive, it felt like they genuinely cared about creating the best possible experience for every guest.

The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, and the drinks were some of the best I’ve ever had. From specialty lattes to refreshing juices, everything was crafted with so much detail and quality. The café itself has such a warm and vibrant ambiance, making it the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing meal or catch up with friends.

What stood out most was the combination of amazing food, great service, and a positive atmosphere. Parakeet Café doesn’t just serve meals, it creates memorable experiences. I can confidently say this is by far my top recommendation in San Diego for anyone looking for excellent brunch...

The food was great but I’ll never go back due to their inflexibility and how they turned my order into an embarrassing spectacle. They refused to make a wrap with tofu, avocado & potatoes inside). They wanted to start with a $14 wrap, literally delete everything inside, then add these items separately as sides. I ordered it anyway because I was with a coworker and we were running late. After I was seated, then the waitress came by and lectured me, saying this was a one-time-thing only and they can’t do that again in the future. When I got back from lunch, my coworkers and I had a long discussion how crazy it was to get a lecture after spending $30 for a burrito and a cookie. The simple solution is to offer a build-your wrap or just charge me for the sides and tell the cook to put it in a wrap and not embarrass the customer. Next time I’m in town, I’ll research other...