The Mission — Restaurant in San Diego

Very cute place, open and spacious with a fair amount of seating inside and some seating outside, really cool-fun-interesting art on the walls (available for purchase), great lighting from the huge windows, very clean and sharp. Staff were great, continuously rovering with check-ins, refills, clean ups, and big welcoming smiles. If you want your taste buds to dance, this is the place! Started with a Mocha Chip Shake, with helpful advice from our waitress Michaela on the difference in taste and texture from the Bend Cloud shake, if you like a shake textury, thick, mixed chocolatey espresso with a bit of creamy vanilla ice cream -this will knock your socks off! So good. Then to warm up had an Oregon Chai Latte, great balance of spices, smooth, and creamy.

Then theres the actual food!! I had the Chicken Appple Sausage Frittata, from the crispy rosemary red potatoes with micro greens and stacked atop a hot and fluffy egg blend of tomatoes, scallions, jack cheese, and chopped apple chicken sausage to the thick crunchy toast -it was terrific, the flavors of the potatoes and in the frittata really just pop with the very 1st bite until the last!

My WBF had the potatoes and eggs side with the Banana Carmel French Toast, the smell of the BCFT was like a warm hug for your nose before anything even got to your taste buds; with the hot crunchy cinnamony French toast covered in their fresh inhouse whipped cream with layers of perfectly ripened but firm sliced bananas then drizzled with caramel sauce and candied pecans with a side of maple syrup in a darling small cast iron pan -hello food coma my dear friend! Perfect for...

I really wanted to like this place, though I was left a bit disappointed. Seeing how many people were waiting to be seating throughout the morning I figured it would be a great place for brunch based on popularity.

The staff were all very friendly and despite how many people were waiting to be seated, we found a table within reason.

We were seated next to a crying child and a dog that would bark everytime another dog would pass by which was very irritating but not the fault of the restaurant. The environment was more stressful than anything and I couldn't wait to get my food to leave.

I ordered a Bloody Mary - treating myself as it was a beautiful Sunday afternoon. This was the first time I could not finish my drink, there was way too much horseradish flavoring. To some this may be good.

Having trouble deciding on a dish, the waiter was kind enough and gave me all his favorites - I ended going with the vegetarian "Tamales Verdes". The presentation was very nicely done. The husks... those husks... they were mostly just in the way and I could not get to the goods. Looked nice on the plate but I mostly just wanted to rip them off the plate. The tamales were advertised as "sweet corn" that made them taste like corn bread. This wasn't really my cup of tea. Not to my tasting, but I'm sure they were our waiters favorite for a reason.

I was mostly put off by the over stimulation of sounds, the food was okay... and there were floaties in my water.

Would I visit again... hard to say... the child, the dog, the husks... ugh... those husks... and the floaty...

From the very first impression, everything felt welcoming and well thought out. The atmosphere struck the perfect balance between lively and comfortable, making it easy to relax and enjoy the moment. The decor was tasteful, with little details that added character without being overwhelming. The service stood out as one of the strongest aspects. The staff were attentive, polite, and always ready to help, yet never overbearing. Every request was handled with a smile, and it really added to the overall experience. The food itself was outstanding. Each plate arrived beautifully presented, with aromas that set the stage for the flavors to come. The ingredients tasted fresh, and the dishes were seasoned and cooked with a level of care you don't always find. Every bite carried a nice balance of texture and flavor, showing that the kitchen knows what they're doing. Drinks were also a highlight, with a wide variety to choose from and options that paired seamlessly with the meal. By the time dessert arrived, it felt like the perfect ending dash indulgent, Satisfying, and thoughtfully prepared., it was the kind of dining experience that leaves you already planning a return visit. Greek food, genuine service, and an atmosphere that makes you want to linger just a...