mmm-yoso!!! is a food blog. Kirk usually writes, but He and His Missus are on vacation. Cathy is writing today.
It's been about two years since I first posted about Swami's. There are nine locations of this family owned in San Diego County and La Mesa is closest to our home. Since it opens at 7 a.m. daily, we can get in and out without having to pay the parking meters which surround this location.
There are specials noted on almost every wall, but a 'normal' menu is also available (it has more items). You can read that at your leisure, instead of staring up at the chalkboards. Walk up, order, pay, get a number…
walk back near the front door and grab a cup and a beverage and condiments. Find a table, inside or out in front. Your food will be brought to you.
We were here on a Friday (when I don't eat meat) and the simple Egg Muffin ($5.95) was my order: One egg, mock bacon (or real bacon or real ham), mayo, tomato and mixed cheddar cheese. The mock bacon is smoky and has the right flavor, but isn't crispy. The toasted English muffin was really tasty; the sandwich, with its combination flavors, was *very* good.
The Green Omelette ($9.49)- asparagus, spinach, avocado, green onions, bell peppers, zucchini and feta cheese. This thick, overfilled omelette is really satisfying, flavored with fresh vegetables and the salty Feta, it's just good; you don't need added condiments (or meat). Those potatoes are amazing; no hash browns here.
My order on another Friday was the Veggie Hash($9.95): Sun Dried tomatoes, spinach, red onions, feta, potatoes, with (my choice) over easy eggs on top. This was very, very good. Fresh and so very flavorful; no condiments need to be added.
The pancakes here are craveable (especially the banana walnut) and the bacon is of a better quality-thick and smoky. I have several blurred photos of each.
The week is half gone, I hope yours is going well!
Swami's Cafe 8824 La Mesa Boulevard La Mesa 91942 (619) 668-9030 Open Mon-Sat 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Website
Oh man, that food looks hearty and tasty. You’ve got me craving a cheesy eggy breakfast sandwich now!
Breakfast looks awesome!
Everything here is good, Nicole- the original location was right off the ocean in Encinitas- and food was (and is) an important after-surfing ritual. The tomato on the sandwich really made it complete.
Great breakfasts here, Bill. I seem to have a lot of breakfast posts, so try to vary the locations when posting. Everyone has a favorite place near their home or work and The Mister and I try to find those places.
Their corned beef hash was really good.
Oh yes, the corned beef hash is great here, cc. All the meats here seem to be of higher quality. Seriously another good, ‘local owned chain'(there are two more locations planned, according to the website).