Kensington Cafe Menu
Welcome to Kensington Cafe, a delightful spot nestled in the heart of San Diego. Specializing in American breakfast and brunch, this cafe serves a vibrant menu tailored to please every palate, including an array of vegan and vegetarian options. Guests rave about the baked French toast, adorned with berry compote and streusel, alongside satisfying breakfast sandwiches like THE DANIEL and AMERICAN DREAM. The outdoor seating creates a welcoming atmosphere perfect for weekend brunch or casual dining with friends.
Experience seamless service, as reported by satisfied patrons, who appreciate the attentive staff and communal vibe. With offerings like the K CAFE SALAD and hearty kids' menu, Kensington Cafe stands out as a family-friendly destination. Enjoy street parking and complimentary Wi-Fi while savoring each bite. Whether it's breakfast, brunch, or lunch, Kensington Cafe promises delicious food in a relaxed, classy setting.
Hot Drinks
HOT TEA
CHAI LATTE
MUG OF COFFEE
S COFFEE TO GO
M COFFEE TO GO
L COFFEE TO GO
S CAFE AU LAIT
M CAFE AU LAIT
L CAFE AU LAIT
House drip coffee with steamed milk.
S HOT CHOCOLATE
M HOT CHOCOLATE
TEA AU LAIT
Hot tea of choice with steamed milk.
LONDON FOG
MATCHA LATTE
Matcha green tea powder, honey, vanilla, and steamed milk.
S STEAMER
12oz steamed milk with flavor of choice.
L STEAMER
16oz steamed milk with flavor of choice.
96 oz coffee to go
S ESPRESSO
D ESPRESSO
MACCHIATO
Traditional macchiato. Espresso topped with a dollop of foam.
CAPPUCCINO
Equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and foam.
AMERICANO
HAMMERHEAD
LATTE
16oz with 2 shots espresso, steamed milk, and a layer of foam.
HONEY LAV LATTE
2 shots espresso mixed with housemade lavender syrup, honey and steamed milk.
MOCHA
16oz with 2 shots espresso, mocha powder, and steamed milk.
WHITE CHOC MOCHA
16oz with 2 shots espresso, white chocolate powder, and steamed milk.
MEXICAN MOCHA
16oz with 2 shots espresso, mocha powder, ibarra chocolate, and steamed milk.
FLYING NUN
16oz with 4 shots espresso, sweetened condensed milk, and steamed milk.
CORTADO
FLAT WHITE
Espresso Drinks
NA Beverages
ICED TEA
ARNOLD PALMER
ICED COFFEE
NITRO COLD BREW
ITALIAN SODA
OJ
APPLE JUICE
GRAPEFRUIT JUICE
BAMBUCHA KOMBUCHA
Thai Ginger or Blueberry
Coke Zero
COKE
DIET COKE
SPRITE
LEMONADE
ROOTBEER
MILK
CHOCOLATE MILK
SODA WATER
BOTTLED WATER
PELLIGRINO
CRANBERRY JUICE
BRAINFREEZER
Blended espresso drink - 2 shots espresso, frappe mix, flavor and milk of choice, and ice.
MILK SHAKE
Vanilla ice cream base with flavor of choice
ROOTBEER FLOAT
SMOOTHIE
Fruit smoothie blended with apple juice
SOY MONKEY
Soy milk, peanut butter, and banana blended with ice
ADD KALE
ADD PB
KIDS ICE CREAM SCOOP
Blended
Drink Specials
Strawberry Mocha
Iced Strawberry Matcha
Dirty Vanilla Chai
Not Tella Latte
Raspberry White Mocha
S'mores Latte
Dubai Chocolate Matcha
Pistachio Cream Nitro ColdBrew
Peppermint Mocha
Iced Cherry Matcha
Iced Raspberry Matcha
BROWN SUGAR BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
2 Brown Sugar Buttermilk pancakes served with butter and syrup on the side.
BAKED FRENCH TOAST
Our version of a generous slice of baked french toast with a streusel topping and seasonal fruit compote. *Contains nuts*
CINNAMON ROLL PANCAKES
2 house pancakes with candied walnuts, nutmeg, and cinnamon sugar topped with a cream cheese frosting and powdered sugar. Served with butter and syrup on the side.
BLUEBERRY PANCAKES
ALCALA WAFFLE
Plain waffle with butter and syrup on the side.
HOT HONEY CHICKEN AND WAFFLES
HONEY GONE NUTS WAFFLE
Waffle topped with sliced bananas, honey, and candied walnuts
SWEET STUFF
BREAKFAST SANDWICHES
THE DANIEL
Turkey, bacon, black pepper, provolone cheese, and spicy aioli on an everything bagel. *Suggested: add eggs and avocado!
AMERICAN DREAM
Scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, and avocado on an everything bagel
THE BAUMANN
Scrambled eggs, chicken-apple sausage, parmesan cheese, tomato, arugula, and pesto aioli on toasted ciabatta
**Make it Vegan**
CUT IN HALF
DO NOT MAKE
TREEHUGGER
Scrambled eggs, spinach, mushrooms, tomato, and feta cheese. Potatoes and toast on the side.
THE PARKSIDE
Scrambled eggs, bacon, spinach, red onion, and jack-cheddar cheese. Potatoes and toast on the side.
SPANISH REVIVAL
Scrambled eggs, soyrizo, jack-cheddar cheese, green onion, tomato, and cilantro. Potatoes and toast on the side.
PULLED PORK HASH
Pulled pork, spiced potatoes and roasted red peppers. Topped with scrambled eggs, crema, and green onions. Toast on the side.
MARLBOROUGH
Scrambled eggs, smoked gouda cheese, arugula, red onions, and tomato. Potatoes and toast on the side. *Add chicken-apple sausage at an additional cost.
MARLBOROUGH SAUSAGE
Scrambled eggs, smoked gouda cheese, arugula, red onions, tomato, and chicken-apple sausage. Potatoes and toast on the side.
GREEN EGGS
Scrambled eggs with pesto, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichoke hearts. Served with potatoes and toast on the side.
SCRAMBLES
OTHER EGGS
VEGAN BURRITO
Black beans, potatoes, tempeh, vegan cheese, red onion, tomato, and avocado wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla.
CHILAQUILES
Housemade corn tortilla chips in housemade salsa verde, served with black beans, scrambled eggs, avocado, crema, and green onions.
HASH BOWL
Potato hash with mushrooms, onions, & parmesan cheese. Topped with poached eggs, avocado, and fresh basil.
VEGGIE BOWL
Roasted veggies, kale, and quinoa sauteed with pesto, topped with roasted red pepper puree, parmesan cheese, & poached eggs.
FRITTATA
BREAKFAST QUESADILLA
ASADA HASH BOWL
Thinly sliced beef over a bed of roasted potatoes, red bell peppers, melted cheddar cheese, topped with 2 poached eggs, avocado and green onions.
Cali Burrito
ADAMS AVE
Avocado, cucumber, tomato, lettuce, red onion, sprouts, & green goddess spread on toasted wheat bread. *Add turkey or bacon at an additional charge*
KENSINGTON CLUB
Turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and housemade gorgonzola spread on toasted sourdough bread.
SURFRIDER
Albacore tuna salad, spinach, tomato, sprouts, and mayo on toasted wheat bread. *Make it a melt by adding cheese!*
SURFRIDER MELT
MONTEZUMA
Grilled chicken breast, swiss cheese, green chile, tomato, & spicy aioli on toasted sourdough bread.
MILANO
Roasted turkey, pesto, provolone, and tomato on toasted sourdough bread.
GOUDA GRILLED CHEESE
Smoked gouda, provolone, apricot preserves, and caramelized onions on toasted sourdough bread.
SPINACH BURGER
Housemade vegetarian spinach patty topped with swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, & a pesto aioli on a brioche bun.
MUSHROOM SWISS BURGER
Beef patty topped with caramelized onions, mushrooms, swiss cheese, & mayo on a toasted brioche bun.
CLASSIC KEN BURGER
Beef patty with lettuce, tomato, onion. Choice of cheddar, swiss or provolone cheese. Served on a brioche bun.
SPICY CHICKEN BURGER
SANDWICHES AND BURGERS
SALADS
K CAFE SALAD
Mixed greens topped with pears, gorgonzola, and candied walnuts in an herb & balsamic vinaigrette.
SPICY CAESAR
Crispy romaine topped with parmesan cheese, toasted pepitas, capers, and housemade spicy croutons with a housemade chipotle caesar dressing.
VEGAN POWER SALAD
Mixed greens topped with lime-toasted pepitas, quinoa, sunflower seeds, carrots, cucumber, tomato, & avocado with a housemade cilantro-lime vinaigrette.
ROASTED VEGGIE SALAD
Sauteed kale with rotating seasonal veggies tossed in a garlic vinaigrette & topped with shaved parmesan and dried cranberries.
COBB SALAD
Mixed greens topped with bacon, turkey, blue cheese, hard-boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and ranch dressing.
COMBO
1/2 SALAD
PIO PICO TACOS
Soyrizo and potato tacos topped with avocado, crema, & green onions. Served with black beans and our house salsa.
QUESADILLA
Melted cheese blend in a whole wheat tortilla, served with salsa & guacamole.
PAPAS CALIENTES
House potatoes tossed in spicy aioli, parmesan cheese & green onion.
OTHER BITES
LIGHTER SIDE
AVOCADO TOAST
Avocado spread on thick toasted sourdough topped with basil, red pepper flakes, and radishes.
CRUNCHY MONKEY
Crunchy peanut butter, sliced bananas, seasonal berries, and a drizzle of honey on thick toasted sourdough.
LOX TOAST
AMAZON BOWL
Acai served with housemade granola, toasted coconut, and fresh fruit. (Add peanut butter for $1.00 extra!)
BAGEL
ADD CREAM CHEESE
CUP SOUP OF THE DAY
BOWL SOUP OF THE DAY
CUP CHILI
BOWL CHILI
BACON
BAG OF CHIPS
Jalapeno or plain Sea Salt
BOWL OF FRUIT
CUP OF FRUIT
CHICKEN SAUSAGE
EGGS - POACHED
EGGS - SCRAMBLED
Scrambled or poached
ENGLISH MUFFIN
CROISSANT
SIDE TOAST
Sourdough or whole wheat.*Gluten-free bread available at an additional charge
FRENCH FRIES SIDE
PASTA SALAD
Housemade rotini pasta salad with balsamic, feta cheese, red onion, pepper, celery, and carrot.
POTATOES
SIDE AVOCADO
SIDE TURKEY
SIDE CHICKEN
SIDE ASADA
SIDE FRIED CHICKEN
SIDE LOX
SIDE PORK
SIDE BEANS
SIDE ROASTED VEGGIES
1 POACHED EGG
1 HARD-BOILED EGG
1 SCRAMBLED EGG
SIDE SALAD
SIDE SAUCE/DRESSING
SIDES
KIDS MENU
HUMPTY DUMPTY
Scrambled eggs with cheese, potatoes, and wheat or sourdough toast.
POCO TACO
One flour tortilla with scrambled eggs, cheese, and potatoes
BOWL CUT
Smaller version of our Amazon bowl - acai topped with granola, coconut, and fresh fruit.
GRILLED CHEESE
Half of a grilled cheese sandwich on sourdough toast with cheddar cheese. Potato chips on the side.
PB&J
EL NINO QUESADILLA
Kid sized quesadilla: melted cheese blend on a flour tortilla. Served with black beans