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

$4.00

CHAI LATTE

$5.50

MUG OF COFFEE

$4.00

S COFFEE TO GO

$3.00

M COFFEE TO GO

$3.50

L COFFEE TO GO

$4.00

S CAFE AU LAIT

$4.00

M CAFE AU LAIT

$4.50

L CAFE AU LAIT

House drip coffee with steamed milk.

$5.00

S HOT CHOCOLATE

$4.50

M HOT CHOCOLATE

$5.00

TEA AU LAIT

Hot tea of choice with steamed milk.

$4.50

LONDON FOG

$5.00

MATCHA LATTE

Matcha green tea powder, honey, vanilla, and steamed milk.

$5.50

S STEAMER

12oz steamed milk with flavor of choice.

$3.50

L STEAMER

16oz steamed milk with flavor of choice.

$4.00

96 oz coffee to go

$30.00

S ESPRESSO

$3.00

D ESPRESSO

$4.00

MACCHIATO

Traditional macchiato. Espresso topped with a dollop of foam.

$4.00

CAPPUCCINO

Equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and foam.

$4.50

AMERICANO

$4.00

HAMMERHEAD

$4.50

LATTE

16oz with 2 shots espresso, steamed milk, and a layer of foam.

$4.50

HONEY LAV LATTE

2 shots espresso mixed with housemade lavender syrup, honey and steamed milk.

$6.00

MOCHA

16oz with 2 shots espresso, mocha powder, and steamed milk.

$6.00

WHITE CHOC MOCHA

16oz with 2 shots espresso, white chocolate powder, and steamed milk.

$6.00

MEXICAN MOCHA

16oz with 2 shots espresso, mocha powder, ibarra chocolate, and steamed milk.

$6.00

FLYING NUN

16oz with 4 shots espresso, sweetened condensed milk, and steamed milk.

$7.00

CORTADO

$4.50

FLAT WHITE

$4.50

Espresso Drinks

NA Beverages

ICED TEA

$4.00

ARNOLD PALMER

$4.00

ICED COFFEE

$4.00

NITRO COLD BREW

$6.00

ITALIAN SODA

$4.50

OJ

$5.00

APPLE JUICE

$5.00

GRAPEFRUIT JUICE

$4.00

BAMBUCHA KOMBUCHA

Thai Ginger or Blueberry

$5.00

Coke Zero

$4.00

COKE

$4.00

DIET COKE

$4.00

SPRITE

$4.00

LEMONADE

$4.00

ROOTBEER

$4.00

MILK

$4.00

CHOCOLATE MILK

$4.50

SODA WATER

$2.00

BOTTLED WATER

$3.00

PELLIGRINO

$4.00

CRANBERRY JUICE

$5.00

BRAINFREEZER

Blended espresso drink - 2 shots espresso, frappe mix, flavor and milk of choice, and ice.

$7.00

MILK SHAKE

Vanilla ice cream base with flavor of choice

$8.00

ROOTBEER FLOAT

$6.00

SMOOTHIE

Fruit smoothie blended with apple juice

$7.00

SOY MONKEY

Soy milk, peanut butter, and banana blended with ice

$7.00

ADD KALE

$1.00

ADD PB

$0.50

KIDS ICE CREAM SCOOP

$4.00

Blended

Drink Specials

Strawberry Mocha

$6.00

Iced Strawberry Matcha

$6.00

Dirty Vanilla Chai

$6.00

Not Tella Latte

$6.00

Raspberry White Mocha

$6.00

S'mores Latte

$6.00

Dubai Chocolate Matcha

$6.50

Pistachio Cream Nitro ColdBrew

$6.50

Peppermint Mocha

$6.00

Iced Cherry Matcha

$6.00

Iced Raspberry Matcha

$6.00

BROWN SUGAR BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

2 Brown Sugar Buttermilk pancakes served with butter and syrup on the side.

$13.00

BAKED FRENCH TOAST

Our version of a generous slice of baked french toast with a streusel topping and seasonal fruit compote. *Contains nuts*

$15.00

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.

$15.00

BLUEBERRY PANCAKES

$14.00

ALCALA WAFFLE

Plain waffle with butter and syrup on the side.

$12.00

HOT HONEY CHICKEN AND WAFFLES

$18.00

HONEY GONE NUTS WAFFLE

Waffle topped with sliced bananas, honey, and candied walnuts

$15.00

SWEET STUFF

BREAKFAST SANDWICHES

THE DANIEL

Turkey, bacon, black pepper, provolone cheese, and spicy aioli on an everything bagel. *Suggested: add eggs and avocado!

$14.00

AMERICAN DREAM

Scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, and avocado on an everything bagel

$15.50

THE BAUMANN

Scrambled eggs, chicken-apple sausage, parmesan cheese, tomato, arugula, and pesto aioli on toasted ciabatta

$16.00

**Make it Vegan**

$3.00

CUT IN HALF

$0.00

DO NOT MAKE

$0.00

TREEHUGGER

Scrambled eggs, spinach, mushrooms, tomato, and feta cheese. Potatoes and toast on the side.

$15.00

THE PARKSIDE

Scrambled eggs, bacon, spinach, red onion, and jack-cheddar cheese. Potatoes and toast on the side.

$16.00

SPANISH REVIVAL

Scrambled eggs, soyrizo, jack-cheddar cheese, green onion, tomato, and cilantro. Potatoes and toast on the side.

$16.00

PULLED PORK HASH

Pulled pork, spiced potatoes and roasted red peppers. Topped with scrambled eggs, crema, and green onions. Toast on the side.

$17.00

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.

$15.00

MARLBOROUGH SAUSAGE

Scrambled eggs, smoked gouda cheese, arugula, red onions, tomato, and chicken-apple sausage. Potatoes and toast on the side.

$18.00

GREEN EGGS

Scrambled eggs with pesto, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichoke hearts. Served with potatoes and toast on the side.

$16.00

SCRAMBLES

OTHER EGGS

VEGAN BURRITO

Black beans, potatoes, tempeh, vegan cheese, red onion, tomato, and avocado wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla.

$16.00

CHILAQUILES

Housemade corn tortilla chips in housemade salsa verde, served with black beans, scrambled eggs, avocado, crema, and green onions.

$16.00

HASH BOWL

Potato hash with mushrooms, onions, & parmesan cheese. Topped with poached eggs, avocado, and fresh basil.

$16.00

VEGGIE BOWL

Roasted veggies, kale, and quinoa sauteed with pesto, topped with roasted red pepper puree, parmesan cheese, & poached eggs.

$16.00

FRITTATA

$13.00

BREAKFAST QUESADILLA

$16.00

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.

$18.00

Cali Burrito

$16.00

ADAMS AVE

Avocado, cucumber, tomato, lettuce, red onion, sprouts, & green goddess spread on toasted wheat bread. *Add turkey or bacon at an additional charge*

$15.00

KENSINGTON CLUB

Turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and housemade gorgonzola spread on toasted sourdough bread.

$16.00

SURFRIDER

Albacore tuna salad, spinach, tomato, sprouts, and mayo on toasted wheat bread. *Make it a melt by adding cheese!*

$15.00

SURFRIDER MELT

$17.00

MONTEZUMA

Grilled chicken breast, swiss cheese, green chile, tomato, & spicy aioli on toasted sourdough bread.

$15.00

MILANO

Roasted turkey, pesto, provolone, and tomato on toasted sourdough bread.

$15.00

GOUDA GRILLED CHEESE

Smoked gouda, provolone, apricot preserves, and caramelized onions on toasted sourdough bread.

$15.00

SPINACH BURGER

Housemade vegetarian spinach patty topped with swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, & a pesto aioli on a brioche bun.

$16.00

MUSHROOM SWISS BURGER

Beef patty topped with caramelized onions, mushrooms, swiss cheese, & mayo on a toasted brioche bun.

$17.00

CLASSIC KEN BURGER

Beef patty with lettuce, tomato, onion. Choice of cheddar, swiss or provolone cheese. Served on a brioche bun.

$17.00

SPICY CHICKEN BURGER

$18.00

SANDWICHES AND BURGERS

SALADS

K CAFE SALAD

Mixed greens topped with pears, gorgonzola, and candied walnuts in an herb & balsamic vinaigrette.

$15.00

SPICY CAESAR

Crispy romaine topped with parmesan cheese, toasted pepitas, capers, and housemade spicy croutons with a housemade chipotle caesar dressing.

$15.00

VEGAN POWER SALAD

Mixed greens topped with lime-toasted pepitas, quinoa, sunflower seeds, carrots, cucumber, tomato, & avocado with a housemade cilantro-lime vinaigrette.

$16.00

ROASTED VEGGIE SALAD

Sauteed kale with rotating seasonal veggies tossed in a garlic vinaigrette & topped with shaved parmesan and dried cranberries.

$17.00

COBB SALAD

Mixed greens topped with bacon, turkey, blue cheese, hard-boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and ranch dressing.

$18.00

COMBO

$15.00

1/2 SALAD

$8.00

PIO PICO TACOS

Soyrizo and potato tacos topped with avocado, crema, & green onions. Served with black beans and our house salsa.

$16.00

QUESADILLA

Melted cheese blend in a whole wheat tortilla, served with salsa & guacamole.

$10.00

PAPAS CALIENTES

House potatoes tossed in spicy aioli, parmesan cheese & green onion.

$10.00

OTHER BITES

LIGHTER SIDE

AVOCADO TOAST

Avocado spread on thick toasted sourdough topped with basil, red pepper flakes, and radishes.

$13.00

CRUNCHY MONKEY

Crunchy peanut butter, sliced bananas, seasonal berries, and a drizzle of honey on thick toasted sourdough.

$12.00

LOX TOAST

$17.00

AMAZON BOWL

Acai served with housemade granola, toasted coconut, and fresh fruit. (Add peanut butter for $1.00 extra!)

$13.00

BAGEL

$4.00

ADD CREAM CHEESE

$1.00

CUP SOUP OF THE DAY

$5.00

BOWL SOUP OF THE DAY

$8.50

CUP CHILI

$5.00

BOWL CHILI

$9.00

BACON

$4.00

BAG OF CHIPS

Jalapeno or plain Sea Salt

$4.00

BOWL OF FRUIT

$7.00

CUP OF FRUIT

$4.00

CHICKEN SAUSAGE

$4.00

EGGS - POACHED

$4.00

EGGS - SCRAMBLED

Scrambled or poached

$4.00

ENGLISH MUFFIN

$4.00

CROISSANT

$4.00

SIDE TOAST

Sourdough or whole wheat.*Gluten-free bread available at an additional charge

$4.00

FRENCH FRIES SIDE

$6.00

PASTA SALAD

Housemade rotini pasta salad with balsamic, feta cheese, red onion, pepper, celery, and carrot.

$4.00

POTATOES

$4.00

SIDE AVOCADO

$3.00

SIDE TURKEY

$3.00

SIDE CHICKEN

$3.50

SIDE ASADA

$5.25

SIDE FRIED CHICKEN

$4.00

SIDE LOX

$5.50

SIDE PORK

$4.00

SIDE BEANS

$2.50

SIDE ROASTED VEGGIES

$6.00

1 POACHED EGG

$2.00

1 HARD-BOILED EGG

$2.00

1 SCRAMBLED EGG

$2.00

SIDE SALAD

$5.50

SIDE SAUCE/DRESSING

$0.50

SIDES

KIDS MENU

HUMPTY DUMPTY

Scrambled eggs with cheese, potatoes, and wheat or sourdough toast.

$7.00

POCO TACO

One flour tortilla with scrambled eggs, cheese, and potatoes

$6.00

BOWL CUT

Smaller version of our Amazon bowl - acai topped with granola, coconut, and fresh fruit.

$6.00

GRILLED CHEESE

Half of a grilled cheese sandwich on sourdough toast with cheddar cheese. Potato chips on the side.

$8.00

PB&J

$8.00

EL NINO QUESADILLA

Kid sized quesadilla: melted cheese blend on a flour tortilla. Served with black beans

$8.00

KID PANCAKE

$5.00

TURKEY AND CHEESE SANDWICH

$8.00

SUB FRUIT

$1.00

WALDORF CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH

$17.00

WARMED OATS

$10.50

CHICKEN BACON RANCH SALAD

$18.00

IRISH BREAKFAST W/ BACON

$17.00

IRISH BREAKFAST W/ SAUSAGE

$17.00

FOOD SPECIALS

Pastries

DAY OLD

$2.50

ALMOND CROISSANT

$5.50

BROWNIE

$4.00

CINNAMON ROLL

$5.50

CONCHA

$4.75

COOKIE

$3.50

CROISSANT TILE

$4.75

CRUFFIN

$5.00

DANISH

$5.00

GALETTE

$4.75

GF MUFFIN

$5.00

GF SCONE

$5.00

GF VEGAN MUFFIN

$5.25

HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANT

$5.50

MONKEY BREAD

$4.75

MORNING BUN

$4.75

MUFFIN

$4.50

PAIN SUISSE

$4.75

POP TART

$4.50

SCONE

$4.50

SHORTBREAD

$2.75

TURNOVER

$5.00