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Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhood: Pacific BeachMon-Fri. 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sat-Sun. 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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This is a great, cheap breakfast place. You can get a breakfast combo with pancakes, eggs and potatoes for like $6.50 or french toast, eggs, bacon and potatoes. The potatoes are big chunky redskin potatoes (awesome). The breakfast sandwich is delicious as well and is only $4 or $5. The sandwich has a good portion of eggs, tomatoes and crispy bacon.
The location is nice because you can take a walk along the beach afterwards.
Only bad thing is the line. They have a sign saying they haven't raised their prices in about 3 years, which explains the ridiculous line going out the door. However, the food comes out really quickly, so maybe it all balances out.
Somehow my friend had a bright idea to leave my friend's condo at 6 am...I had just gone to bed at 5..damn was I hungover!!! My friend suggested on the way back to LBC to stop at Kono's on her..so I wasn't mad. We arrived around 6:45, I guess she said we got there at a good time because the line is usually out the door. I couldn't wait to stuff my face with pankcakes!!!
I ordered breakfast special #2 which came to be around $7 it came with delicious pancakes, bacon, potatoes and cheese mix of heaven, and some more bread & carbs that could cure any hangover. Wow this stuff was indeed legit. My friend ordered the french toast special & the french toast was so fluffy & made me feel warm & fuzzy inside...
I love this place & since I will be back to explore more of SD this place is a must for the breakfast stop back home.!
This is a great local place to have breakfast (they serve it all day!) and afterwards, chill at the beach.
Though the place is your five star gourmet food status, their food is tasty and cheap and the best part is the beach literally at your feet.
They have a four different types of egg burritos (lots of eggs in em!) - all large so unless you're SUPER hungry you can share. They're about $4 or so in price. I got the egg burrito number four with potatoes, bacon and some salsa. If you want more salsa ask for it. I've also had the french toast with eggs and potatoes. This was a large portion as well.
There's indoor seating or it's really nice to take your food to go and just sit on the beach.
Service is fast.
Great place to have food and chill in Pacific Beach.
Okay, but way overrated. Definitely not worth lining up for. So many better breakfast places in PB.
Ate the Kona Burger here and fries. Was perfectly cooked. Fries have some great spicy seasoning on them. The breakfast egg burritos are huge! At least four eggs and very tasty! The location by the beach is great if you can find parking. Will try the rest of the menu.
One of the signs of a good restaurant is lots of customers---but not in this case. Maybe some Psych student from State can study the lemming mentality of the people lining out the door. The single star is for the location. But I guess if you like "cheap" then you may be happy justifying eating cheap food in a cheap restaurant but if you are taking the trouble to get dressed, comb your hair, and go somewhere for breakfast rather than the usual Cherrios then at least pick somewhere decent. There are tons of better places in PB you just need to look a little harder--or maybe ask Yelp.
Cheap reheated food... I think they take McDonald's left overs, which I feel cheated to have eaten both.
If your looking for Meeehh food and large quantities of it you've found that right crappy place.... I can only assume most of the reviewers taste buds are shot from a long night of drink at bar&grill... bleehhhh
I absolutely love this place. True locals spot. The food is so good that if you aren't there early in the morning there will be a long line. The breakfast burritos are delicious and HUGE. The atmosphere is really chill and its nice to take your breakfast to their outdoor seating and enjoy the great view of the beach and the pier.
You got to give to Kona's for having consistent food day in and day out.....great coffee. They delivered our food to our table while we watched huge rollers come in. It looked like Bells Beach from Point Break bra!
Kono's makes no pretense they serve gourmet food. This is huge portions of fresh, hot, delicious comfort food. Service is quick. Prices are reasonable if not downright cheap for what you get. The line of repeat customers can't be all wrong. You want gourmet, go to Georges and expect to pay for it.
Kono's is my #1 breakfast place of all time.
Good solid beach food. And plenty of it.
The line here goes out the door and around the block. Fear not, however, because it's just people ordering at the counter. The line actually moves fairly quickly, and once you've placed your order, a table magically opens up.
My breakfast burrito felt like a 5 pound dumbbell full of eggs, sasuage, and avocado. Every time I went to take a bite, I was effectively doing a bicep curl. The meal itself was alright, but I wish this place had some more interesting breakfast items. I kept wishing there had been chorizo in my burrito instead...
Perfect place for visiting friends. It's got great local flavor and the best outdoor seating with a view of the ocean.... long lines during breakfast time may be intimidating but don't be afraid! It moves pretty quickly. I made a mistake one time and went to another place (I won't mention where) and it sucked! So sorry Konos, I will never betray you again...
Breakfast burritos are humongous here. Ever heard of people referring to burritos as "babies"? Well, Kono's burritos are healthy 9 lb babies that you won't be able to finish on your own!
I love the big breakfasts... gives you everything you could want, eggs, potatoes (the best! onions, peppers, cheese), and a choice of french toast, english muffin, or pancakes. It's really a lot of food. Great for sharing.
I love the staff. Definitely feel the love.
When I first moved here I was told this and The Broken Yolk, were the places to go for breakfast. So I met a friend here for breakfast. Yes there was a line out the door, but it moved at a decent pace, so no problems there. (It'll give you time to pick out what you want)
They serve the standard breakfast burritos. Impressive? Not really. They are large and I wound up taking half of it home. I really don't feel the need to go again based on the food though. If I happen to be in the area around breakfast time, sure . . . maybe, why not? But I won't be going out of my way for it.
Wow, I need to take another drive to PB! I used to meet a friend for breakfast at Kono's! I was so happy she introduced me! I would have been scared off by the line if I'd gone by myself! It actually moves rather quickly as long as you've figured out what you want before you get to the register!
I would get their combo sometimes with pancakes and sometimes with french toast. Then we'd get our food and walk over to the outdoor seating by the ocean. AAH THIS is WHY I MOVED from HOUSTON TEXAS!!!!! How amazing to dine outside listening to the ocean, watching the waves and enjoying friends!
I found a similar place in Encinitas that I enjoy going to that has great food as well but, NO BEACH front seats!!!!!
My Friend was raveing about this place... so i finally let her drag me there for breakfast........ i was so excited to get my food and try it....so we get our food... and as soon as drive my fork through my Food..............I see a Big Black Thick Pubic Hair in my Breakfast!
I was so pissed because i was starveing! So the little waiter comes by and say's he is sorry and will make me a new one......but i was so discusted... i couldnt eat! I have not been back since!
Keep your Pubes in the Pants Boy's ..............Not Cool!
We used to start every Sunday morning with a nice walk down the boardwalk to Kono's for a solid start-the-day breakfast. They give you SO MUCH FOOD. I dare you to finish one of the combos, let alone a burrito. We agreed that there are approximately ten to thirty eggs in each burrito.
The food is normal, your general eggs, bacon, sausage, veggies type breakfast stuff. But if you're smart, go across the boardwalk to their beachfront seating behind the trinket shop. Watch the surf and sunshine, eating a cheap and filling breakfast: hell yes.
Careful; if you show up after 10am on a weekend morning, you'll be waiting in line.
Yup, there's a line. Got there about 10am on a Friday. Wasn't too bad a wait and it moved fairly quickly. There's a huge chalkboard menu as you enter the joint above the register but it doesn't give enough detail. If you are with someone, have them hold your spot in line and grab a to-go menu at the front counter. It'll give you a better description on the items.
Anyway, being a fan of the breakfast burrito, I picked myself up Egg Burrito #3! Loaded with bacon, potatoes, cheese, and tons of eggs. Damn, that burrito was FAT!!!! No complaints here, my friend. I took a big bite into that thing and then floated into breakfast heaven. Man, that was hella good. :)
To top it off, the cafe has a small patio right next to it. Patrons can chill and eat here while taking in the nice ocean breeze (or scoping out the eye candy that walks by). Watch out for da darn flys though. They tried to sneak a taste of my food but I hand swatted a couple of the buggers. PATAY!! (meaning "dead"). Think the other flys got scrurred and stopped bothering us.
Here's the deal: order was made quickly(when I got to the front of the line), it was a large amount, food tasted great, and chillin' by the beach is a definite plus! Totally felt it was worth the wait. For breakfast, it's a complete package and I will absolutely be back!
Very cheap for what you get! I have a voracious appetite, but this place makes it very hard to finish what you get! Great cheesey potatoes, pancakes are decent, eggs are good, not fake ones like Denny's. Really cool join, have a coffee bar but haven't been to it yet. Went here on the recommendation of a friend who came to visit and he told us about it so we went. You can even grab your food and walk down to the beach to eat it! Food was delicious. There is usually a line which can look rather long going out the door and down the street, but it moves quite fast.
Great breakfast or lunch, right on the beach. Loads of great tasting food for the low price. The line sucks, but even when it's wrapped around past the karaoke place it usually doesn't take more than 15 minutes. This place will be in regular rotation for me while I live in the beach area.
By the way... I noticed that you can only buy Large, X-Large, and XX-Large Kono's tee shirts! I was shocked that they didn't carry medium and small until I finished my breakfast and wobbled down the boardwalk wondering if my stomach was going to get stretch marks. Tricky tricky Mr. Kono.
Mmmmmm good.
I've been working since I was 14, while other kids got to enjoy their Saturday mornings, I worked. I'm not complaining, but it has never left me much time to enjoy breakfast which is one of my absolute favorite meals.
10 (feel old saying that) years later, I've learned that in order to enjoy certain things in life, you just have to make time for it. So today, I made time for breakfast. I decided to try Kono's in Pacific Beach -it's a quaint little breakfast/lunch spot, right on the oceanfront. There is usually a line but we (I went with my friends Megan and Jane) got there around 7:30 so there weren't that many people. Once inside, the menu is pretty straight forward breakfast fare.
I ordered the Big Breakfast #2 which is French Toast, Eggs, potatoes, bacon and an english muffin. The food was delicious, and fresh. I'm a sucker for french toast and these were close to perfect. Eating outside is a great option and was really amazing, it was a nice, cool San Diego morning (a little overcast) but the fresh ocean air really sealed the deal for me.
I highly recommend you check Kono's out, you won't be disappointed. If you feel like burning off your breakfast after, you can talk a walk on the beach (which is literally 10 seconds away)
So good, price is excellent, scenery fantastic! The perfect San Diego Breakfast joint... the hubs, my 3 boys, and I love to make a special Saturday morning trip for Konos and a walk along the boardwalk after...
Big breakfast #1 or 2 is the way to go......heard they have good sandwiches here but just never had one. The view is great from the back terrace that not everyone sees. I hate to knock a place for its lines because it is usually a testament to its quality, but most weekends I don't even bother with kono's because the line is absolutely ridiculous.......Other days its a five
my breakfast burrito was way too big, what are there a dozen eggs per burrito? i had major struggles eating half (i don't think i even ate half).
i got the burrito with bacon and i added green chili to it, twas very tasty. i enjoyed eating on the boardwalk outside overlooking the surf...pretty perfect view!
This is the place for breakfast in PB. The only limit here is how much room you've got before you clog a major artery. The chipotle sized breakfast burrito was stuffed beyond belief.
Prices are crazy cheap, and they have two outside deck areas which are basically right on the ocean. The biggest downside here is that it is so popular. Expect a line way out the door, but it moves pretty quick.
I know that everyone rants and raves about Kono's, but I truly feel that it's overrated and that at least half of its appeal is due to its location right near the ocean and pier.
The food's OK, but I'm not willing to wait in a substantially-sized line again for it.
Breakfast spot #11 was at Kono's in PB where you too can dine on average tasting food while watching a guy rollerblade in a thong.
Well, the food is nothing spectacular. Slightly better than what you might be served at Denny's (at least when it comes to the pancakes and maybe eggs). The potatoes come with onions and bell peppers which weren't really my thing.
Big Breakfast # 1 - http://www.yelp.com/bi...
The food wasn't worth the 15-20 minute wait in line, in my opinion. Again, not horrible but nothing special. At least the price didn't make my wallet feel like it had been sodomized.
I'm definitely not a morning person and this is especially true on the weekends. However, when friends are visiting from out of town, I guess anything is possible. Parking can be difficult in PB, but we agreed to meet at Kono's at 8am to beat the crowds. However, there was already a line forming even then. This place is clearly a local hotspot for some of the best breakfast deals in town. With kayaking, a workout, dinner, and karaoke on the horizon, I was going to need all of the energy food I could get.
I opted for the big breakfast #2, a hungry man's feast of French toast, a heaping pile of potatoes and eggs, bacon, and a biscuit. The French toast was very good but I wish that they had some real maple syrup to go over it besides the single serving high fructose corn syrup stuff. Besides that, it was great. Ever since I started working out, I seem to be able to eat less and less for better or for worse, and I was unable to finish my huge brunch. I always hate wasting food but there was absolutely no way I was going to completely consume this thing unless I wanted aches and pains to plague me as I kayaked. Ultimately I made the right choice to discard the extra carbs and pat my already big belly in satisfaction.
For what you get for the price, there is no better value in town than Kono's. Just be sure to come early enough to get ahead of the lines or you will definitely find yourself waiting quite a while for your meal. Huge is the operative word for this place so come with a huge appetite while braving huge lines and enjoying your huge breakfast and you'll be leaving with a huge grin on your face.
Food: 8/10
Service: 6/10
Price: $
Atmosphere: 7/10
A solid four. If you weigh the quality of the food against the price, it'd be a five.
We went around 2 pm and if you are adverse to waiting in line, I suggest you don't come any earlier than this. We had zero wait and didn't have to fight to get a table outside on the deck which was nice. The view is spectacular, and the people watching is interesting to say the least. Apparently rollerblading is in fashion again, or maybe it's that the bladers thought they were on Venice Beach. Who am I to judge though, right?
The food was very generously portioned and the prices were very fair for the amount of food you get. I got the "chicken jalapeno pita" and I couldn't really find any semblance of a pita, because the pita was flat on the bottom of the plate (much like a tostada) and I never got to it. My bf got a breakfast plate that had french toast, eggs and a potato skillet concoction that easily would cost upwards of $13 elsewhere for $6.50. It filled him up which is generally a hard fete.
We'll definitely come here again but you won't find us there before noon as the lines get pretty ridiculous.
I LOVE Kono's. My daughter takes me there for breakfast everytime I go down to visit. Great breakfasts and so much food for the money. I don't mind waiting in line. We take our food out to the pateo and look over the beach while we eat.
Came here for breakfast/lunch on a Saturday morning. Because it's in PB, the parking can be a pain, and the line gets pretty long (outside the door). BUT, it was well worth it. I ordered the Breakfast #2, which includes french toast, an english muffin, eggs, and potatoes, for $6.50. It was delicious and the portions are huge. I ended up only eating half. I should have shared... what a waste :\. Prices fairly inexpensive for the size of the portions. The downside to sharing is that if you ask for an extra plate it costs an extra 75 cents.
I also ordered a "large" orange juice for $2.25, which seemed to me like a regular sized cup of OJ, and the guy who took our order poured it straight from a gallon of store bought orange juice (I don't remember what brand) into my cup. Kind of strange, but it didn't taste bad.
There is an overall great atmosphere, since it's by the beach. There's plenty of seating outside, so you have an awesome view of the beach. After our breakfast, we took a walk along the beach, so that was nice :).
Overall, I digg this place and definitely recommend trying it out! I'm totally going to go back for more!
Bland, uninteresting tourist food.
Thank gawd my Seester is not on Yelp. She took me here yesterday and I was genuinely excited after reading the reviews on Yelp. I was sorely disappointed.
The line wasn't that long. But we got there around 10am. I would wait for 30 minutes if the food is "know me off my socks good". I truly love good food but this is average-mediocre-poorly seasoned food. It's pretty hard to mess up breakfast but these guys did it. I got the Little Breakfast with Kono Potatoes, Eggs and Wheat Toast with Bacon on the side. I'm not a fan of the cheese that they add into their Kono potatoes (aka homefries). Something was also up with the toast. I guess it wasn't really toasted or there wasn't enough butter but I could only get down 1 mouthful. You also need to get more jelly as they gave us 1 prepackaged jelly thing for 4 slices of toast. Eggs and Bacon were good and sitting on the patio was nice but Kono's doesn't deserve it's good rap.
Ok, this place is wonderful for so many reasons. Not only are their breakfasts delicious and cheap but also you get to eat while looking out at the ocean. Perfect combo in my opinion. There are several decks you can choose to sit, but for the best view, go right past the shop with the hammocks and you will find your breakfast oasis. The one downfall is Kono's is a local favorite, so do plan in standing in line when you get there, (but it is worth the wait)! And sometimes parking can be a problem in PB. The Big Breakfasts are huge-- it is a over-piled plate of food! You could easily spilt it (their is an extra charge for an extra plate but only 75 cents). The pancakes are fluffy and very tasty.
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Starving, my dad wanted to kill me when I made him walk by 5 places on the boardwalk just to wait in line at Kono's.
To appease him, I secured seats on the deck across the boardwalk overlooking the beach then went back to wait in line.
After devouring the enormous breakfast burrito, we were all good again. He even thanked me for introducing me to this little cafe that had a line around the corner. It's worth the wait. Take my dad's word for it.
Picture This:
It's 70-75 Degrees outside, the sun us shining, the ocean waves are crashing, the boardwalk is hustling and bustling with beach cruisers, skateboards and oh look! there goes Flash - the half naked man rollerskating around in a speedo with his body painted as an aligator... Can you picture it? .... Yes folks, It' your perfect San Diego Day. You really cant get any better than this when you visit Konos. Food Sun and Fun all in one spot.
Konos always delivers and hits the spot. This is my go to place for breakfast or lunch. I love bringing out of town friends here to experience the whole vibe of PB in the morning while they chow down on pancakes or their breakfast burritos. The Portions are huge, prices are cheap, and the people watching never gets boring.
Note: Arrive Early! If you head to Kono's on a Saturday or Sunday morning--prepare for long lines and table battles. Week day mornings provide a more relaxing atmosphere.
Ps. Miss you Flash!
I Love this Place for its breakfast!!!!!
If i was what i ate, id be big, cheap, easy, and filling.
If i was what i ate, id be a breakfast burrito #3 with Avocado.
which is: eggs, bacon, potatoes, cheese, pica sauce, and avocado.
The Burrito was bigger than my face. I want to say it weighed about a good pound. Nothing but protein in your face! (yeah yeah yeah, "thats what she said" i know your thinking this.) I have heard that this joint was good. Everyday i have been going to the beach and hanging out with Matt. We finally ventured into Kono's. Service is good, for a place that takes your order and within minutes of sitting down you get your food, in either a red basket or a paper plate.
The burrito i got was massive, filled with yummy goodness, everyone else was content with their food as well. No complaints what so ever. I guess ill be coming here when im around the pier!
My favorite place for breakfast!
Whenever I go here I'm torn between getting Burrito #3: bacon, eggs, potatoes (I like to add avocado and green chile and ask for salsa), and Big Breakfast #2: Eggs, bacon, potatoes, English muffin, and French toast. Make sure to order the eggs scrambled-they throw cheese in it! As a solution to this dilemma, I usually drag somebody with me where I can order the burrito and they can order the big breakfast and we can split and trade so that I can get the best of both worlds!
The portions are generous, the prices are beyond reasonable, the view of the beach (behind the wind chimes shop) is entertaining, the food is good, I believe the only downsides I can think of are:
1. cash only. I'm one of those people that hates carrying cash so to me, that's a downside.
2. This place is such a deal that the lines can get really long. I'm almost tempted to write a bad review so I don't have to compete with the long lines....hmmm.
No, seriously, my favorite breakfast place.
Everything about this place is ridiculous. The view (insanely good from the patio across from the restaurant overlooking the beach and pier) and the size of their breakfast burritos.
I first stumbled across this place about four years ago. I vividly remember a fellow diner talking about all these little secrets at Disneyland, and darn, I should have been taking notes. Originally I read about Kono's in a guidebook, so it is on the tourist map, hence the long lines.
I can see how some people give this place a 5-star rave (the view and the cheap prices), but it just isn't my kind of place. I'd rather have a little bit of excellence then a whole lotta bland. The breakfast burritos are laughably supersized. My guess is at least two pounds and I could cradle it in the crook of my arm like a baby.
The coffee cart out front is great, so combined with the location they squeeze by with three stars. Worth a 30 minute wait? No way.
While Kono's food isn't super over the top gourmet, it is delicious and always hits the spot. Their french toast has a hint of cinnamon, their eggs are always fluffy and perfectly cooked, their Kono's potatoes are delicious... It just goes on and on :) In addition, the environment is so relaxed and just overall enjoyable. The food is good, always plentiful, AND at a great price. They also have a few seating options which range from inside, on the deck adjacent, which is on the east end of the boardwalk, or there is a deck that is tucked behind a little shop on the west side of the boardwalk that overlooks the beach. Everyone who works there has always been super friendly to me, and never griped about small substitutions to my order. The only negative part to Kono's would have to be the parking, the line, and the fact that they only take cash. But on the parking end of things, you have to remember that you are in PB, the line isn't actually that bad because it moves fairly quickly, and as for the cash, well their prices are low and that's probably because they don't have credit card processing fees eating away at them. So they keep the five stars in my opinion! I'll definitely be back again and again!!
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