Mary's Family Restaurant

307 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054, United States
+1 760-722-3052
$$$ American restaurant , Breakfast restaurant , Restaurant
(1227 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Mary's Family Restaurant in Oceanside offers a classic diner-style experience that leans heavily into American breakfast and comfort food. Located along N Coast Hwy, this spot carries the feel of a longtime neighborhood eatery where locals swing by for hearty morning meals or casual lunch plates. The atmosphere is straightforward and unpretentious—think vintage diner meets family kitchen, with a laidback energy that builds as groups arrive to share a meal.

Breakfast is clearly the highlight here, with crowd-pleasers like their waffle combos, jumbo homemade cinnamon rolls, and classic French toast drawing repeat visits. Those craving savory options won’t feel left out, thanks to dishes like machaca con huevos, sausage patty with eggs, and the ever-popular ABC omelette. Portions lean generous and the menu caters to varied tastes—from lighter kids' pancakes to more substantial plates like the carne asada or fried chicken baskets.

Service at Mary's leans toward warm and attentive, reinforcing the family-run vibe. Staff members tend to be welcoming without being overbearing—a nice balance for those who appreciate friendly, down-to-earth hospitality while enjoying their meal. While the setting is more functional than atmospheric, the presence of families and regulars lends an easygoing, comfortable rhythm to the space.

This restaurant feels best suited for early diners or brunch crowds looking for substantial, traditional American fare with a no-frills backdrop. It’s a place where locals come to satisfy their breakfast cravings or grab a casual lunch in a space that doesn’t rush you out. Whether you’re in town visiting or a resident seeking honest, consistent comfort food, Mary's Family Restaurant offers a reliable spot with some standout ingredients like moist waffles and hearty cinnamon rolls that tend to prompt second visits.

Highlights
Has fast service
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Best for
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

7:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Tuesday

7:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Wednesday

7:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Thursday

7:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Friday

7:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Saturday

7:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Sunday

7:00 AM - 1:30 PM

1227 Reviews
Anja Mizner

01 Jan 2026

This cute, little vintage place is incredible!! We visited our son in Oceanside and he took us there for breakfast and the food was unbelievable! The french toast - incredible, the Omelet to die for! The service was wonderful, super sweet, welcoming, kind. I saw someone had ordered the Cinnamon Roll and I was so upset that we went there the last day we were in Oceanside cause I wanted to take one of these large Cinnamon Rolls home with me but couldn't. Can not wait for another trip to Oceanside and definitely many trips back to Mary's for breakfast, Cinnamon Roll and will try their lunch next time too. Thank You for giving us another spot in O-side to love! Try their homemade salsa too! DELISH!!!

Joann Hacker

07 Dec 2025

The first day I got a steak and eggs. Noticed there was a Keto plate and had that the 2nd day. Food was good. There was a sign to thank a veteran but they didn’t give veteran discount. It still didn’t deter me from coming back. It still had the best prices in town despite no discount. The food is very good and service was exceptional. Atmosphere was ok. My husband prefers atmosphere, I don’t. I’m perfectly happy with a hole in the wall as long as the food is good. You will not be disappointed going to this little family restaurant. I would definitely go back.

Jane Doe

18 Nov 2025

We decided to try this place due to the rating and I'm happy to say that it's on point. This restaurant looked like a mom & pop small town feel restaurant. When we arrived it was quiet, but a large family came and it got more exciting. We tried one of their special that they had posted outside-- spinach delight. Yes, it was. It was definitely a delight. The egg had all the right flavors and the extras complimented it even more-- without any cheese. The salsa, together with the country potatoes and the eggs, was a perfect match. We also ordered the short stack pancakes and it was delicious and fluffy. They were the size of the meal plate, so it was pretty big. Other restaurants around the area charge around the same amount, but in my opinion, it isn't worth it. As for parking, you can park on the street in front of the restaurant or the parking lot behind the restaurant. We also like the fact that they're supportive of our troops and veterans. Camp pendleton happens to be really close by. We'll definitely be back to try other dishes or to get the same Spinach delight.

Nhoj “Bams” Serev

16 Nov 2025

Mary's FAMILY RESTAURANT was pretty good and not too bad. The food was pretty ok. The staff were awesome! They had alot to choose from on the menu, so maybe what I got wasn't the best thing they had on the menu. Chorizo bowl? The burritos looked great.

Crystal Green

25 Oct 2025

Great hospitality, the food was delicious. Very laid-back spot.We always come here when for breakfast when we’re in Oceanside. I had the waffle with extra powder sugar and let me tell you the waffle is so moist, you have to try it!

donny blaze

22 Oct 2025

The food portions are good here. These are not denny's eggs, I really enjoyed them. My buddy got the Mary's omelet. It looked stuffed with mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers. The bacon came out nice and hot. Everything looked fresh and hot, don't sleep on the biscuits & gravy. This would've been an easy 5 stars, but unfortunately, 2 out of 5 of us never got our English muffins or toast. They got slammed, so I understand it happens. I will say our coffee stayed topped off, which is always great service.

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