Cafe 222   

222 Island Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
619-236-9902
www.cafe222.com

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Terryl Gavre's labor of love takes the shape of a cozy neighborhood breakfast nook she calls Cafe 222. Every morning, you'll see business suits, jogging suits, and whatever suits everyone else's style packing the small tables, reading the paper, sipping steaming mugs and munching on some very inventive breakfast goodies. The owner/chef's view of breakfast and lunch cuisine is slightly askew from the average bacon and eggs diner. Her imagination wins awards and many repeat customers with peanut butter and banana-stuffed French toast, "The Famous Pumpkin Waffle" (really is famous), orange-pecan pancakes and lunch ingredients like curry-mayo and homemade veggie burgers. There's limited space indoors, but tables set up along the sidewalk are most patrons' preferred seating anyway, and canine guests can accompany their people out there.With all the apartment buildings on downtown's west end, Cafe 222 long ago locked in a prime locale to cater to urban dwellers who prefer a certain panache in their morning comfort food. With Gavre's personal touch of funk and gourmet innovation, her place is a must-stop for the early meal.