Cafe 21 University Heights Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Cafe 21 University Heights, a vibrant New American Breakfast & Brunch spot in San Diego. With a diverse menu catering to various dietary preferences, including vegan and gluten-free options, this restaurant offers a unique culinary experience. From Grilled Pear Salad to Mushroom Tart, the small plates are bursting with flavor. The Albacore Poke Plate and Roast Pork Porterhouse are must-tries among the large plates. Customer reviews highlight the innovative dishes like the Eggplant Crumpet and Watermelon Martini, showcasing the creativity and quality of the food. While portions may be on the smaller side, the attention to detail and friendly service make Cafe 21 a standout brunch destination worth visiting. Don't miss out on the Mediterranean-inspired dishes and the welcoming ambiance that Cafe 21 University Heights has to offer.
Salad
Grilled Pear Salad
Spring mix, dried apricots, slivered almonds, feta, honey balsamic.
Strawberry Salad
Spring mix, goat cheese, toasted pistachios, raspberry vinaigrette.
Albacore Poke Plate
Ginger, avocado, sesame seeds, taro root chips, sweet chili glaze. Wild.
Lox Popover Plate
Beet cured salmon, capers, pickled red onions, cream cheese mascarpone whip, herbed popover.
Potato Galette Plate
Butternut squash, winter greens, mushroom bourbon sauce.
Mushroom Tart Plate
Quinoa and pecorino cheese crust, cauliflower, wild mushrooms, feta mousse, pea tendrils.
Chicken Wings Plate
Pecorino, garlic, fresh herbs, chipotle aioli. Hormone free, free range.
Vegetarian Stuffed Flat Bread Plate
Winter greens, mozzarella, pesto, feta, house salad.
Chef s Choice Seasonal Flat Flatbread
Inquire about our seasonal toppings.
Mixed Fries Plate
Gluten free rice flour breaded: avocado, portobello, eggplant.
Cristo Crepes Plate
Chicken, mozzarella, seasonal compote, powdered sugar. Hormone free, free range.
Cheese Fondue Plate
Romano, pecorino, fontina, cream cheese, mascarpone, toast points, seasonal vegetables and fruit.
Small Plates
Large Plates
Roast Pork Porterhouse
Potato galette, mushroom bourbon cream sauce, winter greens. Hormone free, free range.
Cafe 21 Kabobs
Lentil rice pilaf filled pastry, pickled onions. Your choice of chicken lollipop kabob with hummus, herbed lamb kabob with tzatziki or duck kabob with cherry sauce. Hormone free, free range.
Cafe 21 Burgers
Fontina, tomato, onion, house pickled cucumber, live butter, lettuce, goat cheese aioli, avocado pesto, fried egg, brioche bun. Grass fed beef and short rib burger or herbed turkey burger. Hormone free, free range.
Slow Braised Short Rib
Braised short rib, yam puree and pea tendrils, red wine sauce. Hormone free, free range.
Curry Seared Scallops
Scallops, potato leek mash, curry yogurt sauce. Add shrimp for $7.00. Wild.
Beef Cabbage Rolls
Grass fed ground beef, vegetables, herbs, arborio rice, tomato sauce. Hormone free, free range.
Vegan Vegetable Cabbage Rolls
Vegetables, herbs, arborio rice, tomato sauce.
Spaghetti Squash and Shrimp
Mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, baby spoon spinach, creamy shrimp sauce, tomato sauce, ricotta, garlic butter toast. Wild.
Cheese Flatbread Kids
Mozzarella cheese. Side salad or fresh fruit.
Chicken Skewers Kids
Grilled chicken skewer, fresh fruit, raw vegetables. Hormone free, free range.
Macaroni and Cheese Kids
Romano, pecorino, fontina, cream cheese, mascarpone.
Just For Kids
Loose Leaf Tea
Black Tea 16 Oz
Caffeinated. Earl grey creme, passion fruit, Irish breakfast, Bengal chai.
White Tea 16 Oz
Lightly caffeinated. Pomegranate bai mu dan, white gogi blossom.
Green Tea 16 Oz
Caffeinated. Gunpowder, mango tango, gen mai cha, Moroccan mint.
Herbal Tea 16 Oz
Caffeine free. Raspberry lavender, Hawaiian berry, Egyptian chamomile.
London Fog Tea
Earl grey creme with a vanilla steamer.
Chai Tea Latte
Bengal chai with a vanilla steamer.
Passionate Raspberry Tea
Passion fruit iced tea, raspberry sweetener.
Tea Specialties
Fresh Squeezed Juice
Orange Juice
Grapefruit Juice
Apple Juice
Lemonade
Strawberry Lemonade
Wildberry Lemonade
Pomegranate Juice
Passionfruit Arnold Palmer
House Coffee
Organic Peruvian blend.
Hammerhead Coffee
Coffee with an espresso shot.
Cofftea
Breakfast tea, cardamom, coffee.
Dirty Chai Coffee
Bengal chai tea, coffee.
Coffee
Espresso
Espresso
Italian style espresso shot.
Alespresso
Espresso, cardamom, raw sugar.
Cafe Cubano
Espresso, raw sugar.
Vienna Caramel
Espresso, caramel.
Latte
Espresso steamed milk.
Cappuccino
Espresso, foam, steamed milk.
Caramel Latte
Espresso, steamed milk, caramel.
Mocha
Espresso, steamed milk, ghirardelli chocolate.