Lucky for the thousands of locals and out-of-town visitors taking part in San Diego LGBT Pride events from July 8-16 that there are numerous restaurant options for scoring a delectable brunch – the iconic meal of LGBT+ friends.

We’re blurring the line between breakfast and lunch in our recommendations, which you’ll find not only throughout Hillcrest, but also in Uptown areas surrounding the gayborhood. We’re talking about a whole lot more than plain ole eggs and potatoes.

perra del desayuno

3825 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest

619-236-8186; eatbreakfastbitch.com

If you’re a “boujie bitch,” look no further than the North Atlantic lobster cakes tucked into a buttery croissant with fresh spinach and a basted egg. Or if you prefer something naughtier in terms of calories, the “bitch in the blanket” affords you a quartet of chicken-apple sausage pieces encased in pancake batter and deep fried. Most of the menu centers playfully on sassy attitudes, which lend themselves to a host of creative breakfast and brunch fare.

Compañía Pop Pie.

4404 Park Blvd., University Heights

619-501-4440; poppieco.com

Eggs find their way into baked pies made with all-butter pastry at this homegrown, gay-owned eatery. They are rich and decadent, especially when chomping into “The Boss,” which is filled with two eggs, smoked bacon, two types of cheese, and hash browns. The included side of maple syrup gives it a touch of morning sweetness.

Jo’s Mission Hills Diner

807 W. Washington St., Mission Hills

619-323-2035; josdinermissionhills.com

This modern diner bestows gourmet twists on just about everything, starting with its wine-braised short rib used for eggs Benedict. But the choices hardly end there. If things like breakfast chili or French toast stuffed with goat cheese strike your fancy, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll also find dishes such as shrimp over polenta, steak and eggs with demi glace, and French onion soup, which earns high scores with its wine-spiked broth and thick cap of toasted Gruyere cheese.

Rosemary & Thyme

1469 University Ave., Hillcrest

619-288-7713

A fabulous garden patio in the back distinguishes this newcomer to Hillcrest. The kitchen serves up wholesome morning and afternoon fare perfected by chef-restaurant consultant Guillermo Diaz. His past experience in commercial kitchens gave him a passionate knack for breakfast dishes such as assorted omelets, chorizo scrambles and vanilla-cinnamon French toast. In keeping with the tropical vibe, expect seasonal fresh fruit to accompany most dishes. The restaurant is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

café de la cresta

425 Robinson Ave., Hillcrest

619-295-2510; crestcafe.com

Within an accommodating breakfast menu that includes pastrami hash, pork chops and eggs, hangover omelets, and lemon-ricotta pancakes, we often skip to the lunch menu for the cafe’s famous half-pound butter burger—with the promise we’ll spend an extra hour exercising afterwards. The patty is stuffed not only with butter, but also with tarragon and garlic. Spiced mayo and cheddar cheese on top clench the deal in what is one of the gayborhood’s longest established kitchens.

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

3940 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest

619-500-3344; snoozeeatery.com

From vegan Buddha bowls and “OMG! French toast” to breakfast pot pies (our favorite) and heaping egg scrambles, the menu covers all bases—and with a full bar and assorted bloody Marys to boot. For more than a decade, Snooze has been satisfying our early-day hunger pangs with homespun dishes served within an architecturally stunning space marked by towering ceilings and lots of natural light.

Harley Gray Kitchen & Bar

902 W. Washington St., Mission Hills

619-955-8451; harleygraykitchenandbar.com

A longtime LGBT gathering spot for all-day meals and copious libations, a weekend brunch visit to Harley Gray potentially kicks off with a pitcher (or punch bowl) of Mai Tais, Moscow mules, or aromatic champagne concoctions. For sustenance, “Harley’s Hot Mess” restores equilibrium with a colorful scramble of three eggs, broccoli, bell peppers, cheese and home fries. On the lighter side, you’ll find acai bowls, avocado toast, ceviche and ahi poke. The brunch menu is available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday and Sunday.

Flap Your Jacks

3020 University Ave., North Park

619-539-7242; flapyourjacks.com

There are numerous reasons to visit this spacious, sleekly designed breakfast joint, starting with the fun option of making your own pancakes from a variety of batters. You cook them on built-in table griddles exactly to your specifications. In addition, the menu extends to commendable house-made corned beef hash, eggs Benedict and crispy grilled sandwiches.

Great Maple

1451 Washington St., Hillcrest

619-255-2282, thegreatmaple.com

This brasserie-meets-diner is housed in a retro structure that was home to other diners dating back to the early ‘60s. A fancier spin, however, applies here when you consider the rib eye hash with Cajun hollandaise sauce or the chilaquiles casserole constructed with piquillo peppers. Both are available on the daily brunch menu along with fried chicken and donuts, creative egg dishes, and signature bloody Marys.

Café de la higuera

7710 Hazard Center, Mission Valley

619-732-7900; figtreeeatery.com

Breakfast sushi, you ask? Yes indeed. This gay-friendly cafe with four locations offers crafty rolls flaunting swirls of “man candy” bacon, eggs, steamed rice, scallions, and plum sauce. Plus, the options for egg dishes, sandwiches and cocktails abound. In addition to its newest Mission Valley location that is just down the hill from Hillcrest, you’ll also find Fig Tree in Liberty Station, the East Village and Pacific Beach.

Breakfast and Bubbles

3831 Park Blvd., Hillcrest

619-269-6281; breakfastandbubblessandiego.com

Imagine a very pink environment where champagne and breakfast fare are served all day, and where dishes such as “rainbow deviled eggs” and caviar Benedict fuel appetites. Chef Marco Provino has committed to giving customers “an immersive brunch experience” that has won the hearts of the LGBT+ community and its supporters ever since opening a few years ago.

Gofre atípico

3519 30th St., North Park

619-806-0345; atypicalwaffle.com

Tucked away at the end of an alleyway off North Park’s main commercial thoroughfare, Atypical Waffle offers customers an outdoor eating experience that puts yeast-risen waffles at center stage. Pearl beet sugar used in the equation gives the waffles an authentic Belgian quality. The menu is rather concise, but the waffles are available in sweet and savory options, such as those topped with fresh fruit and Nutella and others complemented by chicken fritters, brown-sugar bacon and smashed avocado—perfect come-ons to the nitro coffees on tap.