Gossip Grill Brunch
VANESSA A.
UPDATED
August 9, 2025
Brunch basics:
Gossip Grill offers brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am-2:00pm.
Enjoy popular food dishes like French toast or chilaquiles.
Sip on classic brunch cocktails like mimosas or Aperol Spritzers.
Gossip Grill
Brunch at Gossip Grill is a vibrant celebration of flavor, fun, and community at San Diego’s only inclusive Queer Women’s and LGBTQ+ bar. Served on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am-2:00pm, this lively spot features comfort classics like French Toast, Chilaquiles, and Big Mama's Chicken Fried Steak, all served with a side of love, laughter, and acceptance. Pair your meal with colorful mimosas, Aperol Spritzers, or a Mimosa Bucket to share, and enjoy the playful, welcoming atmosphere that celebrates every identity. Whether you’re sipping on the patio or dancing with friends, brunch at Gossip Grill is a joyful experience that embraces community, individuality, and delicious food.
Gossip Grill brunch menu
Gossip Grill offers brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am-2:00pm. View the menus below for more information.
Brunch food menu
Standards | $13.50 avocado toast (add 2 eggs any style $6) / $15 simple breakfast / $16 breakfast croissant sandwich |
Benny, Please | $17.50 Spam musubi benny / $17.50 carnitas benny |
Chingona Choices | $17 San Diego breakfast burrito / $16.50 chilaquiles (add chicken, steak, or carnitas $5) |
Flippin' Delicious | $12 waffle breakfast (make it a meal with 2 eggs any style + choice of side $17) / $12 pancake of the month (make it a meal with 2 eggs any style + choice of side $17) / $16 chicken & waffles |
Slay All Day | $16.50 L.G.B.T. sandwich / $13.50 cheeseburger sliders / $15.50 chicks & fries basket (just chicky tendies $11.50) / $18 fish n' chips |
Main Event | $16.50 southern biscuits & gravy / $21.50 Spam & eggs breakfast / $21.50 steak & eggs / $19 shrimp & grits / $17.50 so...about last night |
Backup Dancers | $8 breakfast potatoes / $7.50 fries / $7.50 tater tots / $4 toast / $5 cottage cheese / $6 bacon / $6 sausage / $6 Spam / $8 ham / $8 fresh fruit / $6 two eggs / $4 tomato slices |
Brunch drink menu
Booze & Bubbles | $13-$24 bloody Marys / $12 spritz / $8.50-$15 cocktails / $7-$13 wine (glass) or $28 (bottle) / $8-$10 mimosas / $21 mimosa bucket |
Gossip Grill brunch tips
Don't miss Saturday Trivia Brunch: every Saturday at noon, Gossip Grill hosts a high-energy trivia brunch with a rotating theme and games like "Let’s Make a Deal."
Ask for Joey as your server: regulars love his warm and attentive service, remembering guests by name and drink order. If he’s working, request his section for a top-notch experience.
Get the Spam Musubi Benny: this signature dish layers crispy rice, seared Spam, poached eggs, and sesame hollandaise with a garlic chili crunch. It's comfort food with a twist that locals come back for.
Pair your meal with a mimosa bucket: instead of going bottomless, grab the mimosa bucket for a better pour and more flexibility. It’s the go-to for drag brunches and patio parties alike.
Enjoy prime people-watching on the patio: the outdoor seating is covered, colorful, and full of Hillcrest energy. It’s where you’ll find the best light for photos and a lively scene that’s dog-friendly too.
Come hungry and get the “so... about last night” bowl: this dish features tater tots smothered in sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, cheddar, bacon, and pickled shallots. Perfect if you’re recovering from the night before.
Arrive early to secure parking: street parking on University Avenue can be limited, especially during events. Show up 20–30 minutes early or plan to walk a few blocks from nearby neighborhoods.
The vibe is fun, loud, and inclusive: expect bold art, strong drinks, and a DJ or trivia mic going. Gossip Grill isn’t quiet, but it’s full of joy, sass, and LGBTQ+ pride in every detail.
FAQs
Is there a dress code?
The dress code is casual at Gossip Grill.
Is there outside seating?
Yes, there is outdoor seating on two patios, including one in the front.
Do they take reservations?
Yes, reservations are accepted and highly encouraged. You can book a table online.
Gossip Grill Brunchspotter review
VANESSA A.
CONTRIBUTOR
Gossip Grill feels like a party that never quite went to sleep, and brunch here is its morning-after sweet spot. The space is unapologetically playful—bright neon, leafy pink decor, drag posters, glitter accents—and the food keeps up with the fun. There’s a sense of joy here that’s baked into every part of the experience, from the trivia shouts over the mic to the bottomless mimosa clinks happening tableside. I ordered the Spam Musubi Benny on a whim and now it’s my go-to. Sticky rice, silky poached eggs, sesame hollandaise, and just enough garlic chili crunch to wake you up if the night before didn’t. Their “so... about last night” plate comes fully loaded with tater tots, sausage gravy, and a don’t-ask calorie count. Drinks lean cheeky and bold: the Pussy Punch, the Tongue the Bean, and the house Marys come garnished like edible centerpieces. Servers know the menu like regulars, and it shows. You don’t go to Gossip Grill just for brunch. You go because it’s one of the few places that turns Sunday morning into a celebration of the full spectrum. And if you stick around for drag bingo, well, you were never just stopping in.
