Dog-friendly restaurant · Hillcrest & Bankers Hill, Uptown
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery (Hillcrest)
Hillcrest branch of Snooze, a Denver-based breakfast and brunch chain. The menu gives classic morning dishes a twist, from a breakfast pot pie with puff pastry and rosemary sausage gravy to a pancake flight of three different pancakes, with Niman Ranch eggs and meats.
More about Snooze, an A.M. Eatery (Hillcrest)
Opened on November 18, 2011, the Hillcrest restaurant was the first Snooze in California, after five locations in Colorado. Owner Jon Schlegel said the concept grew out of his earlier work in La Jolla. The room has a retro 1950s look with classic rock on the speakers, and the coffee is organic and from Guatemala.
Bringing your dog
According to our sources, dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Breakfast chain location with a sunny patio where dogs can sit; water bowls arrive quickly.
Rules change and may apply only to part of the place. Call ahead if you are not sure.
Getting there
- Address3940 5th Ave, San Diego, CA
- NeighborhoodHillcrest & Bankers Hill, Uptown
- CuisineBreakfast
More dog-friendly spots near Snooze, an A.M. Eatery (Hillcrest)
- Hillcrest Brewing CompanyBreweryabout 0.6 mi
- Bunz Burger JointBurgersabout 0.9 mi
- Pure Project Balboa ParkBreweryabout 1.0 mi
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery (Hillcrest): frequently asked questions
Is Snooze, an A.M. Eatery (Hillcrest) dog-friendly?
Yes, according to CityDog San Diego. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Can I bring my dog inside Snooze, an A.M. Eatery (Hillcrest)?
Our sources only mention the outdoor seating area. California law lets restaurants welcome dogs in outdoor dining areas, so at most places in San Diego dogs stay outside. Ask the staff if you want to sit inside.
What kind of food does Snooze, an A.M. Eatery (Hillcrest) serve?
Hillcrest branch of Snooze, a Denver-based breakfast and brunch chain. The menu gives classic morning dishes a twist, from a breakfast pot pie with puff pastry and rosemary sausage gravy to a pancake flight of three different pancakes, with Niman Ranch eggs and meats.
Where is Snooze, an A.M. Eatery (Hillcrest)?
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery (Hillcrest) is at 3940 5th Ave in Hillcrest & Bankers Hill, Uptown, San Diego.
Are there other dog-friendly places near Snooze, an A.M. Eatery (Hillcrest)?
Yes. The closest one on our list is Hillcrest Brewing Company, about 0.6 mi away, followed by Bunz Burger Joint (about 0.9 mi) and Pure Project Balboa Park (about 1.0 mi).
Sources
- CityDog San Diego, Sep 2025
About the restaurant:
- NBC 7 San Diego, Nov 2011
- San Diego Reader, Jan 2012
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