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Kensington Cafe

4.5 (1066)$$American restaurant

4141 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

Kensington Cafe

4141 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

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Menu
Hot Drinks
HOT TEA
$4.00
Wide selection of hot teas including black, green, herbal varieties like Earl Grey, Chai, Chamomile, and exotic blends such as Jasmine Green, Berry Basket, Tropical Passion.
CHAI LATTE
$5.50
Spiced chai with steamed milk of choice.
MUG OF COFFEE
$4.00
S COFFEE TO GO
$3.00
M COFFEE TO GO
$3.50
L COFFEE TO GO
$4.00
S CAFE AU LAIT
$4.00
M CAFE AU LAIT
$4.50
L CAFE AU LAIT
$5.00
House drip coffee with steamed milk.
S HOT CHOCOLATE
$4.50
M HOT CHOCOLATE
$5.00
TEA AU LAIT
$4.50
Hot tea of choice with steamed milk.
LONDON FOG
$5.00
MATCHA LATTE
$5.50
Matcha green tea powder, honey, vanilla, and steamed milk.
S STEAMER
$3.50
12oz steamed milk with flavor of choice.
L STEAMER
$4.00
16oz steamed milk with flavor of choice.
SIDE CREAM
$0.00
YERBA MATE LATTE
$6.00
96 Oz Coffee To Go
$30.00
Espresso Drinks
S ESPRESSO
$3.00
D ESPRESSO
$4.00
MACCHIATO
$4.00
Traditional macchiato. Espresso topped with a dollop of foam.
CAPPUCCINO
$4.50
Equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and foam.
AMERICANO
$4.00
Espresso + hot water.
HAMMERHEAD
$4.50
Drip coffee + 2 espresso shots.
LATTE
$4.50
16oz with 2 shots espresso, steamed milk, and a layer of foam.
HONEY LAV LATTE
$6.00
2 shots espresso mixed with housemade lavender syrup, honey and steamed milk.
MOCHA
$6.00
16oz with 2 shots espresso, mocha powder, and steamed milk.
WHITE CHOC MOCHA
$6.00
16oz with 2 shots espresso, white chocolate powder, and steamed milk.
MEXICAN MOCHA
$6.00
16oz with 2 shots espresso, mocha powder, ibarra chocolate, and steamed milk.
FLYING NUN
$7.00
16oz with 4 shots espresso, sweetened condensed milk, and steamed milk.
CORTADO
$4.50
FLAT WHITE
$4.50
Na Beverages
ICED TEA
$4.00
Chilled, refreshing tea selection including black, green, and herbal varieties like Chai, Raspberry, Yerba Mate, and Tropical Passion.
ARNOLD PALMER
$4.00
ICED COFFEE
$4.00
NITRO COLD BREW
$6.00
ITALIAN SODA
$4.50
OJ
$5.00
APPLE JUICE
$5.00
GRAPEFRUIT JUICE
$4.00
BAMBUCHA KOMBUCHA
$5.00
Thai Ginger or Blueberry
Cream Soda
$1.00
COKE
$4.00
DIET COKE
$4.00
SPRITE
$4.00
LEMONADE
$4.00
ROOTBEER
$4.00
MILK
$4.00
CHOCOLATE MILK
$4.50
SODA WATER
$2.00
BOTTLED WATER
$3.00
PELLIGRINO
$4.00
CRANBERRY JUICE
$5.00
Blended
BRAINFREEZER
$7.00
Blended espresso drink - 2 shots espresso, frappe mix, flavor and milk of choice, and ice.
MILK SHAKE
$8.00
Vanilla ice cream base with flavor of choice
ROOTBEER FLOAT
$6.00
SMOOTHIE
$7.00
Fruit smoothie blended with apple juice
SOY MONKEY
$7.00
Soy milk, peanut butter, and banana blended with ice
ADD KALE
$1.00
ADD PB
$0.50
KIDS ICE CREAM SCOOP
$4.00
Drink Specials
Coco Mocha Latte
$6.50
Iced Strawberry Matcha
$6.00
Dirty Vanilla Chai
$6.00
Sweet Stuff
BROWN SUGAR BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
$12.50
2 Brown Sugar Buttermilk pancakes served with butter and syrup on the side.
BAKED FRENCH TOAST
$14.50
Our version of a generous slice of baked french toast with a streusel topping and seasonal fruit compote. *Contains nuts*
CINNAMON ROLL PANCAKES
$14.50
2 house pancakes with candied walnuts, nutmeg, and cinnamon sugar topped with a cream cheese frosting and powdered sugar. Served with butter and syrup on the side.
BLUEBERRY PANCAKES
$13.00
HONEY GONE NUTS WAFFLE
$14.50
Waffle topped with sliced bananas, honey, and candied walnuts
ALCALA WAFFLE
$12.00
Plain waffle with butter and syrup on the side.
LEMON RICOTTA WAFFLE
$15.00
BACON/EGGS
$4.50
BACON/POTATOES
$4.50
POTATOES/EGGS
$4.50
SAUSAGE/EGGS
$4.50
SAUSAGE/POTATOES
$4.50
Breakfast Sandwiches
THE DANIEL
$14.00
Turkey, bacon, black pepper, provolone cheese, and spicy aioli on an everything bagel. *Suggested: add eggs and avocado!
AMERICAN DREAM
$15.00
Scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, and avocado on an everything bagel
SUB CHICKEN SAUSAGE
$1.00
SUB TEMPEH
$1.00
THE BAUMANN
$15.00
Scrambled eggs, chicken-apple sausage, parmesan cheese, tomato, arugula, and pesto aioli on toasted ciabatta
LOX
$17.00
Lemon cream cheese, cured salmon, tomato, red onion, capers, and sprouts on an everything bagel
Make It Vegan
$3.00
CUT IN HALF
$0.00
DO NOT MAKE
$0.00
Scrambles
TREEHUGGER
$14.50
Scrambled eggs, spinach, mushrooms, tomato, and feta cheese. Potatoes and toast on the side.
THE PARKSIDE
$15.50
Scrambled eggs, bacon, spinach, red onion, and jack-cheddar cheese. Potatoes and toast on the side.
SPANISH REVIVAL
$15.50
Scrambled eggs, soyrizo, jack-cheddar cheese, green onion, tomato, and cilantro. Potatoes and toast on the side.
PULLED PORK HASH
$16.00
Pulled pork, spiced potatoes and roasted red peppers. Topped with scrambled eggs, crema, and green onions. Toast on the side.
MARLBOROUGH
$14.50
Scrambled eggs, smoked gouda cheese, arugula, red onions, and tomato. Potatoes and toast on the side. *Add chicken-apple sausage at an additional cost.
MARLBOROUGH SAUSAGE
$17.00
Scrambled eggs, smoked gouda cheese, arugula, red onions, tomato, and chicken-apple sausage. Potatoes and toast on the side.
GREEN EGGS
$15.00
Scrambled eggs with pesto, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichoke hearts. Served with potatoes and toast on the side.
SUB PAPAS CALIENTE
$2.00
SUB SAUSAGE
$1.00
SUB FRUIT
$2.00
W/ JAM
$0.00
SUB SIDE SALAD
$0.00
Other Eggs
VEGAN BURRITO
$15.00
Black beans, potatoes, tempeh, vegan cheese, red onion, tomato, and avocado wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla.
CHILAQUILES
$14.50
Housemade corn tortilla chips in housemade salsa verde, served with black beans, scrambled eggs, avocado, crema, and green onions.
HASH BOWL
$15.00
Potato hash with mushrooms, onions, & parmesan cheese. Topped with poached eggs, avocado, and fresh basil.
VEGGIE BOWL
$15.00
Roasted veggies, kale, and quinoa sauteed with pesto, topped with roasted red pepper puree, parmesan cheese, & poached eggs.
FRITTATA
$12.50
Frittata served with choice of green salad, fruit, or potatoes.
BREAKFAST QUESADILLA
$14.00
Egg, bacon, green onions with melted cheese served with a side of red salsa.
ASADA HASH BOWL
$17.00
Thinly sliced beef over a bed of roasted potatoes, red bell peppers, melted cheddar cheese, topped with 2 poached eggs, avocado and green onions.
Cali Burrito
$14.00
Egg, bacon, avocado and cheddar cheese wrapped in tortilla. served with a side of red salsa
KENNY BENNY
$16.00
Lighter Side
AVOCADO TOAST
$12.50
Avocado spread on thick toasted sourdough topped with basil, red pepper flakes, and radishes.
LOX TOAST
$17.00
CRUNCHY MONKEY
$12.00
Crunchy peanut butter, sliced bananas, seasonal berries, and a drizzle of honey on thick toasted sourdough.
AMAZON BOWL
$12.50
Acai served with housemade granola, toasted coconut, and fresh fruit. (Add peanut butter for $1.00 extra!)
PASTRY
$2.00
Assorted pastries with options for customization: ice cream addition, assorted croissants, muffins (including gluten-free and vegan), scones, danishes, pop tarts, morning buns, cinnamon rolls, monkey bread, donuts, cruffins, soyrizo tarts, galettes, sliced bread loaves, and brownies.
BAGEL
$4.00
ADD CREAM CHEESE
$1.00
ADD PB
$1.00
CUP SOUP OF THE DAY
$5.00
BOWL SOUP OF THE DAY
$8.50
CUP CHILI
$5.00
BOWL CHILI
$8.50
WARMED OATS
$9.50
Sandwiches And Burgers
ADAMS AVE
$15.00
Avocado, cucumber, tomato, lettuce, red onion, sprouts, & green goddess spread on toasted wheat bread. *Add turkey or bacon at an additional charge*
KENSINGTON CLUB
$16.00
Turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and housemade gorgonzola spread on toasted sourdough bread.
SURFRIDER
$15.00
Albacore tuna salad, spinach, tomato, sprouts, and mayo on toasted wheat bread. *Make it a melt by adding cheese!*
SURFRIDER MELT
$16.50
Grilled cheese melt with choice of cheddar, gouda, provolone, or swiss. Served with sides including salads, chips, fries, fruit, potatoes, chili, or soup.
MONTEZUMA
$15.00
Grilled chicken breast, swiss cheese, green chile, tomato, & spicy aioli on toasted sourdough bread.
MILANO
$15.00
Roasted turkey, pesto, provolone, and tomato on toasted sourdough bread.
GOUDA GRILLED CHEESE
$15.00
Smoked gouda, provolone, apricot preserves, and caramelized onions on toasted sourdough bread.
BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH
$16.00
Pulled pork, housemade coleslaw, and BBQ sauce on a brioche bun.
SPINACH BURGER
$15.00
Housemade vegetarian spinach patty topped with swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, & a pesto aioli on a brioche bun.
SPICY CHICKEN BURGER
$16.50
Grilled chicken breast, green ortega chile, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, & spicy aioli on a toasted brioche bun.
MUSHROOM SWISS BURGER
$16.50
Beef patty topped with caramelized onions, mushrooms, swiss cheese, & mayo on a toasted brioche bun.
CLASSIC KEN BURGER
$16.50
Beef patty with lettuce, tomato, onion. Choice of cheddar, swiss or provolone cheese. Served on a brioche bun.
Salads
K CAFE SALAD
$14.50
Mixed greens topped with pears, gorgonzola, and candied walnuts in an herb & balsamic vinaigrette.
SPICY CAESAR
$14.00
Crispy romaine topped with parmesan cheese, toasted pepitas, capers, and housemade spicy croutons with a housemade chipotle caesar dressing.
VEGAN POWER SALAD
$15.00
Mixed greens topped with lime-toasted pepitas, quinoa, sunflower seeds, carrots, cucumber, tomato, & avocado with a housemade cilantro-lime vinaigrette.
ROASTED VEGGIE SALAD
$16.00
Sauteed kale with rotating seasonal veggies tossed in a garlic vinaigrette & topped with shaved parmesan and dried cranberries.
STRAWBERRY FIELDS
$15.00
COBB SALAD
$18.00
Mixed greens topped with bacon, turkey, blue cheese, hard-boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and ranch dressing.
COMBO
$15.00
Combo Salad: Choice of 1/2 sandwich (Surfrider, Adams Ave, Ken Club, K Cafe, Roasted Veggie, Vegan Avo, Surf Melt) or Caesar, soup, chili, side salad, specialty salad, fruit.
1/2 SALAD
$8.00
Half salad options featuring kcafe, vegan power, spicy caesar, roasted veggie, and specialty mixes.
Other Bites
PIO PICO TACOS
$15.50
Soyrizo and potato tacos topped with avocado, crema, & green onions. Served with black beans and our house salsa.
QUESADILLA
$12.00
Melted cheese blend in a whole wheat tortilla, served with salsa & guacamole.
CARNITAS TOSTADAS
$17.00
Pulled pork, avocado, red salsa, green onions and crema on corn tortillas with a side of black beans
PAPAS CALIENTES
$10.00
House potatoes tossed in spicy aioli, parmesan cheese & green onion.
Sides
BACON
$4.00
BAG OF CHIPS
$3.00
Jalapeno or plain Sea Salt
BOWL OF FRUIT
$6.50
CUP OF FRUIT
$3.50
CHICKEN SAUSAGE
$4.00
EGGS - POACHED
$3.50
EGGS - SCRAMBLED
$3.50
Scrambled or poached
ENGLISH MUFFIN
$4.00
CROISSANT
$4.00
SIDE TOAST
$3.50
Sourdough or whole wheat. *Gluten-free bread available at an additional charge
FRENCH FRIES SIDE
$5.50
PASTA SALAD
$4.00
Housemade rotini pasta salad with balsamic, feta cheese, red onion, pepper, celery, and carrot.
POTATOES
$4.00
SIDE AVOCADO
$2.50
SIDE TURKEY
$3.00
SIDE CHICKEN
$3.50
SIDE LOX
$5.50
SIDE PORK
$4.00
SIDE BEANS
$2.50
SIDE ROASTED VEGGIES
$6.00
SUB PAPAS CALIENTE
$2.00
SIDE SALAD
$5.50
1 HARD-BOILED EGG
$2.00
SIDE SAUCE/DRESSING
$0.50
Variety of sauces and dressings including spicy aioli, crema, BBQ, pesto, various salsas, pesto aioli, ranch, Caesar, and assorted vinaigrettes.
Kids Menu
HUMPTY DUMPTY
$7.00
Scrambled eggs with cheese, potatoes, and wheat or sourdough toast.
POCO TACO
$6.00
One flour tortilla with scrambled eggs, cheese, and potatoes
BOWL CUT
$6.00
Smaller version of our Amazon bowl - acai topped with granola, coconut, and fresh fruit.
GRILLED CHEESE
$8.00
Half of a grilled cheese sandwich on sourdough toast with cheddar cheese. Potato chips on the side.
PB&J
$8.00
Peanut butter and jelly on choice of breads or alternatives like wraps, pastry, or no bread. Comes with a side of fruit, chips, salad, or fries.
EL NINO QUESADILLA
$8.00
Kid sized quesadilla: melted cheese blend on a flour tortilla. Served with black beans
KID PANCAKE
$5.00
Kid Pancake: Choice of upgrades including brown sugar buttermilk, cinnamon roll flavor, assorted berries, chocolate chip, optional whipped cream.
TURKEY AND CHEESE SANDWICH
$8.00
Thinly sliced turkey and cheese on whole wheat bread. Choice of side: fries, plain chips, or fruit.
SUB FRUIT
$1.00

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