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    Aura Gardens

    4.9 (292 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Wagyu Loco Moco
    Christina S.

    What a lovely little spot. We stopped in before catching a movie on a Friday afternoon. It was quite busy but there was availability since it's just the two of us. We dined inside. Order at the register and food is dropped off at the table. We had the Tallow Biscuit Sandwich and Wagyu Loco Moco. The biscuit was hearty and dense. Half of sandwich was saved for later. Breakfast potatoes were yummy. Nicely seasoned. The loco moco was delicious though I should have added more gravy. (I love me some gravy ;) Didn't ask for extra though. I appreciated the dish being topped with micro greens. Nothing left on my plate. I'd order it again. There is a long table in the back for larger parties. Friendly staff. Decor is nice though it would be great to have some of it replaced with live plants. (I can see it being a lot to maintain in out of reach areas). Plenty of parking.

    Wagyu Loco Moco
    Marissa M.

    This place was super cute and yummy! I found this place on Yelp on Sunday and had to try based on all the great reviews! When we drove up there was a bunch of people standing outside at 11:30 am. We were worried there would be a long wait, but it must be good because of all the people there. We walked up and found out that you order and then sit down. The crowd of 10 were just waiting for some tables to clear up. My husband and I ordered the Mediterranean omelette with potatoes, wagyu Moco loco and the crème brûlée French toast. We found a table right away. Food took a bit to come but all of the staff was busy trying to take care of all the tables. We eventually got our water and after chatting and people watching, got our food. Everything was so good! The portions were a bit on the smaller side of what we're used to, but it was all very good. My husband loved his Moco loco and the French toast. I too loved the French toast. My omelette was perfect and the feta wasn't too strong. Happy they had Tabasco for my ketchup. The inside was super cute with the plants and pink ambient lighting. I definitely want to come back and try the wrap. My husband loved the Moco loco so much that he made it a couple days later because we had all the stuff to make it. It's now in our culinary rotation. :) Love that parking was so easy here and it's close to our house. Lots of seating for a small party. And tables clear pretty fast so not too much of a wait.

    Prime Rib Chimichurri
    Nimani P.

    Love everything about this spot! Cute decor for a bestie brunch or just looking for a spot where everything on the menu sounds absolutely delicious. Order first and grab a spot inside or outdoors- very chic styled and the atmosphere is perfect for a great sunday brunch. Staff were beyond great in service and I definitely enjoyed my time spent here. Ordered the Prime Rib Chimichurri Sandwich with their tallow chips. First bite and I was speechless, meat was delicious in flavor and just so tender, there is a nice balance of sweet & savory with the balsamic dressing and i'm still obsessed with the thought of this sandwich. First time trying tallow chips and I really enjoyed the crisps, not overly salted which I appreciate greatly!

    Joseph Raymond V.

    About 11 minutes from the Westin Carlsbad where we stayed after LEGOLAND. Nice quiet place for breakfast. Good food selection and everything we ordered was tasty. Had the loco moco, chilaquiles, French toast, bacon, and iced coffee. Loco moco was my favorite. Service was friendly and food came out pretty quick. If this place was in LA around Larchmont or Silver Lake, I think it would do really well. Would come back next time we're in Carlsbad.

    Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
    Araceli P.

    I finally made it to Aura with a friend and it did not disappoint. We shared the pancakes, which were nice and fluffy that also came with delicious jam. The avocado protein toast gave me everything g I needed avocado and meat with chimichurri, it was very filling. We enjoyed a drink which was just right, not too sweet or overwhelming. The service was quick once we ordered our food at the front. It was a rather busy but not loud. The inside on the smaller side but there is also seating outside. I would definitely recommend.

    Wagyu Loco Moco (half eaten-it was so good we almost forgot to take a picture!)
    Emma K.

    I'm so happy to have finally tried this place-it is good, clean food! After a quick order at the counter, we found a nice seat in the sun outside! Drinks came out not too long after we sat, then not more than 10 minutes after was the food. We tried the Kale Hash (with a side of Salmon) and the Loco Moco. Food came out hot and the Iced Banana Cold Foam Chai was so delicious that I almost drank it like a shot! Service was excellent, there are waiters/waitresses even though you place the food/drink order at the counter inside. We'll definitely be back to try everything else!

    Dining area
    John K.

    I ordered the Mediterranean omelette to go. The omelette was hot and I enjoyed the feta cheese and fresh vegetables in the omelette. The breakfast potatoes were seasoned well and were delicious. This is a cute cafe with a nice patio. We received very friendly service. The vibe of the restaurant is chill and casual.

    Sandy C.

    Stopped by for lunch with my besties today,l let me just say, this place was amazing! Many gluten free and vegetarian options. Fresh, seed oil free, creative healthy food. Just the way I like it. Coffee was good and they also had some other coffee drinks that looked good and will probably try next time. Cute patio, nice service.

    Breakfast Wrap and Mediterranean Omelet
    Liz B.

    I had delicious food and a great flat white here! Everything on the menu seemed healthy and the potatos were fantastic!

    Wagyu Loco Moco.
    Valerie A.

    The Shakshuka was good, but not really authentic in flavor. The sauce was not spicy. The tallow fried potatoes were flavorful. The Wagyu Loco Moco was good, however, the gravy was too salty according to my husband. The Breakfast Wrap was good. My daughter said she would order it again. I gave it 4 stars because there wasn't any Diet Coke or Diet Pepsi and the coffee drinks were average. The atmosphere was okay. It gets loud inside and you have to place your order at the counter. We were there the first week they opened and I would try it again, however, I do prefer a restaurant with servers that take your order at your table.

    Mediterranean Omelet
    Stephanie T.

    They have tables and chairs both inside and outside. Many of the tables have shade but not all. I don't feel this is an easy place to do larger groups as the seating is first come, first serve, and the plans scan be rather crowded. You have to order at the counter and then go sit down; they'll take the food to you. There is a bit of a wait for the food. I got the Mediterranean omelette which was pretty good. I did feel the serving size was rather small, and I'm a small person. It's pretty pricey for the serving size as well. The home fries were rather crunchy. I prefer them on a softer side.

    Inside
    C T.

    (4.4 stars) Aura Gardens is a great place to hang out with friends, go to brunch, and to bring your dog to. My family and I went for lunch and really enjoyed our meals. The staff were so nice and although it was very busy today, they handled it so well. 2 dishes that really stood out to me that we got were the lemon ricotta pancakes and the Mediterranean omelette. I thought the pancakes were so fluffy and had the perfect sweetness. I loved the strawberry jam and the strawberries+ricotta cream. The Mediterranean omelette was my favorite. They were some of the best eggs I've ever had. So light and flavorful! Definitely getting that again. My mom got the strawberry matcha latte and thought it tasted like water with matcha powder. She said couldn't taste any of the strawberry puree... Overall, the food is honestly pretty good. Might opt for their coffee next time. The pancakes and omelette were really good! Coming back soon!

    WAGYU LOCO MOCO (wagyu beef patty. caramelized onion gravy, 2 eggs over medium, white rice, and micro greens)
    Scott T.

    place was packed when we stopped for a late Saturday morning brunch. eclectic crowd. the weather was comfortable, and we were able to sit outside. service was engaging and personal -- very interactive, which I appreciated. the nineteen-year-old had the GREEN GOODESS STEAK BOWL (ribeye, baby greens, farro, feta, avocado, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and green goddess dressing). a big hit. the wife-unit had the KALE HASH (poached eggs, kale, sweet potatoes, black beans, bell peppers, parmesan cheese, green goddess aioli, and pico de gallo). another big hit. I had the WAGYU LOCO MOCO (wagyu beef patty, caramelized onion gravy, 2 eggs over medium, white rice, and microgreens). a near miss. a very pleasant brunch experience. looking forward to future visits.

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    The most wholesome food, experience and vibe. Luv it!! Service is great and so welcoming.

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    Good food, greet coffee, comfortable atmosphere! Service was very good. Very unique, interesting menu.

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    Love this place! So glad to have a restaurant nearby that prioritizes quality ingredients!

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