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    Blue Whale

    3.8 (497 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Kevin E.

    Very busy spot so prepare to wait, but the food and drinks come out fairly quick. Not good for big groups, all little tables, except for one inside. Don't recommend the coffee or at least the banana latte. Matcha was decent. The Cali burrito and the pastor tacos were great! Ube pancakes were good too, not too sweet. Also shoutout to the food runner this morning, she was working hard.

    Max F.

    Great local. Nice little place. Reasonable prices. Good food (not excellent). The blasting music was annoying - way too loud. Probably won't go back, but it is worth trying

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    Jamie M.

    Visiting San Diego for the weekend and saw this place trending on social media, so we had to try it! We were short on time and the restaurant was busy, so we ordered ahead through DoorDash. I can't speak much on the service, but the space itself is super cute and I'd definitely come back to dine in. My partner and I got Iced Vanilla Lattes with oat milk and Vanilla Cloud, plus the Big Wave Burrito with turkey bacon. The burrito was good, but for the price, I felt the portion and flavor were a little underwhelming. Adding the chipotle aioli definitely helped! The latte was really good, a bit on the sweeter and milkier side, but still very flavorful and rich. Overall, it's a little pricey and parking is tight, but we also visited around 10 AM on a Saturday during peak brunch time. I'd come back to try more of the menu, especially their matcha!

    Banana Matcha Cali Burrito
    Emelin V.

    I'm back!! They changed up their interior look and its so cute. I got the same cali burrito and it was delicious and not too heavy. I paired that with their banana matcha which was okay, like a 6/10 felt too milky. The seating here is always rough at around noon. But we walked by again around 2 ish and it was less crowded. A staple if you're near the area!

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    Srihan B.

    The place is very beautiful, I love the wooden seating to the side as well as the surf vibe inside and the umbrella seating outside. I got their special, which was the s'mores latte and the marshmallows were great- it wasn't super sweet so add sugar if you like that and it had a hint of coconut overall great I didn't feel sick after drinking either Service and staff were super nice

    Sarah H.

    Cute aesthetic inside and outside. Food was just your typical breakfast, nothing crazy but solid and reliable. Line can get pretty long on weekends and tables are first come first serve. Food takes some time to come out. Lots of younger crowd here, good for girls brunch! Matcha wasn't very strong, would get coffee instead

    Kelly B.

    Teen picked this place off of Instagram. Drove down from LA and found a line but luckily it moved fairly fast! Got the ube pancakes which were very good but the standout here are the breakfast burritos perhaps, the best one we've had and we've had a lot. Great coffees and drinks too. Really busy but managed to find a table at the last minute.

    Allison S.

    I found Blue Whale on TikTok and was really excited to try it, but unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype. The food was good, but the service and overall experience were disappointing. They seem to have gotten a lot busier from all the social media attention, but they really need a better system for handling large crowds. There was a long line, no clear directions on where to stand, and employees were repeatedly yelling at everyone to line up "along the ramp" even though there wasn't any obvious ramp or signage. If it's your first time visiting, it's incredibly confusing. It's also a first come, seat yourself setup. We ordered our food only to realize there wasn't a single table available, so we were left standing around waiting for somewhere to sit. It would've been nice if that had been explained before ordering. The girl who took our order was especially rude and showed zero hospitality, which set the tone for the rest of the visit. Between the confusing process, lack of organization, and unfriendly service, it just wasn't an enjoyable experience. The food was decent, but not enough to make up for everything else. Next time, I'll just go across the street to the other brunch spot instead.

    Ube Pancakes
    Fernando A.

    My family was spending the weekend in La Jolla Shores, and I wanted to go to Shell Beach to see the tide pools. Low tide was early in the morning, so I wanted to get some breakfast first. A photo of the Ube pancakes at Blue Whale popped up on Yelp and I had to try them. First of all, Ube is the food of my people. My parents would often bring back a jar of Ube from some monastery in the Philippines. Plain Ube is pretty tasty in itself. It's funny and good to see it in different forms now. My next favorite might be Ube ice cream, and then an Ube cheesecake I had. These Ube pancakes were good, but maybe a little too sweet with the amount of syrup they put on it. If you've ever had an Ube donut, it kind of tasted like that with some syrup on top. Would I get it again? Yes, but maybe a healthy dollop of whip cream instead.

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    Katelyn B.

    There is a bit of a line and there is a good amount of seating but it goes pretty fast so if you really wanna sit down, just keep an eye out and take a table as fast as you can but the decor is cute inside good vibes. The people behind the counter were very helpful. Very nice. It was good. I got the best coffee I've ever had in my life here. I didn't even take a picture of it. I drink it so fast. It was a Hawaii honey latte with walnut milk. It was so good. I have no words I want to come back just for this and I would come back 100 times for it. The breakfast was OK. I'm not big on breakfast. Nothing bad with it. Nothing great about it but come for the coffee. Trust me.

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    Michelle G.

    So glad we stopped by here. The food was delicious and came out quickly! So quickly, the seagulls grabbed themselves a slice as soon as the box touched the table (make sure to protect your food ). Everything here is tasty. The staff is friendly & informative. Great place to go before or after your visit to the aquarium Burger & pretzel were my fav

    Jeannie Y.

    There was a pretty long line, and it was definitely hot inside, but the wait was worth it! The coffee was excellent--probably one of the highlights--and everything we ordered tasted incredibly fresh and flavorful. The ingredients felt high quality, and the food was simple but really well done. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, so you can sit outside if you prefer some fresh air. The inside was quite warm when we visited, so keep that in mind. Despite the heat and the wait, I'd definitely come back for the great coffee and fresh, delicious brunch!

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    Allison G.

    Food was good but I would just get it to go. Inside was so chaotic and stressful. Burger was good, but needed a tad bit more sauce because it was a lil dry. Fries were delish.

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    Sugar and Scribe  - Pancakes are fire!

    Sugar and Scribe

    4.3(3.2k reviews)
    0.0 miLa Jolla
    $$
    Women-owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    They who love unicorn maximalist breakfast spots, for you this place was made…read more A rec by a friend's ex, Sugar and Scribe did not disappoint for breakfast number one of a girlfriend get-away in La Jolla. After being sat on the patio and before ordering, we checked out all the merch inside, an explosion of color and sparkle. The indoor seating is a room of inviting, plush, forest green chairs and the walls dripping in white and blush pink flowers. The quote "Cooking is my soul's desire, eating is my heart's calling" catches your eye on the north wall. One of my friend's and I decided to order 2 entrees and split them - the Spicy Shakshuka Sunrise Skillet (2 eggs poached with fire-roasted tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, fresno pepper, cilantro, yellow onion, feta, harissa, cumin, chili flakes, and sourdough bread) and the Windansea Breakfast Bagel (with scrambled egg whites, Irish cheddar, sauteed garlic spinach, and avocado on a Big City everything bagel). That was a smart call because both were amazing and re-orderable. The shakshuka was flavorful but not intolerable spicy hot. The bagel made the sammich. All was washed down with a Cafe Viennese (coffee with honey, cinnamon, and vanilla, a great sub for my usual Cinnamon Dolce Latte from Starbies). The service was great and engaging and not a hustle for us to churn and burn our meal. Would love to return and indulge in some of the retail in addition to some pancake or waffles. I only had 1 bite of the single fluffy pancake that my other girlfriend ordered...quite the tease.

    Sugar & Scribe located in La Jolla, they do have a small parking lot as well as street parking…read more Customer service was AMAZING from our waiter Chris! I can't speak on the ambiance as inside dining was closed and only available on weekends. We sat outside the restaurant under a tented area, that had a nice decor. We only had a slight issue dealing with flies at our table having only outdoor seating available. Next time I would come on a weekend to be able to enjoy inside dining! It was our first visit and our waiter Chris was very knowledgeable of the menu items and gave us great recommendations being 1st timers! Customer service all around was great! As soon as we walked up, we were greeted immediately and sat down shortly thereafter. One upside to dining outside under the tent is we had no problem getting the attention of our waiter or any workers for that matter because it was such close quarters. It appeared they also had some tables set up outside the actually restaurants walls along their porch area. We ordered: The Big Bad Biscuit & Bird - Biscuit was thick and perfectly baked all the way through. Gravy lacked a bit of flavor for my liking, nothing that salt, pepper, and some of their hot honey sauce (that comes with the entree) couldn't fix! Chicken strips were thin but surprisingly not dry for its size, along with scrambled eggs. I enjoyed they did not skimp on the gravy as a good amount gravy is needed for their thick biscuits! Blueberry Love Pancakes - Lemon curd in the pancake itself was a treat but, the real star of the dish is the blueberry compote on top! Bread Pudding French toast - Perfect texture, not too soggy or wet but just enough moistness. DELICIOUS and MUST ORDER Strawberry Lemonade - strawberry flavor stood out and lemonade was not too sour. Nice balance of both flavors! Mango Lemonade - I was NOT A FAN! Unlike the strawberry lemonade, I was not able to taste ANY mango flavor at all! I definitely would be back to try more dishes but, on a WEEKEND, to be able to enjoy inside dining! This location is also a bakery although we were too full after our entrees to entertain baked goods. Definitely a location to consider if you need a good brunch location!

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    Cove House - French Toast with strawberries

    Cove House

    4.4(564 reviews)
    0.3 miLa Jolla
    $$

    Not a negative thing I could say about this place. They seated us almost immediately on a Friday…read moremorning and the service was quick AND friendly. We were seated inside but it still had a nice beach vibe to it. The food...WOW! Everything was cooked to perfection and it was even appetizing to the eyes. I wanted to eat off of everyone's plate, it all looked incredible! It was a local recommendation and it was definitely the right one! Even accommodated for our toddler and infant. If visiting this area again, it will absolutely be on the list. (My table would add that they only had espresso as part of cocktails so drip coffee was the only option, but it was still pleasant).

    This is one of the places that has lots of ratings and a long line, but it really was worth it. I…read morecame in for the crab stone Benedict because that is their top rated item, but I quickly found a ahi tuna taco (3) with grilled pineapple when I ask the server which one do you recommended (thinking definitely the signature crab stone Benedict) she actually said that the tuna tacos and grilled pineapple was her favorite! Honestly, the price was going. The flavor was way better than what I had expected. I subbed the chips for potatoes and asked for a side of the chili Benedict gravy, which was the best decision you ever made the best gravy I've ever. Some kind of chili gravy (not spicy) was the perfect dip for the side roasted potatoes

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    Shorehouse Kitchen - Pork Carnitas Chilaquiles

    Shorehouse Kitchen

    4.3(2.4k reviews)
    1.4 miLa Jolla, La Jolla Shores
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    Food was outrageously good - eggs Benedict were perfect!! Mimosas with guava juice outstanding…read more Great service too!

    I'm giving this place five stars because, usually, it's a great experience. This time, though,…read morethere were a few things that were a little off. First, while we were waiting for our table, we were told that the coffee near the check-in area was complimentary while we waited. When we were seated, we brought our coffee cups with us, only to find out later that we had been charged $5 each for our coffees. We didn't say anything, but it definitely didn't leave the best taste in our mouths. So double check your bill if you pick up a free coffee while waiting for your table. One of my favorite meals here is the risotto Benedict. It was still good, but unfortunately, it didn't taste quite as good as it normally does. After we left, my stomach was very upset, and I ended up having to make an emergency stop at the La Jolla Shores bathrooms before heading home. Our waiter was also a little slow. It took quite a while for our water to give us water after a long walk on the beach and then our bill took forever as well. On top of that, the waiter commented "Impressive" because I had finished my entire plate. I had been fasting for 24 hours, but regardless, I don't think commenting on how much a customer eats is really appropriate. It was just a little strange. Anyway, just a heads-up. I'm sure I'll come back, and hopefully everything will be back to normal and great as usual!

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    Duke's La Jolla

    Duke's La Jolla

    4.1(4k reviews)
    0.4 miLa Jolla
    $$

    Having visited Dukes in Hawaii and Malibu, my expectations were not too high given the off street…read morelocation of the entrance. Boy was I surprised! A fantastic view overlooking LaJolla cove and the BEST SERVICE with the spirit of Aloha from each employee we met! It was just before 4pm and we popped in after shopping on our first day visiting from Phoenix. Because the dining room doesn't open until 4:30, we went upstairs to the bar area. There were PLENTY of seating options both inside and on the outside patio. There was ample shade outside but we opted for the high tops at the bar. The bartender Shaun/Shawn served us and was super professional! We shared a Cesar salad with Chicken (thank you for the info on the proteins Shaun!)- and the all-famous coconut shrimp which did not disappoint. All in all this is a great location, with a fabulous view and outstanding service and I highly recommend for drinks and appetizers if you're in the area! PRO TIP: go ahead and spring for the $35 12-hour ACE parking just around the corner- it's worth your sanity rather than driving around like the Griswalds in London looking for a parking space. Don't be cheap- that's a great rate for LaJolla!

    Duke's was a must-visit during my recent trip to San Diego, and it did not disappoint! I had heard…read morethe food was great, but the views might have been the biggest standout. If you go, definitely sit on the rooftop...the views overlooking La Jolla Cove are spectacular, and you really can't beat the vibe. We came with a large group and ordered a little bit of everything, so it's impossible to name all of our favorites, but the ribs were absolutely divine. And you're seriously missing out if you don't get the Hula Pie for dessert! The Ahi tuna plate was good, but I preferred the chicken plate. The taco appetizers were tasty, though pretty small, while the nachos were a generous size and loaded up with toppings. The cocktail menu was also fun & creative. Everyone in our group seemed to love what they ordered: the Kiwi Mojito was a surprise favorite, with several people ordering a second. The Mai Tai & Honi Honi were also delicious. It's definitely on the pricier side and very popular with tourists, but I think the views, vibe, and overall experience make it worth it. Service is quick and friendly, but do beware of seagull attacks-they're vultures!!!!! A beautiful spot that I'd happily visit again!

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    Destiny Coast

    Destiny Coast

    4.3(228 reviews)
    2.4 miLa Jolla Shores, La Jolla
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    We are giving Destiny Coast 10 out of 5 stars! Our waiter, Kevin Hart (Yes you read that correctly)…read morewas absolutely amazing and served us so well. After a delayed, long flight from the East Coast to San Diego this was our first stop and we could not say more about the amazing food and how welcoming they were. We were really close to their last seating and they still were able to accommodate us and offer us our first meal of our anniversary trip. Not only was Kevin absolutely incredible and a generous host, our food was amazing. For appetizers, we had the tuna and the salmon belly which was so fresh and flavorful. For dinner, we had the steak and short ribs with the smashed potatoes which were all absolutely divine. They were so great with my gluten allergies and providing gluten-free options, and checking into any accommodations that we needed. Drinks were fabulous and cannot recommend this place for some amazing food and a great atmosphere and views. Unfortunately, we missed the sunset by a few minutes but we were able to see some spectacular ocean views and have a wonderful meal at the same time. Thank you to everyone at Destiny Coast for making our first night in San Diego so special! Can't wait to go here again for dinner!

    went to this place for brunch with some other single ladies. A refreshing change from the last two…read moreweeks where i was constantly with my married friends, which is also amazing, nothing against the marrieds, love them just as much! it was just a nice change is all. Was so fun as always when i get together with this crew. Food is good here, i had the wine country sangria salad with chicken was good Friends had a breakfast burrito and omelet they said was really good. Really nice view and i love a good view! Fun day with the sweetest people. def recommend Destiny Coast!

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    Fresh baked Cinnamon Rolls, Croissants, and Patries daily...

    Destiny Coast - Patio Bar - Specialty Cocktails, Curated Wine List, perfect location to meet friends for drinks

    Patio Bar - Specialty Cocktails, Curated Wine List, perfect location to meet friends for drinks

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    Cody's La Jolla - scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, grits and coffee

    Cody's La Jolla

    4.2(2.2k reviews)
    0.3 miLa Jolla
    $$

    We've been to Cody's a few times now, and every visit has been consistently delicious. We arrived a…read morebit before lunchtime and were seated right away. The views alone make this place worth visiting - you're literally facing the ocean, with a nice breeze coming through. It's such a relaxing spot to start the day. Our food came out incredibly fast. We ordered the steak and cheese eggs, the chilaquiles, the bacon cheddar omelet, and of course the French toast - everything was so good, but that French toast deserves its own shout-out. Soft, flavorful, and just the right amount of sweetness. Parking can be a bit of a hassle, but there's 2-hour street parking around the area if you circle a bit. Once you're seated with that ocean view, it's totally worth it. Definitely a must-visit for breakfast or lunch if you're in La Jolla. Great food, great service, and incredible views.

    Cody's has one of the best rooftop views in La Jolla! It's also right in the heart of La Jolla so…read moreparking is super tough. There is street parking as well as paid parking so just be aware. Love their layout- so breezy and spacious. Lots of patio seats, but those get taken right away. The inside is just as nice. Their windows are all open and is on the second floor so you get the nice breeze & view of course. The food was pretty good here at Cody's, although nothing really wowed us and at that price point, it definitely should have wowed us. I had the Cody's Omelet with mushroom added [$25 +$2] This dish was sharable! The Omelet was good and you can tell they use fresh ingredients. Came w/your choice of potatoes or grits. The table also shared their "award-winning" french toast [$22] which was mid at best... IDK why it was "award winning." The little crumble on top was good? But there wasn't nearly enough to enjoy with every bite. My sis got the grits and she said it was pretty bland so good thing I went with potatoes. Our waiter was chill, no complaints there. We definitely have had better brunch. The view hits different, but the food didn't.

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    Brockton Villa Restaurant

    3.9(2.3k reviews)
    0.5 miLa Jolla
    $$

    For a moment, I was about to give a 4 start rating, not the 5 I ended up choosing, because a 5 star…read moreshould be amazing, reserved for the truly unique. But, I decided on a 5 because, in the more than 30 years that I have been dining at the Brockton Villa, I've never had a bad meal, nor a marginal one, they've all been spot on. It's easy to enjoy the perch on the side of the hill, with an immediate view of the Cove and the further views of the Shores, Glider Port and on a clear day, Torrey Pines. What comes with that view, is the smell of nature, and on Tuesday, it was stronger. It didn't interfere with our meal. The wait staff are all friendly, experienced, and approach the table appropriately. I can't relate to a setting where the server is there every couple of minutes. I tend to eat there more for breakfast and lunch, dinners less commonly. The menu is diverse enough for 2 picky eaters to always find something fantastic. On Tuesday, I had the clam and crab chowder and it was superb. I grew up in New England, the epicenter of chowders. I am known amongst friends, for the many chowders that I make at home. The salmon BLT is a recurrent favorite, as is the basic breakfast, tweaked to your preferences, with a wide array of protein options. Always grateful for knowing, without question, that a guest in town will enjoy a meal there.

    Im going to be perfectly honest this was by far one of the worst dining experiences I've had just…read morein general but what made it worse was that we visited this place while on vacation. The family was pretty excited to try this place out and by the end of the meal, every single member of my family (all 5 people) were angry. The service was horrific. We came during lunch, they were not particularly busy and we were seated within 5 minutes. Let's start with the food. I ordered a $25 Wagyu burger and it was unseasoned. Not under seasoned, UNSEASONED. The patty was overcooked. I asked for medium rare and it was well done to a point where it was not even remotely enjoyable. This $25 burger did not come with fries, it came with a very small bowl of salad that had no salad dressing. The wrap my wife ordered was mediocre and lacking any flavor. The shrimp inside was good but everything else was bland. The one thing that was good was the seafood chowder. It was excellent. Very flavorful and rich. The best tasting thing at our table were the children's tater tots and the clam chowder to be very honest. Now onto the service. The service is arguably worse than the food. The waiter looked annoyed to take our order but what is egregiously worse than that is that in our entire time sitting there eating our food for more than 45 minutes, our server (or any member of the wait staff) literally did NOT come back once to check on us or ask us if the dishes were good or to give anyone water refills (we ordered a coke and that was not refilled the entire meal). I want to reiterate, we literally did not get a refill of our waters or the coke we ordered 1 time the entire meal. Our waters were empty 10 minutes into the food arriving but because no member of the wait staff came by to check on us, we resorted to drinking out the water bottles we brought ourselves. We tried to flag down a member of the wait staff 3 times and after, my wife just said 'let's just try to get out of here as soon as possible. This is ridiculous'. I also want to be clear, we were not in a separate room or in the corner, the door of the restaurant was visible, the bar where they serve alcohol was visible from our table. The wait staff just chose not to check on us and ignore our hands in the air trying to flag them down. They came after more than an hour to drop off the check without saying anything to us or ask about how the food was. We were so angry by that point we did not even bother to ask for a refill of water or coke. We just wanted to leave as soon as possible.

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