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.

I'm gonna say this upfront, the flies ARE RUTHLESS here. Be warned…read more Now to the actual substance.. wife and I ordered the scripps bagel, the steak and eggs, and a single blueberry pancake to share. Steak and eggs: Funny enough, potatoes were my favorite part of this. Steak was okay - not really seasoned enough but the texture was good. Eggs are eggs, so nothing super special. Scripps Bagel: Taste was decent. I think it's more a personal pet peeve, but I really dislike when sandwiches don't hold structure. This thing just feel apart with each bite. Maybe it was supposed to be open face, but I feel like bagels contradict a fork and knife. Either way, flavor didn't really outweigh the frustration of a disintegrating sandwich. Blueberry pancake: This was our favorite. We loved the denser texture and the slight crisp around the edge of the pancake. The blueberries tasted fresh too! We loved pancakes where you don't NEED syrup, and this one hit that spot. I do want to say this rating was slightly influenced by the environment. I swear every bite was coupled with at least one hand swipe to get flies out of the way. We had three dishes in between us and we couldn't leave one unoccupied for more than 10-15 seconds without having to swat some flies away. We gave up towards the end because we couldn't eat fast enough. Tough day I'm guessing but this experience won't "fly"

Came here with the family while on vacation. Very family friendly, and the food was incredible. I…read morehad the Avocado Smash (toast) with smoke salmon. The bread was amazing, as was everything else. Everyone loved their food. I also had the Green Devotion drink, which tasted... very healthy. Wouldn't get that again, but not sure if it's possible to make somethign that healthy taste good :)

Brunch is something we take seriously, especially when in La Jolla. We went to the Cottage to have…read morethis brunch experience, which I would say was full of great vibes and good service. The food was just okay in my opinion. My friends got different entrees, so I will just talk about what I got: - Pork belly benedict - the eggs benedict were good, but the pork belly was tough and hard to chew through, not as tender as I expected. I will say, the meal overall was pretty flavorful and the cottage potatoes and hollandaise sauce saved it a little I'd try something else if I came back to visit, since the rest of their menu looks promising! Parking is rough around this area as there are a lot of other popular brunch spots, so you might want to get here early on weekends; we went on a weekday at lunch so parking wasn't too hard to find.

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

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!

Shorehouse Kitchen is a popular coastal-casual brunch spot in San Diego known for its scratch-made…read moreAmerican comfort food and dog-friendly patio. Conveniently located a few blocks away from La Jolla shores. It's the ideal spot to grab some breakfast or lunch and head to the beach! Bobby (our server) was great. Greeted us with a smile. Made some great recommendations. And checked in on us periodically to make sure we had everything we needed. The vibe was definitely busy and upbeat with a relaxed beach-style atmosphere! The covered outdoor patio was the perfect spot for me and my friends to bask in the San Diego sunshine and enjoy some good food! I ordered the Angus Short Rib Hash Brown Potato Cakes with Braised Beef 7/10. Unfortunately, I wasn't wowed by this dish. It definitely lacked a bit of flavor. My wife ordered the Caramelized Tahitian Vanilla Bean French Toast 10/10! Now this is a dish worth trying! The Tahitian Vanilla Bean- chefs kiss! But the real highlight for me was the Lilikoi Mai Tai 11/10! This tropical cocktail featured a classic rum base topped with a distinct, tart-sweet honey-liliko'i (passion fruit) foam. It was an absolute gem of a drink! I didn't think anyone could replicate the famous Monkeypod recipe! Shorehouse just did!!!

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!

I enjoyed my Seafood Pot -- it was like an Hawaiian cioppino, with coconut milk broth instead of a…read moretomato-based broth. The jasmine rice soaked up the coconut milk broth nicely, but I did wish there were more pieces of seafood. I was not a fan of the Macadamia Nut Hummus. It did not have the creaminess of most hummus. Rather, it was like a bad hummus topped with chopped macadamia nuts. For dessert, the hula pie was like a tall cookie-n-cream ice cream cake...it was okay. It was served straight out of the freezer, so it was rock-hard to spoon through. It also did not taste fresh, as if it had been in the freezer for weeks. When I received my check, their credit card machine automatically suggested to tip 20%, 25%, or 30%. Service was fine, but I don't like restaurants that pressure customers to automatically tip a minimum of 20%. It's restaurants like this that do not pay their servers a decent wage and expect customers to chip in for the difference. The outdoor tables had nice ocean views, for what it's worth.

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!

My team at work decided to check out this spot for lunch. As soon as we arrived, finding parking…read morewas relatively easy and it was complimentary. We were seated immediately and got a beautiful table over looking the ocean. It was a bit sunny but a much needed vitamin D dose. They require you to place the order at the counter. Being a vegetarian, I did request them to highlight the veggie options. Luckily, they had a vegetarian exclusive menu! I got the heirloom tomato, stone fruit and burrata sandwich with a side of truffled chips. The food came out relatively quickly. My food looked spectacular! My colleague got the scrambled eggs. The presentation was top notch. The sandwich itself had an interesting flavor. The mishmash of pesto, burrata and tomato was delicious. I did wish that there was some protein in the sandwich, given the high price. The focaccia bread was crisp. The chips were a good addition. My colleague enjoyed their dish too. Overall, we had a great time! I highly recommend checking out this spot. It is a bit pricey but worth the views!

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 wasn't bad, but overall I'd call it pretty average. I…read morehad a Bloody Mary, which was fair, and the All-American breakfast. My wife had an omelet, and both of our meals tasted good, just nothing particularly memorable. My buddy ordered the burger, though, and I have to admit that looked really good. Service was good, not over-the-top or anything, but definitely better than average, especially considering how crowded the place was. The restaurant was packed when we were there, and sitting outside it got pretty hot and crowded. You do get somewhat of a beach/ocean view, which is nice, but parking around La Jolla is a pain. We ended up paying $25 just to park. For two breakfast plates and two drinks, our bill was right around $100, then another $25 for parking. At that price, I expected a little more from the overall experience. Nothing was really bad, and the service was good, but between the price, crowds, heat, and parking, I'd say the value is a little below average. It was a decent breakfast, just not a place I'd go out of my way to rush back.

We love Amber & Kate so much. They take care of us every time we visit…read more Shore Rider is a must.

Top notch services - super friendly and helpful... Food was…read moregood, especially the tuna poke nacho Ambiance was great - we watches a few World Cup games there...like the breezy indoor outdoor setting

Travis was excellent!! We were thankful they could get our large party seated. The succulent wall…read moreis incredible

Really enjoyed this place! The environment is probably my favorite part -- having some drinks, good…read morefood and watching the sunset in La Jolla is hard to beat. Food was really good and the churros were DELICIOUS. Definitely don't skip those. Also huge shoutout to Gian, our waiter. Super nice guy, attentive without being too much, and just made the whole experience better. Great vibes, great sunset, good drinks and even better service. We'll definitely be back!

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.