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    Gold Finch

    4.2 (103 reviews)
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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Brisket dip sandwich with warm smashed potatoes
    Julie K.

    Food was amazing! An unexpected find in an office area that's just moments from Torrey Pines. Our hotel room wasn't ready so we went looking for food. Based on other ayelp reviews we stopped here. Had an incredible brisket sandwich and grabbed a lemon bar for later. I only regret that we didn't have time to go back and try something else.

    Out door seating
    Rocky R.

    This place is more than a cafe. It sits in between two commercial buildings and I did not expect the food to be this good. We split a coon salad that was unlike any other I've tried. This was fresh cut chicken breast not the normal deli meats. It was just very fresh and delicious down to the homemade croutons.

    Orange fennel salad with an add on of hard boiled egg.
    Liz L.

    New Year, new you is what they say. And that means making friends with salad! It was easy because Gold Finch makes a delicious orange fennel salad. Greens were fresh, a nice light dressing. And I had a lot of good energy afterwards. It's a well designed space. I like how you order at the counter and they bring it to your table. Very convenient and yet you still get good service.

    Cobb salad
    Trisha A.

    Gold Finch is the perfect place for a business or casual lunch on a weekday. They're only open Monday-Friday during brunch hours 9 am-2 pm. It's absolutely beautiful and has indoor and outdoor seating. They keep the doors wide open so it has an open air feeling. Amazing on a sunny day. It's located in the business area of Torrey Pines. If you can't find street parking, there's parking in the structure. You can walk toward the building, go up the elevator, and Gold Finch should be right there. You order at the counter, they give you a table number, then you can choose any seat you want. Their menu mainly consists of breakfast and brunch items, salads, and sandwiches. I've been here twice, and I have ordered the Cobb salad every time. It comes with chicken and all of the scrumptious toppings that you'd normally find in a Cobb salad - lettuce, blue cheese, bacon, avocado, tomato, pickled onion, and croutons. What's unique about this place is that they use a champagne vinaigrette, which is sooooo refreshing and light compared to a blue cheese dressing. It's truly the best Cobb salad that I've ever had. I even started making a copycat version at home! The people I've gone here with have gotten sandwiches which includes a side salad of your choice. The sandwiches looked so good, and it looked like enough food to split in half and save for later. The workers are awesome and helpful. If you need suggestions they are happy to recommend. The inside area has a section with a bunch of unique products that you can purchase. Honestly I wish Gold Finch was open on the weekends. It would be a great weekend brunch spot.

    Entrance
    Joyce L.

    Sleek, modern Jewish delicatessen located in an office park filled with glass high-rises, and it totally works! It's casual in that you order at the counter and take a number, but service is unexpectedly attentive once seated - place settings appear quickly, along with a water carafe, and then of course your nom-noms. I felt quite virtuous ordering a healthy kale salad, but the menu description and website photos seemed to suggest a more substantial amount of toppings than what I actually received. :( I enviously side-eyed my dining companion's brisket French dip until he took pity on me and shared - now that bad boy was fire! Loved the accompanying warm crushed potato as well. Pro tip: dip *everything* in that delicious jus!

    Pastrami
    Krypton C.

    Food: Solid 4-star food option in a business park, that I could visit again. I tried the pastrami sandwich, potato salad (rather than garden salad or crushed potatoes), and cold brew with salted maple syrup. Pastrami sandwich - big portion (hence $20+), the bread had a nice fluffy yet bite to it, the freshness from the cucumber and right amount of horseradish balanced the fatty and smoky meat, and the aesthetic of the plating shows great attention to detail in crafting the sandwich. Only concern is the pastrami is reheated which dried out the meat. Sides - the pickle was surprising, not your typical sour or sweet flavor and not your typical crunchy one either; quality potato salad, that i might've liked more than the sandwich even, as it was fresh and tender and spiced well. Drink - I like the Dark Horse brand of coffee and they made it well, however I did not taste the salted maple; was it forgotten during crafting the drink? Service: Ronny (excuse the spelling) was just the most friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Despite cafe vibes, he checked up on all the people eating in, while manning the register and even making beverages. He also brought the modern to the tradition of this type of food. Food came out pretty quick and looked great! A place to try if you work in the area or happen to be in the area, as they are only open breakfast and lunch hours. Atmosphere: Simple and clean aesthetic to the interior. They also have outdoor dining, where I saw a cute frenchie lounging. There is a large stand of snacks and goods to be purchased that I thought was obstructive and took away from the spaciousness. For a Sunday morning in a business park, there was quite some customers enjoying the food, mainly couples and full families as well.

    Rugelach
    Courtney O.

    The businesses and golfers in this area are SO lucky to be in close proximity to such a delicious modern Jewish deli. Parking in this business park area is easy and the restaurant has counter ordering with both indoor and outdoor seating options. It's super cute and chic and perfect for a group brunch or a business lunch. The real star of the show though is the food. Wow! The food was so flavorful and absolutely delicious. It was compelling enough to make me want to drive all the way back to eat it. They have some classics but are really taking a modern spin on things. For example, I enjoyed matzo-quiles. Think: chilaquiles, but with matzo crackers instead of tortilla chips. The spices and flavors used were absolutely fantastic. I also indulged in a delicious potato knisch and chocolate babka. Yum! Husband got the BLAT and it was also packed full with delicious flavors. The food here is incredible and with such limited Jewish deli options, this place really levels it up with such interesting and unique options.

    Gold Finch lies beyond these doors.
    Ari R.

    Gold Finch is a super cool modern Jewish Delicatessen is a super cool science park area in Torrey Pines. It's in an office building but there is really easy parking in back or on the street. Gold Finch does every thing to perfection, latkes, brisket, Reubens and so much more. All the classics, elevated and with a modern sensibility. I had them make me a turkey Reuben. It was beyond. Just incredible and the potato salad is divine. They even have a little shop with kitchen goods, books, etc. They also have tons of bakery on display. Just gorgeous. Gold Finch is a unique, unexpected, hidden gem. Make the effort to go often. You will be blown away.

    Vibe
    Haylee M.

    Came here as part of a Yelp Elite event and so glad I discovered the place! A real hidden gem. Such a pretty aesthetic vibe, nice open space with lots of lighting and outdoor seating as well. I took food to go but while I was there I saw the portion sizes on the food they were bringing out to other people and everything was massive! Such giant sandwiches with so much filling inside. Almost too good to be true. We got the Loaded Latke with Poached Egg on top and it was just beautiful! I have no words. Latke itself was so flavorful on its own, and then the labneh and broccoli rabe and pickled onions on top were really really nice together. Everything was needed and everything was in the right amount. (Asked for no mushrooms and extra broccoli rabe instead) Realized that the menu had said caramelized onions, but we got pickled onions instead. I wonder how the caramelized would be. Definitely need to go check it out next time.

    Bacon, egg, lettuce, avocado, tomato bagel. Honey cinnamon latte
    Emily H.

    What an adorable and trendy breakfast/lunch spot! I came here for a study session prior to finals week and what a great spot to work. Lots of open seating both inside and outside. Free underground parking and a super clean bathroom attached to the office building the restaurant is in. Service was very attentive and kind. Food was great! No complaints and I will definitely be back to try the latkes because they looked amazing

    French dip
    David Z.

    This place absolutely blew my mind! Came here excited to see that they had just opened up. It's located within a biotech plaza so the crowd is meant to be for employees looking to grab a tasty breakfast or lunch. Ordered the French dip and a coffee. The sandwich was massive! I could only finish half. The beef was so tender, this became one of my favorite spots for French dip. The interior was really nicely decorated. I loved the vibe of this spot. I've already recommended my workmates to try this spot for lunch.

    Menu
    Angela M.

    Gold Finch is now my top 5 favorite breakfast houses in San Diego. It is a hidden gem tucked inside the business district at Torrey Pines and I absolutely love the ambiance of the restaurant. It is tastefully minimalistic and reminds me of the modern minimal Japanese interior designs in Japan. The owner put a lot of heart into every piece of the furniture and platings. This is a perfect place to go for dates, business meetups, etc. Food wise, it was amazing. The sandwiches were HUGE. They are super generous with the food and you will not walk away hungry. My favorite was the French dip brisket sandwich. The bread was so fluffy and soft and the au jus dipping sauce was perfect. The meat was also cooked to a delightful medium rare. I got a side of their hot potatoes and they were roasted fingerling potatoes. Everything was absolutely delicious. Furthermore, their coffee was delicious too. It was not acidic, perfect medium bodied. The staff were very friendly and attentive. While you do order food at the counter, they will serve you food at the table and make sure to refill your beverages for you. I can't wait to come back to try their other menu items!

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    Awesome pastrami. It is easy to make a mediocre pastrami. It's hard and takes skill to make pastrami like this.

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    Expensive but good. I would only come if someone else is paying. Had the pastrami sandwich it as good not worth $20 + dollars though.

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