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    Il Giardino di Lilli

    4.5 (439 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Lavender latte
    Komal B.

    Il Giardino di Lilli is such a cute little gem in La Jolla! The vibe feels like you're sitting in a cozy backyard with lots of greenery and charm. They have a huge selection of pastries and food options, plus plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, making it a great spot to hang out or get some work done! I tried the lavender latte, which was a little too milky for my taste and I couldn't taste much of the coffee. My friend got the vanilla latte and enjoyed it more, and her toast was really yummy. They also have a bathroom in the back, which is always a nice bonus. Parking can be a little tricky since it's La Jolla, but honestly much easier than the main beach area. Overall, a really cute spot with a relaxing atmosphere. I'd definitely come back to enjoy the space and try more of their menu!

    panino coppa, fresh orange juice
    Ashlee L.

    One of the most aesthetic cafes in La Jolla imo! It's such a cute spot for a weekend brunch with the girlies. The first time I came, I just wanted to grab some pastries to go. The croissants stood out to me, like just look at how beautiful they look. My only concern was that the filling would be too sweet for me, but it wasn't! They used the perfect amount of filling. I tried the pistachio one and the nutella one. I liked the pistachio one because I loved how nutty pistachio paste is. I think it works perfectly in a sweet treat because it isn't overly sweet. But the nutella one was still yummy. The croissant itself was buttery and flakey, so yum! I came back because I really wanted to try their sammies. I ended up getting the panino coppa and subbed the burrata for fresh mozzarella. I loved the spicy kick their house-made spread added. Everything together was delicious. I got the freshly squeezed orange juice too, and it tasted really fresh. It was a little sour though.

    nutella croissant
    Bernadette T.

    Such a beautiful, lush garden cafe, and their italian sandwiches and pasties are so tasty! BUT due to recent popularity, do expect a long line. I came on Memorial Day, so it was quite busy for a Monday, I waited 30 min in line and 15 min for food, plus there aren't that many tables so could be hard to get a seat. I love the setup of the place though, with a beautiful outdoor patio in the plants. I tried the panino all'uovo, the sandwich was very fresh and tasty, with wholesome ingredients. Only improved with some fresh rosemary, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. The proscuitto was so quality and sliced thin. I also got a nutella croissant, which is HUGE. So buttery and flakey and plenty of decadent nutella. I would definitely come back for it! Or any of the pastries, they all look high quality. I also got their iced americano but it wasn't my favorite espresso, and I would prefer the food over the coffee! I will say some pastries will sell out later in the day so they may not have all of the croissant flavors.

    Lasya R.

    Cutest bakery/brunch spot ever!! We came straight from Pilates craving coffee and a sweet treat, and this place definitely DELIVERED. Everything in the pastry case looked so good it was genuinely hard to choose. All the pastries were super well balanced flavor-wise, and the pastry itself was buttery, flaky, and perfectly baked. The croissant especially was sooo buttery and crisp on the outside while soft inside with the perfect amount of filling. The coffee was also rich, creamy, and delicious, and everything came out surprisingly fast even though it was pretty busy. Not a ton of seating inside and it definitely gets PACKED on weekends, but we managed to snag a little table on the back patio which made it such a cute spot to sit and catch up. Overall such a perfect weekend brunch/coffee date spot. Will definitely be back to try more pastries because I was eyeing basically everything behind the counter.

    Pastry case inside
    Shelby S.

    i wish I could give Il Giardino di Lilli 100/10... for REAL! We arrived early afternoon on a Sunday and the line was long - out to the street. If you have the time to stick around though, this place is well worth it and the line moves just fine. We ordered a plethora of things - the nutellino, black coffee, a matcha oat latte, a vanilla bean croissant, an almond tarte, avocado toast (they have GF!), and the panino all'uovo. Every single thing was made with love and delicious - this cost ~$65. For the European girly in me, the nutellino was pure comfort, especially on a cold day. I highly recommend this cafe & will be back! :-)

    Nutella croissant
    siri g.

    I've been here twice now, and my second visit really stood out, probably because I came early in the morning right when they opened at 7am. I was surprised by how busy it gets even on a weekday morning, but arriving early helped me snag a cozy spot inside. There are only about 4-5 indoor tables, but plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the beautiful San Diego weather. The staff was friendly and welcoming, even while managing the rush. The hardest part about this place is deciding what to order, everything looks so good. I don't remember what I got on my first visit, but this time I went with a Nutella-stuffed croissant, and it was absolutely delicious. I also ordered a latte, which was solid. I can't really speak to how "authentic" it is, but I can say it's definitely worth visiting at least once, especially if you're a local.

    Cappuccino
    Melissa B.

    I came back to try the lunch menu here and the sandwich was quite exceptional. I was shocked to see they had gluten free bread options given the authentic Italian cuisine but so happy they did. The egg prosciutto panini was divine and definitely don't forget to ask for the spicy sauce! The one major downfall is that it is extremely slow - I waited in line for 45 minutes and it then took an hour for me to get my sandwich after that 45 minute line. Also, if you're working from here and want anything additional throughout the day, you have to wait in line again which is quite time consuming!

    Amanda J.

    Service was friendly. I ordered the pistachio croissant and the Tartina avocado to go. The croissant was slightly crispy on the outside and buttery soft in the middle, filled with a delicious pistachio cream. The Tartina avocado came with a good amount of avocado, and I liked the pickled onions on top. I do wish it had a little more flavor, maybe something like a balsamic drizzle. Overall, I enjoyed my visit and would like to go back to try more of their pastries.

    Panino Pucci
    Abi A.

    This place is top tier. The whole shop is absolutely adorable. It's slightly tucked off the street so the outdoor seating is wonderful. There is also seating indoors. The staff are sooooo friendly. I got a hammerhead and my husband got the matcha. Both Delicious but the matcha stole the show. I also got the yummiest sandwich it was the panino pucci. Absolutely scrumptious! Highly recommend. Recommendations: Piano pucci Any matcha drink

    Nutella croissant
    Liz B.

    An adorable cafe and brunch spot that is located on a trendy street in La Jolla. I came at around noon, and a lot of the pastries were already sold out! I got one of the last Nutella croissants, and it had a great crispy texture and was absolutely loaded with Nutella. The lavender latte was also refreshing and had a pleasant floral taste. Next time I will definitely try their sandwiches, they look very promising. The line can get pretty long, but they have an efficient system with a window at the side for drinks. It's all street parking, so you may need to park farther away and walk. There is also a farmers market next to the cafe on Sundays, I was able to walk around and explore while enjoying my coffee!

    Pistachio croissant
    Sushant Z.

    Best pistachio croissant ever! Just came to La Jolla for the weekend and stumbled on this cafe with a line of people out the door. Not a lot of heavy traffic in this area so I was surprised to see the line while jogging around. Also, got a delicious lavendar agave latte. Smooth, creamy and not too sweet. Mmmm

    Apple pastry
    Tiffani T.

    The coffee was good but my bf didn't think it had a strong enough taste which I also agree. We also got the pistachio croissant which was good but had more of a pistachio peanut butter taste. We also ordered some sort of apple pastry which was my favorite. Def worth checking out.

    Soggy vanilla croissant
    Jade L.

    I ordered the panino alle verde and vanilla croissant and had to wait 30 minutes for it. I'm fine with a long wait if the food is actually good. However, the food here was painfully mediocre. The panino alle verde was listed on the menu as a tomato and eggplant sandwich with mozzarella and basil. However, it was actually a tomato paste (no actual pieces of tomato found) with small pieces of eggplant sprinkled on top sandwich with a big, cold clump of mozzarella. It was okay taste-wise but charging $15 for such a simple and lackluster sandwich (that one could easily make at home) is insane to me even for San Diego pricing. The vanilla crossiant was so soggy that even the ends were soggy. There was no crunch, no crumbly flakes, just a sad, dense pastry with custard in the middle. The only saving grace of this croissant was the vanilla custard which was creamy, not too sweet, and had a nice vanilla flavor (you could see the vanilla bean specks). However, the custard did not make this croissant worth eating and the only part of the croissant I ate was the custard filling. While I was eating my food, I was surprised at how crowded this place was considering I found the food to be very mediocre. There was a constant line and everyone seemed to be ordering the croissants. I'm not sure if these people were just tourists or regulars whose only reference for baked goods and sandwiches were subway or 7-eleven, but I know that there are tons of better bakeries in San Diego. Even freaking Costco has way better pastries and sandwiches than this place and will not charge you $25 for one small sandwich and one soggy croissant. Note: I found out about this place because I asked A.I. to find "hidden gems" in San Diego. This is what I get for trusting A.I.

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    We actually went to the speakeasy inside ASA Bakery the night before and got the Tokyo Banana…read morecocktail. Once I saw they offered a Tokyo Banana Latte during the bakery cafe hours, it was a no brainer to come back the next morning for breakfast. ASA was easy to find. The line was almost to the door when we arrived, but it moved at a fair pace. They offer a good variety of pastries, matchas, coffees, baguettes, and even some lunch sandwiches. I also love that they stay open later than your typical bakery, so it's a nice option whether you want breakfast, an afternoon coffee, or something later in the day. You select your pastries cafeteria style before ordering your drinks at the register. We got two baguettes, the Spicy Sausage and the Caviar. Both had that crispy, slightly harder baguette texture that gave them a really nice crunch. The Spicy Sausage had a good amount of heat with a savory, meaty filling that paired really well with the bread. If you like fish roe, I definitely recommend the Caviar Baguette. It was buttery with that rich salty umami flavor you get from fish roe without tasting overly fishy. For drinks, we tried two of the seasonal lattes advertised on flyers throughout the bakery, the Blueberry Muffin Latte and of course the Tokyo Banana Latte. These were easily the highlights of our visit. The Blueberry Muffin Latte had a delicate blueberry flavor with a delicious creamy topping that actually reminded me of a blueberry pastry. The Tokyo Banana Latte had a thick, rich banana cream on top with a slightly salty finish sprinkled over it. The banana flavor was noticeable without being artificial or overly sweet. Both lattes were really balanced, creamy, and delicious. After trying ASA at night and coming back for the bakery the next morning, I'm really glad we got to experience both sides of the spot.

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    The cinnamon pull apart bread was so delicious but they start serving it at 11 am and run out…read morequick! Then the strawberry pistachio croissant was so fluffy and soft like the cinnamon loaf bread and the kouign amann is apparently one of their most popular breads. The blueberry almond financier was rly moist inside, rly good and outside was crisp. The cinnamon bun was actually soft and flaky biting into it. Possibly my favorite one. However for the chocolate croissant, I tasted most of the croissant, not much chocolate. Gotta go there early in order to get the breads you want (for the cinnamon pull apart loaf bread it serves at 11 am) but this is one of my favorite bakeries ever!

    Parking is very difficult in this area. Even during the week. Line is usually a block long. They…read morehave exterior seating on their patio. Do not pick the fruit off the vines, they have signs indicating they use them in their recipes. Wait in line, walk inside, order at the counter by pointing at what you want in the case. Card only. Tried: Strawberry pistachio croissant $6.75 - didn't really need the outer glaze was a little odd. Chocolate croissant $6.35 - okay Cinnamon bun $6.35 - this was better warmed up at home. Peach vanilla Tile $7 - good They have a 1% zero foodprint fee added on to all checks. Maybe I just got the wrong things but I wasn't a fan compared to other San Diego bakeries.

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