Il Giardino di Lilli is such a cute bakery/coffee shop in the La Jolla area…read more My party ordered an assortment of croissants and beverages. Croissants were buttery and flaky; the jam maybe only filled 2/3 of it though. They have two water dispensers off to the side. Their water is flavored and is actually really good. I think it's more unique than their drinks lol. Very aesthetic outdoor seating. Limited indoor seating. We came on a weekday for brunch and it was pretty busy. Street parking not bad for a weekday.

We got the white mocha oat milk lattes, which were pretty light and more milk-forward. I personally…read morewish they were a little richer. This place gets PACKED -- we came on a Saturday and the line just kept growing. That being said, it's such a cute spot with a European/Mediterranean feel. The plates and utensils are adorable, and all of the pastries looked amazing. We also got the Coppa panini and almond croissant. The panini was honestly better than I expected -- the cuts of meat tasted fresh, and overall it was a really great sandwich. It reminded me of something I'd get in Europe. The almond croissant was also really good and tasted authentic, although the butteriness was a little sweet for my taste. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the food and atmosphere!

LOVE this place so much. My boyfriend and I are now regulars. Great food (excellent…read morevegetarian/vegan options), coffees (he gets a London Fog and loves it), homemade salsa and organic pesto sauce are amazing, nomnom potatoes, avocado salad, all good stuff. Most of all I love the chill atmosphere, comfy courtyard/patio, cozy indoor nooks with bookshelves - I sometimes bring my laptop to work there on the WiFi and enjoy the shady plants and vibe. They are very dog friendly and we adore the nonstop parade of doggies!

This is a quaint spot for breakfast-brunch. 2nd time here and it did not disappoint. The coffee was…read morevery good and flavorful. I don't usually order a breakfast burrito as they are often bland and require gobs of salsa for flavor. Not here! From the first bite to the last, no added sauces needed, however, their house-made salsa is incredible. You could put this salsa on a piece of cardboard and it would be amazing. We are not from SD but visit often and this will be a regular stop for us now. Thank you!

this cafe serves up great specialty lattes -- love their roasted black sesame latte and matcha with…read morecream on top! they were both on the sweeter side and I would've preferred less sweet, but the coffee/matcha flavors were still strong. the staff were extremely friendly and personable! there's only a few seating inside, would recommend taking out to the beach and soaking up the sun!

iced strawberry matcha w/ whole milk was overall ok, not the best I've had but also not the worst…read more Kinda milky and couldnt taste the matcha that much. Matcha cream on top tasted better. Otherwise is a very cute small coffee shop with very friendly service! Limited seating inside & outside.

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.

This bakery provided great service in making my colleague's special order 60th birthday cake…read more Adorably shaped like a mini keg on the outside, the cake was so much fun to behold and made an excellent centerpiece for the dessert table. While the snickerdoodle interior had good flavor, however, it was a bit dry. If only the cake tasted as fantastic as it looked!

What a great place! Delicious food, varied menu, good vibes, cleanliness and excellent service!…read more The owner of the place, Mojan, is so nice! She allowed me to build myself a fruit smoothie and a panini according to my wishes. Everything came out delicious! I really appreciate her flexibility, not every place allows the customer to make changes or request things that are not already on the menu. My smoothie was made with banana, dates, blueberries, milk and ice. I had the panini on a sesame bagel, with mozzarella, cheddar, basil pesto, tomato, fresh basil leaves and fried eggs. The panini was served to me with their homemade salsa and it was a perfect addition to the panini. My husband had the roast beef panini and devoured it in minutes without leaving a crumb. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The tables and chairs outside are high. The place is minutes walk from the ocean. This is definitely a place to come back to!!

The Cashier was really helpful and nice, food was great, and the feel was on point and welcoming…read more Orders came out quick, and everyone was all content. Great place, would recommend.

I got the Balsamic Breakfast sandwhich and it did not disappoint. I am allergic to nuts so the…read morenut-free pesto was appreciated. Plus they made it easily distinguishable that it WAS nut free. I ate it too fast to take a picture 10/10

I came in here to support a woman owned business and try a new spot. It was also empty inside so…read morethe no line was great for me. I ordered a Mexican mocha and the turkey cheddar bagel sandwich. The coffee was okay, nothing special. The bagel was good. I liked that it came on a jalapeno cheddar bagel and the aioli on it was good too. I like the variety of their menu. The service was okay, nothing special. Plenty of seating area compared to nearby coffee shops. Overall it was okay.

Just wanna say this is my favorite coffee shop in La Jolla\. Everything is delicious, the baristas…read moreare literally artists, and the food is amazing\. But my favorite part, by far, is the people\. I love Emma, Nada, and Calvin--they're the best\. They're honestly the reason I come here every day\. They make me laugh every single time, and they're just such funny, beautiful, genuine people\. They have the best energy\. The only thing I'd change is the music, it gets repetitive Thank you! LOVE YOU ALL

Calvin and Maya are the sweetest humans!! So kind and such great energy love parakeet! But they…read moredon't have WiFi! :/ and like no outlets so can't work here for too long

The young gal working on Tuesday 6/30/26 had the best customer service…read more We didn't know what to get and were going over the menu for a bit. After we chose our drinks, she asked how we liked it, how strong we wanted it and what kind of milk and then proceeded to make recommendations. I ended up getting the Lavendar vanilla iced matcha and Frank got the mocha. Both drinks were incredible! This is such a cute little coffee shop right outside the plant store.

Update on my review:…read more My second go around I finally got to see the shop open and woww ! It's seriously such a gorgeousss outdoor coffee shop. The whole place feels peaceful and welcoming the second you walk in. I ordered a 20oz hot mocha w/ oat milk and added an extra shot. Even though the coffee flavor wasn't super strong, the mocha was bomb! It's something I'd come back for and the service alone makes the place worth visiting. Owner was super sweet ! One thing I really loved is the cup sizes because most coffee spots don't offer 20oz option, so this made my coffee day complete. I also got to try the banana muffin and it was a 1000/10. It had the cutest handwritten message on it which made my day ! Such a small but super sweet, thoughtful touch. Such a beautiful, peaceful spot to come relax, read and just enjoy life for a bit. Parking is available too which is nice!

Cute hole in the wall coffee shop/cafe/bakery. Prices are reasonable! You can take to go or eat…read moreoutside. The inside can get packed with walking traffic. You order at the front. The cashier lady was very sweet and friendly. The shop seemed family owned. A large hot Vanilla Chai and lemon bar came out to be $11 rounded up. Everything was very delicious. They other bakery selection and a fridge with meals.

Stopped in to B&B for a mixed berry smoothie at 9am. It took about ten minutes to be ready. I…read morereally enjoyed it as it was fresh & not too sweet. Service was fast & friendly and the price for the medium smoothie was very reasonable! A few of the kids who were with me were disappointed because they ran out of cinnamon rolls, but otherwise, they were happy with our little snacky stop. Plenty of outdoor seating as always. Street parking. Peace.

Beautiful cafe, a long line but the service was great and the food was ready quickly, overall it…read morewas super good

Quaint eatery for brunch. Order and take out or they bring to the table if you're dining in…read more Indoor and outdoor seating available. Few tables are able to accommodate larger groups (had 6 in our group). Cali burrito (4/5) solid burrito, rib eye had good flavor and the tortilla was nicely toasted and held the contents well. Chicken tenders with fries (4/5) exactly what you think it is. Mango smoothie (5/5) Very refreshing. ample free 2 hr parking around the neighborhood