Cutest bakery/brunch spot ever!! We came straight from Pilates craving coffee and a sweet treat,…read moreand 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.

i wish I could give Il Giardino di Lilli 100/10... for REAL!…read more 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! :-)

The vibe, eclectic cozy travel cove. Music, today was a bit r&b chill pop. Laid back and not too…read moreloud. Plenty of places to sit and table space inside and outside. Service was great, everyone was nice and attentive. Got an iced Matcha Latte with oat milk and lavender to sweeten. Powdered. I give it an 8, I've had much worse matcha's, but also a bit better. Next time I come I want to try the coffee, because it looks to be their forte. Love the Colombian trip wall con una mascota preciosa. Also got a gluten free muffin, looked rough on the outside, but absolutely delish once unwrapped. Flavor was blueberry, and it was filled with them. The muffin was moist and not grainy like some gluten free ones can be. Not overly sweet, but still with plenty of berry deliciousness. All in all a wonderful stop with enough character to cameo in a 90's rom com.

The Flower Pot Cafe & Bakery is such a cool, eclectic spot. I love coffee shops that have character…read morerather than the newer modern minimalist ones, and Flower Pot really keeps that old-fashioned, cozy coffee shop feel. It's cozy and unique that makes it the perfect study spot! There's plenty of seating, and it's conveniently located near a bus stop, which makes it easy to get to. I'm not totally sure about outlet availability, but it's still a great place to settle in and get some work done. To note, the coffee itself is just okay, and unfortunately the almond croissant wasn't very good when I tried it. That said, the atmosphere is really what makes this place worth visiting. The staff is also pretty nice and welcoming. Overall, come for the great study spot more than the food or coffee.

Robert was great!! Service was amazing! Coffee was delicious!! Nice calm environment on a sunny dayread more

This is my favorite coffee in La Jolla! Service is really good and there are great vibes. I come…read morehere almost every week and have never had any issues, and staff are super friendly. Overall great experience!

Aloha Yelpers,…read more Reviews can be subjective and often just reflect how we felt in the moment--sometimes good, sometimes bad. As a business owner and someone who frequents a lot of establishments around the world, I'm always paying extra attention to how different brands and teams operate. After being a regular at Parakeet for the last 6 years, I felt inclined to finally write a review, based purely on appreciation for the all-star team at this location (Kayla, Janelle, Neda, Hailey, Regina, Michelle, Calvin, and all the cooks crushing it in the kitchen daily) and everything they bring to the community. BIG VIBES & Customer Experience Biggest one on the checklist. The energy is always on point from the second I walk in to the second I leave. The entire staff is friendly, welcoming, authentic, and genuinely cares about making the experience top-tier. Also worth noting, they're up at 5 AM to open at 7 AM... which is already heroic. On top of that, this location gets its fair share of entitled, unfriendly, and straight-up rude customers (I've seen it firsthand on the daily). Even then, the ladies and Calvin handle it with patience, professionalism, and still keep the good energy going. That shit is not easy. Attention to Detail Regina and Hailey run a tight operation day to day. Their attention to detail and consistency is honestly unmatched. I've been to plenty of spots around the neighborhood, and no one has it as dialed in as they do. They are also better dressed than other managers in the biz. BIG STYLE POINTS Problem Solving I've watched this team navigate everything--broken equipment, unhappy customers, clogged toilets (lol), bad weather, and difficult delivery drivers yelling at them through Google Translate. And they handle it all without missing a beat and staying composed. Meanwhile, I've seen other places completely implode in similar situations--blaming each other or arguing instead of solving the problem. Not the case here. Always solution-oriented. Extra props to Janelle for unclogging the toilet and Kayla for chasing a grasshopper out the door when it jumped on a table. Yessahhh Consistency Food and drinks are always consistent--fresh, well-seasoned, proper temp, and clean presentation. The cooks are back there working hard but still somehow having a good time while pushing out orders for both dine-in and delivery. The girls and Calvin on bar are always crushing it. Espresso is never burnt, matcha is smooth (no clumpy, low-tier stuff), and the latte art is always on point. Shoutout to Neda, Hailey, Regina, and Calvin for keeping things fast and high quality. Cleanliness Everything is always clean, smells good, and actually put away where it belongs. No shakshuka stains on tables, no scone crumbs everywhere, no sticky coffee floors, no overflowing trash cans--things that, somehow, have become the norm at other nearby spots. All in all, I never leave reviews, so the fact that I'm writing this says something lol. Hopefully whoever reads this--regulars, upper management, or owners--recognizes that this all-star team is what makes this Parakeet location special, and a big reason it continues to bring GREAT VIBES to LJ LET'S GET THEM A PAY RAISE!! Mahalo, Brady

My favorite Parakeet Cafe in San Diego, the best service ever; I love their food and ambiance here…read moreas well! Huge shoutout to Janelle, Regina, Kayla, and Calvin for always making me feel special and taken care of when I come in! I'd recommend this spot to everyone I know! Thanks for your hard work guys!

The moment that I stepped into the store is very amazed, and very elegant is very quiet, however is…read moregiving me the most calm and enjoyable time ever with my friends and families. The customer service is incredible. It's almost feel like the friendship and have no distant even we are the stranger and met the first time. I enjoy every moment of Amy The team master not helping us to educate us about the Trà history . And of course, the matchA is incredible. There's also with some unique drinks that they offer us. I highly recommend this tea shop for everybody to come not just for the tea but also. For the atmosphere and for the layers knowledgeable in history of the team master.

I would like to give a shoutout to the employee named Stephanie. From the moment I walked into PARU…read more(this was my first time here) she did an amazing job educating me about all things matcha. She is so knowledgeable about tea and had an answer for every question I threw at her. She even gave me a tour of the gallery of tea farmers and demonstrated how to properly whisk up a bowl of matcha. I left with a new bag of matcha to try and newfound knowledge of the world of tea. Thank you Stephanie and team!

Tiny coffee and pastry shop with outdoor seating. I got a pistachio latte after the La Jolla run…read moreand it was delicious. Not sure if it had much caffeine but really loved the pistachio taste. Really great and sweet baristas. They were hustling to get everyone's orders.

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.

Was walking around and decided to stop here for a drink. It was such a beautiful spot to sit and…read moresip! I want to come back to enjoy it more!

I came here craving a nice, refreshing smoothie on a hot summer day. The cafe is cute and the…read moreflavors, but only one of our drinks was cold, which was super odd since both drinks were under the same section of the menu! The Green Mango power smoothie tasted really fresh, but came out room temperature. I totally get that the fruit and greens might be fresh, never frozen (great in theory). However, I would at least expect the homemade mango juice to be chilled and/or ice to be added to make the drink a little cool at $10. We still LOVED the energy booster. It leans heavier on peanut butter flavor than chocolate or espresso, but it's fantastic, filling, and, of course, refreshing thanks to the ~chilled~ almond milk. Love the quality overall, even though it might not be my go-to when the heat is killer!

I wanted to try this place because I kept hearing how awesome it was. Everything sounded great…read moreabout it, the location, aesthetics, food, beach vibe, and service. What do you know I was able to find parking in La Jolla easily. It just so happened I turned on Fay Street which is another busy street in La Jolla, and someone was backing out of their parking spot, so it was meant to be. I walked a short distance to Kline street which was the cross street of where "Blue Whale" is located. At first, I felt like I was not going to try it here because of the line of people and people everywhere outside and a long line inside the place. I decided to wait because I did not know when I would be back. When walking in, the vibe is cute, casual, and beach themed. The music is energizing and happy too. I placed my order with a friendly cashier and told her I wanted it to go because all the tables outside and inside were filled. But, someone was getting up from their table and I quickly walked over to snag the table inside. I had a cute, small table up against a window. Again, another sign I should try it. I ordered a sugar-free latte and avocado toast with an egg on top for added protein. Guess what, my food arrived in five minutes. Shannon, the manager brought it to me. I was so impressed how fast the service was and the friendliness here being so busy! She runs this place so professionally and efficiently. She is super friendly also! The rest of the staff the cashier, waitresses and waiters were also accommodating, friendly, and helpful too! Shoutout and Kudos to the chefs who create such deliciousness with the food. And, kudos to the baristas also who make such flavorful drinks. You all ROCK! The avocado toast with egg was incredible! So artistic with the presentation and the flavor was pit of this world DIVINE! The coffee was superb! I i understand the hype here! They deserve more than 5 stars! Whether you are a local or visitor, "Blue Whale" is a must! Outstanding in every way! #yelpsandiego #sandiego #lajolla #lajollacalifornia

Like many others, I was excited to try this place after seeing it on social media…read more What they didn't show online is how packed this place can get on the weekends, when I came on a Saturday afternoon the line was out the door and wrapping on the street. Even if you end up getting through the line to order, there doesn't seem to be a guarantee that there will be a table for you as seating was relatively limited. I ended up getting a to-go order since I didn't want to wait in line, but was a bit disappointed in the food given the hype. The California burrito was good but could have been more flavorful and the fries could've been crispier, and the mango sticky rice matcha was great in concept but the matcha flavor could've been stronger in execution.

Food was great and staff was very friendly but my dad got the sausage and eggs so don't get that…read morecuz it's a total rip off the sausage Patties are very small and the eggs were across the plate from the sausage patties so only order the sausage and egg if you're not hungry or just need a light snack but I would recommend the eggs benedict and hashbrown even though they don't come presalted you need to add your own salt and it's very filling

Their pizza is amazing!!!…read more Got the GOAT! Fresh, great quality ingredients, and simply Devine!

Amazing food and funky flavor that's great for a chill brunch. The service was impeccable and we…read morehad an amazing experience.

Only one person working at the time. Expect longer wait times. I grabbed an ice mocha. Was more…read moresweet than I expected. Price was above average but expected since you are close to the beach. Tables need to be bussed and was not as clean.