Great place excellent place!!! Excellent owner and bartender and great service hope you all come and have fun read more

Nature Forward Socal Bistro - Great and delicious treat - French Near Me - San Diego, California

Excelente servicio y ambiente muy agradable, la comida una delicia. Los platillos son orgánicos.

Food is very flavorful, and their scones are the best! I have only come for breakfast but will be back to try what else they have.

First visit, craving an omelette after most breakfast places had closed, found Nature Forward on Yelp and decided to give it a try. Reviews here assert they have been open for a while, banner out front said "grand opening" so I'm unsure if there was a management/ownership change or that has been up for a while. Place was incredibly clean and staff were very friendly, I would definitely come back again. Some observations and constructive feedback: the menu (both physical on table and QR code for digital) has a lot of ambiguity that staff couldn't easily answer. For instance: "daily mimosa specials" (you had me at mimosa) but I asked my waitress who asked someone else what kind of mimosas (a lot of back-and-forth to see if we had regular OJ for that). I can't tell you how much I paid but it was delicious. I asked what fruit came in the "fruit bowl", the answer I got was helpful (banana, blueberry, strawberry, there was surprise melon) but here on yelp it claims to be a parfait, after I ordered the waitress told me it had yogurt and granola (sure why not), what arrived was fruit with granola on top (I would have skipped the granola). A fruit cup or a side of fruit would be a welcome addition to whatever is supposed to be in that, but it was tasty and I ate it. The grilled banana bread (sigh): something I've baked a million times and enjoy many different ways, had a lot of streusel mixed-in and on top - it was good but the streusel diminished it, too much of of a good think maybe. The honey butter on side was a little thick to spread but good, the strawberry jam was great but never something I'd spread on banana bread. I would have put it on my sourdough toast that came with the omelette, but that came without the toast. Let's discuss the omelette which tasted great, back to my menu confusion, it says "BYO omelette with 3 fillings" and lists no fillings, so I had to ask, and was told "just about anything you could imagine". A list would have been helpful. I went with cheedar, bacon, and peppers - my go-to is a greek (spinach, tomato, feta) I don't know if they had spinach or tomato but no feta so I didn't ask. The omelette comes with potatoes or slaw, I didn't want potatoes so I chose slaw, after ordering they were out of that so I chose spring mix, then was told that was not an option. A side of fruit (for less than the $12 I think I paid for that) would have hit the spot but I told them I had already ordered plenty and the omelette was fine solo, expecting it to come with the sourdough toast. Again: the food and service were good, I will definitely be back, but I think the menu could be clearer or the kitchen could either limit people's choices (eg we have these 4 kinds of omelets) or post ingredients/options on the wall (chalkboard like the one out front?) if they change frequently. read more

Nature Forward Socal Bistro - BYO Omelet, Roasted Banana Bread, Simply fruit parfait, mimosa - French Near Me - San Diego, California

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First timer here and it was a lovely breakfast. I am always looking for new places to try so I stumbled across this Bistro. I ordered a breakfast burrito with rosemary potatoes. This was very yummy and surprisingly left me feeling light. I didn't feel heavy after eating the burrito and potatoes. It's a fresh and farm bistro so everything tasted amazingly fresh. I love the salsa that came with it too. It's $17.00 for this meal, but I think it's worth it. I was definitely fulfilled and energized for my day. I ordered to go so I didn't dine in and check out the Bistro, but from a glance, it looked really nice. Definitely photo op worthy. Also looked very clean. I'll have to dine in next time. The service was wonderful and felt inviting. My order was made quick which is always a major plus. read more

Nature Forward Socal Bistro - French Near Me - San Diego, California

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La Jolla has been needing a place like this. Nature Forward SoCal Bistro brings together incredible food, a welcoming atmosphere, and outstanding service in a way that's hard to find. Every dish we ordered was fresh, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. You can tell a lot of care goes into both the ingredients and the execution. A special shoutout to the owner Daniel for creating such a fantastic dining experience, and to the entire staff for being friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. This has quickly become one of my favorite spots in La Jolla. Highly recommend! read more

This is the most freshest meal I have had in a while from a dining location. Everything is made to order and everything inside it is fresh. I got it to go, on pick up the staff was super nice and accommodating. When I went to pick up the vibe was real clean and wonderful at glance. Next time I'll take the time to sit in and enjoy it the ambience rather than get to go. read more

Nature Forward Socal Bistro - Breakfast burrito with rosemary potatoes - French Near Me - San Diego, California

Small bistro but good eats. I enjoyed my bacon and egg croissant that came either rosemary potatoes. The interior design was cool. They have coffee roast bags on the ceiling. Some outdoor seating available. read more

Nature Forward Socal Bistro - Bacon and egg croissant - French Near Me - San Diego, California

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This restaurant keeps changing ownership and rebranding under new names, yet the actual establishment stays exactly the same. Even with all the constant turnover, the menu itself barely changed. When i got my food order, it didn't fully reflect the description or the ingredients listed (or the picture). I visited recently for breakfast, and the avocado toast was served on plain white, Wonder Bread-style bread. That is really something a restaurant shouldn't be using at all for avocado toast. The place was also empty, which is never a good sign. Overall, the experience just didn't meet expectations. My two friends weren't happy with their dishes either. I probably won't return here read more

Amazing experience from start to finish! Nature Forward Social Bistro offers some of the best breakfast and brunch in La Jolla. Fresh baked pastries, incredible coffee, healthy menu options, and outstanding customer service. The food was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and the staff made us feel right at home. Highly recommended for breakfast, lunch, coffee, and fresh bakery treats! read more

Food was awesome! Owner was super sweet and made our visit memorable! Will be back when we are in the area read more

Nature Forward Socal Bistro - Nutella Crepe - French Near Me - San Diego, California

I have been coming to this location for many years and I've seen owners come in and out, and yet I always find myself coming back. The food has always been good, the chef from the previous owner works here as well so the quality is amazing. Soft jazz/lofi music along with a warm cup of Mexican mocha is a great way to start the morning. read more

Nature Forward Socal Bistro - French Near Me - San Diego, California

The food and drinks are absolutely amazing, but the service is outstanding! All the servers are very kind and attentive. This is my favorite spot for brunch by far! That ambiance is also so cute! read more

Nature Forward Socal Bistro - French Near Me - San Diego, California

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What a great bistro ! The owners Dan and Myrna welcomed us in. Received great service . Their espresso, banana bread and almond croissant was delicious! read more

Nature Forward Socal Bistro - Almond croissant and espresso. - French Near Me - San Diego, California

Sad this place relented to new management/owner. I used to really enjoy it! I was only one of two customers (the other one only had a drink). The lone waitress did not know what kind of wine they had. Neither did she know the Seafood of the Day. I wound up w/an anonymous red & ordered off the menu. The party of 10, who came 10 minutes later, jostled my table as if I wasn't even there. No one came to provide me an out of the way table, just a glass of their putrid $5 wine (which I refused). Half hour later, no dinner, no checking on me. Everyone made me feel invisible as The Lone Diner. Never again!!! read more

Nature Forward Socal Bistro - Linguini alla Diavolvo - French Near Me - San Diego, California

Went to find a cute, GF friendly brunch place to catch up with a friend around UTC and we hit the spot! The waiter was hilarious with his deadpan delivery and the interior of this place is absolutely gorgeous. I ordered the OZ Shakshuka-- super yum, I added the potatoes into my dish to give it a perfect combination of texture and balance to the savory flavors. Unfortunately they were out of bananas for the Fraise Crepe that we ordered (GF), so the chef added extra strawberries instead. The filling was strawberry jam instead of dulce de leche, but for a gluten free crepe my roommate said it was adequate! The fries that came with the Crepe Madam were delicious-- be sure to ask the waiter for a side of ketchup to go with it. Overall we spent around $70 including tip for 3 people. I'd definitely come again for the ambiance and to try out their drinks next time! read more

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The first time we attempted to visit here we couldn't find it. Called and they were renovating with an opening date in a couple of weeks. We were in the area again and decided to come back for a visit. Small little tiny bistro, absolutely love the theme and decor, nature leaves (my fav!) The menu is a bit overwhelming, but that leaves plenty of options for everyone. Our first time dining here we wanted a quick bite and ordered the Classic Benedict to share with oven baked house potatoes with a side of bacon. I ordered a fresh squeezed orange juice and hubs got a lemonade. Our second visit for drinks we ordered fresh squeezed orange juice and a strawberry lemonade. For brunch I ordered a half sandwich and soup combo - Croque Monsieur with French onion soup and a side of fries. Hubs got the Short rib Benedict. We have loved everything we have ordered each time we visited. I can drink endless fresh squeezed orange juice! The Benedict's are always a good choice. The half sandwich and soup was perfect! The Croque Monsieur was delish and perfectly paired with a cup of French onion soup with a side of salty shoestring fries. Tried the hubs short rib Benedict and it was rich and hearty. He loved it with his extra avocado and bacon. They use fresh ingredients. The restaurant is clean. Staff are friendly. It can get warm inside with the warmer months with that you can sometimes be dining with pesky flies. Very annoying. It can get busy and the tiny two tops are very small to be able to order multiple items. I do like that they have pastries right up front and also hand made pops! I will have to try a pop on my next visit. Enjoy! 2025: 17 read more

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Great food amazing atmosphere, new ownership! Our local spot where we go every Friday! read more

Nature Forward Socal Bistro - Yogurt desert - French Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was looking forward to trying this new place on Saturday morning when they opened at eight. I arrived with my friend and the place was dark. They did not keep their hours which then forced us to find an alternative. Even one of their wait staff was left waiting to even be let in the door and seemed as perplexed, seems like they're not serious about being in business. read more

We loved it! The owner is super kind and interactive with guest! I ordered an omelet, 10/10! He even made a custom tea for my friend who lost her voice. If ever in the area , we definitely will be stopping again. read more

Nature Forward Socal Bistro - Menu - French Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is wonderful! I was looking for something European to take my mother out for brunch. When we searched, I found this place which seems like its tucked away in La Jolla. When we arrived, this plaza has a small town feel. Upon walking in, we were greated by the friendly staff. While we waited for our table, we reviewed the menu and saw some eye catching items. You can view the picture and description on what was ordered. Food here is delicious. Simply put. We shared several dishes, two entree and a dessert, which was more than enough. Upon finishing our meal, all three of us were in agreement that this is a place we need to revisit and try other items on the menu. Love the friendly staff btw. Made the expirience so much more enjoyable. I would love to visit here next time for a cup of their delicious coffee and pastry sometimes. Great job team! You have something special here. :) read more

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We wanted to try a brunch place with healthy options and dog friendly. It wasn't too crowded for a Sunday when we arrive but they were short handed that day so the service was extremely slow. They apologized for the wait and even gave us a 20% discount. The food is actually very good but portions are on the smaller size especially for the price point. read more

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In town to visit our son and he brought us here for breakfast Early on labor day. The food was good and the service was fine. Only giving 4 stars as they were out of cream and ketchup which I found crazy for a breakfast and coffee spot. Our orders all came with fries and they had no ketchup. Seems weird to me! read more

Food is good when it's correct and doesn't take over an hour to come out. The menu is all over the place and they get rid of great dishes and change it. They had all the ingredients to make pancakes they used to have on menu but said they couldn't just top regular pancakes with jam for us ‍ Coffees came out wrong and they are constantly short staffed so service takes a very long time. read more

Wow talk about the slowest service EVER! It's a Tuesday morning at 9 am so not a busy time at all. Barely any people here. We got sat right away then given water 5 min later and that's it. The waitress never came back! The place is practically empty and the service still sucks! Really unfortunate since the menu looks good. They need to train their staff how to make customers happy and actually do their jobs right. Can't imagine how it is on a busy day. I would rate zero stars just on the customer service. Horrible! Don't come if you are hungry cause you will never get fed. read more

Ordered the crepe madame and the wild mushroom toast. The young lady who was waiting on us was kind and also seemed to very overwhelmed even though there was maybe 10 people total in the restaurant. It took over 30 minutes for the food to come out and the crepe was cold and completely the wrong order. Everything else was hot and good. She apologized and said she would expedite the new food. We remained patient. Another 30 minutes went by and we felt like she avoided our table knowing we were getting impatient. We called her over and she said she thought we didn't want the new order put in. Over a hour wait for a crepe with an egg on top and it never came. Overall, I left frustrated and hungry. If you've got time to kill, this may be the place for you. Don't expect fast service. read more

I was on the hunt for a new GF (gluten free) friendly breakfast spot after my usual place stopped serving their ricotta corn cakes. I love hosting friends or grabbing weekend brunch with my local crew, so I was excited to try Nature Forward for the first time especially after seeing their gorgeous outdoor patio online. Unfortunately... things went south before we even sat down. I checked their Yelp and website before coming both said they were open until 3 or 4pm. We arrived at 1pm, well within that window, but were immediately greeted by a waitress with a hasty demeanor who first told us they were closed, then switched to, "Only you two?" and instructed us to order right away. Not exactly a warm start, but fine we already had an idea of what we wanted. We ordered a breakfast burrito (mine, with a gluten-free tortilla) and a chicken Caesar wrap (my fiancé also opting for GF). Each GF tortilla was a $3-4 upcharge, so our meals came out to around $20-21 each. Pricey, but I'm willing to pay for quality. The food came quickly, but for that price, I was expecting something more memorable. My burrito was basically eggs, tomato, and bacon in a tortilla with salsa nothing special, and honestly, I've made better at home. My fiancé's Caesar wrap had grilled chicken stuffed in straight off the heat, which made the tortilla soggy and the salad inside wilted. The textures were off and it wasn't pleasant to eat. By 1:40pm while still finishing we were already being asked if they could take our card for the check. Between the inconsistent closing times (the door says 3pm, Yelp says 4pm) and the rushed service, it left me feeling anxious instead of relaxed on what should have been a beautiful Saturday morning. Giving 3 stars because the area is lovely, parking was easy, the patio is beautiful, and the space was clean. But for me, the food, service, and rushed vibe don't justify the price I won't be returning again. read more

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Even when busy short staffed and overwhelmed the staff here is still smiling, on point and still delivering good service. read more

Nature Forward Socal Bistro - The Sandy Beach and the Chardonnay are amazing - French Near Me - San Diego, California

Michelle L commented previously about the slow service. I was actually there when she was and she told us but we decided to wait. We did go inside and ask whether they were going to wait on us and they came out a bit later and the service was ok but not the greatest. So Michelle actually should have at least asked them what was going on instead of going off in a huff like she did. Especially since she thought the food sounded good. I would still go back and give them another chance. read more

We walked in and they weren't busy. The staff is super nice but the food is not San Diego degree food. Good music. Waited too long. Now I come to yelp and see yelp marked this as permanently closed! This is concerning. read more

Tips: New business started here Jun 2024 but photos from previous one are still listed for this listing, disregard them. New decor with relaxing ambience. We were here for Sun lunch and the place was packed. Service is great and food was delicious. We ordered crepes and fritta. Will go back to try other items on their menu. read more

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This is a place of many mixed messages. The menu is quite large for breakfast and lunch and very well documented where an item is vegetarian or gluten free. It even tells you is there is an up charge for something out of the ordinary. The food was tasty . The omelet was fluffy and good, but the rosemary potatoes were cold. The ratatouille was very good and the salad had a nice light dressing. The coffee was good, but no one offered a second cup. Half and half was requested, but we received milk instead. When questioned about it, the waitress said she would check with the kitchen, but never came back with an answer. The menu stated that the London Fog tea had steamed milk and honey. When I received it, there was plenty of foam, but no honey. The server needed to take it back to have the honey put in. It was better, but different than any other that I have tried. A typical London fog has earl grey tea, vanilla syrup and steamed milk. This was a bit disappointing. The service was a big challenge. The server who took our order was good and helpful. He knew what he was doing. The other server (her first day) was not doing a good job at all. She was nice and kind, but unprepared for this kind of service. She definitely needs to be trained. The last item is the price. There are many, many breakfast and lunch places in SD. Paying over $50 for two people is outrageous. There are excellent places in the area where the cost with tax and tip is less than $40. Many of them have loyalty clubs which give you discounts in their reward program. They need to look at the competition and get more in line with them in their pricing. read more

Nature Forward Socal Bistro - BYO Omelet - French Near Me - San Diego, California

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A very cute place to grab a bite! Tried the Lorraine Quiche and the SD Summer Smoothie. I liked the quiche but the fries were surprisingly really good. Smoothie was fine, didn't really stand out to me for how much it cost. No one was at the front when I came in so I guess you just go in and take a seat wherever. It's very clean and quaint. Parking is very easy. I'd definitely come back again! read more

Nature Forward Socal Bistro - Quiche Lorraine - French Near Me - San Diego, California

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The inside is beautiful, very aesthetically pleasing!! The menu is vast which made it hard to choose what to eat with soooo many different options. I will say the service is a bit slow, it's a small place so it's understandable, but I loved the blended horchata, and we added espresso to it and it was delicious!! I did not like the matcha at all, I don't recommend ordering it. We also tried the chilaquiles, they were okay... but our server was the sweetest and I love the vibe!! I would definitely come back just to hang out and get the horchata drink again read more

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Had been wanting to try this place for a while since it's in our neighborhood but have to leave a review to warn people. It's very small and cute inside, but we waited 1.5 hours from sitting down to get our food, and this included a smoothie. It was sadly so understaffed. The breakfast burritos were very small for $17, the potatoes were undercooked and soggy, the French toast was also small and soggy, and the smoothie was in a wine glass, and very small for $10. Overall, bad quality food, overpriced, and extremely slow service and understaffed. I think this place is a good idea, just executed poorly. Would not recommend trying this spot. read more

It might be an off day so this review may not be 100% accurate. The layout of the dining room is pretty good, with sunlight coming in naturally. However, here are details of the whole experience: 1. The restaurant was not full but indoor tables are pretty much 80% occupied. Pretty comfortable seating and it's not too loud. 2. Nothing was mentioned of unavailable items before ordering. Only when the order was made, the waitress said the item was unavailable. This happened twice. 3. Very long wait on receiving the food. Other tables also complained of the same issue. 4. Ordered the angus burger with potatoes because french fries were out for the day. Angus burger was dry, and the potatoes were lukewarm. We received hot potatoes after asking to warm the existing potatoes. read more

THIS RESTAURANT IS OPEN! The Manager explained the social media people he paid to update his YELP posting indicating he's reopened haven't done it yet! I went there yesterday (3/10/26) with a friend for her birthday and we both had a delicious brunch. I had a delectable quiche with salad; my friend had avocado toast with rosemary potatoes, and an almond latte. The restaurant has a new interior, with more space between the also-new tables. I recommend you try it!!! (You'll notice there are other recent reviews from 3/6 and 3/7/26.) read more

My food was so good!!! You can taste how fresh the food is and got super excited about my Bluberry scone. Definitely, stop by here if your looking for food that makes your tummy happy read more

My party and I arrived here around 9:30am, so there was no wait at all. Service was fast and responsive. We were seated quickly and ordered our breakfasts in a timely manner. I have no complaints on service. I ordered the buttermilk pancakes. I was surprised there was no syrup with it when it arrived. The strawberry spread was delicious with the whipped vanilla cream on top. The strawberries and banana toppings were delicious and ripe. However I found the pancakes themselves not very fluffy and were slightly dry. They were alright but not impressionable which is disappointing because I had high hopes for the pancakes. 3.6/5 We also ordered a honey citron tea from the pot. I personally found the tea too sweet and diluted my drink with water. 2.5/5 Otherwise I found the breakfast very hearty and filling. The menu had plenty of options and hope that if I come back here, perhaps I'll enjoy my food more. Much thanks to the quickly responsive and kind servers who allowed my party to stay for awhile and catch up. The ambiance was pleasant for conversations and the place itself felt very classy, coastal, and calming. read more

Nature Forward Socal Bistro - Buttermilk Pancakes - French Near Me - San Diego, California

A cute little bistro tucked in the UTC Renaissance shopping complex. The staff is warm. I grabbed a cold brew and it was not bad. The store also sells some unique health forward snacks. Food seems pricey. read more