The Cheese Shop in La Jolla isn't a trendy find -- it's a long, delicious love affair. My husband…read moreand I have been slipping through this tiny doorway since our UCSD days in 1989, and somehow it never gets old. We still find ourselves here a few times a month, which is either devotion or fandom... possibly both. And if you know Phil, Dave -- even their dad, John-- then you are among a limited few. Yes, everything on the menu is excellent, but let's be real: the center-cut pork loin on sourdough with honey Dijon is the reason you came. They slow-cook the pork in-house, and you can taste every bit of that care -- tender, savory, just a little sweet, piled onto sourdough that knows exactly what it's doing. It's not just a sandwich; it's a San Diego rite of passage. Do yourself a favor and take it to go, wander down to La Jolla Shores, and eat it while staring at the Pacific like you're in your own personal travel commercial. And don't you dare leave without cookies. The chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies are quietly legendary -- crisp at the edges, chewy in the center, somehow nostalgic and brand-new at the same time. You think you'll just have "one," and then suddenly you're walking back in to buy more. Funny how that happens. If you've lived here awhile, this place feels like home. If you're visiting, this is the sandwich you'll be thinking about on the plane ride home.

Cheese Shop and Sandwiches in La Jolla Shores is super popular with locals and tourists mainly for…read moretheir sandwiches and oatmeal cookies. This shop on Avenida De La Playa, which is the Main Street closed off from cars, so people can walk freely, but parking is a challenge. The cheese shop can't be missed, with the green ivy covered store front. It's standing round only, no seating inside but limited outside seating. You order from the counter and they bring your order to you if you decide to sit outside. I selected the popular sandwich: Turkey, Jack Cheese and Avocado on sourdough bread with every veggie: lettuce, tomato, red onion was all it had. Just baked from the oven were the famous oatmeal cookies in caramel and chocolate, looked so yummy I didn't order any but the guy behind the counter complementary gifted a pair to me, so nice, friendly and cool!! Inside the shop didn't appear clean, I would describe the ambiance as divey. Sat outside and shortly my order was presented nicely wrapped sandwich and warm cookies. Took pics and took a bite and my consensus is that I was not a fan of this sandwich because I really prefer smoked turkey and not plain turkey. The sandwich looked subpar, the layering of ingredients weren't assembled as aesthetically layered as it can be and tasted just ok. My pup usually doesn't like smoked turkey or unfresh meats but she liked this plain roast turkey, which means it's more likely fresh and pass her approval. She also ate the contents of the sandwich sans the bread and onions of course. The oatmeal cookies were a real treat and lived up to the hype, kind of gooey, yummy and good for you...hence oats is fiber! As a cheese aficionado, this shop is not really a cheese shop with no abundant cheese selections. The shop should just be named sandwich shop, since sandwiches and candies seem to be their cash cows. If you're looking for a cheese shop, this isn't the place, but it might the place for a sandwich. Recommend

Deli-icious is a local La Jolla deli shop serving hot and cold sandwiches…read more AMBIANCE Cozy, no frills interior. The exterior seating is in a charming corridor. SERVICE The gentleman at the register was nice and friendly. Wait time for pickup went from 15 to 30 minutes. There was a large group ahead of us. FOOD 3/5 Turkey Avocado Panini: Crisp and warm off the panini press, I expected more flavor from the staff recommendation and more sandwich for the $15 price tag. Comparing my sandwich to those online - I think my sandwich may have had less spicy mustard, less time on the grill to melt the Jack cheese to let the flavors meld. In contrast to my pick, my coworkers really enjoyed their sandwiches: an Italian torpedo and another on a French roll PARKING Street or lot I'll give Deli-icious another try given how much my coworkers enjoyed their sandwiches.

First time visiting and it was delicious! We got the Monster, Italian Torpedo, and TBA, all on…read moresourdough bread. The owners were so attentive to us and so friendly. We will def be coming back.

Yall, it's Christmas and I'm out of town for work. I woke up from a nap starving and decided to…read morewalk on a prayer and see if anything was open for dinner. The corner was putting stuff away but let me in with open arms. They were one of the few places open on Christmas. I walked in and Lisa told me they had 1 Christmas dinner left. 1 meal left at 8:00pm. I was so happy. Got my meal, a drink, and a little dessert. The drawer I got were the TimTam cookies. They remind me of my first deployment when I would make trades for these cookies! I was stoked to see them there due to them not being in the US. Lisa warmed up my Christmas dinner for me due to my hotel not having a microwave. I walked back to my hotel so dang happy that I get to have a real meal and not a beef jerky from the gas station. Lisa didn't seem annoyed and was more than willing to make me feel welcome late at night when they wanted to close. The staff was also away from their family but was so willing to serve me. I got back to my hotel and opened up the food, it was one of the best Christmas dinners I have ever had. I felt like I was home the second I took that first bite. I am so grateful for this corner store. I am here in town for a bit, and I will continue to come to this establishment everyday until I leave.

I stopped in to get a sandwich and potentially some groceries for my hotel room. The sandwich and…read moresalad options were good, and the vegetarian wrap was fresh and tasty! Staff were friendly and helpful. The grocery options are very limited with no prices on many items which seems to be standard at establishments in this area. So...I opted to abandon my quest for fruit and sparkling water vs take the risk of buying a $10 orange. Yes, I know I could have asked about prices here and elsewhere but didn't want to be the stereotypical midwesterner visiting California and constantly exhibiting sticker shock! Anyway this is a great spot to drop in for a carry out sandwich!

Great spot to stop by and grab a sandwich for the beach. They also have plenty of seating in front…read moreand the back patio area. Today they had a live music very chill vibes to relax and enjoy some good food. I got the chicken pesto sandwich. Fresh and filling. Street parking. I loved that they maximized the space and created a multiple businesses on the lot. Definitely coming back to check out the wine patio.

I unfortunately didn't love this place but perhaps I should try another order. I had the tri tip…read moresandwich and it was quite dry and in need of a sauce of some sort like a side of salsa which is how I've normally had them. The yard had limited shade so was hard to enjoy sitting there on a hot midday afternoon. Will try another sandwich for pickup and see if that changes anything. FYI They are doing construction and it's right on a busy corner so parking is pretty tricky.

10/10 would recommend! Sandwich was well made, structured, each component shined in itself.read more

So yummy I will be coming back!! I love it here and the workers are so sweet. Awesome customer…read moreService!!

Great avocado toast. Big enough to share. Pictured is one order of the avocado toast cut in two for…read moresharing. Coffee is good too.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Cute, but slow service…read more Was looking for a place to get some coffee in the area. It was a cute pleasant cafe with drinks and food, and I just got a hot latte to go. The latte was fine, but it took quite a while to come out, although it didn't seem terribly busy. Maybe I just caught them at a bad time, but it didn't leave me with the best impression.

Great selection of sandwiches in an Italian style A regular…read moreplace for me to go Service is good Parking at this location is often challenging though

Great salads and sandwiches made to order…read more Lunchtime is crowded here so get here early and order ahead through the app. I ordered the Thai mango salad. This flavorful and enough for two adults. We also ordered the crispy rice salad with chicken where the staff blended the dressing in the salad for us. Both salads were fresh and not overbearing on the dressing, which I will get again. The chocolate chip cookie for dessert was soft and chewy. To wash this down with the green juice and the strawberry lemonade.

Ike's Love & Sandwiches in La Jolla is a sandwich lover's paradise. The menu is comically large,…read moreoffering an almost unbelievable number of choices -- you could eat here for weeks and still not try everything. The bread stands out immediately, fresh and soft inside with a satisfying, slightly firm crust that holds everything together perfectly. The meats are freshly cut, full of flavor, and served in generous portions that make every bite feel worth it. While the shop itself is small and seating is limited, the quality of the food makes the extra effort to grab a spot absolutely worthwhile. Prices are on the higher side, so be prepared to spend a bit more than your average sandwich stop. That said, the restaurant is clean, well-organized, and easy to navigate -- a nice bonus when you're juggling all those tempting menu choices. If you're in the La Jolla area and craving a seriously good sandwich, give Ike's a try. You'll leave full and smiling. Enjoy!

Ikes has a large variety of sandwiches. They often have collaborations with cool combinations. They…read morehave an app with good rewards and order ahead options. The service is pretty fast as well. They also have good potato chips Zapps brand.

Stopped by hungry after kayaking the caves and was greeted at the front by a cardboard cutout of…read morethe rock lol. After we sat ourselves, a nice waitress came and gave us menus and some water. Music was blasting and the atmosphere was great! We decided on the yellowfin ahi poke bowl (seared ginger scallion style) and paid a bit extra for the load it up! option, which added seaweed salad, avo, edamame, cucumber, and cabbage salad. It was yummy! The ginger flavor was not too overwhelming, and it really came through in the ahi. We also got the carne asada beach bowl, which unfortunately didn't have as much flavor as we had hoped. The portion size was pretty generous and overall the ingredients seemed fairly fresh. Thanks for filling our bellies!

FOOD 10/10 We had the poke nachos , it was fresh, crunchy,…read moretasty. It was so good, I did not even take a picture. Service 10/10 My party was 4 adults/4 kids and the servers were so good about getting our kids food out first. They were patient and def was family friendly. The ceviche was 10/10, Poke bowl 10/10 , tacos 10/10

Food was amazing. Nice robust flavor from the béarnaise…read moresauce on the Salmon Benedict. Waiter was very pleasant. He asked what kind of side of toast did I want with my Benedict, I responded with "oh? There's toast included? Maybe Rye?" And he said "oh no, my apologies, it doesn't come with toast". I must have had a really sad look on my face when I said "oh ok". because he said "you know what, I'll throw in a side of complimentary toast". Anyways, great little niche close to the ocean. Nice light cool breeze. Street Parking was easy to find

This place is really very cool. They had some service issues when I sat out on the sidewalk but…read morewhen I was in the patio inside the restaurant, it was all sorted. My daughter loves their waffles which is great and all but...for $15, you get one waffle. Its a thin one. With a teaspoon of powdered sugar on top. Want another even on the same plate? Also $15. Order 2 at the same time? $30. All the dishes were very good and they have coffee out for you so if you arrive and there's a wait, you can have some free caffeine. All the dishes and the coffee seemed better than what I would have expected in a super touristy area. If its windy out, don't sit outside because the umbrellas blow over even with sand bags on them and I saw one nearly take an old guy's eye out.