First visit, craving an omelette after most breakfast places had closed, found Nature Forward on…read moreYelp 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.

Went in for brunch on a Sunday and was seated quickly. The place was very aesthetic and cute, but…read moreunfortunately the service was very poor. They seemed earnest but simply incompetent unfortunately. When ordering, the server got confused multiple times, and kept coming back multiple times to confirm our order. One of my friends had an allergy to avocado, and asked multiple times to remove the avocado from her chilaquiles, but when it came, there was an avocado right on top. The server apologized and said it was the kitchen's mistake, but just took the food and took it off instead of making a new one. Which I guess was preferred, since the service was also extremely slow--it took about 45 minutes to get our food. Luckily my friend is only mildly allergic so she just scrubbed the avocado off her food herself. Also for some reason, they kept bringing our food out one at a time, and very spaced apart to the point where one of us had finished their food and we still didn't have the rest of our food. AND they didn't bring silverware or napkins out once, and when the person who got their food asked, she said oh sorry and brought out a single fork. Then finally when we all got our food we had to wave them over and ask for silverware again. Now on to the food: I'd say it was a solid 3 stars. Nothing special. The presentation was nice but I was definitely disappointed. My triple club sandwich was supposed to be on sourdough bread but it kinda just tasted like white bread and ham that you could get in a plastic deli container from a grocery store. Everyone else at the table said their food was just fine too. I also ordered an horchata "latte" and it just came out as cinnamon milk. I guess I should have clarified if it came with coffee. Overall, I'm not sure if this was an off-day and I don't like writing bad reviews, but this was truly such a confusingly poor experience that I had to document it.

I'm so glad I stumbled upon Daffodil Cafe - truly a hidden gem tucked between business buildings!…read moreThe girls working here were the absolute sweetest. They recommended the banana latte with cinnamon foam, and wow, it was actually SO GOOD. I ordered the soyrizo burrito to-go. If you're eating outside the cafe, I'd suggest asking for your sides to be packed separately - the fruit wasn't as fresh by the time I got to it, but the burrito was super flavorful and delicious! Next time, I'll be asking for extra salsa because it's just that amazing. I can't wait to come back and try more drinks and pastries ((: So cute and aesthetic, perfect for a work date!

If you're looking for a great little brunch place you should come checkout Daffodil Cafe! It's a…read morevery neat little cafe decorated with daffodil wallpaper and balloons! The food is very good with a decent amount of options. The staff was great, very friendly and courteous. There's plenty of parking in the parking structure that you can get validated. We came here for my daughter's birthday which she looked up and wanted to try. Definitely a great choice. We had 2 hot matchas, iced matcha and a drip coffee for our drinks. We ordered Bacon Burrito, Avocado Toast, Lox Toast, Classic Breakfast Sandwhich, Roasted Veggie Farro Bowl and a Coconut Chia Pudding. Everything tasted great and portion size was perfect. Once again, if you are looking for a cute little cafe withbgreat food come on by to Daffodil Cafe!!

With so many options at the UTC be sure to check out Queenstown Bistro for some chill patio dining…read more This location is pretty much all outdoor with coverings for shade and a bar. But the ambiance is serene even though you are in the middle of a town center courtyard. Really nicely decorated. First if you like a Wagyu burger try their Wagyu Double Smash. Really good. They don't have fryers here so the fries are actually potato wedges but they are tasty. Drink menu looked impressive and lots of other patrons were enjoying fun looking brunch drinks. Service was friendly and helpful. I will come back to try more things.

Terrible place if you have stroller or babies. Such a rude staff. Don't guide you properly and then…read morekeep making you move to make more space in already terribly cramped place. First time ever doing bad review for a place. Didn't have courtesy to say sorry for inconvenience when we stood up to leave. So rude.

Awesome spot located right in Torrey Pines amidst a ton of biotech companies. This places massive…read moreand has amazing indoor/outdoor options available for seating. Pretty simple California fresh Menu with salads, sandwiches etc... great service!

Joya Kitchen is a restaurant serving organic farm-fresh menu items…read more AMBIANCE Modern, spacious inside and outside SERVICE Friendly, helpful FOOD 4/5 CLASSIC BURGER all natural beef patty, cheddar, seeded bun with self serve toppings bar: sliced red onion, lettuce, tomato, house made spread

It was a beautiful day and we had an out of town guest. He loves golf but didn't have time to golf…read more So we decided to take him to dinner at The Grill at Torrey Pines. The view was amazing. I chose it for our guest. I knew I'd find something on the menu as a vegan option. I had read they were accommodating so I didn't worry and knew it would be great. I saw a few items labeled vegetarian and I asked what recommendations the server had for vegan options. She told me what was easy to be vegan on the menu and she offered to check with the chef. She came back and gave me more options, which was nice. The dinner menu is different from the lunch menu. I think the lunch menu had a falafel burger and a quinoa vegetable dish. So, for dinner I decided to have a southwestern kale salad without cheese and sub the dressing. I also got a side of roasted veggies. It was a nice variety of veggies and everything was fresh and tasty. I shared the roasted veggies with my husband because it was enough to share. I was very satisfied with the salad. It was a wonderful experience. Everyone ate their dinner and enjoyed the sunset. Great place for a guest.

Had brunch here with my family and it was such a lovely experience. The atmosphere is beautiful,…read moresurrounded by calming greens and whites, and the service was impeccable. The food was fresh and delicious, and it's very kid-friendly, which made everything even more enjoyable. The jams were all amazing -- especially the chocolate hazelnut spread, which was my favorite. Definitely a place we'll be coming back to!

This is hands down some of the best diner food I've ever had! We had seen this unassuming place…read morefrom the front & it looks so cute and we wanted to come here anyway. Then I had a friend say that he actually met Bing Crosby here way back in the day so we were like "Okay, we gotta go now!" First of all the place is WAY bigger inside than it looks from the front and the decor is very comfortable and filled with tons of nostalgic pictures and photos of years gone by. A nostalgic, elegant vibe for a diner and you feel very comfortable inside. And the food is fantastic! (They also have wifi) I got the Corned Beef Hash & Eggs ($20.95) which has been a favorite since 1960! It is awesome corned beef served with 2 eggs, hash browns and your choice of toast or buttermilk pancakes. And those pancakes are some of the best tasting pancakes I've had - so delicious! ...and the corned beef, eggs over easy and hash browns were perfectly cooked and seasoned and it was an amazing breakfast! My sweetheart got Harry's famous Tuna Melt ($17.95) which is tuna salad with tomato, melted cheddar cheese served on grilled sourdough (add avocado for $2) and your choice of fries or fruit. She is a huge fan of tuna melts and she absolutely loved this one! It's good to see that Harry's is still doing it right - We will definitely be back.

I arrived with my service dog and was immediately told no dogs. I explained it was a service dog…read more Gentleman left and convened a meeting of employees. Eventually someone new came to address me and said no dogs in restaurant. I again stated she is a service animal and pointed out her vest. I probably should file an ADA complaint. Eventually I was seated. I ordered coffee & V8 juice to start. My coffee came almost immediately but I waited and waited for the V8 juice. I asked about it several times and was told they were working on it. After waiting for 15-20 minutes my waitress advised me that "he" ran out of V8 and was going to "the back" to get more. I went ahead and ordered my breakfast, Chilaquiles. The menu description says, "Corn tortilla chips" so I was expecting crisp, fried tortilla chips. Turns out it several corn tortillas cut in triangles. They are not heated, grilled or fried. My Sunny Side eggs were Sunny side up HARD. The breakfast lacked flavor. The tomatillo sauce had no flavor or spice. It's served on a bed of their famous hash brown - almost raw shredded hash browns. I left most of the breakfast on the plate. I did enjoy the coffee and V8 juice. There were a lot of employees but it was hard to get anyone's attention. Service was poor. Nice restaurant inside with some great local memorabilia on the walls. My bill was $34 and change. Yes Harry's has been around a very long time. In fact, I was a little kid when I first ate there. Sorry to say this but I suggest you pass on Harry's. San Diego has much better breakfast spots.

I'm not big on leaving reviews but I really feel like this place earned it! I heard they were going…read morethrough some major changes, so we went to check it out! We are so happy with the experience, and excited to go back again and try more menu items! The entire drink menu has been updated. I'm not a drinker so I was really excited to see several mocktail options. Both that I tried were amazing, but the Ring My Bell was especially delicious and so unique! You have to give it a try! The rest of my party were drinking the regular cocktails and they were all more than thrilled with them! We had multiple appetizers and they were all great. I had the salmon and risotto and it was incredible. The risotto was PERFECT. I also tried the braised beef Bolognese, which was so yummy I ended up eating way too much because I couldn't stop eating it! I almost ordered the lump crab arrabiata gnocchi, but someone else I was with got it and they loved it so much I can't wait to go back and try it! For dessert we had the banana creme brulee. We ordered a few for the table to share. I was a little hesitant because I'm not a huge banana person and I love a traditional creme brulee, but I was actually blown away! We ended up ordering another round for the table because we didn't want to share it anymore lol. I can wholeheartedly suggest this dessert! Plus, the service was amazing! Our server was so great and attentive, and the manager even came over at one point and checked in with us and made us feel so welcome and taken care of! It's so exciting to have a local place like this stepping up their game! Whoever is making these changes is doing things right! If you've never been, you absolutely have to go! And if you've been before, no you haven't! This place has been reborn. You have to go and experience it for yourself! It's so important that we support local establishments when they make amazing changes!

Came here with family and had a great experience. We ordered a pepperoni pizza for my kid, the…read morewoodfire oven roasted salmon, and the duroc pork chop -- everything was delicious and the portions were really good. The place itself is awesome, we got a table outside and the vibe was perfect. Service was on point too. I had a mezcal drink called "I Love You Beary Much" served in a bear-shaped glass -- super fun and actually really good. Shoutout to our waitress Bella, she was great and made the whole experience even better. It looks like they have a menu for dogs, which was a nice touch.

This was our last minute idea to eat at our hotel…read more Downstairs and outside entry. They unlocked the doors at 5:20 and opening s/b 5:00. Two customers waiting outside and they were inside working at Five. Maybe cleaning or turning things on. Hotel guests get a small discount. But my keycard was not what he wanted to see. He wanted the QR code on my phone which was in the room. Ok , no ten pct. We did hot sandwiches and fries and onion rings. And, cokes. Fries and rings a bit limp but good tasting.

Very good breakfast burritos. Kids loved the French toast, açaí bowl, and Arctic lemonades. Cute…read morelittle cafe with friendly service from Heidi and the team.