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This is a cute little cafe to have brunch at. They have a variety of coffees, fresh pressed juices, and booze if you're in the mood. They have patio seating outside so you can soak in the sun, people watch, and enjoy a nice meal. I lovedddd the caramelized Tahitian vanilla French toast! It had a little crunch from the caramelization of the vanilla on the French toast. We added the strawberry, blueberry, and chantilly cream to it. Perfect blend of sweet, tangy, fluffy, with a little crunch. Definitely a good sweet treat to start the day. I got a spinach, Swiss cheese, bacon omelet. The hash browns were pretty good! Crunchy, salty, and went well with the eggs. I was hoping for more of a coffee flavor in the white mocha. They make the whipped cream from scratch. The mocha was mid. I would say this place is a lil over a 4 star place. The beach bowl is an açaí bowl on top of Greek yogurt. I thought it was a little too tangy for my taste. I think having either the yogurt or açaí bowl works better than mixing the two.
Food was amazing. Nice robust flavor from the béarnaise sauce 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
Came to shoreline kitchen during a quick san diego trip! We came on a saturday morning around 9:30 AM and there was no wait. Parking around is a bit hard to find, ultimately had to park a few blocks down. We got the maple chicken sandwich and an eggs benedict and both were really good. Service was 10/10
I came for brunch on a Thursday around 11:30 and the place was busy, but not overly packed so seating was quick. I got the Classic Benedict, with the Crispy Hash Browns, and though the hollandaise was delicious there were some problems with the texture of the English Muffin. One side (that came with an already punctured-ish egg) was really tough and hard to cut through. However, the other side was light and fluffy. Another part I wasn't a fan of was that their Canadian Bacon leaned on a thicker cut and a saltier side; but there was still a generous amount of slices. Service was great and were kind in making some modifications to the menu with the scramble. There was also not a long wait time for the food to come out. Ambience leans towards beachy with a nice outside patio and a cozy seating on the inside. Though I didn't fully enjoy the item I got, I would go again and try others of their classic brunch or lunch menu.
It pains me to leave 3 stars but the service was SO slow. Maybe it was just this timing or being understaffed but it didn't seem busy when we arrived. The food was delicious and the service was slow. After our day date doing kayaking on Sunday morning (11am) across the street at EveryDay California, we saw Shorehouse across the street and the reviews looked good. We came in at 1pm on Sunday and quickly got a table. Thankfully we just had our party of 2. I did see the Yelp waitlist showed 17-30 min but we got right in and seated outside. We were quickly seated but I wish the rest of the experience would have been faster. Our server took our order after 10 min. FOOD- it took a while to get our food. 40 minutes after ordering and a guest that came after us got their food before us. -Monterey omelette - 8.5/10- my husband thought it was good with the chiles and made with quality bacon. -Egg white Mediterranean omelette- 8/10 - I liked that they offered healthy options. The omelette wasn't soaked in oil which was appreciated! -Caramelized Tahitian French toast 10/10 - I had a bite and this was delicious. We did have to ask for syrup though. Overall, this is a tasty place but maybe avoid sitting out front or going on a busy day.
Enjoyed a few hours at the beach. Asked a local where to get food was directed to the strip of restaurants. Fee options but when we stopped at Shorehouse Kitchen we knew we'd be happy with the choice as the person who greeted us was friendly and said "take your time". The roasted red pepper bisque had grilled cheese toast that was tasty and filling. The cucumber avocado sandwich with the seasoned fries complimented the soup perfectly. They also serve breakfast foods as well. Plenty of seating indoor, covered patio and on the street dining. Any seat is the right seat
Cute spot at one end of the La Jolla shores downtown strip with lots of outdoor, dog-friendly seating. They even have a full doggie menu! We arrived at 1 on a Sunday and I added us got the yelp waitlist while walking up. However upon arrival a minute later there were multiple tables available and they were able to seat us right away. Yelp said there was a 10-min wait with a few parties in front of us, so would not rely on yelp waitlist in the future.. Menu looked great, with classics as well as special items. Something for everyone between the breakfast and lunch menus, as well as a pretty extensive cafe and alcoholic menu. I was eyeing the Kyoto coffee, juices, and samovar teas, but landed on the St. George Ibarra Mocha instead since my MIL went for a spritz and we're on holiday! It wasn't too sweet but definitely a nice treat and best as a dessert after our savory lunches. Her limoncello spritz was also super yummy and both were booooozy. Carnitas poblano cornbread benedict - I don't typically get Benedicts but this sounded intriguing and so glad we got it. Perfectly poached eggs and flavorful carnitas on this great cornbread - no hollandaise needed (kept on side). The hashbrowns were crispy as promised. Quinoa pear pomegranate salad was a great combo of flavors and textures! Filling even without adding more protein (though recommend adding perhaps salmon). Tarragon chicken salad was ok - surprisingly underseasoned, not very flavorful, and the chicken was chopped smaller than I prefer. I'd skip. It was a very light dish, if that's what you're feeling! Great friendly service which we appreciated. The pastries inside looked really good too. I'd love to try a bite of those, their mango guava pancakes, and poblano white chicken chili in the future.
You can never go wrong with having brunch in La Jolla. The atmosphere is nice and it's a small quaint corner restaurant. You can find parking on the street. I found 90 minute parking on a Thursday morning across the street. Bobby was our waiter and he did a great job accommodating us. My sister and I ordered the coffee dream. It's like an espresso martini. It was really good. Sweet coffee is always fun. We were seated outside. It was a beautiful day. My sister had mushroom omelet and I had the chicken pistachio pesto burrata sandwich. My meal was ok. It came with thin fries which was good enough. The bread was kind of stiff and the taste was bland. It was a decent sandwich but I probably should've just ordered breakfast. I might try the Carlsbad location next time.
They have a yelp waitlist which is perfect for planning your wait. We came on a Saturday morning and got seated immediately since we were at the top of the list. I ordered the salmon avocado bagel which comes deconstructed and it was great! The bagel was warm and perfectly toasted and portions were perfect for me. It was really nice to sit out on the patio - perfect weather and there are umbrellas that provide shade outside. Service was nice but a bit slow - they seemed like they might be understaffed and it was pretty busy at the restaurant.
I grew up in La Jolla, so I have been coming to this street for decades to dine and can honestly say Shorehouse Kitchen is one of my favorites, in terms of breakfast. We stopped in this morning for brunch and had a wonderful meal. We were a party of four and arrived around 9:30 and did not have to wait at all for a table. Inside is quite large they have outdoor and indoor seating available and many different table size options. Our server was polite and everything that we ordered came out very fast. Parking this area is pretty easy, we were able to find a free street spot very close to the front door. I started off my breakfast with a Salted Caramel Latte and honestly loved it. Salted caramel is one of my favorite flavors so I was expecting to like it and was happy to see it was as good as I hoped. With that theme going I decided to get the Salted Caramel Waffle and also really liked it. It was a thin waffle, not one of the fluffy Belgian types, but more so the type at a Waffle House. My waiter advised me that it wasn't very much in terms of size so I ordered a side of scrambled eggs and cheese and thought it was a nice addition and felt it was a good size for one person. I would highly recommend this place to anyone and I plan to be back again in the near future.
While Le jolle is not necessarily the place to go for food, this is the exception. We ended up getting a bloody marry and veggie benidict and both were great. In fact the bloody marry inspired us to start making them at home so we got the stuff for it right after. The benidict had a nice mix that even included a pistatio spread which worked well. The hash was probably the best hash I have had. A perfect ballance of crispy edges and tender insides. It all might be a bit pricy for breakfast but worth it. The atmosphere was nice but nothing crazy either. There was a decent amount of natural lighting and seating next to it which was nice. One of the small touches that I liked was the addition of a dog menu that they post on their front stand. The staff was friendly and had plenty of good recommendations. We lucked out on parking but It seems like normally pretty rough to find a spot. Overall a great place to grab breakfast.
4 years ago
Let me start out by telling you that I absolutely LOVE Shorehouse Kitchen. I would say that it is, hands down, the best brunch place that I know in San Diego, and I've been to a considerable amount of brunch spots in SD. Environment: This spot is located near La Jolla Shores and is a few block walk away from the beach. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a takeout order counter. Your outdoor seating options are either at the tables lined up on the sidewalk right in front of Shorehouse or on this large patio-like space. It's also dog-friendly and Shorehouse has facilities accommodating to that as well. Food: There really is a reason why I come back here so often, and that's clearly because of how great their brunch food is. My go-to order is the Crispy Parmesan Risotto & Honey Cured Bacon Benedict. If this menu title makes your mouth water, I would suggest you order it - it very much lives up to the deliciousness of the name. It comes with a side of potatoes or hash browns, to which I would say they're both pretty decent options. If you're feeling the greasiness, go for the hash browns. If you want a less greasy and perhaps more filling option, go for the diced potatoes. I also have gotten the Blueberry cornmeal pancakes. I would say that I have an average appetite, but even the short stack, which comes with two pancakes, is quite filling and has your pancake craving satisfied for the next week. Because of the cornmeal, the pancakes end up being more filling than what you'd imagine two pancakes would be. My food recommendation is to get one sweet and one savory dish and share it between two people. Service: The people at Shorehouse are always really sweet. I've never had a bad experience here in the ~10 times that I've been. They usually are very good about water refills and are quick with other things like getting/grabbing the check. One thing that I also really like about Shorehouse is that they serve breakfast all day, so I never have to worry about making "breakfast hour" as long as I get there within business hours. Overall, I would and do recommend this place to anyone who is visiting or looking for a great brunch place to go to. It gives off the "California vibe" with its seating that lets in lots of sunlight, and is a cozy place for friends, family, or dog-owners. read more
3 years ago
Beautiful little corner eatery near La Jolla Shores beach. Today was a rainy day in SD but not to worry because they still had covered patio seating that was plenty open for a Saturday morning and my friends and I came for brunch after our final exams so we super excited! I got the turkey and Brussels sprouts eggs Benedict that had quinoa and turkey sausage in it and a side of sliced tomatoes and I added a little avocado it it, and my friends got another type of eggs Benedict and two eggs breakfast with hash browns. Pretty straightforward breakfast/brunch food that was healthy and filling. I would love to come back here on a sunny day so I could enjoy the beauty of this place a little more but it gets 5 stars from me. Was worth the drive over here and the food was excellent! read more
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Me and my girlfriend went snorkeling and kayaking and found this small little restaurant near our shop after we were done. We saw that it had good reviews so we wanted to try it out. The atmosphere was pleasant and we chose the outside seating since it was great outdoors. I ordered the Carnitas Chiliquilles and the Biscuits w/ jam, my girlfriend ordered the Honey Bacon Ricotta. All together the food was about $35. The food was decent and the service was great. read more
5 years ago
After a few hours of kayaking, we stumbled onto this cute little spot. It's very well appointed: clean, open, light wood, airy. It was very very inviting. We started out with a couple of cocktails, both of which made us very happy. We split the brussel sprouts and I must admit that these are the best sprouts EVER. They were fried and tossed in a fig jam with bacon bits. SO amazing. I must re-make this at home. We then split the LJ burger, which was quite large. They came with shoestring French fries, which were not well done. That would have been the only improvement to make on the meal. The burger was very juicy and had what looked like spinach wrapped in cheese to top it off. That was a new spin on a burger. Also, going to try that at home. They closed just after we left our lunch, so make sure you get in there for breakfast or lunch one of these days. I think they would be a great place for dinner if they ever thought to venture into that. I look forward to going back there one of these days! read more
I took my wife, my 16 month old son, and our two pugs here for brunch on Sunday and we all really enjoyed ourselves! Court, our server, took great care of us, bringing our food quickly and keeping the Ice Tea refills coming. I had the parmesean rissoto benedict, and it was great - very flavorful, not too rich, and the arugala was a great addition. My wife had the french toast, which while not being the "best ever" was still damn good. My son had some scrambled eggs which he enjoyed, and perhaps a bit of one of the crayons they gave him to draw. My wife's salted carmel latte was great - not to sweet, very flavorful. We will be back! read more
10 years ago
Love this place! They're close to the beach, parking isn't usually too bad, and the food is soooo good! Popped in here for lunch and was very pleased! Love the outdoor patio. Service was just ok, it was toward the end of their day so I guess they were trying to clean up and get ready to close up. So the food and drinks... La Jolla Burger and fries- good Brie (or Gruyere), pear and arugula sandwich and side salad- really good Coffee art - awesome BUT the Brussels sprouts...OMG they're amazing! You NEED to try them! :) If you're coming by, just know they're only open until afternoon. It's a cool place to sit and relax. #sdfg read more
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I am only giving this placr a three as I only popped in for coffee. On first appearnace, this place is great and welcoming. Seating is limited and filled up fast. Be expected to wait unless you want to sit outside in the sun. Although my visit was brief I definitely plan on coming back! Great service with a friendly staff. I am positive that when I return I'll easily give the Shore House Kitchen a four stars at the minimum. read more
7 years ago
I had the short ribs and eggs and they were good. The potatoes were super salty. The corn-lemon-blueberry pancake was absolutely delicious, definitely the highlight of the meal. The atmosphere is super beachy and cozy. Service was okay. read more
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Really happy that I looked this place up on Yelp. Delicious breakfast, hot coffee, and excellent service by our waitress, Court. I'm not in San Diego often, but I would come here again. read more
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Absolutely love this place! Had brunch there this morning and loved everything about it. Great service? Check! Great decor and ambiance? Check! Amazing healthy food options? Check! The acai bowl is to die for and the juices are homemade! Amazing brunch options for a cheat day? Check! read more
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The food here is delicious! I was skeptical at first about trying a new brunch place, one specifically with good reviews on french toast. I have been to the Cottage in La Jolla, and the French toast there is the best thus far. But then I've tried the Shorehouse kitchen. I can't say it's better than the Cottage; however, they are equally amazing. Also tried the brioche breakfast grilled cheese sandwich, also very delightful! Would highly recommend this place for breakfast! read more
7 years ago
I went to the Shorehouse Kitchen for lunch yesterday and I loved it! the service was great and the restaurant was so cute! I ordered an iced vanilla latte which was really good, and I loved that they used paper straws. I ordered a chicken pesto tomato and burrata sandwich which was really good, but could've used salt. My sister ordered the goat cheese flatbread which was really amazing. all around it was a really cool restaurant and would definitely recommend it! read more
8 years ago
Delightful breakfast with great coffee. Portions are just right and flavors are there! Service was excellent, and coffee cup stayed full. Definitely returning soon. read more
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So absolutely wonderful! My husband and I wanted to try a new place in La Jolla and it was such a pleasant surprise. Most of it is outdoor but it's so nice outside that it was just what we wanted. We were promptly sat and had a wonderful server. She was fast and efficient. I got the pancakes and my husband got the California omelette. He was ranting and raving about it while he was eating it! I also got the Hershey's mocha with Chantilly cream on top! The atmosphere was so great and welcomed dogs which is our favorite. It was clean and the food came out without much of a wait. We felt taken care of and appreciated. We will definitely come back, as a matter of fact, I brought two of my friends with me two days later just to show how great this place is and they LOVED it and the lavender drink!! Thank you Shorehouse, you've made me a regular and I live 45 minutes away. So well worth it. read more
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Pretty decent spot for brunch. Food is pretty good here compared to other breakfast spots in La Jolla, I'd say it's above average. I had an omelette here the servings were pretty generous and quality was great. Orange juice was also yummy. Service was decent, I mean the people were pretty friendly but nothing really jumped off the page. I will say that my girlfriend and I got there at 7:40 AM on a Thursday and waited like 5-10 minutes to be seated. It's not like they were packed or anything either, i thought that was...strange? Overall it's a pretty above average brunch spot with tricky parking. It's worth a try if you're ever in the area looking for a good breakfast! read more
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2236 Avenida De La Playa
La Jolla, CA 92037
La Jolla, La Jolla Shores
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(858) 459-3300
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Do they serve breakfast burritos? Because I can't see it in the menu...
Yes they do. Just not on the menu
Do they have bottomless mimosa?
No they do not. I do recommend their pineapple mimosa.
Is there on site Parking?
No. Street parking only, which can be frustrating in the summer. There's a free public parking lot at La Jolla Shores beach that's ~10 minute walk. Also, the #30 MTS bus stops one block from the restaurant. Parking tip: arrive for breakfast…
Is there a kids menu?
I have not seen a kids menu at Shorehouse. You may want to call them directly at 858.459.3300.
Do they have much indoor seating? Wondering how it would be with rain
Decent amount. Open air but still covered.
How can i make a reservation for 6 people?
Are you able to call? Check the website.
Do they offer bottomless mimosas?
Not that I seen when I had my mimosa, but who knows, they may accommodate that or work that into their menu. :)
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