Most amazing salads!! And the baked goods are so delicious! I love eating outback on the patio with all the pretty hanging flower baskets around. I can't wait to go back. The service is unbelievable. read more

A fun and relaxing place to meet up with a friend. Food was fresh and good, but the main attraction is their vast selection of amazing baked goods, from pies to savories, to choose from. Service is ok, not exceptionally friendly, but would still rate it good because of the overall experience. Parking is somewhat easy, nearby street parking was easy to find the day we came in. Would love to come back again soon, unfortunately, it is a bit of a commute. read more

Thyme In The Ranch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rancho Santa Fe, California

Located in the lovely, upscale neighborhood of Rancho Santa Fe. First time here. Heard good things about this place. Unfortunately, was disappointed. The chicken salad came highly recommended by one of the customers. I opted for it to be on their salad. It was bland and savorless. We were excited to see that they had a European coffee machine. Needless to say we each ordered a double espresso. Another disappointment . Our double espresso was served lukewarm in a cup. Double espresso is to be served hot in Demi tasse with a sugar cube The service was mediocre and the ambiance, inside and outside, had no purpose . Darn. I was hoping to be wow''d....maybe that was a one off day... I may come back, but not soon enough. read more

Thyme In The Ranch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rancho Santa Fe, California

A Tuesday, 8/25, @ 10:51AM. I have lived in the area 3 years, and finally followed suggestions to visit. NO CLOSE PARKING! (Did not notice Handicapped?) ALL of it is public street with poorly maintained sidewalks; unsafe for even the most fit people. This is not all their fault; TAKE an UBER! Signage states customers should order before reserving seats; following the request, I got in line because there seemed to be AT LEAST 5 tables for 2 empty. When I got through line, not only had others after me in line placed bags or jackets on empty tables, but several parties of ONLY 2 had pushed empty tables together forming a 4-top, leaving me one table in a corner. Unbelievable, but by the time I made a second trip to the table with beverages and my "order number", a man had pulled a 3rd chair up to a table for 2, blocking the walkway to my guest's chair. He made no apology or reason. I moved to the last empty table, still dirty, outside on the patio. Luckily it was nice weather. No staff seems to attempt looking out for "policy-compliance", the customer experience, or FIRE-CODES. The Waldorf Salad in the case had apples that were turning brown, and definitely looked mushy. Try tossing apples in a small amount of lemon juice before adding to the salad; make this salad daily; for cost, perhaps make a bit less, and when gone..., just say, it's delicious and goes fast! Perhaps, you will get more buying it? I ordered a sandwich to share with my guest, asked for an extra plate, napkins, and utensils; the same individual delivered the food without it. When I walked up to the counter to retrieve them, staff ignored me. FYI: The ice cold water they "kindly" provide in the eating area is not even MINIMALLY supervised. I watched 2 kids (old enough to know better) basically washing their fingers under the spout. Their parents were 12 inches away too busy gossiping and blocking the walkway to the counter to stop them. Now, the food: Turkey, bacon, avocado sandwich on Rye: Rye bread=uneatable, dry, fell apart; all ingredients crammed in the middle, only added to the crumble! The thinnest layer of mustard, and mayonnaise on bread I have EVER seen; and I strongly oppose heavy amounts; Turkey was decent, but I wish the title would have included "PEPPERED"! Bacon, lettuce and Avocados were plentiful and fresh; however tomato was pale and tasteless. The pepper on the turkey was over powering. Sorry I did not photograph the plate. I did not want to embarrass my guest. Dill pickle was a bonus and delicious Macaroni salad was also a bonus, but uneatable; the elbow pasta was undercooked (could not get the metal utensil to "stab" it. Too much red onion; salad was generally dry. Again, I dislike sloppy, but the 2 small bites I managed to slide onto my fork did not even leave a moist spot on the plate. Orange juice was freshly squeezed and refreshing. Bran muffins to go; DONT be deceived; they look big in the case, but let's be honest; they should be sold as "muffin-tops". The bottom portion in the cupcake wrap "may" have been the size of a tablespoon; 3 walnut halves, maybe! Taste was good; had better. Blueberry pie! Wow! Huge portion and favorite part of my experience! As other reviews from recent AND a long time ago, the restroom was HORRIBLE!!! Public beach restrooms in California and golf courses are cleaner and better maintained. Management has not heeded restroom feedback in reviews. The price for the whole meal plus 15% tip; tip is fair enough for standing in line to order my food at a counter was 48.66! Now get this! In other reviews management freely admits the expense it takes to run a restaurant in RSF. (they are RIGHT!) Despite that, until I took a picture of the receipt at home, I did not notice I was not charged for the 2 muffins!!! Trust me, competence at the counter might help pay the bills. I live close, so I will return (with a driver) to pay them. I hope management is not retaliatory to the employee identified on the receipt. He appeared overwhelmed, but was kind and smiled, unlike the staff who ignored me when I went to retrieve the plate. I will try again sometime, and until I do and get better food and overall experience, I will be cautious recommending this to others. Previous to going myself, I had been blindly recommending them. Shame on me! Good luck! I might suggest a "sister"and more reasonably priced location! With their reputation, I believe they would THRIVE! A spot I might check into is in Del Mar- close to Gelsons, across from Flowerhill Mall. Perhaps name it "Thyme by the Ranch" Or "Thyme by the Sea";) Another small place might be nice just inside Whispering Palms (still officially RSF) call it "Thyme in the Ranch Cafe" (on the way to LaValle Coastal Club.)The one corner is still suited for a restaurant with a kitchen, etc. Both areas are being re-vitalized, and getting decent local, and visiting traffic! Thank you for reading. read more

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The food is beautifully presented and tastes great. The staff are pleasantly courteous and efficient. It was difficult to stop myself from ordering a dessert. The cookies and blueberry pie were SO tempting! read more

Came here off chance, as the bakery we were looking for was not there. I'm so glad we stopped by. Their coffee cake was delish. So moist and yummy lemony. Customer service was great. They were nice at the counter. We didn't order coffee as we just had coffee beforehand. It's a charming little cafe. We will definitely return to try their coffee and breakfast items. read more

Thyme In The Ranch - Lemon coffee cake slice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rancho Santa Fe, California

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After changing ownership several years ago, the food wasn't the same and we stopped coming. However, I am happy to say the food is now back to amazing. I had the French Dip that was filled with tender roast beef and caramelized onions on a delicious Dutch Crunch roll. My husband had their Thyme chicken salad with big, fresh raspberries, lots of chicken and mixed with goat cheese and walnuts. Both entrees were huge and could easily be shared. The service was great, the prices reasonably, and the cozy restaurant oozes old world charm. What's not to like? read more

Thyme In The Ranch - French Ranch Beef Dip - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rancho Santa Fe, California

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The ambiance was pretty but the homeade delicacies were epic! The sandwiches along with the pies were second to none! Try the chili as well ! read more

Such a cute spot to grab breakfast or lunch! The vibe is cute cottage. I walked in and they were making Christmas cookies packages. Staff was very inviting. I decided to try their quiche. I forget the name but it was the one with chicken. It was perfectly crusty and came with a side salad. I believe they also have a combo that comes with a soup. Also had an orange juice and their lemon bar, which I wish I got another to take home for later. read more

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Cute little spot with plenty of parking nearby and a nice area to walk around in after eating. The whole time we were here on a Saturday brunch, people were coming in so it must be a popular local spot. Ordered the chicken focaccia sandwich and blueberry cheesecake. Both were not bad and the sandwich came with pesto pasta. For the price and taste, it was a bit expensive but we enjoyed our time regardless. read more

Thyme In The Ranch - Blueberry Pie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rancho Santa Fe, California

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Love Thyme in the Ranch. Such a cute place. We usually order the full quiches from here for family gatherings. Their gluten free options are spectacular and their service is always above and beyond. read more

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When visiting Rancho Santa Fe this is a must visit. It is the cutest coffee shop. The inside is so warm and cozy and the outside patio is nice too. They have little nick nacks for sale as well. The oatmeal is so good. I got a vanilla latte iced and it was just the right amount of sweet. The employees were very friendly and welcoming. I can't wait to visit again. read more

Delicious!!! Went for lunch & loved the ambiance.. food looked very inviting in case as being served. My 1/2 sandwich & 1/2 soup was perfect! The goofy part is I saw no sign in front of restaurant to let me know I was walking into the correct restaurant Had to walk up front and look at a menu to confirm. Parking was horrible at 12:30 on a Wed... however definitely will return. read more

When a customer asks for no cheese and and it accidentally comes with cheese, it is NEVER OKAY to remove the cheese and then bring back the same item, which is what happened this morning and ownership needs to know this happened because thyme is an essential part of our RSF community and I'm sure ownership would be appalled by the fact this happened. read more

Thyme in the Ranch is a staple here in Rancho Santa Fe Village. Their coffee, pastries, desserts, breakfast and lunch are a must try. The service is quick and friendly. My favorite right now is the avocado toast with eggs for breakfast. One of the only places I have been that offers great quiche. The warm and cozy environment makes it a great place for one on meetings. Plus the outdoor seating is great for bigger groups. read more

A few steps away from the Rancho Santa Fe down town area, we went here after admiring the cars at the car meet that happens here on Saturday mornings. They had indoor and outdoor seating. Walking in around 10:30am we were able to snag a table right away. We opted to sit outdoors and enjoy the pleasant weather. They have a collection of pastries and baked goods and friendly staff to help you choose. You order at the counter and take a number to your table and they bring out your food and clear your take when you're done. We got the mango cranberry coconut muffin, chocolate croissant, chicken focaccia toasted sandwich and the BLT+Avocado sandwich. These are all available in half and full sizes. Their breakfast offerings are available until 10:30am after which you get to choose from the all day offerings. Sandwiches were accompanied by a side of quinoa salad and a pickle bringing a refreshing element to the meal. The chocolate croissant was standard, and the muffin stood out for its interesting flavor combination of mango cranberry and coconut shreds. Overall, a solid brunch spot. read more

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This place used to be great. We would come here often. Good portions, tasty, consistent Unfortunately, the quality, and service has gone down. Also, the portions . You could order the same thing and might get something quite different, especially in portion size, depending on who's making it. A couple of the younger staff members are very friendly, but others seem like you are bothering them with your business. read more

I've been twice recently for lunch. The menu choices were varied, tasty and priced fairly. Maybe that explains why there is such a long line and we didn't stay on our second visit. We didn't want people standing in line alongside our table as we ate. read more

Very friendly and cute environment. I love love their pastries. Not too sweet. They are baked in house. Love their egg sandwiches. Everything is very delicious read more

Thyme In The Ranch - Vanilla Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rancho Santa Fe, California

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We have been coming here for over 15 plus years! Unfortunately this place needs a clean up! The papaya, Terragon chicken salad, Use to be good, But why would you put a papaya on both of our salad plates that is unripe nobody eats unripe papaya? The bathrooms are a disgrace. The floors were filthy. The sink was dirty. The gal that brought us our food smelled of a pack of cigarettes. Gross I spent over $75 yesterday for my daughter's birthday lunch and to say the least we were a bit shocked. This place used to be so great and so cozy yes the food is still decent but the things that they sell are completely overpriced! Just because you're in Rancho Santa Fe doesn't mean you can get away with this! Please clean up your bathroom, have your waitresses, not smell like cigarettes for goodness sakes! And maybe they should put a smile on her face that would be nice. Leslie M. read more

BEST COBB SALAD EVER!!! ...and the cookies are divine ! Such a peaceful, beautiful spot.

Such a cute cafe in the heart of Rancho Santa Fe. Ideal for breakfast and brunch. Good variety of sandwiches , hot and cold. Always busy but service is quick. Feels like you are sitting at home but outdoors. Loved it read more

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We just picked up the turkey chili to go and it was not heated. We were glad we were not on a picnic. Heated it and delicious. I think the sides were too much. May save on food costs with smaller portions. read more

Thyme In The Ranch - Chili sides - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rancho Santa Fe, California

Rare San Diego spot with real ambience--adorable indoor and outdoor seating, and delicious food! We tried 3 different cakes, and they were delicious--esp the almond cake with blueberries read more

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DELICIOUS!!! The papaya salad with chicken salad was amazing!!! Large portion so you can definitely share or consume it all yourself if you are feeling extra hungry! They offer pastry options and some cakes which were delicious as well. Service was very prompt and it's a quaint little spot. read more

Absolutely love this place , come here almost every weekend with my boyfriend! Everyone is super friendly and the food is amazing. The French dip is our favorite! read more

The food is excellent!! I've had a few salads - the quality is great and quantity is enough to split with a friend. The baked goods are superb! read more

Picked up a too good to go order from here. 2 cookies, giant cake slice and piece of pie. The cookies were very good and tasted like a oatmeal biscotti. Cake was mid. Pie was good too read more

I wish I could give more than five stars. We went on a busy Saturday morning. Line of the door. Everybody was still so pleasant and helpful. The food was fantastic. The ambience is perfect. I got the quiche Lorraine and it was amazing. The caramelized onions were everything. I also got a chai latte, which was delicious. My friends got the Mediterranean quiche, breakfast burrito, and bagel Schemer. They all reported that everything tasted good as well. My only regret is not getting a baked good to take home. Outside area is pet friendly. Two different patios to sit on. Definitely would recommend. read more

Thyme In The Ranch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rancho Santa Fe, California

I took my in-laws to Old Town Rancho Santa Fe during their visit. The area is quiet and very upscale, but not much to do. We found a highly-rated bakery for lunch--small but busy. The food was tasty but pricey; my Chicken Focaccia Sandwich Combo was $20, and they had a Quiche and Blueberry Pie. We all enjoyed the flavors, and the place has a charming decor with tempting pastries. While I probably won't return due to the area's quietness, it's worth a visit if you're nearby. read more

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Everything. Delicious food. Cute place. A little tricky to park but you will find a spot. Quiche is fantastic and the salad dressing on side salad was amazing! read more

I'm back. I come here about every two months. Food is good, but I had my first "this sucks" experience. I usually come around 11am or 11:30am before the crowds. This time I came at 12:30pm on a Friday. Wow! What a difference. Parking was hard to find. We ordered but couldn't find a place to sit for 20 minutes. Found a place to sit but it took the servers about 10 minutes to clear dishes from the people before us. It took about 30 minutes to get our food. I still love this place, but if this was my first time I could see why some wouldn't do the hassle. Note to self: do not come to Thyme In The Ranch after 11:30am. Once seated and eating our time was lovely. read more

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Very cute old fashioned looking farm house. Outside and inside sitting. So many things to choose from. The menu does not have everything on it. You grab a menu and order then find a table. The hard part is getting past the show case to order. Brioche grilled cheese sandwich was great. Next I'll add more cheese to it. Turkey avocado sandwich on fresh baguette was huge and very good. They have cooked items for dinners in the first showcase. Everything looks amazing and is so fresh. We bought so many extra items like meat lovers quiche, apple pie, cookies, scones, etc. Service was so great and everyone was very friendly. Can't wait to come back!! read more

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Came in for breakfast while staying at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe- we should have done breakfast at the hotel instead, ultimately. The quiche was fine, breakfast sandwich was overly messy (scrambled eggs rather than over easy would be easier to eat on a croissant sandwich), my bowl of fruit was the best part of my meal (varied, ripe, delicious), but the cinnamon bun that looked so giant and decadent and which came recommended by the gal behind the counter was terrible: hard and dry. Cinnamon buns are supposed to be soft and ooey gooey! Extremely odd, very disappointing. read more

It's beautiful, cozy, and has the kind of warm atmosphere that makes you want to linger. Perfect for a relaxed meal or catching up with friends. The food is always fresh and delicious--we've never had a bad bite. In fact, we love it so much we get all our birthday pastries here. They're consistently amazing and a big hit every time. read more

Visited while on vacation and the coffee was great, much better than Starbucks while being about the same price. I got a quiche that was tops, really 5/5 on that. Bakery is way too expensive though, 5 bucks for a bagel or muffin is STEEP, that's more expensive than Crumbles. read more

I hope this brand never falls through. I love this little cafe. Come here every so often. amazing little snacks and drinks. Highly reccomend to this not from area and if you havent been here and youre a local, you NEED to come here read more

I LOVE IT!!!! I LOVE IT!!!! I LOVE IT!!!! I LOVE IT!!!! The chicken papaya salad is so good and always fresh read more

Thyme in the Ranch is charming and has both indoor and outdoor seating. The area near the checkout is chaotic due to the layout of the restaurant, but the workers are friendly. I was disappointed with the food. I got the Mediterranean quiche, which was good, however the melon slice on undressed greens was confusing. My husband got the super bagel, which he called the "potential to be super bagel" due to the fact it came completely disassembled. He was also disappointed by the plain bagel. Overall, the food did not live up to expectations. read more

Thyme In The Ranch - Super Bagel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rancho Santa Fe, California

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Time on the ranch is a great place for your morning coffee and quiche with friends. There is usually a line because everyone knows it's a great place. read more

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