My husband and I LOVE the cookies from Magnolia! They are typically at the La Jolla Open Aire…read moreFarmer's Market on Sundays and so we often splurge and get half a dozen cookies to eat throughout the week. They offer a variety of unique cookie flavors along with granola. You really can't go wrong with any of the options (pretty much had them all), but our favorites are the salted brown butter chocolate chip, espresso toffee chocolate & sea salt, peanut butter brown butter butterfinger, and the s'mores. They can package up your cookies in a nice box as well or they are wrapped individually. It's hard not to eat all of the cookies in one sitting, but they do last throughout the week if you have some self control! They do offer samples and even have a frequent buyer card. Buy 12 and get one free! I've gone through probably more cards than I should, but these cookies are just that amazing! Pricing is reasonable for the quality of cookie you get. The owner, Max, and the rest of the folks that work there are super friendly and you can tell that they have a passion for baking these delicious goods. I definitely recommend checking out Magnolia!

I am not the type of person to just buy cookies because I've been perfecting a recipe. Max makes…read moresuch amazing cookies- my favorite is the earl gray, fig jam, and almond cookie. It honestly could not be replicated so I won't even attempt to do so. Max is also such a pleasant owner. He's super nice!! Give him a follow!!

UCSD has a Tuesday farmers market 10am-2pm right off the UCSD Central Campus Station MTS trolley…read morestop, making vendors more accessible to students on campus and visitors like me. AMBIANCE open air SERVICE Lines were unfortunately too long for me to stick around and wait. This week's vendors included: Matcha Cafe Maiko Dougie's Best Philly cheese steaks RED Sambusas It's Cafe Thai La Creperie Hash Papas Brothers Products

At long last the UCSD Farmer's Market is back!…read more A few things have changed since its last iteration from before Covid. First, and most obvious is the location. Before, it was located at UCSD's Town Square, which I thought was pretty inaccessible for non-students. Now, it's located at the Epstein Family Amphitheatre, which is conveniently located next to the UCSD Central Campus Trolley Station and the Gilman Parking Structure. It's a really beautiful setup, with plenty of outdoor seating, whether you want to sit at the lawn, the various tables and chairs, or even the amphiteatre seating itself. There were a few vendors that have usually set up at the market, including House of Bao, Bubbas Hawaiian Snack Shack, Belinda's Familia, Seb Panini and a Sambusa place. I think it's a pretty good lineup, but I noticed the items are very expensive. Further, the selection outside of prepared foods was pretty lacking. There was a florist, but I think more fresh fruit and vegetable options (that accept EBT!) would have elevated the experience and helped with the food insecurity issues that plague college campuses. I ended up visiting Belinda's, where I was enticed by some free samples. I had a chorizo egg burrito, which I thought was really good and a deal for $10! Overall, I think the return of the farmer's market is a net positive for the community! I visited on re-opening day, so I think a couple more weeks will help iron out the selection and variety issues!

My husband has been raving about Blue Bowl for a while, and I finally got to try it today --…read moreunreal! We waited about 30 minutes (Sunday afternoon rush), but it gave me plenty of time to explore the menu. I usually stick to a simple order, but with so many base options, I decided to "do it all," and I'm so glad I did. My son loved the pitaya and mango bases (and so did I). The blue coconut and classic açaí were excellent, and the blue chia topping was a fun and tasty surprise. All the fruit was extra fresh, and the granola added the perfect crunch. We absolutely loved everything and will definitely be back soon!

BLUE BOWL @ UCSD LA JOLLA…read more Parking is available, but I believe you have to pay if you park in the garage. I decided to just park along Gilman Drive, which is free, and walked about 20 minutes. Honestly, it wasn't bad at all -- it was a sunny day and there's plenty of street parking if you're willing to walk a bit. I've always loved Blue Bowl Superfoods in Oceanside. It's SO good and easily one of my favorite açaí spots, I could literally eat it every single day. I love all the customizations they offer, the variety of bases, and just how many ingredients they have. This time, I decided to visit their UCSD location, which is right in the middle of University of California San Diego's campus. They open around 10 AM on Saturdays (and typically around 8 AM on weekdays), and even right at opening there were already a lot of people waiting. My friend and I were still able to get in and out pretty quickly around 10. I ended up getting their mango passion base along with açaí. For toppings, I loaded it up strawberries, bananas, apples, blackberries, blueberries they truly have so many options. I also love their variety of nuts, seeds, and different types of nut butters. They really don't skimp on choices. Overall, I would highly recommend stopping by. I was SO full after, and honestly, you could even split a bowl with a friend because they pack it generously. It's about $12 for a normal medium-sized bowl, which I think is worth it for the portion and quality. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, which I really appreciated. The ambiance is nice it's more of a grab-your-bowl and then sit outside type of vibe, but there is indoor seating as well. Definitely one of my favorite açaí spots, and this location did not disappoint.

If you love sandwiches like I love sandwiches, you've got to try Smallgoods!…read more Located in La Jolla, there's plenty of street parking in the surrounding neighborhoods. Overall, a really walkable area! Walking in, it's clear that their sandwiches are a crowd favorite from all the awards on the walls. Dubbed as "La Jolla's Most Popular," I went with their California Turkey & Cheese. It features a long list of things: California Swiss + SoCal Turkey + Granny Smith Apple + Cucumber + Micro & Mixed Greens + Local Mustard + Smoked Padron Jam + Mayo. I absolutely adore when sandwiches have a splash of fruit or jam in them. It's so underrated! I brought it to the water to enjoy and it made for the perfect beach sandwich. Light, flavorful, and filling- I was the envy of every seagull with this beaut haha. I will be returning to try their long menu of what sounds like incredible combos all around!

I got to try Smallgoods last week, and it was fantastic…read more Parking was scarce, but we parked down the street and walked over. We were greeted by a friendly staff member. It was our first stop on a mystery picnic experience. We had our to go order waiting for us, it was a fantastic Charcuterie board. It had cheeses, meats, fruits, and it was delicious. The ingredients were high quality. It is small and cozy inside, and outside they have a few tables with umbrellas and a rocking bench.

food was excellent Definitely one of the better pizza places in San Diego. reccommend the sweet and…read morespicy italian pizza, garlic knots, and gelato. Floor service was on point, those definitely deserve a raise.

Amazing food and great service. Mom's Pizza lives up to their name. Highly recommend!read more

If it's sweet and extravagant pastries you fancy, there's a chance you'll get lucky and get struck…read moreby a bolt of lightning at this kitchen and bakery. I love how ingredients are sourced from Local farmers. Staff helps out at the pastry counter and kitchen in this cozy spot. 5/5 Apple Fritters: sticky (ginger molasses?) with apple fritters is sweet and divine 5/5 Croissant Danish: Berry Jam, vanilla cream is a sweet dream in a crispy and buttery layered croissant Danish 4.5/5 iced muffin: tangy sweet and poppy seed

First of all shout out to Summer! She was awesome and provided incredible customer service and…read moreknowledge about the different options at Luckybolt Kitchen and Bakery! We ordered: - Strawberry vanilla cream: (5/5) one of the best pastries I've ever had. I would buy the strawberry jam if I could and spread it on all the bread in my house! - Chicken salad sandwich: (5/5) incredible I was very shocked how good this was. The bread was knock your socks off. Ask for it to be toasted it'll be much better! - Chocolate croissant: (3/5) didn't have sufficient chocolate filling so I was eating mostly a regular croissant. - Chili cheese bun: (3/5) was one of their most popular pastries but I was disappointed. Was expecting a heartier pastry to reflect the name. There's a few bench seats inside and tables outside. I would 100 percent come back for another strawberry vanilla cream pastry and chicken salad sandwich! Also super cool that this bakery sources its ingredients from local farmers! They have an entire wall dedicated to showcasing which local farmers the ingredients are sourced from.

The service was fantastic! We were greeted by Ivan who was pleasant, kind, and super helpful…read more Between the amazing food and the great people that work here I would recommend this place to anyone who is in the area!

Trust me, the line at the Taco Stand is worth it. The food and service is amazing ! Isabel was very…read morekind and helpful :) We brought a friend from Europe having Mexican food for the first time and he is thrilled.

We literally just left here. The hostess saw me put a blanket on and had them bring a standing fire…read morepit which was so nice of her and attentive. This place was so esthetically beautiful. My husband loved his steak chilaquiles, and I go the Lox Bagel with a side of potatoes and scrambled eggs and couldn't finish it. The staff is exceptionally nice. Definitely give this place a try.

We enjoyed our brunch at Sugar and Scribe in La Jolla, CA…read more This was my second time dining at this restaurant and was as delicious as the first time. Chef Maeve Rochford, the owner of Sugar & Scribe won Season 2 of Food Network's Holiday Baking Championship. She is also known for competing on Food Network's Beat Bobby Flay and Kids Baking Championship. We recommend trying the following: *Butter Poached Lobster Benedict with Poached eggs, Maine Lobster, Arugula, Parsley hollandaise with side of potatoes and bacon. *Blueberry Love Pancakes with blueberry compote, snow sugar and white chocolate mousse. Both orders were excellent 5/5 stars. I tried the Horchata Latte but couldn't really taste the horchata and wasn't sweet enough for me. I wouldn't order this latte again, but maybe y'all would enjoy the flavor better. The restaurant has outdoor seating with heating lamps and welcomes well behaved dogs in their outdoor patio. We had excellent customer service and look forward to coming back! Give this place a try! Happy Yelping :)

Good view while enjoying our breakfast…read more Be sure to get here early as there is limited parking. This place also gets packed so one early if you want a good seat. But honestly every seat is a good seat here. We shared the breakfast burrito and the praline pecans cinnamon roll. Both were pretty tasty.

A good place with a view to have breakfast…read more The service was good. Walked right up and got a seat right away. The parking here is a little challenging, it's mainly valet parking but you can park on the street and walk down. Came here for breakfast not a wide variety of breakfast options. The breakfast burritos we got were huge, definitely a shareable plate. We also shared the praline pecan cinnamon roll, was pretty good. Thank you Destiny Coast for your hospitality and a great view while we enjoyed our breakfast.

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