Such a good find! Inside the KPMG building and they will validate your parking with a purchase of $10 or more. The food was so good! You order at the counter and there was plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating during the weekday. Such a cute vibe inside! I will definitely be coming back to try more on the menu! read more

Banyan Kitchen & Cafe - Breakfast Burrito - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

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Nicely decorated, simple and airy place to grab a bit to eat. Located inside a business building, the food is delightful with hamburgers etc. The staff here are friendly! read more

Banyan Kitchen & Cafe - Grab and go items! - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

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One of the finer establishments to eat at for locals and business workers alike. They carry a wide selection of things to eat. There are plenty of spots inside and outside to take your food and enjoy the natural outdoors. read more

Banyan Kitchen & Cafe - Acai bowl! Delicious! - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is located on the first floor of an office building, and they offer validation for $10 worth of parking. The service is quick and efficient. I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious the food was. -The bla&t ($15) sandwich came with smoked bacon, lettuce, avocado, tamo, basil mayo, and best of all, levain bread. It was the perfect combination, and I enjoyed every bite. -The crisp panko chicken ($15) sandwich came with tomato, avocado arugula, sriracha mayo, hot honey, pickles, and a toasted brioche bun. The crisp chicken lived up to its name, and stayed crispy the entire time. -I also got an iced caffee latte with oat milk and vanilla syrup ($6.40). It was refreshing. This restaurant also has quite a lot of indoor and outdoor seating, both with good lighting. If you want a place to work/study, this could be your new pick. I would return here the next time that I'm craving a bla&t sandwich! read more

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I was looking for a cafe in the University City area and heard great things about Banyan Kitchen and Cafe. My expectations were high and they were met with flying colors. Firstly the design of the space is beautiful. It is located on the ground floor of a shared office space. Natural light pours in from floor to ceiling windows and there are booth and table seating options. My wife and I settled into a booth and were quickly helped by the manager who gave us cups and an ice water pitcher. This was a really nice touch. We ordered: - BLAT Sandwich $15.00 - Panko Chicken Sandwich $15.00 - Iced vanilla cafe Latte $6.00 The sandwiches were spectacular. I loved the crispy breaded chicken - the chicken was juicy and flavorful and the breading was perfectly done. It definitely tasted fresh and home made. The BLAT was vibrant had excellent balance. Bacon was thick, crispy on the outside and nicely chewy on the inside. I wanted to give a huge shoutout to the service here which is spectacular. The workers are so friendly and efficient. They validate parking up to $10 which was plenty for our visit. I will definitely be back! read more

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We were getting our cars serviced and looking for a quick breakfast. This place is inside an office building and it's really beautiful -- lots of natural light, big windows, plants. There are lots of tables for sitting including long tables for groups. This would be a great place to grab a latte and a baked good and sit and study or work. There are plenty of outlets for laptops (not sure about WiFi). The food itself is La Jolla office building priced ($$$) but it was decent. Got scrambled eggs, toast and fruit, very basic, but I ate it all and was satisfied. The coffee drinks are really good, too. read more

Ordered through an app called TooGoodToGo, which is an interesting concept: participating restaurants put together surprise bags with food at a fraction of the regular price. You place an order, then swing by at the designated time -- usually mid-afternoon or near closing -- so nothing goes to waste. I placed an order via TooGoodToGo to pick up a surprise bag from Banyan Kitchen & Bar and here's what I scored... THE FOOD. - Spinach, Tomato, Feta, and Swiss Quiche. I received five of these and I'm not even complaining. The crust was flakey and buttery. Inside, the filling was wonderfully airy yet custardy, with bright spinach and sweet roasted tomatoes tucked into creamy layers of Swiss and tangy feta. Each bite had that perfect balance of earthy greens, salty cheese, and rich egg. Highly recommend. THE VERDICT. These quiches were a total win and downright addictive. I'd come back to order these again and try other dishes too. read more

Banyan Kitchen & Cafe - Spinach, Tomato, Feta, & Swiss Quiche. Crust was flakey & buttery. Filling was custardy, with spinach & roasted tomatoes, Swiss & feta. - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

We wanted a light lunch and Banyan Kitchen & Cafe was within eyesight. The customer service was good, and very efficient as ordering can be placed on an app, or at the counter. Our lunch was excellent, made to order fresh, and perfectly portioned. This location is within an office building making it a very quiet, clean, and modern designed restaurant. If you're looking to have a good and quiet meal, or snack Banyan Kitchen & Cafe is the place; I highly recommend! read more

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My husband works in same building so he's here pretty often. I stopped by to have lunch with him and I'll definitely be back. Tasty food with friendly service. Nice, cozy little cafe. It does get busy during lunchtime so it's best to go early or call in your order. read more

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It's a ritual at this point. Twice a week when I need protein, their Steak Breakfast Burrito is to die for. Hearty, tender, flavorful and prepared with care. Great spot to take a meeting, a call, get some emails written or just enjoy the vibe. Service is a little on the slow side, but that's because they really take your time with food. So not necessarily a bad thing. Depends on how you look at life. read more

Banyan Kitchen & Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

Customer service was great! So nice and welcoming, especially early in the morning. The atmosphere of the place was also very modern clean and calm. Would be a wonderful place to get some work done. I am giving two stars based on the drink and the food I ordered. I was trying to give the benefit of the doubt, but I ordered a Vietnamese iced coffee which was a mistake. I usually only get Vietnamese iced coffees in convoy, so maybe my standards were too high but the Vietnamese iced coffee that I ordered here tasted like day old Starbucks coffee. Absolutely was not worth the price. It was completely watered down as well. I also ordered the steak breakfast burrito. It wasn't too bad before the price. It wasn't worth it. There was barely any steak in it. read more

I found this gem while waiting for my mom's doctors appt to finish at UCSD. I didn't know where to park but found parking on the street. I believe you can park in their structure and get the ticket validated. The location was in a business area and there were a lot of business men and women around. It was like a cafe inside a business building. I ordered the avocado toast with smoked salmon and it was DELICIOUS! I shared it with my wife and she agreed it was one of the best avo toasts we've had. Definitely recommend for a quick bite! The service was quick and the staff were very professional. read more

Good food great people I would recommend breakfast burrito burrito really good great service

I got to say five star service and hospitality. Also the bright and high ceiling atmosphere really makes you enjoy the space and helps you focus on what you might need to get done if you want to work here. The food was good at a great price point for breakfast, and I also found that the variety of selection and chocolates on the side were tempting. Come here for the atmosphere and the service and you won't regret it. read more

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Amazing brunch and coffee place right in the middle of the business buildings! The restaurant is so elegantly decorated, giving an experience yet inviting vibe. We came here for a breakfast meeting. The service was great. The hummus and avocado toast was delicious. The americano coffee was great too. If you purchase over $10, they will validate the parking! It's a great place to meet when you have business meetings that are slightly more casual. read more

Banyan Kitchen & Cafe - Hummus and Avocado Toast - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've been here twice to study, and honestly, I am obsessed with how quiet and spacious this place is. The layout, decorations, and cleanliness are superb! They open at 8 AM-3 PM, and they offer food, chocolates, pastries, and drinks. I ordered grilled salmon sandwich and for $13+, I thought it was wayy too simple. The sandwich only had 1 leaf of lettuce and salmon. I also ordered Vietnamese coffee both times, and honestly, I was disappointed with how inconsistent my drink was. The first time, a male barista made my drink. The flavor was strong, mildly sweet, and overall delicious. It was also over ice. The second time, a female barista prepared my drink. It was hot with only 1/4 of the cup filled. It also tasted very, very different, and the color was darker. She later then told me how I was supposed to stir the cream at the bottom of the cup. However, even with me stirring it, it tasted the same and the color was the same. What confuses me more was when she said she couldn't make it on ice when my initial order was on ice. I declined her offer on remaking it since she sounded very determine that what I had ordered is correct, resulting in the same outcome. Overall, I prefer the first version better than the second one. The first one tasted more like how a Vietnamese coffee should taste like in my opinion. Overall, the staffs were nice and attentive. The space is great for studying. Tables have plugs along the wall. The Wi-Fi is fast. Parking is free if you spend over $10. read more

I had my first experience with Banyan Kitchen & Café through my work's lunch program, and I ordered the BLT&A sandwich (bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado). The portion size was generous, and the flavors were fantastic. My only critique would be that the crust of the bread was a bit too tough, making it hard to eat. I also think it would be amazing if the sandwich came with a serrano aioli sauce--one of my other favorite cafes serves a similar sandwich with that sauce, and it really elevates the whole dish. Overall, I'd definitely be open to trying more items from this café in the future! read more

The food is great and the customer service is even better. Highly recommended especially if you work nearby, worth the trip. read more

Brunch @ 10 am. Clean, & calm atmosphere . Had a customized Parmesan omelette, sausage , bacon and avocado added. Rated 4/5 bacon was hard to cut or bite. Hard like a rock. Overall tasty breakfast minus bacon. Service; Excellent customer service. Barista super sweet remade my iced latte. Originally ordered rose water latte; dissatisfied requested a remake and barista was happy to remake. Unsure what latte he made but it was tasty! Great experience! read more

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Excellent croissant breakfast sandwich. My husband enjoyed his creamy scrambled eggs with a side of bacon. All items were quality and fresh. Definitely repeatable. read more

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What a nice cafe! Excellent service, so friendly. I got a cold brew to go with cream and they served it to me in a little container so I could do it myself to get the lightness level I wanted. And the sandwich is basically a cheese omelette on a croissant with bacon and it was SO good. The melty cheese was on point! read more

Banyan Kitchen & Cafe - Bacon, egg, and cheese croissant - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

The cafe has a beautiful open design that allows for lots of natural light and high ceilings, located in the lobby of a business plaza in La Jolla. Just remember to get your parking validated! I attended a meeting here and enjoyed the food--I had the breakfast croissant and avocado toast, both made with fresh, quality ingredients. The breakfast croissant lacked bacon for the price, I would anticipate more than 2 slices. The almond and chocolate croissants were exceptional; I couldn't resist buying an almond croissant to take home! It was perfectly flaky, buttery, and soft. The seating areas are very comfortable, offering plenty of indoor and outdoor dining options. read more

Stopped here for lunch during work break. My husband got the burger, and it was great. The patty was substantial and very juicy! My chicken and wild rice soup looked a lil sad in comparison. The fries are good and worth adding on. They have hot foods, salads, soups, coffee, pastries, and chocolate. It can be a little confusing to find, but it's basically by the first parking lot straight ahead when you come in off the main road (the Wells Fargo building). Park , then take elevator down to first floor. Lovely ambiance with tons of outdoor seating and indoor seating. Parking is validated for any purchase above $10. read more

When I entered this restaurant, I was greeted by some cool 60s music. Then, I received a nice warm greeting by the young man at the front counter. I enjoyed a deliciously plump breakfast croissant with bacon, egg and cheese! What a beautifully relaxing atmosphere! I gotta come back again! read more

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Dined here around 2 pm for a very late breakfast on a Friday and the place was pretty empty. Only 1-2 tables were occupied. Food 5/5 Ordered the breakfast burrito with chorizo and a cheese Danish. The burrito was perfect to share for two, filling, and flavorful! They brought a side of sour cream, pico de gallo, and salsa as well which complemented the burrito even more. The cheese danish they brought had a dead fly on it and they brought us another one which was delicious. Drink 2.5/5 Ordered mexicano mocha and matcha latte. Both iced with regular milk. They were both watered down. The matcha was very weak in flavor and didn't taste like true authentic Japanese matcha. The mocha tasted like a watery dark chocolate drink. After sharing my concerns, they offered to remake the drink with more chocolate this time and she made it a smaller size. The drink was SO sweet that I only took a few sips and had to toss it out. Ambiance & parking 5/5 The place is aesthetically pleasing and quiet so it's perfect if you wanna get some work done. They also validate the parking which was nice. Price 4/5 Overall prices are fair. Paid about $26 for a pastry item, breakfast item, and 2 lattes. Service 5/5 Everyone was polite, attentive, and friendly. Really appreciate them offering to remake the drink even if it wasn't to my liking. Overall I'm glad we had a chance to try it but wouldn't probably come back because there are sooo many other breakfast/brunch places in SD. read more

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On first impression, this place was light, open, and just plain beautiful. It really speaks to San Diego life. Wish NoCal looked like this. We ordered the Avocado Toast, one with egg white on top and the other with Smoked Salmon. My mom enjoyed hers very much. I also enjoyed mine very much. Very filling. I probably would sprinkle some Tajin on top to add some extra spice. Because I'm following the Glucose Goddess hacks, I also purchased the Turmeric & Couscous salad. For something with very little dressing, it was good and I think Jessy would be proud...LOL. Overall, if I'm in the area again, I'd come back and try another item. read more

Banyan Kitchen & Cafe - Avocado & Egg White Toast and Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

I've started coming to this cafe a lot and Amanda at the front has really stood out to me for being so sweet and helpful. She also converses back and makes me feel listened to when I talk about my work lightning up my work stress. She is a great worker and I appreciate her every time I come in. read more

The oats or yogurt cups were very good. The breakfast burritos was good (I've had better ones). Food came out fairly quickly Sweet and friendly staff the place is very quite and full of sun. Perfect if you are looking for a place to work. read more

The food and service is really good here. My only issue was that they overcharged me based on the price they had on their menus, and when I asked about it they said that it was tax but when I looked at the receipt that was not the case. read more

Great spot for early coffee and light breakfast. It was really cold but sunny morning which made us crave hot drinks. This place popped on Yelp as opened so we decided to give it a go. We arrived just after the doors were opened for business. The café shop is very swanky and well decorated. It made me feel welcomed and relaxed. Christmas music help to create perfect ambiance. There are many coffee options to choose from. We ordered coffee latte and caffe mocha. Bothe were served in big cups and tasted good. We couldn't resist to order light breakfast too. I had avocado toast with egg withes, tomato and spinach. The toast was nicely presented on the plate and was prepared with fresh ingredients. It had quite a bit of crashed pepper but i didn't mind it. Our second order was grilled chicken brioche sandwich. It was also nicely presented on the plate but the chicken was a tad on a dry side. Overall it was good experience and I would recommend this cafe! read more

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A nice little café that's connected to a chocolate and coffee place located in what seems to be an artsy district of San Diego. The food was tasty and the presentation was beautiful. I ordered the special that was available that day. Which was coconut chicken and waffles. The chicken had a nice crisp and it reminded me of that coconut shrimp appetizer you get at a lot of Asian fusion places. Even the maple syrup had a little bit of spice in it which reminds me of the dip that comes with that appetizer (sweet and spicy). The waffles were solid and the fruit was fresh. It was tasty and was a fan. I ordered a double espresso Vietnamese coffee which is basically a double espresso with condensed milk most likely. A group of friends and I attended an event at Liberty Station the night before. When we woke up we were looking for a place for breakfast to take a small group of people took reservations because we didn't want to wait over an hour. This place was close to our hotel and it was really easy to find parking. For what we wanted this place was super convenient and we enjoyed ourselves. Definitely would come back read more

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Had lunch here today and the food was excellent! The team is here from Liberty Station and the service is exceptional as always! Lucky La Jolla has them now in their new chic lobby restaurant location. I had avocado toast on Bread and Cie grain loaf with lox and it was delicious. My husband had a chicken Caesar salad and french fries which he enjoyed so much and would order again. They make perfect espresso drinks and their house-made chocolates are to die for!! read more

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I've been wanting to come to this place for a very long time but I haven't been able to because of their hours not working with school/work. But I finally got the chance to come and I love it here! They have wifi (which I didn't have the chance to use tbh) and a decent amount of seating with outlets so def seems like a good study spot. My only issue is this place is a bit toooo warm. Like I went on a Sunday morning and it was hot lol. Like I genuinely wonder if they have AC. The service here was good though. Everyone that worked here was super friendly and was happy to chat for a bit. I do wish this place had different hours because their hours don't work with my schedule :( But they have plenty of outlets, different kinds of seating if you want to read, study, eat, chat etc. I got the creamy scrambled eggs and they were absolutely delicious and came with some fresh fruit on the side. My friend got an avocado toast from them and to be honest it wasn't anything special, you could probably make a better one at home LMAO. I got the chance to try the spiced mocha which was ABSOLUTELY delicious. It has Dark chocolate, chili, black pepper, cardamon, cinnamon, and honey. So if you're not a fan of those things, avoid the drink. But it's very warming and soothing. You can also make reservations here which I find weird because it's a small cafe, but hey you can do reserve anything nowadays I guess haha Overall great vibes, good service, just wish there was AC here! read more

AMAZING! Great prices for the portion size and quality! Very quiet place would be great to study! TONS of seating both indoors and outdoor. Parking garage has plenty of space and they validate! All the workers were super kind and helpful! Definitely will be back! read more

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Quick and easy. It was delicious. The large latte is huge. The place is easy to find and not too big or small. I got there at 8:30 and it wasn't too busy. read more

Banyan Kitchen & Cafe - Avocado & Egg Toast - Sandwiches Near Me - San Diego, California

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Seats are comfortable and the service was great! The breakfast burrito was also really good and I would 100% come back here again. It is a little hidden but other than that it is a great place to grab a quick drink or stay to do some work/ catching up with friends! read more

Super nice and helpful staff! I had the croissant sandwich and it was full of bacon, egg and avocado. It needed some type of sauce, but was still good. Very nice space and super convenient for those working nearby. read more

My sister and her family came to town so we went for a morning walk. We had intentions to be hungry when we got to Liberty Station but we were starving! Luckily Banyan Kitchen & Cafe hit the spot. We ordered our meals at the chocolate counter which led to us getting some pieces of chocolate to nibble on before our food. Mine had basil in it and it was oddly delicious. My sister and I ordered coffee and tea which was presented well and tasted delicious. The food was great, no complaints. I struggled because I probably ordered too much but I ate every last bit. The eggs on top of my avocado toast were light, fluffy and well cooked. I snuck some smoked salmon on a few bites of my toast and it was yummy!! The breakfast potatoes were delicately flavored and cooked to perfection. We really enjoyed sharing them. My nephew didn't like the actual maple syrup (yum) that came with the waffles so they actually tried to find some of the crappy fake stuff and brought us some dipping chocolate instead. Needless to say we took care of the waffles. We sat inside on some couches with a low table because that was all that was available when we arrived. The staff was attentive and helped us move to a proper table once one was available. I will definitely be back to enjoy this establishment. Let's just say I am very glad we had to walk home after stuffing ourselves. read more

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The tomato soup/bisque was good although a small portion so I asked for a 2nd bowl... you can try it maybe you'll like it!

Cute find in Liberty Station (a short walk if you're stopping to charge at any of the EV chargers nearby). Looked like it would be a great place to work and study. A lot of chocolate, spicy drinks. My mocha was one of the best and fairest for the price I've had in San Diego. The spiced Mocha was also deep and extra spicy. Could be hard to find since it's tucked away from a lot of the shops and other restaurants, we'll worth the stop! read more