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    Daffodil Cafe

    4.6 (39 reviews)
    ModerateCafes
    Open • 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Vanilla Latte & Avo Avocado Toast
    Mina L.

    Found this spot randomly to catch up with a friend and it's hidden where the executive buildings are. There's a parking garage and they will validate your parking up to 90 mins. The staff is incredibly kind and friendly. Their demeanor perfectly matched the welcoming atmosphere, and you can genuinely tell they enjoy being there. Food and drinks came out decently quick and I overall enjoyed my experience!

    Soyrizo burrito. Served with salsa Fresca and cut fruit
    Leonard K.

    TL;DR: well made drinks with creative combos for seasonal Bev. They do use monin (better than torani imo). Coffee is decent quality. The food is tasty and plentiful, we tried the soyrizo with little complaint. Good post work pick me up though nothing outstanding. Daffodil is a small cafe located next to a. Few commercial offices in UTC. Pretty standard fare for breakfast foods and cafe beverages. The service is very patient, communicative, and efficient. Cute, simple, and inviting interior thankfully clashes with the surroundings. Ambience 7/10; service 8/10 While I think anyone would agree a great house made syrup is preferred there is definitely a skill needed to properly mix a catalog of premixed syrups. And I think monin is clearly superior to torani Banana bread latte If you like your coffee on the lighter brighter side this will be a good place for you. The flavor is well balanced between spice and banana and the latte is well made. 7/10 Honey apple latte Coffees the same of course but I thought the chemistry was a little less successful on this one. It is very sweet (not my preference but understandable). I didn't get a lot of apple though. 6/10 Soyrizo burrito I was quite surprised by this bad boy! It's a really decent size, includes potatoes/cheese/eggs, and the taste is good. The soyrizo brings a good amount of smoky spices and it's not overly salted (a common issue when soy-meat alternatives are used). The accompanying salsa is bright with forward notes of onion and cilantro. I also appreciate the supreme citrus, nice touch. Altogether it is a well done basic breakfast meal. 7/10. Daffodil is a nice cafe for a bite and a beverage though there isn't much setting it apart from others except for the staff. The staff is super nice and I think understands their location because they are both accommodating/efficient. That's a hard balance! Not my usual kind of place but I left satisfied :)

    Chia Seed Pudding
    Robyn S.

    What a cute cafe! Tucked away in La Jolla Commons, they validate parking, making it easy peasy to enjoy. The decor is light and bright. I would call it bohemian chic. I ordered the chia pudding (which is bizarre because that is something I would never order) and it was SO good! It was thick but still smooth and flavorful and the fresh fruit on top was perfectly ripe. The honey lavender latte was on point served in an adorable ceramic mug and the spinach danish was so beautiful I didn't want to bite into it and ruin the design. Haha. Glad I did. The crust was the highlight for me. I'm not very into nutmeg and there was a lot in the spinach mixture but I enjoyed it regardless. Looking forward to returning and trying the Frankie!

    Blueberry scone, excellent
    Gail U.

    Open, spacious, clean, trendy. Friendly service, delicious scone. Generous portion of fruit bowl, breakfast sandwich. Coffee drinks are divine.

    Suite front
    Emmett T.

    Daffodil Cafe is located on the ground level adjacent to one of the office buildings of the La Jolla Commons complex. They validate parking for one hour in a visitor's space inside the nearby deck. After that, the rate was $1.75 for every 15 minutes or part of. The inside was spacious with several tables for seating along with a large sofa and lounge chairs in the middle. Two large menu screens, one for breakfast and one for lunch, hung on the wall to the right when you entered the suite. I visited in the early afternoon while there was one party seated playing a card game. The lunch menu featured three salads, five sandwiches/wraps, three bowls, and six sides. I picked a Chicken Tikka Masala Frankie as a bowl. The item was the kitchen's twist to a classic Indian cuisine staple. Stewed chicken was cooked with Indian spices and served with white basmati rice, tomato, red onion, cucumber, and green chili yogurt sauce. The mixture was not spicy, yet it was pretty flavorful. A couple of pieces of naan would have been a nice enhancement. There was a free WiFi signal so I spent time catching up on my laptop before I realized that the extra parking time would not be covered by the validation. Those who work in the surrounding offices now have a new option within walking distance for dining. I enjoyed my lunch at Daffodil Cafe to give it a four star rating.

    Breakfast sandwich,  salad...I don't remember what kind it was.
    Christine M.

    A nice little place in the middle of office buildings. Food was tasty and simple. I had a salad dish worth added chicken while my friend had a breakfast sandwich. I have to say that the sandwich looked a lot better. But I did enjoy my salad dish. Need to come back to try other things.

    Divya C.

    Okay, how cute is this cafe?! I definitely need to come back and work from here -- it's the definition of cozy coffee shop vibes. I ordered the banana bread iced latte from their seasonal drink menu (it doesn't show up on their website, but you can see it when you go to place an order), and my MIL tried the gingerbread latte. The banana bread latte was a miss for me -- it didn't really taste like banana and mostly just came across as a vanilla latte. My MIL, on the other hand, really loved her gingerbread latte and said she'd order it again. They also have a pretty extensive food menu, so I'd love to come back and try that next time. I also loved browsing the curated trinkets they sell in the cafe-- super cute and fun to look at.

    Classic breakfast sandwich/ Instagram @judeethefoodee
    Judy G.

    My friend and I stumbled upon this cafe tucked away inside a local business park, and wow, what a score. This is seriously a hidden gem that deserves all the hype. We had to try both breakfast and lunch. The Classic Breakfast Croissant Sandwich was perfectly done--flaky, buttery, and a great, satisfying start to the day. Next up was the Smashed Burger. Topped with crispy bacon, melted Hatch cheddar, perfectly caramelized onions, and a vibrant herbed aioli, it was seriously incredible. I just kept saying "wow just wow" after every bite. But the true champion was THE TURKEY SANDWICH. Served on soft ciabatta with provolone and fresh mixed greens, the secret is the house-made bacon jam. That jam takes the whole thing over the top--it was absolutely to die for. The best part? The ciabatta was so soft and fresh, it did not cut the top of my mouth. That small detail shows serious attention to quality. Everything was fresh, high-quality, and delicious. Will definitely be back! Go check it out!

    Carmen V.

    Such a hidden cute little oasis of joy, cozyness and great food too! I went there as I was at a doctor appointment nearby and wanted to try something new. Then I was surprised that was inside a complex of mostly financial buildings (but they validate one hour parking). I parked on the street because I didn't know that I also wanted to see the sculptures in campus. I like the touch of green in this café. Warm greeting from the lady who speaks Spanish, very beautiful and welcoming and she suggested I try the salmon toast that was awesome and satisfying. Capuccino was also perfectly done. Very clean and spacious yet very cozy.

    Classic Breakfast Sandwich
    Ari M.

    Cute spacious spot tucked away near office buildings. The owners were sweet and checked up on us a few times, and the food came out pretty quickly. The commons smash burger: The sauce was really good, tangy and herby and I loved it with the caramelized onions. The patty was a little overdone/dry and the fries were pretty standard. Classic breakfast sandwich: The croissant itself was standard, the egg patty was thick and fluffy and came with arugula, bacon, and cheese. The overall sandwich was a bit under-balanced and a little dry. Belgian waffle: Loved the fresh whipped cream! I do wish the waffles weren't as dense and the compote wasn't so thick and overly sweet almost like a jam. The blueberries on top were also a little old/wrinkly. I do think they are super friendly and it's a nice space, but with a few tweaks to their freshness it would be much better!

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    Trinh T.

    such a cute little cafe hidden and tucked in a business area. it's very bright, colorful, clean, and nicely decorated inside. i got the lox toast and it was decently good. it's a simple breakfast item but did it's job with the basics and flavor. they have both breakfast and lunch options and it all seems pretty decent. staff is also super conversational, helpful, and friendly!

    Avocado toast
    Christine Y.

    Wow the food here is so fantastic the avocado toast is amazing different from any we've had before unique and yummy the frittata was exceptional . The acia bowl was also very tasty. The muffins and croissants are great. They have an extensive drink menu all fabulous. The cafe is so well decorated really well done. The staff are welcoming professional and friendly. We love this new cafe it has a pleasant relaxing vibe. It's open for breakfast and lunch such a treat to eat there.

    Mexican Latter & banana bread latte
    Raul M.

    Stumbled across this place tucked away into corporate buildings. So glad I found it though. Everything was so delicious and the service was so great! Staff is very friendly and made great recommendations.

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    Nice ambiance , friendly staff. I tried the banh mi bowl and it was not very good. Chicken is not flavorful , was bland and chewy.

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    Commons burger is the BOMB! Service was great. Worker was very sweet. Very modern and relaxing environment.

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    Love the atmosphere of this place. Soo cozy, cute, warm and welcoming. The staff is amazing too! Mexican mocha delicious

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    Prompt service, wholesome food. Highly recommend for a quick and nourishing breakfast on the go.

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