Didn't know what to expect coming to this place. Was able to see that it was by the coast but the moment that we got up the stairs, WOW! one of the most incredible views that I've ever seen at a restaurant. It is truly breathtaking. This place is a little different as you order your breakfast food at the counter and then find an open table. All of our dishes were really good both the sweet and savory items. If you're looking for one of the best places for breakfast, this is it. read more

3-4.5 stars. I think the items available are on the expensive side and you're mainly paying for the view. (Even though down below and all that is free). The parking lot, I believe, is paid parking or valet only and very small. So, it is recommended to park on the streets. It can be a little difficult and there may be some walking up hills involved. The set up is strange: you walk in and order at the counter. Then they will hand you your pastries on a plate with napkins and silverware, and then give you table number plaque. If you ordered something savory, for breakfast/brunch... then they will bring that out to your table along with your drinks. What I didn't like was that, we basically ordered everything "for here" aka to sit down and enjoy --- and then they brought out the iced drinks in plastic cups. And mind you, we are right next to the beach, this spot is basically located at a Marine Conservation Facility. And they decided to use single use plastic cups which are known to be a threat to marine life and their ecosystems... I am not saying that people at Destiny Coast will be littering -- but I feel like they should have been more thoughtful of this sort of thing. Why is it that serving in glassware/ceramic ware for drinks is so uncommon now? I would like to see more variety for coffee sizes. I believe they only had one iced size and that was a 20 oz (~$9). Way too much milk, I prefer 12 oz iced lattes. I went with their Iced Purple Haze Latte, as you can guess that involves a lavender syrup. Their lavender syrup tasted odd. I would not get it again and I wouldn't recommend it. My mom had the Iced Sunrise Latte aka their sea salted caramel latte, and I would say it was a little better, but it needed more sea salt. My mom's friend had the Iced Matcha Passion Fruit Lemonade. She said it was refreshing, but couldn't taste the passion fruit at all and the price was ~$11. We ordered a few pastries to share: - $7, Peaches & Cream Muffin: This was good! I liked how moist and fluffy it was. I think it would be better without the walnuts (which was a surprise addition! I did not see any mention of this). I think if they want crunch, a classic addition would be some turbinado sugar. I would order this again. - $9, Ube Blueberry Mini Bundt Cake: The ube flavor didn't come though at all. The blueberry was nice and tart, the cake is not sweet at all. There was a slight citrus taste to it, reminding me of a lemon glaze, That classic blueberry lemon combo. - $7, Cranberry Kumquat Scone: My mom came back specifically for this scone. Safe to say she enjoys it! It is not insanely dry and crumbly like others can be. If you prefer not too sweet, you'll enjoy this! Overall, it was a nice place to come with family/friends, the view of course is gorgeous, the workers were kind, and the pastries were fun to try. They have shaded spots as well, so you have the choice if you wanna be in the sun or not. Minimal indoor seating. I wouldn't exactly recommend their coffee-- or at least the lattes, however, if you like your drinks very milky and sweet- then order away. & If you don't mind splurging a little, then this is a great spot for you to come try! read more

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First, the location and food was a 5/5. This review is about something I saw that was appalling. One of the staff dropped a tin of Caviar on the floor. Right behind the cashier where everyone is walking by. The lid fell off and the lid landed food side down, the side that is in contact with the caviar, touching the floor. Next, what looked like the manager lady, a bit older than the rest of staff, told them to pick it up. The staff picked it up, and put the lid back on the caviar tin and put it back in the mini fridge. I mean I understand caviar is expensive but this is basic food safety. I couldn't believe the manager actually told them to put it back in as opposed to throwing it away. This alone should not happen and management should know better than that. I should have taken a video of it as it would have gone viral read more

Nevermind 5/5, this is a 10/10. The views are divine. You order and sit down. Food is killer and the drinks are awesome. The brown sugar espresso was so good. Tried a bunch of dishes and you really can't go wrong. Only minor feedback is that they didn't have menus for the line, which made it hard to decide due to the tv menus changing. Also there is a 2 hr limit on the tables and they will hold you to it. read more

Destiny Coast - Salmon dish - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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This was a great last minute brunch find! We were looking for a spot where we didn't need reservations with a beautiful view and we hit the jack pot! The hostess was so nice she cleaned a table next to the glass panel with a view for us when I asked for a nice table closest to the edge. The food was amazing! You could see the paragliders as you enjoy your meal and it was such a good experience for my husband and I. We got lucky with the parking but they do offer valet. Definitely recommend the BLT avocado toast. My husband also loved his burrito. He wasn't a huge fan of his coffee but overall a great experience. read more

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Destiny's Coast is a beautiful restaurant that has pretty views! The Sunday evening I dined here Kevin was our server and he provided wonderful service. Food and drinks were scrumptious and the ambiance was nice. My only gripe was there was a strict manager who was asking us if we were dining when we stepped away to take sunset pics near the edge which was a bit offensive as we were dining there. I think they were regulating randoms who walked in to take pictures so they would kick them out, but we were dining guests so that caught me a bit off-guard since it was not only rude, but embarrassing and uncalled for as we had a table and were paying patrons there and all. Like excuse me? read more

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Came here on Monday for breakfast. For a wonderful place. It has specifically reserved parking for the customers. You order at the counter and they bring food for you. You select your own seating. The views are amazing, definitely hard to beat such views. The menu is definitely on expensive side but you are paying for the view as well. They have a pretty decent menu. My husband had breakfast burrito and I had a protein bowl with quinoa and chicken. We also had a green smoothie and a cappuccino. Food was fresh and very tasty. Service was pretty good as well. Definitely a good experience. read more

Destiny Coast - Breakfast with a view - breakfast burrito and protein bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Is this place cheap? NO. Is the food delicious and portions are big? YES. Can't beat the view and atmosphere. Service is friendly. You order at the counter and they bring the food out to you at the self seating patio, which is dog friendly. Ingredients are fresh and plentiful. Definitely not dots on a plate. Food was unexpectantly hearty and yummy. read more

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Destiny Coast is one of the many amazing brunch places that has a stunning ocean view that San Diego has to offer! This place is relatively new, so it's not super crowed, YET! We came on a Sunday morning, around 10 am. There are still plenty of street parking along the road. They offer valet parking if you are preferred. The place has an interesting set up where they operate more like a cafe where you order inside at the cashier, then they bring food and coffee to the table. You find a table on your own, so limited service for people who enjoy a more relaxing and free brunch style. I was surprised to see coffee to be served in the to-go cups. That, in my opinion, drops its quality despite they offer quite a variety of interesting coffee and drinks options. For the food, they are decent. They have somewhat limited breakfast/brunch menu compared to other full serviced brunch restaurants. We overall enjoyed the breakfast here and really loved the outdoor patio and the beautiful view. One thing that we weren't happy about is that they kept pushing us out. We were disappointed that our conversation had to cut short. They could have given us some warning instead of just grabbing all the plates then asked us to leave. Something to expect if you plan to stay here for a while. read more

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A good place with a view to have breakfast. 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. read more

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Good view while enjoying our breakfast. 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. read more

Destiny Coast - Praline pecans cinnamon roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

The view is absolutely spectacular and the food was wonderful! Service was friendly. The only problem, and it's a BIG one, is the parking. There are maybe 10 parking spaces in the lot which will undoubtedly be full when you arrive. I got stuck with a train of other cars trying to turn around in an extremely small lot. People were honking and yelling at each other to move, but there was nowhere to go. It was very stressful! After I finally escaped the lot, I went up the hill and into the residential neighborhood above the restaurant and found what seemed like the last spot. Then I had to make my way back down to the restaurant which was a bit of a trek (in heels ) The website is definitely misleading. See photo. I would definitely return for the food and the view but they have to fix that parking problem first 100%! read more

Destiny Coast - Website info for parking - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

perfect july 4th weekend, perfect weather, went to destiny coast for girls brunch with the best panoramic Pacific Ocean views and paragliding viewing we ordered: chef's special cinnamon roll (july 4th themed!!) orchard chicken salad croissant coastal chickpea and salmon protein bowl green goddess superfood protein bowl golden state breakfast burrito Service was great! Food was good too read more

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Absolutely stunning outdoor patio with views of Scripps Pier and the gliders from Torrey Pines. The sausage stuffed dates were certainly unique and delicious with fennel and pumpkin seeds. The short ribs were tender with a creamy polenta and kale salad. I didn't think the olives went particularly well with the short ribs but overall it was delicious. The olive oil cake was moist with a smooth meringue topping. The espresso used for the affogato was a bit too bitter for my liking but the ice cream was yummy. Definitely would return especially to try brunch. read more

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We were scouring through Yelp to find a new restaurant to try out. We found Destiny Coast to be on the list of eateries with a view! Our GPS took us to the first entrance. The sign indicated the restaurant, but it was for deliveries only! It's technically not the restaurant's fault, but it seemed challenging at that moment. After turning around and took the second entrance, we found it! The parking lot was small. That's free parking. There's paying parking on the main street in front of the restaurant entrance. As we walked in, we were quickly greeted by several staff members. We grabbed a menu and stood in line to order. We ended up ordering the Orchard Chicken Salad Croissant and the Coastal Chickpea & Salmon bowl. We also ordered the Sunrise Latte, Purple Haze Latte, and two of the chef's specials of the cinnamon rolls. After ordering, they handed us a number. They told us they would deliver our order at our table. I believe the dinner service is the table service. OHMYGOODNESS!! The food was very fresh and delicious! My croissant had the outside crunch to it. The inside was very moist and buttery tasting. Everything was made with love! The main seating area is within ocean view. It was nice to sit and chat with the soft ocean waves in the background. It was a beautiful lunch day!! After our lunch, we moved over to the couch seating area to finish our coffee and watch the waves. There's a heater, but it wasn't needed that day. Overall, we truly enjoyed our meal with the beautiful view. Parking is a little tight. Price wise?!?! A little on the high side, however, you're paying for the ocean views! Also, everything is higher everywhere. This was well worth the visit. The staff were very friendly, knowledgeable, and upbeat. read more

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Food is on par with the jaw dropping view. What a location! Called Sunday for a last minute dinner resy for 9 people. Evening manager got right back to me and made it happen, thank you! The setting, ambience and little touches set this venue apart from anything in LJ proper. And the view. You need to impress someone? Date, MIL, client, consider it done. Service is understated and attentive. Always there, but you wouldn't know it. Fresh silverware, clean table between each course, thoughtful recommendations. All nine of us agree it was the best meal of the year. Flatbread, artichoke Beignets, hummus (this is not your basic-B hummus, it's dolled up and we ordered a second), tuna crudo, lamb meatballs and mussels. For dinner, the mediterranean chicken was the star. It's huge. The kids fought over the leftovers the next day. Short ribs came in next, and the salads, salmon, and pasta dishes were devoured. For dessert, Basque cheesecake. Authentic. Wiggly center. The manager (who made the rounds several times to ensure the night was running smoothly) recommended the olive oil cake with lemon meringue. Never had anything like it and it was the star dessert. The chocolate mousse was not my favorite, but there was nothing left at the end of the night. Dress for at least two seasons. It was hot and sunny when we got there, and then cool and foggy on the way out. It's become challenging to find a place where the price point meets the quality of food, service, and environment. This one nails it. My husband suggested I don't leave a review so we can keep it a secret. We will be back for sure! Thank you for a memorable family dinner. read more

I found this place on Instagram and wanted a brunch spot with a nice view for my birthday. They do have parking, but we parked on the street and walked a little. It wasn't too bad at all. I didn't try any food this time, but I did have two Bloody Marys (I love a good Bloody, and it was my birthday after all), and they were great. My boyfriend got a coffee and said it was very good as well. The service was nice, the view was beautiful, and the overall vibe was great. We sat by the fire pit area (it was turned off since it was daytime and hot out), and it was such a nice atmosphere. We took a walk afterward to enjoy the views even more. Would definitely go back and try more items next time! read more

Destiny Coast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Omg omg One of the The best ocean view restaurant for sure!!! This place have my heart Walk in were welcomed,so was the staff ,welcoming!! Ambiance ...the perfect view to your morning bfast! Which can never go wrong Food was yum too & our server made it pretty easy ...helping us out with the options! Highly recommended or definetely & must recommended for sure!!!!!!! read more

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04/10/2026 A friend recommended this place for the view, and I agree--it's amazing! The food is also delicious and made with fresh ingredients. What we ordered: -Shakshuka ($26) 5/5: Fresh tomatoes and arugula perfectly balanced the runny poached eggs. -Matcha Latte ($11) 5/5: Best I've had; the lavender syrup and oat milk (+$1) were great. -Crispy Mashed Potatoes ($9) 4/5: Creamy inside, but a bit too salty for our taste. -Americano ($6) 4/5 Overall, a very relaxing breakfast. Arriving early made parking easy! read more

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Overall, I'd give it about a 4/5. The view was definitely the highlight and made the experience worthwhile. The setting is beautiful and feels upscale, with great scenery and atmosphere. The food was good but not particularly memorable, and when I first visited, the restaurant was still relatively new, so the service was somewhat inconsistent. My husband returned more recently and felt the experience had improved, which is encouraging. Parking was probably the biggest drawback. The lot was quite busy around lunchtime, and I ended up parking nearby. The area is built on a fairly steep hillside, so there is some walking on a significant incline. It wasn't a major issue for me, but it could be inconvenient for anyone with mobility, knee, or walking limitations. Overall, I'd still go back. While my initial impression was probably closer to a 3.5/5, the beautiful setting and reports of improved service make it a solid 4/5 and worth another visit. read more

Million-Dollar Views & Scrumptious Eats If you're looking for the perfect spot for ocean views, this is it. The location is absolutely stunning and makes for an incredible backdrop while you eat. The Food & Service: The food was nothing short of scrumptious--every bite was delicious and well worth the visit. It's a counter-service setup, which keeps things moving quickly. The employees behind the counter were efficient and friendly, making the whole process seamless. Bottom Line: Come for the view, stay for the delicious food. It's the perfect casual coastal getaway. read more

Destiny Coast - Restaurant specialty - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Normally when you have a great view in San Diego, the good isn't great. Thank you Destiny Coast for changing that! The food is great, very tasty and well put together! The coffee was pretty tasty too. Only drawback, parking is pretty limited so you'll have to valet. read more

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If you're looking for a restaurant with beautiful views, this is the place. Destiny Coast really delivers. When you walk in, there's a hostess stand where you check in for a table. They also have a few lounge chairs and open seating areas that are first come, first served. You order at the counter, and they bring the food out to you. The chicken croissant sandwich we ordered was huge and super filling. It was enough to feed three people. The croissant was soft and flaky, and the chicken filling was flavorful. It was a really satisfying sandwich. We also tried their house special cinnamon roll. I might be in the minority here, but it didn't quite live up to my expectations. The frosting tasted more like cream cheese than a sweet icing, and the flavor felt a little underwhelming to me. The roll itself wasn't as soft as I prefer. Overall, I loved the ambiance, and the sandwich and ambiance alone makes it worth visiting. Next time, I'd try a different dessert and skip the cinnamon roll. Parking is limited. You can valet by the hour or park on the street in the neighborhood just before the restaurant, which is a short and easy walk. read more

Destiny Coast - Chicken salad croissant sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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We ordered brunch then you sit at a table. We arrived just before the lunch crowd arrived so we sat at a table overlooking the ocean. We shared the ham, egg and cheese croissant and the chicken and artichoke soup. The sandwich was delicious and filling. The soup was amazing. Excellent broth. Very enjoyable. Magnificent location in La Jolla. The vibe is fun, with sun on an open air deck. read more

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Absolutely lovely place. Location is amazing and ambiance is really nice. The food felt fresh and the service was courteous and quick. Definitely, if you are in the area, give them a try. Share your experiences and enjoy the views at this place. Happy brunch everyone! read more

Destiny Coast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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We came for the daytime breakfast/lunch hours, which are totally casual counter-service with open patio seating. It is first-come, first-served, and we did have to endure an hour wait--but let me tell you, it is 100% worth it.Here is what we ordered and completely devoured:Destiny Cinnamon Rolls: Pure heaven. Sweet, gooey, and a must-order. French-Style Omelette: Super delicate, perfectly cooked, and elegant.French Toast: Fluffy, golden, and delicious. Crispy Bacon & Chicken Sausages: The perfect savory, salty balance. Mimosas: Crisp, refreshing, and the ultimate pairing for those cliffside ocean views. ‍ The ServiceOn top of the killer views and food, the staff here was incredibly warm, welcoming, and friendly. They handle the crowds so well! read more

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Came here on a whim after hearing about it from an Uber driver and wow I am so glad we came for an early breakfast! The views are to die for looking into downtown La Jolla and then up the coast, gives you the quintessential southern California feel. When you walk in and grab a table, you are given a QR code and you order in a café style bar, but don't let that deceive you for how incredible the food is. Their Golden State breakfast burrito with beef short rib is honestly one of the best burritos I've ever had... And I'm from Northern California and live in Southern California now so take that with a grain of salt. Their strawberry shortcake croissant is the perfect sweetness to the full flavored of the short rib and potatoes. You basically get a full meal in three bites. The breakfast burrito is also massive very easy to split with another person. I can't wait to come back and try their dinner menu during sunset and experiencing all that this restaurant has to offer read more

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Beautiful spot for brunch with the girls! The view is absolutely stunning and service is excellent. We tried the omelette (with the caviar addition), shakshuka, and French toast, as well as the cocktails and mimosas, and the lemon olive oil cake. The food is decent, nothing particularly memorable but everything was tasty - pretty standard brunch food. Prices a little on the higher side, but reasonable for the view and location. All in all we had a lovely experience and would return for brunch with a view. read more

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wow the view! Great intimate breakfast/brunch spot. Parking is insanely small so be prepared to walk. Really enjoyed the pastries from here. The olive cake was moist, the puff pastry was buttery. Coffee was decent. You order at the counter than you get seated. The staff was helpful! Must return. read more

Destiny Coast - Shashuka and the view - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for brunch before Sea world on a a Saturday around 9. Not too crowded. Amazing views and ambiance!! Parking is a bit limited with paid street parking or valet You order inside and get a number and they bring the food/ drinks out to you. Loved the lavender latte but the dried bits of lavender kept getting into my mouth which was less than ideal. Flavor of the drink was good though! Breakfast burrito was perfect and loved the salsa that came with it. Great brunch spot to enjoy the view and catch up with friends! read more

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Ambiance is top notch here if you're looking for a perfect brunch place and enjoy La Jolla's coast line. It's one of those where you place your order, take a number, and find your table. Staff is friendly and I do see they are good about delivering the food to your table in a timely manner and keeping the areas clean. Food wise I would say it's pretty average. I wish they heated up the croissant for the tuna salad. Pretty disappointed the chips were cold as well. Seems like these were just pre made in advanced. read more

Destiny Coast - chicken salad croissant + house made chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Got here when they opened on July 4th and good thing we did. By the time we left all perimeter tables and a few middle ones were taken. Savory and sweet food, the service and the scenic views here were amazing! Espresso drinks were ok. We'll definitely come back. read more

There is paid parking or valet. If you don't have a reservation you have to put your name in and then wait for a table and then you can go and order from the cashier inside. The French toast was my favorite, super yummy and perfect sweetness with the whipped cream and fruit. The shashuska was ok, it had a sharp feta aftertaste that I didn't care for but my mom liked the dish. Our coffees were yummy. Beautiful view. Would love to come back and try something else. read more

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I feel that the food was not the most amazing and for the price. This chicken orchard sandwich was big portion but I would have preferred a soft croissant. It is a harder crunch croissant and my friend also got one too and thought the same thing. The side usually is a salad but I upgraded for the potatoes. I will say I'm a HUGE potato lover and the potatoes were delicious and highly recommend. Two of my other friends got the salmon bowl which they did like. My friends and I each got various coffees: Purple Haze Latte, sunrise latte, and pacific coast cloud. All the coffees did taste delicious. I only gave this 3 stars because I feel that with the parking situation how you have to park on the hill parallel and walk down, and their lot is only valet, it's a bit annoying. It's first come first serve seating so we didn't get a table closer with a view even though we called ahead, then later they said those were saved for other people - kinda confusing. You do get up and go order the food yourself then they bring it to the table. Overall for the food and cost, I think other spots may be better! read more

Destiny Coast - Orchard Chicken Salad Croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Fantastic sunset dinner! Extraordinary View. We had a great experience. The food is quite unique and the servers are professional.

The views is definitely what makes this place. The food is pretty good but as others have mentioned the price tag is pretty high. Came on a Mon for lunch and it wasn't too busy. They have probably about 6 or 7 free parking spots out front but otherwise it's all paid parking or free street parking a bit of a walk away. They are set up cafeteria style where you order at the counter first and they give you a number to bring your food out. You order from a menu but they also have a bunch of pastries on display before you order. I got the avocado blt tartine with the petite salad (also had the option for truffle chips). The tartine did not skimp on the avocadoes which was appreciated and everything was well seasoned. It did say it should come with sunflower seeds but mine didn't have any on it. The bacon was cut in thin strips and was nice and crispy. Salad was well seasoned and also had tomatoes, cucumbers and radishes in it. read more

Destiny Coast - Avocado blt tartine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Amazing View and really good food but their prices are excessive... I had two black coffees, an omelette and a yogurt and my bill was over $60 (plus tip)... So if they bring the prices down, I'd come back, but as it is now: no way! read more

Destiny Coast - Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Came here for brunch and the view was stunning! A bit cloudy but sun started coming out. The matcha pistachio croissant was amazing! Pistachio on the outside with matcha cream inside it. It was a very nice mix of flavors. The chocolate marshmallow waffles are new on the item. Waffles are chocolate, with marshmallows on the side, a bit way too sweet for me personally with the combination of them all. Parking very limited but had a valet read more

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I would honestly give this restaurant 10 stars if I could. Dining here was like a mini luxury retreat for my palate and my soul. The ocean views are epic and sprawling. The service was friendly and kind. It's a hybrid model where you order at the counter and then you seat yourself and they bring the food to your table. I ordered the Green Goddess bowl and the Sunrise smoothie. The prices are astronomical but the freshness, flavor and ambiance are undeniable. It was as if my body received an IV of nutrition. I would eat here every day if I could! And I didn't get to try any of the baked goods but they were definitely eye candy to say the least. read more

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Ambiance..the best view in the house Service..you have to wait for a table and thrn you order first and then they bring out food. But if you get a bakery item or quick coffee..you get it in a to go cup. All coffee comes in to go cups.. Food..thr croissants are Huge and amazing tast. Don't like your drinks come in to go cups when you are sitting at table. The chicken salad sandwich was good and with truffle chips. Good quantity..limited.food item. read more

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