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    Harry's Coffee Shop

    4.3 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Nostalgic interior
    Steph H.

    STEPH JUDGEMENT: Charming nostalgic diner with decent food and nice service. I like the lore of how Harry followed his beloved Brooklyn Dodgers to CA and made his way down to La Jolla and opened this diner. The place was established in 1960 and looks it, inside and out, but not in a bad way. Lots of nostalgic stuff on the walls and locals in the seats. At about 10:30am on a Friday there was no problem getting a table. We ordered: - Tuna melt with hash browns (really great, especially the hash browns, which came extra crispy, like I requested.) - scrambled eggs, single pancake, cottage cheese (only complaint from hubby was that the pancake was cold, but he didn't say anything til he finished eating it, lol. I have a feeling they would've given him another one if he'd said something, but oh well) Pretty spendy for diner food, but it was tasty and the service was friendly. Lots of merch available, like hats, mugs, stickers, etc. I'd say it was more like 3.5 stars but I'm rounding up.

    Ian O.

    If you are looking for good food with okay service, this is the spot. My girlfriend ordered the BW Benny and I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak on a Waffle. I loved the crispiness of my chicken fried steak and the gravy was the cherry in top bringing it all together. The poached egg and hollandaise sauce was amazing. If we ever find ourselves in La Jolla for breakfast, we will be back.

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    Heather M.

    We popped in here for a breakfast with the kids and were not disappointed. The original leather booth seats from the 60's and old style atmosphere stays true to its roots. I love the retro feel of this diner. The service staff were very friendly and attentive. Kids had Oreo shakes with their pancake and eggs (Happy New Year!). We ordered the breakfast burrito and Corned Beef Hash. I also ordered the espresso milkshake which was very delicious! The portions are very generous which I appreciate. Most dishes can be shared. I would definitely recommend trying this place!

    Chilaquiles, Carne Asada Tacos, Breakfast Burrito, Two Eggs Breakfast, One Pancake (1)
    Nylah W.

    A good experience if you're looking for that family-feel diner restaurant. For a saturday at 11am, it wasn't extremely busy and we were seated pretty fast. I was surprised by the range of food items on the menu, my chilaquiles were delicious. Everyone else in my group enjoyed their food. I'd say out of their mexican-style breakfast options they weren't the greatest if you're seeking authenticity. But, definitely try their pancakes!

    Quintessential burger and fries. That bun...Ooh Ma Gawd!
    Chris M.

    My son requested Harry's for his bday breakfast. I can't believe I had never been here before! I use the word 'cozy often when describing the really great spots...this is one of them! Just a proper diner-style joint with delicious food. We were instantly greeted by friendly staff and shown to our seat. The service just kept getting better after that and the waiter "rolled out the red carpet" when he found out there was a birthday. Mini pancakes with dipping syrup and whipped cream! Sometimes it's the little things.

    Eva W.

    OMG, I would come here all the time, if I lived in this city. This was my first time trying Harry's Coffee Shop and it did not disappoint. I ordered the corn beef hash with soft scrambled and hashbrowns. I've never had it the way they have prepared it before. The outside layer of the corn beef was crispy. It was really good. The hashbrowns were crispy on the outside and potatoey on the inside. I love my hashbrowns that way. It was perfect. Usually when I order eggs, soft scramble, it is usually not soft scrambled. Other restaurants over cook eggs, but they didn't. It was perfect. I very much enjoyed my breakfast. Our server was very nice. Since we have not been there before, she recommended some popular items to us. It looks like they specialize in milkshakes. The have a menu of milkshakes. I would have tried one, but I didn't want a milkshake for breakfast. That would totally fill me up. Maybe next time for lunch. I would love to come here again to try other items on the menu when I'm in town again.

    Anita M.

    I had a decent experience coming here for brunch. They have a diner style menu including both sweet and savory options. I ordered the veggie burrito. I also ordered two mimosas. The food tasted okay, I think my burrito was lacking some flavor. It's a hefty portion which could be big enough for two people. I do think the service fell a bit short as it took a while to order my second drink and it took time before we got our check. Good location in La Jolla and street parking nearby.

    Cali Breakfast Burrito
    Kendall D.

    I thought this was the cutest diner with great vibes. It reminded me of something you'd see in Old Hollywood. The food was all very yummy. I had the breakfast burrito which I could have easily shared with someone else! All around great place.

    Counter seats & kitchen
    Christopher G.

    The thing about Harry's is that, even when they are jam-packed with customers, they still have an insane turnaround on food. I recently came in and received my food in about 5 minutes after ordering, and every seat was full in the house. They have really good food, a basic diner set up with a few quirky twists. Highly recommend this spot. Parking can be tricky sometimes, but not terrible do to their decent sized lot in the back for patrons. I recommend any of the omelettes and their shakes. The basic egg breakfasts are great too. Amazing hashbrowns. Update: Came back to Harry's this past weekend after several years without a visit. My brother ordered the corned beef hash, his wife ordered the California breakfast burrito, and I ordered the chicken salad sandwich--an item I've never had. I also got an espresso martini, which I've also never had from Harry's. The food was pretty good overall, though my brother's hash browns were unexpectedly undercooked and mushy, which was surprising since Harry's typically has pretty crispy hash browns. The chicken salad sandwich was pretty good, although slightly bland-ish in flavor. The espresso martini was very tasty and well made.

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    Bridget B.

    Absolutely LOVE this diner that is nestled in between all the modern La Jolla shops and boutiques. It offers that classic retro diner feel all while delivering excellent food to match. Do yourself a favor and get the belgian waffle. It is so delicious - it doesn't even need toppings. The eggs, hashbrowns, and bacon are also great sides for the main event. The coffee was smooth. The service was great. I have no notes besides absolutely needing to try those milkshakes next time!

    Bacon and Cheddar Cheese Omelette
    Gloria H.

    Classic diner-style brunch with hearty portions and strong, comforting coffee. Tons of sweet options... Nutella lovers will be in heaven.

    Veggie Omelette
    Amelia W.

    Great diner! Been around for a long time and has that old school vibe. The sides include toast, tortillas or a pancake. The orange juice tasted like something from the grocery store so just understand before you come that it's not fancy stuff but it is good and it has a great feel inside, including sitting at a counter which is really cute.

    Lynda D.

    Love the atmosphere here.. Great vibe and great food.. service was great greeted and seated right away.. then this place got busy

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    A great place for breakfast. The servers are friendly and make you feel welcome. The ambiance is relaxing.

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    Delicious food, cozy feel, and sitting at the bar was fun interacting with the staff!

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    Is the breakfast menu served all day long?

    Yes.

    Are there gluten-free options? I see French Toast but curious about potatoes, chicken apple sausage, etc. I usually assume eggs are safe but potatoes and meats not necessarily.

    Would Harry's be super busy at 11am on 12/30? I want to get about 9-11 friends together to paint rocks and have brunch.

    Yes. Harry's get super super busy on weekends especially after 9:00ish on Sundays. It's worth the wait.… Read more

    WHERE can I go for pancakes for my son and amazing huevos rancheros with REFRIED beans for breakfast in La Jolla? or anywhere not too far from???? PLEASE…

    Harry's Coffee Shop is your solution. Incredible pancakes for your son and the huevos rancheros with refried beans are tremendous.… Read more

    Are you open on eater Sunday?

    Yes 7:00-1:00pm

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    It had been years since my last visit to The Cottage, but on a gorgeous, impromptu morning, we…read moredecided to follow our appetites and return. Weekday brunch worked in our favor parking was just a block away, and there was no wait, a welcome change from the usual crowds. The staff greeted us promptly and seated us on the patio, where the setting felt as charming as I remembered. I'm typically an eggs Benedict loyalist, but this time I was in the mood to explore more of the menu. We ordered the pastrami sandwich and the French dip, both generously stacked and visually promising. Unfortunately, while the portions impressed, the flavors didn't quite deliver. The pastrami felt like it was missing a key note something bright and tangy to balance it. I ended up adding dill pickles at home, which helped, but not enough to make it memorable. The French dip had a similar issue; the au jus leaned more toward a thick sauce rather than the lighter, savory broth you hope to dip into. The side salad was fresh, the fries perfectly crisp both enjoyable but they couldn't quite make up for the lack of depth in the sandwiches themselves. Next time, I'll stick with what they're known for and return to the breakfast classics. I'm not giving up on The Cottage just yet it simply deserves another chance, with a different order.

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    4.4(171 reviews)
    2.4 miLa Jolla Shores, La Jolla
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    My husband and I stopped and had dinner at this hidden gem last night before experiencing the…read moreScrippshenge at sunset. Glad we did. Destiny Coast is located in La Jolla nestled on UC San Diego campus above the coastline with a spectacular panoramic views. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted by the hostess with a friendly warm smile and the same attentive warm service continues from the commis waiter to our waitress. The small outdoor space and soft jazz music set the ambiance for a cozy and intimate space. My husband had the Roasted Mediterranean Chicken with a house salad and I had the Slow Roasted Salmon on lentils. We shared the crispy smashed potatoes with caviar dipping crème. Each bite was satisfyingly delicious. We finished the evening with dessert recommended by our waitress. It was the Basque cheesecake served with graham cracker crumble, apple bites, sprinkled with pomegranate seeds and a Caramel whip crème. It was like eating a caramel candy apple. Amazing. If you are looking for a quiet place with delicious food, warm services, speculator views and relaxing intimate atmosphere, Destiny Coast is the spot.

    I feel that the food was not the most amazing and for the price. This chicken orchard sandwich was…read morebig 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!

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