Il Giardino di Lilli is such a cute bakery/coffee shop in the La Jolla area…read more My party ordered an assortment of croissants and beverages. Croissants were buttery and flaky; the jam maybe only filled 2/3 of it though. They have two water dispensers off to the side. Their water is flavored and is actually really good. I think it's more unique than their drinks lol. Very aesthetic outdoor seating. Limited indoor seating. We came on a weekday for brunch and it was pretty busy. Street parking not bad for a weekday.

We got the white mocha oat milk lattes, which were pretty light and more milk-forward. I personally…read morewish they were a little richer. This place gets PACKED -- we came on a Saturday and the line just kept growing. That being said, it's such a cute spot with a European/Mediterranean feel. The plates and utensils are adorable, and all of the pastries looked amazing. We also got the Coppa panini and almond croissant. The panini was honestly better than I expected -- the cuts of meat tasted fresh, and overall it was a really great sandwich. It reminded me of something I'd get in Europe. The almond croissant was also really good and tasted authentic, although the butteriness was a little sweet for my taste. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the food and atmosphere!

LOVE this place so much. My boyfriend and I are now regulars. Great food (excellent…read morevegetarian/vegan options), coffees (he gets a London Fog and loves it), homemade salsa and organic pesto sauce are amazing, nomnom potatoes, avocado salad, all good stuff. Most of all I love the chill atmosphere, comfy courtyard/patio, cozy indoor nooks with bookshelves - I sometimes bring my laptop to work there on the WiFi and enjoy the shady plants and vibe. They are very dog friendly and we adore the nonstop parade of doggies!

This is a quaint spot for breakfast-brunch. 2nd time here and it did not disappoint. The coffee was…read morevery good and flavorful. I don't usually order a breakfast burrito as they are often bland and require gobs of salsa for flavor. Not here! From the first bite to the last, no added sauces needed, however, their house-made salsa is incredible. You could put this salsa on a piece of cardboard and it would be amazing. We are not from SD but visit often and this will be a regular stop for us now. Thank you!

Coffee shop La Jolla…read moreWalking distance to beach Street parking No restroom Amex accepted Vegan and Vegetarian options Tiny seating area a brewing method where coffee grounds are completely submerged in water for the entire extraction time

My husband and I stopped by Immersion in Little Italy while we were waiting for our table at…read moreSugarfish. It's a pretty small spot, but it's really cute and aesthetic inside, so it was a nice place to hang out for a little bit while we waited. We tried the black sesame latte and one of their matcha lattes. The presentation of both drinks was beautiful and definitely matched the overall vibe of the shop. As far as the flavor goes, I personally wasn't completely amazed by either drink. They were good, but nothing really stood out to me enough where I felt like I had to come back specifically for them. Overall, I think it's a cute little coffee shop to check out if you're already in Little Italy, especially if you like aesthetic cafés and pretty drink presentations. I'm glad we stopped in, but for me the presentation stood out a little more than the actual flavor.

They who love unicorn maximalist breakfast spots, for you this place was made…read more A rec by a friend's ex, Sugar and Scribe did not disappoint for breakfast number one of a girlfriend get-away in La Jolla. After being sat on the patio and before ordering, we checked out all the merch inside, an explosion of color and sparkle. The indoor seating is a room of inviting, plush, forest green chairs and the walls dripping in white and blush pink flowers. The quote "Cooking is my soul's desire, eating is my heart's calling" catches your eye on the north wall. One of my friend's and I decided to order 2 entrees and split them - the Spicy Shakshuka Sunrise Skillet (2 eggs poached with fire-roasted tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, fresno pepper, cilantro, yellow onion, feta, harissa, cumin, chili flakes, and sourdough bread) and the Windansea Breakfast Bagel (with scrambled egg whites, Irish cheddar, sauteed garlic spinach, and avocado on a Big City everything bagel). That was a smart call because both were amazing and re-orderable. The shakshuka was flavorful but not intolerable spicy hot. The bagel made the sammich. All was washed down with a Cafe Viennese (coffee with honey, cinnamon, and vanilla, a great sub for my usual Cinnamon Dolce Latte from Starbies). The service was great and engaging and not a hustle for us to churn and burn our meal. Would love to return and indulge in some of the retail in addition to some pancake or waffles. I only had 1 bite of the single fluffy pancake that my other girlfriend ordered...quite the tease.

Sugar & Scribe located in La Jolla, they do have a small parking lot as well as street parking…read more Customer service was AMAZING from our waiter Chris! I can't speak on the ambiance as inside dining was closed and only available on weekends. We sat outside the restaurant under a tented area, that had a nice decor. We only had a slight issue dealing with flies at our table having only outdoor seating available. Next time I would come on a weekend to be able to enjoy inside dining! It was our first visit and our waiter Chris was very knowledgeable of the menu items and gave us great recommendations being 1st timers! Customer service all around was great! As soon as we walked up, we were greeted immediately and sat down shortly thereafter. One upside to dining outside under the tent is we had no problem getting the attention of our waiter or any workers for that matter because it was such close quarters. It appeared they also had some tables set up outside the actually restaurants walls along their porch area. We ordered: The Big Bad Biscuit & Bird - Biscuit was thick and perfectly baked all the way through. Gravy lacked a bit of flavor for my liking, nothing that salt, pepper, and some of their hot honey sauce (that comes with the entree) couldn't fix! Chicken strips were thin but surprisingly not dry for its size, along with scrambled eggs. I enjoyed they did not skimp on the gravy as a good amount gravy is needed for their thick biscuits! Blueberry Love Pancakes - Lemon curd in the pancake itself was a treat but, the real star of the dish is the blueberry compote on top! Bread Pudding French toast - Perfect texture, not too soggy or wet but just enough moistness. DELICIOUS and MUST ORDER Strawberry Lemonade - strawberry flavor stood out and lemonade was not too sour. Nice balance of both flavors! Mango Lemonade - I was NOT A FAN! Unlike the strawberry lemonade, I was not able to taste ANY mango flavor at all! I definitely would be back to try more dishes but, on a WEEKEND, to be able to enjoy inside dining! This location is also a bakery although we were too full after our entrees to entertain baked goods. Definitely a location to consider if you need a good brunch location!

my favorite coffee and breakfast place! i love the iced honey vanilla latte and the sunrise bagelread more

Me and my wife found this gem of the place about two months ago …read more Come here often by often means every day we come get our coffees in the morning they have the best almond latte. You've also tried their sandwiches tuna melt, and the breakfast burrito burritos.. This place is just incredible. The quality of what they offer is the best I've ever had very clean place. Great service tried once and you'll get hooked. Just like how I did. All I hope for that it stays the same. guys keep up the good work and I'll be your customer forever.

Objectively the worst establishment I've ever had the displeasure of getting a coffee from. It is…read moremind-boggling how they have 4.6 stars, so much so that I felt obligated to report fraudulent activity on this platform. The food is served cold, and the quality is putrid. On the other hand, the coffee is served near boiling temperatures, and tasted like it was strained through my grandfather's sock. As for the cherry on top, the guy behind the counter looked like I was bothering him by ordering goods from his place of business. Buddy, if you're reading this, I apologize for putting you through that, it won't happen again. Good riddance.

We were staying across the street at the Holiday Inn & I had to be somewhere early and Cafe Vahik…read morewas the only place open at 6:00 so it was an easy choice. I went simple and got three eggs, three strips of bacon and sourdough toast with a coffee ($18.05) and this combination when done right is amazing - and he did it right! Everything was good to perfection and I was in and out very quickly. Highly recommend this place.

I came in here to support a woman owned business and try a new spot. It was also empty inside so…read morethe no line was great for me. I ordered a Mexican mocha and the turkey cheddar bagel sandwich. The coffee was okay, nothing special. The bagel was good. I liked that it came on a jalapeno cheddar bagel and the aioli on it was good too. I like the variety of their menu. The service was okay, nothing special. Plenty of seating area compared to nearby coffee shops. Overall it was okay.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Cute, but slow service…read more Was looking for a place to get some coffee in the area. It was a cute pleasant cafe with drinks and food, and I just got a hot latte to go. The latte was fine, but it took quite a while to come out, although it didn't seem terribly busy. Maybe I just caught them at a bad time, but it didn't leave me with the best impression.

I've been coming to Parakeet for a few months now, and the reason I keep coming back isn't the…read morematcha (though it's great) -- it's Maya and Mishell. Maya remembered my order after the second visit and now has it half-started by the time I get to the register. That sounds small, but on a rushed morning it's the difference between a good day and a stressful one. She's also the person who talked me into trying the salted maple latte, which is now what I get every time. Mishelle has a way of making the counter feel like a conversation instead of a transaction. She's genuinely warm with everyone in line, not just regulars, and I've watched her handle a packed rush without dropping her patience once. Great food is easy to find in San Diego. Staff who actually make you want to come back is rarer. Whoever hired these two did well.

Just wanna say this is my favorite coffee shop in La Jolla\. Everything is delicious, the baristas…read moreare literally artists, and the food is amazing\. But my favorite part, by far, is the people\. I love Emma, Nada, and Calvin--they're the best\. They're honestly the reason I come here every day\. They make me laugh every single time, and they're just such funny, beautiful, genuine people\. They have the best energy\. The only thing I'd change is the music, it gets repetitive Thank you! LOVE YOU ALL

The young gal working on Tuesday 6/30/26 had the best customer service…read more We didn't know what to get and were going over the menu for a bit. After we chose our drinks, she asked how we liked it, how strong we wanted it and what kind of milk and then proceeded to make recommendations. I ended up getting the Lavendar vanilla iced matcha and Frank got the mocha. Both drinks were incredible! This is such a cute little coffee shop right outside the plant store.

Update on my review:…read more My second go around I finally got to see the shop open and woww ! It's seriously such a gorgeousss outdoor coffee shop. The whole place feels peaceful and welcoming the second you walk in. I ordered a 20oz hot mocha w/ oat milk and added an extra shot. Even though the coffee flavor wasn't super strong, the mocha was bomb! It's something I'd come back for and the service alone makes the place worth visiting. Owner was super sweet ! One thing I really loved is the cup sizes because most coffee spots don't offer 20oz option, so this made my coffee day complete. I also got to try the banana muffin and it was a 1000/10. It had the cutest handwritten message on it which made my day ! Such a small but super sweet, thoughtful touch. Such a beautiful, peaceful spot to come relax, read and just enjoy life for a bit. Parking is available too which is nice!

Cute hole in the wall coffee shop/cafe/bakery. Prices are reasonable! You can take to go or eat…read moreoutside. The inside can get packed with walking traffic. You order at the front. The cashier lady was very sweet and friendly. The shop seemed family owned. A large hot Vanilla Chai and lemon bar came out to be $11 rounded up. Everything was very delicious. They other bakery selection and a fridge with meals.

Stopped in to B&B for a mixed berry smoothie at 9am. It took about ten minutes to be ready. I…read morereally enjoyed it as it was fresh & not too sweet. Service was fast & friendly and the price for the medium smoothie was very reasonable! A few of the kids who were with me were disappointed because they ran out of cinnamon rolls, but otherwise, they were happy with our little snacky stop. Plenty of outdoor seating as always. Street parking. Peace.