Lark & Owl is truly a treasure in La Jolla. They offer an amazing variety of options, ranging from smoothies and sandwiches to salads, pizzas, and more. Everything tastes incredibly fresh, and always leaves you looking forward to your next visit. If you haven't had the chance to stop by yet, do yourself a favor and check it out. It's easily my favorite spot in Bird Rock, and I recommend it to everyone I know. Side note, the staff is awesome! read more

We were very clear that my 94-year-old mother has an allergy to onions and garlic. We even requested that they use a clean knife to cut her BLT sandwich. But instead of plain lettuce ( the "L" in BLT), they put on a sort of salad dressed with Italian dressing that included onion and garlic. The young women serving us were not thoughtful enough to realize they should leave the dressing off because it contained onion/garlic. (Not to mention the fact that the menu does not say that the sandwich will have a salad on it, it says lettuce, which is what this classic sandwich should, in fact, have on it.) I also need to mention the bacon on both the BLT and the turkey & bacon sandwich. Where's the B in your BLT?! On close inspection, the bacon is cut in a small enough dice to seem pre-masticated... Chopped to within an inch of its life, it did not resemble bacon-especially when expecting a Bacon Lettuce & Tomato sandwich. Bad practices, and bad flavor. That's why only 1 star. read more

So happy they're back to making pizza!! They got some of the best pizza in town. Their sandwiches are def good choices as well. The worker bee's are nice, friendly and professional. Always a good place to go to. read more

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I ordered the turkey bacon sandwich and asked for no lettuce, asked if i could switch from mayo to pesto and was told it would be $2 extra! For a different sauce?! When I got my sandwich it had lettuce so I told the girl that I asked for no lettuce, she said she did not hear me... weird cuz it was the first thing I said. She took the sandwich back and gave it back without the lettuce, same everything so she basically took it off when i could have just done that myself. Not worth the price tag, very disappointed by this customer service. I've never in my life sent something back and was given back the exact same item read more

I had the pleasure running into this lil' cuuute shop while in the area. I was previously at another place looking for a healthy snack but was unsuccessful. Then low and behold, this spontaneous find saved the day. The woman inside was super duper friendly and very patient with me while I was deciding on what to order. I was even able to customize my acai bowl which I appreciated a lot. It was sooo fresssh and delisssh! Now, I know about this lil' hidden gem and will be back. read more

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On Monday, November 10, I had the pleasure of trying Lark and Owl for the first time after my hot Pilates class. I ordered the chicken Caesar wrap with a side of chips, and it was absolutely incredible -- super flavorful and fresh. The service was just as impressive. Even though the location was technically closed, the staff was kind enough to still let us place an order, and I'm so glad they did! Everything about the experience was great, and I'll definitely be coming back soon read more

We stopped here for lunch while spending the day in La Jolla. I had the goat cheese salad and my husband had the avocado toast. They were super busy, but the staff told us that and we appreciated the awareness, and we were lucky enough to get a table. The wait was worth it! Both of our items were absolutely amazing. The ingredients were fresh, portions were perfect, prices were fair. The two ladies working were very friendly, our entire experience was great! We've walked by a million times and somehow have never stopped, I'm so glad we did! I definitely recommend Lark & Owl! read more

We were coming back from windnsea beach and decided to stop here and try their açaí bowl. I was sorely disappointed. It was pretty mediocre and expensive for its size. My pic says it all. Not much else to say but we won't be coming back read more

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Lark & Owl has the best sandwiches in the area! My husband and I have been coming here for months. The staff is so kind and there is always dog snacks available. If you're looking for a sandwich with fresh ingredients and super flavorful, we definitely recommend! read more

Top notch salads and sandwiches. I was impressed by the Arugula Salad on my most recent visit. read more

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Food is fresh and huge in size at a reasonable price. Service is self-serving, but I am lucky today because he brought it out and served it at the table. Ambiance includes outdoor seating. read more

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If you want to wait 30+ minutes for an açaí bowl when it's not crowded come here... staff did not even communicate that they were behind had to go up and ask. Horrible service, will not be coming back. What the heck! read more

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I recently dined at Lark & Owl with my husband, cousin, and our dogs. It was the first time with our puppies eating out, so Lark & Owl was a perfect spot to test how they would do given the outdoor seating is spread out and that we could order ahead of time. I ordered through the Slice app and our food was ready when promised, maybe even earlier. The folks at Lark & Owl brought out our pizzas and a chicken parm sandwich. He offered us plates, but we just chose to eat from the pizza boxes. Grated parm and red pepper flakes were provided along with peppers for the chicken parm sandwich. My husband enjoyed his chicken parm. My cousin liked the philly pizza and I ordered the margarita with bacon. Not only did the pizza taste delicious, it looked great too! Service was very friendly. You can also order through UberEats or DoorDash to get it delivered, but if you're picking up, I recommend ordering through the Slice app. I did order once through DoorDash on a Saturday morning (after 10AM) and hoping to pick up after walking there, but they weren't open. My order was eventually canceled when it wasn't confirmed, but I wasn't notified by DoorDash until 20 minutes later when I was standing at Lark & Owl. So, I recommend calling ahead to make sure they are open since their website hours state they are open every day (pretty much all day). Note, they operate out of a kiosk, so seating is only outdoors on the sidewalk. read more

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My dog and I came here for breakfast and had a wonderful experience. The customer service was great, the lovely girl working helped me pick what to order and prepared it promptly after. She then brought over my sandwich and smoothie to my table which was greatly appreciated. The ambiance and asthetic was very calming and my meal was absolutely delicious. Can't wait to come back and try more options! We ordered the caprese sandwich and cleanser smoothie, both which I would highly reccomend. read more

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Love love love this place. The pizza was amazing!!! Also ordered the house salad. It was one of the best salads I have ever had!!! Super fresh and friendly environment. read more

The meatball sandwich was really good good flavor and not too much sauce. I ate the leftover and heated it up in a toaster oven and it was delicious crunchy and flavorful. The caprese sandwich was just as delicious. I got it with out the olives and it didn't disappoint. The pizza was average. Not excellent but not bad either. I'd eat here again. read more

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Lark & Owl is a kiosk stationed near one of the roundabouts along La Jolla Blvd in the Bird Rock neighborhood. The menu offered a range of smoothies, acai bowls, sandwiches, salads, and pizzas. A few tables were available near the establishment where you could enjoy your food and drink on-site. Given their location, I was impressed that they stay open until midnight because the foot traffic dwindles after sunset. My choices were The Vaccine for a beverage and a Pastrami sandwich. The smoothie consisted of orange juice, tangerine juice, mango, banana, and turmeric. The tangerine was a unique component as its juice is not one I have seen offered elsewhere. Tart and tangy would be the best way to describe the drink. As for the sandwich, their version was served on French bread instead of between two slices of bread like rye. Yellow mustard, provolone cheese, and onions were the accompaniments. It was more like a compact hoagie than a traditional pastrami sandwich that I have purchased at delicatessens. For the price, I would like to have seen more slices of meat. read more

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Wowwwwww wowow! One of the best subs I've had in a MINUTE. Do yourself a favor and if you're looking for a bomb sandwich, this is your lucky day. We got the pastrami and Italian... totally blown away. Perfectly toasted bread with the best ratio of meat to toppings. Chefs kiss! read more

This place was quite the surprise! I kept hearing rumors how they had the best Italian Sandwich around & they did not disappointment. They packed the sandwich to the point it was overflowing with goodness. Everything tasted fresh and the house dressing was delicious. Definitely the best sandwich spot in Bird Rock, a hidden gem. The menu has so many more options, you might have a hard time deciding! One downside is that the seating is limited and outside but you can always get take out & have a nice little beach picnic. read more

We have been to Lark and Owl several times and their Açaí bowls were always great. This time, not only were they only about 1/3 the size it was mainly granola and very little açaí and almost no fruit. Also, I asked about gluten free options and they had no idea if they could do a gluten free pizza crust or not. At least their employee was pleasant. read more

Have lived in LJ for many years and this little hut has had many businesses come and go. I decided to try this place for the first time after reading reviews and was pleasantly surprised. My salad as excellent! Was sitting with other people that had a sandwich and pizza and they also said their food was delicious. Will definitely be back. read more

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I finally returned after the salad fiasco (see below). They couldn't have been nicer about giving me the Caesar Salad I had originally ordered. Thank you and yum. read more

Overall, this place in my opinion is a solid meh. Overpriced, long wait times, staff not overly friendly, and other than açaí bowls there are no other vegan options. We ordered an acai bowl, eggplant Parmesan sandwich, and Italian sandwich. The açaí bow and eggplant parm were not very tasty in my opinion. The Italian sandwich was pretty good though. The portions are very large which is nice. But in my option, it would be better for them to charge less in price and give a smaller portion size. This place is okay, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again. read more

We went on a late night walk and discovered an eatery called Lark and Owl still serving customers late at night. This is definitely something our neighborhood needs; it makes me nostalgic for the late night lifestyle of Spain because Spaniards customarily don't eat dinner until between 9pm - 12am. It was almost 10pm when we ordered a tasty gluten free thin crust pizza! Their name, Lark and Owl, is apropos because like the early rising lark they open at 8am and like the night owl, they close late at night (at 11:30pm for delivery orders but at midnight for pickup orders). Menu: larkowlmenu.com read more

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Avoid this place at all costs. I don't know who is making the food but it is subpar and I'm not trusting it. The workers seem like it is the first time working there and that they are confused. Ordered the Acai Bowl which came as two tasteless frozen lumps of açaí with a few pieces of banana that were coated with something thin and slimy (sugary water but definitely no real honey). Also most of what was in there was extremely hard, overly sweet granola. I considered the whole thing inedible and threw it away. Don't waste your money! read more

Philly cheesteak is fantastic. They catered to our meeting and it was really good food. So good that I took leftovers home and ate them cold for a late night snack! Definitely going to go and try other menu offerings. read more

Cute little stand. I ordered a Greek and Caesar salad and the caprese sandwich. Caesar salad was okay, but the greek and caprese were amazing. I would comeback. I really want to try their pizza! read more

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The best sandwich I have ever had. I will never go back to jersey mikes after coming here. The lady is SOOOO nice who runs this place and gave us free chips read more

Came here today for the first time and it was an amazing decision!! Hard to find a good late night joint in the area and am so glad these guys opened up here! We decided to try their pizza and my wife and I loved it. The food tastes very fresh and delicious. The staff here is very welcoming and extremely professional! They make you feel at home. Super friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend you guys to try this amazing spot! Will definitely be back! read more

We tried this place for the first time this afternoon. We had the Spinach Artichoke pizza and The Vaccine smoothie. They both were very very delicious. The smoothie was refreshing and not overly sweet. The patio outside is a very relaxing and a great place to people watch while we were waiting for your pizza. You can still smell the ocean and enjoy your pizza on their relaxing patio. We will definitely come back. read more

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This place is delicious! Far exceeded my expectations for a small walk up window place. The food is gourmet for sure. Their salad with the mandarin orange slices is to die for!!!! Pizza's fabulous. I recommend picking it up and bringing it to calumet park for sunset, it's very close to the restaurant. read more

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Well that was an interesting experience. Waited 45 minutes for a turkey avocado sandwich on multigrain bread. I received a sandwich with NO turkey on wheat. The people who received their food before me also received a wrong order and sent the whole thing back. They must've been having some sort of crisis behind the scenes and I was hungry, so I didn't say anything. I would say what was on the sandwich (fresh bread, avocado, lettuce, tomato, olive oil) was actually pretty good. Paying almost $20 for a turkey avocado sandwich, waiting 45 minutes, to receive a sandwich without turkey was quite... interesting... read more

Great sandwiches, people meeting and dog watching; all outdoor seating....Service a bit slow though, she was all alone

I love this place. The people are humble and the sandwiches are AMAZING!!! Super healthy, fast service and love supporting a local business. Highly recommend the Caprese sandwich - it's my favorite read more

Their Margherita is one of the best tasting pizzas I've ever had! Had it several times. However, their "regular" pizzas aren't very good

This place is absolute perfection! I am so happy I stumbled upon it while looking for something healthy, organic and delicious for a late dinner. They actually stayed open past 9pm, which is pretty rare for La Jolla (Bird Rock) food options. I was delighted with one of the best organic goat cheese salad with strawberries, chicken and hand-picked tomatoes from Ramona. And the margherita pizza was also excellent. The spot was quiet and pleasant to be at in the evening and enjoy cute lighting and a lovely fountain and low volume, good music. Couldn't have better vibes, or service honestly. 10 out of 10, would marry the chef. read more

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We were always passing by Lark&Owl and wondering why there was always a line.... Today for the first time, we tried their offerings. 1. We got a cheese pizza. The tomato sauce and mozzarella ratio is spot on. The pizza dough is just delicious. Our kid loved and ate it with great appetite. 2. I got a Beef N Mozz sandwich. The beef is tender and well marinated. The combination of mozzarella and oregano with the beef is true to Mediterranean taste. Simple, lightly sauced and tasty. 3. My wife got a Philly cheese sandwich. It's probably one of the best takes on Philly cheese steak. Cheese to steak ratio is great and not greasy at all. Veggies in the sandwich elevate the Philly cheese to another level. 4. We got a Acai bowl. I have never tasted anything like theirs (even in Hawai'i). Acai is super soft and interestingly mellow tasting (low acidity on the palette). We will go their for the Acai bowl for sure! Go and try their stuff. You won't be disappointed. read more

Delicious sandwiches and açaí bowls. And open in the evening! Went there for dinner and then went to the beach for sunset. It was so cute and convenient and the food was delicious. A tad pricy but worth it. read more

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Originally went for the pizza, but the my stopped serving them! Got a couple of sandwiches and smoothies however and all were a hit! Bread to ingredient ratio was on point! Cute little walk up spot in Bird Rock. Worth checking out for a low key lunch. read more

Very cool location! Super awesome service and I have to say a very tasty pie indeed :) great work to this team I would recommend them anytime. There's no interior seating and it's more of a hole in wall vibe but a neat little spot with tasty food and views a short walk away. read more