We've enjoyed Queenstown in Little Italy and at UTC. A Too Good To Go (TGTG) offer for Queenstown Cafe in La Jolla peaked our interest. The cafe, bar and restaurant occupies the former Karl Strauss Brewery location. Facing Wall Street is the walk-up cafe where we picked up our TGTG bag of baked goods. Service was very pleasant. There are outdoor tables at the cafe where you can enjoy beverages and cafe menu items. read more

Queenstown Cafe - Exterior -- Walk-up Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Jolla, California

We tried a few baked goods to go from their sidewalk caffe rather than dining in the main dining room. Blueberry muffin tops and a biscuit. The gentleman at the counter provided pleasant, prompt service. The baked goods were yummy, and prices were fine (would have liked a little lower price, but I guess $4 per item has to be acceptable? ) read more

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What a wonderful cafe to stop in and take a break while shopping. I scored a seat with comfortable outdoor couches to enjoy my quiche and lavendar latte. Quiche was ok and not spectacular but I liked the side salad and the rye bread with the rosemary butter. So good. Most of all, I appreciated the service on a bustling Sunday morning and the creamy lavendar latte. Nice relaxing atmosphere and I spent a soothing hour (or two?) people watching. read more

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Came here for my birthday and I wished i shouldn't have. First off, the interior is nicely decorated. It has a good vibe with the decorative flowers everywhere. Now on to the food which is the most important. Ordered The Cure with friend chicken, The Meso which was a grilled chicken burger, a latte and an orange juice...wait till you hear about this one. The Cure ($24) was basically a biscuit with gravy, tater tots and fried chicken. The fried chicken was overcooked - it looked too brown. It was chewy and difficult to chew and enjoy. I only ate half of the plate because even the biscuit was too dense to eat. The guy asked if I wanted a to-go box which I refused because there was no way I was goin to eat the rest. The Meso ($18) was just okay. It's literally just a grilled chicken burger - no sides included - you wan fries with that? That would be an additional $7. The latte ($6.50) I liked - simple. Nothing added - just milk and espresso shots. The orange juice...it wasn't on the menu, so no prices were seen. Well...turns out it was $12!!! Get real! No wonder this wasn't on the menu cause for sure no one would be ordering orange juice for $12 for 12.4oz. Now I don't mind paying for good food but the food here wasn't even good. These prices are getting ridiculous. When it comes to service...it wasn't good. I was looking for the waiter to come take our order. Ended up flagging someone else and then our waiter stopped by asking, "looks like someone took your order". When the food arrived we didn't get any condiments...again we waited for the waiter. Nowhere to be seen. I got up, went to their bar area and asked for hot sauce and ketchup. It's as if we were forgotten. The service was not what I expected. This was a $75 bill (with tax/tip) for 2 persons...we're talking $37.50 per person...for something so basic. Needless to say we won't be going back. read more

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I arrived here because my previous plans were canceled last minute and I saw it was still closed but I saw someone working so I decided to walk up and see my lunch. Apparently the cafe opens at 9am and the restaurant open at 10am so yes I was lucky as I arrived 5 minutes prior. The host/waitress was really nice and friendly. The coffee was delicious, I got the iced pistachio latte with oat milk. I really enjoyed the music, the space, the outdoor seating. I got to read my new book and soak it up. Definitely coming back soon read more

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This review is just for matcha! I didn't try any food here (stupidly) stumbled upon this adorable restaurant/ outdoor coffee area while exploring La Jolla! This has got to be the cutest coffee shop/ bar/ restaurant I've ever seen! When I say that everything is decorated it really is! They have a beautiful mirror outdoor! My friend and I just came up to the outdoor coffee bar for drinks. I got an iced matcha that was really good. Not too sweet not too sugary tasting! The bathrooms are clean. The inside of this place is adorable! Next time I'm back in town I want to try the food! I'm sure it's amazing! read more

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Celebrating my mom-in-law's birthday today at this beautiful unique restaurant! Everyone from the host to the waitstaff were so friendly and welcoming. We were seated at a comfortable indoor booth but there is also lots of patio seating which would be attractive in warmer weather. Emily served us today, very attentive and helpful. A large party of women were having a Galentne's party together so that was fun for people watching. We ordered a Cobb salad and a BLT with 2 fried eggs on the side and grits. Everything was absolutely delicious. It was my first time to try grits--they were cheesy with bacon bits on top--so tasty! All the decorations were over the top with silk flowers everywhere in reds and pinks. Wonderful ambience with great lighting. Bathrooms were very clean and smelled great. Very limited street parking nearby. We'll be back! read more

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5/5 for the ambience, such a beautiful decorated place indoor an outdoor 4.5 service, we had an excellent server, very attentive and friendly Sweet - 3.5 food and wings, I tried a few things nothing was impressive, but not too bad read more

Beautiful Restaurant with so much foliage and color. I felt like I was in a vacation spot. Diverse menu with healthy options. If booths inside or outside dining read more

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Super cute, instagram worthy place to stop in for drinks, off of the main strip. They even have happy hour (limited menu drinks and food)! There seemed to be many staff members running around, but service was quite slow despite the restaurant being empty. Very cute to stop by for a leisurely cocktail or snack! read more

One of the best brunch spots I've been to! Idk how they have any less than 5 stars. And I'm a local San Diegan, I've been to a lot of brunch spots! read more

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The Queentown Village has a new friend, the Queentown Cafe & Eatery! The cafe is attached to the village and offers morning beverages and light breakfast items not to mention baked goods and pastries. I had a very good cappuccino and cinnamon bun baked in house but provided by Nectarine Grove Bake House. The cappuccino offered just the right amount of foam and smooth and rich coffee flavor. The cinnamon bun was very good. It was perhaps a little dry around the edges, but other then that it offered a very good cinnamon flavor and soft warm moist center. The icing is places on top as it is taken out of the warming agent. Service was very friendly and inviting. The dining patio is very lovely and laid back, not to mention comfortable. It's definitely a place I would like to return to. read more

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Don't waste your money. Yes, the ambiance is lovely, but the food is average, prices are high and the service is terrible. We ordered the avocado toast and some salads. The flavors on the avocado toast were lacking. I had to ask for salt multiple times before the irritated bartender brought it to me. Our waitress was pretty much absent for the majority of the meal. no idea what she was doing as there were very few diners in the restaurant. The queenstown in little italy is much better. Go there. read more

Love the coffee and the pastries. The food is delicious, great service and dreamy ambiance. I recommend this place read more

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Atmosphere is delightful!! Though they don't have enough waitstaff and took 30 minutes to get a drink order in. Smash burger full of gristle and pickles have an odd flavor. read more

You will WoW anyone who you bring to this place just off the aesthetic! Amazing ambience, great food and an extremely friendly staff! Also very dog friendly! My dog is in heaven when he's there as the wait staff will keep bring him treats and water. Love this place and LOVE the aesthetic! Very unique! read more

This place is quite literally stunning! Just keep in mind the prices are pretty high for what you're getting. Yes it's good but I'd only go back for the vibes. Breakfast: if you go early just know they only have a limited menu but it's still really good, and I believe there is only patio seating until lunch. Service was great, food was quick to come out (we were the only ones there right when they opened). They were also very helpful with the menu. Bathrooms were clean! Sadly, the matcha latte just tasted like milk to me but they were able to help me out and it was better, I wouldn't get it again though. Overall good, just expensive (coming from a broke college student) read more

Connie was our server and she was amazing! This place has a great vibe; Awesome ambiance! Someone clearly out thought into the decor and I appreciated that. There's a lot of greenery but it wasn't collecting dust, thankfully. The restaurant was clean and comfortable and the noise level was exceptionally low considering how big the restaurant is. The food was also very good. The tator tots were fantastic! Wonderful experience. read more

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First of all I Have to say this place is adorable! Definitely a nice place to grab and coffee and breakfast with friends. We arrived pretty early so there weren't any costumers yet but once we were headed out there was a line. My matcha was great and I also had one of their bagels, the cream cheese had perfect texture. read more

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A small, Instagramable shop, Queenstown Cafe is not just pretty but also serves great coffee. The service is subpar but the coffee was well balanced and unexpectedly delicious. Well worth a visit for a quick cup of Joe! read more

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If you're a matcha lover, please do not come here. I ordered matcha latte, and the lady asked if I wanted to add some syrup as it comes unsweetened, so I opted for lavender. It tasted nothing like matcha, not even a hint, but rather soapy bland milk. Normally, I would've simply walked away and never return, but I had to leave a review because I felt like I've been scammed. The menu stated the drink to be $8, and it came out $9.70. I had to throw away an $11 drink after 2 sips (it's that bad!). I know it's La Jolla and the cafe atmosphere was lovely, but I expected at least a decent average drink for the price. Definitely not worth it! read more

Queenstown Cafe - My sad matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Jolla, California

Nothing but good things to say about Queenstown. The coffee was solid, and the workers there are so incredibly kind! Great vibes in the outdoor seating area and a bumping playlist made this morning memorable for me. We got the lavender latte and butter scone w/jam and both above average. The lattes were smooth and had just the right amount of espresso (where you don't feel like you paid for a glass of milk) and the butter scone was nothing groundbreaking but accompanied with jam and coffee just hits different. If you're looking for an elevated coffee experience (and especially if you can snag that outdoor booth), Queenstown is a very well worth it spot to stop by! read more

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Saw this on toogoodtogo and did a surprise bag. The staff was very friendly and offered to warm up the goods(croissant roll w/ metal tin of whip cream & butter scone) and brought metal utensils for me to use. The butter scone was one of the best I've tried: rich, indulgent, and delicious. The cinnamon roll(gluten free) on the other hand was just alright, but warmed up the next day in the microwave with a bit of milk it was better. Both the cinnamon spread and the sweet cream icing were scrumptious, would get that on anything and everything. Would be interested in coming again for a drink! read more

Yummy drinks and warm pastries. It's also near the beach so very convenient to stop by! The worker was also very sweet :) read more

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I have no bad things to say about this place, it is adorable, the seating is wonderful and very comfortable, and the staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. I ordered an iced honey lavender latte with oat milk and a gluten free chocolate muffin. The honey lavender latte was to die for. I am not a coffee connoisseur, but it was truly amazing with the perfect amount of sweet and bitterness you need from an iced latte. The muffin was also really yummy, although I would have liked it warmed up, I appreciated the gluten free option and it was perfectly chocolatey!! read more

Queenstown Cafe - honey lavender iced latte and gluten free chocolate muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Jolla, California

Bland food. The avocado toast was on untoasted bread. It was extremely loud which didn't fit the tea house cafe vibe.

Had a great brunch here this morning. The lamb burger was one of the best I've eaten. Tyler our server was accommodating and did a great job. This restaurant is lovely inside with a beautiful cafe vibe. It's a relaxed place for weekend brunch. read more

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Textures and flavors were good in the salad, chicken was nice and juicy. The bread could've sliced open my palate but I just kept going--as long as I had the perfect bite balanced with grilled chicken, fruits and leafy greens, tart & delicious dressing plus the toppings--I kept eating. I was euphoric, so much so that I almost walked into the ocean. I've since made replicas of this salad at home myself, each time nearly succumbing to the desire to be engulfed by a body of water. Modern food, primal feeling. That's just me though. Fries were also great. I always want to watch family guy when I eat fries, but it wouldn't have been right at this establishment. read more

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Always go to the beautiful open air bar, the bartender is always on it! Got a menu and order taken in a minute. Ordered the Wild Kiwi drink from happy hour menu, absolutely delicious on a warm afternoon. One class act. read more

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I am extremely disappointed by this restaurant's service and would never reccomend this place to anyone. I came here for my brother's college graduation brunch yesterday with my entire family and in short I will not be returning. Our waiter spilled water all over my uncle, never apologized, offered napkins or said anything, just walked away. He then proceeded to spill both of my parent's coffee while carelessly trying to hand them the cups, never apologized, reacted, or offered any kind of help again. And the icing on the cake was when he was removing plates from the table he dropped a dirty fork on my uncle which hit him and stained his clothes, and once again, never apologized, reacted, or offered any kind of help. I am not one to leave negative reviews, but I had to leave one today. This man was rude, unhelpful, and actively dropped things all over us with no apologies. I don't know if that is the standard of behavior that all employees at Queenstown Cafe display or if we just got unlucky. However, I DO know, the experience we had yesterday was unacceptable. I have also worked in the service industry and have a lot of grace for mistakes, however the lack of any kind of apology and the general distaste our server displayed for serving us is a much greater issue that I have no tolerance for. read more

it was super beautiful inside and being in the cove is always a plus! the servers here were super attentive and super kind. our server in particular was very patient and overall very sweet. i think however that is where the very good parts end. the food itself wasn't bad but it was overall just average. it looked very tasty but it wasn't necessarily "outstanding and delicious." for my friends dishes, the potato sides that came along with their meal were cold. overall, my friends said their meals were average at best. the chilaquiles i ordered were good, but i did get full very fast. the cinnamon roll we ordered was really good, with it getting goey in the middle. lastly, the lady (not our server) who came to take our credit card was a little rude and seemed to rush us out of the restaurant when the restaurant was not full. read more

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We enjoyed the straightforward menu and atmosphere for a quiet lunch. It was perfect meal break during our stroll through La Jolla. Accommodating for food allergies. Even the triple filtered water is delicious. read more

Cute atmosphere. Food and coffees were good and tasty. Best part was the customer service. Jeremiah was amazing. He got busy but still treated everyone with great care and attention. He was patient and attentive. We will be back. read more

Queenstown is awesome. Had a good breakfast here the last time. I had some coffee to start off with cream. Than wanted to try some of the Burger plates with fries here. The Coffee was delicious, and the food was. Really good setting here in the heart of town. NIce waiters and waitresses. We will be coming back/ read more

Cute little house on the edge of little Italy and downtown serving tasty American fare. While it can feel a little sticky and not unclean I still enjoy coming for a burger and cocktail while watching surfing on the tv whiling being served by the beautiful people working here. read more

Good and service is 10/10. One of my favorite brunch places to visit. They also allow dogs and have treats for them.

Brunch was great. Pulled pork was spiced beautifully. Chilaquiles were a bit spicy but overall great dish. Outdoor setting worked very well. Service was fine despite some negative reviews. read more

First the good: tropical garden feel with cool decor. Servers were attentive. Now the bad: the food just wasn't good. The share cinnamon bun looked great but was the absolute worse tasting ever. Inside was mush and outside was dry hard and tasteless. The avocado toast could not finish because it tastes so poorly. Cobb salad had no taste. Burger and fries were mid. Overall not a place would recommend or go back to read more

Great food and service. Cute little cafe great gluten free options. I had fried Chicken sandwich with sweet photo fries read more

Queenstown Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - La Jolla, California

I ordered the Quiche of the day and a side salad. The quiche came out burnt. On the top and bottom. I asked the server for a new piece which he graciously went back to the kitchen to get and he apologized. The next piece came out only slightly less burnt. I kept it, scraped off the burnt parts and ate what I could. Salad was fine. I won't be returning. read more