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My mom and I came here for the first time on Friday. The sign said to seat yourself so we chose to sit outside. I got the short rib Benedict and my mom got blueberry pancakes. We both enjoyed our food. There were lots of flies around but they had a little device to make them go away. Service was good.
What a vibe ! Came here with a couple of buddies and it was a pleasure ! We shared chilaquile to start things off. Then I personally got the banana walnut French toast. So amazing. My buddy got the primo chicken pesto and he said he loved it. My other buddies got the short with Benedict with the chimichurri sauce on top and said he enjoyed it. We also got around with craft beers to start off the day... one thing I noticed was the patio outside was dog friendly so I'll remember that next time I come. Staff was nice restaurant was clean. Can't wait to come back.
I am a sucker for Breakfast Burritos so I wanted something that was fulfilling, but flavorful and I found just that. I ordered this burrito to go after I saw this description...Scrambled Eggs, Fajita Veggies, Roasted Onion, Breakfast Potatoes, Cheddar Cheese, Guacamole, Cilantro Aioli and Roasted Salsa. It is called, "South La Jolla Burrito". It goes for $18 which may be pricey, but I honestly think it's worth the money. It was so delicious and even had a bit of leftovers which was still good. It's a nice restaurant, but I didn't stay to dine in. The service was very good. Friendly and had my order made quickly. My burrito was still hot by the time I got home which was nice. I definitely recommend checking out this restaurant if you have not yet. I will be back for this burrito again!
Always great food and service! They have lots of healthy options, and the nachos are my absolute favorite. Definitely a spot I keep coming back to!
One of my favorite spots in San Diego! They have a great happy hour and their brunch is amazing too! Love the artichoke Benedict and veggie omelet.
Even with El Nino upon us, i couldn't stop smiling eating the Short Rib Tacos and the Best Burger in North PB. The place is nice and modern, and open which is great for a place by the beach, but hard to keep cool with a heat wave like this. Again, that didn't stop me from having a good time. Good food, speedy service, smiling faces from people and the dogs. Would come back again 100%
A long time ago this North PB location used to be Turquoise Coffee. Second Nature turned the space into a nice open-air bar and grill with indoor and outdoor patio seating. Parking was all curbside, but it wasn't too difficult to find open spaces on Cass or a nearby cross street. I sat at the bar while the rest of the place had scattered customers seated both inside and outside. Some folks had dogs with them as the venue was pet friendly. When I visited several years ago, the menu was heavy on vegetarian/vegan offerings. The current menu still does have several plant-based choices, however the selection was less. Specifically, I didn't see any jackfruit items available anymore which was what I enjoyed last time. From the list of seven Mains, I picked the first one which was the Salmon Quinoa Plate. A couple of grilled salmon fillets were placed on top of herb tossed quinoa with zucchini, lemon caper sauce, and grilled lemon as the other components. I was surprised to taste a bit of spiciness in the sauce. My expectation was this dish was going to have no heat. The fish was slightly overcooked while the zucchini was fine and served as a neutral foil in the mix. The service from the bartender was fine. For the price and food quality, I gave a three star rating for my latest dining experience at Second Nature.
Went here when I was in town for work because of a local recommendation. However, I was not very impressed. The menu overall was mainly more healthy with a bunch of salads, wraps, and acai bowls. I kind of feel like the food looked better than it tasted. I got the Buddha Quinoa Salad (Mixed greens, quinoa, spiralized carrots, beets, guacamole, pepitas, hemp seeds, champaigne vinaigrette) as it has a bunch of things I love on it. It was pretty bland though. The beets didn't taste fresh (maybe canned or something) and the avocado was some of that packaged pre-smashed avocado so it also wasn't the best. I added some tofu to the top that I think was another $8 for like maybe 10 cubes of fried tofu (not worth it). My bowl was like $25 and very meh, but I was happy it had a lot of healthy ingredients. My table also ordered the burrito, a salad with salmon, and the acai bowl. If I were to go back the acai bowl looked pretty tasty and I would try that instead. They had a nice open patio and even their inside space had big open window/wall space for fresh ocean air. There was no view though as it is blocks away from the ocean in a residential neighborhood. Our service was alright, but not the most friendly. They were able to split our tab per person so that was nice. I personally don't feel a need to go back.
Just because a food dish is meatless doesn't necessarily mean it's healthy, but let's pretend it is. ;) Got my grub on with a group of friends at this airy little plant-based spot in PB, and we shared the following apps: Green Hummus Plate (House hummus, pita, cucumbers, pickled red onions, Kalamata olives, fried chickpeas, and olive oil. Vegan. Nut allergy.) Tangy Cauliflower Bites (Rice flour breaded cauliflower, citrus sauce, bell peppers, sesame seeds and green onions.) Truffle Fries (Crispy French fries, truffle oil, parmesan, and garlic aioli.) Pretzel (One big pretzel, beer cheese, and dijon aioli.) Nachos (Beer cheese, pico, black beans, tortilla chips, guacamole, jalapeños, cilantro, cilantro aïoli.) I'd really only classify the Green Hummus Plate as health-conscious, but whatevs as everything was pretty tasty! I also enjoyed my Lime in the Coconut mocktail. Service wasn't particularly standout but perfectly adequate, especially given we had a large party of 6 which later became 8.
I love second nature I think they do a lot of the American and other classics very well. They have a really good brunch and lunch menu. You also have the option for healthy food items like açai bowls and salads but then you can also get a burger and fries I think this is a good spot to have a casual friend hang out. I got the breakfast salad. It was amazing with the poached eggs and I love the dressing and the bacon was perfectly crispy. great service too!
When I first went here the service was weird but them peoples have moved on. They make some tasty breakfast potatoes, I'd seriously stop by every day for them potatoes. The pesto chicken sandwich is very very good!! The braised short rib is equally tasty!! The best burger in pb... hmmmm... maybe 5th best ;)
Love the outside ambiance of this restaurant and the best part about it, they're dog friendly! They even have dog meals so while you're enjoying a meal so can your fur baby. The truffle fries are amazing! Honestly some of the best I've had. The burger and sweet potato fries were also fantastic, the restaurant doesn't have a liquor license so they only sell wine and apple cider. A big plus is they have vegan and vegetarian options. Portions were fantastic, definitely looking forward to trying this place again.
I do appreciate that this restaurant had plenty of seats open and let us order food within an hour of close when the Fishery next door was too full to seat us last minute, so keep this as an option if you've flown in after work and are starving. We ordered: - truffle fries: standard, whet the appetit - bone in short rib: American pot roast style, not Korean style. The vegetables could have used a bit more charring and seasoning but the roast was tender - salmon quinoa bowl: the salmon was thin and dry and meh and the rest of it was meh - Mediterranean salad with salmon: same issue with the salmon and it contained huge pieces of uncooked and undressed beefsteak tomato and cucumber. For $18 can I get an heirloom tomato? Overall just meh. Logistics: - indoor and outdoor seating - limited street parking nearby - many vegetarian options
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1 year ago
Enjoyed a great brunch in the patio at Second Nature today. Perfect San Diego weather and great food served with friendly service. Macadamia Nut Latte, Kids Açaí Bowl, Short Rib Benedict, Benedict Artichoke, and a Green Scramble - all served fresh and very tasty. This was our first visit, but we'll be back! read more
I live around the corner, and I go to 2nd nature at least a few times a month. What I like about this place is that it's a great spot to go either to get some work done on your computer, or to have breakfast or lunch with friends. The ambiance works perfectly for both. It's also very affordable for San Diego! I usually get a dirty chai or a matcha latte, both of which are great and reasonably priced. They have a full bar also, but I haven't drank anything alcoholic here. In terms of food, everything I've ordered has been solid. The burgers are delicious, as are the truffle fries. I really liked the ancient grains with tofu or chicken. The salads are a good size if you're feeling hungry- I especially like the surf chicken one. My friend loves the chicken lettuce wraps, but they were a little too wet for me (not sure how else to explain it haha). My friends have tried and enjoyed their breakfast items. The waiters are all super chill and friendly. They're helpful without being overbearing or fake. I like their general vibe. Most of all, I'm a big fan of the outdoor seating. They have umbrellas to provide shade, while still letting in plenty of sunshine. Go check it out and you'll get what I mean. :) read more
2 years ago
We came on a Friday, sat at the bar. Bartender was so sweet and pleasant! We ordered an iced tea and a vanilla latte, both were good. Food was amazing and their potatoes were delicious and crispy! Definitely my fave spot in PB. read more
3 years ago
This spot is great for healthy, yet tasty food in a really great environment. Gluten free and vegetarian/vegan food aplenty on this menu. From grass fed burgers, to salads and grilled fish dishes; this spot has something for everyone.. We went on wine Wednesday and it was a few bucks off a glass of wine, which was nice. We enjoyed the dog friendly patio on a beautiful night. Prices ranged, but for protein dish it checked in about that $20+ range. The Thai curry with grilled salmon was so much food. It was comforting and delicious, with vegetables and salmon on a bed of quinoa. Not spicy, but subtle flavor, letting the creamy coconut milk shine thru. The orange cauliflower was more of a sweet & sour, and the mushroom hot wangs were interesting. Overall, by no means your most unique, boundary pushing restaurant, but if you're trying to stay healthy or accommodate dietary restrictions, and still enjoy a nice night out, this is a great spot. read more
This spot has always been one of my go to spots to enjoy a light bite while working and typically ending with a glass of wine as well. During the morning and afternoon there are typically quite a few people working here and I will say their wifi connection is great so why not get out of the house for a few hours and work from a different spot for anyone who works from home. The most recent time I went I decided to go for something simple and did the plain avocado toast and added some scrambled eggs and a side of bacon to have something easy to snack on. I have also tried their eggs benedict for brunch as well but I really love their dinner menu but I always seem to be here a little too early for that one. I will have to come back for dinner soon, I love the vibe with indoor and outdoor seating options and the spot is dog friendly which I always love! read more
2 years ago
If you're looking for a brunch spot by the beach, no reservation necessary, Second Nature will always be that place! They've got a stacked menu and bottomless mimosas if desired. Service is fast and you're not waiting long for food to come out once ordered. Their short rib with the chimichurri was the highlight for our group and the plate with eggs is a large portion! Definitely could be shared. Love coming back every time. read more
2 years ago
We really enjoyed Second Nature. We were visiting San Diego and wanted something healthier for breakfast than our previous choice (Olive Cafe, which was quite greasy). Second Nature's excellent Yelp reviews and aesthetically pleasing website and images compelled us to stop by. The ambiance is really nice. It's very beachy and the indoor-outdoor environment is really nice. We sat outside which was so refreshing! Katie was our server, she was the epitome of a great server. Friendly, helpful and attentive. The menu is not that of your typical restaurant, there's so many different options such as Vegan and other "healthier" options. The food was a mixed bag but mostly positive. I thought my iced coffee was a bit too strong. However, the food was mostly OK. My Mom got the Basic Breakfast which she really enjoyed. My Dad got the Cali Brah Omelet which he loved, I snuck a bite and it was really good. I got the Lox Benedict which I didn't really love, the Lox had a weird texture to me. I ordered the Mixed Berry French Toast as a replacement and it was absolutely amazing. Sweet and soft! One thing I loved was how beautifully everything was presented. Overall, I would definitely come back to Second Nature. Beautiful atmosphere, a very sweet server and mostly good food, presented beautifully. read more
Overall enjoyed our experience at second nature! They have a very modern and cozy outdoor patio (with heaters), making it a nice place to catch up with friends. Lots of healthy food options -- tasted good too! Have had better American type cuisine but it was tasty nonetheless. Server was wonderful and service was fast and accurate! Overall, would recommend especially if you're looking for a more casual vibe or a lighter/healthier option for eating out. read more
5 months ago
Stopped by this spot on a slow Monday night for a bite. We seated ourselves on their nice outdoor patio with two other tables at the time and a few people at the bar. We saw a number of staff behind the bar working but it did take a solid 5 minutes for someone to come to our table. We were finally given menus and water and were able to order. I ordered the ginger turmeric juice, which I found to taste overwhelmingly like plain orange juice. Would not recommend getting that if you wanted a more ginger and/or turmeric taste like the name of the drink suggests. For food, we ordered the cheeseburger, named "The Best Burger in North PB" and the Grilled Chicken Shawarma. We ended up fighting over the burger, because although on the greasier side, it was tasty. Note that any side for the burger is extra, including fries. The grilled chicken shawarma was a big disappointment for us. The plate had a lot of food, but it was filled with mostly quinoa and lettuce. They gave us probably a quarter of a chicken breast to eat - very disappointing for the price. Ultimately, I am happy I tried this place because it does look good and is typically fairly busy, but I would not go again after dining here myself. read more
Ordered Wild Caught Salmon Quinoa Plate -- The salmon was tasty and i liked the green herb tossed quinoa with lemon caper sauce, and grilled lemon, but need MORE SAUCE. I normally don't care for pickles and dill but it worked out fine in this case. I ordered a side of fries to go with my healthy food just to be naughty! Will have to try the vegetarian/vegan options--HH ends at 5 pm (?), earlier than what the website says--and I think it's $2 to $3 off appetizers. Outdoor seating mostly. read more
6 months ago
What would be a fitting next stop after a beautiful day bonding with nature? Second Nature! This is a fun Vegan and Vegetarian establishment serving delicious food and drinks to health conscious locals and Yelp loving tourists like us in a very laid back atmosphere. Second Nature is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It has a lovely open bar and a huge outdoor patio with heaters.There is seating by the main road as well. The HH food with $9 apps ( served 2 pm to close)was amazing. We opted for the Vegan Hot Wangs which were magnificent mushroom masterpieces in this beautiful Parmesan cheese sauce fried perfectly and then dipped in hot sauce. The Vegan hummus platter was really good. Fresh ground green hummus, warm pita, kalamata olives, yum pickled red onions and the cucumbers with this awesome spicy mix sprinkle; plus the teeny juicy tomatoes with olive oil on top. The artichoke cakes were ok. The breakfast menu photos with the açaí bowls and the egg dishes looked very tempting as did the salads. I got a hot hot hot chai latte that was delicious. My friend got a latte with oat milk and she enjoyed it. Our server Kathy was great. Very patient, very cool and she took really good care of us. The 2 lady bartenders were smiling and chill. Second Nature, second to none! read more
It's the little things that can make for a good experience... or a not so good one. With the overwhelming options to grab a good burger in PB, I'd probably look further than Sexond Nature. The food overall is good here. The "best burger in north pb" is the exception. Overcooked, soggy and for the price tag, doesn't come with a side. First time I ordered a burger to dine-in it was spot on. Ordered a burger another time for take-out. Got home. No fries. Those are extra. Burger was overcooked again. STILL willing to give it a third shot. Burger again was overcooked and fries were pretty dismal for a $60 meal. Short rib is great here and the curry as well the salads. Service is always on point, not much room for improvement there at all. Environment is great. Enjoyable to be there. Good beer and wine options for a local eatery. read more
6 months ago
I stumbled upon this place while visiting my daughter in San Diego. We ordered a simple breakfast and found that the food was good. However, the service was terrible. We had a waitress who abandoned us, so the second waitress came in wasn't any better than the first one... When we had asked for to go boxes, she literally asked "did you want me to walk all the way around the bar to go get you a box". I don't know I just found that to be quite rude. It's unfortunate because the food was really good. read more
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2 years ago
Second nature is a super comfy, healthy fare restaurant. Try Soup of the Day-which was the thick and creamy tomato bisque. Grilled cauliflower app is tasty and shareable. I ordered the Thai coconut entree which could have used a bit more spice heat but plenty of vegetables and creamy coconut milk. Wednesday is wine day so get a good deal. Would come back here often. read more
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Chose this place for brunch with a friend because they have a lot of vegetarian options, and I was highly impressed! We came here a bit on the earlier side (9am) so we could more easily find street parking, as we suspected this area of PB would get busy during mid morning. We were able to find parking easily at 9am! and we did find that the street did get more busy as the day went on. Inside was clean and airy, windows were all open since it was nice out! The only thing was there were flies buzzing around us at times, so we sometimes had to swat some away. But that is kinda expected since all windows were open. There was plenty of seating in the morning, so we seated ourselves. Service was really great! The servers were fast and attentive. Our drinks came out fast and food came some time later, we didn't mind the wait because we were chatting the whole time. Their menu had typical brunch dishes, most of which was vegetarian. My friend is vegetarian, so it was perfect for her. Even though I am not vegetarian, I still really enjoyed my food! Overall, the food was super wholesome, yummy, and filling! food ordered: - South La Jolla Burrito: this burrito is huge! I got full off of 1/2, so it was hearty. It was stuffed with eggs, fajita veggies, avocado, and breakfast potatoes. I loved the addition of potatoes, they were super flavorful! Comes with a side of chips and salsa. The chips tasted homemade and had a satisfying crispy texture. - Veggie Omelet: My friend got this dish, and it also looked hearty! Came with plenty of breakfast potatoes, and a side of toast. - Iced Americano: It tasted more on the roasty side, which I love. I got half and half and sugar on the side. - Latte with Oat Milk: My friend got this, and it had really cute latte art! the cup was huge lol. Food was great, environment was super open and welcoming, a great place to have brunch with friends (vegetarian or not) and I would definitely return to try another dish! read more
1 year ago
Good food with some vegetarian and vegan options. We had the cauliflower tacos and the coconut curry. Surprisingly , tofu was the most expensive protein option. Good drinks and friendly atmosphere very dog friendly. #noregrets read more
3 years ago
"Fresh, tasty, and colorful vegan choices are on offer, accompanied by craft beers and wines. This place is reasonably priced and features an inviting open patio, perfect for enjoying PB's great weather. We highly recommend trying the hummus plate and the orange cauliflower; they won't disappoint." Yes, they have attentive servers too read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Lowkey I forget to review my favorite places. Better late than never tho. Frequent this place and it never fails to disappoint. Brekky or dinner- its a cozy place with good variety and kind people. Jenna helped us out tonight and was such a sweet pea. We yapped to her about how we spend so much time here and she seemed to enjoy it or was good at her job and being polite. Anyways i have a variety of scenes from this place, enjoy. read more
1 year ago
My absolute favorite restaurant in PB! Healthy, fresh, generous portions. Literally every single thing I've tried here is bomb, and for both breakfast, dinner and happy hour. They also serve alcoholic AND non alcoholic rotating kombuchas on draft. They have a large variety of protein add ons, vegan options included. I add salmon on everything, so good here! Go to's -Thai Curry -Ancient Grain Bowl -Buddha Quinoa Salad -Nachos- huge! -PB burger read more
The food was delicious - the fries are seasoned, the sauces are delicious with the accompanied dishes. The poach egg is a hit or miss. One of my eggs was over cooked, while the other one was the perfect-cut-open-and-melt running egg. According to the server, the dishes took a while to come to the table because of the poached eggs. The service was also a bit slow and hard to catch someone's attention. read more
Good food for a hot summer day! The atmosphere of Second nature is very relaxing and chill. I really enjoyed sitting inside even though there was outside seating. Service was all right. Our server didn't check on us too often, but it wasn't an issue luckily. I got the lox toast and the everything toast. Both were pretty good! I found that they balanced each other really nicely. If I were to pick one though, I would have just gotten the lox toast. The bread was a little bit thick and hard to bite through, but nothing you couldn't manage. I think that the everything toast was lacking something, but it wasn't bad. I also tried the sweet potato french fries and those were really good. Overall, it was a good experience, and I would recommend this place! read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
I would give 6 stars if I could! They are just amazing Their ambiance is nice and clean, also even in a cold day like today the heater made possible to stay outside comfortable. Food is 10/10 and service was flawless from Rachael! We brought our dog and she was sweetest with us and your huge puppy. We split an acai bowl and I ordered the smoked salmon. My husband ordered a muffin with eggs, bacon, avo! Everything was delicious. Perfect place to enjoy a sunday morning. read more
What is not to like here. The food is excellent and portions are huge. The staff is on it, super friendly, and helpful. I had the lox toast, perfect. Had an veggie omelet next visit, lovely. Hubby had the Cali Muffin sandwich which he said was excellent and kiddo had the Breakfast salad that came with a poached egg and bacon - it was huge and delicious. Love this place and got to bring the mutt and watch the Warriors! read more
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5026 Cass St
San Diego, CA 92109
Pacific Beach
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(858) 247-5236
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