Perfectly poached eggs! I usually get the pancakes or french toast, but this visit, I opted for something savory as I got a sweetened latte. I came midweek to meetup with friends and was grateful that the server did not rush us. Short and sweet review; I will definitely be back! Pros: - friendly - al fresco and indoor dining - plenty of parking Cons: - chalkboard prices did not match what I was charged - scent of burning candles was horrible; made the whole interior smell like the restroom read more

The Cottage - Eggs benedict was excellent! - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

We went here recently after a local doctors appointment. It was an overcast day, so we sat inside. Service was on the slow side for two people, although we watched a large table get served much faster. I was a bit disappointed on this visit versus the previous years. It feels like both the service and the quality of service is slipping. They used to have fresh squeezed OJ and it turned out to be more of a carton Tropicana style product now. Definitely not the same. On a brighter note, they do have fresh roasted coffee and are dog friendly., #TheCottage #Encinitas #FreshBrewedCoffee #NoFreshSqueezedJuice read more

The Cottage - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

We absolutely loved the lemon ricotta pancakes--they were delicious. My husband ordered the tuna melt, which was very good, but the portion of fries felt a bit skimpy compared to my previous visit. The last time I ordered a burger, it came with a much more generous serving of fries. Our server was pleasant, though the overall service didn't feel quite as warm and attentive as what I've experienced there in the past. read more

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The menu looks delicious and the server Michaela was lovely and they had several bussers refilling water, which created a nice service level. I decided to splurge today, and order in addition to healthy oatmeal, 1/2 serving of Eggs Benedict and cinnamon roll , while husband ordered all American. It was "ok" but did not meet my expectations for the brand and price. - except for the scone that was delicious ! - The bacon was thin, so not the quality / thickness i thought we would get. - The English muffin for the Eggs Benedict was thick and bread-y, not anything close to Thomas English muffin with some crisp, air pockets, and texture, and - the serving size of the potatoes was ok but a bit on the light side for the price. - The cinnamon roll I expected would be a pastry type bread-y less sweet roll - instead while the intense cinnamon flavor was delicious and texture of the bread, lovely on the outside with some crispy crunch inside or under baked and doughy delicious - it came absolutely doused in the thick icing sugar that permeated the entire roll - , so it reminded me of a Cinnabon except better firm texture on the outside and higher quality. people looking for that, will love it. For us it was way too sugary . As I checked out, I was paying my $72 - the server was good enough to ask how I enjoyed everything. I was honest with her and told her that I actually did not. She did the right thing and offered for me to speak to the Mgr. I really didn't feel like doing so because I did not think he would care. However, after she suggested it a second time I went ahead and did it. I Explained to the Manager, I know they're very popular. It's a beautiful menu and the server and scone was wonderful - and this was my experience with the food . I admitted the server suggested I share my feedback with him that I was disappointed and I really didn't know that I would be back. After sharing the above specifics, - he didn't say much, so I just repeated "well she thought I should tell you so I did.". He said "yes it's good to have your feedback", and walked away. That is the first time I've shared negative feedback. - which I do rarely!! - that I truly felt it was Not welcome .and that he didn't care. - and that there was no acknowledgement that he was at least sorry we didn't have a good experience, While I clearly wasn't giving the feedback just to get a discount - I don't know if I've been anywhere that hasn't at least in a case like this done something If I knew my customer was unhappy with their almost $100 meal - I would've not only shown empathy and apologized, but also comped even one item , or maybe even given a gift card to come back and try some other items at another time. What could they improve / for one thing - 1) have on menu description and /or inform servers to give a heads up to adults if the cinnamon roll is being ordered that it is very heavy on the icing. Better yet. Give customers an option to have it without the icing!! However, it is as I suspected , such a successful place- that they have more than enough business, they don't care about mine. read more

The Cottage - Leftover cinnamon roll piece in icing - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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My kids love to head over to the cottage for brunch or lunch. We have never had a bad meal here. Our last visit we had breakfast. I had an egg scramble with a fresh scone and potatoes. Our table also had a Benedict and their homemade Mac and cheese. (Yes for breakfast) The service at this location is always very attentive and they take care of their regulars. They have ample indoor and outdoor seating. A great casual spot for a weekday or weekend. read more

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Cute space broken into different sections and decorated nicely. We got a pastrami sandwich, salmon pasta and chicken and goat cheese salad. All the items were delicious and cooked well. Salmon was moist and pasta cooked just right and saucy. Sandwich was flavorful and meat was tender. Bread was soft and fries nice and crispy. Salad was delish and dressed just right and flavors bursting. A wonderful meal. Place was not crowded since we arrived after the typical lunch time but the food took a while to come out. Service was satisfactory but food made up for it. read more

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Really good flavor and a great ambiance! Perfect for brunch on the patio! The food is good and their homemade spicy salsa has a nice touch! Definitely a staple of La Jolla! The waitress was real nice and kind. read more

The Cottage - Joe's Special - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Many years ago I dined at The Cottage in La Jolla so when they opened in Encinitas I was thrilled. Last week we celebrated my nieces birthday over brunch. Our server was excellent. She was attentive, frequently checked in on us, refilled our iced teas and waters. Her friendly demeanor added to the positive experience. Each dish we ordered was delicious and hot from the kitchen. The cottage is really cute and I appreciate that they locally source their ingredients. The Cottage bakes scones, muffins, and other cakes. Also they have a homemade granola that is tasty. The tough decision is to choose between breakfast or lunch. The one thing that could make the Braised Beef better, the asparagus bottoms were used and they were really stringy and not edible. read more

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Mediocre experience all around for brunch this morning. Ambiance was casual and we were sat at the back of the restaurant, which was not as cute as other parts of the restaurant. Service was a hit or miss. Originally our server came super frequently (instantly when we got sat and we politely let him know we weren't ready yet), but then after dropping off the check, nobody came back to grab our card for 10-15 minutes until we proactively asked. Morning Glory Breakfast Sandwich: This was my favorite item out of the three. The sourdough was very good and the produce (tomatoes, arugula) was fresh. Nice balance with the bacon and overall tasty. Potatoes were decent. Joe's Special: Scrambled eggs with mushroom, chicken sausage, spinach. This was good as you would expect, nothing mind-blowing but well executed. Scone wasn't a standout (not too much flavor) and the jam was also average. Stuffed French Toast: This was a little disappointing as this was a specialty item and a popular dish based on reviews. The mascarpone didn't have much taste and half a piece of French toast (out of the three) had a bitter orange zest flavor. Big portions though. Canned soda was $5, but we shouldn't have ordered soda at a brunch place in hindsight. Oh wells! read more

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Salad was great. I'm not normally a sweets for brekkie person but the snickerdoodle pancakes were a great order! Cozy seating. Service was fast. What more can you want. The La Jolla location is cuter in a house style cottage and near the beach but this newer Encinitas location inside a shopping center is still great. read more

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First time here what a great place for breakfast with my family. Fantastic guest interaction at arrival great people's working here make us like we were expected. The food and beverage were exceptional and the service was exceptional. The atmosphere was like you are at home. Will be there again when traveling to San Diego. read more

A special occasion breakfast/brunch place. Expensive, but very good food. Must have the lemon ricotta pancakes!!! But skip the chilaquiles-too much sauce, no avocado. Expensive coffee, $5.95, but they did bring the carafe for us to refill ourselves towards the end of our meal. read more

Love the ambiance and location!!! the service was okay but the food was great !!!! Fresh , delicious and so good !!! Ill deffo comeback when i am back in the area read more

The Cottage - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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I stopped by for the first time to enjoy a late breakfast last week. The space is bright and airy, nicely put together with a semi-rustic vibe. I tried the Antojitos Benedict, a Mexican take on eggs Benedict built on sopas instead of English muffins. The braised beef, queso fresco, jalapeño crema and pico de gallo made a delicious Benedict experience. Their picante sauce was fine, not too spicy but fresh salsa would be a great complement. The portions were smaller than some other breakfast spots but enough to satisfy my moderate appetite. Service was prompt, attentive and pleasant. read more

The Cottage - Antojitos Benedict - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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We always love coming here! The Cottage always comes through!! Great lemon ricotta pancakes, oatmeal was awesome....and for dessert....best lemon bar we've ever had! Service was awesome, very attentive and friendly. Icing on cake for us was to see and talk to Jason!! Thank you to you and your team for a great time read more

Always searching for new breakfast places to try. Found The Cottage and gave it a try. Located Inside a shopping plaza with plenty of parking. Hostess was so nice and opened the door for us. She quickly sat us in the front part of the restaurant. Cutely decorated. Plenty more seating at a bar and behind a privacy type wall. He ordered the American breakfast with coffee. I ordered a beet root juice, avocado smash with mozzarella and tomatoes with a side of eggs. We ordered a lavender lemon coconut muffin to go. He was happy with his breakfast. I enjoyed the beet juice and smash. Would have liked both sides of the bread toasted...underside was room Temperature. But overall was good. Muffin was very good! One recommendation is not to burn candles in out-of-sight spaces- specifically the restroom. Regardless of the glass container used, The candle was not properly secured and appeared it was hit because wax was on the counter. This is Potential for a very bad situation. read more

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We feel like we've discovered a hidden gem... The cottage has amazing service, amazing food and never rushes which we really appreciate. We are actually choosing to go there for Easter Sunday... Where every place else is packed we will be able to take our time. Really enjoy the service staff. They're all very committed to doing a good job. Congratulations to the cottage. They have produced a very fine establishment. Thank you. read more

This place is consistently good, but not great. The savory food lacks salt, it's all very plain without making additions like salt, pepper or hot sauce. ~ $140 for 4 meals and 4 drinks & large portions. We were able to sit right away at 10:00am on a Saturday outside on the patio. Inside smelled really bad, like bathroom bad, so luckily there were spaces outside. read more

The Cottage - Eggs Benedict & Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

5 stars for ambiance, staff, and cleanliness. the place is so cute and the best to grab brunch! not packed during the week but making a reservation doesn't hurt, not much seating available. they also offer wiki sticks for kids to play with at the table / while waiting - so cute and thoughtful! 2 stars for the chilaquiles maybe even 1. i was sooo disappointed. they lacked any flavor outside of smoke and the salsa was lackluster with no spice. genuinely one of my favorite dishes i have eaten at tons of restaurants, so this was a bit of a let down. with that being said, i would 100% go back and try something else!! my friends said their food was incredible. can't wait to come back + will update read more

The Cottage - Chilaquiles - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

A great brunch spot for a big group. They were so accommodating for our group of 11 and even got us a large table in our own alcove away from the main dining area. Felt like our own private little room! The all American breakfast was delicious, especially the well seasoned breakfast potatoes. read more

The Cottage - All american breakfast with a pancake instead of scone - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

I've always loved going to The Cottage in La Jolla growing up, so I was excited to see they opened one in Encinitas. The exact location is a bit disappointing as it's in a strip mall like parking lot and lacks the allure. However, the food is always consistent and the scones with homemade jam are to die for....I would probably just order scones to go if I could. I do really appreciate how attentive the staff is and they always bring me a to-go cup with hot, fresh coffee without even asking. While I do think it's a like pricy, I'm glad they're in business and try to support them as much as I can. read more

Popped in again with a friend and was struck by the friendly staff, the decor, and the excellent menu selections. Gluten-free options have multiplied, a plus for gluten-sensitive types. The manager is always on top of everything, and the food comes out hot, fresh and fast. Plus - it's not usually "too" crowded - so that's always a plus. Love the breakfast/brunch/lunches here! read more

Cute spot for a weekday brunch when not busy. We got the birria machacca and the antijoles bendedict and were ok with the dishes but probably wouldn't get again. Concept of both could've been good, but like some other reviews say, the beef on these were both on the drier and unseasoned side for a restaurant. Beans were terrible, very watery and bland similar to when I eat them straight from the can with nothing added. We asked for a substitute side dish and they were happy to accommodate, so we got the scones which were amazing! The homemade berry jam was the perfect compliment and not too sweet. I think there probably were other entrees that maybe more popular that we should've tried as it seems to have a lot of potential based on the scones, but other than that, our food was just okay. read more

The Cottage - Fresh Scone - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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I visited The Cottage with my daughter. We shared the eggs Benedict & the lemon ricotta pancakes. We told the waitress that we were sharing our meals, we didn't ask to have our meals split and wasn't told that there would be a $2 charge to split. That's not what we asked for so we were surprised to be charged this fee. Also my daughter ordered a Black Horse cocktail which is what the waitress recommended but she got a Brown Magic. It was someone else who brought the drink over and because we didn't want to complain. She drank it. But it's not what she ordered. The waitress was nice, however we didn't say we wanted our plates split and wasn't told of the fee. We didn't complain just very surprised that she wouldn't tell us. Maybe it said there's a split fee on the menu however we didn't see it. read more

The Cottage - Lemon ricotta pancakes & eggs Benedict - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Place is next level! Highly recommended ! Also GET A COOKIE !!!! owner came by he was super nice and welcoming! We will be back read more

The Cottage - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

Super rad spot. Specializing in comfort foods lining up for breakfast or lunch. My top favorite is hands down, no questions asked, LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES! They deliver every single time. The atmosphere here is bright and refreshing with options or sitting inside or outside. I always am seated almost immediately and even with a wait, they are on top of keeping things moving. Enjoy the pancakes! read more

My past visits were excellent. Sadly this one fell very short. I tried to provide feedback privately on their payment app when they asked how things were, but I couldn't get it to work. Honestly, I preferred to give them negative feedback privately rather than on Yelp but here I am... Got a mushroom omelette - spinach under steamed and chewy, cheese and mushrooms not spread out - all in two piles inside the omelette on either end. My matcha was way too sweet - when I asked for one with less sweetener was told the powder comes sweetened and can't be adjusted - I can't believe they're charging more than I've ever paid for a matcha - almost $9 and it's pre sweetened powder!!! I'd gotten iced on the past (this time a hot one) and I guess the ice toned it down. Please get matcha powder that isn't pre-sweetened if you're going to charge to dollar. read more

The food is amazing and worth the wait. The check in line moved pretty fast with only a 20 minute wait at 11am on a Sunday. The service is a little slow, but friendly. I am going to come Amazon and again till I try everything on the menu. read more

The Cottage - Employee Favorite! Breakfast sandwich - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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We ordered the Joes. Taft with soun h omelet and country potatoes. It's not greasy, they split the dish for us and the server was attentive and checked on us every now and then. A Vince is pleasant, clean, and spacious Pleasant experience. read more

First time in years I've not left a Tip. Food order was not even close to what we ordered, waitress was close to rude. Food was okay but not great. Coffee cake was nasty - had clumps of shortening or something in it. Ambiance is cute for breakfast but that is All it had going for it. read more

Drinks were amazing. Waitress was prompt but we were also simple. The hot sauce was amazing, sooo much flavor. The birria beef was perfect. So enamored by the food that we forgot to take pictures of our main courses. I loved my avocado toast although menu was misleading since they didn't have the mozzarella pearls like it said but okay alternative. The cherry tomato's were very fresh. Sierra thought the French toast was a little soft, almost too doughy but Ryan loved it. Great place to talk and relax with amazing food. read more

The Cottage - Stuffed French Toast - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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We tried this location Cottage after good experiences at the one in La Jolla. Nothing great, including the service. Expensive for what you are served. They seem unsure about what "vegetarian" means. read more

First time visiting TheCottage and I'll be back. There's both inside and outside seating. Modern and clean decor. They have a full coffee bar and also serve alcohol. The service was great and friendly. I'll be back. read more

The Cottage - Crab and Prosciutto Benedict. Ask for some hot sauce. It's made in house. - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

We love going to the La Jolla location. The Encinitas location is a little different and the "cottage" vibe is missing but the food makes up for it. The place is clean and staff is friendly and accommodating. The dishes are huge as well! read more

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QUICK TAKE// Solid brunch food, definitely try their Benedict's. FOOD// I have been going to The Cottage consistently for almost 13 years. It is always on my rotating list of brunch spots to take friends to if they're from out of town, and always a great spot for a reliable benedict. I have tried most of their benedicts, and I personally really like just the CLASSIC BENEDICT; but a little deviation here and there is fun. We had the PORK BELLY BENEDICT and EGGS LA JOLLA BENEDICT (half/half) and the MORNING GLORY SANDWICH - both were very tasty and decadent. I really like the hot sauce that they had and found every opportunity to put it on the savory dishes. SERVICE// Very good! They even went one step further in allowing me to split my benedicts in half between two different benedits. I really appreciated this accommodation. VIBES// Cute little spot! Decorations inside are modern and farmhouse-esque. ETC// I personally go to the La Jolla location more often due to how much closer I live to that one, but that spot is tougher to get to with parking, so coming to the Encinitas location was nice due to how much seating there was. read more

Came here with a group of 6 on a Sunday for lunch. First time at their Encinitas location after loving the La Jolla location for a long time. Food items are the same and we asked if they would do a split benedict since they did at the La Jolla and they were able to so that was nice. Was more of a fan of the Pork Belly Benedict over the La Jolla Benedict. The Morning Glory Sandwich was ok; nothing crazy but definitely good amount of food. Coffee cake was awesome and make sure you have the jam with it. Was seated right away despite a pretty busy lunchtime. Service was solid but they took a bit to replace our bottles of water towards the end. Inside was nice and bright. Got seated towards the back so didn't have a nice view of the restaurant though. Overall, solid brunch spot and would come back again for the Pork Belly Benedict and try more items on the menu! read more

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Came here for my second time today, and I was just as pleased as my first experience here! Food was delicious. They have large portions, and a wide variety of food items. The service was great too, didn't have to wait too long for our food to come out, and the servers made sure we were happy. The interior is so cute too! The restaurant has such happy vibes. Up next, I'll be trying the cottage for lunch! read more

The Cottage - La Jolla Benedict - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Joe's review metrics: I do not care about the decor or ambiance or 'vibes' in my review. And unless the server directly impacts my meal itself, I do not care about reviewing service. This is purely about the food. 5: Incredible, virtually no notes, worth every penny and the wait, definitely come back 4: Great food, would wait for a bit to get in 3: Good food, about average fare 2: Fine, acceptable and edible, nothing to go out of your way for, would not wait 1: Just no, tastes bad, will not be coming back For drinks, had the Bees Knees and the Brown Magic, both of which are espresso-based and they were served in martini glasses. So not a whole lot of liquid for the price but the taste was fantastic. The Brown Magic was frothy and sweet, and the Bees Knees was light with a nice kick of cardamom, not too much to overpower it though. To eat, we had the Pork Belly Benedict and the Braised Beef Hash. The pork belly was cooked very well, as was the poached egg. Flavor-wise though, they seemed to rely entirely on the pork to sell the dish. There was no seasoning at all on the main dish, save for some sea salt. No spice to be seen, not even pepper. The hollandaise was unremarkable and the bread it came on was so soggy it did nothing to support the small amount of meat, egg, sauce, and sautéed spinach on top. The potato's were cooked well, but again, no spices. I asked and received some house made hot sauce which was mostly just chipotle pepper. Smoky but not hot at all. As for the braised beef, the meat was cooked well and most of the vegetables, however the asparagus seemed to just have been flash grilled to brown them. No spears to be seen, just very fibrous stalks. And again, little to no spice throughout the dish; the flavor of the meat was the most flavor throughout. The saving grace of this plate, and what stood out as the best part of this brunch, was their scone and homemade jam. Perfectly done, not too soft, crumbled the right amount to get some jam on it and pop into our mouths. We even asked if they sold the jam; they do not, sadly. The men's room had 1 ADA-accessible stall, 1 urinal, 2 sinks, 1 baby changing station. Joe's Score: 3 overall. If I were to base solely on the entrees, I would score 2. But if you just want some of the bakery items and coffee, this is a 3.5-4 easily. read more

The Cottage has really good food and coffee drinks, whether you go for breakfast or lunch. My favorite is the Milanese sandwich, which is always cooked perfectly and has a nice crisp to it. The only constructive feedback I would have: change up the menu from time to time. Yes, the food is good, but could there be more seasonal options? Just my $.02 read more

Three of us came for lunch around 1PM on a Sunday and there was plenty of seating both outside and inside. We chose to sit inside for a cooler temp setting and sat in the booth. The staff was very attentive and gave an awesome run down of the expansive brunch/lunch menu. We went with a Braised Beef Hash, California Omelette, and a Veggie Frittata. Each plate came with an awesome scone with blueberry jam which was a nice delicious dessert surprise. The portions were great and we all enjoyed our others. read more

The Cottage - Braised Beef Hash - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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