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4.0 (230 reviews)
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Dogs allowed
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Leftover cinnamon roll piece in icing

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.

Joe's Special with bacon
Allison L.

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.

Inside
May L.

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.

Joe's Special
Bequer G.

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.

Stuffed French Toast
Tanya D.

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.

Morning Glory Sandwich
Sharon L.

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!

Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes
Jessica L.

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.

Maggie M.

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

Antojitos Benedict
Pete R.

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.

All American Breakfast
Jan L.

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.

Eggs Benedict & Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Jennifer A.

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.

Chilaquiles
Jasmin M.

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

All american breakfast with a pancake instead of scone
Jordyn S.

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.

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Are there good gluten free options, including bread?

There are gluten-free options, including the bread - but they don't use a dedicated toaster for gluten-free items. So if you are truly "celiac", don't eat the bread.

Do they serve any gluten-free pancakes, waffles, or GF French toast?

Do they take reservations?

Are they pet friendly?

Yes, the patio is pet friendly.

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