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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Love the stuffed French toast and their coffee is excellent. La Jolla location is also good but this one is less of a hassle read more

The Cottage - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

Food: A1 still. No matter the dish, it did not disappoint. Drinks: still amazing. Service: just super kind and accommodating Ambiance: we sat outside and enjoyed the breeze. Interior was nice but of course the view isn't as great as the one in La Jolla since it's in a plaza read more

This cute little cottage café is perfect for breakfast brunch or lunch. We had a little bit of both . I started off with a delicious watermelon Mojito made with Soju. " very refreshing" They actually offer four or five different cocktails made with Soju . We had a very robust plate of scrambled eggs with grilled mushrooms and sausage, potatoes and a shortbread scone with fresh strawberry jam. I had a grilled sourdough tuna melt . With fresh fruit on the side . Everything was so yummy. They have House made granola which I just had to purchase . Our waitress was just the sweetest ever I believe she also made my cocktail and muddled in the fresh mint into my Mojito. She really knows her stuff . This particular location is located in a strip mall, but when you are inside, you really do not feel this way. It's a large restaurant with plenty of great seating on the inside as well as the outside. We chose to be on the inside away from traffic.. Entertaining music , just loud enough where you can still have a conversation. read more

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This was my first time here, and we will definitely be back! It is absolutely adorable, fantastic service, delicious food and coffee! This is my new favorite breakfast find! read more

The Cottage - Pork Belly BenedictBelly - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

I used to go to The Cottage in La Jolla when I lived in UTC and would stop there for brunch after surfing, way back when. So I was really excited to see one open in Encinitas, now that I'm in Carlsbad. It's in the same plaza as the french pastry place and with ample outdoor seating, which was perfect since it was so nice out. I got the pork belly eggs benedict with gluten-free bread with some matcha latte. The eggs benedict was good, but it felt like something was missing. The matcha latte was ok, it didn't taste too much like anything. My husband got an omelet and he liked his, but again, he said it didn't blow him away or anything. I'm glad we tried it and maybe we just need to go back and order stuffed french toast or all the sweeter stuff instead of the savory brunch stuff, but I've always had consistently amazing food at The Cottage in La Jolla, so I was kind of hoping for the same experience here. read more

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The Cottage is great, the manager/owner is very hands on and makes you feel very welcoming. The food is really good and the fruit bowl is the best I have ever had. Great job. read more

Loved this place!! The food is amazing and the service was great! We sat inside and it was spacious. I really like the shaken coffee and Birria breakfast! read more

The Cottage - Crab and Prosciutto Benedict Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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3 stars because I'm uncertain. I'm not sure if I did not get the full experience because I ordered takeout, but I was not very pleased with my order. I had the crab and prosciutto Benedict, which I was excited about, but the meal had difficulty coming together for me. I found the crab and prosciutto mixture to be extremely salty, and the bread to be hard to swallow. Though I did not have the Chilaquiles, both my sister and I considered the potatoes to be overcooked and dry. If we ever return, I do hope to try some of the other more sweet options. read more

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The Cottage La Jolla Eggs Benedict are so delicious. I love the spinach, sun dried tomatoes and balsamic mushrooms that add a kick to an already tasty meal. Yum! read more

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

My friend and I stopped in for an iced matcha while we shopped. Unfortunately, the matcha missed the mark for me. The menu claimed it was imported from Japan, but it was a muted green color and not the vibrant green of authentic matcha. It more so tasted like matcha flavored oat milk, neither of us finished it. Won't be returning for the matcha, but maybe for the other items. read more

The Cottage in La Jolla is always busy, so I was excited to check out their new location in Encinitas. I came here on a Saturday morning, and it was relatively quiet so we were seated immediately. We ordered the La Jolla Benedict and the Smoked Salmon Hash, as well as a cappuccino on the side. The cappuccino was OK; not the best I've ever had. But really, you're here for the food -- and we loved it! The portions were generous, and I thought the smoked salmon hash was unique. I also enjoyed the jam and the scone that came on the side. They also came by with three different options for hot sauce that I'd never seen before, so I'll give them points for that too. I recommend coming by if you're looking for a nice spot for breakfast and brunch! The interior is cozy, but they also have outdoor seating. The workers were friendly and the food was delicious. read more

Our experience here started off good. The staff was friendly and we got seated promptly on their lovely patio but then things took a turn for the worse. First of all, my water had a bug in it. I asked for a new one and the new one had mysterious crumbs at the bottom. I just gave up with the water at that point. Our server was nice but took forever to take our order and then took another eternity to get my drink and our food out. We ordered the avocado smash toast with salmon ($17) theres was no flavor and it desperately needed hot sauce. Definitely not worth $17. We also got the stuffed french toast and that was awful. Super soggy and berries were old and mushy. I would not recommend this. Once again over priced for $18.50. I got the lavender blackberry lemonade and that was good but not worth $9. Overall, this place has a lot of potential but our time and money here were completely wasted today. I suggest skipping this spot. read more

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Service was good and outside seating a plus. Open for breakfast and lunch only I think. Food was good and a little above average cost for a basic breakfast. Brunch offers a Champagne flight. read more

My kid ended up in the ER after eating here! If you have any food allergies do not eat here! The staffs are not properly trained, and they do not have a good process even though the menu advertise allergen friendly. read more

Yes, it was a holiday weekend but there's no excuse for bad service and worse food. I spent $25 for a shrimp/crab salad and $9 for Oj. There was maybe 1 TBS of shredded crab and 4 pieces of flavorless shrimp and no dressing. The waitress was non existent. I will never go back! read more

- entrees are too expensive - Service very slow - seat cushions have stains on them - coffee luke warm - the place is overrated - will not be back read more

The service is absolutely horrible! The food is eh and the bill for 3 people was over $100, 2 eggs Benedict and 1 kids French toast! Ridiculous. The people who worked there were nice but were more concerned about socializing with frequent fliers. Won't be going back. read more

Pretty impressive place. Loved the inside of the restaurant, simple & modern. The food was fresh & tasty. I love their scone and homemade jam. The service was good. Can't wait to come back and try something different on the menu. read more

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

Have been wanting to check out the Cottage (in Encinitas) since they opened; def a convenience to have in north county without having to go down to La Jolla to their other location. My parents were visiting for Boston and we went for brunch on a Sunday around 1:00. There was no wait, probably given the time of day, so that was a great start to a very enjoyable meal. A round of breakfast cocktails got things going and while everything on the menu looked appealing we all landed on something pretty quickly. My mother had to brioche French toast and chose to top it with a bourbon pecan topping. It was a hearty portion and even though she said she could have eaten the whole thing she opted to take some home to enjoy later. My father went with a southwestern scramble plate, which was pretty straightforward. I chose the breakfast sandwich but swapped the smoked Gouda cheese for cheddar. The staff was excellent. The space was clean and inviting. And the food was great! Will def be back! read more

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I ordered the leg of lamb sandwich today. To say it was horrible would be understatement. There were three things that made this sandwich such a colossal disappointment. There was barely any meat on it at all. Each piece was shaved "potato chip" thin and didn't even cover half of the sandwich. The meat itself was well done.... Something that should never be done to leg of lamb. The final issue is the price. I actually paid $20 for this disaster once you factor in the tax. To those who make the big league decisions at The Cottage.... I say learn how not to murder your meat, and give people a fair amount for what you're charging. read more

The Cottage - Leg of lamb sandwich.... Overcooked meat with shameful portion of lamb. If it's any consolation, the other half looked worse. - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

The rumors are true, this place does have one of the best brunches in San Diego. This location is so much better than the La Jolla location. Lines are much shorter, much easier to get into. Came here for brunch one weekend around 11, the whole place was already pretty full, but we were still able to get a table right away. The interior is done in the style of California modern. Combination of white and blue plus some surf themed items. Order some pancakes and the egg benedicts to share. They do allow you to mix and match but, the prices for single ones, on the highest priced denomination. We did not know that going in found out only after we got the bill. The pancakes were not that great. Probably would never order those again. The walnut maple one was like a dessert, but a little too sweet for my taste the eggs Benny's were very very good, I would definitely order that again. Overall pleasant experience. The service was superb and very attentive. read more

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Upon finding out about The Cottage's new Encinitas location, it was only a matter of time where this place was penciled in for the next Sunday Brunch opportunity. It's been a while since my last visit at the LA Jolla location and never again will I go so long without having The Cottage. Breakfast/brunch is my favorite meal of the day and this place just screams BRUNCH and the food and drinks will surely satisfy those tastebuds in an environment that's very inviting. For the three times I've been here (within a month span) each experience was as delightful as the previous. Fresh, delectable food and fresh tasting mimosas flowing nicely throughout the meals. The Omelettes and Hash dishes are a dream. Fluffy eggs and no skimping on delicious filling. The Southern California Omelette has that traditional flavor where the Wild Caught Shrimp Omelette is a bit more unique. Slight spice with subtlyb savory shrimp. The Smoked Salmon Hash is a medley and goodness in a skillet and the Crab Melt is pure culinary bliss. The breakfast potatoes and fries are really scrumptious. The fries have a crispy batter so no soggy fries here. Each dish comes with a scone and berry jam which is a fine way to close out your meal...if you have room. Speaking of room, if you love cinnamon rolls theirs is house-made and is delightful. This location is in a large plaza so finding parking wouldn't be too difficult. The staff are all super friendly and attentive and so far the wait time hasn't been an issue. read more

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This restaurant has good food, decent service and but is not cheap. $20.00 for breakfast is pricey albeit the food is good. I keep going back because the are not a lot of breakfast choices in my area. Ambience is nothing to rave about. read more

We love The Cottage in La Jolla and decided to try this relatively new Encintas location. The shopping center ambiance is obviously different than that of a corner location in La Jolla, but still nice. And parking is better! First breakfast we had a CINNAMON ROLL (5/5 $4) and an order of PORK BELLY BENEDICT (5/5 $18), which was superb -- the Rosemary olive oil bread base is great! read more

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Came here with a group of friends, and we all really enjoyed our food. The service was fast. The waitress was friendly and helpful. I tried bubble and squeak for the first time, and really loved it. Lots of traditional options on the menu with their own twist added. read more

Lived in c'bad for 14years now. Back here for the 7th time today. Always look forward to eating here. There are very very few restaurants that are consistently amazing in San Diego, and this is definitely one of them. Had mimosa, Bloody Mary ( both our go to drinks but man their coffees and non alcoholic 'specialty' drinks are so good. Fresh and unique). Mimosa was refreshing as always with fresh oj and a nice bubbly champagne. The Bloody Mary is huge, flavorful and almost a meal in itself as it's served with olives, celery, lemon. We got the tuna melt and back to the crab cake sandwich again. I'm telling you, Consistent! Food you can count on to be fresh, w quality ingredients, unique sauces and very crunchy fries! The portion ends up being big enough to take 1/2 sandwich home too. Loved the tuna melt with soo much tuna, an abundant amount of fresh cheese and arugula-what a combo!!! The crab cake was still soo good! They still serve with the grilled tomatoes and the cakes are hearty portions. Will be back. Always. read more

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Went here on 9/25/22 around 12:30pm. Barely s wait for 2 but we had 7 people in our group and the host saved us a table and waited for all members of our party to arrive. He was so patient with us since we had poor communication. I've only gone to the La Jolla location, but this location is closer to my house! Loved the fact that you can actually find parking since it shares parking with all the other stores in the strip mall. I ordered the Antojito benedict and asked for no beans and to make my eggs scrambled. The waitress said it was a great choice and we both were right! It was delicious and a lot. I could only eat half. I ordered a Watermelon mimosa and it was very tasty. I wish I ordered 2. My friends ordered their dishes but I don't know the name of them but everyone enjoyed their food except one. The pork belly was super over done and dry but the waitress bright out new meat for her. Because we waited "long", the waited brought is coffee cake with a strawberry jam which was very tasty. Didn't even know strawberry jam went with coffee cake, but they are on to something. We stayed to closing and I loved that I gotto people watch in the beginning because dogs are allowed & they are very dog friendly. They bring out a bowl of water, & no one seems resentful to do so. Now that I now that, I might bring my dog to enjoy brunch. All in all, I'd come here again. read more

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The Cottage really deserves a fabulous review! We are new to the area, and were headed to Swami's (which we found just closed for good), when we met a nice guy with coffee cake samples and a coupon for the Cottage nearby (very industrious and effective!) The place is cute, clean and the service is great! The food is really good (without being too foodie (we are boomers), so we went back with our daughter's family for my birthday. Owner and servers were very friendly and accommodating. Be sure to try the big fruit bowl for the whole table, the best fruit we've had in years! We will be back! Thanks! read more

Came here for a meeting. I only tried the coffee(lavender latte) which was really good!! The breakfast menu looked good. I would definitely come back to try the food. read more

This cute little place just opened, leave it to Karen N. to find a new place to try. The original Cottage is in La Jolla, this one is in The Encinitas. We split the Lemon Ricotta pancakes and Crab and Prosciutto Benedict. Both very tasty although we did have to ask for a sharper knife to cut the bread from the Benedict. To drink I had a Spiced Lavender Mocha, loved it. Service was perfect. There is indoor and outdoor seating. In fact, the indoor seating is quite spacious. I would definitely recommend. read more

The Cottage - Crab and Prosciutto Benedict - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Welcome to Encinitas The Cottage - we are happy to have another great breakfast place to enjoy any day of the week. I always enjoyed the OG location in La Jolla but found it difficult to park. This location within the shopping center with The Gap, Trader Joe's and Ralph's has ample parking. The food is classic breakfast fare showcasing their pancakes, french toast and the lovely scones. A pro tip is to get a cinnamon roll to share as an appetizer while waiting on your main meal . Great friendly service and you can sit indoors or on the outside patio. Nice surf decor too. As Arnold says - we'll be back read more

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Food and service are great! Servers are very nice and accommodating. We're repeat customers. The only issue that they can improve on are the restrooms which need remodeling and the hallway going there has a strange plumbing odor which should be taken care of otherwise the restaurant deserve 5 stars! read more

Super patio, great time with my family. Olivia was very nice. And there was no weight on a Friday for lunch. Great place for breakfast or lunch in Encinitas. Easy parking! read more

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On a rainy / cloudy day, why not drive up to Encinitas for some good food & drinks. They have a second location in La Jolla, but I heard good things about it. When I heard they had one in Encinitas & I was up here anyways. It's located in a shopping center by a New Balance store ( buying some new kicks after ). I walked in the restaurant & it has a very cute atmosphere, customer service is 100% on point, they have all types of drinks ( coffee to alcohol ). I was stoked they had Local Roots ( my favorite ), I was starving like a bear & I tried out their crab cake Melt ( Wow ). If you live in the area or looking for a good brunch place. Trust me give them a try, you'll be pleased !!! read more

The Cottage - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

Pork belly Benedict. Don't bother. Small way over cooked piece of pork belly with a flavorless hollandaise sauce. Very disappointing.

My husband and I went here for breakfast the other day. Food was okay, but don't be surprised if when your bill comes, there are discrepancies on your bill that are different than menu prices. Two of our items didn't reflect the menu prices. I politely pointed this out to the waitress who at first acted like she didn't understand English very well. Then she proceeded to tell me I was wrong. I tried to give her the benefit of the doubt and said, "well maybe some old menus were mixed in w/the new?" (That happened at another restaurant we were at, and the other restaurants waitress was polite and fixed it). I wasn't in the mood to argue w/her, so she just got a low tip for not handling things properly. Maybe she could pass this off, or it would slip through the cracks unnoticed on some items, but the menu said my breakfast was $19.50, and I remember thinking, wow, that's almost $20. (a lot for breakfast). So imagine my surprise when the bill came and it was $20.50! The same thing happened w/the juice. I almost didn't order it b/c the menu said $10. which I thought was high for juice, but I went ahead and splurged. Unfortunately, when my bill came she charged $11. for the juice. It would've been easy for her to adjust the 2 out of 4 items , and maybe keep a customer, but personality and social skills weren't her forte. For the prices The Cottage charges, they need to get help that is more with it and friendly. Also, the waitress's accent and verbiage made her difficult to understand and didn't help that she was unfriendly and came across as argumentative. The host was easier to understand but left us standing there forever while he fiddled around on the cash register, etc., even though he wasn't waiting on anyone. I finally had to ask him if they had a host, or should I seat myself. Turned out he did both jobs. But he didn't seem to know basic etiquette. He should be trained to make eye contact, and say, "I'll be with you in a moment," or "I will find someone to seat you momentarily." It wasn't overly busy, and there was no line even though it was a weekend. He wasn't very observant b/c a man came up at the last minute and the host was confused and about ready to help the man. I had to say that my husband and I had already been waiting awhile. He was still much better than our waitress though. But in general the staff wasn't very professional, and it was not a fun relaxing vibe like you'd expect w/a name like, 'The Cottage.' read more

This place was super cute on the inside. Really good flavors, loved the scones on the side of the breakfast instead of toast, so fun and love the jam that comes with it. The service was great, the air conditioning was lovely a great break in the summer months for those of us who don't have air conditioning. Would definitely recommend and go again, the only downside iis it's a little pricey but the ambiance makes up for that. read more

The Cottage is a yummy place to stop by for lunch while in Encinitas! If it's a sunny day, choose the patio to enjoy your meal. We chose the crab cake melt (great choice!) with fried, and the octopus salad (meh) Worth trying, if you're looking for a lunch spot. read more

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The location was convenient with easy parking. I like that they have outdoor seating, but it was chilly when we went and opted for inside. Only one other couple was there, and the waitress sat us at the smallest table in the place, which wasn't appreciated so we asked for another table. The waitress didn't seem to like the request, but let us move. The food was more expensive than most every other restaurant, but was good quality. I had the Joes Scramble, vegetables and scrambled eggs. It was mostly spinach, so not much flavor, but not terrible. The scone it came with was much harder than it should have been. I would have preferred the option to order toast. My wife had GF pancakes which she said was real good, hard to find good GF dishes. The six dollar coffee ruined it for me. If I ever went back, I'd never order the coffee again. Six bucks sucks! Now that I think about it, I doubt that I would go back, charging that much for coffee made me pretty mad. read more