Came here with the family while on vacation. Very family friendly, and the food was incredible. I had the Avocado Smash (toast) with smoke salmon. The bread was amazing, as was everything else. Everyone loved their food. I also had the Green Devotion drink, which tasted... very healthy. Wouldn't get that again, but not sure if it's possible to make somethign that healthy taste good :) read more

The Cottage La Jolla - breakfast menu - New American Near Me - La Jolla, California

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It had been years since my last visit to The Cottage, but on a gorgeous, impromptu morning, we decided to follow our appetites and return. Weekday brunch worked in our favor parking was just a block away, and there was no wait, a welcome change from the usual crowds. The staff greeted us promptly and seated us on the patio, where the setting felt as charming as I remembered. I'm typically an eggs Benedict loyalist, but this time I was in the mood to explore more of the menu. We ordered the pastrami sandwich and the French dip, both generously stacked and visually promising. Unfortunately, while the portions impressed, the flavors didn't quite deliver. The pastrami felt like it was missing a key note something bright and tangy to balance it. I ended up adding dill pickles at home, which helped, but not enough to make it memorable. The French dip had a similar issue; the au jus leaned more toward a thick sauce rather than the lighter, savory broth you hope to dip into. The side salad was fresh, the fries perfectly crisp both enjoyable but they couldn't quite make up for the lack of depth in the sandwiches themselves. Next time, I'll stick with what they're known for and return to the breakfast classics. I'm not giving up on The Cottage just yet it simply deserves another chance, with a different order. read more

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My Partner Loved the SMOOTHIE and the FRENCH TOAST!!! We went to THE COTTAGE in La Jolla, for Breakfast/Brunch. We had never been there before, had usually we go to HARRY's Coffee Shop. We found it very nice. We found the food to be an upgrade from the other restaurant. We were DISAPPOINTED that they didn't have a DISABILITY RAMP!!! It has such a storied history in La Jolla, that we were surprised by such an OBVIOUS AND GLARING OVERSiGHT!!! SETTING THAT ASIDE, the food and service were great. It all started with the Host out front, who took my name and phone number. When I inquired about our time, he remembered my name. Such a display of TRUE SKILL. We were seated soon thereafter, inside. As stated, there were the stairs. HE the host HELPED!!! We had looked at the menu before entering, to pick what we wanted ahead of time. I chose the Morning Glory Sandwich @ $22.00, with FRENCH FRIES AS A SUBSTITUTION. AND, Diet Coke. As for GONZALO, he chose the Antojito Benedict @ $23.00. AND, the Vita Berry Smoothie @ $12.00. FOR FUN, we shared a HALF ORDER of the Stuffed French Toast @ $11.00. (FYI Normally, sweet things bother my Partner, BUT HE LOVED THE SMOOTHIE AND THE FRENCH TOAST.) I would say thatTHE COTTAGE is a little more expensive than HARRY's COFFEE SHOP. read more

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When visiting my family and I chose this spot due to convenance. Staff were super helpful and nice! Our server was amazing! The food was mid, I think there was no seasoning on the food but the stuffed mascarpone French toast made up for it 100% We subbed the compote for fresh fruit, the kids French toast was huge. Drinks were also good, we enjoyed the different variety. The place itself is so warm and welcoming! read more

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

Great spot in La Jolla. I had the mushrooms and spinach scramble with chicken sausage and my husband had the egg sandwich. The egg sandwich was next level- I wish I ordered that!! read more

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

My new favorite brunch spot in La Jolla! We came here on a Saturday morning and it was so good, definitely a one up on Sugar and Scribe across the street in my opinion if you are going head to head. We waited about 30 minutes to be seated outside. Got their Eggs La Jolla Benedict which was a unique tasting benedict with their balsamic mushrooms and roasted tomatoes on top. The balsamic gave the benedict a unique taste that I can't really describe, almost reminded me of a pizza. The potatoes weren't too crispy but good enough. What made the breakfast special was we all split their stuffed french toast! It was so fluffy and their strawberry compete hit the spot with a sweet touch. I could have finished all three of them but it was too much food, I was stuffed. Will definitely come back! read more

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Very laid back breakfast spot on the corner. Thank goodness for outdoor seating with kids. The lemon ricotta pancakes were highlighted in previous reviews so we had to order it and it didn't disappoint. I would say my brioche French toast was even better than the pancakes. It was also plenty as I couldn't finish it. Prices are consistent with other brunch establishments around and service was attentive. read more

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This restaurant was very very busy. There were already a lot of reviews and while I was in San Diego, I knew I had to try it. The weight staff was very friendly and attentive, even though it was very busy. All food items on the menu looked fantastic. I decided to get the Mexican style salad with prime rib. It was good, but I wish I would've ordered the Milanese chicken sandwich instead like my sister did. That was fire literally 10 out of 10 on the menu. It's listed as employee favorite. My husband got the pork belly Benedict and he loved it as well. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in town read more

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Got seated right away on a Sunday at 10:30am. We sat outside. The coffee was essentially bottomless which is great. I loved my green juice. Lemon ricotta pancakes were so delicious. I hit the classic American and I wish there was more fruit, but the scone made up for everything. read more

The Cottage La Jolla - Classic All American Breakfast and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - New American Near Me - La Jolla, California

We are on a holiday in Southern California and went to this spot for a late lunch and boy was it good. The ambiance was quaint and the service was awesome. Food: - Wagyu Burger and Fries: My 10 year old got this and it was so good he said. He finished it. - Cinamon swirl pancakes: My 16 year old had this and I tried it and it was SOOOO GOOD. I couldn't eat it as I don't like sugary brunch food but it was so tasty and he loved it. - Pastrami: My wife and I shared it and we had it with the garden salad. The balsamic vinaigrette they have is so tasty. I'll go here again. read more

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The cottage has the best jam and soft serve butter I've ever had. everything there is so hie quality. Also I love all of there Benedicts there. the best! The Cottage is my new favorite place to eat. And everyone there is so nice. The owner of the place even gave us a big tub of jam for free!!! They need to sell it! Maddix, 10 years old read more

Friday brunch was great. Had a bit of a wait at 11:20 on a Friday. Ordered the lemon, ricotta, pancake, stuffed French toast, and crab Benedict. Loved all of it. read more

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I love giving restaurants 5 stars when the food is good. I'll give this place 5 stars just for this cinnamon swirl pancake. The most beautifully crafted pancake. No need for syrup, no butter, no problem I'm into it. I prefer my pork belly a little more crispy and seasoned but that's me. Atmosphere was cool has outside seating, we sat inside and even though the servers were in the middle of shift change they were on it. Thank you for the experience. Definite must try!! read more

The Cottage La Jolla - Pork Belly Benedict, Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes - New American Near Me - La Jolla, California

A La Jolla classic! My wife grew up in San Diego and has been coming here for over 30 years! Jason, the owner, is incredibly friendly and goes out his way to make a great dining experience. He's been there for over 20 years and does an amazing job running the restaurant!!! We went on a Monday around noon and it was crowded, but our wait time was 10-15 minutes. Service was incredible. I had the pastrami sandwich and it was 10/10. Toasted but soft marbled rye, a generous amount of meat, coleslaw... my mouth waters just thinking about it! My wife had a vegan hash (she loved it), kids had burgers (they were huge), and my grandmother in law had a Milanese sandwich (massive and great). It's a little tight on space and the interior is dated, but that doesn't detract from the experience. You can also dine outside on the massive front patio. I highly recommend making a visit if you need a casual brunch in the La Jolla area! read more

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The service from the waiters was incredible, the host kept walking away and had a long line waiting to get their names on the list for a table. When the host came back she seated a woman that just arrived and skipped over the long line of people that have been waiting for a seat for over an hour. When we pointed this out to another employee we were seated right away. The food was great. The ambiance is loud. read more

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Came here for Saturday brunch with two friends and had such a good experience! The wait was about 30 minutes, which honestly wasn't bad and gave us some time to just hang out and enjoy the morning. I ordered the Mexican Mocha and the Eggs La Jolla Benedict. The mocha was perfect with the right balance of chocolate and coffee. Not too sweet, just really smooth and comforting. The benedict was exactly the kind of savory breakfast I was craving. It didn't feel heavy at all. The balsamic mushrooms, spinach, roasted tomato, and poached egg all worked together so well, and the potatoes on the side were seasoned really nicely. My friend devoured the Morning Glory Sandwich within minutes and my other friend really enjoyed her Antojito Benedict. Service was friendly, the food came out hot, and the whole atmosphere was really relaxed. I definitely plan on coming back here to try their sweeter brunch dishes! read more

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Charming! The lemon ricotta pancake is the best pancake I've ever had anywhere. The lavender mocha was magic in a cup. My family ordered lunch -- the Milanese chicken sandwich was extremely good. read more

Giving 5 stars alone for the wait time since we were seated in under 10 minutes on a Saturday without needing a reservation like many other popular brunch spots. As soon as we were seated and greeted, we placed our orders and within a few minutes our drinks arrived. My husband did order a refill on his coffee, but he did not receive one until we asked again at the status of it towards the end of our meal. Our server was very kind and offered a refill in a to-go cup which we happily accepted. He really did enjoy his Mexican mochas! I had an iced matcha and honestly was so happy with it. Great matcha! Our food came out pretty quickly as well and i absolutely loved my avocado smash on rosemary bread. I had the cucumber, olive, onion, tomato, feta, and oregano version and I did add a fried egg on top. Everything was fresh and the flavors just melded together wonderfully. I could really tell the tomatoes and avocado were fresh. The rosemary bread was a great addition of flavor to the bunch. My husband enjoyed his Southern CA Omelette too. I was lucky to try any. I think the best part was the amount of fresh guac in the omelette. Overall we had a delicious meal, with attentive and kind service. We were sat outside and their umbrellas provided the perfect amount of shade. With the ocean breeze, it's pleasant to sit on the patio! read more

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From the front to the back, service was great. There can be a bit of a hassle with parking, but overall not too bad. We were here for brunch on a Monday, and it was busy. The wait was about 20-30 minutes. The setup is nice, you can choose to dine indoors or outdoors. The outdoor seating is nicely shaded, so you can dine comfortably. The food is presented nicely. My husband got the tuna melt, it was pretty tasteless. I liked their Bloody Mary, great flavor. read more

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Cute place close to our hotel in La Jolla, great food and service. Homemade scone was amazing! read more

The Cottage La Jolla - Joes special - New American Near Me - La Jolla, California

Really nice brunch spot without the lines of a lot of nearby places. The food was great and you just can't beat the weather of La Jolla, so being outside was very nice. Some options are better than others, but overall the food and drinks ranged from good to outstanding. read more

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Awesome brunch place in La Jolla village. We heard rave reviews while looking up brunch places for our weekend getaway to San Diego. We were concerned that there was no reservation system. Luckily, we made it around 11 AM on Friday and were seated within a few minutes. The service was impeccable, truly. Gave us helpful suggestions among the various Benedicts and Omelettes. I loved the Mexican Mocha and Stuffed French Toast (3 French toasts stuffed with strawberries and custard) that we shared. For main entree, I went for the Crab and Proscuitto Benedict. The combination was enjoyable, top quality. The outdoor seating vibe was similar to other Pacific coastal downtown such as Carmel. read more

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One of my favorite places so when it came to my birthday it was my choice for brunch. At 12:50 on a Sunday it was waiting room only. Yuma (hope I have her name right) was an excellent snd engaging hostess. She took great care of my folks and provided tremendous respect. Both mom and dad and was thrilled that not only did everyone find something but everyone enjoyed their order. That's a rarity. Dad devoured half his pastrami sandwich and we had to fight him for a fair share on the cinnamon roll. Mom really took her time and enjoyed her omelet. I had the special which was ok. The best way to top off the meal was the lemon cheese cake - OMG!! Even mom stopped water her omelet to get her fair share! The only thing that was slightly off was the usually very attentive service. Otherwise, well done! Thank you to everyone who made it a special visit. read more

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On vacation, my daughter insisted on trying this place because it is "The Cottage" and that relates to a TV show that she's obsessed with at the moment. The food and service were excellent. I don't normally order apple juice, but when I saw it I had to try one. It was delicious, essentially apple cider. My daughter ordered the watermelon juice, which looked lovely but didn't have much flavor. I got the lemon ricotta pancakes. They were delicious. I know this place must serve a lot of fussy and demanding people, because when the waiter brought my pancakes, a small amount of syrup had spilled from the little pitcher onto the plate, and he asked me if I wanted to have it replaced. Wow, it would never have occurred to me that people would be bothered by this at all! Of course I didn't send it back. That being said, I tasted the pancakes with the syrup and decided to not use any more syrup, they were flavorful and soft and just didn't need it at all! The butter or whatever magic substance in the dish was enough. Yum! We were all happy with the food. My daughter was thrilled to see a Tuna Melt on the menu, since apparently that is also featured on this show she watches. She was happy with it, though she had never had one before. She was somewhat disappointed to find out later that this was not a "Canadian style" tuna melt which apparently is open-faced. But as we were in California it shouldn't be surprising to have something not Canadian. It's not like we were watching hockey or doing...ummm...any of the other things in that show. read more

The Cottage La Jolla - I/2 the brunch menu - New American Near Me - La Jolla, California

The Cottage is a verrrry popular brunch place here in San Diego. Be prepared to wait at least 2 hours if you come at prime time. Seating is limited indoors but there seems to be a good amount of outdoor seating. They serve the typical brunch menu, but food here is fresh, generous, and quick. We ordered everything from pancakes, potatoes and hash, and even cinnamon rolls. The best dish however was the potatoes and hash because it came with eggs, bell peppers, roast beef, and potatoes. It was seasoned well and I actually enjoyed a brunch dish without hot sauce! Highly recommend. Overall, if you have time I highly recommend The Cottage. Don't come if you're hangry because you will definitely regret it and probably annoy everyone around you. read more

Over the years this place has not lost its charm, and has maintained the great quality of the dishes it offers. They were open for dinner for a while, but I guess that didnt work out(?). My favorite menu items are: - brioche french toast ($18.50) - avocado smash ($17+ (depending on toppings)) - braised beef hash ($20) - mexicali benedict ($19.75) (can you tell im a breakfast girlie? ) Either way, service is great - the owner is very friendly, and the staff is quick to offer their services if needed. The patio is very cute and a close walk to the shore :) PS not sure what i was saying in my previous review "My family and I have been going here for years, and it never fails to disappoint" LOL. pretty sure i meant "never fails to NOT disappoint". I've never had a bad experience. If you're a local, or if youre a tourist, check out The Cottage!! and make sure you come HUNGRY! read more

Food was good, and service was good in terms of attentiveness of the server, but food took forever and we only ordered three simple items. I think that may be a kitchen problem. We ordered sparkling wine and it was neither cold or bubbly; we sent this back with no issues. No reservations but seating was fast, even on a Saturday at 1pm. They have tables indoors and outdoors. Overall, worth a visit if you're in the neighborhood, but I would not make a special trip, and skip the drinks. read more

The Cottage La Jolla - Quinoa bowl w/shrimp, fries and forgot the last dish but it was like pita and greek yogurt (all very good) - New American Near Me - La Jolla, California

Had breakfast here on Memorial Day-- a beautiful lunch spot in La Jolla! I got the Southern California omelette and it slapped! A omelette stuffed with bacon and cheese and topped with sour cream! It also came with potatoes and a sweet biscuit. Unfortunately I was way too full to eat the biscuit but it looked so good! The omelette was a 10/10! Cooked perfectly.. so cheesy and good! We did have almost an hour wait but it was fine because they text you when your table is ready! The service was good and the menu was really big! If you're looking for a breakfast spot in La Jolla check this place out! read more

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I always have my mind set on the Benedict's. If you are an addict like me then this is your next spot. I go here frequently with my friends & family. Of course the deck scene is amazing. But the interior is killer too. Coloring for the kids & the staff are always very nice. Always beautiful people. So, if you are a natural beauty, then you will fit right in. read more

We were seated immediately on the patio on a Monday morning on our way to La Jolla tide pools. The ambiance of the location inside and out is really cute, but I could not get over the fact that the outside smelled like urine. It really threw me and I turned to a hand sanitizer to try and mask the smell. By the time my food came out I was either nose blind or the smell of food distracted my brain enough. Even though I'm a stickler for first impressions, the food at The Cottage definitely makes up for any lacking they might have elsewhere. I ordered the crab and prosciutto benedict and ate every last bite. Their menu has some other eggs benedict that I am sure would be just as good. The hollandaise is extremely well done, and doesn't drown out the rest of the plate. The crab and prosciutto together was like a breakfast surf and turf, an idea that I wouldn't think would translate outside of the traditional notion. Somehow, it works beautifully. read more

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

The food was really yummy and the service was super nice!! Also it was such a cute restaurant we will be coming back : read more

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

After our race, we came and devoured the best pancakes and brunch foods everrrrr!! It's so cute and the staff is wonderful! Don't miss this cute La Jolla restaurant :) read more

Food: Pork Belly Benedict (6.5/10) - A little bland, probably because of the spinach. The egg was also kind of bland but cooked really well. Popping the yolk was satisfying. The potatoes were okay and come with ketchup or hot sauce. Their hot sauce isn't very spicy and tastes a bit like BBQ if that's something you like! It's overall a decent dish. Stuffed French Toast (8/10) - Flavorful and served in a huge portion. It wasn't overly sweet, and the combo of syrup and butter gave it a nice balance between sweet and savory. A pretty solid dish. Service: The staff was relatively nice and helpful. Ambiance: A decently busy spot. Most people sit outdoors under umbrellas, while the indoor area is smaller but cozy. read more

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Best Breakfast in La Jolla! Awesome Staff and EVERYTHING on the menu is ! Don't waist your time anywhere else! They are great people!

They have YUMMY gluten free french toast, main reason why I go there. Pretty fast service honestly even when it was busy. Very cute restaurant in La Jolla, great for brunch dates. read more

Stopped by for breakfast on a Saturday morning. Started with a Mexican Mocha. Fantastic. Decided to split a cinnamon roll with the wife. Highly recommend that experience. I ordered a Spanish Omelet which was great. Wife had Braised Beef Hash. Great dish with fun sauces. Did I mention how good the scones were? Service was great as well. Everyone was friendly and quick. Cottage is a great way to describe the ambiance. Highly recommended! read more

The Cottage La Jolla - Could not wait for a photo to start. - New American Near Me - La Jolla, California

You must visit this place! It has a great breakfast and lunch menu. Many choices to choose from. Out breakfast was delicious, nice and fresh. The marmalade is home made and they have a salsa home made as well! So glad I chose this place will definitely come back! Staff was nice and friendly too! read more

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Service wasn't that great compare to other restaurants we visited in San Diego. We actually tried visiting the day before and there was no hostess and took 10 plus minutes to even get my name on the paper. The waitress looked annoyed just taking down the info. We came back next day and was seated right away. Second day they had a hostess and she was nice. We ordered the mocha which was delicious. The La Jolla egg Benedict was ok but nothing special. The stuff French toast was lacking. I understand the chef was going for orange zest but when you find orange peel in your toast with strawberries, that's kinda gross. We will not be back. read more

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Not what I expected from the amount of customers willing to wait 45 minutes for a table! Great customer service but the food was mediocre at best, Nothing special lacked flavor and composition. Requested crisp potatoes and that equated to burn and blackened potatoes. Very disappointing and dissatisfied with the meal. Atmosphere was noisy, and uncomfortable seats. Only the coffee was great. read more

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I came here on a weekly day thus it wasn't too busy when we arrived. We got seated right away (it got busy later on). We sat on the patio. There were seats inside. It's a casual place. We had mimosa. It had more oj taste, could use a bit more champagne. There are many sweet and savory items to choose from. I couldn't decide between crab cake or pork belly Benedict so the waiter was able to do half and half for me. The crab cake and prosciutto Benedict was a bit salty for my taste. The pork belly was really good. I also liked cottage potato. They were well seasoned. We also ordered an antojito Benedict. It's also very flavorful. The service was good. The waiter came by to check on us a few times. The price was on the higher end but it's expected for the area. Overall, it's a nice place for brunch. read more

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