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    4.2 (1.1k reviews)
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    Iliana M.

    First visit and loved everything about this place! Location is so good, indoor/outdoor seating, cute ambiance, and delicious food. The cesar salad is a must!!! The double double was also so good! Server was very friendly and attentive to us. He found out it was my birthday and brought me a little dessert too!

    Blueberry smoothie
    Nan Y.

    One of the most beautiful restaurants I have ever been to! Love the open air theme. It is dog friendly and has the cutest dog menu. Love the blueberry smoothie- delicious and refreshing

    Hao W.

    The ambiance at Waverly is unmatched. It's very laid back and makes me feel like I'm on vacation. We have always done walk in and usually get seated even though we do not have a reservation. Come early though (before 11AM)! For brunch I ended up ordering the grilled ham and cheese sandwich. It has a sunny side eye on top along with prosciutto and creamy Gruyère cheese sauce. Looks like an art piece! Super yummy and decently priced. Service is tentative and waitress was super friendly and enjoyed our conversation. We will have to come back for their lunch hours as a few items caught my eye.

    Arev M.

    Very Beautiful and relaxing place First time visiting from LA and I would definitely consider coming back every time I visit La Jolla. The service is quick and fast. They are absolutely professional, not like the type of servers who come to your table with weird body language and very high tones." BTW this is something I always pay attention to" The food was delicious! I got the avocado toast with sunny side up and my husband got the turkish poached eggs and he also loved it. The beverages were fantastic as well. My matcha Latte was very warm and lovely. The red drink is on the healthy shot list, sorry I can't recall the name at this moment but it was very refreshing. Thank you again and hope to see you all soon again!

    Lamb shawarma wrap and potatoes
    Jonathan S.

    Waverly in Cardiff is a great brunch spot with a lively vibe and beautiful interior decor. The menu is nicely curated, offering everything from savory options like the Sonoma lamb shawarma wrap and sausage egg sandwiches to fun dishes like funfetti pancakes and crème brûlée French toast. Visited on Easter Sunday and was pleasantly surprised to be seated right away. The live DJ spinning vinyl added a fun touch--starting with upbeat tunes and later switching to soulful oldies, which felt a bit unexpected but still enjoyable. Located in a shopping plaza with plenty of parking, next to an açaí spot and a pizza place. Ordered the lamb shawarma wrap and an Aplós Ume Spritz--the drink was refreshing, and while the wrap was a good size, it leaned a bit bland. The crispy potatoes on the side were a highlight. Food took about 20 minutes but came out well-prepared overall.

    Right: Dark Horse, Back: The Waverly
    Ashley C.

    Had a great brunch experience here! The food here is great and the vibe is even better. Love the laidback feel and was very surprised that they had a DJ playing live. SHAKSHOUKA * 18 This was super yummy. They use San Marzano tomatoes, which are the best tomatoes for any type of tomato sauces (not to mention marinara). The poached egg on top was also cooked perfectly, and the sourdough bread was the right balance of crispy and chewy. CREME BRULEE FRENCH TOAST * 16 This was better than I expected. Not sure what I was imagining for a creme brulee french toast, but they really captured the creme brulee flavor and texture. The french toast did't come with syrup, so if you're big on that, this might not be one for you. The sweetness was perfect in my opinion, and the fruits were very fresh. BREAKFAST RICE BOWL * 18 My friend got this one, so I can't quite speak for him, but he seemed to really enjoy it. The scrambled eggs looked fluffy and the greens looked fresh. Great macro options if you're looking to not crash after brunch. DARK HORSE * 19 This was a great drink! Well mixed and the flavors were good, I'm not surprised that it's a staple on the drinks menu (they have seasonal cocktails). My friend who comes here often recommended it and I agree with him. I would definitely get this again. THE WAVERLY * 19 If you're a gin fan, this is a great option. Another staple on their cocktail menu. Gin isn't my go-to, but I decided to give this a try, seeing that it was at the top of the menu. I'm glad I did because it was good. The service was great here, even though it's quite busy on weekends. I think it would be best to make a reservation and arrive early since parking can be an issue. The decor inside is very nice and the booth seats are super comfy. Not sure if the DJ is always there, but it can be a bit loud if you are looking for some place quiet for conversation, but if you aren't it's a really great vibe.

    Karina D.

    Waverly has a nice vibe and we were seated quickly, which was a good start. Service was mixed: the staff were polite enough, but we had to ask four different people for a highchair before one finally appeared. The restaurant wasn't particularly busy, yet it took nearly an hour from ordering to getting our food - a long wait for what arrived. Portions are tiny and the prices are on the high side, so value felt off. My burger was just average - nothing special, though my husband enjoyed his dish more. It's OK if you're not in a rush and don't mind paying premium for modest plates, but it didn't wow us.

    baja rice bowl (middle), farm benedict (left), turkish poached eggs (right)
    Amanda N.

    Very cute brunch spot. I loved the decor and the ambiance. They even had a live DJ! There were plenty of food options, including classic brunch items, rice bowls, and unique food dishes as well. It was very packed in the restaurant, so unfortunately service was a bit slow and it was hard to flag somebody down for water refills as the glass was very small. I tried the baja rice bowls. I liked how healthy it tasted, but it was lacking in flavor as there was barely any sauce. Wish I got one of the sandwiches or burgers as those looked tasty. Definitely seems like a cute brunch spot to drink at and hang with the girls.

    Croutons
    Erin Y.

    Cute place in Cardiff with friendly staff, but food is a bit overpriced in my opinion. The croutons are $5 a piece! I got the egg salad sandwich, and I got what was pictured. Maybe don't advertise it as a sandwich when it's just eggs on toast? Or at least put on the menu that it's open faced

    Kevin T.

    TL;DR: drinks are good but the egg sando is best! I usually come for the drinks and the ambiance. This time was no different - the drinks were all well-balanced and tasty However, this time was a little hungrier than normal so I also ordered the egg sandwich and wow! I'll be getting this every time I come back! Large 1/4-cut jammy eggs on top of crunchy toast. I understand the price is probably not exactly great but for the amount of flavor packed into each bite, totally worth it! Service was great as per usual and of course love the ambiance! Cheers to the egg sando, Waverly!

    Teresa F.

    Just stopped in for a relaxing Sunday night meal on Super Bowl Sunday and it was pleasantly spacious and relaxed with some old-school R&B playing while the sun was setting. That alone is worth a review. But then we dive into the trout ceviche with shrimp chips that are fantastic, and all the flavors are lined up and perfect. After that, I'll do a Beef Rioja before either the butterscotch pudding or the sticky toffee date cake. I love this place!

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    Tiffanie T.

    Great spot to come and enjoy! My pup and I came here for our last lunch in Encinitas and it was PERFECT! I had no idea that they had a pup menu so that worked out perfectly! The vibe outside is like an up-leveled chill spot. The weather was perfect and there was lots going on to watch. Not too many flys around which was a plus as well. The staff were super friendly and attentive to what my pup and I both needed. Of course I ordered the surf and turf for my lil Lilikoi and she LOVED IT. It was a half beef patty and a filet of salmon and they both were generous sizes. I ordered the spa day mocktail which was delicious and the filet o fish which I truly enjoyed as well. This was the perfect last meal before driving home. I 100% recommend this spot and will be coming back when I visit again!

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    Kara P.

    Great service, great atmosphere, and beyond wonderful food. I overhead a conversation about this place and had to give it a try lol... Definitely coming back!

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    Fabulous as always with my favorite waiter Ramon! He makes our experience memorable every time.

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    Ask the Community - Waverly

    Is there still a live DJ on Sundays?

    Yes! Vinyl Sundays! From 11am - 2pm every Sunday.

    Is there parking?

    Yes, there is a parking lot out front.

    Can you see the ocean/watch the sunset from the restaurant?

    It'd be a good sunset view, but no direct ocean view.

    What days/times do you have a dj or live music?

    Hi Renee, we offer live Jazz music every other Wednesday. Our next Jazz night is tomorrow May 11th. As for DJs they play every Thursday-Saturday at 8pm and during Sunday brunch starting at 12pm.

    What time is happy hour?

    Hi Robin, our HH occurs daily from 3-5pm!

    Do they accept walk ins for a party of 6 brunch time?

    Hi Marissa! On Saturday and Sunday brunch it is difficult to take large party walk-ins, however, on weekdays we can usually make it work! It wouldn't hurt to call ahead and speak with a host.

    Do you accept Reservations?

    Hi Danny, yes reservations can be made at thewaverly.com/reservations

    Do you offer a corkage fee if I brought a bottle of champagne for my party?

    Hi Jenene, yes we charge a $25 corkage fee.

    Can you make pancakes or french toast gluten free?

    Hi Carissa, unfortunately they can not be made gluten free.

    Does your staff (servers and cooks/chefs) wear masks?

    Not today, none of the staff wore masks

    How do you make a reservation for 6? Online you can only book for 4 people.

    Email us at Reservations@thewaverly.com

    Are we able to make reservations over the phone or online through Yelp?

    You can make them online through their website

    Do you have gluten free options?

    Hi Jessica - We do indeed! For AM: Our smoothie, chia seed pudding, breakfast rice bowl, kale… Read more

    Can i bring my dog to the restaurant?

    Yes, we have an outside patio for your pup!

    Any vegan options?

    Hi Izzy, we have our Blue Machine Smoothie, Mango Chia Pudding, Kale Salad (w/o cheese), and Shishito Peppers!

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    Here is my honest review. First of all the place is adorable. The decorations and the ambience is…read moregreat. The staff is friendly however they are extremely unprofessional during our entire meal. They were talking amongst each other so much that it was disturbing our conversations at our own dinner table. It also distracted the server from attending to us. There was a 45 minute wait between two tiny meals. We both left hungry. The short ribs were good, but the portion size is so small that it wasn't even enough serving for one person let alone too. The chicken was OK way over fried. Also, I think it's very cheesy to not have filtered water and expect your patrons to order a huge bottle of sparkling or Stillwater water to up the charge of the bill instead of just filtering water and offering that as an option. We really wanted to like this place and wanted to make it a regular spot for us but unfortunately to charge that much and the portions being so small, small and tiny. We both left feeling disappointed and hungry. Also, really taking a back about how Social the staff was amongst each other and that was more important than people eating there. If these things are changed, we will give it another chance. The salad was rather bitter, but on the menu, it didn't describe the breadcrumbs which I would've preferred not to have eaten. We asked a couple of questions to the server and they didn't even know what was on the food and had to ask the Sheff, which is unusual since the menu is so small, not a lot to memorize.

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    We were watching a band in the area while visiting Solano Beach and after the show got hungry. My…read morebf found this place nearby and the menu seemed promising so we gave it a try and I'm so glad we did. We got there kinda towards the end of the night but not too late. We sat at the bar and had a fantastic time chatting with Nick. He was so friendly and also a fantastic bartender. Gave us lots of recs for San Diego while we were in town. The espresso martinis he made were delicious as well. I think the restaurant is new and is so cute and clean (side note, the wallpaper in the bathroom is so fun I loved it!!!) To eat we ordered the Mezze platter, the crispy Spanish octopus, the snapper ceviche, and the empanadas. We really enjoyed it all. I think we both agreed the octopus was our favorite. If you know me or my reviews, we get octopus every restaurant we go to where it's on the menu. This was the first time we got the more than just the tentacles. I think it was the head as well? It was delicious and so different and tasted great. The dish was really crispy, and the sauce it came with was perfectly paired. My bf didn't like the ceviche as much as I did but I really enjoyed it. It was acidic/limey. I enjoyed it but he said it was okay/ too sour... to each their own! All in all, really enjoyed this restaurant. Would love to come back here, unfortunately we are back in FL, but if we come back to the area we will be back!

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