Waverly is a new spot in North County San Diego with such beautiful interiors and a relaxed vibe. We went for brunch and our favorite was the avocado toast topped with their amazing fresh burrata cheese. We also had the creme brûlée French toast, bacon, and breakfast sandwich. But man they're putting something extra special in that avo toast...it's a major win in our books. We can't wait to go back for their lunch or dinner menu and try their Bao buns. I highly recommend getting a reservation because they are pretty popular and quite busy! read more

Waverly - Creme brûlée French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cardiff, California

Went here with my family we all had different dishes, my daughter had the steak plate, my mom had the egg rice bowl. Omg everything was delicious! Def coming back, tulum vibes for sure! read more

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Great food, service and fun place to gather with friends! Everything we tried for brunch was fantastic!

We went here for my birthday dinner. I love the décor, I felt like I was in a restaurant oceanside in Mediterranean Europe somewhere. It is on the smaller size, but they do have indoor and outdoor seating, and there is a bar in the middle of the restaurant. The food was amazing. I had the seabass, and it was delicious, and the sauce made it!! My friends had lamb, pork belly bao, the shrimp with noodles. It was all really tasty. And since it was my birthday and there was 7 of us, we get one of each dessert. OMG the butterscotch pudding was awesome, but so was chocolate cake, and strawberry fields. The one drawback which put a damper on the evening was the Main Hostess I believe, came to us and told us we had to leave our table in 15 minutes because another group was coming. We had not even been there a quite 2 hours, which we mention, and she started arguing with us telling us that their website when you book a reservation says it is a 2 hr limit. I explained we made the reservation over the phone and no one mentioned a time limit. We had not even finished dinner yet and we were ordering dessert. She was very rude to my guests, and a couple said they would not come back because of her. We tried to move to the bar area at a table there, and then told that was reserved, so we moved to the actual bar and then told that was reserved as well. So we just left. read more

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I've just added the Waverly to my list of cool places that I will recommend and return to. We didn't have a reservation and on a Saturday night that probably wasn't wise BUT the hostess accommodated us, allowing us entrance due to a cancellation. She was amazing as she could have understandably turned us away because the restaurant was quite busy. BUT she checked with her manager and promptly seated us without making us feel like an inconvenience. Our server Daniel was AMAZING and extremely knowledgeable, patient and kind giving us tips on our order that elevated our dining experience to another level! THEN there was the FOOD! Wowzers! From presentation to the taste, each item made a statement that said sophisticated without being stuffy. SO, then there were the drinks! Fantastic! We are already planning our next visit to the WAVERLY! I can't wait I am recommending that my friends and family consider this amazing place for their next evening out! read more

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This place has good drinks, and food was tasty but in my honest opinion it is all very overpriced and the portions are extremely small. The ceasar was larger in size where you could share but still too pricey. I would not go back here for that reason for dinner. Possibly just a drink at the bar. read more

I live in Mission Valley and drive to this restaurant at least once a week. I love it so much! The Design, the food and the Team. Best Caesar salad you will ever have! Allllllll the dishes are delish. I can't pick a favorite. Thank you to Jenny, Alyson and Max. Always good to see everyone. read more

This place is spectacular! Your transported to an airy utopia as soon as you step in. The design details as certainly something to be wowed by! The food was immaculate and fresh all the way around! The menu has something for everyone. Our server was very knowledgeable and knew exactly what to recommend per each persons tastes. I will be back to the great service, epic dishes and photo worthy atmosphere! read more

Waverly - The lychee drink is ultra refreshing! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cardiff, California

I cannot get over how fun Waverly is and how delicious the food is. I've been here twice for brunch but may need to check out the dinner menu! I say the pickled potatoes are a must. The cocktails are fun and inventive and for someone that isn't really a breakfast person I love coming here. There are quite a few vegetarian options. Great for small groups and special occasions as some of the portions are small for the price but I feel you are not only paying for the ambiance but the high quality ingredients. Be sure to make a reservation as I've never seen this place NOT busy. read more

Waverly is a great date night out and a amazing time out with girl friends! Max took great care of us. The atmosphere was fun and the food was great. Wonderful service, I will be back read more

We have been here a few times. For the most part food is good and the decor is beautiful. I really do enjoy the ambiance. The food is overpriced, for example $16 for two slices of sourdough with some ricotta. Or a $60 steak that has a lot of fat and gristle, tastes good, but also took 45 minutes to prepare. I get inflation and I'm not opposed to spending money on food, but try to be somewhat reasonable. Service was good from the support staff, our waitress was below average. For example, I asked for a glass of Cabernet to pair with the steak. A Pinot was brought out, when it was pointed that it was the wrong wine she acknowledged her mistake and never corrected it. Also, it was a birthday and nothing was done. Again, food was good, ambiance is great, service was overall OK, but if you are expecting a great experience, this does not deliver. read more

The beautiful decor at Waverly were what first motivated me to visit but after experiencing the food and service I will now be bringing every one I know here. The Caesar salad is absolutely delicious and, surprisingly, filling. At an additional cost, you can add chicken or shrimp. The star of the dish is the crouton as it should be because bread is beautiful and an absolute staple. Their croutons are these giant deep-fried cubes with gooey cheese. Absolutely delicious. Fries are a great side to share with the table. If you're looking for a refreshing non-alcoholic drink, I recommend the iced rosemary matcha. Service is great. I appreciated being able to really enjoy my time and meal without feeling rushed. The parking lot in the shopping center is cramped and, on a busy weekend, you can be driving multiple rounds looking for a spot. Also, make a reservation at Waverly as they get pretty busy. read more

Delicious cocktails and spectacular food! I would recommend bodega boy drink, it goes down so easy with a smoky mezcal flavor. The duck meatballs were good, the scallops were very well prepared, and the agnolotti were phenomenal (I took a second order to go). The butterscotch pudding was the perfect ending to the meal, the salt topping set off the creamy butterscotch. read more

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Waverly is a super cute brunch spot in Cardiff! I loved the interior and vibe overall. They had a DJ playing music this Sunday for brunch, which added to the overall vibe. The cocktails were also really good as well. We had Aperol Spirtz and the Blueberry Spirtz along with the Dark Horse, all I would recommend. The food is okay. I'd say go here for drinks, ambience, and apps! It's a super cute spot regardless right next to the beach and definitely should be checked out! read more

Wow! Excelente, quiero ser vecina para venir a cada rato!. Es genial todo aquí, la atención, la comida, el lugar es hermoso, la música fantástica! No puedo esperar para regresar! Sólo una sugerencia para el espresso, necesitan servirlo más caliente! Pero todo es magnífico! read more

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When it comes to being cute? Waverly is THAT girl. Food and drinks have NEVER disappointed. The decor and architecture of the restaurant is outstanding -- perfectly placed next to a beach city so you can feel the ocean breeze. paired with their dishes, this place is one of my favorite go-to's in San Diego county! read more

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Been here several times. Have enjoyed our experience during previous visits. We love their sister spot, KEX (Kettner Exchange) in little Italy. We came for brunch on Saturday during Memorial Day weekend and to celebrate our friends birthday. Ordered shakshuka, salmon scramble and double double. And 2 rounds of cocktails. Double double (Burger) was good but was not served hot! We asked for medium but it was cooked more on the well side. Fries were cold. We got replacement fries as we requested. Shakshuka was also not good. Probably one of the worst we had... so sad! Barely any sauce. Just a thin layer served with a big piece of bread! The toast was really nice and toasted. Portion have shrunk quite a bit since last time we were here. And so did quality. Same goes for salmon scramble. Small portion. Overall, Food was average at best. We were v. dissatisfied as this has been one of our favorite spots in north county. Service was good. Ambiemce good as usual. Love the decor. Disappointed with todays experience. read more

I wouldn't mind going back for the great atmosphere and the drinks, but the food didn't grab me. We sat on the patio; I was facing towards the interior while my friend was facing towards the parking lot and beach. The interior reminded me of a cross between a resort in the Bahamas and Malarkey's Burlap (now shuttered), and I enjoyed having that view. They were busy and it had a good vibe without being overly crowded. Although six draft beers is a small selection, I was quite happy with the Boss Pour IPA at $9. The food is where I was disappointed. The Hamachi Ceviche did not taste like any "ceviche" I ever had before, and at $21 it was quite small (with 4 teeny round chips about the diameter of U.S. quarter). It tasted pretty good, but it did not taste like any of the ceviches I have ever had before, and I've tried plenty. I think there were around 6 bites in the ceviche (3 per person as we shared it). For my main I got the Duck Meatball @ $16. Unlike the ceviche, the duck meatball was plenty filling. But, the taste was completely lacking. It was completely blah... There was no peppery spices or anything. And the polenta came with it was definitely lacking in quantity and flavor. I might come back for a beer, but I doubt I'll be back for a meal. read more

Really beautiful little spot in Encinitas, loved the design inside the restaurant. The matcha was delicious, along with the two breakfast/brunch foods we got. Excellent food and service. read more

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Delicious brunch, beautiful ambiance and the most delicious Bloody Mary I have ever had!

Absolutely amazing food, we did tapas style and ordered a bunch of small plates, ALL were EXCELLENT: carrots, kale salad, ceviche hamachi, duck meatball, and Barratta donuts. Very trendy LA on Melrose vibe, the cocktails were great too and we enjoyed the draft Sauv Blanc. We will def be back here many times to come! Management --- on a Saturday night you did not have near enough servers working, our server couldn't keep up! read more

Waverly - Draft Sauv Blanc for $10 - excellent. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cardiff, California

My number one place for amazing food and atmosphere in Encinitas. Eclectic interior design, thoughtful servers, incredible food! Salmon bawl is currently my favorite dish there read more

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10/10 would recommend this place if you're looking for a VERY cute picturesque brunch place. It was honestly love at first sight when I saw the little yellow parasols out in the front. Stepping inside, I could not stop staring that this was the vibe of my dream home! Made a reservation online and they were able to accommodate my last minute change to a party of 3 instead of 2 easily. I will say they weren't the best at picking up their phone as I had to call four different times until I finally reached them. The BEST dish (I ordered this twice because it was that good) was the hamachi ceviche. It was so flavorful and such a good twist on your regular ceviche! I also really enjoyed the eggplant dip as well, although I personally prefer my toast not so crisp. Creme brûlée French toast - 3/5; I like my French toast really sweet and oozing with syrup. I did like the textured top layer but it was a little plain overall and somewhat drier. Overall would definitely come back here and bring my girls because it was just too beautiful! read more

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Cute and Instagrammable. The restaurant is located in a plaza next to a bank and market. Sadly I must say the food is a major fail. Yelp did mislead me on this one. Maybe come for the drinks and try apps during HH. Prices are on the expensive side for what you get. I added another star because on Sunday during brunch they have live music which always creates a different dining experience, too bad the food was basic. read more

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Came here for a dog adoption event (I was promoting my foster dog) and took a break to grab some food here. We found seating right away at the bar even on a busy Saturday at 1pm. The bartenders were attention and greeted us promptly. I ordered the chicken Caesar salad and my friend got the pork belly. My salad itself was delicious but the chicken was very subpar - tasted like something that was cooked, frozen, then reheated. I only took a bite of the chicken. The pork belly was delicious but my friend thought the portion size was small. Very cute/trendy ambience is a little strip mall. I'd go back but definitely won't order anything with chicken in it. read more

Waverly - Chicken Caesar salad w/ croutons on the side and pork belly bowl. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cardiff, California

EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING I ordered the Salmon, and my husband had the pork chop. I was shocked by the size of the salmon entree. The picture illustrates the salmon which, was smaller than the parameter of a radish. This truly was less than a 3 oz portion. I waited to see if our server bothered to ask how we were enjoying our meal ( that didn't happen). The pork chop was a normal serving size and very tasty. The price for the pork chop and the salmon were about the same, making it even more disappointing. read more

Waverly - Salmon entree VERY DISAPPOINTED - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cardiff, California

came here for my friend's bridesmaid proposal brunch, our server michael was the BEST! he had gave great food and drink suggestions and sent over the illusionist Nick who was AMAZING we were gagged at all of his tricks. such fun a day they both made it super memorable :) read more

what a great restaurant with exceptional service! Miles was very friendly, attentive and truly made our dining experience. He had a warm attitude and provided us with great recommendations. I would highly recommend to a friend and will be coming back! :) read more

What a special treat to have in Cardiff! Great spot for a date night. It's a beautiful venue, lots of heaters if you're sitting outside. We loved our cocktails and entrees. Our favorite dishes were the burrata donuts and the duck meatball with grits. Can't wait to dine here again! read more

We were here for a friends birthday and had an amazing time. Food was delicious, we had crème brûlée French toast, ceviche, confetti cake pancakes and sausage egg sandwich. Really impressed by all the food. The iced rosemary matcha drink was our favorite. Highly recommend it. Our server Max was top notch, very fun and kind. He had very good food recommendations. Will definitely go again soon. read more

Waverly - Iced rosemary matcha and red moon cocktail - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cardiff, California

Stopped by here after hearing about their creme brulee French toast and the soft shelled crab eggs benedict from AJ & Sara's new podcast ("All In San Diego") interview with SD Foodies. Such a pretty restaurant with lots of open space, a cool breeze right next to the ocean, and a lovely staff. Food ended up being very delicious, and just the right portion (for my order). Price-wise it was a bit on the high end for me, but worth a try. Menu is pretty simple which makes it easy to order, but I'm not sure if I'd like to try another item. Thanks for the amazing service though! read more

Waverly - Soft shelled crab eggs benedict. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cardiff, California

My friend recommend to go here when we were in town because she mentioned that she knew the owner. The ambience is really cute, the furniture is all very trendy and bohemian looking. It's definitely a location that is Instagram worthy of photos. The style was super unique. However, I was a little confused by the menu. There were entrées all grouped together in the same section, but they were all randomly different entrées. I would like to see some options that were more relatable, versus 15 completely random and different things. I couldn't find anything on the menu I'd like, so I ordered nothing. My husband got the eggs Benedict but it was on a croissant with bacon. He didn't mind the bacon spin but the croissant just didn't seem to go. We've had unique eggs Benedict's with potato cakes or thick cut tomatoes as a better base if trying to do something out of the norm of English muffins. It just seemed more like a open faced breakfast sandwich with a poached egg. So maybe renaming it on the menu would be a better idea. read more

Max was the star of the show by a long shot. Waverly has been one of our favorite restaurants for a few years now. The Waverly used to be a restaurant with elevated service, a welcoming atmosphere and high quality dishes with bold and decadent flavors. Tonight did not hit any of those marks. My fiancée and I booked a reservation expecting to celebrate our anniversary with the comfortable elevated dining experience we have had at Waverly many times before. Upon arriving, and realizing the ambience and seating arrangements were not up to our expectation, we began to leave for another restaurant. The manager followed us and convinced us to say, by having us start at the bar and later move to a table. (We really appreciated this.) that is where the detractors began. We started with the ceviche, which was noticeably skimpy, little fish, all avocado. The acidic sauce was so offensively sour, it irritated my mouth like eating too much pineapple often does. Far beyond the normal lime juice in ceviche. The dish itself was sour, bland, and had no flavor other than an unpalatable amount of black pepper. My fiancée ordered the pickled potatoes which we have had many times before. Today, they were sour enough to be inedible. They tasted like nothing other than plain white vinegar to a concentration even the crème fraiche couldn't save. Moving on to our mains, the beef rioja, while great in flavor, was a laughably tiny portion. I would have much preferred to pay $40-$45 and have a dinner sized portion of short rib. Overall, the dishes felt skimpy. Theres no other way to phrase it. My fiancées cavatelli had only a whisper of the sausage the description leads with and according to her was the same as having auntie Anne's Mac and cheese. We were so beyond disappointed that a restaurant we knew and loved had let us down in so many ways. The saving grace was our server, Max. He was attentive, informative, polite, and anticipated all of our needs. It is truly a shame we won't be back to Waverly as being served by him was truly a pleasure. Service (from max) 10/10. Food- a resounding zero. read more

Waverly - Beef rioja and cavatelli - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cardiff, California

This is such a great new addition to Cardiff! The whole spot is adorable and super trendy and hipster. The restaurant is super open and bright. Love the interior. The staff was also super nice and made sure that we were content, plus it looked like the bar tender was really enjoying his job! The food was great, the portions were not huge, but enough to be filling. Everything was beautifully plated and looked almost too good to eat! This is one of my new favorite spots! read more

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Max our waiter was amazing. Great service recommendation as to what to order. Helped us with the wine list and we ended with the butterscotch pudding. Max made the entire evening enjoyable. read more

Our favorite spot in all of San Diego. Boho vibes, top notch service, fantastic foods and cocktails. We're here at least once per week. Recommend sitting at the bar for two or a booth for larger groups. Love this place. Check out their off menu "Double double burger & fries". read more

The food was delicious and the atmosphere was lovely. I had a very pleasant time dining here. Our server Miles was attentive and offered great recommendations from the menu. Overall, having a meal at this restaurant was a great experience and I look forward to coming back next time I'm in the area. read more

We love Waverly! We have been a handful of times now and the food is always so amazing! It's also such a cool vibe of a restaurant and the Waverly staff is excellent. Highly recommend!! read more

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I recently visited The Waverly in Cardiff, CA for brunch and would recommend it. The food was good and the atmosphere was fun. It's a popular spot to see and be seen. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The drinks are fun. read more

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Stopped in here for brunch, got the pancakes which ere super small, ordered a side of bacon, it was one slice that they had cut into four pieces....laughable... read more

Waverly - Pancakes and side order of bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cardiff, California

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