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    Wildland

    4.1 (505 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Kayla P.

    This is a true dining experience, wow! I am so, so glad my friend and I chose Wildland as our catch-up/hang-out dinner venue! I'd heard of its sister restaurant, Campfire; however, I hadn't been to either. This was my first time at Wildland, and it did not disappoint. Where should I start this review? Perhaps the ambiance? It's simply gorgeous inside. Gorgeous! Open spaces, and a beautiful, warm palette of neutrals and soft colors. To me, the atmosphere of my dining experience is so important, and I have no notes here. Well done. We were immediately seated and greeted by the staff. Everyone was so kind and even made conversation with my friend and me. Jorge, the one who made our drinks, even bent my straw into a heart, which was a cute detail I enjoyed. Haha, shout out to Erika, too! Okay, but now onto the food. It was, to make a long story short, delicious, albeit expensive. But you kinda know that beforehand, if you're choosing to dine here. Below is my review of all the items we ordered: Ube Bae Bae: One of the new cocktails offered on the menu! It was a beautiful purple color. It reminded me of a pina colada, which is always a favorite in my book. You can taste the alcohol, but it isn't overpowering. Chunky Dunky: Another one of the new cocktails offered. It supposedly had banana in it, but I couldn't quite make it out. I still enjoyed it, though I wouldn't say I'd reorder this. Sugar Snap Peas: I didn't know snap peas could taste this elevated, haha. The hint of lemon added a nice touch of citrus to the otherwise earthy flavors. It was a nice, light appetizer, and the portions weren't half bad. Wood Fired Cabbage: Definitely my favorite appetizer of the two we tried. This was like a cabbage steak, but absolutely enveloped in cheese! That's still healthy, right? The char was delightful, and I highly recommend this dish. Mafaldine: Wow, loved this pasta dish too! The pasta shape is very fun to eat, and it adds a nice texture. The tomato-morjoram is a nice twist on a regular tomato sauce, and the sundried tomatoes added a nice pop of sweetness. It would only be elevated if it came with some protein. Tiramisu: Please, please get the tiramisu. It was so good, though I'm always biased with tiramisu, haha. The cream was rich, and the espresso flavor prominent. They are incredibly generous with the cocoa powder, too; trust me, we were close to licking it off the plate. Chocolate Hazelnut Cake: Imagine biting into a giant Ferrero Rocher. This is exactly what it tasted like, and I have no complaints here. Very rich, very decadent. So good. Overall, I loved my experience at Wildland! Yes, it's on the pricier side, so maybe I'd reserve this spot for special occasions, but I'd definitely recommend it, and I hope to come back!

    Crudo
    Sophia N.

    Went here last night to celebrate with my boyfriend. Everything was so amazing. The whole vibe of the restaurant was really cool and our servers were very kind. We started off with the crudo minus the pistachios and I loved it. I was a little curious about the strawberries being on there but they really made the dish so good. My boyfriend loved his pasta and I really loved my lobster casoncelli. I don't like peas at all but I loved them in this! All the dishes looked so good even just on a presentation level. I definitely want to come back here!

    Roasted mushroom and charred broccolini
    Maria A.

    The aesthetics of this place are chefs kiss. The food was delicious but the pizza was THE best part. My friend and I got lemon pie (generally good), strawberry saffron lemonade (wish it had a bit more saffron), cinnamon crumb cake (tasty), and the mushroom and broccolini pizza (WOW 10/10 would recommend getting this). The service was alright. We ended up getting our own napkins and asking for utensils.

    Wood Fired Eggs
    Jeremy S.

    This place is improving quite a bit. They now have dinner service with a waiter, bar seats and a faster processing of patrons through their setup. I've been back 4-5 times as of late and everything is pretty good ngl. The breakfast is delish and the dinner is really good. Nice work Wildland Squad

    Avocado toast
    Elyse J.

    I usually come for dinner which is amazing. Great for family style. This time I went for breakfast and was blown away. All the items are pretty fancy on the breakfast menu. Coffee is great. It's a big open space so bring a jacket, hipster feel. Our server checked in with us a lot.

    Sourdough
    JoAnne B.

    What a beautiful restaurant! Had to try due to other yelp great food reviews! Loved the farm to table concept~ sourced locally! The snap peas were yummy! The homemade sourdough was on point. Tried a couple of pizzas and pasta dishes. We were told that food would come out staggered. Pizzas would come first.... And they did. We came at 5 when the restaurant wasn't yet busy. Someone stopped by to box our pizza before all the food came out. I watched food dropped to other tables wondering why it was taking way too long more than 45 minutes... The pasta with sausage never came out... they boxed it and comped it but it was a little too late... Cocktails were pricey. Paid $17 for a coffee martini.... Wanted to try the fishbowl but at $75 I will go get a handle at a third of the price... Bonus dog friendly on outside dirt patio

    Salmon tartine and crispy rice bowl
    Karina P.

    I visited a friend in Carlsbad and we stopped by here - genuinely, everything on their menu looked amazing. My salmon tartine was really good but quite small, and my friend loved her crispy rice bowl. Their pastries and pizza sandwiches also seemed really popular! Gorgeous location and ample street parking on a busy Saturday.

    Tracey A.

    We came here on a whim as we were close by and we left without a single regret. The food was excellent and our server had fantastic suggestions for food choices. It is beautifully decorated and it is fun to see in to the kitchen. Get the bread! And the cabbage! And the mushroom pizza. Delicious

    Menu (Apr 2026)
    Luke L.

    Wildland is a popular brunch spot in Carlsbad that combines restaurant / bar / bakery all in one. This is a sister restaurant to Jeune et Jolie (a one-Michelin-star restaurant) and Campfire. [Parking]: Street parking only, but apparently there is a parking lot at 2775 State St for transit patrons using the Carlsbad Village Coaster Stop so park there at your own risk. I parked on the street just behind Jeune et Jolie for free. [Ordering]: There was a waiting line on Saturday at 11:15 AM, but the wait was only approximately 5 minutes. [Atmosphere]: Fancy interior decor with a dog-friendly outdoor patio area. [Menu]: Top Yelp highlighted items include the Breakfast Sandwich, Pizza Sandwich, and Smoked Fish Plate. Please note that breakfast items like Breakfast Sandwich and Wood Fired Pizza Sandwich are only served from 8 AM to 1 PM. They serve coffee from Steady State Roasting. *** Breakfast sandwich (Fennel Sausage. Charred Egg. Gribiche Aioli. Hook's Two Year Cheddar. Pain au Lait - $16): The sandwich tasted alright with a runny egg. Pizza: I didn't order it, but I took a bite and it was actually good. *** A solid 3.5-star on food. Based on my order alone, I am not sure it was really worth the extra hassle of finding parking, waiting in line, and paying up for a nice brunch vibe.

    Inside by the bar
    Ian E.

    I couldn't give five stars because of a few hiccups I experienced, but I'm going to bury the negatives at the bottom of this review. For our first appetizer-type courses, we ordered sliced sourdough with butter and roasted cabbage - both great options. The roasted cabbage ended up being my favorite part of the dinner. It was like a Caesar salad on a juicy, tender cabbage spear with a slight char. I felt like I definitely needed to order some bread to try some element of the bakery. We got another taste of the bakery because we also ordered pizza from the kids menu. I snuck a piece and that was great. We ordered two main courses: one pasta dish and the other was a braised rabbit with morels. The pasta dish was fine but my wife and I weren't planning to share it. We had to share it because the rabbit dish took so long that I had to cancel the order. It was unfortunate because I was really looking forward to that. That was one inconvenience. The other hiccup was they didn't have any beer available because of a cooler issue. They had really good beer on the menu too, so finding that out after I ordered was a let down. I entertained ordering wine or a cocktail afterward but passed. We were sitting by the bar and the cocktails they were making looked really good. With those issues, the manager spoke with us and sent us home with a slice of lemon meringue pie to rectify. We appreciated the gesture and the service we had all night was good. I'm sure this place gets 5/5 stars most nights. It's a super cool place inside and out.

    Joy L.

    We had a wonderful experience at Wildland on 06/06/26. They had recently switched to their summer menu and we had the mushroom and broccolini pizza, bucatini, burrata, and since it was our first time we had to have the cabbage (which was the star of the show). They also were doing a community drink of the ube bae bar from False Idols, which was one of the best cocktails I've ever had. All in all it was a perfect date night the ambience was lively but not loud and it was beautiful. I'm only docking one star since the pasta was overly salty and took a while so it felt like we ended on a slightly down note.

    Menu 4/1/26
    Toby P.

    I've been wanting to make it to wildland since its inception, but I'm just not in the area that often. I had an appointment earlier in the day in Oceanside so I decided to drive the coast and stop on my way home. I could see where parking could be a problem, but I found a spot relatively quickly. I walked up and admired the patio. It's definitely a nice spot for outdoor dining. I walked in and noticed a big wide open industrial space. The bar was in the middle as well as the coffee bar. The woman at the counter greeted me kindly when I walked in and answered my questions. I know I already like steadystate coffee so I happily ordered a latte. I asked if they had oat milk, which she said they did. The pastries and breads looked tempting so I also ordered a Madeline. She advised me that I needed to pick up my coffee at the end of the bar in the middle of the large room and handed me my Madeleine. Upon payment I had my receipt emailed to me. I was greeted at the bar by the barista who served me my drink. It took a few minutes, but I wasn't expecting otherwise, and I was happily enjoying looking at the restaurant. There were people in the back working on their computers and people dining throughout the restaurant. It was only about 11:30 so there weren't a lot of people there yet but I imagine it gets quite busy. She handed me my latte and I was on my way. It was good, nice and strong. My Madeline was very good too, and I could've eaten more than one easily. When I looked at my receipt later, I noticed they charged me an extra dollar for oat milk. I understand that some places do and some places don't, but when I asked if they had oatmilk, it should it should have been stated. I would definitely come back for a meal, but I think I like getting my coffee at steadystate directly.

    Quarter chicken platter
    Emily S.

    Enjoyed my time catching up with friends and working from Wildland! The place itself is BEAUTIFUL very open and a lot of natural light. Even though it was busy throughout our time, there was enough space it did not feel stuffy. I started with a vanilla latte with oat milk which was delicious but not very hot. After paying extra for oat milk it was over a $10 latte. Note that the surcharge is 4% as well. Later I went up to the cashier and ordered the quarter chicken. The chicken was juicy and flavorful and I really enjoyed the sauces it came with. The lettuce was interesting and good but could have used a salad dressing as it was quite dry and I didn't want to dip it in the aioli, chili oil or humus. Also some parts of the lettuce tasted weirdly chemically - I wonder if because they did not cut it it was hard to wash and something stayed on it that was foul tasting. Also cutting the chicken multiple times created cuts in the paper and I didn't accidentally eat the paper which got soggy and easy to pick up which was not pleasant. Lastly, one of the water carafes we used had dark sediment in the bottom which was very off putting. Altogether enjoyed my time because of the atmosphere, the friendly staff, the yummy latte, and the fast wifi for working!

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    Ask the Community - Wildland

    Are there options for to-go service at breakfast and lunch since you order from the counter?

    Absolutely! You can order online from toast or door dash, as well as in person from the counter.

    Do they allow you to bring a bottle of your own wine? What is the corkage fee, if any?

    Any gluten free options?

    Yes, they have a whole gf menu!

    Are there vegan options daily? :)

    Yes there are

    What are the gluten free options?

    We have quite a few gluten free options! Just ask for a gluten free menu when you're here and we've got you covered!

    How noisy is the restaurant in the evening?

    I found the noise level in the evening to be perfect. The balance between the music and the crowd was spot-on, making it easy to have a conversation without raising your voice. Experience was lively yet comfortable.

    Can a small dog come if it is in a dog stroller?

    The patio is very dog friendly!

    Is there wifi available here by any slight chance? 😅

    Yes there is WiFi and plenty of space to sit and have your laptop inside and out.

    Is their dinner full service or counter service?

    Breakfast and lunch are counter service, dinner is full service. Lighting and music adjusted accordingly as well. They really nailed it over there. Enjoy!

    Does the dinner menu start at 3pm?

    4 pm

    Are dogs allowed on the patio?

    Yes!! They love dogs

    Is this like a cafe? are we able to bring computers and work?

    Yes definitely, outdoor seating would work as a cafe, similar to Lofty down the street. Indoors, there's tons of tables and spaces to use your laptop.

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