Faaaaaantastic food morning noon and night. standing bar!! try the fish plate. Breakfast is stellar

I go out to eat for good food - and it's here I can count on it! Fresh, delicious and great presentation. The atmosphere is wonderful and inviting, as are the tabletop accessories. The staff is professional, friendly, courteous and seem to have an "eye for detail". Go here. You'll like it!! read more

This place has such a great vibe! It's a very "come as you are" community centric spot. You can show up in a messy bun and sweats for a morning coffee date with the kids in tow, or pop by in a dress for evening cocktails! For my last birthday we decided to rent their private dining room for a friends and family dinner. 10/10 recommend!! We shared all of the appetizers, which were not only generous in portion but beautifully plated and delicious. All of the servers were attentive and down to earth. I am admittedly a picky foodie with a few dietary restrictions. Wildland was able to accommodate these and truly exceeded my expectations with fresh quality faire. Thank you Wildland! read more

Such a beautiful little find in Carlsbad! We stopped into Wildland for a quick coffee and ended up absolutely loving the whole experience. We ordered the Smoked Salmon Tartine, and it was SO good -- farmer's cheese, capers, pickled onion and dill on their sourdough. Honestly, the food was top tier. Everything coming out of the kitchen looked amazing, and after trying the bread we actually ended up buying some to take home! For drinks, we had a matcha latte with oat milk and the canned nitro cold brew. Just a heads-up for my fellow coffee people: the cold brew isn't made in-house, but that didn't stop it from being really good! We liked the coffee so much that we actually went over to the local coffee shop that supplies their beans afterward and bought some beans to take home. And definitely don't skip the bakery. The chocolate chip cookie was delicious, and the chocolate croissant had that super crispy, crackly exterior. I personally would have loved a little more filling to make it slightly more moist, but that's completely subjective -- if you love a crispier croissant, you'll probably LOVE it. The atmosphere might have been my favorite part. It's beautiful, calm, inviting and just has that perfect Carlsbad coastal café vibe. Between the food, fresh bread, pastries and atmosphere, this is absolutely somewhere I'd come back to whenever we're in the area. Definitely worth a stop -- and come hungry because everything coming out of that kitchen looks delicious! read more

This is a very cool place. It was my first time there. We had a large party of 11 for breakfast. We met at 9am on a Sunday. There was no problem getting a couple of tables. You have to stand in line to order your food and they deliver it to your table. By the time we left at 11am the place was packed. Clearly it's popular. With 11 people there was a wide variety of items ordered. DRINKS: I was not impressed with the tea and coffee everyone ordered. A $4 cup of drip coffee deserves a refill at least once. My coconut chai was not a traditional type chai. It was just ok. No one ordered a second beverage. FOOD: All the entrees looked delicious. The eggs had that yellow you only see from a really fresh egg. The French toast was good. Very pretty presentation. The center of mine looked like it could have cooked a bit longer. I would not order again. We also had pastries for the table. The almond croissant is excellent. My DIL's meal arrived after all of us were done eating. I'm not sure what happened. All in all I'd return but maybe to try the lunch menu. read more

Wildland - Brioche French Toast - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

6 out of 5 stars. Amazing food. Beautiful ambience. Splendid morning spot to soak in the sun (though also properly shaded) with savory breakfast items. Interior is beautiful. Food is sublime. You wouldn't think eggs, toasted croissant and Parmesan could be so explosively delicious, but it's heaven. Also, the vegan avocado toast is delicious but my son didn't want as much eggs, so my wife added the eggs onto hers (she's not vegan). I also like they support local coffee makers with their cold brew. The orange juice has a special something in it that makes it amazing. read more

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Wildland was the perfect spot for our group of six adults and five toddlers, especially with the spacious outdoor patio where the little ones had room to move around while we enjoyed a leisurely meal. A few things worth noting: - Their bakery is in-house so don't skip on their bread and pastries. - The casarecce, mafaldine, and bucatini amatriciana were all cooked beautifully, each with its own distinct flavor. Every pasta had a nice chew to them. - The cocktails were refreshing but definitely on the stronger side, so you get your money's worth. - Parking on the surrounding streets. The pacing of the meal started off great, but we had to ask about the NY strip a few times. The wait made everyone full, but once it finally came, we gobbled it up. Between the beautiful atmosphere, thoughtfully prepared food, and family-friendly patio, Wildland is a place I'd happily return to the next time I'm in Carlsbad. read more

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Came here for breakfast. I love the open-space concept and relaxing vibe. You order from the counter and seat yourself. The staff is friendly and accommodating. We got the breakfast plate and a variety of pastries. Breakfast Plate- This is a hearty plate with scrambled eggs, double smoked bacon, roasted potatoes, and sourdough toast. Eggs were fluffy and the roasted potatoes had a nice garlicky and herby flavor. The toast is fresh and tasty. Shoutout to one of the best bacons I've ever had! It was thick, almost like pork belly, with a crisp exterior while remaining juicy inside. Pastries- Their almond croissant is the best I've tried. It's perfectly flaky and buttery, with a generous amount of almond filling and just the right amount of sweetness. The apple pie danish tastes just like the dessert, with a fun, breakfast twist. The cinnamon crumb cake is my favorite! The cake is moisy and crumbly with a thick layer of streusel, finished with powdered sugar. They really know how to balance flavors and sweetness. Great experience overall! read more

Wildland - Breakfast Plate - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

Wildland - Roasted mushroom and charred broccolini - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The line is out the door for a reason. Visited Carlsbad for a wedding and this place was recommended by other guests. Came on a Sunday morning and the line was out the door, down the steps, onto the patio and out into the street. With nothing to do, we were willing to wait and it took about 20 minutes to get the front of the line. The patio is very aesthetic with trees, palms, shrubs, a pretty wooden fence, canvas canopies and string lights. You are greeted inside the restaurant by a vast dining room with sun lights, pink tiles, tons of seating and a well decorated bar as the center focal point. We ordered two lattes (choc hazelnut and salted maple), two madelines and the shashuka sandwich to split. The sammy was absolutely delish. Its sort of like a pizza crust bread/bun with pizza toppings inside? They serve it with pickled veggies and it so, so good. The lattes are perfectly flavored -- not too sweet and it seems like they make the syrups in house which I appreciate. The madelines were light, fluffy and full of lemon zest. We got a small snack so we could visit another local place but I would have loved to have a full meal and/or visit again at night for dinner. read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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Absolutely delicious pastries and steak and eggs plate!!!! I am dying to go back to visit for lunch and also a nice dinner. This place is very beautiful inside. I would want to come back for a very nice date night with my partner. He really enjoyed the hanger steak. It melted in your mouth and was so well seasoned. We dined in for breakfast around 8AM. We shared, and it filled us up! It was a bit heavy, but not in a bad way. I'd love to try their salad next. I'll make a trip up here next week!! read more

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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. read more

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I love love this place! Everything about it, from the architecture, open air eating inside with warm wood accents , spacious seating and charming outdoor dining, but of course the cuisine is the capital reason for my passionate pleasure! It all resonates with the purpose of a well managed restaurant, from the greenery to the scenery. The menu is long and the fresh baked bread seductive, the coffee bar made me a tasty chai to order as I prefer it with oat milk. You order near the kitchen cafeteria style and they confirmed my order details accurately and finding a searing was surprisingly easy on a sunny morning in Carlsbad, as there are so so many tables .. and I spied a classy back room for special occasions. I ordered the chia fruit bowl which was fruit forward tasty and I detected a touch of honey, all delectable! To go I ordered the Puffy Rice Bowl with chicken and it was marvelous, flavor packed with fried egg , avocado, kale and fermented hot sauce! Amazing and the chicken was moist and tasty, tender and memorable! This will be a State Street repeat! read more

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Maybe we had high hope since we had been walked through the restaurant when we went to Lilo but the food we tried was not that great. If you are a carb-avore, then go here. We saw french toast that should be called french loaf. All the sandwiches including the BLT had huge serving size of bread and minimal other ingredients. It does have a cool vibe and if we lived closer, we would go there for coffee in the morning and drinks at night read more

Wildland - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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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. read more

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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! read more

Wildland - Quarter chicken platter - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I came here for a False Idol drink pop up a week ago. So I did not order drinks from their menu. But the food was great. I jad thr gnocchi which seemed to be like a potato Mac and cheese but way more satisfying. I also had their salted sourdough and that was an amazing booze sponge. Servers were on point. Place was hopping on a Tuesday and we were a large group but the staff had it going on. On the pricey side but its coastal and kind of a crafts cocktail warehouse vibe. I enjoyed it very much. read more

The food was delicious, Between 6 of us, we had a variety and every dish was excellent. The only negative was the kitchen was slow and not all dinners came out at the same time. It was a busy night so we are not holding it against them . We will return. read more

This place gets busy! I arrived at ~1pm and there was a line out the door. I waited for a good 15-20 min until I was able to order. I ordered the puff rice bowl which came with puffed organic brown rice, cucumbers, avocado, kale, cilantro, feta cheese all topped with a delicious sunny side up egg. I added bacon which made this dish extra savory. The bacon itself was too salty though. Everything tasted fresh - I love all the crunchy rice puffs and all the delicious veggies. This restaurant is on the pricey side. It was $28 for the bowl alone. Would I return? Maybe. It's worth trying at least once! read more

Wildland - Puffed rice bowl with bacon - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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. read more

Wildland - Avocado toast - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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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. read more

Wildland - Salmon tartine and crispy rice bowl - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Finally trying out the food scene in Carlsbad! Wildland was such a great first experience. The restaurant is beautiful with a nice outdoor dining patio, a large bar, indoor seating, and even a private area for events. Not only are they a restaurant and bar, but they're also a bakery -- they make their own homemade bread for their dishes, which I love. And I'm always a fan of a viewable kitchen; it's so fun watching the artists create their pieces of art. The space has high ceilings, so it feels really open and spacious. The beverage menu is impressive with spritzes, classic cocktails, beer, clarified drinks, and mocktails. We were a group of friends celebrating a birthday, so we ordered a mix of salads, a pizza, a pasta, and a steak entrée to share. The wood‑fired cabbage is their take on a Caesar salad and wow -- I may only make Caesar with cabbage from now on. Soft on the inside, charred on the outside, so much flavor. The 'Nduja pizza was great, and the homemade bread crust makes such a difference. Sadly, they didn't have ranch, but they brought out a fresh dill aioli‑style sauce that worked perfectly. The grilled hanger steak with the ricotta wood‑fired gnocchi was the star of the show. We also had the mafaldine pasta, which was good, just not the standout of the night. Overall, we left with full bellies and happy hearts. They made my friend's birthday extra special and even brought her a card and a sweet treat. Would recommend! read more

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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. read more

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Have been here a few times and love the outside vibe. I have been to the other restaurants in this group and always have a good time. All of the recommendation were great! read more

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The parking here is impossible to find but the parking at the train station isn't too far. The atmosphere is great, staff is very attentive and the food was wonderful! read more

Too expensive for what they offer. The charred egg that was added to my avocado toast was way overcooked and there wasn't much of the egg white left. And it wasn't the first time they overcooked my egg when I asked for the runny yolk but fully cooked egg white. Their wheelchair accessible lift was a really scary experience for my baby and it has to be operated by staff, I wish I could be able to ask them to carry the stroller up and down the steps instead. They would have been better off with a ramp. read more

Hiya B.U.M.S! We stopped by this spot and had a wonderful morning. I ordered the breakfast sandwich, and it crack-ed open a burst of flavor from the very first bite. The sausage was juicy, and the egg yolk popped perfectly. While the aioli sauce was a tad on the salty side, the overall sandwich was delicious it literally left flavor all over my mustache! My wife ordered the shakshuka and scrambled right into it with a knife and fork. She broke me off a piece to try, and while nothing specific jumped out at me, I kept hearing her mention how amazing the bread was. In her own words: "A delightful, messy burst of flavor and textures, but the overall dish could have used more tomato sauce--and flatbread is not a sandwich." To drink, we tried the chocolate hazelnut latte, which was sweet, smooth, and pretty tasty. We also finished off our breakfast with a slice of the chocolate hazelnut cake. It was a decent treat that reminded me a bit of a Ferrero Rocher, though a scoop of ice cream on top would have really taken it to the next level (but to be fair, I like ice cream on everything!). The prices were definitely Californian with a side of beachy vibes tax, but the atmosphere was great. To "bum" up this review, we had a toast-ally awesome time and would absolutely come back if we're in the area--next time, we have our eyes on the pizza! Overall: A solid breakfast that made our tummy's dance like my wife when she hears any Bay Area music. read more

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TL;DR - wood fired pizza sandwich is really good! I'd get this again. The pistachio blackberry tart is lightly sweet and fruity. Tiramisu was standard. This place is really cool. Very unique food options. Great ambiance. Lots of space and tables (indoors and outdoors). It is basically a restaurant, bakery, and bar. Service is decently quick. We had to wait a bit for our food because the place was packed. The highlight of our food was definitely the wood fire pizza sandwich. Yeah it's sounds weird... a pizza sandwich. But you won't regret it!! It has motadella, stracciatella, peso, parmigiano, and a charred runny egg. The bread is basically a large fluffy pizza that encases the contents like a taco. It was VERY soft bread, and really tasty. I'd get this again in a heart beat! We liked the food enough, and hung around long enough, that we decided to go inside to find another table for dessert (because it started raining outside). Their pistachio blackberry tart was delicious. Lightly sweet with blackberry flavors. The tiramisu was also decent. It was a standard tiramisu and we enjoyed eating it too. Overall, get that wood fire pizza sandwich! There's a lot more to choose from so we'll be checking it out again next time. read more

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Great food and ambience, service was a little slow, but after talking to the manager everything worked out.

3.5 stars. I wanted to like them more but the entrees were a tad disappointing. We had reservations and I recommend making one because this place is busy. We parked in the public parking lot one block over so it was a 3-ish minute walk to the restaurant. The ambiance is posh with an industrial yet minimal feel to it. The two person tables are a little smaller than we would like (3 plates of food just about fit on the table). The chairs are uncomfortable. We started with drinks - my friend got the margarita and I got the boxing day cocktail. The margarita was based off grape juice but somehow sweeter than we anticipated. My friend does not like sweet drinks and we had to ask for almost no agave to make this drink to her taste. The celery salt was interesting and the best part of the drink. It should be spread all around the rim and not just on one corner. I know it makes the presentation look better but that salt cut down on the sweetness immensely and we loved that combination. PLEASE add the salt all around the rim! The boxing day was a gin based cocktail served as a latte. While you get a hint of gin, it isnt overwhelming, so I liked it! It tasted like a decaffeinated latte :) it is a pricey cocktail though because we paid $18 for this. For food, we started with the wood Fired Cabbage, then the 'Nduja pizza, followed by the lamb meatballs and bucatini carbonara, and a dessert of the chocolate hazelnut cake. The wood Fired Cabbage was the bomb and I will definitely come back here for this dish. The cabbage is, as the name suggests, wood Fired and then stuffed with salad, crispy shallots and covered with shredded Parmesan. The whole thing is delicious and surprisingly light! The shallots elevate the dish completely. The 'Nduja felt like there was a lot happening - too many ingredients, too many flavors so that nothing was able to stand out. The menu said there was spicy 'Nduja. We didn't taste the spice because the cheese, the onions, the fennel, everything overpowered the main component of this dish. I also felt that the crust was fried and burnt a little. I would request removing a couple of ingredients so that the star of the dish i.e. the sausage, can remain the star. The lamb meatballs were ok. Nothing to sing songs about but not bad either. The bucatini carbonara was not good. There was a weird flavor in the dish, which I think came from the guanciale...an almost sweet bitter flavor that ruined the carbonara flavor. I also felt that the carbonara sauce itself was thicker than I am used to. The bucatini was a little chewy too. All in all, that dish wasn't my favorite. It tasted better the next morning after I had cooked it a little more. We ended the meal with the chocolate hazelnut cake. We thought it would be an individual cake but it was a slice. The cake was delicious but heavy. The hazelnut chocolate ganache in between the layers was delicious and the cake sponge was soft. Between the two of us, we finished less than half the slice, so I highly recommend getting this only if you have more than 2 people in the group. All in all, our experience was not as wonderful as we would have liked and this was primarily driven by the main course. We won't be back. read more

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I really wanted to love this spot because the indoor and outdoor spaces are stunning, but the service fell short. Despite three different servers checking on a missing drink, it didn't arrive until we were halfway through our meal. The setup is counter-service with open seating for breakfast and lunch. I ordered the quarter chicken plate while it was photogenic, the flavor was essentially standard rotisserie and the hummus came with a confusingly small amount of veggies. My group enjoyed the breakfast plate. The breakfast sandwich was decent and the yolk was runny though they ran out of pain au lait for the bread and subbed it with sourdough. On a high note, the olive oil honey latte was delicious definitely get it hot for the full flavor profile though mine was served in a glass and arrived lukewarm. For dessert, skip the French silk pie and the pain au chocolat, get the pistachio blackberry tart instead. Overall, it's a beautiful spot for different size groups, but the value isn't there given the high price point and service gaps we won't be back. read more

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I dream of the pizza sandwich! This place is legit. Quality food, everything I have tried is excellent.

Huge indoor and outdoor space with plenty of room to sit. The staff were very attentive and welcoming. Ordered: Chocolate hazelnut latte, really good. Pumpkin spice latte, also good, though it didn't have a very strong pumpkin flavor. The breakfast sandwich was tasty; I loved the mild spice in the sausage and the flavorful aioli. read more

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Excellent service great vibe. Food is creative and delicious. Busy all day, go early. We loved loved their cabbage appetizer and the pastas. The desserts are the best in town. Tiramisu and chocolate hazelnut cake were delectable! read more

Wildland - Almond croissant Tiramisu and Hazelnut chocolate layer cake - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California