The Cottage - La Jolla, California

SnowySoul A.

Staff were very friendly and very helpful. Had 3 different people help me out if I needed anything. Smiles all around and attentive to everyone! Una was especially friendly and helpful.

The food is amazing here. I highly recommend the Crab Melt with salad. Perfect amount of food to fill you up, and absolutely delicious. The coffee cake is a nice add and super good. Recommend to split between a small group.

Sitting outside on a beautiful day is great. They do have some heaters if you do get cold to, and umbrellas to block out the sun.

Quinn D.

This place was highly recommended to me, and it didn’t disappoint. The cinnamon swirl pancakes, which were a must-try, were absolutely delicious. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a sweet treat. I also tried the Morning Glory sandwich, which was recommended by the staff and was quite high on the menu. The service was great, and the hot sauce they gave us was incredibly spicy and flavorful. I’ll definitely be back when I’m in the area.

Amy G.

Recommended by a friend for a great breakfast while out of town. Service was friendly and prompt, ambiance was relaxed and lowkey. Food had reasonable portions, was presented beautifully and tasted delicious. Love that there were gluten free items clearly noted and plenty of them.

Elizabeth

Great atmosphere and service. It was not crowded on a Tuesday and seated promptly. The atmosphere was good! Seated under the shade. The food was average, but the different menu options were good. The spiced lavender mocha was super tasty! Unfortunately, they had a disappointing stuffed French toast. From prior google reviews, they had a lot more fruit. The toast was still tasty, but I was hoping for more of a stuffed feel than a few pieces of strawberry. It looks like the quality changes day to day so be aware. The pork belly eggs Benedict was pretty good, pork was a bit dry. Overall a pretty good experience with friendly staff.

Si B.

Great atmosphere and service and the food was almost excellent, I had chilequiles that were perfect except the scrambled egg was terrible and overcooked like a slab. The chips were crunchy and fresh however, and I was able to add brisket which was wonderful. The hot sauce was also delicious and spicy and the buttermilk biscuit was heaven. The smoothie was delicious. Great cappuccino also, the atmosphere was cozy and they treat guests like family. Definitely worth visiting but be careful with the eggs!

Yendry A.

The head manager of this restaurant is so kind and welcoming. Thank you for being awesome, we keep coming back because of you.

Love the fresh squeezed juices and smoothies, coffee is always on point too. For some reason, every time we ask the food runner for something, they always forget but it's okay because they have good bottled hot sauces so make sure to get those and don't forget to season your own eggs and potatoes 'cause the kitchen goes light on the salt and pepper. I like that the food isn't greasy and I feel good when I leave.

Bonnie Y.

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.

Christina Z.

Perfect atmosphere for a relaxing breakfast during our vacation! It was a bit chilly outside, but they have the heater on. So it was comfortable warm to sit on the patio. Service is very quick and food is delicious. My only complaint was the portion is huge😂