Delicious food and sweet atmosphere. This is a cute brunch place within a 5 minute walk to the beach. This place can get very busy for brunch.Parking: Parking is often hard to find for this place because it’s in Del Mar and so close to the Main Street and beach.Expect to spend 10 minutes finding parking.
Breakfast burrito was very good 10/10 highly recommend it for breakfast/brunch, I like the self serve coffee station. Waffle with berries was a little underwhelming. Latte was delicious. Seating is relatively limited and it was a fairly long wait time for the food but I feel like that's expected given the size. Would definitely come again and try other menu items.
Perla Pino
I love the food and atmosphere, I also love the coffee there!
Anthony R.
This place was great. The food was exceptional and the prices were less steep than what is normal for the area. We went on a weekday so it wasn't that busy but service and the kitchen were both very quick. When in the area, this would be a spot I would be happy to return to.
Ryan P.
The Sandwiches are exactly what a sandwich should be--lightly toasted, crisp fresh veggies, and a good balance of meats; throw in a mimosa and add a little sunshine under the ambiance of a victorian-meets-surf umbrella deck, and you've got the vibe just right my friends. This is one of those '4-star reviews' that you hope stays 4-star to keep da kooks out, the service chill, and the vibe mellow. Highly recommend, but don't tell your friends from out of town
sara m.
Went for breakfast on March 1, 2025, and had the breakfast croissant and a cappuccino with a side of fruits. so disappointing! The eggs were cold, and the croissant was chewy, as if it was a few days old ...with barely any seasoning. The cappuccino was very good (strong and smooth), but certainly not worth going again. The place wasn't busy when I had arrived so I can't blame the food quality on a busy kitchen.
soheila rezaei
Update Feb 25th:I talked with owner. He was understanding about my concern of customers’ health and already had investigated to prevent this issue again.Feb 22nd :Please Watch Out!Don’t get there if you don’t want to get sick! ?Never back again. It is rare that all of my family have breakfast on Weekdays but this Thursday:1. the empty cup that I’ve given for my coffee was dirty and were lots of coffee stains in it so I asked for another one2.Food was ok (some mentioned ingredients in menu were not in actual food)3. Worst part! we got back with an explosive diarrhea, just 10 min after breakfast!I called them to let them know so they can investigate to prevent this happening for all other customers. I thought about expired milk , dirty dishes, lack of hygiene, etc but nobody answered the phone even after several attempts!Definitely an unfair experience for our special day. I didn’t expect that from this location!!!!!! Pleas be careful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Christina B.
We visited Stratford on Friday around 11:00. Orders are placed at the counter. You then find an opened table. This is the only drawback that I found. When it's busy it can be difficult to get a table. After a few minutes of waiting another party was leaving and we were able to get a table. The food came out pretty quickly. Each meal came out as it was ready rather than all at once. The food was great! Everyone in our party enjoyed their order. We will definitely return. Can't wait to try other items!
Such a cute cafe! A bit difficult to find a table on a busy day though. I ordered the croissant breakfast sandwich which was good. Not super noteworthy but I have no complaints. The potatoes could've had a little more seasoning or flavor but they were still tasty. The iced tea was fresh and delicious, almost addictive, I loved it so much!
Ella P.
i came here for my birthday with a few friends, and it was absolutely adorable. the little courtyard seating is perfect and so so cute for brunch by the beach. the service was great, and the employees were super helpful especially with a big group, and fixed my receipt when it was originally incorrect. the food was great and all my friends enjoyed what they picked. there's a good variety of options, and i would dedico me back in the future. even the parking wasn't bad for del mar, and i think it's worth a visit!
Pai Cheng
I love the food here! And the cook probably has black and curly hair cuz that’s what they serve our food with.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Tejwinder Singh
Good food and ambiance. Would have liked more items on the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
Katie L.
I'm not usually a brunch person, but this place was sooo good and is high on the list for prob one of the best! Such a cute little spot, loved the chill vibe. Great service! Everyone was so nice and friendly. I got the croissant sandwich and it was SO GOOD! Idk I usually don't expect much from a breakfast sandwich, but I really liked it. The eggs were fluffy. Croissant was buttery flaky and perfectly toasted. Loved loved loved the fresh creamy avocado as it helped marry the other toppings together and greens added freshness. Ingredients tasted so fresh. The aioli had good flavor and def wish there was more of it. I got it with a side of fruit and the fruit was actually really sweet! We went on a weekday around 11 and there was plenty of seating. The line to order was prob 10 mins. Super quick! so yums can't wait to try more
great service!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Lovely place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
Delicious food and sweet atmosphere. This is a cute brunch place within a 5 minute walk to the beach. This place can get very busy for brunch.Parking: Parking is often hard to find for this place because it’s in Del Mar and so close to the Main Street and beach.Expect to spend 10 minutes finding parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissant Breakfast Sandwich, Stratford Scramble
Breakfast burrito was very good 10/10 highly recommend it for breakfast/brunch, I like the self serve coffee station. Waffle with berries was a little underwhelming. Latte was delicious. Seating is relatively limited and it was a fairly long wait time for the food but I feel like that's expected given the size. Would definitely come again and try other menu items.
I love the food and atmosphere, I also love the coffee there!
This place was great. The food was exceptional and the prices were less steep than what is normal for the area. We went on a weekday so it wasn't that busy but service and the kitchen were both very quick. When in the area, this would be a spot I would be happy to return to.
The Sandwiches are exactly what a sandwich should be--lightly toasted, crisp fresh veggies, and a good balance of meats; throw in a mimosa and add a little sunshine under the ambiance of a victorian-meets-surf umbrella deck, and you've got the vibe just right my friends. This is one of those '4-star reviews' that you hope stays 4-star to keep da kooks out, the service chill, and the vibe mellow. Highly recommend, but don't tell your friends from out of town
Went for breakfast on March 1, 2025, and had the breakfast croissant and a cappuccino with a side of fruits. so disappointing! The eggs were cold, and the croissant was chewy, as if it was a few days old ...with barely any seasoning. The cappuccino was very good (strong and smooth), but certainly not worth going again. The place wasn't busy when I had arrived so I can't blame the food quality on a busy kitchen.
Update Feb 25th:I talked with owner. He was understanding about my concern of customers’ health and already had investigated to prevent this issue again.Feb 22nd :Please Watch Out!Don’t get there if you don’t want to get sick! ?Never back again. It is rare that all of my family have breakfast on Weekdays but this Thursday:1. the empty cup that I’ve given for my coffee was dirty and were lots of coffee stains in it so I asked for another one2.Food was ok (some mentioned ingredients in menu were not in actual food)3. Worst part! we got back with an explosive diarrhea, just 10 min after breakfast!I called them to let them know so they can investigate to prevent this happening for all other customers. I thought about expired milk , dirty dishes, lack of hygiene, etc but nobody answered the phone even after several attempts!Definitely an unfair experience for our special day. I didn’t expect that from this location!!!!!! Pleas be careful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
We visited Stratford on Friday around 11:00. Orders are placed at the counter. You then find an opened table. This is the only drawback that I found. When it's busy it can be difficult to get a table. After a few minutes of waiting another party was leaving and we were able to get a table. The food came out pretty quickly. Each meal came out as it was ready rather than all at once. The food was great! Everyone in our party enjoyed their order. We will definitely return. Can't wait to try other items!
Restaurantji Recommends
Such a cute cafe! A bit difficult to find a table on a busy day though. I ordered the croissant breakfast sandwich which was good. Not super noteworthy but I have no complaints. The potatoes could've had a little more seasoning or flavor but they were still tasty. The iced tea was fresh and delicious, almost addictive, I loved it so much!
i came here for my birthday with a few friends, and it was absolutely adorable. the little courtyard seating is perfect and so so cute for brunch by the beach. the service was great, and the employees were super helpful especially with a big group, and fixed my receipt when it was originally incorrect. the food was great and all my friends enjoyed what they picked. there's a good variety of options, and i would dedico me back in the future. even the parking wasn't bad for del mar, and i think it's worth a visit!
I love the food here! And the cook probably has black and curly hair cuz that’s what they serve our food with.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Good food and ambiance. Would have liked more items on the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
I'm not usually a brunch person, but this place was sooo good and is high on the list for prob one of the best! Such a cute little spot, loved the chill vibe. Great service! Everyone was so nice and friendly. I got the croissant sandwich and it was SO GOOD! Idk I usually don't expect much from a breakfast sandwich, but I really liked it. The eggs were fluffy. Croissant was buttery flaky and perfectly toasted. Loved loved loved the fresh creamy avocado as it helped marry the other toppings together and greens added freshness. Ingredients tasted so fresh. The aioli had good flavor and def wish there was more of it. I got it with a side of fruit and the fruit was actually really sweet! We went on a weekday around 11 and there was plenty of seating. The line to order was prob 10 mins. Super quick! so yums can't wait to try more