12 Best Cafes in La Jolla

“Simply the absolute best. Everything is ridiculously amazing and the owner ROCKS!“

“This is a family favorite. We come here every time we visit Cali“

“Locally owned, by Lisa. She's wonderful, we've been stopping by pre-covid and post-covid for years, from Surprise, AZ. Great spot to chill at during your vacation. We will always come back by! ✌🏽❤✊🏽“

“Delicious, hot, Chai latte. Love to stop in while visiting LaJolla.“

“I really recommend this place, it has a very aesthetic atmosphere. The coffee was great we got the Mexican mocha and a dirty chai. The pastries were delicious and fresh as well, it’s a great place to start your morning and head out to the beach after. (:“

“I love coming to this café! The lattes are always perfectly made, and the atmosphere is so cozy. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes every visit a pleasure. It's my go-to spot for a great cup of coffee. Highly recommend!“

“I would not normally take time to leave a review (let alone a positive one) for a hospital cafe, but this place was a little oasis in the middle of a tough day of appointments. Great coffee, solid breakfast fare and the staff were very nice.“

“Super cute summery café with delicious brunch options. Their strawberry matcha was absolutely incredible, and I also enjoyed the lavender iced latte. I had their blue whale brekky; sourdough bread was perfectly crispy but unfortunately the eggs were too well done and quite dry. The ube pancakes were moist and flavorful with fresh blueberries- absolutely recommend. You order at the counter but they have some nice seats outside. On the pricey side but worth it. Would come again!“

“Got the Turkey Avocado Sandwich made by the wonderful Stoney!! Beyond delicious !
Danielle created this amazing mocha protein shake that I’ve been craving ! Love how creative she is and on point with her flavors. Such an inviting atmosphere, I can’t wait to come back!“

“The most adorable setting serving absolutely delicious food. Fast friendly servers are all smiles and so sweet. The coffee is incredible and if you like Unicorns, well, that's doable here too! Don't miss it. Loved our experience.“

“Warm and Welcoming community center for all.“

“My sister came along with me to San Diego for work from Irvine, and I give her the credit for finding this place. WOW! This place blew me away.

Our order:
🍵 two 20 oz matcha lattes - 10/10 thank you so much for putting the right amount of ice - not too much!! Our matcha lattes did not feel diluted at all. The additional $0.50 we paid for the extra 4 oz was well worth it.
🥣 Mediterranean bowl - 10/10, what a delicious combination of ingredients! I want to make this at home as a pick me up. It reminded me of the best parts of pesto pasta but without any pasta!
🌯 Soy Chorizo burrito - 10/10 we were told that the so Cal burrito is also a popular menu item. The personal preference of our cashier was the soy chorizo burrito and it did not fail!! The two are essentially the same except the type of meat (for the most part, so we’re told hahaha)

What drew us to this place has been the featuring of Parutea’s matcha. The matcha quality truly is amazing. It’s delicious.

The plating was crisp and clean - everything about the restaurant was seamlessly put together. It was a haven for good food and a way to start the morning peacefully! There’s a good number of people trickling in as soon as the restaurant opened.

The people here are kind, present, and respectful. I’m so grateful for you all.

They offer milk alternatives including pistachio milk! The food is cooked to just the right temperature where the flavors stand out because of the temperature at which the food is presented.

Next time - I can’t wait to try the pastries 😋
God bless you all!“