16 Best Cafes in La Jolla

“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! ✌🏽❤✊🏽“

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

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

“Love what they have brought to our San Diego farmers markets!!!! A must for exceptional American artisanal cheeses!!!“

“Best coffee in town 😊😇!“

“So glad they are having live music and desserts on Saturday and Sunday evenings. We had a great time eating outside, listening to music and playing jenga!“

“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!“

“Warm and Welcoming community center for all.“

“Found parking -it's free!
There was a line out the door which made me think twice about going but because of time i choose to wait.
They had St Patty's theme drinks which were very creative including a Thin Mint Cold brew with Foam, a matcha drink, and can't remember the last one.... 😓

I got a Chacoinno .... a mushroom, cacao, plus more mix. It was such a good coffee I would Definitely“

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

“Great ambience. Great service. Great food. Came with a free bday treat. The only gripe is that I asked if they can replace the smoked salmon with chicken because, but they couldn't accommodate. So I ended up paying the smoked salmon price sandwich without the salmon and on top of that a $9 skewer so i can add protein to my sandwich. Wish they could have discounted the price somehow. I know better. But overall experience was great, and would go 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!“

“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.“

“I can’t really comment on how crowded this place gets on weekends, but I came on a weekday and it had a nice steady flow of people without feeling too busy. People were constantly coming in and out, but it still felt calm and relaxing. The café itself is super cute with a cozy Victorian-style vibe, and they have both indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was also very welcoming and friendly, which made the experience even nicer. My favorite part was definitely the two tables by the huge open windows overlooking the ocean, such a gorgeous view and honestly worth the visit alone. I ordered a latte, which was really good, and also tried the avocado toast. It tasted great, although it was definitely a little pricey for a single slice. Overall, it’s a really lovely spot to sit, relax, and enjoy the ocean view.“

“As a first timer, they have great matcha from PARU. The matcha is already naturally sweet for those that enjoy without sugars and flavor enhancers. Almond croissant filling tastes artificial so I won’t be getting that again. Great laid back ambience with indoor and outdoor seating. Looking forward to coming back for the matcha and to try other menu food items.“

“Maya, Calvin, and Emma were AMAZING!!!! Truly changed my mind about this Cafe. I was almost over it but they were so stellar that I fell in love with the atmosphere again. Will absolutely be returning OFTEN due to this welcoming and warm service.“