il giardino di Lilli

7467 Girard Ave, La Jolla
(858) 203-3926

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IL Giardino's Croissant & Latté

Apricot Jam Croissant

Cold Pressed Juices

Pistachio Croissant

Prosciutto Panino

Pain Au Chocolat

Croissant Candel

Oatmilk Latte

Smoked Salmon

Avocado Toast

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Their food was amazing! I had the panini vegano and I’ve been searching online how to make that eggplant tofu paste. Everything went so well in that sandwich! It also had olives, vegan feta, arugula and a hint of harissa (in the menu it said red bell pepper or something like that, but I believe they used harissa and it was the best!!). I can’t wait to go again and get the same and get other things haha. My partner and I also tried their pistachio croissant, which h was delicious!...

September 2025

Cute spot with cozy garden vibes. The food is fresh and delicious. Sadly the matcha is a hit or miss - sometimes perfect, other times clumpy and super watered down (minus one star for that). Fyi the Wi-Fi is pretty weak, so it’s not ideal for working from here unless you have your own hotspot. Great spot for reading though!

August 2025

Il Giardino di Lilli (“Lilli’s garden”) is a beautiful Italian garden café + bakery right in the heart of La Jolla Village 🌿🇮🇹

Pastries I loved:
🍊🍰 Citrus almond cake
🥐 Custard croissant

Drinks & savory bites:
🌸☕ Lavender agave latte
🍆🥪 Eggplant panini

Such a cozy spot to slow down and enjoy authentic flavors. It does get busy after 10 AM, but the...

August 2025

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