What a great place! Stumbled on this quaint restaurant while waiting for the Farmers market to open on Sunday. Lovely place with amazing food and friendly, smiling service. My waiter, Keith, was so sweet. Had the eggs Benedict which did not disappoint. Eggs cooked perfectly and the potatoes were the best I’ve had in a while. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
Bernie
What a great place to eat. Food was amazing g and service was great. Jessica is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
Paige Maynard-Buckler
This was our second visit to Rosemary and Thyme in Hillcrest, and once again, Keith provided exceptional service. I ordered the Rosemary and Thyme Benedict, which I highly recommend—it was truly outstanding! The eggs were perfectly poached, and the hollandaise sauce was delicious. Keith was attentive and professional throughout our meal, even expertly handling a challenging table nearby.
We look forward to coming back again soon before heading back to Australia.
Vegetarian options: There were vegetarian options available.
Dietary restrictions: This establishment accommodates to dietary restrictions.
Kid-friendliness: Recommend not bringing children, this was more of an intimate setting.
Wheelchair accessibility: This establishment was not wheelchair accessible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rosemary & Tyme Benedict
Jessica Cassidy
The food was good but nothing spectacular. Rosemary and Thyme is a fitting name because that's all you can taste.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Michael Marcus
OH WOW! So cute! The patio is so relaxing. Several tables. Less than 10 min wait. Just walked by and wanted to check it out. Nice brunch menu. Such friendly staff. Prince Ali is wonderful!Definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stuffed French Toast, Rosemary & Tyme Benedict
Mark Cohen
We had breakfast here today and what we ordered was awful: strawberry banana pancakes and brioche French toast supposedly infused with vanilla. We had a few bites and left the rest. The “brioche” French toast was a few pieces of flattened milk soaked white bread with a minuscule amount of fruit and virtually devoid of flavor. Brioche should be thick and fluffy with fresh whipped cream, rich flavor and a dusting of sugar. The pancakes tasted like the batter was poured from a carton. The fresh fruit? No more than two small strawberries sliced thin, and perhaps a quarter of a banana sliced paper thin. Blueberries? Maybe 5 tiny ones. Finally, we asked if they poured a good decaf coffee and we were told no, it’s just Maxwell House Instant.
Not sure where all the 5-star reviews come from, but they are certainly not for French toast or pancakes. A sad waste of $40.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Luke Batiste
I recently visited Rosemary and Thyme Cafe in Hillcrest and had an incredible experience. The Eggs Benedict was absolutely amazing—perfectly poached and full of flavor. The coffee was equally impressive, rich and aromatic. I also enjoyed a delicious mimosa that complemented the meal perfectly. The service was top-notch; the staff were friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this place for a delightful brunch experience!
Vegetarian options: Large selection of vegetarian options
Dietary restrictions: Plenty of Vegetarian options available
Parking: I parked down the street by MacDonalds
Kid-friendliness: Would be a great place to bring kids, but only a small group.
Wheelchair accessibility: This place is not wheel chair accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Home Fries, Rosemary & Tyme Benedict
Nicholas Kind
Terrific French toast and eggs Benedict with homemade hollandaise
Vegetarian options: Some solid vegetarian options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bowen Hendy
Great cafe with a garden that's tucked away and filled with foliage. Classic breakfast was delicious especially the potatoes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eddie Herrera (Eddie Cakes)
This food was so amazing!! Full of flavor and perfectly balanced!! The ambience only adds to its experience!! The service and servers were phenomenal. A must eat!!
Found this secret garden cafe for breakfast. Great service, food, and ambiance. Keith was a very attentive server and gave great food recommendations! The eggs benny and the special tres leches pound cake french toast were on point. They even offered us complementary house-made cookies towards the end of our meal. This cafe is tucked away in the back of AWOL, a collection of small businesses run by Alex. Gracious owner and wonderful staff. Note: cafe is only open Thursday - Sunday for now. Will be back. Support local business!
Parking: $1.25/hy 2 hours max. Pay and display and meters. Takes credit cards
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rosemary & Tyme Benedict
Amy Ellis
Delicious breakfast, great ambiance on patio
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sonia Delgado
We came here on a last minute family getaway , and we where in Search of breakfast came across this cafe and let me tell you ! It is so delicious, we had the pleasure of meeting the owner who is so sweet and very lovely ! We had the chorizo breakfast scrabble believe, my husband had the chorizo and egg burrito , and my kids had cinnamon French toast and everything was so delicious! The waiter also lovely , we will definitely be back whenever in SD again ??
What an amazing find! Cute patio dining, great staff and wonderful food! Exceeded expectations and pleasantly surprised.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chorizo Scramble
Ashley Doherty
This is such a hidden gem in San Diego! We stopped in for brunch and everything was amazing. The food was AWESOME, the service was great, and the atmosphere was very peaceful- almost like a little hidden oasis. The owner even came out and spoke with us and was extremely hospitable. 10/10 Would definitely recommend eating here!!
What a great place! Stumbled on this quaint restaurant while waiting for the Farmers market to open on Sunday. Lovely place with amazing food and friendly, smiling service. My waiter, Keith, was so sweet. Had the eggs Benedict which did not disappoint. Eggs cooked perfectly and the potatoes were the best I’ve had in a while. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
What a great place to eat. Food was amazing g and service was great. Jessica is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
This was our second visit to Rosemary and Thyme in Hillcrest, and once again, Keith provided exceptional service. I ordered the Rosemary and Thyme Benedict, which I highly recommend—it was truly outstanding! The eggs were perfectly poached, and the hollandaise sauce was delicious. Keith was attentive and professional throughout our meal, even expertly handling a challenging table nearby.
We look forward to coming back again soon before heading back to Australia.
Vegetarian options: There were vegetarian options available.
Dietary restrictions: This establishment accommodates to dietary restrictions.
Kid-friendliness: Recommend not bringing children, this was more of an intimate setting.
Wheelchair accessibility: This establishment was not wheelchair accessible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rosemary & Tyme Benedict
The food was good but nothing spectacular. Rosemary and Thyme is a fitting name because that's all you can taste.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
OH WOW! So cute! The patio is so relaxing. Several tables. Less than 10 min wait. Just walked by and wanted to check it out. Nice brunch menu. Such friendly staff. Prince Ali is wonderful!Definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stuffed French Toast, Rosemary & Tyme Benedict
We had breakfast here today and what we ordered was awful: strawberry banana pancakes and brioche French toast supposedly infused with vanilla. We had a few bites and left the rest. The “brioche” French toast was a few pieces of flattened milk soaked white bread with a minuscule amount of fruit and virtually devoid of flavor. Brioche should be thick and fluffy with fresh whipped cream, rich flavor and a dusting of sugar. The pancakes tasted like the batter was poured from a carton. The fresh fruit? No more than two small strawberries sliced thin, and perhaps a quarter of a banana sliced paper thin. Blueberries? Maybe 5 tiny ones. Finally, we asked if they poured a good decaf coffee and we were told no, it’s just Maxwell House Instant.
Not sure where all the 5-star reviews come from, but they are certainly not for French toast or pancakes. A sad waste of $40.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
I recently visited Rosemary and Thyme Cafe in Hillcrest and had an incredible experience. The Eggs Benedict was absolutely amazing—perfectly poached and full of flavor. The coffee was equally impressive, rich and aromatic. I also enjoyed a delicious mimosa that complemented the meal perfectly. The service was top-notch; the staff were friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this place for a delightful brunch experience!
Vegetarian options: Large selection of vegetarian options
Dietary restrictions: Plenty of Vegetarian options available
Parking: I parked down the street by MacDonalds
Kid-friendliness: Would be a great place to bring kids, but only a small group.
Wheelchair accessibility: This place is not wheel chair accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Home Fries, Rosemary & Tyme Benedict
Terrific French toast and eggs Benedict with homemade hollandaise
Vegetarian options: Some solid vegetarian options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great cafe with a garden that's tucked away and filled with foliage. Classic breakfast was delicious especially the potatoes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This food was so amazing!! Full of flavor and perfectly balanced!! The ambience only adds to its experience!! The service and servers were phenomenal. A must eat!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rosemary & Tyme Benedict
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Found this secret garden cafe for breakfast. Great service, food, and ambiance. Keith was a very attentive server and gave great food recommendations! The eggs benny and the special tres leches pound cake french toast were on point. They even offered us complementary house-made cookies towards the end of our meal. This cafe is tucked away in the back of AWOL, a collection of small businesses run by Alex. Gracious owner and wonderful staff. Note: cafe is only open Thursday - Sunday for now. Will be back. Support local business!
Parking: $1.25/hy 2 hours max. Pay and display and meters. Takes credit cards
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rosemary & Tyme Benedict
Delicious breakfast, great ambiance on patio
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came here on a last minute family getaway , and we where in Search of breakfast came across this cafe and let me tell you ! It is so delicious, we had the pleasure of meeting the owner who is so sweet and very lovely ! We had the chorizo breakfast scrabble believe, my husband had the chorizo and egg burrito , and my kids had cinnamon French toast and everything was so delicious! The waiter also lovely , we will definitely be back whenever in SD again ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chorizo Scramble, Breakfast Burrito
What an amazing find! Cute patio dining, great staff and wonderful food! Exceeded expectations and pleasantly surprised.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chorizo Scramble
This is such a hidden gem in San Diego! We stopped in for brunch and everything was amazing. The food was AWESOME, the service was great, and the atmosphere was very peaceful- almost like a little hidden oasis. The owner even came out and spoke with us and was extremely hospitable. 10/10 Would definitely recommend eating here!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rosemary & Tyme Benedict
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