The Cottage
Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
Neighborhood: La Jolla7702 Fay Ave
(between Kline St & Silverado St)
La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-8409
- Price Range: $$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Good for Kids: Yes
- Takes Reservations: No
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
- Good for: Breakfast
- Alcohol: Full Bar
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I could rave on and on about the breakfast here, but that definitely has already been done.
The best time to come is around ~12:30pm on a sunny weekend morning, for a late breakfast. Yes, the breakfast menu is still available..so sleep in all you want, no shame no shame!
The only thing I can remember right now is the FRENCH toast. OH MY....seriously, just slices of pure heaven. Can't get over that buttery, sweet & cinnamony taste with the perfect texture.
oh, and the wiki stixx. fun fun fun. Who says they are only for kids?
Had lunch
Great outside seating
Good salads
Hip crowd
I will go back for breakfast
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Another amazing place for fish tacos. Don't overthink it. Just try the fish tacos. This isn't your classic deep fried cod fish taco (although that type is really good too). This is grilled mahimahi. I should also add that I normally don't like weird sauces over my food (mostly because I'm a control freak who doesn't like the idea of weird sauces with mysterious ingredients) unless said weird sauces are TASTYYYYYY! So, if I ever find myself in San Diego again, I will be right there at The Cottage lapping up that avocado cilantro sauce that they like to slather over their fish tacos.
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Mad good. Been trying to go to this place for a year now. The breakfast was fantastic. The stuffed french toast was awesome, although there could be more cheese filling, but that is personal preference. Get the strawberries and bananas on top for overload. The eggs benedict are excellent also.
If you get there at a bad time, be prepared to wait 45 minutes or more, but they might have free coffee and coffee cake to hold you over.
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I'm not as impressed as other reviewers by this place. The food is quite forgettable, especially for the cost. My husband got an omelette which was above average and I got the popular french toast, which was not as amazing as everyone says it is. The decor isn't as charming as it may seem; thus, I won't be going back.
I'll have to find another breakfast spot for our next trip to SD.
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DELICIOUS fish tacos & stuffed french toast. If I lived in La Jolla or went to UCSD, I think I would come to this place every weekend for brunch. This place was definitely the highlight of my trip down to San Diego.
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The perfect brunch spot!
They have a great menu with a variety of breakfast and lunch items that are ohhhh so tasty! This isnt your greesy, hungover, plethora of eggs and pancakes type place. This is the type of spot you go to for a delicious flavorful brunch where the portions are just the right size to fill you up, but not weigh you down.
I absolutly adore this place, and I do my best to make it part of my Sunday mornings, complete with a mimosa!
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A great place to have Sunday brunch. I've taken my friends, both local and visiting, here and they've loved the cute outdoor patio dining experience. You can do a nice quaint weekend brunch here and then take a stroll down to the shores.
My personal favorites are eggs la jolla and their stuffed french toast. Also, any breakfast with eggs, canadian bacon, or their applewood bacon is good too!
They also have mimosas-- which I've found not many breakfast places have (strange)!
It's a cute place to take your friends and a great place to go brunching with your honey. I love how you can go dressed in a cute sundress or scrubbed out in your velour sweats.
I definitely recommend this place-- especially when it's a beautiful and sunny San Diego day.
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The Cottage is my new favorite brunch spot in La Jolla. I used to always pass by this bustling restaurant on my way to the photo store a few doors down but The Cottage was too expensive for my student budget back then. I'm glad Eric L. invited me to join his friends for brunch here and brought his 20% off coupon.
The Cottage is quaint with its white picket fence but feels small from the amount of people waiting to be seated. Luckily, Eric L.'s friends got there ahead of us so I don't remember waiting long. They accomodated our party of 8 outside in the sunny patio underneath the huge umbrellas. I ordered the La Jolla Eggs Benedict which had a wonderfully slightly tart taste from the balsamic vinegar. Our table also shared the french toast stuffed with strawberries which was delicious with a texture that tasted like cake (the order was huge and perfect for sharing).
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My 100th review
for the BEST BREAKFAST PLACE IN HISTORY!
Country Style French Toast 10/10
Stuffed French Toast 10/10
THE MUST TRY AT THE COTTAGE!:)
It was so filling that You can even take home the leftover! Price is pretty decent, 10 dollars or so for a heavenly dish! :)
I like the food here better than Brockton Villa. Lines area always long. The fruit dish with the strawberry yogart dip is excellent. Excellent for brunch.
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I had a late breakfast meeting here on a weekday recently, and since I was trying to actually get something done, I got a somewhat different perspective on the place.
It started with my bemusement that, in order, I passed a Ferrari dealership, a dry cleaner, a Radio Shack, a Starbucks and a grocery store on my way from the car. La Jolla in a nutshell yeah? Yeah.
I was rather impressed that the joint was bustling at 10:30 on a Wednesday, but again, it's La Jolla, what do I know? One thing I can say is that the inside seating is really NOT the outside seating. I was doing an interview, and the music was loud, the dishes were clattering in an echo chamber, and other people were close enough that my recording has as much of the folks around us as the folks at the table.
The outside ambiance seems great but that only goes so far really. I didn't have a ton of food for the wait staff forgot about us several times in the course of about 45 minutes, the food I had was unimpressive, and the prices as a result seemed high.
But I've eaten much worse, received much worse service, and all in much uglier surroundings. So The Cottage has that going for it. Which is nice. But I'm pretty sure I could find somewhere better for whatever occasion may arise.
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My friends and I came in on a Saturday morning and the place was PACKED! I thought for sure we'd have to wait forever but even though they quoted us 10 to 15 min for indoor seating, we got called to sit 5 minutes later!
Whats cool is they have yummy Coffee Cake and hot coffee on the sidewalk for you to munch on while you wait.
The breakfast menu is eclectic and you can smell the sweet, sweet smell of their French Toast with Marscapone stuffing!
However, I ordered one of their scrambles, the Monterey. Monterey Scramble. At $9.50, this is a steal. Green Chiles, Bacon, Scallions & Jack Cheese Scrambled with Eggs & served with Warm Salsa, Black Beans & Corn Tortillas. The eggs were SO flavorful and everything tasted fresh
The English Muffins are toasted perfectly (no burns!). The scramble comes with a perfect portion of cubed potatoes..
And who can forget the Mimosas? I've only eaten here once but I will definitely come here again.. to try their Meatloaf Hash - meatloaf crisped with Potatoes & topped with Three Eggs Any Style. Or maybe in the true spirit of San Diego, try the La Jolla or Windansea omelette!
Their lunch and dinners sound great, and when I get around to it, I'm going to update this review with what will probably be a great one for a good place to eat all around!
The quaint decor, location in La Jolla and plenty of outdoor seating make this a truly special inside and out!
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A few months ago, I was down at the Cove for work. During my short stay, I explored the area a bit and passed by the Cottage. I was instantly charmed by the place. Maybe it's the white picket fence, the quaint cottage, or the hustle or bustle of people but I was drawn. La Jolla is such a beautiful town, so it's nice to sit out for breakfast and enjoy the fresh air while eating good food. Unfortunately I did not get a chance to eat there at the time.
Just this past weekend, my best friend surprised me by taking me here to eat. I ended up ordering my 'usual' Sunday morning brunch item -- eggs benedict, except I had it a la La Jollan style. I also tried the fresh squeezed tangerine juice -- I like it more than regular orange juice. My friend had the crab melt. Both were very tasty and we were quite satisfied with our experience. The service was very fast on Sunday -- we received our food very quickly.
It is a bit on the pricier side for breakfast, but it's definitely worth the visit. Great place!
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Ahhh. The Cottage. One of my top 3 favorite brunch places in SD. It's also a favorite among most San Diegans. Just check out the line... The restaurant itself looks like a cottage and it has ample amount of indoor and outdoor seating. I went here last weekend thinking I was going to get a full order of the famous Stuffed French Toast. This dish has French Toast folded into Strawberries with powdered sugar and cinnamon on top. Oh so gooood! The problem was that I also wanted to have some of the homemade granola with yogurt, fruit, etc. I expressed my wish to the waitress and she said, "Oh, you can order half orders. Did you know that?". Cool. I decided to order a half order of the Stuffed French Toast, a half order of yogurt/granola/fruit compilation (forgot the actual name of the dish), and to top it all off fresh squeezed tangerine juice! HYPERGLYCEMIA at its finest, baby!
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We stopped by here from our drive from San Diego back to the Bay. It was a bit of a detour but we really wanted to see what all the hype was about with this joint. The service here is somewhat slow but the staff is extremely friendly and nice. I thought the food was just average. I'd rate it about a 3.5 stars. Don't get me wrong, all my dishes were amazingly delicious but I didn't think the food tasted very unique. We ordered the stuffed french toast (huge portion!) and the tuscan, windansea, and classic western omelettes. With one of the sides for the omelettes we substituted the english muffin for the pumpkin muffin, which was recommended by our waiter since it just came fresh out of the oven. The muffin was very very good..i'm glad she suggested the switch! :) The omelettes were just okay...nothing special. It was very filling though because their egg is a very thick layer. At other restaurants omelettes are left a little more moist and thin which I think makes it easier to digest. The way they make it here, there's A LOT of egg to eat (if that makes sense) :P Their french toast was yummy. It definitely didn't need additional syrup since they load powdered sugar and I think syrup inside the toast already. This is a decent place to stop for breakfast but I wouldn't come out of my way again to eat here since I can find similar dishes that are just as good in the Bay Area.
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My long time neighborhood favorite for breakfast. What a way to start the day... sitting on the patio (Hopefully you won't have to wait to long) enjoying the best oatmeal banana pancakes (My personal favorite), then going for a stroll along Coast Boulevard. Yeah.... life is good!
I've been to The Cottage several times and went back last weekend. The servers and hostess were very nice and accommodated our request to be moved to a different table (we were in the middle of a busy walkway next to a very loud group).
The Yelp description is inaccurate in that they do charge a corkage fee of $10.- this was a bit of a glitch since I had asked our server if there was a fee and he said no, then a manager came up and told us that there was a $10.- fee. I told him that Yelp states that there is no corkage fee and that their own website does not mention liquor policies at all, and he was insistent that I would be charged a fee. I didn't argue the point further and enjoyed my lunch of fish tacos and champagne with my friend.
After we ordered coffee and dessert and the bill came, we were told that we were not charged for the cheesecake (but did get charged for corkage) and the manager said that he has emailed Yelp requesting a change. So, all in all they attempted to show that they cared. Despite our little snafu, it was still an enjoyable experience nonetheless. I appreciate the efforts made.
Taking a bottle of champagne and paying a corkage fee of only $10.- is still a good deal. Overall, I recommend The Cottage for their food quality, atmosphere, service, and menu range.
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There's nothing like going to some swanky joint with a bunch of big, sweaty dudes after playing five full court basketball games off Prospect.
Some of the dudes were single and they really enjoyed scamming on the chicks that ate at this place. Great for people watching but it can get pretty cramped in the patio when busy.
The food and service were excellent. I loved the Breakfast Burrito. I forgot to wash my hands and it tasted like a basketball and asphalt.
Tasty.
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I went to The Cottage for the first time last Sunday for a morning brunch. The place was already packed and plenty of brunch-goers are already waiting in line. The staff at The Cottage was very nice in offering us hot coffee and fresh coffee cake (and they were pretty good; ran out as fast as they came) to make the wait easier. Unfortunately, all that did for me was making me more fidgety than usual.
The Potato Pancake Eggs Benedict, the special of the day, looked and smelled great, but I was a little disappointed in the taste. The egg was cooked to perfection and the muffin very fresh, but the potato pancake, being the centerpiece of the dish, did not stand out taste-wise. I found myself ogling at my friends' La Jolla Eggs Benedict instead. I think I'll stick with the menu items next time instead of the special; felt a little like a guinea pig...
What really wrapped up my first experience at The Cottage was the Stuffed French Toast. The strawberry stuffing was fresh and tasty. It has the uncanny ability to satisfy my sweet tooth without being overly sweet. I think I prefer the Stuffed French Toast without the syrup, as the strawberry stuffing tastes much better when not artificially sweetened. The order of Stuffed French Toast is HUGE. Making sure to bring friends is a must; after all, sharing is caring.
The food at The Cottage looks appetizing to the extreme. I am willing to bet items on the menu taste as great as it looks and smells. Will definitely come back.
Wow, very impressed! It is rare that I'm impressed with a breakfast, but The Cottage is really great. I really like french toast, but the strawberry stuffed french toast at The Cottage is really the best I have had. No need to add butter or syrup, they fill it with strawberries and other sweetness. It was cooked to perfection and a perfect balance of sweetness. We also had the special, which was a shrimp and asparagus omelette, with potatoes and an english muffin. Once again, it was perfect and tasted great. The staff was friendly and helpful, and really made for a great atmosphere. The wait was about 20 minutes, and they had free coffee and brought out coffee cake for those waiting on the street. These guys do it all right. We also had a cappuccino, which was good, and a large tangerine juice, which is a nice change from the standard orange juice. Total bill with tax and 20% tip was $40 for two. A bit expensive, but I have to say I really felt it was worth it. The food was more than enough to keep me going until dinner and I am really looking forward to going back again.
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Although the place looked packed, we did not have to wait too long (max. 15 min) on a Sunday morning. What made the wait even better was that my need for coffee was quenched since they already have read our mind that waiting to have our coffee fix any longer may not be possible.
I decided to pack in the calories this particular morning and not only had a huge mocha, yes with whip, but went with their famous stuffed french toast as well. It was great, except I thought they could have been stuffed a little more with the fresh strawberries.
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Went to this place for breakfast today with my gf. I've been here twice before. They tend to have pretty good specials.. I think the last time my parents got a pretty delicious lobster benedict. I remember the stuffed french toast was pretty damn stuffed. Balling with fruit like charles barkley getting rebounds.
This place tends to get crowded early and the wait will be a little long, however they leave a cart outside with some snacks and coffee that might get devoured if you're late. A little poor with the service because the inside seating is so limited. I haven't sat inside once, and whenever I sit outside, its hard to catch the waiter/waitress.
Today we ordered a benedict (avocado/turkey) and a monterey scramble. The scramble was interesting... containing tortillas on the side and black beans kinda on the side. The benedict tasted good, however my gf complained that the egg tasted a little rubbery and not so fresh. I think they used to included more stuff before with their plates, like fruit or a mufifn, but I'm not sure.
The food tastes good, but I don't think its extraordinary, and I feel if I wait for awhile, I should be getting higher quality food. I think its a little overrated. In addition, the menu is a little limited. For a decent quality breakfast without breaking the bank, this place is the place to go.
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I went here with a group of ladies and it seemed to stress the staff out ALOT! The server was pretty unaccommodating to the fact that we had children with us. She was very obvious about the fact that she didn't want us there. We were there at 10 on a Friday in the spring, not even the weekend or anything. In saying that, the coffee was yummy! But I wouldn't really bring a big group of people to this place.
setting? lovely. lots of flowers and a little fountain and all of the beautiful people of la jolla in one spot.
service? ok. they take your order, deliver your food, but otherwise seem pretty non-existent. no real check-ins, a little put out if asked for anything.
food? mediocre. COME ON! the eggs are never seasoned and are lukewarm by the time they reached us. the english muffins that come with most dishes are also lukewarm and the butter is splashed on. the potatoes...also under seasoned and lukewarm. do they not have a heat lamp at least? (NOT a good thing to use, in any case, but still.) or salt, for that matter? the french toast is probably the best bet, but how can you go wrong with good bread, soaked in eggs and cream and grilled in butter? a no-brainer, at best.
this place is a goldmine because of the location and a decent local following, but it is not worth the money.
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Mothers Day is truly a disaster, unless you make a reservation at least a month in advance. We didn't, and had to pay for it today. Not that we didn't expect it...we agreed that our mom will come to La Jolla an hour later than we will thus allowing us ample time to be seated.
Our morning started at 9 a.m. when we went up the Brockton Villa's stair only to find out that in order to get on the waiting list (not even to be seated!) we have to be back after 9:45. What would you do in this situation? We went to a different place in La Jolla - the Cottage. From a friend we heard some time ago that the Cottage is comparable to Brockton Villa and the only thing they are lacking is a view. So, we decided to give it a shot.
The line was huge, but we were put on the waiting list immediately, and were waiting for about 35-40 minutes (which is quite normal for a party of 5). Besides, waiting was a little sweetened by free coffee and cake, which was put outside of the restaurant - very nice gesture!
Finally, we were called (exactly five minutes after mom arrived - perfect timing!). We were seated outside, on the patio, and it was very good. Excellent coffee, fresh juice. I ordered West Coast omelette, and it was quite filling. My fiance ordered Tuscan omelette, and mom went with Mediterranean one. I must say that everyone was quite satisfied with the taste and with the size of their portions. My fiance and I also shared French Toast (and we couldn't finish the portion despite the fact that we shared it with all party - meaning 5 people!).
Our bill averaged to $20/person, which is quite ok.
I will definitely be back on a less hectic morning to experience the Cottage again.
The best breakfast place ever!! I love this place, I just wish it were closer to me so I can eat it all the time.
I highly suggest the stuffed french toast, its stuffed with strawberry compote and marscapone cheese. I am not a big sweets person but this is really good.
All the eggs benedict dishes are really good as well.
The service is EXCELLENT here. The last time I was here, I found a hair in my potatoes (gross I know, but hey $hit happens!) but I'm not a person to complain about food and send it back because who knows what they might do to it when they bring it back. Anyway, my husband decided to let the waitress know, and she sincerely apologized and asked me if I wanted a new plate of food. I told her no, but maybe just some new potatoes. She brought a plate of new potatoes for me and apologized again. Then moments later the manager (or owner I'm not sure he was an older man) came out with his sincere apologizes. He was so sweet. It honestly wasn't a big deal to me because I've seen worse.
Anyway, while we were paying our bill, I noticed that it was cheaper than I thought it would be. Then I noticed that they didn't charge us for my plate. I swear, restaurants don't do this anymore unless you make a big commotion about it. The restaurant was extremely busy and I was so impressed with the way this situation was handled. The people here certainly know how to run a successful business. Great food and great service.
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The Cottage has THE BEST BREAKFAST in San Diego. They have great food, friendly service, reasonable prices and a cozy atmosphere. Need I say more?
I recommend the stuffed french toast. Mmm good. :)
The Cottage is a quaint nice little (emphasis on little) place in La Jolla where you can eat outside for some great breakfast food and some (not been tried by this yelper yet) lunch food.
We get there and they say they like to keep the wait to be about 30-45 minutes. There were about 25 people standing in front of the host counter and we thought there's no way they could get us in in less than an hour let alone 45 minutes. They were able to though. The food comes out fast which gives you time to take your time to chat so you don't have to worry as much about taking up a table that someone is waiting for. On top of the medium wait, they have complimentary coffee and coffee cake for you. In short, service gets 4 stars.
Food came fast which might mean bad food. But that wasn't the case here. The food was really tasty. My gf was complaining that it wasn't as good as she hoped because 1) she's a picky eater and 2) it didnt' have meat. I personally loved my omelet which I can't remember the name of for the life of me. The hollandaise sauce is delicious, and I was torn between eating it as the chef intended or adding tapatio sauce which I had been craving.
My only complaint is the following. The wait is typically 30 minutes on a good day. Most if not ALL of the parking around that area every day is 1 hour limit and they DO ticket. As we were eating outside, we saw 4 cars get tickets. So word of advice, keep an eye out for the meter maid and be prepared to wipe off some chalk.
Another word of advice. Sign up for their e-newsletter on their site and get a 20% off coupon. I didn't check my e-mail before I went so I will have to go back to use the coupon.
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When we (me and my husband) went to san diego for a vacation , The cottage was one of the places we hit upon on a visit to La Jolla. For us this was the best start to the day. People in sun dresses, huge shades, large umbrellas on the patio......very cute and sunny places. We went there twice during our 4 day visit to SD. Loved their eggs la jolla and the stuffed French toast. Try them for sure. The guacamole and chips rock too.......overall.....good comfort food and a great way to begin a day.
Have the FRENCH TOAST!!! And the homemade granola!!! We dined outside on the patio, it was a beautiful day.... and the service was great! They also sell the granola right at the cash register, so you can take it to go, or give it as a present. MMMMM, delicious. And surprisingly well-priced considering the generous portions and sweet setting. YUMMMY
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Came here w/ a few friends due to a recommendation and everything went well. This place is apparently always crowded but the wait is not long at all. It's probably not a good place if you have more than 6 people though. The food was delicious. I had a taste of the belgian waffles, chicken pot pie (it looks small but it's filling & flavorful), chicken waldorff (the bread that sandwiches this was very soft), and the chicken and cheese quesadilla (also very good). The service is also excellent so you really can't go wrong here.
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If I really liked eggs benedict or granola I would probably rate this place higher. like other reviewers, i have always had good service here. It is american breakfast food, the specials are consistenlty good and I even had good chilaquiles here (but skip the sour cream). If you happen to be in the village you won't regret waiting in line to get breakfast here, but I would not go out of my way for it.
I have also had lunch here: I had halibut with a granola crust and guacamole. It was also good.
3.5 stars. I have also tried a few of the desserts and those were all good, but nothing really danced on my tongue.
I went here early Sunday afternoon and expected the wait to be too long, but it wasn't - maybe ten minutes. The stuffed French toast was good, so was the fresh lemonade. Not super-awesome, but worth eating for sure. I sat on the patio and it was quite pleasant. The menu didn't have many other things that I'd really like to try, so I probably won't go out of my way to go here again, but I'd go if it made sense for other reasons. The wait service was a little sketchy, there was a significant gap in the time between getting the French toast and the bananas that I ordered with it, and then he forgot to charge me for the lemonade (which I added myself). So all-in-all it was a rather ordinary La Jolla restaurant experience: if this restaurant were in a location not as innately beautiful and warm as Southern California it wouldn't be anything special at all. It's a slightly better than average restaurant in a great place. I'd give it a half-star more if that were an option.
The place actually looks like a little cottage and we were seated by the window. We got there almost at the end of breakfast. I asked for the breakfast menu and my gf ordered from the lunch menu. I ordered the all American breakfast for $8.95 and a delicious vanilla latte My gf had the crab melt. It was soooo big she could only eat half and took the other 1/2 to go because she liked it so much.
We would definitely come back here!
Great place for breakfast or lunch!
Good service and not too expensive.
I usually come here for breakfast or lunch. I've been going here for years and the service has never been less than stellar.
For breakfast, I enjoy sitting out behind the white picket fence. It feels a lot like being at the infamous Ivy on Robertson Blvd. in Bollywood. The food is phenomenal and fresh! They never cease to amaze me! I never went at the wrong times because I know this place can get busy! It's very popular and has been featured on television many times so I've accepted that great places will tend to get busy so expect to wait if you happen to arrive in that time.
Parking can be difficult, but before lunch is always a great time to go. It gets busy around noon as everyone is out to grab a bite to eat. It's not a big place either (hence *the Cottage*) so don't expect it to be fancy. The prices are reasonable especially for the type of food you are being served. Nutritious and fresh, just the way I like it.
I love this place for weekend brunch! It's your typical brunch food, but the outdoor seating makes it special. It's perfect on a warm San Diego day.
Grrrrrrrrr.....my first time in La Jolla and I get a $40 parking ticket. Why didn't anyone warn me about the extremely efficient parking enforecement???
But I digress....
So I went to the cottage today for a ladies brunch. Me and 4 other sassy ladies. We sat down outside under a nice heat lamp (as it was a bit chilly). It was a great day for breakfast. I love the feel of this place...it is nice and cozy and makes me feel like I am back in Michigan in a vacation town.
Onto the food. We decided to all split the french toast as it was what everyone seems to talk about. I ordered the meat loaf scramble as my main course. I mean come on...meat loaf+eggs+great potatoes=goodness! The hash was out of control good. It way exceeded my expectations. The potatoes were done perfectly, my eggs cooked exactly how I like them...and the meatloaf....drool worthy.
Everyone loved their meals. The stuffed french toast? Well duh. It was good. You know how sometimes you get french toast and it just tastes like eggs? Well this tasted out of this world and not like eggs at all. The fresh berries in the middle were delicious...it was just a combination of cinnamon, berry goodness. I definitely suggest splitting it with your dining companions (it is huge slices) next time you are there.
Prices are pretty fair. I think the most expensive thing on our bill was the french toast (12.50) and that was divided by 5.
So...go enjoy the cottage but be warned! They really do chalk your tires and the parking enforcement employees are very good at their jobs.
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Unlike most of the places you find in La Jolla, this place is simple and charming, the kind of place you can hang out for a leisurely breakfast, enjoying the ocean air.
The food was very good. Everyone enjoyed the apple wood smoked bacon. My meatloaf scramble was good, not great. The wife enjoyed her eggs benedict and our little one liked his oatmeal pancake. We also tried the coffee cake which was also ok. But I think the draw is the ambiance as much as the food.
I definitely recommend this place over some of the pretentious and overpriced places in La Jolla.
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So was on Atkins diet when I went here and had to "settle" for the Tuscan omelet...not really settling cuz it was delicious. But I am a French Toast girl at heart, and this French Toast looked ORGASMIC. I watched the old man sitting next to me close his eyes with every bite and finally asked him about it. I told him I was doing Atkins diet and he said "Call me when you give that up, and I'll bring you here for some. You have got to EXPERIENCE it." The wait is usually long but so worth it!
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