Top 25 Breakfast locations in La Jolla

Steph G

Went on Mother's Day for a late lunch. Our waitress was amazing. She did mention the fryer is shared. I got gf brioche French toast and my son got the kids sliders on gf bread toasted. He liked it and hates when he can't have any sort of a bun on a burger. It's very nice and the kids get wiki sticks and they love those.

Amy Reed

We were seated quickly, no waiting. The food came quick enough. The gluten free waffles are amazing, I added bananas. If you're gluten free def worth a visit. The strawberry crepes and baked apple pancakes were big hits at our table. Service was really great, top notch, highly recommend

Robin K.

Great with Gluten free options. Even gluten free Key Lime pie for dessert. Service was wonderful. Sat out on deck with a great view. Very enjoyable. Thank you for a wonderful experience. It is a bit pricey but really with it. I had the Hot Pot...it was very, very good.

Jodi Riis

Great vegan healthy food. It’s nice to go to a cafe where I don’t have to ask if there’s any animal ingredients in it, because there’s not. Everything but a handful of menu items is gluten free as well. The set up is very cute. Plant lined patio on Girard just into La Jolla. Not far from street parking. A few blocks from La Jolla Cove. Casual dining atmosphere, very basic. Cozy booth seating inside. It’s a small space, so if you’re bringing a large party, I’d call ahead to make sure there’s seating room. Everything is made by hand fresh daily by the owner himself. The food tastes great every time I’ve gone. My husband is a huge fan of Green Door because the owner mentioned staying up the night before Christmas Eve to make all the pre ordered Christmas dinners perfect. We called a few days ahead for our Christmas dinner last year which was shepherds pie and Christmas pudding. So so good!!! All we had to do was reheat the oven items, and reheat the Christmas pudding in boiling water. The preparing instructions were put on the lids. Only took about 20 minutes to reheat. Literally the best shepherds pie I’ve had, and my husband thought it was so cool because it tasted amazing without any animal ingredients. If you’re looking for something healthy, Green Door Cafe won’t disappoint. The prices aren’t cheap. The ingredients are bought frequently from local organic growers. A friend of mine has mentioned to me seeing the owner of Green Door Cafe riding his bike back to the restaurant with a basket full of greens. Which I thought was pretty cool. You don’t have to worry if it’s going to give you a heart attack or make you fat because it’s all natural nothing is fried. Definitely worth a try!!

K

Great variety for different tastes & dietary needs. Sweet & savory crepes, shakes, smoothies, hot drinks. Options for vegan &/or gluten free. I had the strawberry banana nutella crepe. Simple & so good. The fruit was fresh & perfectly ripe. It did get a little pricey after the vegan up-charge, but it was a great midday special treat after the beach. It’s a small shop that gets crowded easily, but the outdoor seating was great! There were quotes and little butterfly drawings adorning the walls which entertained our wait to order. The people behind the counter were lovely. Overall a great vibe & definitely a new go-to next time i’m in the area and in the mood for a crepe.

Meredith Pobanz

Super cute coffee shop. The sandwiches were amazing- specifically the avocado turkey sandwich. If you’re gluten free, they have gf bread as well! Highly recommend stopping by here.

Michael Kelly

My wife and I love the all meat pizza on Gluten-free crust.

D'yan J DeBruin

So happy they have gluten free French toast and it was delicious with strawberries and whip cream!!

J. Warren

Fantastic dinner! There is nothing better than having Celiac Disease and being able to feel as if you don't. My husband, son and I dined last evening for our anniversary. To start, we the had fresh Cesar salad and our son had the jerk pork belly. I had the salmon with truffles, my husband had the chicken and our son had the best burger. For dessert there was banana cake and ice cream, for me without the cake, and my husband had stuffed donuts. The staff was absolutely professional, kind and understood what I could and could not eat. The great news was most dishes were fine for me to select. We added Nine-Ten to our rotation of local restaurants recently and I am happy we did!

Jennifer Hendricks

Excellent food! Great service! We also loved that they accommodated food allergies - child with egg and tree nut allergies and adult with avocado and pork allergies. We don’t have a gluten allergy but they have a gluten free dedicated fryer (and the fryer was egg and TN free) and gluten free options.

adam pierce

A true gem of Southern California! Family owned and operated since 1972. Discovered them after scuba diving 4 years ago, now we go at least once a week. Also outstanding gluten free options.

casandra miedema

BEST GLUTEN FREE CHOC CHIP MUFFINS!!! Tastes like the freshest chocolate ganache cake I've ever had. I wanted to cry. Absolutely incredible. You guys are purely amazing ❤️

Katherine W.

A nice dog friendly casual dining restaurant. Excellent food, fun beverages & a dog menu! I appreciated the sugar free mocha option and the gluten free muffins. The self-serve coffee outside while you wait was very nice. We had to wait 30 minutes longer than quoted for a table but otherwise everything was great.

Jasmin Goldstein

This place is amazing. Their gluten free bread option is delicious and huge! Loved it. Always great service at the UTC location!

Kaitlyn L

Went for lunch and sat on the patio. Plenty of gluten free options on the menu, the penne was delicious!

Megan Hill

We had an amazing experience at Barbella! The food was absolutely delicious—everything was cooked to perfection. Our waiter, Art, provided excellent service, staying attentive and making sure we had everything we needed. They also had sooo many gluten-free options, which was a huge plus! The Valentine's decorations outside were adorable and added a charming touch to the atmosphere. We realized after leaving that we forgot to check out the inside, but based on the outdoor decor, I’m sure it was just as lovely. Can’t wait to come back and try more!

Anna B

The best gf breakfast sandwich!

Danielle Claudio

Great inexpensive place for breakfast or lunch with gluten free options! Yum!

Briana Songer

Cute market offering delicious coffee, fresh deli sandwiches, pastries, and artisan/speciality snacks (olives, nuts, cheeses, etc.) Great for picnic or beach food. Also lots of gluten free options! The owners are very funny and warm, which makes this more of a destination when exploring La Jolla Shores.

Pet Detective

Love love love! Great vibe, yummy treats and smoothies! Love their greeters, two Golden Retrievers! Their love and Devotion to their dogs is expressed on the wall of their bathroom with a collage of dog pictures. Love it! I got the date coconut smoothie. It wasn't exactly what I expected but it was still delicious. I also tried gluten free pumpkin bread and that was amazing. Please note that the sign out front does NOT say Seaside Smoothie. It's a little hard to find as it's in the same building as a surf shop.

Lianne Robertson

LOVE this new spot, such a cute coffee shop! Great food, coffee and people! Gluten free options, dog friendly and outdoor seating.

Gina Britt

Nektar Juice Bar | ☑️ Located in La Jolla Village in San Diego California ☑️ Juices | Smoothies | Bowls ☑️ Options for vegan | vegetarian | gluten-free | low-fat | low-sugar ☑️ Sample Item | Toxin Flush™ | Spinach | Parsley | Red apple | Lemon | Ginger ☑️ Free Wifi ☑️ Grab your drink and stroll around the village

Gretchen Olson

Excellent food and service! Many gluten free options for our daughter with celiac.

Valerie Fallon

Great delicious food and caters to gluten free with an option to have fruit for a side instead of fries or chips. Great service too at the bar.