The best Restaurants in La Jolla ranking of January 2025
1398 restaurant menus in La Jolla, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"We got a small coffee cake for my little cousins birthday, the customer service was on point and when we got there they had the cake ready to go. We..."
fortis1
"Got the BBQ pork, custard, and red bean buns, plus some cheese toast. They were all really good, but the bread to red bean ratio was way too much for..."
Helen Cheng
"I feel like all traditional Chinese/Vietnamese bakeries are located in City Heights and I wanted a very specific flavor that 85 degree, Paris..."
My Le
"Good pastries and boba tea selection.
Update: They also make cakes to order for special occasions. I got a Taro cake with Taro cream filling, and..."
Deniz Turkmen
"The best item in the shop is their pate chaud. It is savory puff pastry with a meat filling. It can be found at the cashier counter.
The best thing..."
Karen Yeung
"Really delicious pork bun and curry puff. The pineapple breads is also gorgeous. The bakeries here don’t have a high end look but they are really..."
Lilan Huang
"Got a birthday cake here and it was exactly what I wanted. Vanilla chiffon cake with light frosting and fruit on top. Very very..."
Tristan P
"Just like the bakeries in Chinatown in NYC. A blast of flavor from my childhood. Amazing. Best sponge I've had since I left the east coat. Everything..."
Stephanie Clark
"They have the best tasting pate so in town. Get them fresh and the delicious ground pork is shrouded in a flaky croissant-like crust. And they are..."
Rosa Pagala
"I've only tried the various baked and steamed bao, and they're generally pretty good. My only complaint is that the sweet bao (namely the egg custard..."
Alex C
"This family owned business is a local gem. They specialize in Chinese Vietnamese baked goods including custom cakes. I ordered a taro cake with taro..."
Tram Nguyen
"Very charming, wide selection and reasonable..."
Geo N
"Was from out of town and was my
daughters 1st birthday. We could not find a bakery near our hotel but stumbled onto Tasty Bakery after several closed..."
jjow81
"The star of the show is their Meat Pie (minced pork with onions) baked in a flakey, crispy and delicate dough like a croissant. They sometimes aren't..."
Mikey Bonifacio
"Little bakery great flavors . So fresh and great snacks and cakes. Drinks are good too! Already brought coworkers in! Thank you for being so close to..."
Samantha Meckes
"Excellent curry puffs; that’s what the regulars order, it seems. Great prices..."
Dj Satoda
"I have been going to this place for all my cakes. They are the best. They take care of you like family. Thank you for always having good customer..."
Pearl Balderas
"Delicious, light cakes and pastries. Good boba and French coffee. Nice folks, always a..."
Steve Schwartz
"Love this place use to work right next to it at hobby people been going here for idk like 15 years food is outstanding and the price is just..."
"The workers are always nice and friendly here. Can be a little slow, but when there’s just 1 person working, it’s..."
Ryan Smith
"Just stopped by for a pick me up pumpkin latte and received the best customer serve from Diana. I decided to also purchase a gift card but decided..."
Sapphrina Sanchez- Kopf
"Really busy but the coffee is top..."
Aris Porrazzo
"The barista who was working this evening (Saturday October 1st) was so great! Amazing service and great attitude! Thank..."
Jasmin Goldstein
"Always get good coffee no matter which branch. Healthy snacks. People who serve know their..."
Pamela Nathan
"Its no Seattle Starbucks. But it tastes closer than anywhere..."
anonymoose 0427
"Kind of small but good place, fast service, not too..."
"Great TBA sandwich and specials. Sold out of the Kahlua sliders, so next time. Plus yummy ice cream, two big scoops for $2.50 (great..."
Cassandra Rhone
"What an incredible..."
Tackie Jushinsky
"I found this place tucked back in the corner and I must say I totally dig it. It's not a big store but I like it. I got one of their sandwiches and..."
Charlie Griffin
"Nice Deli and Liquor store in a great Marina setting. Of course this is a great convenience for anyone living in the Marina or visiting the island...."
cmilton111
"Visiting for the week and we found this place. Their deli sandwiches are on a whole nother level of delicious and the customer service is 100% they..."
LadyBugg 420
"Great family owned deli, great place to grab a sandwich and beer and enjoy the great view. Prices vary..."
Bob Clark
"I am super confused with the poor reviews! This place is AMAZING! The owner, the staff, all beyond welcoming! We have a motor yacht in the marina..."
Jessica B
"The best selection of beer and liquor on the island, and a lot of typical convenience items sold here like paper towels, plates, and mini propane..."
Michael Ingerto
"Very nice store. Keeps you from having to drive to Rosecrans to the nearest store when you're staying on Harbor Island. Good selection of beer and..."
Michael Kouris
"Loved my pastrami sandwich, he just forgot to add the pickle for my to go..."
Family Lara
"Always friendly and good..."
John kirkendall
"The only place on the harbor to get affordable drinks and you can drink a few right outside the store on the..."
Jerry Standifer
"FANTASTIC SERVICE , delicious sandwiches. We had lunch there 2 days in a..."
Kerry Guide Dogs for the Blind Gdb
"Super nice folks and an awesome BLT. Worth the time and a nice little..."
Gary Roane
"This place is the bomb!!! A family owned establishment with good food and good vibes. Don't miss..."
"The tortillas here were amazing! Super fresh tacos and really friendly staff! The fish taco and the veggie taco was delicious! I don’t know why you..."
Haley Lesser
"Family owner and run. This place is legit. Amazing tacos and their habanero sauce is..."
Angel Rodriguez
"Cool place and better tacos than ever! I would say best tacos in Birdrock, but I think they are the best tacos in California! Me and the girlfriend..."
Joseph Phillip
"I went for the first time to Cali Street Tacos since I was staying in the motel just a few blocks away. I went in and saw that they had a small menu..."
AA Alvarado
"I've had the 3 rolled tacos, al pastor and carne asada tacos, and French fries. Everything was delicious and fresh tasting, not greasy at all, and..."
Ryan Buono
"Best tacos in San Diego! The homemade corn tortillas rock! You have to try the Cheso if you love cheese..."
Loren Naffziger
"Really good tacos. Make sure to get the ones made with fresh handmade..."
Peter DeMaria
"Great carne asada fries. Add some hot sauce, lime and pico and its perfect. Like the help yourself condiment..."
WH
"Try the Cheso taco, it's the best! And the tacos with the handmade corn tortillas,..."
Richard Alvarado
"Great quality tacos & just the right..."
darae adriano
"Great little place, good simple Mexican food at very reasonable..."
Douglas Parker
"First time here and the prices and all the food i got was amazing, definitely coming here..."
"Excellent local coffee kiosk with good coffee and pretty good food. It's nothing original, but it does what it does do with amazing..."
Dusty Carrier
"Caitlin and isa do a great job here and the coffee is always so good. Definitely my go to place in a la jolla, the mexican mocha is better at..."
Tony Rodriguez
"Really delicious acai bowl that hit the spot..."
Natasha
"This cafe has been wonderful to have right down the street from work. The staff is very welcoming and accommodating. I have enjoyed the açaí bowl..."
Suzanne
"Espresso 7.5/10, atmosphere 7/10, service..."
Allison
"Great local coffee spot. Love their peanut butter/banana toast 😋. Great service as..."
henry cuellar
"Awesome shop to stop by before work. The employees are always friendly, and there's rarely a..."
Dominic Pacheco
"Great latte and fast..."
Scarlett
"Great little street cafe in a very convenient part of La Jolla Village. We have been to every cafe in La Jolla & this is the best you will not be..."
Pouya Golestaneh
"This is such a cozy little coffee shop. The menu is quite simple and once you arrive at the front to order, you are always greeted with such a..."
Marvin Mallari
"This is my go to coffee shop in La Jolla. If you like good coffee and incredible service with a local vibe, you have to go..."
Hitoshi Yuhara
"Best breakfast sandwich ever and excellent coffee. Great service to boot! Skip Starbucks and go..."
molly rae thorkelson
"Great coffee spot in La Jolla. They serve VG Donuts! Couldn't ask for more. And the baristas are super..."
Leonardo Kerkhoven
"Fantastic food , spectacular service , def the coffee shop you want to swing by !!..."
olivia lauster
"Perfect spot after a swim at the La Jolla Cove! Got my breve I am a pastry and I'm good to go for the..."
Andrew Bryan
"love this place! best toast and coffee around the area and customer service on..."
Ahmed Manaseer
"perfect little street cafe in a very convenient part of La Jolla Village. I have been to every cafe in La Jolla and this is the best you will not be..."
Russell Taylor
"The employees are absolute angels! They remember faces and orders and make you feel really cared about and..."
"The yogurt was good. They had a unique flavor of vanilla. They currently don't allow you to get the yogurt yourself. They charge based upon scoops..."
Lee Chan
"We’ve gone here two days in a row after discovering how amazing their açaí bowls are! They açaí is out a frozen yogurt machine so the..."
Brooklyn Clayton
"Great frozen yogurt for a great price. Love the selection. I've walked the strip every night during the summer for the past 3 years. Cashier was very..."
Michael Suggs
"Family owned business with the best Acai bowls I've ever had. Seating area is available inside and out and it's only a block away from the..."
Maverick Mitchell
"Great frozen yogurt flavors. Salted Caramel is my favorite. Very friendly..."
Travis McMahand
"Great quality yogurt. All flavors are good. Plus, location is the best. Grab your yogurt and have it on the beach. I..."
Katia Jordan
"The Fro-Yo was awesome and there were many different flavors as well as toppings. 10/10 would..."
arisg
"Requires a face mask for entry, was nice and let us in past closing time. The yogurt is pretty..."
Claire Mallett (Claire)
"This place had delicious yogurts and a ton of toppings. I was impressed with the quality of the yogurt and how much flavor it..."
Rachel Sanchez
"Yum yum many flavors and toppings a little pricey but definitely worth..."
Brandy Muter
"Typical but good fro yo steps from the beach...didn't try the acai bowl.butlooked..."
Sarah Kennel
"Small but adequate sometimes too many choices is exactly that... Too..."
"Give Max a raise, he deserves it. Whipped up 7 drinks lickity-split and was so nice :) (great hair, too). Max is a 10/10 employee, he deserves that..."
Julia Plantz
"I like this Starbucks. Always friendly and gets the orders..."
Misty L
"So glad it is open again for business! Refreshing and..."
"Ginza in National City is amazing! I thought the same could be said about the one in La Jolla. The only problem is they are a bit too inconsistent..."
Arlene Tan
"Just ate there and I loved it! The 10 ingredients rice special is awesome! Other favorites are the Honey Walnut Shrimp, Teriyakai Chicken, Tempura..."
Filmographer- Tim Hays
"Has been a favorite restaurant for over 13 years; my daughters and I love the Deluxe Bento box especially. Friendly staff, fun to have a place where..."
Megan Bailiff
"They have so many goof seafood platters in here. I particularly love the seafood platter that has so many raw fishes in it. They know their mild..."
Rosemarie Loza
"I always appreciate people who take pride in their work, and strive for excellence. Nice family restaurant. Love the specials, very..."
Michael Russell
"Far better Sushi than available anywhere in P.B. (outside of Ota). BEST service by a wide..."
Christopher de Grasse
"Fast and fresh we love this place before hitting up a..."
"I like this place, they have a large assortment of beers, around 40 probably, bottled and tap beer. They have bar stools, tall tables and small short..."
Fernando Rodriguez
"A beer pub in the Whole Foods Market. They serve a variety of craft beer and ale, as well as ciders. They also serve pub style food, which means..."
Gyan Penrose-Kafka
"Good price for a quick meal and drink, friendly server and always a seat at the..."
Daniel Jimenez
"Great local bar with tons of food options being inside of whole..."
Chris Vilmorin
"Located inside La Jolla's Whole Foods Market,..."
"Always quick to deliver and very kind! They are great at following delivery instructions and the food is always piping hot when it arrives. I..."
xannie schmidt
"Wonderful customer service: especially the delivery driver. He was so courteous, friendly & had a nice smile on his face. Domino's pick a great..."
Araceli Dominguez
"I feel like this place just got it right. They have the right team who ensure quality control in each order along with courteous, timely and friendly..."
OUT FROM NO WEAR
"Good service n I love domino's pizza, so cant complain..."
JOHN GORDON
"Employees were hard at work. Manager greeted me and inquired how the food was. Really nice to have Dominos in an accessible area. Looking forward to..."
Anthony Mack
"The pizza was good and the staff were..."
Tinyadventures32
"Great service, they also have a managers deal thats a large 5 toppings for 10.99 on the carry-out! Thats honestly and outstanding deal and it makes..."
Sonic Boomin
"Friendly staff fast..."
Tabatha
"Plenty of parking even on a weekend due to lockdown. Pizza is the standard Dominos..."
Rajat Prakash
"Nice brand new store right in the heart of La Jolla! Everyone in our family loves..."
"This is a small place on Convoy. I've gone a few times now and I've seen up to 2 employees working. Shaving ice seems to be a somewhat slow, but..."
Lisa Chamberlain
"Born and raised in Hawaii and of course there's Matsumoto's. Since moving here from Hawaii no one came even close to Matsumoto's Shaved Ice until a..."
Pua Makana
"I wanted shaved ice, and found this on near by places. My sister was wondering what I was getting her into. The place was very quiet with just a..."
Tu Lam
"Super soft shaved ice with a ton of flavors! This place is an favorite spot on hot days for..."
Daniel Jenkins
"Awesome place! Try the piña colada shaved ice, soooo good..."
Rosa Larios
"Highly recommend. Looks like a hole in the wall but tastes like..."
"Awesome customer service. The lady in front of me was taking up quite a bit of extra time trying to find out which protein add in was vanilla... The..."
Kathryn Stryker
"For the love of..."
Walid Ali-Ahmad
"Always taste great and the worker was so nice (girl with pink..."
Dana KJ
"Hands down the best frozen yogurt I've ever had. They have a variety of flavors (even some vegan friendly options). My personal favorite is the..."
Camilia Feghali
"Hands down the best frozen yogurt I have had. The Mango flavor is a MUST TRY! The customer service was amazing, quick and friendly! Definitely..."
Joanna Habchi
"If you love frozen yogurt, this is the place. Pinkberry is a classic, the place that made frozen yogurt popular. The quality is great and this..."
George Abichaker
"Got a chocolate banana smoothie that tasted like a milkshake! The guy working was so nice. Thank..."
"The barista made such a good drink, I had to post it. She is super sweet and although she was alone and being the cashier and barista she managed to..."
S A
"The Starbuck's young lady was absolutely amazing. My drink was amazing and she was super helpful explaining the tumbler deals. (Starbucks in..."
Ada J
"Got some Cold Brew. The Starbx is inside Vons. Take the left door. Baristas are friendly and..."
"The cassava cake blew me away! So soft, moist, sweet and indulgent. Every bite was pure heaven. Great customer service and reasonable prices. Salamat..."
Amtullah Warrior
"Located INSIDE Seafood City. Bought this for myself as a birthday present. This was $20 and totally worth it. Loved it. Recommend. Will..."
Vanessa Munoz Mena
"I purchased desserts for holiday party and they were very tasty. fast service and helpful people working there. Will definitely visit..."
Diana Diaz De Leon
"My favorite Filipino bakery! So delicious and so many to choose from. My fav is their puto, kutsinta, pastillas de leche, suman, bilo bilo, and..."
travelari foodies
"This store is located within Sea Food City and has a large selection of Filipino pastries done in the traditional way. My wife is Filipino and says..."
Liam Turley
"All good tasting Filipino desserts etc. Bit pricey now..."
"My brother works at the FedEx near by and stopped by today to grab us Lunch, he ordered us the Tuna sandwich on wheat bread. Just liked it implies in..."
H. JN
"The food here is really good and the lady who makes it makes it with love, she is really nice and deserves the support. Highly recommended..."
Husam Alkhoury
"I haven’t tried anything other than the Tuna Club Sandwich and that was enough to keep me going.
See you next..."
Sal Manriquez
"Nice lady who runs the place. Always greets us and is usually in a good mood. Prices are good and the sandwiches are pretty tasty. I usually get a..."
Heming Diep
"I eat here almost everyday, and I'm never disappointed. Ive tried almost every deli in the area and nobody tops Yummy. The portions are huge and the..."
Mark Rotarius
"I love coming here for lunch, as it's right near my office. The owner is wonderful and very kind, and makes the food fresh to order. Servings are..."
Katherine Sloan
"Went here on a recommendation from a workmate, totally worth it! I got a Tuna Club on Rye w/Pepper Jack and it was delicious. HUGE portions and..."
Chris Brown
"Great food at a good price. Nice lady that owns the..."
Michael Georgievski
"I love small business and this business as as small as it gets. I will support it because they have a great product for great value and a great..."
Brent Holland
"Funny lady working here. Typical deli. Fair food at a fair..."
Michael Jones
"Very cute deli with good food and a nice..."
Kristine Garcia
"Great customer service and donuts are always fresh...."
L D
"Fire breakfast and a great..."
Picos Palas
"I love these great tasting and great prices..."
Adrian Salinas
"Great little deli run by an equally great..."
Chuck Hollands
"Great little place to grab a sandwich or wrap with lots of..."
"Cute, clean and pleasant little shop. The chocolate is SO GOOD. The ice cream is equally delicious. The peanut brittle is scrumptious as well. I very..."
Jenifer Maxwell
"Polite staff, small variety of drinks and ice cream, but many, many delicious chocolates with unique flavors. Also many novelty chocolates to fit the..."
Kim “Kaos” Fletcher
"We had heard that this was a wonderful stop for a treat. It was rainy and we were cold and wet but decided we would brave the cold and get their ice..."
Danelle Dickerson
"I found this shop while getting pastries at the French Gourmet, it's right across the street. Met the owner - they make their own chocolate and it..."
laurie majka
"I have this philosophy where smaller shops are the best shops for their focus on you is optimized while the environment is not as engaged as larger..."
Sir Pandora (the Oldest Anathema)
"Great first experience! The man helping me was so kind and was the kind of person with a happy about life contagious personality. Got the ice cream..."
Mekenzie Rodgers
"My romantic of a boyfriend sent me here during a Valentine's Day scavenger hunt. The chocolates are awesome, and the staff were sweethearts to..."
Annie Sidner
"Staff is always so kind and helpful. Chocolates are delicious! Such a variety. They also package the chocolates up so beautifully! The perfect gift..."
Anne M
"... decadently delicious DARK chocolates ❤️ ..the BEST EVER.. Surpassing European chocolateers. Must stop in during my Mother's Day trip to..."
Lupe Perez
"Was sent their milk and dark chocolate turtles as a gift. They are AMAZING. Will definitely be coming into the store for..."
Jessica Jean
"Great handmade ice cream and chocolate
The key lime ice cream flavor was..."
Arash Kouhi
"The candy is great and that guy working the counter on Mondays and Fridays in the afternoons is a..."
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