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La Jolla

  • La Jolla Breakfast + Brunch
  • La Jolla Lunch
  • La Jolla Beverages

V-Vegetarian | GF-Gluten free • *Consuming raw or undercooked food may cause foodborne illness. Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy

Fruit & Baked

House Granola (V, GF)
$16.00

Pecans, oats, craisins, fresh fruit, your choice of milk or plain yogurt.

Gluten FreeVegetarian
Fruit Bowl (V, GF)
$15.00

With strawberry creme fraiche | Add house granola: +$2.50

Gluten FreeVegetarian
Coffee Cake (V)
$7.00

With buttermilk, walnuts.

Vegetarian
King Kong Muffin (V)
$8.00

Bran muffin with banana and millet.

Vegetarian
Cinnamon Roll (V)
$9.00

House-made cinnamon roll.

Vegetarian
new!! Matcha Cinnamon Roll
$10.00

House-made cinnamon roll.

Vegetarian
Chocolate Decadence Muffin
$6.50

Vegan + gluten free muffin made with vegan coffee liqueur and flax meal and a rice flour blend.

VeganGluten Free
new!! Gluten Free Snickerdoodle Muffin
$6.00
Vegan
new!! Chipotle Guava Cheese Danish
$8.00
new!! Pumpkin Cheese Danish
$8.00

Ricotta cream cheese blend on a fresh "house made puff pastry" and a pumpkin jam.

new!! Strawberry Cream Danish
$8.00

Ricotta cream cheese blend on a fresh "house made puff pastry" and a strawberry jam.

Maple Glazed Donuts
$8.50

Four maple glazed donuts with chocolate sauce and strawberries.

Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie
$5.50

Griddle

Bananas, strawberries, and blueberries $1.75 each / [GF] bread available

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (V)
$20.00

House recipe lemon ricotta batter, lemon zest.

Vegetarian
Buttermilk Pancakes (V)
$18.00

House recipe.

Vegetarian
Gluten Free Pancake
$18.25

Gluten-free pancake with organic brown rice and sorghum flour.

Gluten Free
Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes (V)
$20.00

Buttermilk pancakes, cinnamon swirl, maple frosting, candied pecans.

Vegetarian
Brioche French Toast (V)
$20.00

A cottage specialty | Can be GF upon request.

Vegetarian
Millionaire Bacon Skewers
$15.00

candied thick-cut bacon

Stuffed French Toast
$22.00

brioche, strawberry compote, fresh mascarpone

Eggs

Egg Whites +$1.00 | Avocado +$2.25

Soy Chorizo Hash (V, GF)
$19.00

Soy chorizo with cilantro, black beans, tomato, green onion, potato and queso fresco on two crispy corn tortillas with eggs any style.

VegetarianGluten Free
Smoked Salmon Hash (V, GF)
$22.50

Sweet potatoes, Cottage potatoes, leeks, bacon, scrambled eggs, peppers, hollandaise, fresh dill, served with a scone.

VegetarianGluten Free
Chilaquiles
$19.00

El Indio tortilla chips, house made guajillo sauce, two eggs - any style, sour cream, pickled red onion, cilantro, queso fresco, black beans

Braised Beef Hash
$21.00

Eggs any style with braised beef, roasted bell pepper, sweet onion, avocado, potato, asparagus, jalapeño crema, heirloom pico.

Vegan Hash (V)
$20.00

boccolini, Okinawan sweet potato, vegan feta, basil, roasted tomato, marinated wild mushrooms, cottage potato, soy chorizo, sweet chili aioli.

Vegetarian

Classics

All can be GF upon request.

All American Breakfast*
$18.50

Two egsg any style, bacon or chicken sausage, served with a scone and cottage potatoes.

Joe's Special*
$19.00

Two egg scramble, chicken sausage, spinach, mushrooms, onions, served with a scone and cottage potatoes.

Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal (V)
$15.50

Steele cut Irish oats with milk, toasted pecans, brown sugar, raisins, banana, and fresh berries.

Vegetarian
Avocado Smash
$18.00/+

Arelys bakery rosemary and olive oil bread topped with fresh avocado and a choice of: burrata, baby tomato, micro basil, and balsamic glaze 18 | cucumber, olive, onion, tomato, feta, and oregano 18 | smoked salmon, red onion, dill, and capers 20 | charred corn, micro cilantro, pickled Fresno Chili, queso fresco, smoked almonds, lime juice , chipotle aioli on Pinsa Bread 18 | Add egg: $3.00

Morning Glory Sandwich
$22.00

Fried egg, bacon, smoked gouda, tomato, arugula, onion, lemon aioli on sourdough served with cottage potatoes | Add avocado: $2.50 • Employee Favorite | Can be GF upon request.

Benedicts

Served with cottage potatoes | Add Avocado +$2.50 | All can be GF upon request.

Eggs Benedict*
$19.50

Poached eggs, Canadian bacon, Hollandaise over an English muffin.

Pork Belly Benedict*
$21.00

Poached eggs, pork belly, sautéed spinach, garlic, Hollandaise, over rosemary olive oil bread.

Mexicali Benedict*(V)
$22.50

Poached eggs, soy chorizo, queso fresco, roasted poblano Hollandaise, over corn cakes.

Vegetarian
Crab & Prosciutto Benedict*
$25.00

poached egg, Indonesian special white crab meat, crispy prosciutto, old bay hollandaise over Arely’s Bakery rosemary olive oil bread

Antojito Benedict*
$23.00

home made sopes with chili braised beef, poached eggs, shredded lettuce, queso fresco, jalapeño crema and heirloom pico, served with black beans instead of potatoes

Eggs La Jolla Benedict
$21.00

poached eggs, Canadian
bacon, balsamic mushrooms, spinach, roasted tomato,
hollandaise, over an English muffin | Since 1992

Omelettes

Can be ordered as a scramble, or frittata, served with cottage potatoes, or scone
EGG WHITES +2 | AVOCADO +2.5 | ORGANIC EGGS AVAILABLE +4
SERVED WITH COTTAGE POTATOES OR SALAD
ALL CAN BE GF UPON REQUEST

Roasted Vegetable (V)
$21.00

asparagus, mushroom, tricolor caulifower, broccoli, chives, brie and cheddar

Vegetarian
Wild Mushroom (V)
$21.00

wild mushrooms, goat cheese, spinach, roasted shallots.

Vegetarian
Southern California
$22.00

bacon, guacamole, cheddar cheese, sour cream.

Build Your Own
$15.00/+

pantry is stocked, tell us what you like!

V-Vegetarian | GF-Gluten free | *Consuming raw or undercooked food may cause foodborne illness. Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy

Salads

new!! Baja Cobb
$25.00

grilled Ribeye, aged cotija cheese, charred corn, applewood smoked bacon, boiled egg, avocado, thin sliced jalapeno, served on romaine, cabbage and arugula tossed in a tomatillo ranch dressing

Chicken & Goat Cheese
$19.00

chicken breast, roasted red bell pepper, candied pecan, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette

Shrimp + Lump Crab
$25.00

mixed greens, hearts of palm, avocado, tomato, lemon basil vinaigrette

Stuffed Avocado
$19.50

tuna, quinoa, onion, carrots, butter lettuce salad, lemon vinaigrette | sub: chicken 6 / shrimp 9 / Mahi 8 / Indonesian Special White Crab 9

Vegan Greek Salad
$23.00

marinated grilled artichoke, kalamata olive, feta cheese, red onion, cherry tomato, cucumber, smoked almonds, chopped romaine, oregano vinaigrette

VegetarianGluten Free

Handhelds

SERVED WITH FRENCH FRIES, GREEN SALAD, OR FRUIT (EXCLUDES TACOS)
PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT MAKING IT GLUTEN FREE

Swagyu Burger*
$24.50

ground wagyu steak blend, cheddar, butter lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, on brioche bun

Cottage Club
$23.00

turkey, avocado, cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, on toasted wheat bread

Caprese Sandwich (V)
$18.50

heirloom tomato, burrata, saba glaze, evoo, on Areley’s Bakery rosemary bread

Vegetarian
Tuna Melt
$21.00

cheddar, tomato, arugula, on toasted sourdough | add avocado + 2.5 | add bacon + 2.5

Cottage Fish or Shrimp Tacos
$23.00

choice of mahi mahi or shrimp (grilled or battered),
cabbage, heirloom pico, slaw sauce, with corn tortillas, served with salad and beans

new!! Lobster Roll
$29.00

parmesan crusted brioche roll stuffed with Pacific lobster tail meat, lemon aioli
and red and green slaw

Milanese Chicken Sandwich
$23.00

crispy fried chicken cutlet, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion,
lemon chipotle aioli, on "bolillo" bread **Employee Favorite!**

Bowls

Chile Lime Shrimp Bowl
$23.00

chile and lime marinated shrimp with quinoa, cucumber, broccolini, tricolor cauliflower, pickled onion, avocado and cilantro

Gluten Free
Salmon Pasta
$25.00

angel hair pasta with salmon, parmesan, roasted and fresh tomato, spinach, garlic, white wine, butter, lemon juice and parsley

Cottage Mac n Cheese
$19.00

cavatappi pasta tossed with bechamel cream sauce, cheddar + american + gouda cheeses, topped with a panko crust

Vegetarian

Sides

Hand sliced ham steak
$7.00
Char-broiled Bilbao chorizo sausage
$8.00

Dessert

Lemon Cheesecake
$7.50

velvety lemon cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and strawberry compote

Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie
$5.50
Maple Glazed Donuts
$8.50

four maple glazed donuts

Bring the Cottage Home

House Roasted Coffee
$18.00/16oz

For the days you’re not here but wish you were,
we now offer our in-house roasted coffee | organic dark roast

Cottage Granola
$14.00/20oz

our infamous house-made granola is available for purchase | shipping available

Coffee Tea Espresso

Beverage subs: Oat milk | Soy | Almond Milk +1

Espresso
$5.75/single
$7.75/double

Cottage Dark roast

Coffee
$5.75

Cottage Dark roast

Cafe au Lait
$6.50

Cottage coffee, steamed milk

Cappuccino
$6.50

Cottage espresso, steamed milk + foam

Cafe Latte
$7.25

Cottage espresso with steamed milk + light foam | Add: vanilla or lavender +.5

Matcha Latte
$8.75

imported Japanese Matcha with steamed milk and light foam

Cottage Mocha
$8.50

Cottage espresso, chocolate, steamed milk + whipped cream

Mexican Mocha
$9.25

Cottage espresso, Mexican chocolate, steamed milk, whipped cream | contains peanuts

Spiced Lavendar Mocha
$9.50

Cottage espresso, Mexican chocolate, lavender syrup | contains peanuts

Mexican Hot Chocolate
$8.00

Mexican chocolate, steamed milk + whipped cream | contains peanuts

Juice Blends

Organic & cold pressed

Defense Up Smoothie
$12.00

Come for the fresh flavor of bright citrus and tropical fruits, and get ready to take on the day with the Vitamin C in this satisfying smoothie - banana, organic juices (orange, pineapple, mango puree, apple, acerola cherry puree) | This has become one of our top sellers as it offers immunity and power-packed Vitamin C!

Green Devotion Juice
$12.00

Greens blended with even more greens – leafy greens, cooling cucumber, and tangy celery to be exact. We think you’ll love the bright, crisp flavor, too | Organic juices (celery, cucumber, spinach, romaine lettuce, kale, lemon, parsley) | Nutrient density is what greens are all about. The healthiest food on the planet. Just power-packed!

Ruby Roots Juice
$12.00

Big flavor plus good-for-you nutrients make this blend of earthy root veggies, sweet apples, cool cucumber, and spicy ginger as delicious as it is nutritious | Organic juices (carrot, apple, beet, cucumber, lemon, ginger) | Root vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals with a kick of powerful ginger!

Vita Berry Smoothie
$12.00

A delicious, vitamin-c rich blend of berries, mango, apple, and orange, sure to make a great day taste even better - banana, organic juices (apple, strawberry puree, raspberry puree, orange, mango puree, acerola cherry puree) Vitamin C packed with a balanced sweet and sour punch!

Fresh Squeezed Juice

Organic & cold pressed

Fresh Squeezed Juice
$10.00

Orange | Tangerine | Watermelon | Grapefruit | Apple | Lemonade

Beers

Stone Delicious IPA
$9.00

San Diego, CA

Pizza Port Swamis IPA
$8.75

San Diego, CA

Societe Bulbous Flowers Hazy IPA
$9.00

San Diego, CA

Corona
$8.00

Mexico

Delirium Tremens
$10.25

Belgium Golden Ale

Coronado Weekend Vibes IPA
$9.25/16 oz

San Diego, CA

Coronado Salty Crew
$8.75

San Diego, CA

Mother Earth Cali Creamin Vanilla Ale
$9.00

San Diego, CA

Rationale (non-alc) Mexican Lager
$8.00

San Diego, CA

Mixed

Lavendar Champagne
$12.75

Champagne, lemon juice, lavender-honey

Watermelon Mojito
$12.75

fermented vodka, lime juice, watermelon juice, mint

Sparkling Ginger Mule
$12.75

fermented vodka, ginger beer, lime juice

Mimosa
$12.75

fresh orange, tangerine, watermelon or grapefruit

Sangria
$12.75

red wine, fresh fruit, simple syrup

Bloody Mary
$12.75

fermented vodka, tomato juice, spices | Add: bacon +$3, shrimp +$5, avocado +$2

Michelada
$12.75

Corona, bloody mary mix

The John Daly
$12.75

fermented vodka, lemon juice and iced tea

White Russian
$12.75

fermented vodka, espresso, cream, vanilla, Mexican chocolate | contains peanuts

Kombucha

Kyla Kombucha
$8.50

passion fruit | orange | guava

White

Pecol
$9.50/Glass
$36.00/Bottle

Pinot Grigio, Italy

Proverb
$10.00/Glass
$39.00/Bottle

Chardonnay, CA

White Haven
$11.50/Glass
$43.00/Bottle

Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

Los Cuernos
$9.00/Can

Chardonnay, CA

Los Cuernos
$9.00/Can

Sauvignon Blanc, CA

Bubbles

Wycliff
$9.00/Glass

Sparkling Wine, CA.

Red

Alamos
$10.00/Glass
$39.00/Bottle

Malbec, Argentina

Wild Child
$12.00/Glass
$24.00/375ml Bottle

Cabernet, CA

Wild Child
$12.00/Glass
$24.00/375ml Bottle

Pinot Noir, CA

Rosé

Fluer De Mer
$11.00/Glass
$44.00/Bottle

Rose, Provence

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