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Le Macaron
89/100 (178 ratings)
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Dessert
French
French
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Macarons
Macaroons
French
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
"Nice place. Very friendly owners. And good macaron... what else to ask..."
Pierre Carion
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Duy Duong
"Such a beautifully decorated dessert shop. We tried a few macarons and they were very good. The dark chocolate cake slice was not too heavy and it..."
Hiep Huynh
"This is such a cute shop! The gentleman serving us today was really friendly and welcoming. All the desserts looked amazing! The macarons were really..."
Frank O'Connor
"This page is small but cute! After walking around the cove we walked by this place and decided to go in! The deserts were all so interesting and they..."
Daniela Alvarado
"Deeeeelicious macarons and the wonderful staff helped us pick out some delicious flavors. The sweets tasted very authentic and very high quality. 5..."
Raquelle Harris
"Perfect texture, consistency, and quality ingredients = LOVE! We had the eclair, several sweets, and gelato - all..."
Randy Noxon
"First tried Le Macaron at an event in Los Angeles a few years ago. I was thrilled to find out that the owner was opening this location up a few..."
xannie schmidt
"These guys are so friendly and there deserts are amazing! Clem is one of the friendliest people I've ever met. We will definitely be..."
Evan Bambrick
"Best macarons I had. Very clean facility, super friendly service. Lots of flavors to choose from. Definitely worth a visit. Parking can be a bit..."
Husaini Syed
"Le Macaron looked good but was closed So we went next door to El Avocado. Great vegetarian and vegan foods. Also ice cream, beer($2 beer happy hour!)..."
Vincent Felice
"Good selection of macaron and ice cream. I preferred the macarons to the ice cream, but both were fine. Pleasant service. Will likely be back to try..."
Niaz Nafea
"The best macarons I've ever had! Lots of other pastries as well, even gluten free choices! Highly..."
Kristi Gulley
"Great atmosphere, friendly service, tasty pastries, delicious coffee, and cute french trinkets/souvenirs! Would definitely go back once we visit La..."
Jacqueline Gibbons
"Quality macarons, very very good. Not like the nonsense you get most places with crispy stale shells etc. The macarons here have great texture and..."
Brett Endless
"Love this place! All the macarons are gf. The staff is very polite and the prices are very reasonable. Try all the..."
liz Suckley
"The best opera cake in town! Very welcoming and friendly staff...."
Anthony C
"Best mango sorbet I've had! Delicious macarons as well, they even tasted good after being packed in a bag on a six hour..."
Megan Finelli
Marche
89/100 (241 ratings)
Restaurants
French
"We absolutely luv a nice, casual French bistro experience and Bistro du Marché didn’t disappoint! Our server, Tomas was excellent, definitely knew..."
F'burg Foodie
"From the escargot, onion soup, to the profiteroles everything was excellent and superior. The staff provides a great description of the featured..."
luvtub_ca
"Found this little gem when I was scrambling to find a good restaurant for my husband's birthday while we were in town doing a work thing...."
Vanessa Maldonado
"One of the best dining experiences I've ever had, outstanding all..."
Chris Fasick
"Went for dinner on Monday night with some friends. This is probably the best French food I have had in San Diego (which honestly is not saying much)...."
steve moses
"Always wonderful food and excellent wine menu! Just had dinner here again last night for the first time since Covid wrecked havoc on everyone's..."
Stephanie Mason
"Unreal food! Fresh ingredients, delicious- absolutely delish! Highly recommended. We ordered salad de tomate, burrata, basil & olives for a starter...."
Mila Altman
"France in the middle of La Jolla! How lucky we are ? Amazing bartender , unbelievable service and food ? Crisp French bread , shrimp appetizer,..."
Kate Novizka
"I and my friend dined in at this lovely restaurant for the first time for their tasting menu, and we absolutely loved every single bite of each dish,..."
Rick Sam
"EXCELLENT cuisine. Authentic French. Great ambiance. Reasonable prices. Steak Tatar was magnificent. Escargot was delicious. Smoked salmon first..."
Fr John Trigilio
Elixir Espresso & Wine Bar
87/100 (256 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Coffee & Tea
Vegan Options
Cafe
European
Wine Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
French
French
Italian
Wine Bar
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Ice Cream
Gelato
Crepes
Café
Italian
French
Wine Bar
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Discover
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Lunch
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Cheap Eats
"Overall a 4.5. The pastries were warmed up and served with proper cutlery. The wood tables/chairs/stools were really comfortable to sit at. There..."
Nina V
"Coffee was great and I loved the space. I Got oat milk latte with lavender syrup. Service was..."
Ido Simyoni
"This place is amazing. Truly a secret hole in the wall, everyone needs to try, The food, the coffee, and even the desserts is truly a work of..."
J Q
"01-07-2023 Ordered: -Oatmeal Mocha (don’t remember the price)— first time having oatmeal milk. Going forward will order my hot drink with oatmeal..."
Sue Duong
"This place is delicious. The decaf mocha coffe was so good. I had bri bites with pear on toast. It was filling I thought they would be tiny. The..."
Gina Britt
"Came by on a Sunday afternoon after noticing the sign while we were walking around. Nice courtyard area. Got a cup of oat mocha and a bag of beans...."
Deniz Turkmen
"Iced Venetia coffee was delicious not to sweet but good enough, nice area to sit..."
Sonia villegas
"I ordered a latte and a tiramisu. The tiramisu is a 2/5 super dry and hard to eat cake. Not what I was expecting. The latte was a 4/5, good..."
Ashley Mendez
"Excellent food, friendly service, and a quiet hidden location makes this one of our favorite places in La Jolla. The only challenge is finding nearby..."
Walid Hamdy
"Cool coffee shop in a great location. ordered 3 drinks: double espresso, skim latte and soy latte. Espresso was dark and smooth with nice crema - 5..."
Eric
"Unbelievable coffee. Gluten free and vegan options for donuts and other delicacies that somehow taste even better than the “real” thing. Friendly..."
Travis Rigas
"We came to Elixir looking for a coffee shop to get some studying down in a relaxing environment. Upon entry, Elixir in La Jolla has 4 small tables..."
Brandon Locke
"Worked from here and it was quiet and not busy at all which was surprising because the service was great, wifi was good and I really enjoyed the..."
Nathan Goobie
"Wherever I go I always look for the best cup of coffee. Elixir coffee in La Jolla, southern California is one of the best cups of coffee I have..."
Birgit Solvsten D'Alpoim Guedes
"Absolutely incredible matcha latte. Love it. I also liked the way the store is formatted, half inside half..."
Zihan Cai
"I love coffee but I have my favorite capuccino and is here. But is not a regular capuccino, is premium coffee bean, the perfect knowledge to how to..."
Crissy Leen
Michele Coulon Dessertier
86/100 (185 ratings)
Dessert
Bakeries
European
French
Cafe
French
European
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Café
Café
European
French
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"I eat chocolate daily. I am forever searching for the chocolate desert that can satisfy my craving for something sublime. This is only the second..."
Robyn Blackfelner
"Michele Coulon Dessertier created delicious and beautiful desserts for our 'Dancers & Dessert' event Friday at San Diego Ballet! All of our guests..."
Lynn Sundfor McPherson
"Must try.. Loved the place.. Felt right at home and everyone is really nice and helpful.. Looking forward to my next..."
Hilario Torres
"Thank you so much for our Peanut Butter and Jelly Wedding Cake! You hit this one right out of the park! We were SO pleased with your creation. Having..."
Serina Monique Payan Hazelwood
"Perfect cakes for special occasions. Michele customized a cake for my parent's golden 50th wedding anniversary: the end result was stunning! Our..."
Michael Tang
"We stopped to have a light lunch: I opted for the quiche lorraine and salad which was very tasty and my wife opted for the soup and salad combo. We..."
Vincent Joseph
"I came by to pick up a small cake and decided to get the white chocolate fruit tart. It was delicious! Everything here is pricy, but if you value the..."
Melissa Chu
"I’ve only been here once and I liked it, the place is really cute. I ordered a slice of orange cake with praline, a little expensive $10. It was..."
Monica Sanchez
"We have been coming here for years to pick up pre-ordered birthday cakes for family. We have worked out way through all the different flavors. ..."
Denise Tung
"Best cake ever! My wife and I had Michele and her team at Dessertier bake our wedding cake and we couldn’t have been more please. First off, the..."
Timothy Voss
"On Saturdays Michele makes the best cinnamon rolls one can hope to find, and she will make cinnamon raisin rolls by order in numbers of 6, even..."
zeke woolley
"So yummy i forgot to take pictures :) The staff is so friendly. I was unsure what to get but they talked it through with me. The lemon bar was tangy,..."
Rafeena Ally
"Best cakes in all of San Diego 🍰 My family has been getting the Gateau Aileen for the past 25years!!! Simply the best Expensive, but..."
Johana C
"OMG! All their desserts are exquisite and delicious. It's almost like they're one of a kind. You can't go wrong no matter what you pick. We met the..."
Jorge Lieras
"For the past 10 years we've traditionally been using Michele for birthday occasions. We had a party of 30 people and bought two big cakes (and it was..."
Greg Romero
"This place was recommend by our wedding planner and it was perfect!! The person we coordinated with to pick up samples was incredibly nice, the cake..."
Megan Ameng
"We went to Michelle Coulon for macarons for our wedding. We were looking for a custom color and design and went all over San Diego. Only here could..."
Danielle Koren
"One of the best bakeries in San Diego. The Gateau Aileen and the Almond Cake w/ Apricot Buttercream Filling was..."
Andrew Lazar
"Michele Coulon designed and baked the most beautiful and delicious cake I have ever tasted at a wedding (and I have been to many weddings). Her cake..."
Bev Pundsack
"I've never ordered a cake from here but have gotten many bite size treats which are all fantastic. My favorite is her banana cake which is super..."
Cindy Leon
"Michele Coulon never disappoints! Her cakes are delicious and she is very creative and talented with theme specific cakes. Her designs and flavors..."
Debra Spencer
"Utter Decadence...I was a Pie Lover before I tried Michelle Coulon, totally hooked...Whatever the Season, Whatever the Reason...it is not complete..."
LEISA ALLEN
"Unbelievable good cake! Ordered six different ones for a special party and each one was excellent. My favorites were the banana and the lemon with..."
David Lyons
Cafe Solange
84/100 (96 ratings)
Restaurants
French
"A surprise encounter. Missed another popular restaurant's reservation, then walked by this one where only a few patrons were having dinner. The owner..."
Tianlong You
"Wow, where do I start......This place is premium grade!! The ambience, food and presentation are very enjoyable, and our waitress catered to our..."
Lady Grey
"The patio seating area is comfortable and sunny. The service was outstanding, fast and very polite. My food was delicious. I ordered the fish taco..."
David Teafatiller
"In being right bight the ocean Cafe Solange has a wonderful Parisian atmosphere; it's laid back and relaxed. This place is wonderful for lunch,..."
Natasha Grim
"I love this place!!! I am a local neighbor and frequent this restaurant! Breakfast is out of the world! Pancakes with banana and granola are..."
Shahar Compton
"The fact that this place accepts dogs on their patio was enough to bring me in. But the food will keep me coming back every morning that I'm hungry..."
Rupert Goldman
"Their Hollandaise sauce is soooo good! Breakfast is served all day which is a huge plus. For lunch, all of their salads have awesome homemade..."
Zoie Wilson
"I highly recommend this restaurant. I always stop here in the mornings on my way to the beach - their pastries are to die for, and their coffee is..."
Skyler Dougherty
"I was thinking of going out to dinner tonight. I told my friend about your restaurant for a possibility of a place to go for dinner . I know the..."
Cassie Zaenger
"Thus review is for the coffee abd bakery. Such great baked goods! And my girlfriend wanted a vegan sandwich that wasnt on the menu and the owner..."
Frank Duarte
"Working next door at SDBK allows me to come here fairly often. They have awesome breakfasts and lunches and always have a chill and friendly..."
Kyle Zick
"Amazing breakfast… Try the veggie volcano breakfast, it's out of this world. And the management will do whatever it takes to make sure that you are..."
Ryan Steinolfson
"Great coffee and pastries! We came here hearing abt the great reviews. Unfortunately we came after they closed (after 3pm). But Christian, was really..."
Henry Tan
"Café Solange is a very cute little place. The chocolate croissants are to die for actually the best in San Diego hands down. The lattes are..."
Amy Rutgard
"As close to Nice, France as you will get in the USA. Excellent food, super service and nice selection of pastries. Our favorite breakfast place in LA..."
Kevin Brown
"i work at sdbk right down r=the street these guys have great quality food at a low price with fresh handpicked fish and great brews on tap! come and..."
devin di stefano
"Really excellent!! If in San Diego it's worth the trip out to Cafe Solange in La Jolla for breakfast. Friendly staff and excellent food. You won't be..."
Robert Kavanagh
"The Diva yoginis had lunch after our beach walk here and had great..."
micki papini
Elixir Espresso Bar
84/100 (354 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
French
Italian
Lunch
Brunch
"Overall a 4.5. The pastries were warmed up and served with proper cutlery. The wood tables/chairs/stools were really comfortable to sit at. There..."
Nina V
"Coffee was great and I loved the space. I Got oat milk latte with lavender syrup. Service was..."
Ido Simyoni
"This place is amazing. Truly a secret hole in the wall, everyone needs to try, The food, the coffee, and even the desserts is truly a work of..."
J Q
"01-07-2023 Ordered: -Oatmeal Mocha (don’t remember the price)— first time having oatmeal milk. Going forward will order my hot drink with oatmeal..."
Sue Duong
"This place is delicious. The decaf mocha coffe was so good. I had bri bites with pear on toast. It was filling I thought they would be tiny. The..."
Gina Britt
"Came by on a Sunday afternoon after noticing the sign while we were walking around. Nice courtyard area. Got a cup of oat mocha and a bag of beans...."
Deniz Turkmen
"Iced Venetia coffee was delicious not to sweet but good enough, nice area to sit..."
Sonia villegas
"I ordered a latte and a tiramisu. The tiramisu is a 2/5 super dry and hard to eat cake. Not what I was expecting. The latte was a 4/5, good..."
Ashley Mendez
"Excellent food, friendly service, and a quiet hidden location makes this one of our favorite places in La Jolla. The only challenge is finding nearby..."
Walid Hamdy
"Cool coffee shop in a great location. ordered 3 drinks: double espresso, skim latte and soy latte. Espresso was dark and smooth with nice crema - 5..."
Eric
"Unbelievable coffee. Gluten free and vegan options for donuts and other delicacies that somehow taste even better than the “real” thing. Friendly..."
Travis Rigas
"We came to Elixir looking for a coffee shop to get some studying down in a relaxing environment. Upon entry, Elixir in La Jolla has 4 small tables..."
Brandon Locke
"Worked from here and it was quiet and not busy at all which was surprising because the service was great, wifi was good and I really enjoyed the..."
Nathan Goobie
"Wherever I go I always look for the best cup of coffee. Elixir coffee in La Jolla, southern California is one of the best cups of coffee I have..."
Birgit Solvsten D'Alpoim Guedes
"Absolutely incredible matcha latte. Love it. I also liked the way the store is formatted, half inside half..."
Zihan Cai
"I love coffee but I have my favorite capuccino and is here. But is not a regular capuccino, is premium coffee bean, the perfect knowledge to how to..."
Crissy Leen
Green Door Cafe
83/100 (368 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Cafe
French
French
British
British
Indian
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Salad
Sit down
Café
British
Indian
French
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is my new favorite San Diego restaurant! It has delicious, organic, healthy, vegan food and such a beautiful atmosphere! I love the outdoor..."
Carolyn Matini
"I had the buffet, & it was superb! I love the bird salt & pepper shakers on the tables too, as well as the lovely patio dining area, & let’s not..."
Christine Marie Tringali
"This restaurant is a treasure hidden in the village! We love the food and adore the..."
Peggy Perham Khayamian
"Excellent lunch here today...happy healthy cuisine...excellent service...charming atmosphere...a hidden gem in downtown la..."
Kathryn Anthony
"Great place, great music and great service. The food was excellent and I hope to catch the next live-music..."
Marcelo Almeida
"Love it! My new favorite spot! Such a variety including some options with locally sourced eggs and..."
Conejita Roldan
"Super food, well served ,in a very pleasant atmosphere..."
Al Lawrence
"Wow! What a find! Great food, atmosphere and friendly service. A huge selection of vegan food, this 100 percent plant-based eatery is surely one for..."
James Bray
"It's a 3.5 stars overall. We ordered a salad and sandwich/soup combo. While tasty, I would not able to say that the food was amazing or exceptional...."
Nina V
"Martin and Green Door Cafe have a special place in my heart! The entire experience is lovely at this restaurant. They have creative menu items, a..."
Lizzy Lukrich
"It was really cute and the food was pretty good. We only went for happy hour and had some drinks and tapas. Place was quiet but the patio is super..."
Sara Valderrama
"It was cool for a first time visit. I was the only customer there at 7pm on a Saturday which was odd. Especially for this area. The food was good. I..."
Brett McMaster
"We had the Pesto Panini and the Full Tank sandwich. Both plates had a cup of Tomato Basil soup with them. Such wonderful and fresh amazing food with..."
Lisa Ohman
"Free wifi, comfy outdoor seating for studying / coffee date. Very pricey, price doesn’t match taste of food. Food is good , they’re French toast..."
Gabriela Marcial
"Best vegan food! Yum 10/10 recommend everything is so delicious I love the salads that come with most entrees too! Soooo good I cannot recommend this..."
Kira Diaz
"Super underrated vegan restaurant with AMAZING food. I was originally going to get some food from Trilogy, right nextdoor, but happened to read the..."
Shannan Leitner
"Do yourself a big favor. Eat here ASAP. Martin is a great chef, genius, vegan and GF local produce and absolutely stunning food NOT to mention he is..."
Richard Tiland
Bistro Du Marche
82/100 (351 ratings)
Restaurants
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
European
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Duck
Risotto
Profiteroles
Halibut
Foie gras
Beef
Escargot
Duck Confit
Confit
Salad
Fish
Crab
Pork
Scallops
European
French
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"We had the best dessert ever! The staff was very attentative. The food was well presented. The only thing I would change is to dim the light and put..."
Jurate Elena
"A wonderful French restaurant to discover on La Jolla, highly recommend..."
Franck Vega
"Excellent food, good service, lovely decor. Portions are small but delicious. Pricey. Would return for a special..."
Marie Teehan
"Great food, beautiful atmosphere and amazing..."
Dillon Smith
"Great spot to hang out, I've been grabbing great snacks and maybe a little too much rosé there on more than one occasion ��� I'll be back..."
Tony Cohen
"Fabulous afternoon lunch. One of my favorite La Jolla..."
Michelle Dickerhoof
"Food was awesome and service was amazing..."
Brenda Sgambati
"We absolutely luv a nice, casual French bistro experience and Bistro du Marché didn’t disappoint! Our server, Tomas was excellent, definitely knew..."
F'burg Foodie
"From the escargot, onion soup, to the profiteroles everything was excellent and superior. The staff provides a great description of the featured..."
luvtub_ca
"Found this little gem when I was scrambling to find a good restaurant for my husband's birthday while we were in town doing a work thing...."
Vanessa Maldonado
"One of the best dining experiences I've ever had, outstanding all..."
Chris Fasick
"Went for dinner on Monday night with some friends. This is probably the best French food I have had in San Diego (which honestly is not saying much)...."
steve moses
"Always wonderful food and excellent wine menu! Just had dinner here again last night for the first time since Covid wrecked havoc on everyone's..."
Stephanie Mason
"Unreal food! Fresh ingredients, delicious- absolutely delish! Highly recommended. We ordered salad de tomate, burrata, basil & olives for a starter...."
Mila Altman
"France in the middle of La Jolla! How lucky we are ? Amazing bartender , unbelievable service and food ? Crisp French bread , shrimp appetizer,..."
Kate Novizka
"I and my friend dined in at this lovely restaurant for the first time for their tasting menu, and we absolutely loved every single bite of each dish,..."
Rick Sam
"EXCELLENT cuisine. Authentic French. Great ambiance. Reasonable prices. Steak Tatar was magnificent. Escargot was delicious. Smoked salmon first..."
Fr John Trigilio
Cafe La Rue
70/100 (285 ratings)
Restaurants
French
Cafe
European
French
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
European
Cafe
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Salad
Crab
Burger
Sit down
French
Bar
Pub
Café
European
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Live Music
Reservations
Accepts Discover
Valet Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"Delicious brunchWe had the blue crab omelet and the lobster eggs Benedict and both were very good with abundant quantity of fish. The..."
Mitali Adlakha
"Went for happy hour. DELICIOUS wine and food! The caesar salad was AMAZING! It is a quaint spot and the service was very good. Low key and excellent..."
Mayra Singh
"Sundays are our lazy sleep-in days. By 1pm, the hunger inside was roaring for us to DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! San Diego Restaurant Week had just started..."
Lynn Le
"We were pleasantly surprised to discover this pleasant cafe in the heart of La Jolla at the legendary La Valencia Hotel. San Diego Superstar Chef..."
Jolee Pink
"Ate this morning brunch down by pool. The cabana guy was very nice and service was very good. The food was good the salmon hash was excellent with..."
Vrocket
"Breakfast is superb. Small portions but really affordable. Staff is very nice (William W) and hospitable. Will surely visit..."
Nadine A.
"I’m not sure if it is a part of the hotel. it’s on the higher side for price. Food was really good though. There was only one server when we came..."
Brian P
"The service here was great and so was the food. There is both outside and inside dining and the atmosphere is most definitely on par with French..."
Nicholas Ward
"Brussel sprouts and $10 champagne on Wednesday night. If you're not vegetarian, grab half dozen oysters for $9. They have deals every night. Quiet,..."
Lenko Sabitic
"Had a wonderful lasagna, and for a reasonably good price considering it was La Jolla. Mia was our server and she was terrific. For desert a..."
Marc Brown
"Really nice place. Really quaint. You really have to look out for this place or you'll walk right by it! Great food and super friendly employees...."
The Future Is Cheap Now
"A great place to have lunch, I loved the Wedge Salad with Salmon and the Duck Fries. Great service and delicious..."
Roberto Islas Gleason
"Excellent restaurant. We sat at the bar and the bartender was friendly and knowledgeable. We had the French dip and the crab cake BLT and they were..."
Colette Warde
"This restaurant is doubtless one of the most attractive place in the area. Always when I come there I am incredibly pleased. They always keep their..."
Ray Oconnell