For a big weekend brunch, go to The Cottage on Fay Avenue for lemon ricotta pancakes (daily 7:30 to 3). For brunch with the Cove below you, go to Brockton Villa for Coast Toast or Duke’s on weekends. Harry’s Coffee Shop has served diner breakfasts since 1960, and Caroline’s Seaside Cafe has a quieter ocean-view patio.
Where to go
The Cottage: lemon ricotta pancakes and Benedicts at 7702 Fay Ave., daily 7:30 to 3.
Brockton Villa: Coast Toast in a beach cottage above the Cove.
Duke’s La Jolla: weekend brunch 10 to 3 over the Cove.
Harry’s Coffee Shop: a diner since 1960, daily 6 to 3.
Caroline’s Seaside Cafe: an ocean-view patio at Scripps, daily 8 to 3.
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FAQ
Where can I get brunch on a weekday in La Jolla?
The Cottage, Harry’s and Caroline’s serve breakfast daily. Duke’s brunch is weekends only.