
Living Room Coffeehouse La Jolla
Known For
- •Sicilian Muffuletta - large, shareable sandwich
- •Baba Ganoush and dips platter
- •Truffle Fries
- •Chai Tea Latte
Insider Tips
Best Time
Weekday mornings for quiet, before 2:00; Friday evenings for live music, reserve ahead.
Ideal For
Pro Tip
If you want a table to eat rather than work, arrive before 2:00; reserve for Friday night performances.
Living Room Coffeehouse feels lived-in in the best way. You walk in to vinyl-backed chairs, low lamps and a playlist that shifts from mellow jazz to the opening chords of the Friday-night acoustic set. Food arrives like it has an opinion: a Sicilian muffuletta built for sharing, baba ganoush that is smoky and unapologetically creamy, truffle fries that snap and then surrender. The baristas pull bright espresso and a chai latte that people come back for. Afternoons after 2:00 are a laptop battleground, students and freelancers crowding every table with chargers and earbuds. Come on a Friday evening and the place becomes a living room with a stage, reservations suddenly sensible. Service can be friendly and casual, sometimes stretched thin on busy nights, and there is a kiosk by the door that will hand you your tiny paper number like a talisman.
Price Level
$
Website
www.livingroomcafe.comContact
+1 858-459-1187
Outdoor Seating
Reservations Available
Live Music
Sports Viewing
Hours
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Drifter Insights
Major destination with tourist appeal
TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#20 of 1400)
Popular With
Tourist Awareness
TripAdvisor: #20 of 1,400 Places to Eat in La Jolla
- Good for watching sports
- Features live music
- Outdoor seating available
- Reservations accepted