The Cottage La Jolla Menu

The Cottage La Jolla in La Jolla, CA, offers a delightful New American Breakfast & Brunch experience. With a diverse menu featuring dishes like Soy Chorizo Hash, Eggs Benedict, and a variety of omelets, this restaurant caters to a range of tastes and dietary preferences. The cozy and casual atmosphere, along with attentive service, adds to the overall dining experience. Customers have praised the friendly staff, ample seating options, and delicious food offerings. Notable dishes include the Soy Chorizo Hash, Stuffed Avocados, and Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes. Whether you're looking for a hearty breakfast or a leisurely brunch, The Cottage La Jolla is a must-visit spot. Don't miss out on their unique flavors and generous portion sizes.

Breakfast - Eggs

Soy Chorizo Hash

Soy chorizo with cilantro, black beans, tomato, green onion, potato and queso fresco on 2 crispy com tortillas with eggs any style.

$18.00

Baja Chicken Hash

Poached eggs, chicken sausage, cottage potatoes, peppers, corn, hollandaise, scallions served in corn tortilla cups.

$15.25

Monterey Scramble

Scramble with bacon, cheddar cheese, green chilie, pico de gallo, black beans, served with cottage potatoes and a side of corn tortillas.

$18.00

Smoked Salmon Hash

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

$21.00

Chilaquiles

Tortilla chips, house made guajillo sauce, 2 eggs any style, sour cream, red onion, cilantro, Cotija, black beans, served with cottage potatoes.

$17.75

Braised Beef Hash

scrambled egg, braised beef, roasted bell pepper, sweet onion, avocado, potato, asparagus, pico de gallo, mild jalapeno cream sacue

$19.00

Eggs Benedict

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

$17.00

Eggs la Jolla

Poached eggs, Canadian bacon, balsamic mushrooms, spinach, roasted tomato, hollandaise - over an English muffin.

$19.25

Wild Mahi Mahi Benedict

Wild mahi mahi (blackened option) on toasted sourdough on poached egg, avocado, hollandaise, and pico de gallo

$19.50

Pork Belly Benedict

Poached eggs, pork belly, sauteed spinach, garlic.

$19.25

Mexicali Benedict

Poached eggs, soy chorizo, Cotija cheese, roasted poblano hollandaise - over corn cakes.

$19.25

Antojito Benedict

House-made sopes with chili braised beef, black beans, poached egg, shredded lettuce, queso fresco, jalapeno crema and pico de gallo.

$20.00

Crab and Prosciutto Benedict

poached egg, crispy prosciutto, Indonesian Blue Crab with "Old Bay" hollandaise on rosemary and olive oil bread

$23.50

Breakfast - Benedicts

Breakfast - Omelet

Roasted Vegetable Omelet

Brainbow cauliflower, broccoli, chives, cheddar and brie cheese.

$19.00

Braised Beef Omelet

Braised beef, bell pepper, wild mushroom, sweet red onion and smoked Gouda.

$18.00

Wild Mushroom Omelet

Wild mushrooms, goat cheese, spinach, roasted shallots.

$19.50

Southern California Omelet

Bacon, guacamole, cheddar cheese and sour cream.

$19.50

Wild Shrimp Omelette

wild caught shrimp, poblano chili, shaved asparagus, lemon zest, cheddar and jack cheese, roasted bell pepper sauce

$23.50

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

House recipe lemon ricotta batter, lemon zest.

$19.00

Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes

Buttermilk pancakes, cinnamon swirl, maple frosting, walnuts.

$18.00

Stuffed French Toast

Brioche, strawberry compote, mascarpone.

$19.75

Buttermilk Pancakes

House recipe.

$17.25

Brioche French Toast

Cottage specialty.

$18.00

Breakfast - Griddle

Breakfast - Classics

All American Breakfast

2 eggs any style, bacon or chicken sausage, served with a scone and cottage potatoes.

$16.50

Joe's Special

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

$18.00

Avocado Smash

Sadie rose bakery rosemary and olive oil bread topped with fresh avocado and a choice of: mozzarella pearls and baby tomato or bacon and basil, cucumber, olive, onion, tomato, feta and oregano. Add egg for an additional charge.

$17.25

Morning Glory Sandwich

Fried egg, bacon, smoked Gouda, tomato, arugula, onion, lemon aioli on sourdough served with cottage potatoes.

$19.00

Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal

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

$14.00

Fresh Scone

Baked fresh daily.

$4.00

Fruit Bowl

Comes with strawberry creme fraiche. Add house granola for an additional charge. Vegan, gluten free.

$15.00

Breakfast - Fruit & Baked

Lunch - Starters

Ahi Nachos

Seared ahi, wonton chips, Asian vegetables, ginger vinaigrette, wasabi cream.

$18.00

Capellini Crab Cakes

Pan seared lump crab, Old Bay aioli.

$18.50

Guacamole & Chips

Served with pico de gallo.

$15.00

Frito Misto

Fried calamari tubes and tentacles, shrimp, zucchini, haricot verts, chipotle aioli.

$16.00

Baked Brie

Brie cheese baked and topped with roasted tomato, spinach and mushrooms with toasted crostini.

$13.00

Cottage Fish Tacos

Corn tortilla, mahi mahi, roasted corn salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole and jalapeno crema (grilled or battered).

$19.00

Pork Belly Quesadilla

flour tortilla stuffed with slow roasted pork belly, cheddar, Monterey Jack, fajita pepper medley, pico de gallo and jalapeno crema on side

$17.00

Soy Chorizo & Papas Taco

Corn tortillas, soy chorizo, roasted sweet potato, fajita peppers, fresh cilantro and tomatillo salsa served with black beans.

$16.50

Lunch - Tacos

Lunch - Salads

Ahi Salad

Mixed greens, ahi tuna, hard boiled egg, red potato, tomato, onion, Kalamata olive, capers, haricot verts, lemon vinaigrette.

$20.00

Salmon Romaine Wedge Salad

Grilled salmon, romaine hearts, baby tomato, avocado, cucumber yogurt sauce, white wine vinaigrette.

$20.00

Chicken and Goat Cheese Salad

Chicken breast, roasted red bell pepper, candied walnuts, goat cheese with balsamic vinaigrette.

$17.75

Shrimp & Lump Crab Salad

romaine hearts, baby tomato, avocado, cucumber yogurt sauce, white wine vinaigrette.

$23.50

Stuffed Avocado Salad

Quinoa, onion, lemon vinaigrette, carrots, butter lettuce salad, tuna salad.

$18.50

Milanese Chicken Sandwich

Crispy fried chicken cutlet, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, lemon chipotle aioli, on "bolillo" bread.

$19.75

Grass Fed Burger

Grass fed beef, smoked Gouda, arugula, onion, bacon & roasted tomato jam, zesty aioli on a brioche bun.

$16.00

Tuna Melt

Cheddar, tomato, bacon, on toasted sourdough. Add avocado for an additional charge.

$18.50

Caprese Sandwich

Ciabatta bread, fresh tomato, mozzarella, basil and balsamic aioli.

$15.25

Cottage Club Sandwich

Turkey, avocado, cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on toasted multigrain.

$19.00

Crab Cake Melt

Crispy crab cakes, tomato, red onion, avocado, garlic aioli, havarti, on toasted sourdough.

$23.50

Lunch - Bread

Lunch - Bowls

Chile Lime Shrimp Bowl

Chilie and lime marinated shrimp with quinoa, cucumber, roasted com, avocado and cilantro.

$23.50

Wild Mushroom Ravioli

Spinach and ricotta filled ravioli with a wild mushroom cream sauce.

$19.25

Salmon Pasta

Angel hair pasta, wild cojo salmon, roasted tomato, spinach, garlic, white wine, butter, lemon juice

$20.00