Sugar and Scribe
7660 Fay Ave UNIT I, La Jolla, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked into charming La Jolla, this café-bakery hybrid strikes an enviable balance between Instagram-worthy aesthetics and genuinely excellent food, with a soft pink-and-green California palette that feels both iconic and inviting. Their kitchen shines brightest at brunch, where standouts like the Blueberry Love Pancakes and Wild Mushroom Truffle Toast deliver real culinary care, while the baristas craft a stellar chai that's worth ordering alongside your coffee. The no-reservation policy keeps it refreshingly casual despite its popularity, and the warm service—particularly from longtime staff who actually seem to enjoy being there—makes it feel less like a trendy spot and more like a beloved neighborhood gathering place.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Instagram-worthy setting, tables, tableware, and food. The Blueberry Love Pancakes were some of the best pancakes we've ever had, and the Wild Mushroom Truffle Toast was well-loved at our table! (Not recommended if you don't love truffle! 🤣) We also enjoyed the Steak and Eggs…
Hands down one of the best places I have eaten. I was a little hesitant to visit bc there were no reservations, but even at prime-time brunch hour (11am-ish), there was no wait for three people. I’m sure if you have a larger party, that might be different. The place was…
Very cute and Californian color palette of pink and green. Iconic and pleasant. Our server Tim was very nice and we had a good conversation. We tried their latter and chai. I loved the chai! Tried their blueberry pancakes and their spicy sunrise skillet which came with sourdough…
I love this place and visit often. The servers are always wonderful; the indoor staff and baristas can be hit or miss. One thing that stood out this time was the indoor seating. I called earlier that week about seating for our company holiday brunch, I was told indoor seating…
I grew up in La Jolla, so I’ve been coming to this shopping center for decades and remember growing up that my mom and all her friends would go to The Cottage across the street, it was always popular with the La Jolla moms. Sugar and Scribe being a new addition to the La Jolla…
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