Rosemary and Thyme Cafe
1475 University Ave, San Diego, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked away like a secret garden, this San Diego cafe creates an enchanting outdoor terrace surrounded by lush greenery that feels like a peaceful escape from the bustling city. The vibe here is distinctly unhurried and welcoming—whether you're lingering over traditional specialty coffee, enjoying their surprisingly excellent brunch fare like chorizo burritos, or bringing the whole family for a leisurely Saturday morning. Reviewers consistently praise the attentive service and relaxed atmosphere that makes this hidden gem perfect for meeting friends or simply settling in for a slow, restorative coffee experience.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
We absolutely Loved this place! It’s tucked in the back past some other businesses, but it is a gem. We came on a Saturday morning and there was vibey music, delicious pork quesadillas, very friendly and kind staff, and the ambiance was perfect. We felt like we were in a jungle paradise. The manager was extremely kind and the service was amazing. We can’t wait to eat here again!
Such a cute little place. It’s like a secret garden/quiet terrace environment. We arrived shortly after 12pm, and there was no wait. The host just had to prep our table. Our server was great and very professional; for example, they only have black coffee that they can bring with cream and a sugar caddy. I asked if there were any lattes, which there aren’t yet, and then if there are any flavors for the coffee. He was patient and even added vanilla to the half and half. We had the chilaquiles and tres leches French toast. Fantastic food. We also had a passion fruit mimosa and a Moscow mule, also fantastic! We will be coming back.
Stopped by this restaurant for a late breakfast. The setting is outdoors surrounded by a lush garden, absolutely beautiful. We tried the chorizo burrito which was rich with brilliant chorizo, eggs and cheese and served with home fries. We also had a vegetable scramble full of fresh vegetables and we asked for pulled pork on the top. Scramble was very tasty, but the homemade pulled pork was simply phenomenal. All this was served with great coffee and wonderfully sour mango margherita. Overall a tasty breakfast and service. Thank you.
It was a cute cafe. There were a few parking spots in the small parking lot right next to the cafe. They had a lot of outdoor spots but unfortunately it was raining pretty hard so we sat inside. They didn’t have as many tables indoor. But the indoor space was nicely decorated. The staff were very attentive and friendly. The food came out pretty fast. Everything tasted fresh and was nicely seasoned. I highly recommend their homemade salsa as well.
We were a party of 6, 3 adults and 3 small children. I appreciate that the server IMMEDIATELY stated that for a party of 6 or more, the tip is auto included and anything additional is not needed. We definitely still tipped above the auto 20 but that goes to show the character of the waiter and is greatly appreciated. The pancakes are a large serving of 3, could be shared between small children. The French toast was yummy and I devoured it all. The eggs Benny were so good its now at the top of my husband's list for best hollandaise sauce in SD. The plants are beautiful too, you can tell they care alot about the area. While I would say it's a bit pricey, I'm so glad we came. The wait was minimal even with a farmers market going on right next door. Would definitely come back.
Crema Reviews
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