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09/23/2026
Always a good time when you gather round the Mahjong table 🀄️🀄️💫
Hosted by Coastal Mahjong Club • San Diego
🀄️ all levels welcome
When:
10:30a
every Thursday
Where:
The Cottage Encinitas
127 N EI Camino Real suite H
Details:
3 hr sessions $12 drop in fee
Players bring their own NMJL card — or purchase one on-site for $15
Mahjong sets and tiles provided
Guidance for beginners
09/19/2026
We’re brewing up something special for you very soon! Any guesses? 🕵🏼♀️
09/13/2026
Choose your fighter 🍉 vs 🍊
Fun fact, no way to lose 😍
📍 try all of our mimosas, at all locations
09/11/2026
Yes it’s true!! You can now get Cottage Granola at Seaside Market 🎉🎉🎉
🛒 Stock up this week while it’s on promo and still in stock
🌊 If you haven’t discovered the adorable Seaside Market, now is your chance
📍 2087 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff by the Sea
09/05/2026
An unsuspecting omelette, but make it filled saucy wild mushrooms, cheesy goodness, spinach and caramelized shallots 😍
📍available at all locations, all day
🍳For our full all day breakfast menu, see the link in bio
🎸PLUS every Saturday, live music at our Encinitas location!
09/03/2026
Are you excited? We are excited! Cottage Granola is hitting some of the cutest grocery stores around San Diego. Stay tuned to find out where and when you can find more Cottage Granola near you 🥄🥄🥄
09/01/2026
Full table, full heart. Especially when extra sides are involved 💘
The goods:
Wild Mushroom Omelette
Chicken & Goat Cheese Salad (GF)
Hand Sliced Ham Steak
Char-Broiled Bilbao Chorizo Sausage
Lemon Cheesecake
Nitro Cold Brew
📍 full menu available at all locations
08/28/2026
Dessert? Oh we have that too. Our Lemon curd cheesecake with a graham cracker crust is light, citrusy and the perfect finish to a hearty lunch 🍋🍋🍋
08/22/2026
If you think brunch couldn’t get any better, it has! Encinitas Brunch with live music by Greg Russo is happening today and every Saturday!
08/19/2026
See you tomorrow for Mahjong Thursday at our Encinitas Cottage! So much fun no matter if it’s your first or fiftieth time playing 🎉
🀄️Details:
3 hr sessions
$10 drop in fee
Players bring their own NMJL card — or purchase one on-site for $15
Mahjong sets and tiles provided
All levels! Guidance for beginners
08/18/2026
Keeping cool with our cold brew is how we’re making it through the last of the summer heat! Strong, smooth, and always delicious ✔️✔️✔️
And while we brew all of our other coffees with our house, roasted beans, our cold brew comes special from San Diego Café Moto, keeping it local 🤎
08/13/2026
Herby chicken, creamy goat cheese, briney roasted peppers…atop perfectly dressed greens 💥💥💥
our Chicken & Goat Cheese Salad is your new go-to lunch to re-energize you for the rest of the day!
08/10/2026
Outside vibes, immaculate for deliciousness aaand people watching 😏
what’s your favorite patio? Del Mar? Encinitas? Or where it all began, La Jolla?
08/07/2026
Wow, here at the Cottage, we love our classics 😍 and our Stuffed French Toast is at the epicenter of this love. If you haven’t tried it yet, this weekend is calling your name!
Stuffed French toast, available at all locations!
Live music with Greg Russo, live in Encinitas this Saturday!
08/03/2026
Lots of fun st the Cottage this week!
🀄️Mahjong | Thursdays 10:30
🚑 Blood Drive | Friday 8:30-2 | link in bio
🎸 Live music with Greg Russo for brunch
07/30/2026
One for you, one for your new friend at Mahjong, one for the road….fresh baked muffins galore!
Join us today for our weekly Mahjong 🀄️
When:
Every Thursday
Where:
The Cottage Encinitas
Details:
3 hr sessions
$10 drop in fee
Players bring their own NMJL card — or purchase one on-site for $15
Mahjong sets and tiles provided
Guidance for beginners
Address
7702 Fay Avenue
La Jolla, CA
92037
Directions to Fay Avenue in San Diego:
Public Transport:
Take the bus or trolley to La Jolla Village Drive. From there, you can walk or take a taxi/rideshare to the restaurant.
Driving/Parking:
If driving, take the I-5 N and exit at La Jolla Village Dr. Turn right onto Villa La Jolla Dr and then turn left onto Fay Ave. There is street parking available but it may be limited during peak hours, so allow extra time for finding a spot. Alternatively, there is a pay parking lot located nearby on Silverado St.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
7:30am - 3pm |
| Friday |
7:30am - 3pm |
| Saturday |
7:30am - 3pm |
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What people say
Breakfast and brunch restaurants are a great way to start your day with delicious food and a warm, inviting atmosphere. If you're looking for the perfect breakfast spot in San Diego, look no further than The Cottage La Jolla on Fay Avenue.
For over 25 years, The Cottage La Jolla has been serving up classic American and Southern California influenced cuisine to locals and visitors alike. With a recent renovation that includes expanded kitchen space and updated facilities, this restaurant has only gotten better with time.
What sets The Cottage La Jolla apart from other breakfast spots is their commitment to friendly, personal service. Many of their staff members have been with them for years, creating a welcoming environment that feels like home. And speaking of home, the Victorian-style interior adds to the cozy atmosphere that makes this restaurant so special.
Whether you're in the mood for pancakes or eggs benedict, The Cottage La Jolla has something for everyone. And if you're visiting during dinner season (Memorial Day until Labor Day), be sure to check out their dinner menu as well.
So next time you're in San Diego and looking for a delicious breakfast or brunch spot, head over to The Cottage La Jolla on Fay Avenue. You won't be disappointed!
