The Cottage Menu

7702 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
  • STARTERS

    • Ahi Nachos

      seared ahi, wonton chips, asian vegetables, ginger vinaigrette, wasabi cream
      $18.00
    • Frito Miso

      fried calamari rings and tentacles, shrimp, zucchini and haricot verts with a chipotle aioli
      $16.00
    • Capellini Crabcakes

      pan seared lump crab, old bay aioli
      $16.00
    • Baked Brie

      brie cheese baked and topped with roasted tomato, spinach and mushrooms with toasted crostini
      $13.00
    • Guacamole + Chips

      served with pico de gallo
      $12.00
    • Today's Soup

      cup or bowl of our signature creation
  • BREAD

    • Milanese Chicken Sandwich

      crispy fried chicken cutlet, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, lemon chipotle aioli, on "Bolillo" bread
      $16.00
    • Grass Fed Burger

      locally sourced beef or The "Impossible" Burger (plant based), aged cheddar, LTO, brioche bun
      $16.00
    • Cottage Club

      turkey, avocado, cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, on toasted multi grain bread
      $15.25
    • Caprese Sandwich

      toasted "Bolillo" bread stuffed with fresh mozzarella, tomato slices, olive oil, balsamic and fresh basil
      $15.00
    • Tuna Melt

      cheddar, avocado, onion, tomato, sourdough toast
      $16.00
    • Crabcake Melt

      crispy crab cakes, tomato, red onion, avocado, garlic aioli, havarti, on toasted sourdough
      $18.00
  • SALADS

    • Ahi Salad

      mixed greens with ahi tuna, hard boiled egg, red potato, tomato, onion, kalamata olive, capers, haricot verts and lemon vinaigrette
      $20.00
    • Salmon Romaine Wedge

      grilled salmon, romaine hearts, baby tomato, avocado, cucumber yogurt sauce, white wine vinaigrette
      $20.00
    • Chicken And Goat Cheese

      chicken breast, roasted bell pepper, candied walnuts, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
      $16.50
    • Shrimp + Lump Crab

      mixed greens, hearts of palm, avocado, tomato, lemon-basil vinaigrette
      $20.00
    • Stuffed Avocado

      quinoa, onion, lemon vinaigrette, carrots, butter lettuce salad, choice of tuna or chicken salad, or 1⁄2 + 1⁄2
      $16.75
  • BOWLS + TACOS

    • Cottage Fish Tacos

      corn tortilla, chipotle-cucumber aioli, cilantro, napa cabbage and pico de gallo with a side of black beans (grilled or battered)
      $16.50
    • Soy Chorizo And Papas Tacos

      corn tortilla, soy chorizo, roasted sweet potato, fresh cilantro and tomatillo salsa served with black beans
      $15.00
    • Chile Lime Shrimp Bowl

      chile and lime marinated shrimp with quinoa, cucumber, roasted corn, avocado and cilantro
      $18.00
    • Salmon Pasta

      linguine pasta, salmon, kalamata olives, red onion, capers, fresh herbs, spinach, olive oil
      $19.00
    • Wild Mushroom Ravioli

      spinach and ricotta filled ravioli with a wild mushroom cream sauce
      $16.50
    • Pork Belly Tacos

      corn tortilla, roasted pork belly, red cabbage, cilantro, jalapeno, chipotle aioli, black beans
      $15.00
  • PLATES

    • La Jolla Fish + Chips

      red pepper fennel slaw, french fries, remoulade
      $19.00
    • Pepper Crusted Salmon

      sweet potato hash, haricot verts, tarragon butter, crispy bacon a la plancha
      $24.00
    • Granola Crusted Mahi

      seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes, lemon buerre blanc
      $24.00
    • The Daily Catch

      chef's daily preparation
    • Chicken Milanese

      Crispy chicken cutlet with fennel and arugula salad
      $20.00
    • Flat Iron Steak

      spice rub + sliced, house steak sauce, mashed potato and seasonal vegetables
      $25.00
    • Penne Bolognese

      penne pasta tossed with hearty bolognese sauce and parmesan cheese
      $17.00
    • Lasagna Primavera

      Layers of pasta with grilled zucchini, roasted tomato, ricotta and parmesan
      $20.00
  • STARTERS

    • Ahi Nachos

      seared ahi, wonton chips, asian vegetables, ginger vinaigrette, wasabi cream
      $18.00
    • Frito Misto

      fried calamari tubes and tentacles, shrimp, zucchini, haricot verts, chipotle aioli
      $16.00
    • Capellini Crabcakes

      pan seared lump crab, old bay aioli
      $16.00
    • Baked Brie

      Brie cheese baked and topped with roasted tomato, spinach and mushrooms with toasted crostini
      $13.00
    • Guacamole + Chips

      served with pico de gallo
      $12.00
    • Today's Soup

      cup or bowl of our signature creation
  • BREAD

    • Milanese Chicken Sandwich

      crispy fried chicken cutlet, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, lemon chipotle aioli, on "Bolillo" bread
      $16.00
    • Grass Fed Burger

      locally sourced beef or The "Impossible" Burger (plant based), aged cheddar, LTO, on a brioche bun
      $16.00
    • Cottage Club

      turkey, avocado, cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on toasted multigrain
      $15.25
    • Caprese Sandwich

      toasted "Bolillo" bread, mozzarella, tomato slices, olive oil, balsamic and french basil
      $15.00
    • Tuna Melt

      cheddar, tomato, bacon, on toasted sourdough
      $16.00
    • Crabcake Melt

      crispy crab cakes, tomato, red onion, avocado, garlic aioli, havarti, on toasted sourdough
      $18.00
  • 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

      grilled salmon, romaine hearts, baby tomato, avocado, cucumber yogurt sauce, white wine vinaigrette
      $20.00
    • Chicken And Goat Cheese

      chicken breast, roasted red bell pepper, candied walnuts, goat cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette
      $16.50
    • Shrimp + Lump Crab

      mixed greens, hearts of palm, avocado, tomato, lemon-basil vinaigrette
      $20.00
    • Stuffed Avocado

      quinoa, onion, lemon vinaigrette, carrots, butter lettuce salad, choice of tuna or chicken salad, or 1⁄2 + 1⁄2
      $16.75
  • TACOS + BOWLS

    • Cottage Fish Tacos

      corn tortilla, chipotle-cucmber aioli, cilantro, napa cabbage and pico de gallo with a side of black beans
      $16.50
    • Soy Chorizo And Papas Taco

      corn tortillas, soy chorizo, roasted sweet potato, fresh cilantro and tomatillo salsa served with black beans
      $15.00
    • Chile Lime Shrimp Bowl

      chilie and lime marinated shrimp with quinoa, cucumber, roasted corn, avocado and cilantro
      $18.00
    • Salmon Pasta

      linguine pasta, salmon, kalamata olives, red onion, capers, fresh herbs, spinach, olive oil
      $19.00
    • Wild Mushroom Ravioli

      spinach and ricotta filled ravioli with a wild mushroom cream sauce
      $16.50
    • Pork Belly Tacos

      corn tortilla, roasted and seared pork belly, red cabbage, cilantro, jalapeno, chipotle aioli and black beans
      $15.00
  • FRUIT + BAKED

    • House Granola

      pecans, craisins, fresh fruit, your choice of milk or plain yogurt
      $12.25
    • Fruit Bowl

      with strawberry creme fraiche [V] [GF]
      $11.25
    • Fresh Scone Or Muffin

      baked fresh daily
      $3.25
    • Coffee Cake

      with buttermilk
      $5.00
  • CLASSICS

    • All American Breakfast

      two eggs any style, bacon or chicken sausage, served with a scone and cottage potatoes
      $14.00
    • Joe's Special

      two egg scramble, chicken sausage, spinach, mushrooms, onions, served with a scone and cottage potatoes
      $14.75
    • Morning Glory Sandwich

      fried egg, bacon, smoked gouda, tomato, arugula, onion, lemon aioli on sourdough served with cottage potatoes
      $15.00
    • Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal

      steele cut irish oats with milk, toasted pecans, brown sugar, raisins, banana and fresh berries
      $12.50
    • Avocado Smash

      "Sadie rose bakery" rosemary and olive oil bread topped with Fresh avocado and a choice of:
      $14.00
  • BENEDICTS

    • Eggs Benedict

      poached eggs, canadian bacon, hollandaise - over an english muffin
      $15.00
    • Pork Belly Benedict

      poached eggs, pork belly, sautéed spinach, garlic, hollandaise, over rosemary olive oil bread
      $16.00
    • Eggs La Jolla Benedict

      poached eggs, canadian bacon, balsamic mushrooms, spinach, roasted tomato, hollandaise - over an english muffin
      $16.00
    • Mexicali Benedict

      poached eggs, soy chorizo, cotija cheese, roasted poblano Hollandaise - over corn cakes
      $16.00
    • Wild Mahi Mahi Benedict

      wild Mahi Mahi (blackened option) on toasted sourdough with poached egg, avocado, hollondaise and pico de gallo
      $19.00
  • GRIDDLE

    • Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

      house recipe lemon ricotta batter, lemon zest
      $14.25
    • Buttermilk Pancakes

      house recipe
      $13.50
    • Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes

      buttermilk pancakes, cinnamon swirl, maple frosting, walnuts
      $14.75
    • Stuffed French Toast

      brioche, strawberry compote, mascarpone
      $16.00
    • Brioche French Toast

      a cottage specialty
      $14.00
  • OMELET

    • Roasted Vegetable

      zucchini, squash, asparagus, tomato, brocolli, baby bells, cilantro, Havarti, house pesto hollandaise
      $14.00
    • Italian Sausage

      Italian sausage, roasted peppers, onion, mozzarella
      $16.00
    • Wild Mushroom

      wild mushrooms, goat cheese, spinach, roasted shallots
      $17.00
    • Southern California

      bacon, guacamole, cheddar cheese, sour cream
      $16.00
  • EGGS

    • Soy Chorizo Hash

      soy chorizo with cilantro, black beans, tomato, green onion, potato and queso fresco on two crispy corn tortillas with eggs any style
      $15.50
    • Smoked Salmon Hash

      sweet potatoes, cottage potatoes, leeks, bacon, scrambled eggs, peppers, hollandaise, fresh dill, served with a scone
      $17.75
    • Chilaquiles

      tortilla chips, house made guajillo sauce, two eggs - any style, sour cream, red onion, cilantro, cotija, black beans, served with cottage potatoes
      $15.50
    • Baja Chicken Hash

      poached eggs, chicken sausage, cottage potatoes, peppers, corn, Hollandaise, scallions served in corn tortilla cups
      $15.00
    • Monterrey Scramble

      scramble with bacon, cheddar cheese, green chilie, pico de gallo, black beans, served with cottage potatoes and a side of corn tortillas
      $14.75
  • ESPRESSO

    • Single Shot

      Cafe Moto - Indo Noir roast
      $3.50
    • Double Shot

      Cafe Moto - Indo Noir roast
      $4.75
    • Cafe Latte

      Cafe Moto espresso with steamed milk and light foam
      $5.00
    • Cottage Mocha

      Cafe Moto espresso, chocolate with steamed milk and whipped cream
      $6.00
    • Cappuccino

      Cafe Moto espresso, steamed milk and foam
      $4.50
    • Mexican Mocha

      Cafe Moto espresso, mexican chocolate, steamed milk, whipped cream
      $6.00
  • DRINKS

    • Coffee

      Cafe Moto - Blue Sky roast
      $4.25
    • Cafe Au Lait

      Cafe Moto coffee, steamed milk, light foam
      $5.00
    • Hot Chocolate

      Chocolate, steamed milk and whipped cream
      $4.75
    • Mexican Hot Chocolate

      Mexican chocolate, steamed milk and whipped cream
      $5.00
    • Bloody Mary

      rice vodka, tomato juice, spices
      $7.25
    • Mimosa

      fresh orange juice, champagne
      $7.00
  • JUICE BAR

    • The Greenie

      parsley, spinach, kale, celery, cucumber, lemon and red apple
      $10.50
    • Toxin Flush

      parsley, spinach, red apple, lemon and ginger
      $10.50
    • The Little Beet

      cucumber, beet, carrot, lemon, orange and fennel
      $10.50
    • Green Apple Detox

      green apple, cucumber, lemon, fennel, kale and ginger
      $10.50
    • The Sublime

      lime, orange, parsley, kale, spinach and cucumber
      $10.50
    • The Buzz

      carrot, orange, lemon and ginger
      $10.50
  • SMOOTHIES

    • Berry Banana Burst

      strawberry, banana, blueberry, house made cashew milk and agave nectar
      $10.50
    • Mango Delight

      mango, pineapple, house made cashew milk and agave nectar
      $10.50
    • Pink Flamingo

      dragon fruit, strawberry, pineapple, agave nectar
      $10.50
    • Turmeric Sunrise

      turmeric, pineapple, mango, coconut butter and coconut water
      $10.50
    • Health Nut

      peanut butter, banana, cacao, housemade cashew milk, pea protein and agave nectar
      $10.50
    • Orange Crush

      orange juice, strawberry and agave nectar blended with ice
      $10.50
  • BEERS

    • Karl Strauss Mosaic

      San Diego, CA
      $7.50
    • Karl Strauss Follow The Sun Pilsner

      San Diego, CA
      $7.50
    • Stone Go To IPA

      San Diego, CA
      $7.50
    • Avery White Rascal White Ale

      Boulder, CO
      $7.50
    • Stone Delicious IPA

      San Diego, CA
      $7.50
    • Eel River Organic Amber Ale

      Fortuna, CA
      $7.50
    • Corona

      Mexico
      $6.00
  • WHITES

    • Il Donato

      Pinot Grigio, Italy
    • Angeline

      Chardonnay, CA
    • Hess Collection

      Chardonnay, CA
    • Babich

      Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
  • REDS

    • Angeline

      Cabernet, CA
    • À La Carte

      Pinot Noir, CA
    • Kaiken

      Malbec, Argentina
    • Liberty School

      Cabernet, Paso Robles
  • BREAKFAST

    • Oatmeal Pancakes

      choice of plain, bananas or strawberries
      $6.00
    • French Toast

      choice of plain, bananas or strawberries
      $6.00
    • Little All American

      1 egg any style, bacon + scone
      $6.00
    • Fruit Plate

      fresh seasonal selection
      $6.00
  • LUNCH

    • Grilled Cheese

      $7.50
    • PB & J

      $7.50
    • Tuna Slider

      $7.50
    • Cheeseburger Slider

      $7.50
    • Ravioli Marinara

      $7.50
    • Pasta

      choice of marinara or butter
      $7.50
    • Chicken Fingers

      $7.50
    • Cheese Quesadilla

      $7.50
    • Chicken Over Garden Salad

      grilled chicken breast over fresh greens
      $7.50
  • SIDES

    • Jasmine Rice

    • Mandarin Oranges

    • Carrot + Celery Sticks

    • Fruit Cup

    • Grilled Vegetables Medley

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