Sugar and Scribe

4.7 (270)

$30 and under

Breakfast

7660 Fay Ave Ste I, La Jolla, CA 92037

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

Our menu features a little something for everybody. Attack your sweet tooth head on with our Brioche French Toast. On the more traditional side? We have your favorite scrambles, skillets... you name it. Craving authentic Irish cuisine? Our famous Rochford Shepherd’s Pie is the answer. Maybe you’re on the healthy side, we won’t judge you. Try our LOX Plate or Farmer's Salad. Compliment your meal with a specialty coffee hand-crafted by our in-house baristas, or enjoy our selection of mimosas, Bloody Mary’s, local beer selections and naughty Irish coffees.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Breakfast, Irish, American
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–2:30 pm
Phone number
(858) 274-1733
Website
http://www.sugarandscribe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Maeve Rochford

Location
7660 Fay Ave Ste I, La Jolla, CA 92037
Neighborhood
San Diego
Cross street
Fay and Kline
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Lemon Curd Pancakes$17.00
orange cardamom syrup | seasonal berries
Blueberry Love Pancakes$18.00
lemon Curd Pancakes | blueberry compote | fresh blueberries | edible glitter | edible flower petals | vanilla bean whipped cream
Brioche French Toast$18.50
brioche | strawberry compote | balsamic maple syrup | vanilla bean whipped cream | strawberries | edible flower petals
Emerald Isle Waffles$18.00
bourbon peaches | white chocolate mousse

Eggs & Scrambles

Sub Your Bread for A Pancake / $6

EBP$17.00
two eggs | bacon | roasted potatoes | choice of bread
Full Irish Breakfast$22.00
two eggs | irish bacon | black pudding (blood sausage, oats and barley) | white pudding (pork meat, oats & barley) | irish sausage | roasted tomatoes | sautéed mushrooms | heinz beans | roasted potatoes | levain
A Baked Brie Toast$17.00
baked brie | grilled levain | roasted apples | cranberries | pomegranate seeds | local honey | micro mint | poached egg | ots
Sligo Scramble$17.00
scrambled eggs | goat cheese | irish cheddar | chives | spring salad | irish multi-grain bread
Veg-Life Scramble$17.00
scrambled egg whites | sautéed mushrooms | asparagus | arugula | chives | Parmesan | irish multi-grain bread

Skillets

Blazin' Chilaquiles Skillet$18.00
eggs | corn chips sautéed in salsa roja | pickled onion | picked fresnos | feta | avocado cream | micro cilantro
California Skillet$18.00
egg whites | roasted chicken | roasted tomatoes | parmesan cheese | micro cilantro | on roasted potatoes
Smothered and Covered Skillet$17.00
scrambled eggs | bacon | three cheese blend | chicken gravy | chives | over roasted potatoes
Naughty Skillet$18.00
roasted potatoes | irish white cheddar | bbq beef | two eggs | spicy sriracha hollandaise
Biscuit & Gravy$17.00
buttermilk biscuit | chicken gravy | chicken sausage | chives

Salads

Summer Beet Salad$18.00
roasted beets | wild arugula | blood oranges | rehydrated mission figs | pomegranate seeds | shaved fennel | candied walnuts | tarragon and chili vinaigrette
Roasted Chicken Avocado Salad$18.00
greens | granny smith apples | feta | levain croutons | chives | red wine vinaigrette
Farmers Salad$19.00
chicken | greens | radish | goat cheese | corn | cucumbers | avocado | heirloom tomato | poblano honey dressing
Mr. Jones Salad$21.00
crab cakes (wild caught lump crab, celery, parsley, old bay, chives, almond flour, mustard aioli) | greens | charred corn | heirloom tomato | sherry vinaigrette | remoulade
Socal Salad$17.00
grilled artichoke | semi sun-dried tomatoes | capers | cucumber | garlic stuffed olives | chives | arugula | lemon vinaigrette

Benedicts

House Benedict$18.00
poached eggs | your choice of american bacon, irish bacon or chicken sausage | arugula | hollandaise | english muffin
Kensington Benedict$18.00
poached eggs | cold norwegian smoked salmon | arugula | dill creme fraîche | hollandaise | english muffin
Crabby Jones Benedict$22.00
poached eggs | crab cakes | arugula | spicy sriracha hollandaise | english muffin
Butter Poached Lobster Benedict$25.00
poached eggs | butter poached Maine lobster | arugula | parsley | white rosemary hollandaise | english muffin
The Fay Benedict$18.00
poached eggs | avocado | artichoke hearts | arugula | spicy sriracha hollandaise | english muffin

House Specialties

Scotch Egg$11.00
soft boiled egg surrounded by chicken sausage | deep fried golden brown | served with red eye gravy
Irish Sausage Rolls & Eggs$19.00
imported irish pork sausage | puff pastry | two eggs your way | cranberry chutney
Housemade Granola$14.00
milk or vanilla bean yogurt | strawberries | blackberries | mango | granola (almonds, apricots, raisons, oats, honey, cinnamon)
Southern Love$20.00
tiger shrimp | cheesy slow grits | lager creole sauce | levain toast | fresh chives
Chicken al a King Puff$17.00
chicken | mushrooms | onion | potato | three cheese blend | puff pastry | cranberry chutney | spring salad or potatoes
Irish Cast Iron Quiche$17.00
cranberry chutney | spring salad or potatoes asparagus & goat cheese OR bacon & cheddar OR garlic oil sautéed spinach & tomato
Lox Plate$19.00
norwegian smoked salmon | greens | capers | crême fraîche | red onion | dill cream cheese | heirloom tomato | cucumber | Big City everything bagel

Sandwiches

Posh Pig$19.00
two scrambled eggs | pepper jack cheese | bacon | smashed avocado | tomato jam | Big City everything bagel
Lobby Roll$25.00
Maine lobster | lemon aioli | celery | parsley | Old Bay | butter roll
BBQ Brisket$21.00
Smoked BBQ Brisket | creamy coleslaw | crispy fried onions | peach bourbon bbq sauce | grilled texas toast
Seasonal Avocado Toast$17.00
smashed avocado | garlic oil sautéed spinach | imported semi sun-dried tomato | goat cheese | micro greens
BLAT$17.00
thick cut bacon | greens | smashed avocado | heirloom tomatoes | dill aioli | on levain
Tuna Melt$17.00
(white albacore tuna | red onion | celery | carrots | lemon aioli | mediterranean pickles) | fontina | on levain
Artichoke Chicken Salad Sandwich$18.00
(artichoke | roasted chicken | tarragon | celery | onion | lemon aioli | parsley | chives) | arugula | on croissant
À Veg-Megawich$17.00
Cucumbers | heirloom tomato | greens | red onion | watermelon radish | pickled fresnos | dill aioli | smashed avocado | on levain. Vegan available upon request

For the Kids

One Egg + Bacon$7.00
Grilled Cheese$10.00
French Toast Fingers$8.00
One Egg$2.75
Two Eggs$5.00
Kids Fruit Bowl$5.00
Yogurt$4.00
Reusable Kids Water Cup$0.50

Sides

Avocado$3.00
Grilled Artichoke$4.00
Roast Chicken$4.00
Shrimp$10.00
Bacon$4.00
Chicken Sausage$4.00
Fruit Bowl$8.00
Berry Bowl$12.00
BBQ Beef$4.00

Desserts

Unicorn Hot Chocolate$8.25
White hot chocolate | vanilla bean whipped cream | edible glitter | sprinkles | macaron | unicorn mint. For Here Only
S&S Hot Chocolate$8.25
Housemade marshmallow | whipped cream | chocolate sauce. For Here Only
Strawberry Cloud$8.25
Strawberry milk, macaron, vanilla whip cream, lollipop. For Here Only
Fudge Brownie Hot Chocolate$11.00
Housemade marshmallow, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, fudge brownie, with or without peppermint crumble. For Here Only

What 270 people are saying

Sugar and Scribe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

270 Reviews

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KaylaG
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time at Sugar and Scribe and it was amazing again! We got the Blueberry love pancakes, Irish Breakfast and biscuits and gravy and it was delicious!
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Scubaman VIP
Phoenix / Arizona19 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Cute little place with amazing food! A little pricy but not unreasonable.
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Bubbie1 VIP
Denver / Colorado36 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. The best coffee and pastries!
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OliviaF
San Diego2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very snobby attitude from the host, food was good, and service was quick. This restaurant is definitely for more of a older crowd.
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HMcBrien
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious!!!
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Foodiez
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined on March 7, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I understand that brunch is a busy time, but putting 3 people at a tiny two-person table is a very bad move and makes for an uncomfortable restaurant experience. I will not be going back if this happens again. However, our server was excellent and we loved her.
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CarolineC VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West14 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I visit this restaurant with a small group of 3-5 others almost weekly for breakfast. We return regularly because the food is delicious with a lovely presentation and the service is good. We love Donna who is an excellent and highly experienced server.
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Buntz VIP
Philadelphia County871 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This was our first visit to Sugar and Scribe and we had a very tasty breakfast for five in a nice outdoor setting on the patio. The menu is extensive and everything we ordered was delicious with the Full Irish Breakfast coming in for special mention. We definitely will be back!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great service. Will be back very soon!!
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CameoH
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It always a new experience when going to Sugar and Scribe. The food and service are fantastic especially the eggs benedict and the chicken salad. Always have to take a treat home from the bakery.
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FAQs

Sugar and Scribe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 274-1733.

Sugar and Scribe is rated 4.7 stars by 270 OpenTable diners.

Not bookable

Online reservations at Sugar and Scribe can only be made directly on their website.

7660 Fay Ave Ste I, La Jolla, CA 92037

Additional information

Cross street
Fay and Kline
Neighborhood
San Diego
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–2:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Breakfast, Irish, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Maeve Rochford
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sugarandscribe.com/
Phone number
(858) 274-1733

Sugar and Scribe

About this restaurant

Not bookable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Pancakes | Waffles | Toast

Lemon Curd Pancakes$17.00

Blueberry Love Pancakes$18.00

Brioche French Toast$18.50

Emerald Isle Waffles$18.00

Eggs & Scrambles

EBP$17.00

Full Irish Breakfast$22.00

A Baked Brie Toast$17.00

Sligo Scramble$17.00

Veg-Life Scramble$17.00

Skillets

Blazin' Chilaquiles Skillet$18.00

California Skillet$18.00

Smothered and Covered Skillet$17.00

Naughty Skillet$18.00

Biscuit & Gravy$17.00

Salads

Summer Beet Salad$18.00

Roasted Chicken Avocado Salad$18.00

Farmers Salad$19.00

Mr. Jones Salad$21.00

Socal Salad$17.00

Benedicts

House Benedict$18.00

Kensington Benedict$18.00

Crabby Jones Benedict$22.00

Butter Poached Lobster Benedict$25.00

The Fay Benedict$18.00

House Specialties

Scotch Egg$11.00

Irish Sausage Rolls & Eggs$19.00

Housemade Granola$14.00

Southern Love$20.00

Chicken al a King Puff$17.00

Irish Cast Iron Quiche$17.00

Lox Plate$19.00

Sandwiches

Posh Pig$19.00

Lobby Roll$25.00

BBQ Brisket$21.00

Seasonal Avocado Toast$17.00

BLAT$17.00

Tuna Melt$17.00

Artichoke Chicken Salad Sandwich$18.00

À Veg-Megawich$17.00

Featured Items

Soup

Sunday Special: Lobster Po' Boy$25.00

For the Kids

One Egg + Bacon$7.00

Grilled Cheese$10.00

French Toast Fingers$8.00

One Egg$2.75

Two Eggs$5.00

Kids Fruit Bowl$5.00

Yogurt$4.00

Reusable Kids Water Cup$0.50

Sides

Avocado$3.00

Grilled Artichoke$4.00

Roast Chicken$4.00

Shrimp$10.00

Bacon$4.00

Chicken Sausage$4.00

Fruit Bowl$8.00

Berry Bowl$12.00

BBQ Beef$4.00

Desserts

Unicorn Hot Chocolate$8.25

S&S Hot Chocolate$8.25

Strawberry Cloud$8.25

Fudge Brownie Hot Chocolate$11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs