Located in Carmel Valley on the ground floor of an office building in an office park is TOAST Café. I have seen other locations in Los Angeles called Toast, but I am not sure if they are the same owner or not. They have a very similar menu though. It’s basically a café with limited food and drink options although everything is high-quality. It’s not a traditional full-service restaurant, but we still had a nice experience. You order at the counter and then they give you a number and then bring it to your table. They have a handful of food options, but none are large portions. They have a very eclectic menu with Filipino, Turkish, and other traditional American options. Being in an office park, there is plenty of parking so finding a spot will never be an issue. The woman behind the counter was extremely polite, and all of our items arrived quickly. They have indoor and outdoor seating, but on this cold December morning, everyone was seated indoors, which is where we sat as well.
Given the limited menu, I did not have many options, but for my breakfast I chose a Caramel Latte, which was very good and strong, just how I like it, and the Breakfast Sandwich with bacon added. The sandwich was very filling with plenty of egg and cheese and I overall really enjoyed it. I wish the menu would have more options, but given that it’s a café I understand they have a limited kitchen and staff to fulfill larger types of orders. It is fairly priced though and overall I would recommend, especially if you are...
Read moreThis locally sourced eatery is a terrific place and no doubt a hidden gem in San Diego.
I stopped in for breakfast and ordered the breakfast sandwich, which came with three cage free eggs, sharp white cheddar, arugula, a chipotle aioli, on toasted brioche buns. You can add Nueske bacon to the sandwich for an extra fee.
I loved that they used a soft scramble for their egg preparation. They did a great job on the eggs. They were light and fluffy. The eggs were very tasty, and the thick cut bacon was very flavorful and had a good chew. I loved that they took the time to toast the brioche buns. The aioli was tasty, the arugula peppery, and the white cheddar had a touch of sharpness.
I had a cortado with my breakfast, and it was great. They offer a quality Italian roast. The cafe offers inside and outside seating. They also have grown many of the herbs they use on the premise. They offer great...
Read moreAfter a business meeting in the area my coworker and I decided to stop by here to grab a bite to eat. We were pretty hungry and didn't want to look around too far. Plus toast Cafe had some spectacular reviews. We walked in at around 1:30 and the cafe had a few tables occupied. We were ready to eat so we walked up to the counter and was greeted by a very friendly cashier. We decided to share a farmer's market salad. I got myself a breakfast sandwich and my coworker got the fried chicken sandwich. Wow everything is delicious and tasted real good. My breakfast sandwich came with the most perfect scrambled egg. My coworker said that this sandwich reminded her of what her grandma used to make so she loved it. What a great place. The food was good and the decor here is very nice. It's modern looking and didn't feel like a regular Cafe. Will definitely be back next time our meeting is...
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