{"id":210237,"date":"2026-03-08T10:15:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T10:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/210237\/"},"modified":"2026-03-08T10:15:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T10:15:12","slug":"playa-kitchen-la-jolla-a-fresh-dining-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/210237\/","title":{"rendered":"Playa Kitchen La Jolla: A Fresh Dining Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>La Jolla has a fresh daytime destination worth knowing about. Playa Kitchen, the newest concept from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliquehospitality.com\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.cliquehospitality.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Clique Hospitality<\/a>, has opened at <a href=\"https:\/\/healthpeak.com\/property\/torrey-pines-science-park\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/healthpeak.com\/property\/torrey-pines-science-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Torrey Pines Science Park<\/a> \u2013 and it\u2019s already one of the more inspired caf\u00e9 additions to hit San Diego this year.<\/p>\n<p>A Space That Feels as Good as the Food Tastes<\/p>\n<p>Playa Kitchen blends a beach-inspired design with industrial loft touches \u2013 exposed ceilings, retractable garage doors, and a generous patio with views of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.torreypinesgolfcourse.com\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"http:\/\/www.torreypinesgolfcourse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Torrey Pines Golf Course<\/a>. With 3,700 square feet of indoor-outdoor space, it works equally well for a morning coffee run, a working lunch, or a mid-afternoon reset.<\/p>\n<p>Breakfast and Lunch Worth Writing Home About<\/p>\n<p>Breakfast highlights include the Think Tank Bowl with red potato hash, egg whites, roasted mushroom, avocado, and feta, and a ham, cheese, and egg croissant with spicy aioli. The acai bowl with maple almond granola, banana, peanut butter, and mixed berries is a solid pick too.<\/p>\n<p>Lunch brings salads, bowls, sandwiches, and wraps. Standouts include the tuna poke bowl with brown rice, seaweed salad, and confit garlic ponzu, beer-battered fish tacos with chipotle crema and avocado, and a roasted herb-marinated chicken salad with green goddess dressing.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Playa-Kitchen_Overhead-Group-Shot_Credit-Robert-Reyes-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80299\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Craft Coffee and Fresh Drinks Done Right<\/p>\n<p>The coffee program is worth the visit on its own. Brewed coffee starts at $2.50, espresso drinks range from $2.50 to $4.50, and flavored lattes in vanilla, brown sugar, and lavender honey start at $4. Fresh juices are $6, and smoothies run $10 to $12 \u2013 try The Activator or the Locally Green blend.<\/p>\n<p>See you there!<\/p>\n<p>Free parking, a great menu, and ocean-view patio seating \u2013 Playa Kitchen is an easy yes for your next lunch break or morning coffee run.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc6 Open Monday \u2013 Friday | Happy Hour coming soon<br \/>\ud83d\udccd 11011 N. Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla<br \/>\u2139\ufe0f More info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playakitchensd.com\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.playakitchensd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>See you there, San Diego!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"La Jolla has a fresh daytime destination worth knowing about. 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