induldge in all day brunch

Savor the Flavors, Celebrate the Day

Elegant dining table set with white marble top, surrounded by cream chairs, and decorated with mauve cups, gold cutlery, and a small flower arrangement in a white vase. The background features a floral wall with white and light pink flowers and green foliage, creating a lush, romantic ambiance.

cooking
is my soul's desire;
eating is
my heart’s calling

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OWNER & EXECUTIVE CHEF

Our Passion

Welcome to Sugar And Scribe, a full-service breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant with an in-house bakery located in the heart of La Jolla. Owned by Food Network Champion, Maeve Rochford, we specialize in inventive, scratch-made savory and sweet items ranging from benedicts, salads, and sandwiches to pancakes and custom mimosas. We tip our hat to our roots with a full Irish breakfast, Emerald Isles waffles, and classic baked goods that have earned us accolades as one of the Best Brunches by Yelp, San Diego Magazine, and more. 

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No visit is complete without a taste from our award-winning bakery stocked with tempting treats. Enjoy a scone with your coffee or order the wedding cake of your dreams.

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A brown French Bulldog with a wrinkled face and large eyes enjoying Sugar & Scribes dog-friendly patio.

We welcome your
well-behaved pups to join the fun on our
dog-friendly patio

We’re happy to take to-go orders for our bakery and restaurant

(weekdays only). 

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A breakfast spread featuring two plates of eggs Benedict with salad, a plate of pancakes topped with blueberries and edible flowers, and a cup of coffee with foam art, all arranged on a wooden table.
Two-tiered cake decorated with large edible flowers, including roses, peonies, and other blooms, with a gold glitter ribbon around the base of the bottom tier, placed on a green surface.
Shrimp and microgreens on a bed of cheese in a cast-iron skillet with toasted bread slices on a wooden tray
A complete breakfast spread including a waffle topped with flowers, syrup and nuts, shrimp and eggs skillet, blueberry pancake with fruit, avocado toast with poached eggs, fresh cherries, a mimosa, a latte, and a cup of coffee.
Three cups of colorful latte art on a black slate surface outdoors, surrounded by greenery and white flowers.
A wooden table set with two plates of salad, two drinks, a small flower vase, and silverware on folded napkins.
A latte in a white mug with gold accents, topped with latte art resembling a fern leaf, and a cinnamon stick resting on the mug's rim, placed on a small wooden tray on a light-colored surface.
Fruity toast with strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, pomegranate seeds, and edible flowers on a black plate, with a small white dish of cream or yogurt next to it, and various other dishes with desserts and appetizers in the background.
Three-tiered white wedding cake decorated with gold polka dots, topped with a pink flower and gold accents, placed next to a bouquet of white and pink flowers, and a small gold candle holder.