I've been to Brockton Villa many times, for both breakfast and lunch. A friend and I used to meet there for breakfast because of the great views of La Jolla Cove. I have also been there for group lunches as it is near my workplace.

Overall, it has decent food, variable service, and a great view. There are some special breakfast items such as "Coast Toast" (a varient of french toast) and some egg dishes which are very good. However, my friend and I stopped going there for breakfast because the service is indifferent at best and sometimes downright rude. I base this on many visits, not just one bad experience. Breakfast there usually takes a long time since service can be slow, even with few people in the place. They are also very reluctant to substitute ingredients in menu items. As someone with food allergies, this is a neccesity, not an option, for me. I don't mind paying more for a substitution, but I don't want to be hassled for it. Their attitude about special requests is not very accomodating, in my experience.

If all you want is their specialties like "Coast Toast" and some coffee, and you want a nice view, this is a good place for breakfast. If you want good service, or anything special, you might want someplace else.

Hate the wait.....love the view! Yummy granola. Food is delish.

The Coast Toast is a version [unparalleled] of French toast. It's light, airy, FULL of flavor and truly mouth-watering. The lines to get in on the weekend for breakfast are many times long but the Coast Toast makes it worth the wait. I have been to Brockton Villa many times and once for a group event, the 80th birthdays of a couple I know, and it was divine. We were treated like royalty, the service was wonderful, the food was excellent and we felt like it was a family event--it felt like home (as usual)! If you have out-of-towners in for a while, this is a MUST. They will go home bragging about the treat they had enjoying the views of La Jolla Cove and up the coast, the excellent food, the warm-friendly-inviting atmosphere, and if they're lucky, the magnificent sunsets.

The Brockton Villa should be on everyone's list for breakfast - their specialty is steamed eggs, although the Coast Toast is popular as well. I would rate it as my favorite La Jolla breakfast and usually make sure if I have any guests in town we hit the Brockton Villa for breakfast or brunch. It's not inexpensive, but worth a visit.