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    Great Maple - La Jolla

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    23 reviews
    #793 of 4,191 Restaurants in San Diego
    $$ - $$$, American, Vegetarian Friendly
    8675 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92122-1488
    +1 858-886-7403
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    4.5 23 reviews
    #793 of 4,191 Restaurants in San Diego
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    PRICE RANGE
    $12 - $27
    CUISINES
    American
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly
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    Location and contact

    8675 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92122-1488
    2.6 miles from La Jolla Shores Park
    Website
    +1 858-886-7403

    Menu

    STARTERS & SHARES
    Portobello Mushroom Fries*
    Parmesan, red pepper flakes, basil pesto aioli
    Truffled Deviled Eggs
    Dijon mayo, truffle oil, parmesan lace
    Charred Cauliflower Hummus
    Chickpeas & roasted cauliflower with flatbread and market vegetables
    Today's Soup
    Available in cup
    Parmesan Truffle Fries
    Truffle oil, sea salt
    Artisan Toast Duo
    Toybox tomatoes, burrata, pesto, balsamic drizzle & Smashed avocado, roasted corn, honey drizzle
    EXPRESS LUNCH
    Lunch Trio
    Cup of soup, mini grilled cheese and field greens salad
    Newport Fish Tacos
    Seared seasonal fish, cilantro crema, napa cabbage, mango salsa
    SALADS
    Baby Kale & Brie Salad
    Pecans, brie cheese, baby kale, shaved brussels sprouts, raspberries, dried cranberries, red onion, champagne maple vinaigrette
    Ancient Grains Salad
    Farro, quinoa, wheat berries, avocado, tomatoes, dried cranberries, cucumbers, arugula, champagne maple vinaigrette
    Modern Caesar Salad
    Baby kale, shaved brussels sprouts, romaine, rosemary garlic croutons, pecorino cheese, house-made caesar dressing. Add-Ons pulled chicken, salmon, steak, 1/2 avocado for additional prices
    GM Chopped Salad*
    Pulled chicken, hard chorizo, manchego cheese, kalamata olives, piquillo peppers, pickled red onions, roasted corn, toybox tomatoes, romaine ribs, pesto vinaigrette
    Cobb Wedge
    Pulled chicken, pecan wood smoked bacon, avocado, pickled onions, medium-boiled egg, toybox tomatoes, shaved radish, romaine wedge, blue cheese vinaigrette
    BRUNCH CLASSICS
    Buttermilk Pancakes
    Served with butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, whipped cream. Choose from: traditional, fresh blueberry, fruity pebbles or chocolate chip
    Two Egg Breakfast
    2 eggs any style, fingerling potatoes, fresh fruit, rustic toast
    Chilaquiles
    Chorizo, scrambled eggs, tortilla chips, salsa verde, piquillo peppers, onions, queso fresco, avocado, cilantro crema
    Breakfast Smash
    Smashed fingerling potatoes, pork sausage, scrambled eggs, hollandaise, tillamook white cheddar
    Biscuits & Gravy
    House-made white cheddar biscuits, sausage gravy, 2 eggs any style, fingerling potatoes
    Smoked Bacon Scramble
    Avocado, basil, tomatoes, tillamook white cheddar, fingerling potatoes, rustic toast
    Vegetarian Scramble
    Egg whites, market vegetables, fingerling potatoes, rustic toast
    GM TRIED & TRUE
    French Toast Logs
    Brioche, maple bacon syrup, blueberries
    Great Maple BLT
    Pecan wood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato aioli, with field greens or french fries. Substitute: maple chili bacon for additional price
    Lobster Popover Benedict*
    Maine lobster, arugula, hollandaise, fingerling potatoes on a house-made popover
    Fried Chicken and Doughnuts
    Buttermilk fried chicken, maple bacon doughnuts, maple syrup
    Chicken & Avocado Toast
    Smashed avocado, basil, sea salt, with fresh fruit. Substitute: egg whites
    Traditional Popover Benedict
    Jambon de paris ham, hollandaise, fingerling potatoes on a house-made popover
    SANDWICHES & BURGERS
    All includes choice of french fries or field greens salad. Substitute parmesan truffle fries, mini caesar for additional prices
    Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
    Buttermilk fried chicken, napa cabbage slaw, hot sauce aioli
    Signature Prime Rib Dip*
    Prime rib, creamy horseradish sour cream, crispy onions, au jus, artisan french roll
    La Jolla Veggie Burger
    Ancient grains, almond & mushroom patty, smashed avocado, arugula, tomato, pickled red onions, aioli
    GM Turkey Burger
    Melted brie, arugula, caramelized onion marmalade, aioli
    Steakhouse Burger
    Aged white cheddar, arugula, tomato, pickled red onions, aioli
    MAINS
    substitute chicken for: additional vegetable skewer (vegetarian), salmon, steak for additional prices
    Steak Frites
    8 oz. flat iron steak, chimichurri, french fries
    Turkey Bolognese*
    Pappardelle pasta, carrots, tomato, cream, pecorino cheese
    Maple Glazed Salmon
    Steelhead salmon, citrus snap peas, ancient grains, pickled red onions
    Grilled Chicken Bowl
    Ancient grains, shaved brussels sprouts, chimichurri vegetable skewer, cauliflower hummus, avocado
    SIDES
    Bacon Mac & Cheese
    Maple chili bacon, aged white cheddar, panko parmesan gratin
    Citrus Snap Peas
    Orange glaze, lemon zest, olive oil, sea salt
    Dijon Roasted Cauliflower
    Gruyere & parmesan cheese
    House-made White Cheddar Biscuits
    Sea salt, whipped maple butter
    Maple Chili Bacon
    Pecan Wood Smoked Bacon
    Pork Sausage
    SWEETS
    Famous Maple Bacon Doughnuts*
    Made to order with our signature maple bacon glaze
    Seasonal Doughnuts
    Powdered Sugar Beignets
    With house-made lemon curd
    Mini Cake
    Enough to share, but you won't want to!
    COFFEE
    House Blend Fair Trade Coffee
    Regular or decaf, unlimited refills
    Hot Chocolate
    Whipped cream
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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    The Great Maple

    My first time there. Absolutely the cutest place. Service was so good. Food was great but the portions are large. So keep that in mind. Would go back in a heartbeat

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank connole07
    Reviewed May 26, 2019 via mobile
    Tasty Food, Huge Portions

    Went here for brunch before shopping at UTC and we were not disappointed. Plenty of seating and tables when we arrived at 9:45am but it quickly started getting busy around 10-10:30am. Making a reservation is a good idea! We ordered too much food, did not...More

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank jmemrick
    Reviewed May 15, 2019
    Mothers Day Brunch

    Nice place. The food was okay but the maple donuts with bacon were so delicious. Drinks were good too and reasonably priced. You can only enter the restaurant on Genesee. It’s just before Nordstrom’s in UtC. When you drive into the parking garage best place...More

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank Pam C
    Reviewed May 7, 2019
    This should be a Canadian chain!

    How a restaurant chain that features maple syrup and bacon isn't something that originated in Canada, I'll never know, but there you have it. We first came across this place in Newport Beach and once I found out there was now one in La Jolla...More

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank KarlPCalgaryAB
    Reviewed February 20, 2019
    Not as good as their San Diego location

    I've been to the San Diego location and am quite a fan so I thought I would try this new location in La Jolla. There is parking right behind the restaurant in the shopping mall (2 free hours). I came during lunch and they were...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank James92014
    Reviewed January 23, 2019 via mobile
    Inattentive Service, Poorly Cooked Food

    Service started out well, but proved to be spotty during our dinner at Great Maple La Jolla. This is a new location, so they have some kinks to work out. We chose from the three course restaurant week prix fixe dinner menu. The Caesar with...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank jen1105
    Reviewed January 18, 2019
    Another Great Maple location!

    I love Great Maple in Hillcrest, so I wanted to check out the new location in UTC. It did not disappoint. I was trying ti be healthy so I had the ancient grains salad and it was so good! Normally when I go for something...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank fleamcd1971
    Reviewed December 11, 2018
    Enjoyed lunch with extended family

    I met my brother and his family here for lunch. I live in New York, so this was a great treat. Amazing food, drinks and atmosphere. We tried the Maple bacon in EVERYTHING

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank cynbyn1433
    Reviewed November 25, 2018
    Mouth-watering fried chicken and donuts

    We made a reservation for a double birthday at the Great Maple for a party of 20. It was our first time and we circled the mall a few times before calling and was told that they are on the outside of the mail near...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank riaona
    Reviewed November 24, 2018 via mobile
    Great food and fantastic coffee

    We had family breakfast in the early morning when the restaurant was just open. This was our second time here. We ordered an omelette, a fish tacos and French Toast logs. The food was fantastic and the coffee is the best in town. It’s a...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank alicecH3793RF
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    They have a very good dinner menu as well.
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