Il Giardino di Lilli

Probably one of the best brunch places I've been to in San Diego. We were in the area and decided to try it.Got soma pastries and a panini.Everything was absolutely delicious.Highly recommended.

07.31.2024Another day, another coffee...We came by to taste their coffee and pastries this morning. I was definitely set on getting something. It was a one employee/barista morning. She was very sweet and friendly. She took our order then made our coffee. We received our pastries at the register and our coffee would be ready at the pick up window around the corner. Today I tried their pistachio croissant...WOW! The croissant looked so perfect with a crunchy exterior and light flaky interior. I'm not a fan of frosting or many cream-filled pastries but I would come back for this. The pistachio filling was light and creamy, not dense and definitely not too sweet. I'm glad hubby has a nut allergy so I didn't have to share it with him. LOL! My Cafe Mocha was creamy and at the perfect drinking temperature to consume immediately with my pistachio croissant. I would definitely come back for more croissants.

First time trying this place, and we will definitely be coming back. The service was awesome, and the pastries were delectable. We got a pistachio croissant to share. Absolutely delicious! I really enjoyed the Lavender Latte, the best I've had hands down in San Diego. If you like lavender the flavor was perfect and the coffee was smooth and tasty. My husband got a Cafe Latte with a shot of espresso on the side and he liked it so much he got a second to go. My husband also tried their Tartino Salmone and it was full of flavor! Love the vibes in the weekend and the decor was really nice! Their bathrooms were also clean and simple and there is only one for everyone to use. We met some really sweet people while we enjoyed our coffee. I love that the weekends they reserve the seats for chatting and connection, no electronics. Be sure to go towards the early morning, around 11am the pastries were almost gone and it started to get a little more crowded. One of their normal patrons said it was slow for a Saturday!

Cute little Italian cafe with gorgeous croissants, pastries, sandwiches, teas, coffees and juices. Love the decor inside. Easy to find street parking at 8am before all the other shops open. They also offer self-serve flavored water outside on the patio.

This spot has a really chill vibe. Indoor seating is very limited, but there is plenty of outdoor patio seating.The sandwich was so good! Tip: Laptop-free environment on weekends

Stumbled upon Il Giardino De Lilli when looking for highly rated bakeries on Yelp. I could not have been more excited to walk in and see apricot jam filled croissants. I traveled to Italy a couple months ago, and fell in love with Apricot Croissants, but when I returned to the U.S. I couldn't find them at any bakery. Imagine my excitement when we discovered Il Giardino de Lilli. Obviously I ordered an apricot croissant, along with a hot chocolate. My friends respectively ordered the Pistachio filled croissant, and the orange & chocolate croissant. The cashier was very helpful in explaining each of the different options. We enjoyed our pastries on their beautiful deck while sipping on the provided fruit-infused waters. I was very impressed with the croissant, each bite was reminiscent of my time in Italy!

One of my favorite cafes in San Diego! Their pastries are delicious - the croissants are buttery and flakey, and their cakes are also so good. I recently tried a brioche with whipped cream & pistachio on top and was worried it might be too heavy with all the cream on top, but it turned out to be light and fluffy! My husband and I easily finished it with no regrets. :)Their outdoor patio is the biggest highlight for me and the main reason I come back anytime I can. It's a beautiful, serene area to sit and catch up with a friend, work, read, people watch, etc - anything you want. There are even a couple of outlets outside that you can use to charge your device if needed. Highly recommend to come here on a sunny day when you want to enjoy good weather and a relaxing ambiance!

I walked by this awesome cafe and immediately had the urge to check it out!It's a beautiful Italian cafe with phenomenal service and great vibes. I ordered the Hammerhead coffee which I had never heard about but I really enjoyed. It was coffee + espresso which made for one heck of a caffeine kick!The almond pastry was delicious! I'm not sure if their pastries are made in house but I hope they are. If I lived in San Diego I would visit here frequently. Until next time!

Omg!!!!! The croissants are amazing!!! All the bakery is very very fresh and tasty! I loved the ambiance! Will definitely visit here again!

This is the old Pannikin location. They are an Italian bakery- the pastries are amazing and they will sell out of croissants by 11amThe chai l ordered was spiced lightly and mildly flavorful. I have a hard time finding a better chai than the old pannikin. Will keep looking.