Second Nature
Second Nature
Hot water topped with espresso.
Your choice of single, double or triple espresso
Espresso and steamed milk. Please specify whole milk, non fat milk, oat, almond, coconut, or soy.
Espresso, equal parts steamed milk and foam.
Espresso with steamed milk, no foam
Espresso with steamed micro-foam
Espresso with a dollop of steamed milk. Please specify whole milk, non fat milk, oat, almond, coconut, or soy.
Hot coffee topped with espresso
Espresso, vanilla, and steamed milk. Please specify whole milk, non fat milk, oat, almond, coconut, or soy.
Espresso, caramel, vanilla, steamed milk, and caramel drizzle. Please specify whole milk, non fat milk, oat, almond, coconut, or soy.
Espresso, creamy vanilla, real honey, and steamed milk. Please specify whole milk, non fat milk, oat, almond, coconut, or soy.
Our signature mocha with cream de menthe. Please specify whole milk, non fat milk, oat, almond, coconut, or soy.
Our white chocolate mocha with an added touch of hazelnut. Please specify whole milk, non fat milk, oat, almond, coconut, or soy.
Our mocha latte with creamy caramel. Please specify whole milk, non fat milk, oat, almond, coconut, or soy.
Our signature chai latte with espresso. Please specify whole milk, non fat milk, oat, almond, coconut, or soy.
Nitro style cold brew coffee from Superfood Company
Non alcoholic. Raspberry, ginger, lemon
12oz glass bottle
Organic chicken, water chestnut, peanut sauce, green onion.
House green hummus, cucumber slices, pickled red onions, kalamata olives, olive oil, and pita.
maitake mushrooms, hot sauce, parmesan, green onions, and vegan ranch.
Bell peppers, citrus sauce, green onion.
Parmesan and truffle aioli. Vegan.
Vegan beer cheese, quinoa, black beans, tortilla chips, guacamole, jalapenos, cilantro, cilantro aioli.
One big pretzel with beer cheese and whole grain mustard. Vegan.
Mixed greens, quinoa, spiralized carrots, beets, guacamole, pepitas, hemp seeds, champagne vinaigrette
Romaine, cherry tomatoes, house croutons, chickpeas, vegan parm.
Romaine, arugula, green hummus, cucumber, tomato, fried paprika chickpeas, kalamata olives, tahini vinaigrertte.
Cef's choice of seasonal offerings
Heirloom romaine, cherry tomatoes, torn baguette croutons, Parmesan and grilled lemon.
Roasted sweet potato, amaranth, fried chickpeas, mushrooms, cauliflower, faro quinoa, cilantro aioli and arugula.
Mashed potatoes, demi glazed roasted veggies, onion crisps.
Grilled chicken, green onions, broccolini, sesame seeds, furikake, white rice.
Quinoa, bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, green curry sauce, fried chickpeas, cilantro
Fresh pesto zucchini noodles topped with black beans and avocado and cherry tomatoes.
Herb tossed quinoa, zucchini, lemon caper sauce, and grilled lemon.
Kombu dashi vegetable sofrito broth, crispy beets, wild carrots, steamed baby bok choy, fried garlic, marinated menma bamboo shoots, green onions, toasted sesamee seeds.
Grass fed patty, bacon ,cheddar cheese, tomatoes, butter lettuce, white onion, pickles, garlic aioli.
Bacon, cheddar, avocado, vine ripe tomatoes, butter lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, chipotle aioli, sourdough
Romaine, grilled chicken, onions, tomatoes, quinoa, kalamata olives, dill sauce.
Shredded romaine, guacamole, house queso, chipotle aioli.
House sauce, pickles, cheddar cheese, diced onions, dijon aioli.
Beyond meat 20 gram protein burger, romaine, onion, vine ripe tomatoes, and roasted garlic aioli.
fried maitake mushrooms, tomato, butter lettuce, sweet pickles, lemon, and garlic aioli on a roll.
Panko breaded and fried chicken breast on brioche bun, tangy house made slaw.
Choice of sliced fruit or fries
Choice of sliced fruit or fries
Granola, banana, chai seeds, blueberries, and strawberries.
Peanut butter, banana, strawberries, blueberries and granola.
Granola, strawberries, cacao nibs, walnuts, and dark chocolate shavings.
Blueberry , banana, pistachios, chia seeds, haupia cream
eggs, arugula, spinach, breakfast potatoes, topped with guacamole, herb oil, herb goat cheese, hemp seeds [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain]
Eggs, fajita veggies, roasted onion, breakfast potatoes, cheddar cheese, guacamole, cilantro aioli, roasted salsa.
Three eggs any style, bacon, potatoes [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain]
Spring mix, sprouts, bacon, poached eggs, avocado, cherry tomatoes, pepitas, [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain]
Eggs, avocado, bell peppers, roasted onions, cheddar cheese, cilantro aioli.
2 muffin sandwiches, egg, tomato, avocado, ham, bacon, cilantro aioli, served with breakfast potataoes.
chimichuri scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, smoked ham, crispy onions, spinach, breakfast potatoes.
Steamed rice, beef short rib, sunny side up egg, brown mushroom gravy, green onion, furikake, arugula, dash of chili sauce.
Bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, seasonal greens, breakfast potatoes, topped with hemp seeds, nutritional yeast, guacamole [choic of toast; sourdough / multigrain]
Cheddar cheese, bacon, avocado, tomato, hemp seeds, cilantro aioli, breakfasst potatoes [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain]
Chimichuri glazed short rib, three eggs any style, breakfast potatoes.
Sauteed mushrooms, spinach, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, avocado, sprouts, hemp seeds, breakfast potatoes.
Cheddar cheese, avocado smash, sprouts, pepitas, hemp seeds, breakfast potatoes [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain]
Cream cheese, cucumber, tomatoes, sprouts, red onions [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain]
Peanut butter, granola, blueberries, banana, cinnamon, honey, chia seeds [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain]
Vine ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, torn basil, olive oil, balsamic [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain] *SEASONAL*
Hemp seeds, lemon, microgreens [choice of toast: sourdoiugh / multigrain]
Banana slices, cacao nibs, [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain]
Spicy pickled carrots, pea greens, cumin toasted pepitas [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain]
Blueberry pancakes topped with blueberry compote, haupia sauce, whipped cream.
Pancakes topped with bananas, walnuts, whipped cream.
Classic pancakes served with butter and maple syrup.
Chocolate chip pancakes topped with chocolate chips, whipped cream, chocolate syrup
Pancakes topped with fresh strawberries, whipped strawberry ricotta sauce.
Brioche bread, cinnamon.
Brioche bread topped with blueberry compote, fresh mixed berries, whipped sttrawberry ricotta sauce.
Brioche bread with bananas, walnuts, brown sugar glaze.
Mixed greens, quinoa, spiralized carrots, beets, guacamole, pepitas, hemp seeds, champaigne vinaigrette.
Romaine, cherry tomatoes, house croutons, chickpeas, vegan parm.
mixed greens, green hummus, fried paprika chickpeas, pistachios, cucumbers,tomatoes, kalamata olives, tomato, and tahini vinaigrette.
Chef's choice of seasonal offerings
Quinoa, bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, green curry sauce, cilantro, fried chickpeas.
Grilled chicken, green onions, broccoli, carrots, sesame seeds, and herb white rice.
Zuchinni noodles, avocado, black beans, cherry tomatoes, herb oil, cilantro.
Quinoa, farro, roasted sweet potatoes, mushrooms, fried chickpeas, cauliflower, arugula, cilantro aioli.
Kombu dashi vegetable sofrito broth, crispy beets, wild carrots, steamed baby bok choy, fried garlic, marinated menma bamboo shoots, green onions, toasted sesame seeds.
Beyond meat 20g protein burger, butter lettuce, vine ripe tomatoes, onions, roasted garlic aioli.
Grass fed patty, bacon, cheddar cheese, butter lettuce, vine ripe tomatoes, white onion, pickles, garlic aioli.
Crispy cauliflower, shredded romaine, guacamole, house queso, and chipotle aioli. Served with chips.
Bacon, cheddar, avocado, vine ripe tomatoes, butter lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, chipotle aioli, sourdough
Panko breaded and fried chicken breast on brioche bun, tangy house made slaw.
Banana, strawberry, blueberry.
Granola, banana, strawberry, blueberry.
Eggs, bacon, fruit.
Silver dollars, fruit
Granola, peanut butter, banana, strawberry.
Cheddar cheese, bacon, avocado, tomato, hemp seeds, cilantro aioli, breakfasst potatoes [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain]
eggs, arugula, spinach, breakfast potatoes, topped with guacamole, herb oil, herb goat cheese, hemp seeds [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain]
Sauteed mushrooms, spinach, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, avocado, sprouts, hemp seeds, breakfast potatoes.
Eggs, fajita veggies, roasted onion, breakfast potatoes, cheddar cheese, guacamole, cilantro aioli, roasted salsa.
Three eggs any style, bacon, potatoes [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain]
Spring mix, sprouts, bacon, poached eggs, avocado, cherry tomatoes, pepitas, [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain]
Bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, seasonal greens, breakfast potatoes, topped with hemp seeds, nutritional yeast, guacamole [choic of toast; sourdough / multigrain]
Mixed greens, quinoa, spiralized carrots, beets, guacamole, pepitas, hemp seeds, champagne vinaigrette.
Grass fed patty, bacon, cheddar cheese, butter lettuce, vine ripe tomatoes, white onion, pickles, garlic aioli.
Bacon, cheddar, avocado, vine ripoe tomatoes, butter lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, chipotle aioli, sourdough.
Beyond meat 20g protein burger, butter lettuce, vine ripe tomatoes, onions, roasted garlic aioli.
Caesar Salad with Grilled Salmon sooo good!!
Breakfast Salad
July 31, 2023
July 31, 2023 unisex loo
July 31, 2023
Cali Brah Omelet & Cafe Latte
Inside July 31, 2023
Mimosa setup
Chipotle Lime Cauliflower Tacos
Orange Cauliflower Plate - Sooo delicious taste just like Orange Chicken, I'll definitely get this again.
Mimosas flight
July 31, 2023
April 2, 2021
Caesar Salad
drink, pancakes
Comfy surroundings await!
Short Rib and Eggs
Restrooms in da back July 31, 2023
Green Hummus Plate
Hangover take out time
July 31, 2023
Plenty of space on the patio we even fit our bikes behind us!
South La Jolla Burrito
Greg C.
Jul 6, 2024
Highly recommend! We were so glad we came across this place for breakfast! The food was so fresh, delicious, and plentiful. Have Brooke as your server, she was awesome!The Artichoke Benedict was yummy. I loved my South La Jolla Burrito, so much wonderful food. My daughter had the Basic Breakfast and loved it! Perfectly prepared!!The place is adorable and you can sit inside or out. Nice ambiance. Check it out.
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Steven F.
May 23, 2024
We really enjoyed Second Nature. We were visiting San Diego and wanted something healthier for breakfast than our previous choice (Olive Cafe, which was quite greasy). Second Nature's excellent Yelp reviews and aesthetically pleasing website and images compelled us to stop by. The ambiance is really nice. It's very beachy and the indoor-outdoor environment is really nice. We sat outside which was so refreshing! Katie was our server, she was the epitome of a great server. Friendly, helpful and attentive. The menu is not that of your typical restaurant, there's so many different options such as Vegan and other "healthier" options.The food was a mixed bag but mostly positive. I thought my iced coffee was a bit too strong. However, the food was mostly OK. My Mom got the Basic Breakfast which she really enjoyed. My Dad got the Cali Brah Omelet which he loved, I snuck a bite and it was really good. I got the Lox Benedict which I didn't really love, the Lox had a weird texture to me. I ordered the Mixed Berry French Toast as a replacement and it was absolutely amazing. Sweet and soft! One thing I loved was how beautifully everything was presented. Overall, I would definitely come back to Second Nature. Beautiful atmosphere, a very sweet server and mostly good food, presented beautifully.
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Emily S.
May 22, 2024
Stopped by this spot on a slow Monday night for a bite. We seated ourselves on their nice outdoor patio with two other tables at the time and a few people at the bar. We saw a number of staff behind the bar working but it did take a solid 5 minutes for someone to come to our table. We were finally given menus and water and were able to order. I ordered the ginger turmeric juice, which I found to taste overwhelmingly like plain orange juice. Would not recommend getting that if you wanted a more ginger and/or turmeric taste like the name of the drink suggests. For food, we ordered the cheeseburger, named "The Best Burger in North PB" and the Grilled Chicken Shawarma. We ended up fighting over the burger, because although on the greasier side, it was tasty. Note that any side for the burger is extra, including fries. The grilled chicken shawarma was a big disappointment for us. The plate had a lot of food, but it was filled with mostly quinoa and lettuce. They gave us probably a quarter of a chicken breast to eat - very disappointing for the price. Ultimately, I am happy I tried this place because it does look good and is typically fairly busy, but I would not go again after dining here myself.
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Rebecca E.
Apr 10, 2024
Indoor outdoor seating, WiFi, full menu, bar, TVs. Visited this spot with a friend on a Wednesday at lunchtime.Service was great, plenty of open seating. I'd love to visit this place at breakfast or dinner to see what the vibe is like. Wifi is alright. We brought our computers for light work.
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Maayan Y.
Jun 18, 2024
Overall enjoyed our experience at second nature! They have a very modern and cozy outdoor patio (with heaters), making it a nice place to catch up with friends. Lots of healthy food options -- tasted good too! Have had better American type cuisine but it was tasty nonetheless. Server was wonderful and service was fast and accurate! Overall, would recommend especially if you're looking for a more casual vibe or a lighter/healthier option for eating out.
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Justine H.
Jun 12, 2024
If you're looking for a brunch spot by the beach, no reservation necessary, Second Nature will always be that place! They've got a stacked menu and bottomless mimosas if desired. Service is fast and you're not waiting long for food to come out once ordered. Their short rib with the chimichurri was the highlight for our group and the plate with eggs is a large portion! Definitely could be shared. Love coming back every time.
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Hannah N.
Jun 6, 2024
This spot has always been one of my go to spots to enjoy a light bite while working and typically ending with a glass of wine as well. During the morning and afternoon there are typically quite a few people working here and I will say their wifi connection is great so why not get out of the house for a few hours and work from a different spot for anyone who works from home. The most recent time I went I decided to go for something simple and did the plain avocado toast and added some scrambled eggs and a side of bacon to have something easy to snack on. I have also tried their eggs benedict for brunch as well but I really love their dinner menu but I always seem to be here a little too early for that one. I will have to come back for dinner soon, I love the vibe with indoor and outdoor seating options and the spot is dog friendly which I always love!
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Pree R.
Mar 16, 2024
Boy, have I missed vegan food from California---SoCal especially!My sister and I took an Uber from downtown San Diego to Pacific Beach just so we could indulge in some nutritious and tasty vegan dishes for a super late lunch. It was practically dinner by the time we sat down and started munching, given that our body clocks were still on CST and not PST!We each got an appetizer so we can sample off eachother's plates. I got the Orange Cauliflower and my sister got the Vegan Wangz. To balance it out, I got the Mediterranean Salad as my entrée, which came with romaine, arugula, green hummus, cucumber, tomato, fried paprika chickpeas, kalamata olives, and tahini vinaigrette.I was a super fan of the cauliflower appetizer, since it was drenched with orange sauce and a delicious breaded coating. I was also a fan of the wangz since they did have a spicy kick to them, and a scrumptious, cooling accompanying sauce. My salad was delicious as well, thanks to the avocado hummus scoop, but I was unable to finish it due to getting full from the cauliflower. I guess that's how it goes with appetizers! It was a bit chilly outside with the wind, but the patio seating was open and spacious. There were lots of cute dogs roaming around too!
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Christine B.
Aug 6, 2024
We had an outstanding lunch here today.. I had an amazing chicken wrap.. actually the best I've ever had! My granddaughter had a chicken, pesto and mozzarella sandwich, she said it was "awesome" ..good service, and a great reflection of our community.. we'll be back.
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Patty T.
Nov 29, 2023
I stumbled upon this place while visiting my daughter in San Diego. We ordered a simple breakfast and found that the food was good. However, the service was terrible. We had a waitress who abandoned us, so the second waitress came in wasn't any better than the first one... When we had asked for to go boxes, she literally asked "did you want me to walk all the way around the bar to go get you a box". I don't know I just found that to be quite rude. It's unfortunate because the food was really good.
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