Atelier Manna in Leucadia is a cozy, breezy cafe where chef Andrew Bachelier crafts a unique brunch experience with comforting global dishes and refreshingly creative non-alcoholic drinks.
"A breezy 25-seat outdoor patio serves as the dining area for this destination cafe (Eater’s neighborhood restaurant of the year) run by a talented culinary team led by chef Andrew Bachelier (Jeune et Jolie, Cucina Enoteca). Its appealing daytime menu is highlighted by Spanish torrija, or French toast, Turkish eggs, and seasonal salads as well as creative and refreshing juices and tonics. The patio is (unsurprisingly) a see-or-be-seen situation on the weekends that retains a more relaxed vibe during the week." - Helen I. Hwang, Candice Woo
"If there was ever a brunch worth driving 30 minutes and then lining up for, this is it. Atelier Manna is fine-dining in the daytime, but instead of a stuffy dining room you’re kicking back on a breezy patio with people in workout gear and their bandana-wearing dogs. Make sure to get the torrijas for the table—this imposingly tall, Spanish version of French toast has a custardy middle and a shatteringly crisp exterior, which might be topped with strawberries in spring or stone fruit in summer. When it comes to eggs, the highlight is cilbir, Turkish-style poached eggs set on a swath of herby yogurt and topped with chili garlic butter. There are no mimosas—or any alcohol—on offer, but the tea-based vitality tonics are compelling enough to forgo a boozy brunch just this once." - candice woo, cora lee, candice woo, cora lee, candice woo, candice woo, candice woo, cora lee, cora lee, candice woo, candice woo, cora lee, candice woo, cora lee, candice woo, candice woo, cora lee, candice woo, candice woo, candice woo, cora lee, candic
"Atelier Manna’s vitality tonics reflect the daytime restaurant’s commitment to local, seasonal ingredients. Just like the food, the drinks are thoughtfully crafted, rotating through ingredients that highlight the best of what’s available. From force-carbonated green tea with cardamom and lime leaf to the Maroon, where anise hyssop meets rosemary ginger, bitter orange peel, these drinks are as complex and beautifully prepared. Created by Chef Andrew Bachelier (Jeune et Jolie) and his wife Larah, the space is all about nourishment and creative self-expression." - Kelly Bone
"Though initially opened as a stopgap while chef Andrew Bachelier (Jeune et Jolie, Cucina Enoteca) works towards launching his larger restaurant partnership with pro skater Tony Hawk, it’s safe to say that this North County cafe, Eater’s 2023 winner for neighborhood restaurant of the year, has already become a beloved fixture in Leucadia. Diners have fully embraced Manna’s feel-good menu which includes comforting savory porridge, craveable salads, and other creative seasonal dishes." - Candice Woo, Helen I. Hwang
"Though initially opened as a stopgap while chef Andrew Bachelier (Jeune et Jolie, Cucina Enoteca) works towards launching his larger restaurant partnership with pro skater Tony Hawk, it’s safe to say that this North County cafe, Eater’s 2023 winner for neighborhood restaurant of the year, has already become a beloved fixture in Leucadia. Diners have fully embraced Manna’s feel-good menu which includes comforting savory porridge, craveable salads, and other creative seasonal dishes." - Candice Woo, Helen I. Hwang
