Flora North Park

Great selection of brunch dishes, both savory and sweet. Parking garage nearby. Prices are very reasonable. The place is very loud inside, it would benefit from wall dressings that absorb some of the noise. Service was good but very slow, however, we went there on a holiday for brunch. Overall, I’d recommend this place if you are not rushed and are ok with the noise.

What a gorgeous spot! I came in for a private company lunch and was blown away by the ambiance—absolutely beautiful, airy, and perfect for brunch or a girls’ day out. Every corner of the restaurant felt curated and cozy, with such an inviting vibe. The food? Delicious and picture-perfect. I had the smoked salmon croissant eggs Benedict—so flavorful and beautifully plated. My mom had the smoked salmon toast, and we were both in love with our dishes. I also tried the pistachio cappuccino, and it was made perfectly—creamy, smooth, and just the right touch of sweetness. Our server, Salvador, was incredible—friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. I’ll definitely be back the next time I’m in San Diego—especially to try the sweet treats.

Went here to celebrate my mom's birthday, and it has really nice decor. We were greeted by our server Ocean, and she set the tone for the day. She was very congenial and approachable, and made my mom very happy. Unfortunately, midway through our service it started to get busy, so they had to transfer her to a different section to help out. Our new server, Luca, was just as exceptional like Ocean. Very personable and likeable. Kudos and 5 star to him making my mom feel special on her birthday. Our orders: The Flora Charcuterie: *highly recommend if you're a group of 3-5 people. So much food ! Macaroons,waffles,french toast, daily muffins,sausage, bacon, etc! Sheesh! Brie French Toast Bites: SOOOO GOOD! Never had whipped brie before and it was amazing with the honey and pecans Smoked Salmon Toast: So good my wife didn't want to share!lol This restaurant hit all the points:vibe,decor,food, and especially service by Ocean and Luca! *Thank You to Luca for getting another candle for my mom, and serenading Happy Birthday to her😁. A must place to visit for brunch, and place to enjoy being around family and friends. Would definently recommend and make our way back here again!

This was my first time at Flora. I went for brunch with my family. I had a reservation, and we were seated quickly. The place is lovely, with a nice atmosphere. The service was good, the waiter was friendly, and our food arrived relatively fast. That said, I want to focus on the food—because, in the end, that's what matters most to me. Out of the five dishes we ordered, four were quite bland. They weren't bad, but they were seriously underseasoned. I ordered an Americano, but it was very diluted and lacked any real coffee flavor. My companion’s mocha tasted more like hot chocolate than coffee. I’m not sure I’d return. The place has a lot of potential, but the flavor left much to be desired.

Very aesthetic place, cute, but not a lot of sound insolation so the noise bounces around quite a lot and can be hard to hear people. The food was very pretty, but the portions were small for the price, which was a little disappointing to leave a place hungry (and I don't have a big appetite). The Turkish breakfast was DELICIOUS but not nearly enough bread or egg for how much delicious sauce you are given or the price, and the peach waffles seemed like they'd be good but there was a lack of sauce and it was rather dry overall, and not warm. I think Flora has the chance to be really great but right now, it's just OK.

Had a great experience at Flora for a birthday brunch! The restaurant itself is lovely, with great attention to detail and a vibe that we sorely need more of in North Park. The service was fantastic, and you could feel the care that everyone who worked there had. The food was crazy good - I had the shakshuka and my wife had the eggs benedict. We may also have gotten a bonus stack of French toast, and let me tell you we regret nothing. We'll definitely be back - amazing spot!

Out having breakfast with my mom, we decided to come out a few days early to celebrate Mother’s Day to beat the crowd. I came across Flora and was excited to see and try this new location, as we arrived we were the first ones the decor and placement of the restaurant is beautiful. There is outdoor dining as well its very bright and colorful with flowers nice elegant touch. Service was excellent and loved how the server shared her favorite dishes and cocktails, made it so much easier to order. We ordered the iced whip dalgona coffee and a matcha expresso martini. The dalgona coffee was creamy and strong just the way I love coffee, matcha I highly recommend for matcha lovers it was so refreshing, nicely balanced you can actually taste the expresso and matcha. Dishes were nicely prepared, ordered steak and eggs with the berry french toast, steak was nicely cooked juicy with plenty of flavor the arugula gave it a nice texture with the potato. The French toast bread was so thick and fluffy happy it didn’t get soggy since it was sitting there since we started with the steak first. The berries combined with the sauce was amazing and wasn’t too sweet berries were perfect and not too bitter. Overall everything was perfect and I highly recommend for any occasion

Flora is a new brunch place located in North Park, from the same executive chef from Cesarina and Elvira. Our party of 2 came in without a reservation at 11am on a Saturday and waited about 30 minutes. I recommend making a reservation especially if you have a larger party. Environment/Parking: Street parking only so give yourself some time to look for a spot especially during the busy times. There were a handful of outdoor tables ranging from 2-4 person tables. The inside was larger than expected with many tables including a round 6-person table. I saw a few parties of about 8. The inside was very cute! Food: CARAMELIZED BRIE FRENCH TOAST ($12): This was my favorite entree. Good to share with our party of 2. The flavor was so unique with its (not so) sweet and salty component. I’d get this again. SMOKED SALMON CROISSANT BENEDICT ($21): served with house made potatoes. Loved the take on the croissant Benedict but as for the taste overall, but it didn’t wow me. I wouldn’t get this again personally. EGG SANDWICH ($17): served with potatoes. My husband said it’s probably one of the better breakfast sandwiches he’s had and would get this again. ICED WHIPPED DALGONA COFFEE($9): delicious and strong. ICED LATTE ($5) + sweet vanilla cold foam ($2): husband enjoyed the cold foam. *You can also add in strawberry cold foam to any of your drinks. Overall: There were lots of other great choices that I’d love to try next time we come. Make a reservation!

Food was great, drinks were better and staff was amazing! Went for brunch for a friend's birthday and we were not disappointed.

Stopped in for a first time ever visit on a Friday at noon for a friend's celebration and could not have been happier with the experience. Flora beautiful decor that is clean and has ultimate brunch vibes! We were set immediately and the service was absolutely stellar. $15 per person for bottomless mimosas is an absolute deal! Every single person within our party of five was absolutely pleased with their food.. I had the Turkish eggs , 10 out of 10 if you're craving a lighter dish that is bursting with flavor. I will absolutely be coming back to this restaurant again because the menu has plenty of dishes that I want to try! In the end, it turned out that our server was actually the owner Ashley. She is an absolute sweetheart and I can tell she has a passion for her establishment. Pro tip.. Utilize the parking garage around the corner on 30th Street. It is inexpensive and a very short walking distance from the front door.

The food was exceptional and the service was amazing!! I had the berry French toast, definitely a must have! I had the Lychee drink, so good!! Our server was Luca! He was excellent and provided great service! He also made great menu recommendations!

Okay so the vibes are immaculate, but the service was kind of slow. Granted, it was a busy Saturday. The interior has this like Egyptian but modern chic vibe. It's very cute. It was definitely kind of warm in the restaurant because it was a hot summer day, but I loved the look and feel of the place. The food was good, but I felt like my food was kind of cold by the time it got to me. My coffee tasted funny, and I felt like the milk was a little old or sitting out or something when I tasted it. But what was nice was that they comped the latte and brought me back an iced coffee on the house, which was very nice of them. I felt kind of bad for the workers though. They all have to wear overalls?? It was a hot day, and the heat comes into the restaurant. Idk I feel like they shouldn't make them wear overalls. Kind of overkill & it doesn't even really match the restaurant aesthetic of it being kind of a cute brunch and chic vibe. I thought it was odd to try to enforce the overalls thing.

Great selection of brunch dishes, both savory and sweet. Parking garage nearby. Prices are very reasonable. The place is very loud inside, it would benefit from wall dressings that absorb some of the noise. Service was good but very slow, however, we went there on a holiday for brunch. Overall, I'd recommend this place if you are not rushed and are ok with the noise.

I came here for brunch with my MeetUp Fun Diego Ladies group. We absolutely loved the food and the service was incredible! I ordered a breakfast sandwich and it was huge! As delicious as it was, I could only eat half and saved the other half for the next day. I reheated it in the air fryer and it was just as good! We celebrated one of my friend's 50th birthday, so our server brought out complimentary champagne and dessert for everyone! The restaurant was beautifully decorated. We were seated in the front, so it was a bit hot. I would definitely recommend coming here when the weather is a bit cooler. They have tables indoors and outdoors, so the front entrance was kept open. We were dressed in our summer attire so we didn't mind the slightly elevated temp. The handsome servers in their overalls added a nice touch to our ladies brunch! We absolutely loved everything about our experience here!

Flora set the scene for a lovely brunch date with my mom! The botanic atmosphere coupled up with the bright decor and aesthetic interior definitely caught my attention to take her here. We were craving mostly savory items, so we opted for the chilaquiles and Pink Vodka Fettucine for lunch. To the fettucine, we added shrimp. Highly recommend doing that! I wasn't so much of a fan of the chilaquiles, as the chips weren't the freshest and our choice of Verde salsa was a bit too sour for my liking. For our fun beverage, we shared a cup of their Strawberry Matcha Pink Cloud latte. I expected a bit more on the presentation for the price, however, it was just average. Although the place is aesthetic, I think they could use a little more work in the menu! I did enjoy my experience here and the service was great all around. I definitely would consider coming back to discover anything else I like, and they have lots of potential for a brunch spot in North Park!

Very cute & chic spot!! Went in right after opening on a Thursday, and it was empty of course! So win for us! The actual vibes & decorations were so cute! Very "ladies who lunch" coded. The actual food offering were pretty ok. I liked the concept & the execution of the Brie "French toast", but it wasn't very tradition in the sense of French toast, and as someone who doesn't really like FT, another win & was pleasantly surprised. The sausage omelette was tasty, however a bit bland, albeit generous with cheese, so slight win. The $15 bottomless mimosas were nice & a pretty good deal, since 1 is $12. The mocktail was a bit lacking & think the fruit could have been in season more for better flavor, but the concept & flavors were yummy pairings. Service was super nice & attentive, checked in, and made sure everything was ok. Only real "complaint" was that the bathroom & floor looked a bit dirty for being first thing in the morning, so maybe the shift before did a speedy clean up & missed something, but other than that, a cute & fun lil spot!

Flora is a new brunch place located in North Park, from the same executive chef from Cesarina and Elvira. Our party of 2 came in without a reservation at 11am on a Saturday and waited about 30 minutes. I recommend making a reservation especially if you have a larger party. Environment/Parking: Street parking only so give yourself some time to look for a spot especially during the busy times. There were a handful of outdoor tables ranging from 2-4 person tables. The inside was larger than expected with many tables including a round 6-person table. I saw a few parties of about 8. The inside was very cute! Food: CARAMELIZED BRIE FRENCH TOAST ($12): This was my favorite entree. Good to share with our party of 2. The flavor was so unique with its (not so) sweet and salty component. I'd get this again. SMOKED SALMON CROISSANT BENEDICT ($21): served with house made potatoes. Loved the take on the croissant Benedict but as for the taste overall, but it didn't wow me. I wouldn't get this again personally. EGG SANDWICH ($17): served with potatoes. My husband said it's probably one of the better breakfast sandwiches he's had and would get this again. ICED WHIPPED DALGONA COFFEE($9): delicious and strong. ICED LATTE ($5) + sweet vanilla cold foam ($2): husband enjoyed the cold foam. *You can also add in strawberry cold foam to any of your drinks. Overall: There were lots of other great choices that I'd love to try next time we come. Make a reservation!

We came here for my birthday brunch and we're not disappointed! Cute vibes and delicious food! The best part, though? The little "fortunes" that came attached to our drinks. So fun and so cute!! Definitely recommend the berry compote French toast!

Late review! Thought I dropped a review on this place but I was sadly mistaken! I came here during Mother's Day weekend and we were told we had a 90 minute limitation. No issues with making a reservation, placed it about several weeks in advance. First time being here and I completely love the flower vibe, which suited the occasion perfectly. As expected, it was crowded but not overly so. Only gripe - we felt rushed, almost clearing the plates when we were still eating some of the food. What we had: Chacuterie Board - Highly recommend!!! Comes with waffles, French toast, eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit, vanilla gelato and croissants. Good to be shared with 3 ppl. Smoked Salmon Croissant Benedict - Filing and delicious! Egg Sandwich - Beware, this was humongous! Thick and chewy sourdough with a hearty filling, def a hearty meal. Matcha Espresso Martini was pretty good. Highly recommend! Definitely will return again because food came out reasonably quick and the staff were so attentive.

The decor and vibe are amazing. There is so much personality as soon as you step inside. The food was delicious and the man candy bacon is great. Lots of delicious options!

I love this restaurant! It was a short walk from our hotel and it has great reviews so we stopped by to get some breakfast. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and we were seated immediately by a very friendly staff member. The strawberry cloud Matcha was perfectly sweet and a nice addition to my breakfast. The Turkish eggs were so rich and flavorful. It truly was a great experience. I can't wait to go back!

Came to Flora on a Saturday morning for brunch with some friends and had a really good experience. I also had my sister's dog with me, so I really appreciated the dog-friendly outdoor patio - plenty of shade and a great spot to relax and catch up. My sister had visited Flora the week before and wasn't wowed by what she ordered, so I went into this thinking Flora was overhyped. Instead I think it's just about ordering the right thing. Tbh if you go, just get the Steak Sandwich. Seriously a 10/10. The steak was perfect/melt in your mouth good, and the smoked gouda added such a rich, flavorful touch. I split it with my boyfriend and it was plenty of food for the both of us. Great vibe, friendly staff, and a solid brunch spot overall. Can't complain with the sandwich we had.

What I ordered | smoked salmon croissant Benedict | lychee spritz Taste | cocktails was sweet and refreshing. salmon Bennie was solid! I like how it includes avocado! Potatoes had a good crisp! Service | servers were great! Followed up a lot. Provided a water bowl for my dog! Parking | Street Notes | i was able to walk in and get seated outdoors without a reservation in about 20 min on a Saturday brunch time.

Was amazed at how good the food was here, everything all my friends got was incredible! And all our drinks were so tasty. Unfortunately we came here for bottomless mimosas and it's not advertised that it's only on week days :/ They definitely hide this fact and I had even DMd them on Instagram asking for the bottomless hours and was only told it's the same as brunch hours... so just FYI no bottomless on weekends. Other than that the food, service and ambiance was great!

Went here for Sunday Brunch with my girlfriends and 10/10 experience. We were able to sit inside this time and enjoy the fun decor, beautiful wallpaper, and sip on a couple cocktails. We all enjoyed some repeats from my initial visit which included the well known and well loved matcha espresso martinis and flora hasselback potatoes. We also all split the breakfast carbonara (which last time I had a small gripe about the choice of noodle, and this time it was a fettucine style and it did actually taste and meld 10x better in my opinion! It was so good and definitely creamier!) This time, we also opted for lychee spritzes which were refreshing and flavorful. We also shared the charcuterie which came with an adorable sparkler on a three tier tray, and then a bigger serving tray as well. The charcuterie included a croissant, waffle, french toast, and some cream, jam, and Nutella which was on the 3-tiered tray - then also eggs (cooked to your preference), sausage, bacon, gelato, as well as a bowl of some mixed fruits (for your sweet options) on the bigger tray. We felt like we had possibly overordered since we were pretty stuffed by the end of our meal but it was so worth it. The price was also so worth everything we enjoyed. We had a very sweet server who checked on us quite a bit and everyone was so kind and I love how they all wore overalls and white tops! We, as a group, would probably most definitely come back here again. Everything was just too good.

North Park off of the 805 on University. Parking is difficult in this area, so be prepared to hunt around and walk a few blocks. I went in the morning so there was a lot of natural lighting through their windows. Very friendly staff and quality ingredients. The matcha espresso martini was amazingly balanced with no flavor overpowering the other. Burger was dry but the hassleback potatoes were fantastic. Omelet was a great healthy tasting breakfast with the broccolini.

It's so pretty inside. We had a reservation, which I was a few minutes late for due to parking (and who I am as a person tbh) and they sat my Mom which no issues and let me go in to meet her when I got there. We went for brunch. The strawberry "pink cloud" matcha was awesome! We split the caramelized brie French toast and the salmon toast with added avocado. Both were good but the French toast was a bit too savory for my taste, actually. I definitely recommend adding the avocado to the toast though! That was great. It looks like they change their menu fairly often so I would recommend looking at it on their website rather than online photos. All the staff here were so sweet and over-the-top gracious and accommodating.

My best friend and I came to celebrate her early birthday this past Saturday, first, making online reservations was really easy and it was even easier to modify the reservations when plans changed a bit. Flora is absolutely bright and beautiful and a great little addition to North Parks cool hipster vibes. I love the how welcoming the team here is and the decor is just really fun and vibey. To start we had the caramelized brie French toast to share along with a couple cocktails, I ordered the passion fruit mojito while the birthday girl got the lychee spritz. Can I just say how good both drinks were, not overly sweet and super refreshing. The brie French toast was so good, they added fresh mint pieces which really tied in the sweetness from the honey and the nuttiness from the brie. I wish it were just a little warmer, it was pretty cold when we got it. For our mains I ordered the smoked salmon croissant benedict while the birthday girl got the chicken and waffles. This is the first time I've ever ordered smoked salmon anything, usually I just try it off of a friends plate but for some reason today I really wanted to try it. Personally, I have had better smoked salmon, this one was just okay, not enough smokiness and maybe could use a little bit more seasoning? The potatoes were crispy but again really lacked seasoning for me, the birthday girl did thoroughly enjoy her meal so that's a plus. To go, we both chose the strawberry matcha "pink cloud" and that would be a reason why I would go back. Perfect balance of matcha and strawberry and really wired me for the rest of the day. I wish I could give this a solid 5, overall, service, ambiance and drinks were great, I just wish my food was better. Would I come again, yes, my try happy hour next.

Had not been to Flora since it changed from Truffle. The first visit was just for some drinks. I had sparkling rose and my husband had the margarita. Then we returned for breakfast and drinks. The service is good and the food was yummy (big portions) and drinks were good. Felt the margarita was a bit pricy but my husband said it was yummy. Below is what we ordered. Steak and eggs - was good. The steak comes medium but my husband asked for it to be med rare. The server said they would do their best. It turned out pretty good. He also asked for over medium eggs but they were over easy. Yogurt and fruit - it was a large bowl and my husband said it was good. Order of sourdough- my husband didn't realize his steak and eggs came with bread so he had ordered a side of bread. Bkfst sandwich - it was huge and tasty. I asked for the eggs over medium but they were over easy. Not a huge deal but the egg was super runny and got all over my sandwich. It was a nice morning and I like their patio area. I want to try their dinner sometime.

Came here for Father's Day today and almost a perfect experience. Nice varied menu for most palates I clung breakfast and lunch options and only thing missing is a better ventilation system. It still got quite hot even with doors open. Might have been cooler in f we stoped outside as long as in shade as I t seemed like there was a bit more breeze there. Otherwise great first experience and very fairly priced. Parking a hit and miss but have to aid lots but pricey at $19-$21 for two hours. Yikes! Good luck with that parking but the good food should help ease the pain a bit.

Love love love! A must go in north park! The only bad thing about flora is that it closes at 3. We want more! Such a perfect spot to grab a bite, or read your book with a glass of wine!

Nice new place.... Checked! Had a wonderful breakfast this morning at Flora. The company was superb. Thanks Brandon. This place is so lovely. Decorated so nicely and warmth. Ambiance was super nice as well. Great level of music, just perfect. Food was yummy, so nice and prices were amazing. Service was nice as well; everyone was very attentive. If you are interested the area, try them out, you won't be disappointed. Happy breakfast, brunch or dinner time!

Parking is street only. There are some metered and some two hour, plus a parking garage in the area. Expect to walk a few blocks. Service was good. Staff friendly. They have seating inside and out. The fabric benches were pretty dirty. The interior is beautiful. Tried: Matcha espresso martini $16 - the flavors had the perfect balance. No single flavor overwhelmed the other. Served in a very small glass. Burger $21 - the burger patty was very dry. Needed a higher fat ratio. The bun was over toasted and almost burnt on the bottom. Flavor was just okay. The hassleback potatoes this came with were amazing. Top 5 best potatoes I've ever had. You can order as a side, highly recommend instead of ordering the burger. Sausage omelet $18 - potatoes were good. The omelet was packed with stuff but wasn't very warm when eating. It was a very healthy omelet filled with veggies.

My best friends and I came here while I was back visiting in town. Beautifully designed and very welcoming. It was not too busy when we went which was also very nice. Got to choose where we wanted to sit. Was greeted right away so friendly. The drinks were superb and it was so hard what to choose everything sounded so pleasant. Food was delicious and proportion was a lot bigger than expected which was fine. Pricing was not high and was well worth it. And at the end the receipt came in a beautiful old fashioned book which I loved. Definitely recommend and we will be back.

Flora is a part of a restaurant group which includes Roman Wolves and Rustic Cocina. Got a reservation online and went this past weekend. We went closer to closing so there were plenty of tables. The decor was fun and vibrant and the staff was very welcoming. I got a delicious blackberry basil drink that had a golden ticket for a free drink which was an unexpected surprise! We ordered the "flora charcuterie" which came with enough food for 3 people at least and I felt was reasonably priced at $62. We also got the Turkish eggs which were delicious. There was a ton of food so they were nice enough to give us an extra table for our spread. I will definitely go back again!

I came here for the first time a couple weeks ago. I was able to make a reservation online. My friend and I were kindly greeted and seated when we got there. It was a Saturday (late morning) and the restaurant was packed. The interior design of the restaurant is nice. The waiter who took our order was friendly and checked in on us a good amount. I ordered the steak sandwich and it was so yummy! The size was great! Only thing was that it came with one single potato instead of a side of fries which I thought was odd. Aside from that, I had a great experience at Flora, and would definitely come back and encourage others to check this place out.

Loved the ambiance and italian twist to this place! I ordered: SMOKED SALMON TOAST - The amount of salmon on this was wild lol. It was super fresh! I typically don't like arugula but it was delicious. A little too much salmon after a few bites but rather have more than less. I also ordered a side of house potatoes and there was a loooot! OVERALL - Definitely worth checking out!

The place is really cute inside, & the smoked salmon benedict was amazing! Service was good too!

We had a fantastic brunch here. We couldn't decide so split two dishes. We had the Chilaquiles and the Squash Blossom Fritatta, both delicious. They brought by friend Tiramisu and hold me back, I've had gobs of Tiramisu in my life, but this was the best! Services and ambience were spot on too.

Finally... a place with some personality! And good food! We love Luca! (PS- really good avocado and drinks here)

Such a cute little brunch spot! The servers were all decked out in overalls and the decor transported me to Italy. The food was decadent and delicious. Service was quick and friendly. Would definitely come again, but reservations highly recommended. The waiting line was loooong as we walked out.

We came here to celebrate my friend's birthday. The decor is gorgeous, we adored our server Marcello, and the food and cocktails were delicious. I would give this place 4.5 stars. It's such a pretty little restaurant. Italian vibes by an Italian owner with a few handsome Italian servers at the restaurant. However it's not Italian food. It's more Americanized ranging from sausage omelette to sandwiches and salads to breakfast burritos . We ordered the chilaquiles with carnitas and the chicken and waffles. The green chilaquiles were my favorite because it had so much flavor. There were sliced green chilies in it so definitely had a kick, no extra hot sauce for me! The chicken in the chicken and waffles were juicy not dry. But I felt it needed more mango habanero sauce or dressing for the arugula and the waffle. The portions were generous. The cocktails were refreshing and yummy. We ordered the passion fruit mojito, the cantaloupe olive oil martini and the lychee spritz. Marcello knew were celebrating our friend's birthday and comped us an amazing chocolate chip bread pudding. It came with a fancy gold candle with a tall sparkling flame. Definitely a nice touch. I highly recommend this restaurant but make sure you make rezzis. Also parking isn't the easiest but there is a parking lot nearby for $1 per hour.

I tried Flora for the first time this morning and everything was amazing. I got the zucchini frittata which was so yummy and filling. I've never had a zucchini frittata before and I was pleasantly surprised. My dad got the breakfast carbonara and it was so delicious especially with the bites of pork gave it the perfect balance. The service was quick and friendly and the restaurant's decor was beautiful. Will definitely be back.

What a cute breakfast spot. The service was amazing. All the staff were super friendly and helpful. We shared the Flora Charcuterie. That was still a lot of food for 2 people. The matcha waffle was my favorite. Because there was so much food on the platter the food got cold super fast. The waffle, croissants & french toast was still good but wish it was a warmer. I would definitely recommend coming here for the ambiance, food and service. The parking is not difficult if you come early morning. Thank you Flora for a delicious first time.

Not sure what's going on in the kitchen since the first day they opened, but the quality has dropped a bit. The sausage omelette: sausage this time around is dried out, lacks flavor, minimal purée. The berry French toast: old compote(??), old cheese(??), leaves a weird aftertaste, didn't even finish it. Today we added the zucchini blossom frittata: dry and lacks flavor. The breakfast potatoes were good, but they changed them from the tri-color ones like before (the tri-color were way better). FYI, if you order a coffee beverage (anything other than water), you'll be waiting for however long that takes to make before they come back to take your order. Overall, kind of a let down today. Might put this at the bottom of our rotation on brekkie locations. Love the ambiance, though.

We decided to try this spot because we saw an instagram reel of their whipped coffee--it was JUST as good as it looked, if not even better. It's like a sweet and strong whipped espresso foam!!! We'll be 1000% coming back for those! We also ordered their egg sandwich, it was a great price for the size ($16) and the bread was amazinggggg. The hasselback potatoes were cooked to perfection and had a great truffle flavor that wasn't too overpowering and added a perfect touch to them. This place did everything beautifully. We'll be frequenting to try more menu items. Yummmmm! The interior is also really cute and vibey, and our waiter was lovely. 5/5 stars for our first visit!!

I saw this new restaurant pop up on social media and was interested in the dinner/cocktail menu. The interior is beautiful and we were sat immediately. It was pretty empty on a Thursday night. I asked about happy hour and was told that they were going to start implementing it in about a month (this is as of 1/2/25). Service was very attentive and everyone was very kind and accommodating. For drinks, we got the matcha espresso martini and cantaloupe olive oil martini. Both were 5/5! They came out quickly and were absolutely delicious. I would come back for the drinks alone. Small bites we ordered were the ahi tuna crispy rice and patatas bravas. Ahi tuna: 4/5 The serving size is 2 pieces of crispy rice over spicy mayo. They were pretty large because there was a lot of rice compared to the amount of tuna. This wasn't bad though because the rice was seasoned very well and perfectly crispy. The tuna was standard. Patatas bravas: 3/5 This had a pretty big serving size and came with a side of salsa. I was a bit thrown off because other places I've tried the dish the potatoes are crispy where as these tasted more like they were roasted. That's fine except for the fact that some of the larger pieces of potato were still kind of hard and I wasn't a fan of that. We also ordered a main dish to try something off of each part of the dinner menu. We got the pumpkin parpadelle which was a 3/5 for me. It took a while to come out and I'm not sure if it was because the server didn't put it in until we were done with the small bites or it just took a bit of time. When we did get it, it was beautifully plated but unfortunately the flavor was lacking. It was one dimensional to me and was missing salt and just something to pull it all together. Overall, I wasn't the biggest fan of the dinner menu, but I would like to try their brunch menu, as it seems like that is where they excel. Their cocktails are also wonderful and I highly recommend them! Looking forward to see the implementation of happy hour as well and I think they can do great.

I'm not sure what happened to the previous short-lived Italian eatery in this North Park space. The same local restaurant group has now debuted Flora as the replacement all-day bistro offering daily brunch and dinner on Thursday through Sunday. A sizeable front patio with plenty of canopy cover at each table was still available while the inside had not changed much at all with European inspired decor. I visited for dinner because most of the previous reviews were for the brunch offerings. A one-page menu listed a dozen small plates and five mains. I chose an item from each category with the Cod Croquettes and the Sous Vide Duck. There were four fritters filled with shredded cod meat topped with garlic aioli and chives. I didn't find the croquettes to be distinctive enough to charge $15 for the set. On the other hand, the sous vide'd duck was pan seared and served as two pieces on a plate. A sliced hassleback potato was placed in between the meat slices with swiss chard, beet puree, and red wine reduction were the other accompaniments. Not only was this entree beautifully plated, but the duck was cooked perfectly. The potato was a great vehicle to sop up the puree and reduction. The cost wasn't outrageously expensive for duck which I would recommend for anyone who dines in the evening at Flora.

Right in the middle of North Park area off University, this place was overall okay. You're here for the vibes, not the food. We went right at opening on a Saturday morning to start our day and avoid potential crowds. We were seated promptly and got our drinks: matcha espresso martini (wouldn't call it "matcha" since it was sprinkled with it) and the lychee spritz (very refreshing). We also ordered very quickly because we were the first ones in. Unfortunately it already got off to a bad start. 30 minutes after ordering our food, the waitress came up and said they were out of hollandaise sauce for the salmon Benedict croissant that I ordered- why did it take that long to let me know??? Did they not do a stock check prior to opening or even check the day prior? 30 minutes of waiting and they did not even start cooking. They had to request that I order something else, and I chose their salmon toast since I wanted salmon prior to our arrival. Additionally, we got our food after another couple who came in 20 minutes after us, which I was very disappointed about. Reason being was the wait time was much longer for my party's food (even if they made a mistake on my individual dish) versus theirs and they got their food faster than us. Granted they may have ordered something totally different, but the fact of the matter was that we should have been a priority first as we arrived first. We got their salmon toast and their shakshuka eggs. Salmon (sourdough) toast is like any other basic millennial dish, spread with cream cheese, topped with capers, purple onion, and arugula. The shakshuka eggs (highly recommended as one of their popular dishes)- don't let the name fool you. It's essentially a marinara sauce mixed with eggs and you dip two small sourdough slices into it. If you're hungry, I recommend not to eat these dishes. Although they apologized, took off my dish on the receipt and gave a 20% discount for their mistake, I feel that these issues could have been avoided if they made sure things were ready to go upon opening.

TLDR: Flora is a brunch/dinner spot with a strong Instagram aesthetic. While the décor impresses, the experience is marred by logistical issues and uneven food. A great place for photos, but a mixed bag when it comes to actually dining. General Info: Flora is a brunch-forward restaurant with Italian influences opened by the team behind RustiCucina and Roman Wolves. Located in North Park, it delivers serious visual appeal: chic interiors, coordinated staff uniforms, and a vibe that feels curated for Instagram. It's undeniably stylish, drawing a young, trendy crowd. However, the operational side still seems to be catching up. Despite having a reservation on Mother's Day, my family and I waited at least 20 minutes to be seated, during which the hostesses argued loudly in front of us about where to seat us, even though there was no visible line or crowd; we were seated in the back of the restaurant. Once at the table, I was informed of a 90-minute dining limit, something that was not communicated in advance either on the website or during booking. Inquiries about a potential holiday menu had previously been met with uncertainty. At the table, they insisted the menu didn't exist, despite screenshots of it having appeared online just days prior (which I've included). These miscommunications, while minor individually, added up to a bumpy start. Food: My meal began with a vanilla matcha latte. It leaned sweet, but had a nice matcha presence and was ultimately refreshing. I tried many dishes during my visit. The first was the zucchini frittata, which came with breakfast potatoes and toast. The potatoes were nicely crisped on the outside and fluffy inside. They were executed well and had a reasonably good flavor. The frittata itself was fine: eggs cooked well, zucchini blossoms tender, and a creamy Brie-Parmesan sauce on top. However, the whole dish was under-seasoned and lacked flavor complexity. After adding my own salt and pepper, it became more enjoyable, but it never quite popped. The Hasselback potatoes (a side) were the star of the table. They had a creamy, dense interior with a crispy exterior and were topped with sour cream for contrast. This made for a fantastic texture and flavor contrast. Less successful was the carbonara. Despite a promising ingredient list (egg yolk, guanciale, pecorino, Parmesan), the sauce was broken and clumpy (see close-up photo I posted), likely added to the pasta at too high a temperature. It lacked saltiness, depth, and, crucially, the amount of black pepper necessary to bring the dish to life. Most of the black pepper was sprinkled on the top of the dish rather than incorporated throughout. The guanciale was well-sized and cooked well, but couldn't save the dish. Given that guanciale, pecorino, and Parmesan are all used, the lack of any saltiness indicates a clear misstep in the preparation. Carbonara is a deceptively simple dish that often reflects the kitchen's level of expertise; it's safe to say it told the entire story of my meal. I also tried the shakshuka eggs, which were perfectly serviceable but ultimately forgettable. They lacked the kind of bold, aromatic punch that the dish usually delivers. Service and Operations: Our server was friendly and reasonably attentive, but logistical and operational missteps detracted from the overall experience. The music was loud throughout the meal, making conversation difficult in our area. The timing of dishes, especially the entrées, was inconsistent. When I finished my meal, the server brought over the card reader and charged my card before I had a chance to view the bill. I immediately asked to see the bill, but they had already tapped the card, assuring me I would receive the receipt afterward. Additionally, they prompted me to tip without informing me that a 20% gratuity had already been added for our large party. This amount is not clearly disclosed on the menu or website. Only the fact that an ambiguous large-party tip is added automatically is disclosed. While I have no issue with automatic gratuity for large groups, transparency is essential, and this wasn't handled well. Overall Thoughts: Flora is a beautiful space with lots of promise and an established pedigree, but as of now, it feels like style is outpacing substance. The food has moments of competence (and even brilliance in the Hasselback potatoes), but is uneven overall. Operationally, the restaurant needs to communicate more clearly and tighten up execution. For now, Flora is more of a destination for cute pictures than memorable meals. Hopefully with time, the kitchen and service team can iron out the kinks and bring the dining experience in line with the ambiance.

Ambiance is so cute. Love the different textures, prints, colors, and details inside. A lot of seating indoors as the restaurant is more long than wide. They have a diverse brunch menu that caters to sweet, salty, classics, and more lunch vibes. Service was great. They were helpful in offering suggestions and answering questions. Knowing they were open for two weeks, they seemed like a well oiled machine during the Christmas Day brunch hour. Out of the two cocktails we got, I preferred the passion fruit mojito. I was really excited for the martini because it sounded so different, but it ended up being more fruity and tasted like cantaloupe juice with no hints of olive oil - very one note. The shakshuka was flavorful, however, they give you two tiny slices of bread. Ended up taking the rest home and eating it with more toast and over potatoes. If you're hungry, don't order this as you'll still be hungry. The chilaquiles were flavorful but dry. I'm used to chilaquiles being more wet so you get the sauce in every bite but these weren't like that. Also came with a tiny side of pickled red onions. We added chicken to it as well and that added a different flavor profile. It was like a rosemary seasoned chicken breast with chilaquiles which was a little odd, but you do what you gotta do to get your protein. I would come back but would order different items. The table next to us got the salmon croissant Benedict that looked good. Their more lunch-y items also sounded tasty. With the vibes and service, hoping to try more food and drink items as this place has a lot of promise.

New spot (as of Dec 28, 2024) in North Park for brunch with outdoor patio and indoor seating. We made a reservation for Saturday morning without a problem the day before but came in and saw lots of open seating. Service was very good, staff were on it and checked on us multiple times, refilled water, etc. so thank you staff! Food and drinks we got were fairly priced for the size. Our espresso was delicious. One feedback was the potatoes were really huge and seemed like filler/lacked eye appeal and seasoning hence 4 versus 5 stars. The salmon Benedict had multiple pieces of salmon and lots of sliced avocado. The toasted croissant below was fine but I would've preferred a softer bread base personally. Menu had cute sayings and they had other intriguing options I'd order. I'd come back for the carbonara but likely will never pay $16 for a smoothie. Overall, we enjoyed our food and coffee and I was full even though I didn't eat the potatoes.

While driving to University Ave, we spotted a new Restaurant, we made a U-turn and parked to check them out and this restaurant is called FLORA. Upon entering, we saw their decors were completely better than Truffle Neighborhood Cucina, the previous restaurant that used to occupy this establishment. This FLora restaurant is more welcoming, it's bright inside, and with nice decor We ordered Coffee, Carbonara, Croissant Smoked Salmon, and Berry French toast. Any hot drinks weren't available at the time, something with their machine that needed setting up so we settled for just water since it was still early for us for an alcoholic drink. Our food came out fast, their Breakfast Carbonara was good, very cheesy with a good amount of Bacon, they make their pasta so it's so fresh. The Smoke Salmon Croissant was also good. Their Berry French Toast is a must, this one is big with generous amount of fresh fruits and compote , and it is good and not overly sweet. Service was on point. Ocean and Anthony always go around to check everyone. We will be returning to try what's on their Dinner Menu.

I enjoyed a pleasant breakfast at this latest addition to North Park. Taking over the Truffle location, this new eatery is if offering a refreshing cosmopolitan appeal with a melee of breakfast & brunch, and later in the day dinner items from different countries. I started with a cortado before ordering and finished with an iced whipped dalgona coffee. For my meal, I ordered the Smoked Salmon Toast at $16 and the Zucchini Blossom Frittata for $16. The cortado and iced whipped coffee were both quite good. The cortado was well balanced and well poured with a smooth rich flavor. The dalgona was cold and frosty with and vibrant coffee flavor. The Salmon Toast was good. It's served on a thick sourdough toast which is a good call. The smoked salmon was tasty and so were the capers and Crème fraîch. The pickled onions were good, but they were a little heavy handed. I would like to see them more as a garnished, rather a main ingredient. The toast also came with a light smearing smashed avocado at the bottom. Personally, I didn't feel the toast needed it. As smoked salmon toast goes, one wants the salmon to be the star. The Zucchini Blossom Frittata was my favorite. It was simple but the fried zucchini blossom and little zucchini were excellent in the frittata, which was a also very well prepared and seasoned. Loved the fresh parmesan cheese and the French Brie cheese. A light drizzle of Crème fraîche as a garnish would of worked very nice here. The frittata came with a side of house tri-colored potatoes, which were well cooked and lightly seasoned. The service was very good. It was attentive and full of great suggestions, which is the way I was turned onto the ice whipped dalgona coffee. The place offers inside and outside seating. They are open for breakfast in the mornings and dinner in the evenings only.

A wonderful spot for brunch after a morning stroll. Well designed space, attentive staff, thoughtful menu and the food and mocktails were expertly prepared. I was in my happy place! I'll definitely return when I'm next in San Diego. This place is a winner

This place was phenomenal! The service was so amazing and prices are super reasonable for the portion sizes. We ordered the sausage omelette, breakfast sandwich, and the smoked salmon benedict. Everything was so delicious and perfect! The restaurant is beautiful and great for a fun brunch where you want photos or a nice ambiance. They even brought out a free tiramisu at the end randomly, which was so sweet. I will definitely be recommending this.

Enjoyed Sunday brunch with our friends and enjoyed the experience! Decor and vibes were super cute - very trendy. There's a bar in the middle making breakfast cocktails and coffee drinks. Our friends enjoyed a latte and americano. We all ordered off the classic brunch menu and enjoyed the food - it was quick to get our meals and all plates were great servings. I enjoyed the avocado toast which was delicious. Our server was attentive, friendly, and helpful as we enjoyed our meal.