Green Door Cafe

"Tucked between storefronts, a long hallway leads to the cozy, covered patio of this La Jolla café, where chef Martin Hall transforms organic vegetables into seasonal soups and sandwiches. Standout dishes range from the popular Bombay burger to cashew cream-topped Cinnabon pancakes. Even the side salad accompanying most meals is boldly crafted, featuring dressed cabbage, delicate pea tendrils, and a scattering of roasted fennel, sesame, and sunflower seeds." - Kelly Bone

"Tucked between storefronts, a long hall leads into the cozy covered patio at this La Jolla cafe where chef Martin Hall whips organic vegetables into soups and sandwiches that showcase seasonality, from the popular Bombay burger to the loaded Full Tank spicy hummus sandwich. Even the side salad accompanying most dishes is boldly crafted, with dressed cabbage, delicate pea tendrils, and a scattering of roasted fennel, sesame, and sunflower seeds." - Kelly Bone

"The monochromatic presentation hides the complexity of chef Martin Hall’s signature Bombay Bomb Burger at Green Door Cafe. With hints of Indian curry, the burger travels through the subcontinent on a wheat bun with an upper layer of tart apple mayo and a base of chipotle spread. It is served with paprika potatoes and a thoughtful side salad in this secret garden of La Jolla." - Kelly Bone