Atelier Manna

Wow. The best breakfast I have ever had. Highly recommend the Turkish egg dish and adding steak. Yum! The grain/porridge bowl was also delicious and very unique. Hearty. The french toast was fabulous but also really rich and definitely heavy on the cheesecake aspect. The tonic drinks are outstanding and I also loved the orange wine. Atmosphere felt like I was on a beach vacation!

Food was excellent (10/10). Service could be more attentive. We were there for our anniversary and had shared this while booking, but it wasn’t acknowledged, even though nearby birthday tables were. We got the Duck Confit, Turkish eggs and pistachio bread pudding. Duck confit and cilbir (turkish eggs) were really really good. The bread pudding had a great texture but sour taste and had chopped kiwis in it that didn’t go with the entire dish. Their NA drink with turmeric in it was okay. I might try the other ones next time.

Atelier Manna in Leucadia feels like a modern day atelier in the truest sense, calm, design forward, and incredibly intentional about every choice, from the handcrafted plates to the way the menu is built around nourishment and "healing" ingredients. We ordered the Turkish eggs, the Manna bowl with smoked salmon, and a side of hanger steak. The Turkish eggs were the star, silky poached eggs over cool herbed yogurt with that chili garlic butter that makes you want extra toast. The Manna bowl was clean and balanced, and the smoked salmon add on made it feel like a full meal without getting heavy. The hanger steak side was a smart add, simple, well cooked, and genuinely high quality. Dessert was strong. The pistachio bread pudding is rich and cozy, and I loved the little pops of fruit like the kiwi that keep it feeling bright, not just sweet on sweet. The Greek yogurt panna cotta is the perfect contrast, light, tangy, and refreshing. We also got to meet Laura and the chef, and the thoughtfulness really shows in how the menu is put together and how seriously they take sourcing, especially the fresh vegetables coming from Sage Hill Farm. More on social media: @RatedbyMaryam

I emailed them to make a reservation, but it took a while to get a confirmation back. It wasn’t until I got there that I noticed a Michelin recommendation plaque on their wall outside. The menu is not too extensive, so they do run out of items sometimes. At the time of my visit, they ran out of French toast! Maybe it’s a popular item, so I guess you should try it if you can. I loved the panna cotta with seasonal fruits. The side of hangar steak is also pretty good but $16. Actually everything we ordered was pretty good but pricey. They’re known for their vitality tonics, which I thought were ok. It’s not my thing, so I wouldn’t order those again. The bread pudding was so good! Their dining area is quite small and all outdoors. Parking: free street parking or free parking in the dirt lot across the street. Be careful crossing the street because there is no crosswalk and you have to watch cars coming from both sides. No wifi Apple Pay/Credit cards accepted. Bathroom available - only one room by the kitchen Outdoor seating only

Amazing food, great attentive service, and cool vibes / atmosphere. I don’t always drink alcohol, so I loved the NA vitality tonic options as a way to mix in a fun drink. I had the ahi tuna tartare, manna salad, and the french toast. The french toast was INCREDIBLE, and even as a lactose intolerant person I can say it was incredibly worth it 😅

My absolute favorite restaurant in SD! You can not go wrong with any of the dishes or drinks, and I love how the flavors rotate seasonally. Personal favorites are the manna bowl, and of course, the french toast (they had a guava, white chocolate, granola flavor once that I adored). Also, the location & atmosphere is gorgeous, and everyone I’ve met there has been the sweetest 🙂 If you get one meal in Encinitas/Leucadia, this should be it! Even before they started taking reservations, it was well worth the wait everytime

One of the best brunch option in the area! The vitality tonics were quite refreshing (tried the alexandria and moonstone). The turkish eggs and tuna tartare were so flavorful, and the french toast was decadent. Staff and chef are also super friendly Do book in advance as they are quite popular