GETAWAYS • Encinitas
Atelier Manna, part of the small beach community of Leucadia in Encinitas, was opened in 2023 by chef Andrew Bachelier — formerly of Carlsbad’s Jeune et Jolie — and his wife and designer Larah. It’s an intimate, creative space, with an open kitchen and imaginative menu.
All the seating at Atelier Manna is outdoors, leaving the inside for the chefs. Guests are encouraged to pop inside and say hi. Local produce, beautiful ceramics, and well-loved cookbooks line the walls.
Menu options change weekly, but there are a few staples, including torrija French toast, a dreamy luxury, thick and rich. Turkish eggs are creamy, garlicky, and braced with a handful of fresh herbs. The coffee program, in partnership with Steady State Roasting, is strong, as is the inventive tonic menu.
FOUND Pro: The restaurant doesn’t take reservations, but there’s an online waitlist and you can give them a call if you’re not sure about your timing. –Kelsey Jackson
→ Atelier Manna (Encinitas) • 1076 N Coast Hwy 101 • Wed-Fri 10a-3p, Sat-Sun 9a-2p • Book.