Second Nature Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Second Nature, where the vibrant essence of New American cuisine meets the casual charm of breakfast and brunch. Located in the heart of San Diego, this trendy eatery offers a diverse menu catering to all, including enticing vegan and vegetarian options.
Highlights of Second Nature include expertly crafted coffees, from classic espressos to unique concoctions like the Mint Mocha Latte and Dirty Chai Latte, ensuring coffee enthusiasts are well satisfied.
- Culinary Excellence: Clean, fresh ingredients shine in every dish.
- Eco-Friendly: Compostable containers and plastic-free packaging reflect their commitment to sustainability.
- Community Vibe: An inviting atmosphere perfect for families, friends, or casual gatherings.
Whether you're indulging in brunch or a cozy dinner, Second Nature promises a delightful experience that feels both trendy and homely. Come enjoy the delightful fusion of flavors!
Coffee
Drip
Americano
Hot water topped with espresso.
Espresso
Your choice of single, double or triple espresso
Caf Latte
Espresso and steamed milk. Please specify whole milk, non fat milk, oat, almond, coconut, or soy.
Cafe Au Lait
Cappuccino
Espresso, equal parts steamed milk and foam.
Cortado
Espresso with steamed milk, no foam
Flat White
Espresso with steamed micro-foam
Macchiato
Espresso with a dollop of steamed milk. Please specify whole milk, non fat milk, oat, almond, coconut, or soy.
Triple Threat
Hot coffee topped with espresso
Hot Chocolate
Vanilla Latte
Espresso, vanilla, and steamed milk. Please specify whole milk, non fat milk, oat, almond, coconut, or soy.
Caramel Latte
Espresso, caramel, vanilla, steamed milk, and caramel drizzle. Please specify whole milk, non fat milk, oat, almond, coconut, or soy.
Honey Latte
Espresso, creamy vanilla, real honey, and steamed milk. Please specify whole milk, non fat milk, oat, almond, coconut, or soy.
Mint Mocha Latte
Our signature mocha with cream de menthe. Please specify whole milk, non fat milk, oat, almond, coconut, or soy.
Hazelnut Latte
Our white chocolate mocha with an added touch of hazelnut. Please specify whole milk, non fat milk, oat, almond, coconut, or soy.
Caramel Mocha
Our mocha latte with creamy caramel. Please specify whole milk, non fat milk, oat, almond, coconut, or soy.
Dirty Chai Latte
Our signature chai latte with espresso. Please specify whole milk, non fat milk, oat, almond, coconut, or soy.
Cold Brew Coffee
Nitro style cold brew coffee from Superfood Company
Trilogy Kombucha
Non alcoholic. Raspberry, ginger, lemon
Southside LaJolla
Chai Latte
Matcha Latte
Pink Rose Tea Latte
Crafted Coffees
Cold Brew & Kombucha
Nitro Coffee
Ginger Raider
Rotating Superfood
Guava Juice
Orange Juice
Mango Juice
Peach
Pineapple Juice
London Fog
Chamomile
China White Peony
Earl Grey
English Breakfast
Green Tea
Peppermint
Steeps & Juices
Non-Alcoholic
Arnold Palmer
Lemonade
Iced Tea
Kids Juice
Kids Chocolate Milk
Kids Milk
Milk
Coke
San Pellegrino
Diet Coke
Sprite
San Pellegrino Blood Orange
Mexican Coke
12oz glass bottle
Order Attention Required
Topo Chico
Artichoke Cakes
Caprese Stack
Chicken Lettuce Cups
Organic chicken, water chestnut, peanut sauce, green onion.
Green Hummus Plate
House green hummus, cucumber slices, pickled red onions, kalamata olives, olive oil, and pita.
Hot Wangs
maitake mushrooms, hot sauce, parmesan, green onions, and vegan ranch.
Orange Cauliflower
Bell peppers, citrus sauce, green onion.
Large Sweet Potato Fries
Large Truffle Fries
Parmesan and truffle aioli. Vegan.
Vegan Nachos
Vegan beer cheese, quinoa, black beans, tortilla chips, guacamole, jalapenos, cilantro, cilantro aioli.
Extra Large German Pretzel
One big pretzel with beer cheese and whole grain mustard. Vegan.
Cheeseboard
Brussel Sprouts
Wings- Teriyaki
Wings- Lemon Pepper
Wings- Orange Mandarin
Wings- Buffalo
Vegan Hot Wangs
Nachos
Sunset Starters
Sunset Salads
Buddha Quinoa.
Mixed greens, quinoa, spiralized carrots, beets, guacamole, pepitas, hemp seeds, champagne vinaigrette
Caesar Salad.
Romaine, cherry tomatoes, house croutons, chickpeas, vegan parm.
Mediterranean Salad.
Romaine, arugula, green hummus, cucumber, tomato, fried paprika chickpeas, kalamata olives, tahini vinaigrertte.
Surf Break Salad.
Cef's choice of seasonal offerings
Caesar Salad Sunset
Heirloom romaine, cherry tomatoes, torn baguette croutons, Parmesan and grilled lemon.
Wings- Mandarin
ANCIENT GRAIN
Roasted sweet potato, amaranth, fried chickpeas, mushrooms, cauliflower, faro quinoa, cilantro aioli and arugula.
Braised Short Rib
Mashed potatoes, demi glazed roasted veggies, onion crisps.
CHICKEN TERIYAKI
Grilled chicken, green onions, broccolini, sesame seeds, furikake, white rice.
COCONUT THAI CURRY
Quinoa, bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, green curry sauce, fried chickpeas, cilantro
SOUTHWEST FRESH
Fresh pesto zucchini noodles topped with black beans and avocado and cherry tomatoes.
Wild Caught Salmon Quinoa Plate
Herb tossed quinoa, zucchini, lemon caper sauce, and grilled lemon.
Shawarma
Orange Caul Plate
BONSAI RAMEN
Kombu dashi vegetable sofrito broth, crispy beets, wild carrots, steamed baby bok choy, fried garlic, marinated menma bamboo shoots, green onions, toasted sesamee seeds.
Sunset Mains
Sunset Handfood
Best Burger In North PB*
Grass fed patty, bacon ,cheddar cheese, tomatoes, butter lettuce, white onion, pickles, garlic aioli.
Chicken Club Sandwich*
Bacon, cheddar, avocado, vine ripe tomatoes, butter lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, chipotle aioli, sourdough
Chicken Greek Wrap.
Romaine, grilled chicken, onions, tomatoes, quinoa, kalamata olives, dill sauce.
Chipotle Lime Cauliflower Tacos.
Shredded romaine, guacamole, house queso, chipotle aioli.
Organic Grass Fed Burger.
House sauce, pickles, cheddar cheese, diced onions, dijon aioli.
Plant Based Burger*
Beyond meat 20 gram protein burger, romaine, onion, vine ripe tomatoes, and roasted garlic aioli.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Po Boy
fried maitake mushrooms, tomato, butter lettuce, sweet pickles, lemon, and garlic aioli on a roll.
Yard Bird
Fried Chicken Sandwich.
Panko breaded and fried chicken breast on brioche bun, tangy house made slaw.
Short Rib Tacos
Pesto Chicken Sandwich
Side French Fries.
Side Truffle Fries.
Side Sweet Potato Fries.
Side Chips & Salsa.
Fruit.
Side Salad.
Side Caesar.
Side Veggies.
Avocado.
Toast.
Black Beans.
Side Rice.
Chicken.
Salmon.
Short-rib.
Grass Fed Patty.
Bacon 3Piece.
Egg.
Chicken And Rice For Dog
Beyond Meat Patty.
Gardein Chicken.
Sd Butter Jam For Table
Sd Butter
Pita
Side Quinoa
Side Guacamole
Side Hummus
Side Mashed Potatoes
Sunset Sides
Sunset Sauces
Chipotle Aioli.
Cilantro Ailoi.
Garlic Aioli.
Ranch.
Tzaziki.
Caesar Dresssing.
Tahini.
Pesto
Beer Cheese.
Demi Glaze
Buffalo Sauce
Kid Grilled Cheese.
Choice of sliced fruit or fries
Kid Chicken Fingers.
Choice of sliced fruit or fries
Kid Cheese Quesadilla.
Kids Teriyaki Chicken.
Kid Vegan Chicken Strips.
Kid Cheeseburger
Sunset Kids Menu
Sunset Dessert
Chocolate Cheesecake
Ice Cream Sammie
Strawberry Cheesecake
Soup of the Day Tomato
Mushroom Soup
Soups
Sunrise Fruits & Grains
Classic Acai
Granola, banana, chai seeds, blueberries, and strawberries.
Will Work for Peanuts Acai
Peanut butter, banana, strawberries, blueberries and granola.
Chocolate Rain Acai
Granola, strawberries, cacao nibs, walnuts, and dark chocolate shavings.
Oatmeal
Blueberry , banana, pistachios, chia seeds, haupia cream
Green Scramble*
eggs, arugula, spinach, breakfast potatoes, topped with guacamole, herb oil, herb goat cheese, hemp seeds [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain]
South La Jolla Burrito*
Eggs, fajita veggies, roasted onion, breakfast potatoes, cheddar cheese, guacamole, cilantro aioli, roasted salsa.
Basic Breakfast*
Three eggs any style, bacon, potatoes [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain]
Benedict Artichoke
Benedict Classic
Benedict ShortRib
Benedict Smoked Lox
Breakfast Salad*
Spring mix, sprouts, bacon, poached eggs, avocado, cherry tomatoes, pepitas, [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain]
Breakfast Quesadilla
Eggs, avocado, bell peppers, roasted onions, cheddar cheese, cilantro aioli.
Chilaquiles*
Double Cali Muffin Sandwich Combo
2 muffin sandwiches, egg, tomato, avocado, ham, bacon, cilantro aioli, served with breakfast potataoes.
Green Eggs & Ham Torta
chimichuri scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, smoked ham, crispy onions, spinach, breakfast potatoes.
Loco Moco
Steamed rice, beef short rib, sunny side up egg, brown mushroom gravy, green onion, furikake, arugula, dash of chili sauce.
No Egg Scramble*
Bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, seasonal greens, breakfast potatoes, topped with hemp seeds, nutritional yeast, guacamole [choic of toast; sourdough / multigrain]
Cali Brah Omelet*
Cheddar cheese, bacon, avocado, tomato, hemp seeds, cilantro aioli, breakfasst potatoes [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain]
Short Rib & Eggs
Chimichuri glazed short rib, three eggs any style, breakfast potatoes.
Veggie Omelet*
Sauteed mushrooms, spinach, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, avocado, sprouts, hemp seeds, breakfast potatoes.
Hippie Omelet
Cheddar cheese, avocado smash, sprouts, pepitas, hemp seeds, breakfast potatoes [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain]
No Egg Scramble Burrito
Sunrise Egg Dishes
Sunrise Toast
Everything Toast
Cream cheese, cucumber, tomatoes, sprouts, red onions [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain]
Breakfast Toast Crunch
Peanut butter, granola, blueberries, banana, cinnamon, honey, chia seeds [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain]
Caprese Toast
Vine ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, torn basil, olive oil, balsamic [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain] *SEASONAL*
Classic Avocado Smash
Hemp seeds, lemon, microgreens [choice of toast: sourdoiugh / multigrain]
Peanut Butter Toast
Banana slices, cacao nibs, [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain]
Yogi Avocado Smash
Spicy pickled carrots, pea greens, cumin toasted pepitas [choice of toast: sourdough / multigrain]
Salmon Lox Toast
Blueberry Pancakes
Blueberry pancakes topped with blueberry compote, haupia sauce, whipped cream.
Banana Walnut Pancakes
Pancakes topped with bananas, walnuts, whipped cream.
Buttermilk Pancakes
Classic pancakes served with butter and maple syrup.
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Chocolate chip pancakes topped with chocolate chips, whipped cream, chocolate syrup
Strawberry & Ricotta
Pancakes topped with fresh strawberries, whipped strawberry ricotta sauce.
Classic French Toast
Brioche bread, cinnamon.
Mixed Berry French Toast
Brioche bread topped with blueberry compote, fresh mixed berries, whipped sttrawberry ricotta sauce.
Bananas Foster French Toast
Brioche bread with bananas, walnuts, brown sugar glaze.
Sunrise Pancakes & French Toast
Sunrise Salads
Buddha Quinoa Salad.
Mixed greens, quinoa, spiralized carrots, beets, guacamole, pepitas, hemp seeds, champaigne vinaigrette.
Soup of the Day
Sunrise Bowls
Sunrise Handfood
The Pesto Chicken Sandwich
Side Breakfast Potatoes
Bacon 3
Tofu
Sd Butter Jam
Sd Jam
Sunrise Sides
Sunrise Sauces
Dijon Aioli.
Hollandaise.
Chimi
Chimichurri
Kids Oatmeal*
Banana, strawberry, blueberry.
Kids Acai Bowl*
Granola, banana, strawberry, blueberry.
The Grom*
Eggs, bacon, fruit.
Kid Pancake*
Silver dollars, fruit