Legendary dessert shop and lunch cafe at 7556 Fay Ave, Suite D in La Jolla, 92037, where owner Michele Coulon has been crafting extraordinary sweets for nearly five decades using organic produce and imported Belgian chocolate. This is a genuine institution — the Torte Lion Belge is a chocolate lover's benchmark, the Marjolaine Torte layers meringue, chocolate ganache, and buttercream into something architecture-worthy, and the pear-frangipane tart is as elegant as anything you'll find in a proper patisserie. Everyday offerings include cookies, cupcakes, brownies, mini-desserts, and chocolate-dipped strawberries. Lunch service runs Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30am to 2pm, featuring rotating quiche and salads. Open Tuesday through Saturday 9am–3pm; closed Sunday and Monday. Come early — favorites sell out.