California-focused sandwich and salad café at 8795 Villa La Jolla Dr in La Jolla Village Square, 92037. Mendocino Farms builds its menu around chef-crafted sandwiches using premium, thoughtfully sourced ingredients — house-braised meats, artisan breads, and seasonal produce from local farms, sharing the Village Square corridor with Ike's Love & Sandwiches, which takes the same build-to-order format in a cult-following direction. The modern, counter-service format is clean and efficient, with creative combinations that go well beyond standard deli fare. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-sensitive options are clearly marked, making Mendocino Farms one of La Jolla's most accessible options for a fast but genuinely satisfying midday meal. Bird Rock locals who want the same artisan-bread commitment from a neighborhood institution head to Smallgoods Cheese Shop & Cafe on La Jolla Boulevard.