La Mesa's culinary scene is getting a fresh wakeup call with the opening of a new Toasted Gastrobrunch, taking over the old Sammy's Woodfired Pizza location on Fletcher Parkway, as FOX 5 San Diego reports. The local eatery, known for its brunch prowess, began serving up mimosas and egg specialties today in what marks the restaurant's fourth establishment but only its second in California.
The new spot promises a boozy retreat with $25 bottomless mimosas on offer every day, a diverse range of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, and a daily happy hour set to lure in both the early birds and the night owls from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m, according to an Instagram post by @toastedcalifornia. A peek at their menu reveals plush topped toasts, pancake stacks, and international flavors mingling on a list that also includes a kids' menu, catering to a broader audience. Meanwhile, for those inclined to dine later, the wagyu burger and Sammy’s signature pizzas remain as an ode to the venue's heritage.
Restaurateur Sami Ladecki, the brains behind the once-ubiquitous Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza, has put a new twist on brunch, a meal he describes as "a growing weekly must for weekends and weekdays too, widening the fame for all-day breakfast cravings," according to FOX 5 San Diego. His foray into upscale morning fare with Toasted Gastrobrunch has found a niche market, following the success of the now-closed Carlsbad location and two other outposts in Las Vegas and North County.
The Toasted Gastrobrunch's move into La Mesa is part of a reshaping of Ladecki's dining empire, which began with his first Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza in La Jolla in 1989. Despite such a storied past, Ladecki is not shy about pivoting as dining trends evolve. The new menu at La Mesa's Toasted branch will include not only their hit breakfast items, but also new additions like grilled octopus and a variety of tacos. The venue is expected to cater to the local appetites with extended service hours, opening its doors daily between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
