Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Easygoing Thai restaurant dishing up classic curries, stir-fries & noodles in a simple setting. Currently take-out only.
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Bangkok Spices Thai Restaurant
3627 30th StEasygoing Thai restaurant dishing up classic curries, stir-fries & noodles in a simple setting. Currently take-out only.
New Maxim's Palace
2810 El Cajon BlvdSimple spot offering familiar Chinese dishes, such as chow mein & broccoli beef.
Hole-in-the-wall taqueria offering a traditional menu for drive-through or walk-up service. Host recommendation: Carne asada chips.
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Rolberto's Taco Shop
3462 Adams AveHole-in-the-wall taqueria offering a traditional menu for drive-through or walk-up service. Host recommendation: Carne asada chips.
Subway
4641-4643 College AveGood, close Subway
Carl's Jr
#502 Int P.º EnsenadaGood close Carl's Jr./Green Burrito
Jack in the Box
9380 Mira Mesa BlvdNewly renovated Jack in the Box
Hip eatery with an open roof offering meatballs, soft-serve ice cream & a large selection of sodas. Also have vegetarian options, plus excellent seasonal pies! Nice atmosphere, family-style seating.
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Soda & Swine
2943 Adams AveHip eatery with an open roof offering meatballs, soft-serve ice cream & a large selection of sodas. Also have vegetarian options, plus excellent seasonal pies! Nice atmosphere, family-style seating.
Casual Hawaiian eatery offering traditional pupus & other dishes, plus island-style burgers & wings.
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Chris' Ono Grinds Island Grill - North Park
4506 30th StCasual Hawaiian eatery offering traditional pupus & other dishes, plus island-style burgers & wings.
Casual carry-out joint with 2 tables for eating-in offers pizza, pasta, salads & sandwiches. Lots of yummy desserts too!
D'Angelo Pizzeria
4592 30th StCasual carry-out joint with 2 tables for eating-in offers pizza, pasta, salads & sandwiches. Lots of yummy desserts too!
Stylish spot serving house-roasted French-press, pour-over & cold-brew coffee, plus vegan donuts.
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Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams AveStylish spot serving house-roasted French-press, pour-over & cold-brew coffee, plus vegan donuts.
Sonic Drive-In
2829 El Cajon BlvdNew Sonic, half-price shakes after 8 PM!
Casual spot for classic American eats including the namesake chicken pot pie & baked goods.
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San Diego Chicken Pie Shop
2633 El Cajon BlvdCasual spot for classic American eats including the namesake chicken pot pie & baked goods.
Taco Bell
2626 El Cajon BlvdGood close Taco Bell
Counter-service spot revered for its pork sandwiches, craft beer & local veggies.
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Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University AvenueCounter-service spot revered for its pork sandwiches, craft beer & local veggies.
Pour-overs, espresso drinks & Belgian street waffles served in a stylish & amiable atmosphere.
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Coffee & Tea Collective
2911 El Cajon BlvdPour-overs, espresso drinks & Belgian street waffles served in a stylish & amiable atmosphere.
International pastry shop stocking sweet & savory fritters, plus American donuts.
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Nomad Donuts
3102 University AveInternational pastry shop stocking sweet & savory fritters, plus American donuts.
Small, vegetarian-friendly shop with a wholesome menu of fruit smoothies & salads, plus tortas.
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Senor Mangos
4607 30th StSmall, vegetarian-friendly shop with a wholesome menu of fruit smoothies & salads, plus tortas.
This funky, informal eatery with late-night hours offers American classics for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Lil B's
2611 El Cajon BlvdThis funky, informal eatery with late-night hours offers American classics for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Chic eatery with a swanky 1950s vibe serves elevated American fare, buzzed-about pie & cocktails.
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Great Maple
1451 Washington StChic eatery with a swanky 1950s vibe serves elevated American fare, buzzed-about pie & cocktails.
Cafe & coffeehouse open 24 hours has an extensive menu & free WiFi, plus nightly music or comedy.
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Stepping Stone of California
Cafe & coffeehouse open 24 hours has an extensive menu & free WiFi, plus nightly music or comedy.
This popsicle shop featuring creative flavors uses locally sourced, organic fruits & herbs.
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Viva Pops
3330 Adams AveThis popsicle shop featuring creative flavors uses locally sourced, organic fruits & herbs.
Local spot for small-batch ice cream & sorbet in flavors like Mexican Chocolate & Banana Walnut.
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Mariposa Ice Cream
3450 Adams AveLocal spot for small-batch ice cream & sorbet in flavors like Mexican Chocolate & Banana Walnut.
Cheesecake is made in dozens of flavors at this bakery that serves coffee & has a few tables.
Incredible Cheesecake Company
3161 Adams AveCheesecake is made in dozens of flavors at this bakery that serves coffee & has a few tables.
Closest In-N-Out - Classic California-based burger chain serving customizable patties, hand-cut fries & thick shakes.
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In-N-Out Burger
2910 Damon AveClosest In-N-Out - Classic California-based burger chain serving customizable patties, hand-cut fries & thick shakes.
Circa-1949 spot with old-timey decor & booth seating serves classic diner fare around the clock.
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Rudford's Restaurant
2900 El Cajon BlvdCirca-1949 spot with old-timey decor & booth seating serves classic diner fare around the clock.
Gourmet burger spot boasting unexpected options like kangaroo & antelope patties in a basic setting.
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Crazee Burger
3993 30th StGourmet burger spot boasting unexpected options like kangaroo & antelope patties in a basic setting.
Well-lit Thai bistro with a plant-filled dining room serving classic curries & stir-fries.
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Thai Time North Park
4102 30th StWell-lit Thai bistro with a plant-filled dining room serving classic curries & stir-fries.
Hipster cafe & espresso bar offering sandwiches, salads & a wide selection of craft canned beers.
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Young Hickory North Park
4096 30th StHipster cafe & espresso bar offering sandwiches, salads & a wide selection of craft canned beers.
Seafood & other creative American fare along with a rotating selection of brews in a relaxed room.
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Ritual Tavern
4095 30th StSeafood & other creative American fare along with a rotating selection of brews in a relaxed room.
Pizza shop for Sicilian & thin-crust pies or slices, daily specials, draft beers & limited seating.
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Sicilian Thing Pizza
4046 30th StPizza shop for Sicilian & thin-crust pies or slices, daily specials, draft beers & limited seating.
Gourmet eatery presenting a seasonal menu of world cuisines, boasting a cozy patio & weekend brunch.
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Hanna's Gourmet
2864 Adams AveGourmet eatery presenting a seasonal menu of world cuisines, boasting a cozy patio & weekend brunch.
Sleek space featuring sushi with inventive ingredients such as filet mignon or bacon.
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Sabuku Sushi
3027 Adams AveSleek space featuring sushi with inventive ingredients such as filet mignon or bacon.
Antiques-laden spot for homestyle American food, known for its generously portioned breakfasts.
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Antique Row Cafe
3002 Adams AveAntiques-laden spot for homestyle American food, known for its generously portioned breakfasts.
Casual cafe with housemade sweets & sandwiches, plus custom-designed cakes for special occasions.
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Twiggs Bakery & Coffeehouse
2804 Adams AveCasual cafe with housemade sweets & sandwiches, plus custom-designed cakes for special occasions.
Welcoming spot for Californian fare where the focus is organic ingredients & farm-to-bar cocktails.
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Cafe 21 University Heights
2736 Adams AveWelcoming spot for Californian fare where the focus is organic ingredients & farm-to-bar cocktails.
Ethiopian dishes including vegetarian options served in unassuming digs, with some outdoor tables.
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Harar Restaurant
Ethiopian dishes including vegetarian options served in unassuming digs, with some outdoor tables.
African art lines the walls at this casual East African spot serving up curries, stews & sambusas.
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Flavors of East Africa
2322 El Cajon BlvdAfrican art lines the walls at this casual East African spot serving up curries, stews & sambusas.
Borscht, blini & other Russian fare in a homey, candlelit space with occasional live music.
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Pomegranate
2312 El Cajon BlvdBorscht, blini & other Russian fare in a homey, candlelit space with occasional live music.
Casual eatery serving wings, ribs & tenders with a variety of sauces, plus various sides.
New York Buffalo Wings
2940 El Cajon BlvdCasual eatery serving wings, ribs & tenders with a variety of sauces, plus various sides.
Hole-in-the-wall with nice covered patio serving award-winning paninis, fresh salads and tasty soup. Open 11-4, 12-4 on weekends, closed Monday.
SD Soup Shoppe
2850 El Cajon BlvdHole-in-the-wall with nice covered patio serving award-winning paninis, fresh salads and tasty soup. Open 11-4, 12-4 on weekends, closed Monday.
Go-to choice for classic Japanese dishes such as nigiri, sushi & tonkatsu in sleek environs. Excellent selection of top-shelf sake.
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Saiko Sake and Sushi Bar
2884 University AveGo-to choice for classic Japanese dishes such as nigiri, sushi & tonkatsu in sleek environs. Excellent selection of top-shelf sake.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dog-friendly tasting room features a range of housemade beers in a welcoming, industrial-chic space.
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Belching Beaver North Park
4223 30th StDog-friendly tasting room features a range of housemade beers in a welcoming, industrial-chic space.
Dog-friendly tasting room featuring house-made local beer, nice atmosphere.
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Fall Brewing Company
4542 30th StDog-friendly tasting room featuring house-made local beer, nice atmosphere.
Rustic-modern brewery is a go-to for an array of draft microbrews served in an open, wooden venue.
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Poor House Brewing Company
4494 30th StreetRustic-modern brewery is a go-to for an array of draft microbrews served in an open, wooden venue.
2850 El Cajon Blvd
2850 El Cajon BoulevardBarn Brewery - New tasting room with a cool rustic atmosphere, tasty local beer.
Spacious, bi-level hangout with tons of board & video games, plus pub-food favorites & cocktails.
Tabletop Commons
1263 University AveSpacious, bi-level hangout with tons of board & video games, plus pub-food favorites & cocktails.
Apothecary-esque bar offers craft cocktails & microbrews in a stylish, retro space with an atrium. Can get food from Soda and Swine next door.
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Polite Provisions
4696 30th StApothecary-esque bar offers craft cocktails & microbrews in a stylish, retro space with an atrium. Can get food from Soda and Swine next door.
Modern, family-friendly hangout featuring a tasting room, board games & brewery views.
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Mike Hess Brewing, North Park
3812 Grim AveModern, family-friendly hangout featuring a tasting room, board games & brewery views.
Award winning brewery and beer-centric eatery join forces.
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Rip Current Brewing North Park
4101 30th StAward winning brewery and beer-centric eatery join forces.
Folks pass time at this cocktail-&-beer specialist playing its many arcade classics & other games.
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Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th StFolks pass time at this cocktail-&-beer specialist playing its many arcade classics & other games.
Neighborhood bar for casual drinks & bites plus popular karaoke & other theme nights.
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Redwing Bar & Grill
4012 30th StNeighborhood bar for casual drinks & bites plus popular karaoke & other theme nights.
Unreal selection of bottled beer; probably one of San Diego's favorite beer bars.
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Toronado San Diego
4026 30th StUnreal selection of bottled beer; probably one of San Diego's favorite beer bars.
Craft brews & creative eats such as wood-fired sandwiches in a casual pub space with picnic tables.
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Tiger!Tiger!
3025 El Cajon BlvdCraft brews & creative eats such as wood-fired sandwiches in a casual pub space with picnic tables.
Neighborhood bar/venue with a full bar & 16 craft beers on tap. The Hideout caters to music lovers of all genres - Check out the calendar for upcoming events. https://thehideoutsd.wordpress.com/
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The Hideout
3519 El Cajon BlvdNeighborhood bar/venue with a full bar & 16 craft beers on tap. The Hideout caters to music lovers of all genres - Check out the calendar for upcoming events. https://thehideoutsd.wordpress.com/
Neighborhood bar offers cocktails, brews & grub in a comfy space decked out with sports memorabilia.
Cricket's Pub
3339 El Cajon BlvdNeighborhood bar offers cocktails, brews & grub in a comfy space decked out with sports memorabilia.
Laid-back watering hole with drinks, late-night dancing with live DJs & an old-school office theme.
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The Office
3936 30th StLaid-back watering hole with drinks, late-night dancing with live DJs & an old-school office theme.
Shopping
Alliance for African Assistance: Safari Seconds Thrift Store
6533 El Cajon BlvdGreat local thrift store!
Cool local shop for comics, RPGs, collectible cards, action figures & graphic novels, with tables for gaming & tournaments held in the back.
Villainous Lair Comics & Gaming
3220 Adams AvenueCool local shop for comics, RPGs, collectible cards, action figures & graphic novels, with tables for gaming & tournaments held in the back.
Wall-to-wall folk, R&B, rock & show tune albums fill this compact fixture for hard-to-find sounds.
Folk Arts Rare Records
3610 University AvenueWall-to-wall folk, R&B, rock & show tune albums fill this compact fixture for hard-to-find sounds.
Arts & Culture
Intimate nonprofit theater & lounge showing independent & international films & documentaries.
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Digital Gym CINEMA
1100 El Cajon BlvdIntimate nonprofit theater & lounge showing independent & international films & documentaries.
Everything Else
Vons Pharmacy
6951 El Camino RealNearby pharmacy
Essentials
SoCal supermarket staple for groceries, produce & deli items, plus personal care, home goods & more. Also has deli and bakery.
4145 30th St
4145 30th StreetSoCal supermarket staple for groceries, produce & deli items, plus personal care, home goods & more. Also has deli and bakery.
International grocery store with a robust meat counter, dry goods, produce & hookah supplies.
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North Park Produce
3551 El Cajon BlvdInternational grocery store with a robust meat counter, dry goods, produce & hookah supplies.
Specialty chain offering a range of natural & organic grocery items (most carry beer & wine).
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Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont DrSpecialty chain offering a range of natural & organic grocery items (most carry beer & wine).