Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Starbucks
1206 28th StCoffeeeee!
Influx Cafe
1948 BroadwayCoffee and sandwiches.
Rebecca's
3015 Juniper StreetCoffee
Holsem Coffee
2911 University Avecoffee
Caffè Calabria
3933 30th StCoffee, sandwiches, and sometimes pizza
Santos Coffee House
3191 Thorn StCoffee and sandwiches
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams AveCoffee at North Park Way and 30th St.
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
2816 Historic Decatur RdBrewery and restaurant
The Mission North Park
2801 University AveIncredible breakfast/lunch
Restaurant, patio, incredible blue grass Sunday brunch.
139 locals recommend
Urban Solace & Bar Solace
3823 30th StRestaurant, patio, incredible blue grass Sunday brunch.
URBN North Park
3085 University AvePizza. Family friendly. Try the mashed potato-bacon pizza!
Ritual Tavern
4095 30th StGreat food, wine and beer. Shepherd's pie!
The Smoking Goat Restaurant
3408 30th StUpscale French.
Alexander's
3391 30th StItalian. Mussels and garlic bread!
Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StItalian
Piacere Mio
1947 Fern StItalian
Paesano Italian Food
3647 30th StCasual family style Italian.
Great Triple Threat Pork Sandwich: pork loin schnitzel/ pulled pork/ bacon/ pepperoncini relish/ shack aioli
162 locals recommend
Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University AvenueGreat Triple Threat Pork Sandwich: pork loin schnitzel/ pulled pork/ bacon/ pepperoncini relish/ shack aioli
City Tacos
3028 University AveEverything is great.
Great burgers. Large outdoor patio with childrens' play area. Good beer selection.
174 locals recommend
Station Tavern
2204 Fern StGreat burgers. Large outdoor patio with childrens' play area. Good beer selection.
Colima's Mexican Food
2302 University AvenueGreat fast food Mexican.
Wonderful steak house on the SD Bay. Try the double stuffed baked potato with lobster.
66 locals recommend
Island Prime
880 Harbor Island DrWonderful steak house on the SD Bay. Try the double stuffed baked potato with lobster.
Wonderful Mexican restaurant. Great breakfast too. Many vegetarian and vegan options.
53 locals recommend
Ranchos Cocina
3910 30th StWonderful Mexican restaurant. Great breakfast too. Many vegetarian and vegan options.
Waypoint Public
3794 30th StBeer, wine, American food.
West Coast Tavern
2895 University AveFood, full bar, brunch, & music.
Cantina Mayahuel
2934 Adams AveAuthentic Mexican with large tequila selection.
Antique Row Cafe
3002 Adams Ave50's style diner. Great breakfast.
Atypical Waffle Company
3519 30th StHidden gem. Located behind the laundromat.
Amorcito Corazón Mexican Bistro
3442 30th StreetBurrito's
Chicago style pizza and sandwiches. Pizza also available by the slice.
95 locals recommend
Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria
3448 30th StChicago style pizza and sandwiches. Pizza also available by the slice.
Sicilian Thing Pizza
4046 30th StPizza and delivery.
New England style restaurant. Walk up counter. Beer and wine. Try the Shrimp Po' Boy sandwich or the Fish and Chips.
23 locals recommend
Pete’s Seafood and Sandwich
3382 30th StNew England style restaurant. Walk up counter. Beer and wine. Try the Shrimp Po' Boy sandwich or the Fish and Chips.
Breakfast Republic
2730 University AveBreakfast. Long line. Better on weekdays.
Big Kitchen Café
3003 Grape StreetBreakfast
Saiko Sake and Sushi Bar
2884 University AveSushi
Old Town Mexican Cafe
2489 San Diego AvenueMexican in Old Town.
Tacos Perla
3000 Upas StreetGourmet street tacos.
Swami's Cafe North Park
3794 30th StreetBreakfast and lunch. Lot's of vegetarian options.
Il Postino Restaurant
3959 30th StItalian
Pomegranate
2312 El Cajon BlvdRussian dishes!
Cardamom Cafe & Bakery
2977 Upas StBreakfast. Not too long of a wait to get in.
Heaven Sent Desserts
Desserts!
Tiger!Tiger!
3025 El Cajon BlvdLarge beer selection.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local brewery. Most evenings there is a food truck out front or in back.
108 locals recommend
Mike Hess Brewing, North Park
3812 Grim AveLocal brewery. Most evenings there is a food truck out front or in back.
Local brewery. Most evenings there is a food truck out front.
100 locals recommend
Fall Brewing Company
4542 30th StLocal brewery. Most evenings there is a food truck out front.
Thorn St. Brewery
3176 Thorn StLocal brewery. Most evenings there is a food truck out front.
Seven Grand San Diego
3054 University AveBar, music, lots of whiskey.
Brewery. Can order food from some area restaurants and they will deliver to the bar.
106 locals recommend
Modern Times Flavordome
3000 Upas StBrewery. Can order food from some area restaurants and they will deliver to the bar.
Bar Pink
3829 30th StBar, live music.
Splash Wine Lounge and Bistro
3043 University AveWine bar and tasting room.
The Office
3936 30th StBar/live music
The Observatory North Park
2891 University AveBar/concert hall.
Polite Provisions
4696 30th StBar. Craft cocktails.
Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th StVideo games, drinks, no children.
Whistle Stop
2236 Fern StBar. Live music.
Hamilton's Tavern
1521 30th StBar. Pub food. Great beer selection.
Essentials
Vons
3610 Adams AveLarge grocery store.
Kwik Stops
3028 Upas StSmall corner market.
Smart & Final Extra!
6235 El Cajon BlvdGrocery. I prefer the larger selection at Vons.