Guidebook for San Diego
Essentials
Grant's Marketplace
2953 Beech StGreat Deli and Natural Food Mart
A cheap grocery with good deals on produce if you are patient and know how to pick it. Their tacos at the back butcher counter are outstanding.
43 locals recommend
Food Bowl Market & Deli
3035 Cedar StA cheap grocery with good deals on produce if you are patient and know how to pick it. Their tacos at the back butcher counter are outstanding.
Food Scene
Amazing chocolate, and chocolate inspired menu for breakfast and lunch. A great place for coffee and a drink in the evening as well.
77 locals recommend
Eclipse Chocolate Bar & Bistro
2145 Fern StAmazing chocolate, and chocolate inspired menu for breakfast and lunch. A great place for coffee and a drink in the evening as well.
Café Madeleine South Park
2248 30th StExcellent coffee, crepes and paninis
Rebecca's
3015 Juniper StreetGood place to get work done, or grab a casual cup of jo
Sombrero Mexican Food
2201 Fern StFast cheap mexican. Try the chicken flautas. trust me.
Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StExcellent, authentic pizza and pasta.
Upscale tacos with mexi-hip decor, located in a brand new modern building. These will blow your taste buds away.
26 locals recommend
Tacos Perla
3000 Upas StreetUpscale tacos with mexi-hip decor, located in a brand new modern building. These will blow your taste buds away.
Pizzeria Luigi
1137 25th StGood pizza and beer with 2 outdoor patios.
Krakatoa
1128 25th StGreat coffeeshop with nice patio, good food on offer and strong wifi.
Captain Kirk's Coffee
3030 Grape StreetFunky coffee, smoothies and Acai stand with outdoor patio
Delicious contemporary ramen, cool vibe and drinks with outdoor seating
164 locals recommend
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas StDelicious contemporary ramen, cool vibe and drinks with outdoor seating
Entertainment & Activities
Station Tavern
2204 Fern StGreat burgers and beer with a play area for kids!
Shopping
Piacere Mio
1947 Fern StDelicious Italian food
PROGRESS
2225 30th StreetMy favorite gift/design store. Something for every budget and taste.
Daily Scoop
3004 Juniper StAn old fashioned ice-cream shop. Try their red mint-chip.
Drinks & Nightlife
Extensive beer selection, and many creative flavor choices for juicy burgers.
170 locals recommend
Hamilton's Tavern
1521 30th StExtensive beer selection, and many creative flavor choices for juicy burgers.
counterpoint
830 25th StGood wine and beer selections and gastro-pubish menu.
This is an upscale yet edgy vegan gastropub. Excellent cocktails and inventive and delicious food. Good progressive brunch as well. There's often a wait, sometimes they will let you put your name in by phone if you tell them you are a couple blocks away and sweet talk them a bit.
140 locals recommend
KINDRED
1503 30th StThis is an upscale yet edgy vegan gastropub. Excellent cocktails and inventive and delicious food. Good progressive brunch as well. There's often a wait, sometimes they will let you put your name in by phone if you tell them you are a couple blocks away and sweet talk them a bit.
Everything Else
MOSAIC Yoga
Ommmmmmmmm
Mexican bakery recommended for their cheap fresh rolls. Other items are pretty meh.
44 locals recommend
Panchita's Bakery
2519 C StMexican bakery recommended for their cheap fresh rolls. Other items are pretty meh.