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Iowa Meat Farms
Neighborhood: Grantville

6041 Mission Gorge Rd
San Diego, CA 92120

Geoff H. writes: Iowa Meat Farms is the meat mecca of San Diego. To date, I have bought sausages, steaks, ribs and a turducken from IMF. The quality of the meat is superb, the staff is knowledgeable and the store also features a ton of options for sauces and…

Mondo Gelato
Neighborhood: East Village

435 10th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101

Sarah L. writes: Well well well, Mondo. We finally meet.
5 stars for the selection alone. Soy flavors, fruit flavors, off the wall flavors. Not to mention the coolness of hosting us after our elite event. Very very cool.
I decided to follow suit with Zanzibar and…

In-N-Out Burger

2005 Camino Del Este
Mission Valley, CA 92108

Antonio G. writes: I will never forget my first time here. Let's paint a picture....

New and fresh faced, I arrive from the east coast, knowing nothing but McDonald's, Burger King, and when you want something fancy, Wendy's. With San Diego being a mecca of fast-food…

Trader Joe's Pacific Beach
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1211 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Tonie T. writes: It's all about the LOVE HUT!

The first time I came into this TJ's, that's what they called their little sample station. And they've been givin' the love every time I stop in no matter what. They do the best samples, and always ... I mean, ALWAYS,…

Sage French Cake
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

3860 Convoy St #112
San Diego, CA 92111

Nick T. writes: 5 stars. and they deserve every single one of them.Yes I know the owner and had even befriended a few of the workers and I've been turned down by at least 2 of the girls working there but their product is awesome and thats what counts.

Hans & Harry's Bakery Corp
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

5080 Bonita Rd Ste B2
Bonita, CA 91902

Ruben L. writes: A 3.5- rounded up due to the friendly customer service

The wife and I were out at the Bonita mall, and figured we'd make a small detour, and check this place out. Hans and Harry's is a Dutch bakery. I'm exactly sure what qualifies something as being…

Yogurt Express
Neighborhood: La Mesa

6195 Lake Murray Blvd
Ste C
La Mesa, CA 91942

Walker S. writes: "That yogurt place" is our family name for Yogurt Express. We go pretty often and I recommend you give it a try. The parking lot has only about 10 spaces with each about 12 inches too narrow. Two excellent parking spots are behind near the…

V G Donuts & Bakery

106 Aberdeen Dr
Cardiff, CA 92007

Jessica W. writes: after a late night at the office, we used to head to VGs to bug the super nice baker working. if we paid him in cash and didn't need change he'd let us in and let us buy some donuts. oh man, i did so much binging on VGs donuts. once i even bought…

El Pescador Fish Market
Neighborhood: La Jolla

627 Pearl St
La Jolla, CA 92037

Tiffany A. writes: I called in a to-go order for a work lunch. Upon arriving to pick it up, I noticed a casual, relaxed atmosphere. So relaxed in fact, that as I stood at the counter, the guy who was supposed to help me was texting on his cellphone. Thirty seconds…

Venissimo Cheese
Neighborhood: Mission Hills

754 W Washington St
San Diego, CA 92103

Mikey P. writes: Chesse = Crack

This place is wonderful "Good Stinky Cheese"

I love anything with the "try before you buy" concept. I'm no cheese expert so the Knowledgeable and friendly staff was a major plus. I always depend on my brother to bring the cheese for my…

Bread & Cie
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

350 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103

brigette l. writes: So I came here for a sandwich, was only here before with "sexy ladies".... so I walk up with a co-worker and all the sudden I here SHOTS in a polite manner but serious one.

I look around like a ravaged squirrel and I see these adorable brown fawn eyes…

MooTime Creamery
Neighborhood: Coronado

1025 Orange Ave
Coronado, CA 92118

Monica P. writes: The only thing better than eating ice cream is eating ice cream while on vacation.

We came for a walk around the grounds of the Coronado Hotel and found Mootown. Walk in the entrance and take a whiff, the air is saturated with the scent of sugary…

Panera Bread
Neighborhood: La Mesa

5500 Grossmont Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942

Kim L. writes: I am eating at Panera Bread right now. I am using their free Wi-Fi, which I love. I am not annoyed at all by how crowded this place gets at lunch time. I am that bitch taking up a whole big booth by myself so I can fit my laptop, purse, and other…

Pizza Port-Solana Beach Brewery

135 N Hwy 101
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Matthew H. writes: Pizza port is a good place to meet people, this is because it's always so goddamn crowded that you need to sit down with strangers anyways. So if you're a lonely head down, you'll be sure to meet some people who may or may not be DICKS.

People who…

The Che Cafe Collective

9500 Gilman Dr.
Bldg. 161
La Jolla, CA 92093

Daniel M. writes: To date, the Che Cafe remains the only location on the planet where I specifically entered a mosh pit to deck a douchebag in the face with the intent of dropping him to the floor.

And, it worked.

Because when you're in the Che, you stand up for what is…

Bread On Market
Neighborhood: East Village

730 Market St
San Diego, CA 92101

Christina L. writes: The bread here is absolutely delicious, it is soft and fresh. The sandwiches were much larger than i was expecting. I had the turkey with cranberry relish, it was pretty tasty, although I almost preferred my companion's roast beef sandwich. We also…

Hamilton's Tavern
Neighborhood: South Park, Golden Hill

1521 30th St
San Diego, CA 92102

lauren c. writes: Tap--- tap--tap___ Telegraph white__ served on tap- tap____
Like Ahab in search of his white whale,
I was Rehab in search of my white ale.

I had heard of this rarity, this Telegraph white, but was not prepared for a smoky glass of liquid barbeque.…

Influx
Neighborhood: Golden Hill

1948 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92102

brooke f. writes: I have a crush. On Influx. I just like to flirt with it. It's not on my normal route or super convenient coming from OB, but it's still worth the drive every now and then. I'll stop in for a coffee or a yummy sandwich and end up lingering longer than…

Hillcrest Farmer's Market
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3960 Normal St
Lincoln & Normal-DMV Parking Lot
San Diego, CA 92103

Avery J. writes: How do I love the Hillcrest Farmer's Market? Let me count the ways...

1) I live about a second away. Maybe two, depending on traffic.

2) Once, within the span of 11 minutes flat, I bought six avocados, a fresh baked pie, a bundle of flowers, a funky…

Caffe Calabria
Neighborhood: North Park

3933 30th St
San Diego, CA 92104

lisa f. writes: Stopped in for a cappaccino after lunch at Marie's. Noticed the really cool windows and started thinking abou tthe fact that I am about to replace the windows in my house. I asked the barrista, who I expected to look at me like I was crazy, if she…

North Park Produce
Neighborhood: Normal Heights

3551 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104

daeman c. writes: Every once in a while the desire to have your opinion heard, maybe read by a complete stranger, maybe even complimented could eventually work against you.

I made my first trip to North Park Produce yesterday mainly because I just realized it's…

Point Loma Seafoods
Neighborhood: Liberty Station

2805 Emerson St
San Diego, CA 92106

Robin Z. writes: Yes, it can be frustrating, the traffic to get here, the hungry lunchtime crowds, the seeming randomness of the order line, the shuffle to the cash register, the whole "Europeaness" of the process. But you're smiling having finally gotten one over on…

Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe
Neighborhood: Liberty Station

1110 Rosecrans St
Ste 100
San Diego, CA 92106

Christina S. writes: This place is amazing. We stopped by to pick up bread here some time ago with friends and I seriously wish that I had an appetite. My eyes were bigger than my stomach and I wanted one off everything. I remember that we ordered one of the brioche…

Phil's BBQ
Neighborhood: Midway

3750 Sports Arena Blvd
San Diego, CA 92110

Rocco B. writes: I would sacrafice my firstborn if Phil would baste the child in barbeque sauce and serve it with a side of beer battered onion rings.

Yogurt World
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

4646 Convoy St
Ste 113
San Diego, CA 92111

Matthew H. writes: Yesterday at about 9:30pm I was wandering down Convoy with a friend of mine. We got a really eire feeling looking around. Something wasn't right.

The streets were virtually abandoned, errant pieces of litter fluttered about in the breeze and long…

Mitsuwa Marketplace
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

4240 Kearny Mesa Rd
San Diego, CA 92111

kimberly m. writes: Ohayo Gozaimasu People san!
I love Mitsuwa. It's grrreat.
Ummm let's see, they have oodles of noodles, a plethora o Pocky, cornucopias of Calpico, an assortment of coffee drinks to keep you hopped up to your eyeballs, and a huge assortment of Japanese…

Cream Coffee Bar
Neighborhood: University Heights

4496 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92116

Viola P. writes: Honestly, this should be a 3.5. It's better than a 3, but it's not quite a 4 because it's just not a destination place for me. It's more of a convenient place. The atmosphere is so...collegiate. Honestly, I was in there the other night and upon…

Ki's Restaurant

2591 S Highway 101
Cardiff, CA 92007

Joseph M. writes: Ki's is open early and serves coffee and muffins for early risers taking a walk, hitting the waves or biking the 101. They have top notch salads and sandwiches.

My favorites are their Mango smoothies, super veggie sandwich, Thai chicken wraps, and…

Cardiff Seaside Market

2087 San Elijo Ave
Cardiff, CA 92007

Janney B. writes: In high school, a boy got drunk with his friends and called my parents to tell them I was slutty. This wasn't a nice thing to do. Or at all true. I think it was their attempt at tarnishing my "goody two shoes" rep.

What made this call even more…

Yogurt Mill
Neighborhood: El Cajon, Bostonia

935 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021

Miss Josephine Z. writes: My favorite summer destination - the leaning tower peeping from the slums of El Cajon on a hot day.

Typically, the lines wrap around from inside and sometimes halfway down the strip mall, all patient customers waiting to get their frozen yogurt fix.…

Bubby's Gelato

937 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Laura F. writes: I gained 17 lb. in the 6 months I worked here; the gelato is tasty, the flavors exciting, and spoon are tiny. Without combining them, DONT miss out on the homemade chocolate fudge drizzled on the ice cream or the garlic sauce they put on the…

Art of Espresso

9500 Gilman Dr
San Diego, CA 92037

amanda s. writes: 4.5. I was in desperate need of coffee and i heard good things about this place, so naturally, i had to try it. And it was delicious. Normally, a double shot in a 16oz cup for an iced mocha is not enough espresso for me. But i forgot to ask for a 3rd…

Trader Joe's
Neighborhood: La Jolla

8657 Villa La Jolla Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037

Amber K. writes: Trader Joe's is great when you want something other than the ordinary. They have a unique selection and that's what adds to their appeal, that and the fact that most of it is healthier and natural.

For me, however, it is not a one-stop-shop for all of…

Pannikin Coffee & Tea

510 N Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Marc N. writes: DO I wait until I'm a regular before reviewing Pannikin or do I dive in right now while the initial impression is still fresh in my mind?
OR - do I put myself in some hypothetical future where I'm now a Pannikin regular and I'm back on Yelp writing a…

Trader Joe's - Encinitas

115 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024

Richard T. writes: This really is my FAVORITE TJ'S!!!

Awesome Staff: The people who work here are WAY knowledgeable, helpful, and rockingly funny! They totally bring a smile to my face, especially when they dress up on weekends. My favorites are their "hat" and…

Honeys Bistro & Bakery

632 S Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

Chris Y. writes: I hate writing 3-star reviews because you really have to explain the "average" for an average place. OK...first off, I have a hard time reading the tiny writing on your chalkboard menu 45 feet away from me. If theline wasn't so long, I wouldn't be…

Pannikin Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7467 Girard Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037

Keane L. writes: I love cafes.

I really do.

They make me feel so at ease. But the ones I love most of all are the really quirky ones... the cluttered cafes with lots of crazy people sitting at mismatched tables. That's the type of place that makes me feel the most…

Gelateria Frizzante
Neighborhood: La Jolla

1025 Prospect St #130
La Jolla, CA 92037

Yan M. writes: We were just in the area strolling when the signage of Gelato flashed at us, screaming for us to enter, we couldn't resist. We walked in and sampled different flavors and they were all good. We had a hard time deciding between the fruit flavors and…

Chino Farm

6123 Calzada Del Bosque
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

Nick T. writes: In order to make a great meal you have to start with the best ingredients thats available to you. That is a basic and fundamental rule to anyone who has ever applied heat to a cooking utensil.

It doesnt matter if you can barely cook like a Rachel Ray…

Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

643 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Allison H. writes: ME: "I'd like a scoop of chocolate chip in a sugar cone, please!"

CASHIER: "You can only get chocolate chip in a cake cone."

ME: " -- "

CASHIER: "Just kidding."

Ice cream humor. Hmm. Good thing the chocolate is so great.

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