Guidebook for San Diego

Jade
Guidebook for San Diego

Food Scene

Easygoing Thai restaurant dishing up classic curries, stir-fries & noodles in a simple setting. Currently take-out only.
11 locals recommend
Bangkok Spices Thai Restaurant
3627 30th St
11 locals recommend
Easygoing Thai restaurant dishing up classic curries, stir-fries & noodles in a simple setting. Currently take-out only.
Simple spot offering familiar Chinese dishes, such as chow mein & broccoli beef.
New Maxim's Palace
2810 El Cajon Blvd
Simple 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.
12 locals recommend
Rolberto's Taco Shop
3462 Adams Ave
12 locals recommend
Hole-in-the-wall taqueria offering a traditional menu for drive-through or walk-up service. Host recommendation: Carne asada chips.
Good, close Subway
38 locals recommend
Subway
4641-4643 College Ave
38 locals recommend
Good, close Subway
Good close Carl's Jr./Green Burrito
28 locals recommend
Carl's Jr
#502 Int P.º Ensenada
28 locals recommend
Good close Carl's Jr./Green Burrito
Newly renovated Jack in the Box
29 locals recommend
Jack in the Box
9380 Mira Mesa Blvd
29 locals recommend
Newly 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.
96 locals recommend
Soda & Swine
2943 Adams Ave
96 locals recommend
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.
Casual Hawaiian eatery offering traditional pupus & other dishes, plus island-style burgers & wings.
24 locals recommend
Chris' Ono Grinds Island Grill - North Park
4506 30th St
24 locals recommend
Casual 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 St
Casual 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.
236 locals recommend
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams Ave
236 locals recommend
Stylish spot serving house-roasted French-press, pour-over & cold-brew coffee, plus vegan donuts.
New Sonic, half-price shakes after 8 PM!
Sonic Drive-In
2829 El Cajon Blvd
New Sonic, half-price shakes after 8 PM!
Casual spot for classic American eats including the namesake chicken pot pie & baked goods.
17 locals recommend
San Diego Chicken Pie Shop
2633 El Cajon Blvd
17 locals recommend
Casual spot for classic American eats including the namesake chicken pot pie & baked goods.
Good close Taco Bell
7 locals recommend
Taco Bell
2626 El Cajon Blvd
7 locals recommend
Good close Taco Bell
Counter-service spot revered for its pork sandwiches, craft beer & local veggies.
162 locals recommend
Carnitas' Snack Shack - North Park
2632 University Avenue
162 locals recommend
Counter-service spot revered for its pork sandwiches, craft beer & local veggies.
Pour-overs, espresso drinks & Belgian street waffles served in a stylish & amiable atmosphere.
47 locals recommend
Coffee & Tea Collective
2911 El Cajon Blvd
47 locals recommend
Pour-overs, espresso drinks & Belgian street waffles served in a stylish & amiable atmosphere.
International pastry shop stocking sweet & savory fritters, plus American donuts.
53 locals recommend
Nomad Donuts
3102 University Ave
53 locals recommend
International pastry shop stocking sweet & savory fritters, plus American donuts.
Small, vegetarian-friendly shop with a wholesome menu of fruit smoothies & salads, plus tortas.
27 locals recommend
Senor Mangos
4607 30th St
27 locals recommend
Small, 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 Blvd
This 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.
144 locals recommend
Great Maple
1451 Washington St
144 locals recommend
Chic 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.
77 locals recommend
Stepping Stone of California
77 locals recommend
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.
10 locals recommend
Viva Pops
3330 Adams Ave
10 locals recommend
This 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.
42 locals recommend
Mariposa Ice Cream
3450 Adams Ave
42 locals recommend
Local 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 Ave
Cheesecake 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.
64 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
2910 Damon Ave
64 locals recommend
Closest 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.
18 locals recommend
Rudford's Restaurant
2900 El Cajon Blvd
18 locals recommend
Circa-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.
34 locals recommend
Crazee Burger
3993 30th St
34 locals recommend
Gourmet 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.
19 locals recommend
Thai Time North Park
4102 30th St
19 locals recommend
Well-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.
24 locals recommend
Young Hickory North Park
4096 30th St
24 locals recommend
Hipster 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.
24 locals recommend
Ritual Tavern
4095 30th St
24 locals recommend
Seafood & 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.
27 locals recommend
Sicilian Thing Pizza
4046 30th St
27 locals recommend
Pizza 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.
40 locals recommend
Hanna's Gourmet
2864 Adams Ave
40 locals recommend
Gourmet 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.
15 locals recommend
Sabuku Sushi
3027 Adams Ave
15 locals recommend
Sleek 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.
34 locals recommend
Antique Row Cafe
3002 Adams Ave
34 locals recommend
Antiques-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.
37 locals recommend
Twiggs Bakery & Coffeehouse
2804 Adams Ave
37 locals recommend
Casual 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.
73 locals recommend
Cafe 21 University Heights
2736 Adams Ave
73 locals recommend
Welcoming 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.
9 locals recommend
Harar Restaurant
9 locals recommend
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.
14 locals recommend
Flavors of East Africa
2322 El Cajon Blvd
14 locals recommend
African 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.
59 locals recommend
Pomegranate
2312 El Cajon Blvd
59 locals recommend
Borscht, 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 Blvd
Casual 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 Blvd
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.
Go-to choice for classic Japanese dishes such as nigiri, sushi & tonkatsu in sleek environs. Excellent selection of top-shelf sake.
29 locals recommend
Saiko Sake and Sushi Bar
2884 University Ave
29 locals recommend
Go-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.
65 locals recommend
Belching Beaver North Park
4223 30th St
65 locals recommend
Dog-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.
100 locals recommend
Fall Brewing Company
4542 30th St
100 locals recommend
Dog-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.
23 locals recommend
Poor House Brewing Company
4494 30th Street
23 locals recommend
Rustic-modern brewery is a go-to for an array of draft microbrews served in an open, wooden venue.
Barn Brewery - New tasting room with a cool rustic atmosphere, tasty local beer.
2850 El Cajon Blvd
2850 El Cajon Boulevard
Barn 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 Ave
Spacious, 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.
245 locals recommend
Polite Provisions
4696 30th St
245 locals recommend
Apothecary-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.
108 locals recommend
Mike Hess Brewing, North Park
3812 Grim Ave
108 locals recommend
Modern, family-friendly hangout featuring a tasting room, board games & brewery views.
Award winning brewery and beer-centric eatery join forces.
27 locals recommend
Rip Current Brewing North Park
4101 30th St
27 locals recommend
Award winning brewery and beer-centric eatery join forces.
Folks pass time at this cocktail-&-beer specialist playing its many arcade classics & other games.
121 locals recommend
Coin-Op Game Room
3926 30th St
121 locals recommend
Folks 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.
36 locals recommend
Redwing Bar & Grill
4012 30th St
36 locals recommend
Neighborhood 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.
57 locals recommend
Toronado San Diego
4026 30th St
57 locals recommend
Unreal 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.
94 locals recommend
Tiger!Tiger!
3025 El Cajon Blvd
94 locals recommend
Craft 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/
8 locals recommend
The Hideout
3519 El Cajon Blvd
8 locals recommend
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/
Neighborhood bar offers cocktails, brews & grub in a comfy space decked out with sports memorabilia.
Cricket's Pub
3339 El Cajon Blvd
Neighborhood 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.
32 locals recommend
The Office
3936 30th St
32 locals recommend
Laid-back watering hole with drinks, late-night dancing with live DJs & an old-school office theme.

Shopping

Great local thrift store!
Alliance for African Assistance: Safari Seconds Thrift Store
6533 El Cajon Blvd
Great 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 Avenue
Cool 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 Avenue
Wall-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.
12 locals recommend
Digital Gym CINEMA
1100 El Cajon Blvd
12 locals recommend
Intimate nonprofit theater & lounge showing independent & international films & documentaries.

Everything Else

Nearby pharmacy
10 locals recommend
Vons Pharmacy
6951 El Camino Real
10 locals recommend
Nearby 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 Street
SoCal 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.
26 locals recommend
North Park Produce
3551 El Cajon Blvd
26 locals recommend
International 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).
209 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont Dr
209 locals recommend
Specialty chain offering a range of natural & organic grocery items (most carry beer & wine).