Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Great local coffee spot with free wi-fi and indoor/outdoor seating options.
15 locals recommend
Filter Coffee House
1295 University AveGreat local coffee spot with free wi-fi and indoor/outdoor seating options.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth AveGood brunch. Go early to avoid the lines!
The gelato here is authentic and the panini are top-notch. Go for lunch or for a glass of wine and aperitivo at happy hour.
132 locals recommend
Pappalecco
1602 State StThe gelato here is authentic and the panini are top-notch. Go for lunch or for a glass of wine and aperitivo at happy hour.
Authentic, California cuisine. This place has the best acai bowl in San Diego. (It's original outpost can be found about 25 miles north in Encinitas on the 101.)
63 locals recommend
Swami's Cafe North Park
3794 30th StreetAuthentic, California cuisine. This place has the best acai bowl in San Diego. (It's original outpost can be found about 25 miles north in Encinitas on the 101.)
Great neighborhood spot with excellent pizza and good beer and wine choices. Outdoor seating.
29 locals recommend
Red House Pizza
4615 Park BlvdGreat neighborhood spot with excellent pizza and good beer and wine choices. Outdoor seating.
Pizzeria Bruno Napoletano
4207 Park BlvdAmazing pizza and friendly staff. Foodies will love it.
Tasty lunch spot that also sells wine and beer. Owner is always there serving up gourmet options at reasonable prices.
39 locals recommend
Big Front Door
4075 Park BlvdTasty lunch spot that also sells wine and beer. Owner is always there serving up gourmet options at reasonable prices.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great neighborhood wine bar and restaurant. Try the sidewalk seating or back patio for outdoor dining options. 100 Wines has a wine list organized by price, which is nice for tasting!
21 locals recommend
100 Wines kitchen
1027 University AvenueGreat neighborhood wine bar and restaurant. Try the sidewalk seating or back patio for outdoor dining options. 100 Wines has a wine list organized by price, which is nice for tasting!
Fun bar scene right under the flight path. Great night time atmosphere.
51 locals recommend
Camino Riviera
2400 India StFun bar scene right under the flight path. Great night time atmosphere.
Essentials
Good for groceries and prepared foods. This location has a full bar with local beer on tap as well as smoothie and juice bars.
240 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
711 University AveGood for groceries and prepared foods. This location has a full bar with local beer on tap as well as smoothie and juice bars.
Shopping
Fun and fresh home goods and hipster trinkets. The owner won some kind of design award on Bravo.
Establish
1029 University AveFun and fresh home goods and hipster trinkets. The owner won some kind of design award on Bravo.