Guidebook for San Diego
Food Scene
Stylish spot serving house-roasted French press, pour-over & cold-brew coffee, plus vegan donuts.
236 locals recommend
Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
3260 Adams AveStylish spot serving house-roasted French press, pour-over & cold-brew coffee, plus vegan donuts.
Cafe & coffeehouse open 24 hours has an extensive menu & free WiFi, plus nightly music or comedy.
77 locals recommend
Stepping Stone of California
Cafe & coffeehouse open 24 hours has an extensive menu & free WiFi, plus nightly music or comedy.
Our favorite coffee shop for breakfast. Comfort food, breakfast Paninis and outdoor seating
15 locals recommend
Dos Palmas Cafe
3562 Adams AveOur favorite coffee shop for breakfast. Comfort food, breakfast Paninis and outdoor seating
Quirky haunt with Mediterranean sandwiches & pastries, plus a variety of brewed & blended beverages.
11 locals recommend
Cafe Cabaret
3739 Adams AvenueQuirky haunt with Mediterranean sandwiches & pastries, plus a variety of brewed & blended beverages.
Local spot for small-batch ice cream & sorbet in flavors like Mexican Chocolate & Banana Walnut.
42 locals recommend
Mariposa Ice Cream
3450 Adams AveLocal spot for small-batch ice cream & sorbet in flavors like Mexican Chocolate & Banana Walnut.
Nozaru Ramen Bar
3375 Adams AveOur local Japanese joint. Try their Ramen or Katsu bowls
Jyoti-Bihanga
3351 Adams AveOur local vegan/vegetarian spot!
Innovative thin-crust pies with toppings including lemon garlic chicken, caramelized pears & capers.
37 locals recommend
Zia Gourmet Pizza
3311 Adams AveInnovative thin-crust pies with toppings including lemon garlic chicken, caramelized pears & capers.
Our local spot for Mexican food. Hole in the wall style place, with great burritos
15 locals recommend
Mauricio's Restaurants
3200 Adams AvenueOur local spot for Mexican food. Hole in the wall style place, with great burritos
Mexican eatery for fish tacos, burritos, margaritas & more in a folk-art space & lively happy hour.
42 locals recommend
El Zarape Mexican Eatery
3038 Adams AveMexican eatery for fish tacos, burritos, margaritas & more in a folk-art space & lively happy hour.
Traditional French fare served in classic bistro surroundings plus sidewalk seating. Fantastic Late Night Happy Hour
23 locals recommend
Et Voilà! French Bistro
3015 Adams AveTraditional French fare served in classic bistro surroundings plus sidewalk seating. Fantastic Late Night Happy Hour
Hip eatery with an open roof offering meatballs, soft-serve ice cream & a large selection of sodas.
96 locals recommend
Soda & Swine
2943 Adams AveHip eatery with an open roof offering meatballs, soft-serve ice cream & a large selection of sodas.
Trendy bakery serving baked goods, sandwiches, coffee drinks & more in roomy digs.
24 locals recommend
Blackmarket Bakery North Park
4686 30th StTrendy bakery serving baked goods, sandwiches, coffee drinks & more in roomy digs.
Cozy, casual bar & eatery serving modern British pub fare & drinks inside or on the twinkling patio.
50 locals recommend
Jaynes Gastropub
4677 30th StCozy, casual bar & eatery serving modern British pub fare & drinks inside or on the twinkling patio.
Tajima Ramen North Park
3015 Adams AveCheesecake is made in dozens of flavors at this bakery that serves coffee & has a few tables.
Incredible Cheesecake Company
3161 Adams AveCheesecake is made in dozens of flavors at this bakery that serves coffee & has a few tables.
Subway
4641-4643 College AveQuick and cheap subs
Housemade pasta & other Italian-inspired specialties are served in a stylish, cozy space.
30 locals recommend
CUCINA sorella
4055 Adams AveHousemade pasta & other Italian-inspired specialties are served in a stylish, cozy space.
Upbeat, old-fashioned ice cream parlor dishing up a rotating selection of 16 handmade flavors.
10 locals recommend
Moosie's Ice Cream
4073 Adams AveUpbeat, old-fashioned ice cream parlor dishing up a rotating selection of 16 handmade flavors.
Exposed stone walls & large wood tables create a rustic-chic vibe at this intimate French bistro.
74 locals recommend
Bleu Bohème
4090 Adams AveExposed stone walls & large wood tables create a rustic-chic vibe at this intimate French bistro.
Modern counter-serve burger spot serving grass-fed beef, free-range turkey & quinoa varieties.
120 locals recommend
Burger Lounge
4116 Adams AveModern counter-serve burger spot serving grass-fed beef, free-range turkey & quinoa varieties.
Easygoing American restaurant with a dog-friendly patio serving classic American eats.
79 locals recommend
Kensington Cafe
4141 Adams AveEasygoing American restaurant with a dog-friendly patio serving classic American eats.
Italian cafe fare such as panini, gelato & coffee are served in charming digs with a patio.
132 locals recommend
Pappalecco
1602 State StItalian cafe fare such as panini, gelato & coffee are served in charming digs with a patio.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our local brewery, they serve a variety of craft offerings, but specialize on sour beers
11 locals recommend
Little Miss Brewing Normal Heights
3514 Adams AvenueOur local brewery, they serve a variety of craft offerings, but specialize on sour beers
Modern-tavern space with communal tables has a renowned craft beer list, plus wood-fired pizza.
174 locals recommend
Blind Lady Ale House
3416 Adams AveModern-tavern space with communal tables has a renowned craft beer list, plus wood-fired pizza.
Upscale pub food & craft cocktails are served in a trendy setting with rabbit art & exposed beams.
89 locals recommend
The Rabbit Hole
3377 Adams AveUpscale pub food & craft cocktails are served in a trendy setting with rabbit art & exposed beams.
Corner pub offers an impressive selection of beers on tap, multiple TVs & occasional live music.
22 locals recommend
Rosie O'Grady's
3402 Adams AveCorner pub offers an impressive selection of beers on tap, multiple TVs & occasional live music.
Charcuterie & cheese boards accompany artisanal cocktails & craft beer in a retro, '70s-style space
60 locals recommend
Sycamore Den
3391 Adams AveCharcuterie & cheese boards accompany artisanal cocktails & craft beer in a retro, '70s-style space
Apothecary-esque bar offers craft cocktails & microbrews in a stylish, retro space with an atrium.
245 locals recommend
Polite Provisions
4696 30th StApothecary-esque bar offers craft cocktails & microbrews in a stylish, retro space with an atrium.
Mole dishes, fish tacos, margaritas, happy-hour deals & more in a low-key space with a wood bar.
102 locals recommend
Cantina Mayahuel
2934 Adams AveMole dishes, fish tacos, margaritas, happy-hour deals & more in a low-key space with a wood bar.
Modest small plates & flatbreads complement wines by the glass in a smart but unpretentious setting.
26 locals recommend
Village Vino
4095 Adams AveModest small plates & flatbreads complement wines by the glass in a smart but unpretentious setting.
Entertainment & Activities
Lestat's West (right by the 24-hour coffee house) hosts weekly comedy and open mic nights
20 locals recommend
Lestat's West Music Venue
3343 Adams AveLestat's West (right by the 24-hour coffee house) hosts weekly comedy and open mic nights
Adams Recreation Center
3491 Adams AveGreat spot for baseball and other sports
Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.
31 locals recommend
Landmark's Ken Cinema
4061 Adams AveMovie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.
Essentials
Vons
3610 Adams AveNot many people can walk to a major grocery store, we can...
Rite Aid
3650 Adams AveWalk to the newly-renovated Drugstore/Pharmacy
7-Eleven
3436 Adams AveHair Drezzers On Fire
3463 Adams AveChez Rouge Salon
3683 Adams AveNormal Heights Barbershop
4684 Mansfield StParks & Nature
Ward Canyon Neighborhood Park
3905 Adams AveGreat local park, good for kids, and for exercise
Getting Around
Valero Corner Store
4342 Ingraham StThis gas station offers the best gas prices in a 1-mile radius