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San Diego
The Mission is one of San Diego.

1. The Mission

8.9
2801 University Ave (btwn 28th & Utah St), San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · North Park · 108 tips and reviews

Omar P.Omar Perez: Try the Mission French Toast

2. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

9.0
3940 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · Hillcrest · 252 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: This popular spot for breakfast and brunch looks like it belongs in The Jetsons. The vast menu includes bennies, super-sweet pancakes, and lighter choices.

3. Cafe 21 University Heights

8.6
2736 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · North Park · 51 tips and reviews

Isabel P.Isabel Padron: Best breakfast and coffee and fruits in the world

4. Craft & Commerce

8.8
675 W Beech St (at Kettner Blvd), San Diego, CA
Gastropub · Little Italy · 198 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: Get ready for a long wait for a table as this joint is always packed with cocktail-slinging hipsters. Also, they don't serve vodka or ketchup, so don't ask. Read more.

Polite Provisions is one of San Diego.

5. Polite Provisions

8.8
4696 30th St (at Adams Ave), San Diego, CA
Cocktail Bar · North Park · 100 tips and reviews
El Camino is one of San Diego.

6. El Camino

2400 India St (at W Kalmia St), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Little Italy · 87 tips and reviews
Elizabethan Desserts is one of San Diego.

7. Elizabethan Desserts

8.2
El Camino Real (Encinitas Blvd), Encinitas, CA
Dessert Shop · 3 tips and reviews
Homestyle Hawaiian is one of San Diego.

8. Homestyle Hawaiian

7.8
7524 Mesa College Dr (at Ashford St), San Diego, CA
Hawaiian Restaurant · Clairemont Mesa East · 34 tips and reviews
Eclipse Chocolate Bar & Bistro is one of San Diego.

9. Eclipse Chocolate Bar & Bistro

2145 Fern St (at Ivy St), San Diego, CA
Café · South Park · 30 tips and reviews
North Park is one of San Diego.

10. North Park

San Diego, CA
Neighborhood · 34 tips and reviews
Hillcrest is one of San Diego.

11. Hillcrest

San Diego, CA
Neighborhood · 32 tips and reviews
Carnitas' Snack Shack is one of San Diego.

12. Carnitas' Snack Shack

2632 University Ave (at Oregon St), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · North Park · 186 tips and reviews
Hammond's Gourmet Ice Cream is one of San Diego.

13. Hammond's Gourmet Ice Cream

8.5
3077 University Ave, San Diego, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · North Park · 35 tips and reviews
Soda & Swine is one of San Diego.

14. Soda & Swine

2943 Adams Ave (at 30th St), San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · North Park · 77 tips and reviews
Señor Mangos is one of San Diego.

15. Señor Mangos

9.1
4607 30th St, San Diego, CA
Juice Bar · North Park · 46 tips and reviews

Roger M.Roger Ma: Get their blended acai bowl!

Los Panchos is one of San Diego.

16. Los Panchos

7.4
409 Washington St (at 4th Ave), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Hillcrest · 31 tips and reviews

ROBB!EROBB!E: Hillcrest buritto! Not on the menu but order it anyway. It's amazing!

17. Colima's Mexican Food

9.0
2302 University Ave (at Louisiana St), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · North Park · 57 tips and reviews

Crystal LynCrystal Lyn: All breakfast burritos are $2.99 between 7-11am! I recommend the Grande Breakfast Burrito! So good!

18. Colima's Mexican Food

9.0
2302 University Ave (at Louisiana St), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · North Park · 57 tips and reviews

Rasha E.Rasha E: ¦ The Best late-night Mexican food in San Diego!

Pappalecco is one of San Diego.

19. Pappalecco

9.1
1602 State St (at Cedar St), San Diego, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Little Italy · 124 tips and reviews

Dominic R.Dominic Rios: Best Gelato in San Diego. Plus, the atmosphere makes you feel like you are truly in Italy. Molto delizioso!

Donut Bar is one of San Diego.

20. Donut Bar

8.4
631 B St (at 7th Ave), San Diego, CA
Donut Shop · Central San Diego · 112 tips and reviews

DaneDane: Open at 7am Mon - Fri; 8am Sat. They sell out before noon, so get there early!

Neighborhood is one of San Diego.

21. Neighborhood

8.9
777 G St (at 8th Ave), San Diego, CA
Gastropub · Central San Diego · 200 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The burgers at this East Village spot are as good as the craft beer that's served with it (yes, even without ketchup). It's bar food done better: steak tartar and deviled eggs with artichoke mousse.

22. Noble Experiment

8.7
777 G St (at 8th Ave), San Diego, CA
Speakeasy · Central San Diego · 102 tips and reviews

Daniel A.Daniel Altbaum: This is one of the coolest places in San Diego. It is tough to get in, but worth it. You will have to send a text to ask for reservations. Here is the number: 619.888.4713

Ironside Fish & Oyster is one of San Diego.

23. Ironside Fish & Oyster

9.3
1654 India St (at W Date St), San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 202 tips and reviews

Suzanne S.Suzanne Swartz: Dollar oysters 3-6 m-f

Bencotto Italian Kitchen is one of San Diego.

24. Bencotto Italian Kitchen

8.6
750 W Fir St (at Kettner Blvd), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Little Italy · 109 tips and reviews
Bronx Pizza is one of San Diego.

25. Bronx Pizza

9.3
111 Washington St (btwn 1st & 3rd Ave), San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · Hillcrest · 136 tips and reviews
Urban Solace is one of San Diego.

26. Urban Solace

3823 30th St (at University Ave), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · North Park · 139 tips and reviews
Juniper & Ivy is one of San Diego.

27. Juniper & Ivy

8.8
2228 Kettner Blvd (btwn Juniper & Ivy St), San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Harborview · 98 tips and reviews
Punjabi Tandoor is one of San Diego.

28. Punjabi Tandoor

8.3
9235 Activity Rd #111 (btwn Clayton & Padgett St), San Diego, CA
Indian Restaurant · Miramar · 53 tips and reviews
Extraordinary Desserts is one of San Diego.

29. Extraordinary Desserts

8.8
1430 Union St (at W Ash St), San Diego, CA
Dessert Shop · Little Italy · 279 tips and reviews
Extraordinary Desserts is one of San Diego.

30. Extraordinary Desserts

8.7
2929 5th Ave (btwn Palm & Quince St), San Diego, CA
Dessert Shop · Park West · 132 tips and reviews

31. Babycakes

8.6
3766 5th Ave (btwn Robinson & Pennsylvania Ave), San Diego, CA
Dessert Shop · Hillcrest · 109 tips and reviews

Ryan H.Ryan Husk: Best cupcakes and coffee. Super cute employee that works here. Try the blackbottom cupcakes are the best.

Mariposa Ice Cream is one of San Diego.

32. Mariposa Ice Cream

8.8
3450 Adams Ave (btwn Hawley & Mansfield St), San Diego, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Adams North · 35 tips and reviews

33. Armando's Mexican Food

7.8
2295 Palm Ave (at Hollister St), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Southern San Diego · 14 tips and reviews

Maybs M.Maybs M: California burritos, carne asada fries, rolled tacos, MUST GET horchata.

Tacos El Gordo De Tijuana is one of San Diego.

34. Tacos El Gordo De Tijuana

8.3
689 H St (btwn Woodlawn & Oaklawn Ave), Chula Vista, CA
Taco Restaurant · Central Chula Vista · 110 tips and reviews
TJ Oyster Bar is one of San Diego.

35. TJ Oyster Bar

8.9
4246 Bonita Rd (at Allen School Rd), Bonita, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 80 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Boasts the best Baja-style fish tacos this side of the border. They've got a fancier, sit-down restaurant nearby but the no-frills shop is a favorite for 99-cent fish tacos. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Teresita's Fruiteria is one of San Diego.

36. Teresita's Fruiteria

8.0
4370 Palm Ave Ste S (at Firethorn St), San Diego, CA
Juice Bar · Southern San Diego · 23 tips and reviews

37. Tiger!Tiger!

3025 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Pub · North Park · 106 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This unpretentious spot just celebrated their two year anniversary. That's two years of what might be San Diego's best convergence of craft beer and food. [Eater 38 Member]

Belching Beaver Brewery Tasting Room is one of San Diego.

38. Belching Beaver Brewery Tasting Room

8.8
4223 30th St (El Cajon Blvd), San Diego, CA
Beer Bar · North Park · 44 tips and reviews
Ballast Point Tasting Room & Kitchen is one of San Diego.

39. Ballast Point Tasting Room & Kitchen

9.2
2215 India St (at Ivy St), San Diego, CA
Brewery · Little Italy · 154 tips and reviews
Hamilton's Tavern is one of San Diego.

40. Hamilton's Tavern

1521 30th St (btwn Beech & Cedar St), San Diego, CA
Pub · South Park · 99 tips and reviews
Monkey Paw Pub & Brewery is one of San Diego.

41. Monkey Paw Pub & Brewery

805 16th St (at F St), San Diego, CA
Brewery · East Village · 84 tips and reviews
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters is one of San Diego.

42. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

9.4
5627 La Jolla Blvd (btwn Chelsea & Bird Rock Ave), La Jolla, CA
Coffee Shop · 100 tips and reviews
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters is one of San Diego.

43. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

9.0
2295 Kettner Blvd (at W Juniper St), San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · Little Italy · 33 tips and reviews

44. Caffé Calabria

8.7
3933 30th St (btwn Lincoln & University Ave), San Diego, CA
Café · North Park · 109 tips and reviews

Matt B.Matt Browne: Their drip coffee and espresso is second to none. They roast their own beans on site and have for 10 years. They have been delivering coffee to the likes of Obama and Gucci.

Balboa Park is one of San Diego.

45. Balboa Park

9.6
1549 El Prado (at Park Blvd), San Diego, CA
Park · Balboa Park · 334 tips and reviews
Seaport Village is one of San Diego.

46. Seaport Village

8.9
849 W Harbor Dr (at Kettner Blvd), San Diego, CA
Shopping Plaza · Marina · 143 tips and reviews
La Jolla Cove is one of San Diego.

47. La Jolla Cove

9.5
1200 Coast Blvd, San Diego, CA
Beach · Village · 231 tips and reviews
Ramen Yamadaya is one of San Diego.

48. Ramen Yamadaya

4706 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA
Ramen Restaurant · North Clairemont · 37 tips and reviews
The Oceanaire Seafood Room is one of San Diego.

49. The Oceanaire Seafood Room

400 J St (at 4th Ave), San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Gaslamp · 65 tips and reviews
Pacific Beach is one of San Diego.

50. Pacific Beach

9.2
Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA
Beach · Pacific Beach · 92 tips and reviews
Cabrillo Tidepools is one of San Diego.

51. Cabrillo Tidepools

8.4
Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego, CA
Nature Preserve · 22 tips and reviews