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1. Cafe Bassam
I heart Cafe Bassam! I have now fallen in love with my first spot in San Diego...it's quirky, full of funky character and just a darn cool spot to grab an amazing cup of coffee. Being from Seattle, I'm a bit of a coffee junkie and I know a good cup…More »
2. Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 239-0512
Categories:
Parks,
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhood: Balboa Park
How could you not love it?
I've been putting this review on hold for about three months now. Thinking I would just add a bit to it every time something popped up that was breathtaking, brilliant or just plain epic. Then I realized that this review…More »
3. AVE 5 Restaurant & Bar
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 542-0394
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Banker's Hill
Great experience each time that I come here. I really love this place and it's walking distance from my place which is a major plus!
$2 off HH. Fried calamari---dusted with cornmeal-fried to perfection with an EXCELLENT texture from the cornmeal. PE…More »
4. Extraordinary Desserts
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 294-2132
What can I say that hasn't already been said? It's Deee-leessshhh-ous.
I don't think that you can go wrong with anything they have but some of my personal favorites are the Lemon Meringue and the Strawberry Shortcake.
It's a great little date spot or…More »
5. San Diego Zoo
I love it when I have visitors from our of town because I always know that it means a trip to San Diego Zoo!
I remember coming here years ago when I was in college doing primate observations and I'm stoked to see that they have added on and enhanced…More »
6. The Tractor Room
San Diego, CA 92184
(619) 543-1007
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Bars,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Hillcrest
Wow....how quickly love can turn to disgust for my once beloved tractor room. I was so excited to finally be in town on a weekend so I could hit up tractor room for brunch. I love their dinner service and have always found their drinks to be…More »
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5/25/2011
It's in my hood and has RAD drink choices....This is my new watering hole. Love it.
Some… Read more »
7. Big City Bagels
Yawn......The bagels made me wish I was back in bed after the BFF and I stumbled in Big City Bagels one lazy Saturday. It was that unimpressive. Disappointing, seeing so many great reviews....Possibly, we just ordered the wrong things? We got the…More »
8. Snooze
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 500-3344
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Hillcrest
Huevos rancheros....coffee (BEST coffee I have had in SD)...hash browns (shaped like a hockey puck)....Enough said.... Beautiful space, high ceilings, bright, airy. Cute booths in the middle of the place which was adorably modern. Friendly…More »
9. Naked Pizza - CLOSED
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 260-0101
Categories:
Pizza,
Gluten-Free
Neighbourhood: Hillcrest
Reading through the reviews, I was a bit skeptical but I was pleasantly surprised with what was delivered!
First, they were extremely friendly over the phone when I placed my order and were probably the speediest delivery in all history! When they say…More »
10. Mandarin House
Not bad. It's convenient and a close walk from my house. They even deliver after 5 which is a plus. I've been feeling under the weather the past few days and have avoided driving so their delivery option has been a life saver. I highly recommend…More »
11. Evolution Fast Food
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 550-1818
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Live/Raw Food,
Vegan
Neighbourhood: Banker's Hill
Love their bean burger. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. The wait can be a bit long so be prepared to plop down and wait but in their defense everything is made to order so you can't complain too much. I adore their sweet potato fries…More »
12. Urban Mo's Bar & Grill
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 491-0400
Categories:
Gay Bars,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Hillcrest
Mo's rocks and has now comfortably settled in my fav spots in SD.
How can you beat their Mimosa Buffet for $19.95? Good food and the server kept pouring the bubbly.
It's loud and rambunctious and my type of place! If you haven't hit up Mo's yet---you…More »
13. Huapangos
Again....Another attempt at Hash House with no luck so we stumbled upon Huapangos.....It was actually the A frame out front that had the words, "Bottomless Mimosas" that caught my eye. We made the quick jog across the street and found that there was…More »
14. Jimmy Carter's Mexican Café
I decided to give Jimmy Carter's another shot and I'll tell you the last two visits were much better than my first.
I stopped by for dinner again but this time got the carnitas. They are definitely pretty good. Then I popped in for breakfast. The…More »
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3/20/2011
I'm so disappointed that this place didn't wow me. Living less than a block away, I wanted to adore… Read more »
15. Saigon on Fifth
Really? 4 star average? Meh. I feel compelled to give it 3 stars only for the sheer fact that the BFF loves the fountain otherwise, I would go 2 stars.
Maybe we ordered the wrong things....maybe it was an off night....I just wasn't feeling the bland…More »
16. Girly Girly
I love Girly Girly and can't believe that there isn't a review for it yet. Mike, the owner, keeps the shop open a variety of hours and it is sometimes hit or miss to catch him. But, when you do...you are in for a major treat!
I love anything shabby…More »
17. Kiki Sushi
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 260-0881
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Hillcrest
I like KiKi Sushi and like it even more that it's close to my house. Definitely a solid 3.5. We ordered so many rolls---some of them pretty inventive and all were really tasty. They have a pretty decent happy hour, some sort of bogo. The service was…More »
18. Nunu's Cocktail Lounge
Perfect....a block from home....and divey. Yes!
They pour em' strong and bartenders and servers are really nice. You can't really beat it if your looking for a chill spot and not looking to spend an arm and a leg for drinks.
19. Crest Cafe
You know those days when you just don't want to go searching for food?You just want to run into a restaurant, ordered and eat. Well, today was one of those days and we walked into Crest Cafe. I didn't have huge expectations but I'm always down to…More »
20. Whole Foods Market
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 294-2800
Categories:
Grocery,
Health Markets
Neighbourhood: Hillcrest
Ahhhh....Whole Paycheck.....how I adore you. But seriously, the Hillcrest location sucks for their parking. I swear for a hood where so many people walk, the parking situation is the worst. Everyone seems to want to wait and wait for the spaces on…More »
21. Hash House A Go Go
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 298-4646
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Hillcrest
Ridiculous. Came back with the BFF and HOLY COW. Upped another star just for the sheer fact that I've never seen chicken and waffles done so right! Well done! Yum!
BFF/SD 8
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4/1/2011
I live a few blocks from HH and was super excited after reading all of the reviews and getting… Read more »
22. Quince Street Bridge
San Diego, CA 92103
Category:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhood: Banker's Hill
Why hasn't the Quince Street Bridge been fixed? Ugggg. It's been damaged for like a month and all I see being done is the traffic cones being moved. I noticed that they had some workers there the other day but yet, the bridge still remains tattered…More »
23. Spruce Street Bridge
San Diego, CA 92103
Category:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhood: Banker's Hill
Incredible little hidden gem in my hood!
The views are lush and gives you a great peek of downtown. I like to think I'm sort of adrenaline junkie...but I was definitely a bit scared walking across this bridge the first time...It's definitely sturdy…More »
24. The Deli Llama
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 295-4666
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Hillcrest
Fun, funky and absolutely deeeleeesh. Yummers.
It's tiny, cute and cozy and gives me the warm fuzzies. My fav is the Tattooed Lady on sourdough with sprouts and Mom's Potato Salad. It's comfort food at its finest for me. Service is always warm and…More »
25. Scripps Coastal Medical Center
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 278-3300
Categories:
Doctors,
Medical Centers
Neighbourhood: Hillcrest
I'm not anti-docs. I am anti all the fuss that comes along with going to the doc.
I'll keep this simple....Check in was a breeze....they were on time....the RN's were sweet and warm...and my Doc? The snit!!! He listened to my symptoms, took the time…More »
26. Porkyland - CLOSED
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 233-5139
Categories:
Mexican,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Hillcrest
$9.95 for half a family meal? Heck YEAH! Ok...so It's my first time popping into Porkyland and I'm pretty happy with the result. 1/2 lb of carnitas, 1/2 a dozen of carnitas, rice and beans and all the fixins...Pretty darn awesome for the price and…More »
27. Tammy's Nail Salon
I was jonesing for a cupcake at Babycakes when I happened upon Tammy's and remembered how badly I was in need of a pedi. Yes! Somehow while concentrating so hard at doing nothing all day, I wind up knocking something off my to-do list! I was…More »
28. Chrysten E. Cunningham, DO
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 298-6701
Category:
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Neighbourhood: Hillcrest
I found Dr. Cunningham on Yelp and I have to agree with most of the reviewers. Dr. Cunningham was incredible. I like a doc that can be upfront and tell me what's up. I know I can be fairly careless with myself and sometimes go a bit longer than usual…More »
29. Empirehouse Urban Palate
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 688-9283
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Hillcrest
I'll have to come back....
Let me explain....Quickie drink....the BFF and I were looking for an epic HH. After seeing Empirehouse several times driving through my hood, I was really excited to finally get to check it out.
Our bellies were full, so…More »
30. Affinity Dental Hillcrest
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 291-8750
Category:
General Dentistry
Neighbourhood: Banker's Hill
Did I just get ripped off?
I left after my initial appointment feeling totally....taken advantage of. Now, I have always had great teeth that never required more than the standard cleaning. I found that a bit of negligence on my behalf has caused me…More »
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