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 1. Mr. Frostie

1470 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 274-9977

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhood: Pacific Beach

5.0 star rating
  7/5/2011

Mr. Frostie has been here forever if you haven't had a chance to sample out what they have to offer, you are missing out.  They, hands down, provide the local PB families and friends an opportunity to have tasty sweet treats for a normal price and in…More »

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 2. Lolitas Mexican

202 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 269-6055

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: East Village

5.0 star rating
  5/17/2011

If you are looking for a hot spot before baseball games or after an evening of drinking or for anytime at all, Lolita's is the spot to be.  There extensive menu can cater to anyone, from extremely picky to those who like to venture out.  If you get…More »

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 3. Cotija's Mexican Grill

1092 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-1241

Categories: Mexican, Seafood

Neighbourhood: Pacific Beach

5.0 star rating
  7/13/2010

I have mentioned in other posts that I am a Mexican food lover, but Cotijas is the winner of my heart when it comes to the simple and easy bean and cheese burrito plus salsa bar.  The balance between the cheese and beans is wonderful, it comes out…More »

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 4. The Big Squeeze

1826 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 273-1001

Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Pacific Beach

5.0 star rating
  4/2/2011

This has to be the best place in all of San Diego to get an Acai bowl, whether it be breakfast or lunch.  They give you options to use ether Soy or Apple juice when making it; however, they provide you with a variety of fruit to add in or omit.…More »

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 5. Rockie's Frozen Yogurt

7612 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 268-0991

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhood: Clairemont

5.0 star rating
  5/17/2011

I am a huge fan of Rockie's ever since I was in college.  Conveniently located near USD and Mesa College, Rockie's gives you a variety of frozen yogurt, coffee, smoothies and treats to try.  It is addicting, so if you have problems with addition, be…More »

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 6. La Playa Taco Shop

3973 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-7405

Category: Mexican

5.0 star rating
  5/31/2011

I have heard from several different people that this place is the jam and I need to try it.  I have lived here for 10 years and have yet to try this place, so this weekend was the time and place for this to happen.

We were walking to meet friends on…More »

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 7. Ichiban P B

1441 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 270-5755

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

Neighbourhood: Pacific Beach

5.0 star rating
  6/7/2010

I am a huge fan of Ichiban in Pacific Beach.  They always have been so incredibly nice and welcoming once you walk in the door.  The walk-up and order option gives you the sense of quickness, but does not lack in quality.  Everything they make is…More »

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 8. Boudin Sourdough Bakery & Cafe

7007 Friars Rd
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 683-3962

Categories: Sandwiches, Bakeries, Soup

Neighbourhood: Linda Vista

4.0 star rating
  8/17/2011

I've been to this Boudin a few different times and I have never had a problem with it whatsoever.  Their service is quick and helpful - their staff seems to know what they are talking about and can provide you with details should you want to know…More »

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 9. Ciro's Pizzeria & Beerhouse

967 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 483-4624

Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Pacific Beach

4.0 star rating
  7/5/2011

I'm a big fan of the new Ciro's at the Beach.  They did a great job with the space provided to make it more open, lit and welcoming to the public.  The concept of redoing the front to provide an outside sitting area is great, but you also have the…More »

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 10. Hoboken Pizza & Beer Joint

1459 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 270-7766

Categories: Pizza, Italian

Neighbourhood: Pacific Beach

4.0 star rating
  7/13/2010

Hoboken is a great place if you want to grab a slice for dinner or have a wedding reception (because yes my friends, I have seen an actual wedding reception here, they were having a blast drinking beer while the kids ate pizza).  

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 11. Chipotle

500 Del Monte Ctr
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 641-9353

Categories: Fast Food, Mexican

4.0 star rating
  3/30/2011

In all honesty, considering it's part of the McDonald's family, they did an great job with this concept.  The speed is good but the quality is not compromised.  You get a variety of options  and whether you want meat or veggies you can choose.  They…More »

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 12. Dirty Del's

499 10th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 677-3789

Categories: Sports Bars, Restaurants

Neighbourhood: East Village

4.0 star rating
  6/10/2011

Dirty Del's is a great little venue providing cheap drinks and quality sandwiches.  I have been coming here for a few years now and I haven't been disappointed yet.  The menu offers you a variety of sandwiches, small & large, that satisfy a number of…More »

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 13. Einstein Bros Bagels

1006 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-6514

Category: Bagels

Neighbourhood: Carlsbad

4.0 star rating
  8/7/2011

This Einstein's is like a well oiled machine in comparison to the one by our house.  We came here for the first time yesterday and we were in quite the hurry to get on the road to LA, but needed some substance for breakfast.  We arrived and I was…More »

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 14. McDonald's

4711 Mission Bay Dr
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 483-5003

Categories: Burgers, Fast Food

Neighbourhood: Pacific Beach

3.0 star rating
  8/7/2011

I don't hate this place, but I don't find it the most amazing McDonald's I have ever been to either.  I think it's primarily the location which gives it it's downfall - located directly by the freeway entrance, industrial like buildings, bridge where…More »

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 15. Cotijas Mexican Food

7695 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 463-1643

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Lemon Grove

3.0 star rating
  7/27/2011

I started in a new area for work (Lemon Grove - LG) and while I started becoming more familiar with my area, I got excited because I saw that I had another Cotija's by me (we have one by our house).  Now, I hadn't had a chance to try it until and it…More »

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 16. Valentine's Mexican Food

842 Market St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 234-8256

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: East Village

3.0 star rating
  7/13/2010

When it comes to Mexican food, I have had a wide array and I have family that know what's up in this category.  I have walked past this place numerous times and have yet to try it.  Last week I decided it was time and tried a traditional bean and…More »

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 17. L & L Hawaiian Barbecue

342 Euclid Ave
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 264-1888

Categories: Hawaiian, Caterers

Neighbourhood: Lincoln Park

3.0 star rating
  7/14/2011

I ate at this L&L for the first time yesterday and I thought I had sworn off L&L forever after a bad experience 5 years ago.  I know it's quite dramatic, but seriously it was bad.  I went with a coworker to grab a beer after work and a snack.  We…More »

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 18. Einstein Bros Bagels

1772 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 272-9321

Categories: Sandwiches, Bagels

Neighbourhood: Pacific Beach

3.0 star rating
  5/22/2011

Now I give Einstein's Bros Bagels a 3rd star primarily because I like their bagels 100% more than Brueggers, but I wish their service was quicker or less aggrevating.  I keep coming here because it is close to my house, convenient and decently…More »

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 19. Taco Surf Taco Shop

4657 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 272-3877

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Pacific Beach

2.0 star rating
  6/10/2011

I have been going to Taco Surf for years now, and the breakfast burrito has always been my go to maneuver.  You can't go wrong with creating your own tasty burrito for $6.  Hash browns as an option?  Yes please, extra crispy.  Chips and salsa as an…More »

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 20. Jack in the Box

1047 Sweetwater Rd
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 464-0705

Categories: Burgers, Fast Food

Neighbourhood: Lomita

2.0 star rating
  8/18/2011

If you thoroughly enjoying hanging out in a drive through with no escape lane, this is your jam I tell you.  Regardless of what time of day it is, it doesn't make a difference whatsoever.  The staff isn't too friendly and the vibe this place puts off…More »

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 21. Sarita Mexican Food

9906 Campo Rd
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 589-0146

Category: Mexican

4.0 star rating
  8/18/2011

Now for being completely unfamiliar with an area of town and not knowing what to enjoy for lunch, I am extremely thankful I stumbled across Saritas.  There is another mexican place right off the 94 which grabs your attention first, but as I was…More »

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 22. Brooklyn Bagel & Bialy

1000 Island Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 546-7610

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Bagels

Neighbourhood: East Village

2.0 star rating
  8/18/2011

I've driven past this place about a million times, thinking I should try it, but not having time or caring enough to stop.  Now I know why.  I was starving Wednesday morning and need a filling breakfast before I started my busy day.  I swung by this…More »

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 23. Graeter's Confectnry

2376 Ferguson Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 451-1484

Categories: Candy Stores, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhood: Westwood

5.0 star rating
  9/4/2011

My parents have been raving about Graeter's Ice Cream for the longest time because they come visit Cincinnati often to visit the grandparents, aunts, etc.  My father grew up here and this location was where he has gone for the past 40 years.  They…More »

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 24. Subway

689 Sweetwater Rd
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 461-4740

Category: Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Lomita

3.0 star rating
  9/16/2011

I'm not really a fan of Subway whatsoever, but if there is one thing the Sweetwater Road in Spring Valley LACKS is place to have lunch during the week.  I haven't been able to find anything remotely good, so settling for Subway is my only option.  I…More »

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 25. Wingstop

6969 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 465-1500

Category: Chicken Wings

Neighbourhood: Lemon Grove

4.0 star rating
  9/16/2011

Having never been to Wing Stop before and a coworker telling me that I should check it out, last week was the day for me to encounter that which is the Wing Stop.  It's conveniently located in the heart of Lemon Grove before the College area, so it…More »

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 26. Elite Buffet

7014 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 668-9219

Categories: Chinese, Buffets

Neighbourhood: Lemon Grove

4.0 star rating
  9/16/2011

Now I am not going to say this place is the cat's pajamas or anything because we all know standard buffets and how they work with mass food production on a day-to-day basis; however, I will say, for a standard buffet in a strip mall in the middle of…More »

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 27. Skyline Chili

254 E 4th St
Cincinnati, OH 45950
(513) 241-4848

Category: Fast Food

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  9/19/2011

I must say I had a great time mowing down some Skyline at this location.  I'm not sure if it's because I was in town visiting and having it straight from the source is the cat's pajamas or if it was because it was Labor Day and I was in the mood for…More »

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 28. Peet's Coffee & Tea

655 14th St.
San Diego, CA 92101

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: East Village

2.0 star rating
  10/7/2011

I wish I could like this place.  It's so incredibly convenient for me across the board, but their coffee/lattes/etc are terrible.  I have tried several different items and everyone of them lacks flavor/pizzazz/you name it, it's not there.  I tried…More »

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 29. In-N-Out Burger

2910 Damon Ave
Pacific Beach, CA 92109
(800) 786-1000

Categories: Burgers, Fast Food

Neighbourhood: Pacific Beach

4.0 star rating
  10/7/2011

Can't go wrong with an In n Out.  You know what you are going to get and you know you are going to get it quickly.  They have such an intriguing system going on behind the register, it's crazy.  The way everyone moves to pump out burgers and fries…More »

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 30. Johnny V

945 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 274-4833

Categories: Bars, American (New)

Neighbourhood: Pacific Beach

4.0 star rating
  10/9/2011

Now if you are looking for the prime location of where douche bags collide, Johnny V's would be the location, but if you plan accordingly, you can hit up the best happy hour at the beach before those "tools" get their tan on and gel in.  I would say…More »

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 31. Subway

6971 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 697-2710

Category: Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Lemon Grove

4.0 star rating
  10/12/2011 First to Review

I think this location is either brand new or newly renovated because it is exceptionally clean, large space with new furniture, and seems well kept in comparison to other Subways around town.  I was greeted by two different staff members upon walking…More »

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 32. Dee's Newbreak Coffee & Cafe

690 1st Ave
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 269-0580
4.0 star rating
  10/13/2011

I tried this new place out this week and I must say it's definitely an upgrade from the previous spot.  The warmth the cafe gives off once you walk in the door is far more welcoming than most.  You are greeted by the barista and from there you…More »

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 33. Skyline Chili

6485 Harrison Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 598-9798

Category: Fast Food

5.0 star rating
  10/13/2011

If you are from, related to or have ever been to Cincinnati, then you know that you have to have Skyline and you know you will love it.  There is no question about that.  Skyline is a local favorite providing you with 3/4/5 way chili in a variety of…More »

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 34. Izzy's

612 Main St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-6246

Category: Delis

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  10/13/2011

Izzy's is a local favorite that provides you with the giant sandwich that everyone knows they love.  It's a New York style deli located downtown Cincinnati, close to a number of local businesses and corporate buildings.  They have all the main stays,…More »

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 35. Giorgino's

1237 28th St
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 234-9141

Categories: Delis, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Golden Hill

5.0 star rating
  10/18/2011

I'm a sucker for a cheesesteak - I know it's sad, but it happens to be a weakness of mine, especially if I haven't had one in a while and someone mentions it.  With that being said, I have been reading up on Yelp for the go-to spot for cheesesteaks…More »

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 36. The Sunshine Saloon

5028 Newport Ave
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 222-0722

Category: Bars

Neighbourhoods: Point Loma, Ocean Beach

3.0 star rating
  10/18/2011

This place doesn't win me over.  I don't hate it, but it doesn't wow me when I walk through the door.  It is definitely the mainstay for tourists who frequent Ocean Beach and other foreigners who are staying in the local hostels.  It's a giant…More »

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 37. Honey's Bistro & Bakery

632 S Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 942-5433

Categories: Bakeries, American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Encinitas

4.0 star rating
  10/18/2011

Honey's is a small cafe hidden in Encinitas that I don't want anyone to know about because their breakfast and coffee is that good that I don't want it to get uber busy and then be inaccessible.  I don't live in the Encinitas area, but I do know that…More »

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 38. The Silver Fox

1833 Garnet Ave.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 270-1343

Category: Pool Halls

Neighbourhood: Pacific Beach

3.0 star rating
  10/18/2011

This is definitely that "local dive" that everyone wants, but only certain parts of town get.  If you haven't been here before, it's a 100% experience.  There is typically the local douches that are out and about to tie one on, but you (without a…More »

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 39. Mignon Pho + Grill

3860 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-0669

Category: Vietnamese

Neighbourhood: Kearny Mesa

4.0 star rating
  10/19/2011

I'm a big fan of this place.  Their pho is giant with great flavor and when you choose whatever protein you desire, they don't mess around with the portion size.  It's quite awesome in that respect.  The place itself has a large seating area that can…More »

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 40. Chupa Cabras Taqueria

978 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 750-2342

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Pacific Beach

5.0 star rating
  11/6/2011

Chupa Cabras is a new mexican place located on Garnet in Pacific Beach.  You may not notice it right away because that location has changed hands about a million times, but I REALLY hope this spot stays because it definitely is the best thing that…More »

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