San Diego is full of so much good food and themed bars, don't just settle for the touristy places. Tried and true locations from locals (I used to be one!)
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Coffee
Brunch
Dinner
Dessert
Bars
Coffee
The best coffee roaster with the best view
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - Torrey Pines
I will make the drive just for their drinks
Rob’s Brewpoint
Brunch
Absolute MUST for brunch. Go early with a small party
Morning Glory
The best bagels I have ever had. Also get a cinammon sugar churro donut.
Nomad Donuts
Anything you could possibly want. Try the stuffed french toast!
Swami's Cafe North Park
SD STAPLE. Get a pancake flight with a side of potatoes.
Breakfast Republic
Get the giant french toast!
Great Maple
Dinner
One of the best places in Little Italy
Bencotto
Pizza on the beach, great vibes
Pizza Port Solana Beach
Best vegan ramen I've ever had, and the character buns are to die for!
Harumama Ramen + Sushi (Little Italy)
Listen, they started out in a gas station and I will fight someone over their fettucine alfredo
Rogers Pizzerolo Italian Grill - El Cajon, CA - 2990 Jamacha Rd Suite 102 ...
Go for the food, vibes, and taxidermy
Craft & Commerce
Yummy vegan food but also killer drinks if thats not your thing
KINDRED
Dessert
The name says it all!
Extraordinary Desserts
Massive ice cream sanwiches between cookies!
The Baked Bear
Hipster ice cream shop with unique flavors
Mutual Friend Ice Cream
Unique ice cream flavors, get the local exclusive flavor James Coffee!
Salt & Straw
Bars
Cocktail bar - must go during the christmas season especially.
Polite Provisions
Trailer park themed bar in downtown, play some Duck Hunt and grab a PBR and tater tots!
Trailer Park After Dark
Vibey bar that feels like a 70s basement but in a good way
Sycamore Den
Alien bar, with some light snacks but mostly just go for the drinks
