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Cafe 21 University Heights

Cafe 21 University Heights

Breakfast Spot$$$$
North Park, San Diego
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    Sarah A.
    "... some unique dishes (Tiramisu pancakes)"(3 Tips)
    Lanise R.
    "Get here early for happy hour, great tapas and sangria."(4 Tips)
    Sameer R.
    "Pesto chicken omelette"(4 Tips)
    Aliza C.
    "Their happy hour menu (tapas style) is my favorite and available 3-6 pm"(3 Tips)
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  • Sarah C.heart icon on user image
    Sarah ChoFebruary 2, 2013
    Food is excellent here whatever you get but if you are a fan of spicy, ask for their hot sauce which is a mind bending salsa-esque concoction that blows all other hot sauces out of the water. Ow oww!
  • Nedrra L.heart icon on user image
    Nedrra LanakilaNovember 29, 2015
    Wow. Just wow. A small venue, an impressive menu as well as alcoholic drink menu. Even had Gluten Free options! Everything was delicious. Definitely going back.
  • Sonya S.heart icon on user image
    Sonya SparksAugust 20, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing brunches. Love the chicken apricot crepes, the mixed platter, and the stuffed strawberry items on the menu. The owner is super nice and knows us; always asks how things were.
  • Sameer R.heart icon on user image
    Sameer RautJuly 4, 2016
    Pesto chicken omelette is good but you must try the Tiramisu pancakes. They are mind blowing!!
  • Richheart icon on user image
    RichJune 16, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The fruit plate is awesome! It's not all melon like most places. Ours was kiwi, banana, apple, pear, blueberries, pineapple and watermelon.
  • Sarah A.
    Sarah ArvizuFebruary 20, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The food is always so delicious, and worth the wait if there is one! Prices are reasonable too, considering they have some unique dishes (Tiramisu pancakes)
  • Melanie F.
    Melanie FletcherJanuary 30, 2013
    The dirty red chai is to DIE for. The shrimp corn cake benny is a must. The cast iron pancake is leaps & bounds away from your boring old pancake.
  • Rikki G.
    Rikki GonzalesAugust 23, 2013
    Happy hour everyday 3-6 PM! $4 tapas and on the 21st of every month during happy hour, your first glass of sangria is 21¢! Portobello mushroom fries<3
  • Song C.heart icon on user image
    Song ChoeMarch 18, 2019
    The duck pancakes were great and the borscht soup was stupendous! A little hectic but the staff were very accommodating!
  • Michael T
    Michael TJune 28, 2012
    Try the Veggie Cakes - A healthy mixture of brown rice, Red Peppers, zucchini topped with runny poached eggs on a bed of saffron cream.. Loved It
  • Shar
    SharSeptember 15, 2013
    Salmon omelette and tiramisu pancake. You won't regret it. Everything's organic, even their homemade hot sauce (cost extra though).
  • Roger M.heart icon on user image
    Roger MaFebruary 18, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Get their "adult" latte (organic Peruvian coffee with espresso, cream and vodka)
  • Vivian H.heart icon on user image
    Vivian HandysideMarch 31, 2015
    One of the best cafes in San Diego. Everything we ordered was amazing!! :)
  • Bug S.
    Bug SchroederSeptember 6, 2013
    If you can, get the romantic table under the ivy canopy- it's a private little getaway. The sangria a are so refreshing!
  • Anna
    AnnaMay 3, 2019
    Nice place, pate and chicken crepe were delicious, white sangria was also good.
  • H M.
    H MulherinJuly 24, 2013
    PLT was amazing, potato chips to die for. Great service. I'm definitely coming back here.
  • Jaime M.heart icon on user image
    Jaime MendozaMarch 28, 2014
    This place is amazingly tasty and awfully affordable... Spaghetti squash and shrimp plate is the best!
  • The Feast
    The FeastJune 14, 2011
    The cafe's expertly constructed meals (with Azerbaijani influences) and pretty plate presentations are unexpected for a neighborhood restaurant, which now has a new location downtown.
  • Lanise R.heart icon on user image
    Lanise RobbinsMay 13, 2014
    Get here early for happy hour, great tapas and sangria. $3 craft ales... Great atmosphere, music, vibe, service.
  • Mahaheart icon on user image
    MahaApril 16, 2017
    Food is soooo good, don't miss the chocolate cake yummy
  • Hillary H.heart icon on user image
    Hillary HandwergerDecember 9, 2016
    This place was great for breakfast/brunch. I had the savory dutch pancake. Fabulous
  • Art G.heart icon on user image
    Art GarciaAugust 13, 2018
    Such a great atmosphere in the outside seating but out of the sun with amazing food
  • Kim L.
    Kim LenociFebruary 20, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The staff is so friendly! Grilled eggplant is amazing (along with everything else on the menu)
  • Paul P.
    Paul PoppletonSeptember 2, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    The lamb sausage omelette never let's me down! The fried prosciutto is super tasty for a side.
  • Aliza C.heart icon on user image
    Aliza CarpioMarch 8, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Come for the happy hour menu-Love the short rib!
  • Omar S.
    Omar SanchezAugust 11, 2019
    Great place and ambience, with very good food... big plates...
  • Amber Y.
    Amber YooNovember 11, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the shrimp pesto sandwich. It's delicious!!! Crunchy, buttery bread, melted cheese, avocado and tomato... and of course shrimp and pesto!
  • Jonathan S.
    Jonathan SeamanNovember 15, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    If its breakfast... Everything is good... If its dinner... Everything is good. Take you pick!
  • Jeffrey L.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey LambkinFebruary 13, 2015
    Outdoor seating, great food, everything we had was excellent
  • Drew K.heart icon on user image
    Drew KroftFebruary 15, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Romantic ambience, Incredible service, delicious menu
  • Aliza C.heart icon on user image
    Aliza CarpioFebruary 16, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Their happy hour menu (tapas style) is my favorite and available 3-6 pm
  • Isabel P.
    Isabel PadronOctober 1, 2014
    Best breakfast and coffee and fruits in the world
  • Brea S.heart icon on user image
    Brea SimpsonAugust 28, 2018
    Lots of veggie options!
  • Aliza C.heart icon on user image
    Aliza CarpioMarch 26, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Their "Happiest Hour" starts at 3 pm (until 6 pm)
  • Amanda G.
    Amanda GarciaOctober 7, 2012
    Gorgeous atmosphere + fabulous brunch cocktails!
  • Chase R.
    Chase RichardsonSeptember 26, 2010
    Super friendly wait staff and great food. Pay close attention to the specials.
  • Eric E.
    Eric E.October 7, 2010
    The Normal Heights Stacker is the best beef and cheddar sandwich I have ever tasted in my life. So good it "compels" me to chew.
  • Meganheart icon on user image
    MeganOctober 22, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Filet mignon omelette with lots of mimosas. Mmm.
  • Francesca S.
    Francesca SomainiSeptember 6, 2014
    Viennese caramel coffee is a blast!
  • Wil E.
    Wil E-StyleJune 27, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Apple Cinnamon Pancakes highly recommended! Also potato pancakes are a great addition..
  • JP P.
    JP PohlmannMay 13, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The vegetarian skewars are amazing. Fresh, tasty, and filling. 2 thumbs WAY up
  • Felipe G.heart icon on user image
    Felipe GrimaldoJanuary 9, 2016
    Bloody Mary meal
  • Steven T.
    Steven ThompsonSeptember 6, 2010
    Good food but restaurant 101 says you don't put the paper towels to dry your hands after washing them on the back of the toilet. Please get a touchless paper towel dispencer ASAP!!!
  • Ryan D.
    Ryan DoctoleroNovember 12, 2013
    The Americanos are kinda watery. Thumbs down on who made my coffee.
  • Heather S.
    Heather SchoppleinJanuary 1, 2013
    Give yourself at least two hours to eat here...
  • Tiffany T.
    Tiffany ThomsonJanuary 16, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    for sides, the potato cakes are awesome!
  • Nuria S.
    Nuria SantamariaSeptember 24, 2011
    Best black forest pancakes!
  • Michael S.
    Michael SchunkMarch 25, 2010
    The tuna sandwich is amazing and healthy.
  • Mike D.
    Mike DinwiddieApril 30, 2010
    The Stuffed Chicken is Amazing!
  • Alik P.
    Alik PerakhJanuary 16, 2011
    Ask for the ajika.
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