Kensington Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in San Diego.

1. Kensington Café

8.7
4141 Adams Ave (at Marlborough Ave), San Diego, CA
Café · Kensington · 61 tips and reviews

Angela Y.Angela Yen: Cutest neighborhood cafe! The Daniel or the Acai Bowl! Yum!

Vrutti V.Vrutti Vyas: Awesome neighborhood cafe with warm and friendly staff! Variety of breakfast options ! Loved tree hugger scramble and the Sandy-Eggan! Thank

Christie T.Christie Turner: The Spanish Revival scramble is the best! Soyriso, cheese, tomatoes, green onions and cilantro- yum!

Luce Bar & Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in San Diego.

2. Luce Bar & Kitchen

8.9
1959 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Bay Park · 23 tips and reviews

Scott R.Scott R.: great Bay Park neighborhood place with a cozy vibe and fantastic draft beers! I mean Ayinger Celebrator Dopplebock, Houblon Chouffe Belgian IPA & Rince Cochon Belgian Strong Pale Ale?! Woof! Go. Now.

GemmaGemma: Mussels and tacos are great! Good service too and great cocktails.

Les K.Les Kollegian: I double dog dare you to get the mussels and carnitas tacos and not say "holy sh*tballs!!!" Seriously awesome.

Olympic Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in San Diego.

3. Olympic Cafe

8.9
2340 University Ave, San Diego, CA
Greek Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Doug G.Doug Gray: Half Olympic Salad satisfies. Great service, nice neighborhood place!

SalSal: It is delicious and a little bit cheaper than other places. Try the spinach and feta scramble with hash browns and pita bread. I love the atmosphere of Greece here

Countess M.Countess M: The best service, AND great food!!

Red House Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in San Diego.

4. Red House Pizza

7.6
4615 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · University Heights · 22 tips and reviews

Anthony K.Anthony K.: cindy is simply amazing. beautiful & loving energy that she puts into all of her food. great deals on monday & tuesday: 30% off all food & beverages. my neighborhood spot. <3

Nancy S.Nancy Stroud: Great neighborhood gem. Pizza was delicious, staff was very friendly and attentive. Good place!

Dora G.Dora Guillen: Great pizza order Aloha pizza w jalapeños!

Cardamom is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in San Diego.

5. Cardamom

2977 Upas St (at 30th St), San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · North Park · 21 tips and reviews

Joelle R.Joelle Reeder: Fabulous croissants and breakfast, little hole in the wall-size neighborhood spot. We love. <3

Dennis R.Dennis Reagan: Pastries are scrumptious! We tried a cinnamon roll and a chocolate croissant, both of which were huge and excellent. The service was great!

Mark M.Mark Maurer: The Croissant Egg Sandwich is incredible!

Taco Rey Taco Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in San Diego.

6. Taco Rey Taco Shop

8.1
1870 4th Ave (at Fir St), San Diego, CA
Taco Restaurant · Park West · 24 tips and reviews

Melonie G.Melonie Gallegos: You must try this hidden neighborhood gem. Outdoor seating only.

Justin O.Justin O'Neill: Vegetarians, ask for the California burrito with beans instead of meat. Delicious!

Wine H.Wine Harlots: Awesome carne asada tacos.

Piatti is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in San Diego.

7. Piatti

8.6
2182 Avenida de La Playa, La Jolla, CA
Italian Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews

Dana A.Dana Allen: Neighborhood gem, great food & service. Cozy, vibrant atmosphere. Will keep coming back!

Hana S.Hana S.: Nice food, friendly staff, and nice setting outside under a 60 years old berry tree.

Jeffrey W.Jeffrey Wallace: This place has the most amazing dip for their fresh bread! Read more.

El Patron Traditional Mexican Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in San Diego.

8. El Patron Traditional Mexican Grill

8.4
9460 Mira Mesa Blvd #H (at Westview Pkwy), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mira Mesa · 32 tips and reviews

Arthur M.Arthur Mitchell: Neighborhood gem! Excellent Taco shop. Extremely extensive menu (Carne, Pollo, Puerco, Pescado) that is cooked to perfection. Way above average cervaza selection for a small taco shoppe.

Kevin Y.Kevin Yabes: Come hungry! Their carne asada fries are bomb as well!

APESAPES: charge a $0.50 fee if you use card.

To The Point Cafe & Eatery is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in San Diego.

9. To The Point Cafe & Eatery

4161 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · Point Loma Heights · 26 tips and reviews

Slightly StoopidSlightly Stoopid: When The Point opened it was a cool neighborhood place with great coffee and a nice staff. Now, it has become a stuck-up cafe. $3 for a small coffee is not how its done in the 92107! Try Java Jungle!

Lindsay S.Lindsay Shearer: Any of the Benedict's rock my world :)

Nathan F.Nathan Falco: Everything is so good!

Bistro Pazzo is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in San Diego.

10. Bistro Pazzo

8.4
7930 Ivanhoe Ave, La Jolla, CA
Italian Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

L K.L K: Tasty everything. Nice Italian neighborhood place. Easy dinner.

L K.L K: Reasonably priced Italian dinner. Nice neighborhood spot! Friendly.

Juanjo P.Juanjo Prado: The calamari and the spaghetti alla bolognese were amazing! My wifa had the meatballs and she loved them too.

Bronx Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in San Diego.

11. Bronx Pizza

9.2
111 Washington St (btwn 1st & 3rd Ave), San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · Hillcrest · 136 tips and reviews

Courtyard San DiegoCourtyard San Diego: Want an authentic New York thin crust pizza? With its down to earth neighborhood feel coming straight from NY, Bronx is the place to go! Grab a slice of whitestone, pesto or sausage deluxe! Cash only!

Jeiran H.Jeiran Hasan: Delicious! Got the pesto pizza with ricotta. Mmmmmm

Mark C.Mark C: Love the special. Get 2 of your favs and a drink.

Station Tavern & Burgers is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in San Diego.

12. Station Tavern & Burgers

8.5
2204 Fern St (at Ivy St), San Diego, CA
Bar · South Park · 112 tips and reviews

Paul S.Paul Smith: Such a great neighborhood place. Great burgers, inexpensive, good cocktails. Pet friendly.

Danielle T.Danielle T: Awesome place! Try the tots

Doug H.Doug Harrington: Black bean burger w/ avacado. Awesome...

Kettle & Stone Coffee and Tea is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in San Diego.

13. Kettle & Stone Coffee and Tea

7.4
1621 W Lewis St (Palmetto), San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission Hills · 6 tips and reviews

Daniel G.Daniel Geddis: Hidden neighborhood gem with a reat atmosphere!

Debbie C.Debbie Chialtas: This charming shop is truly a hidden San Diego gem. If you're tired of hipster cafes but still want an excellent flat white, definitely come here. They also carry high quality, handmade gifts. Love!

Dora M.Dora Mejia: Great pastries, coffee and donuts on Saturdays.

Cafe 21 University Heights is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in San Diego.

14. Cafe 21 University Heights

8.7
2736 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · North Park · 51 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: 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.Lanise Robbins: Get here early for happy hour, great tapas and sangria. $3 craft ales... Great atmosphere, music, vibe, service.

RichRich: The fruit plate is awesome! It's not all melon like most places. Ours was kiwi, banana, apple, pear, blueberries, pineapple and watermelon.

Eda Mami (Tierrasanta) is one of The 15 Best Places for Neighborhood Spot in San Diego.

15. Eda Mami (Tierrasanta)

8.2
5950 Santo Rd, San Diego, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Tierrasanta · 21 tips and reviews

Joy M.Joy Morganne: There's a special menu where you buy three rolls, bill total 50% off. Free edamame. 99c sake with the purchase of Sapporo. Sit at bar, watch chefs. Cosy neighborhood place tucked in a strip mall. Rad.

ShawnShawn: Love the 99c sake special. Their veggie udon is fantastic. Also... seaweed salad is very good.

Lyn P.Lyn P: 50% when you order 3 sushi rolls. plus 99 cent sake with any beer purchase for you sake bomb lovers.