1. Kensington Café
8.7
4141 Adams Ave (at Marlborough Ave), San Diego, CA
Café · Kensington · 61 tips and reviews
Angela Yen: Cutest neighborhood cafe! The Daniel or the Acai Bowl! Yum!
Vrutti Vyas: Awesome neighborhood cafe with warm and friendly staff! Variety of breakfast options ! Loved tree hugger scramble and the Sandy-Eggan! Thank
Christie Turner: The Spanish Revival scramble is the best! Soyriso, cheese, tomatoes, green onions and cilantro- yum!
2. Luce Bar & Kitchen
8.9
1959 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Bay Park · 23 tips and reviews
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.
Gemma: Mussels and tacos are great! Good service too and great cocktails.
Les Kollegian: I double dog dare you to get the mussels and carnitas tacos and not say "holy sh*tballs!!!" Seriously awesome.
3. Olympic Cafe
8.9
2340 University Ave, San Diego, CA
Greek Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews
Doug Gray: Half Olympic Salad satisfies. Great service, nice neighborhood place!
Sal: 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: The best service, AND great food!!
5. Cardamom
2977 Upas St (at 30th St), San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · North Park · 21 tips and reviews
Joelle Reeder: Fabulous croissants and breakfast, little hole in the wall-size neighborhood spot. We love. <3
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 Maurer: The Croissant Egg Sandwich is incredible!
7. Piatti
8.6
2182 Avenida de La Playa, La Jolla, CA
Italian Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews
Dana Allen: Neighborhood gem, great food & service. Cozy, vibrant atmosphere. Will keep coming back!
Hana S.: Nice food, friendly staff, and nice setting outside under a 60 years old berry tree.
Jeffrey Wallace: This place has the most amazing dip for their fresh bread! Read more.
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 Yabes: Come hungry! Their carne asada fries are bomb as well!
APES: charge a $0.50 fee if you use card.
11. Bronx Pizza
9.2
111 Washington St (btwn 1st & 3rd Ave), San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · Hillcrest · 136 tips and reviews
Courtyard 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 Hasan: Delicious! Got the pesto pizza with ricotta. Mmmmmm
Mark C: Love the special. Get 2 of your favs and a drink.
Daniel Geddis: Hidden neighborhood gem with a reat atmosphere!
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 Mejia: Great pastries, coffee and donuts on Saturdays.
The 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 Robbins: Get here early for happy hour, great tapas and sangria. $3 craft ales... Great atmosphere, music, vibe, service.
Rich: The fruit plate is awesome! It's not all melon like most places. Ours was kiwi, banana, apple, pear, blueberries, pineapple and watermelon.
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.
Shawn: Love the 99c sake special. Their veggie udon is fantastic. Also... seaweed salad is very good.
Lyn P: 50% when you order 3 sushi rolls. plus 99 cent sake with any beer purchase for you sake bomb lovers.