Zumbar Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Sorrento Valley

10920 Roselle St
Ste 106
San Diego, CA 92121

Miss Josephine Z. writes: This lovely Friday morning, I was fixing for a latte. I remembered there is a Coffee shop that is less than a mile from my office. It's right next door to the "The Grill". "The Coffee Shop" sign outside was so simple, yet blunt. I climbed out of my…

Lei Lounge
Neighborhood: University Heights

4622 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92116

Roxanna K. writes: I normally hate the new tapas/small plates trend.  I love trying lots of different things, but I always feel like I get duped into spending too much on what are essentially dressed up snacks.  So we almost passed this place up after perusing the menu…

Park Manor Suites
Neighborhood: Banker's Hill

525 Spruce Street
San Diego, CA 92103

Nick R. writes: Definitely not the kind of place if you are looking for new everything and a completely sanitized experience. This place is made up of funky, almost hodgepodge vintage furniture and decor. Im pretty sure this used to be an apartment building long…

Hash House A Go Go
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3628 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Marisol C. writes: My daily breakfast routine consists of Skyflakes or Shrimp flavored Chips and some h2o-

but my sister and I attended church yesterday morning and she insisted I take her out for breakfast. And as I've said before- the brat
ALWAYS gets what she wants…

Shakespeare Pub & Grille
Neighborhood: Mission Hills

3701 India St
San Diego, CA 92103

ruggy j. writes: Every time I come here, I ask myself, "why don't I come around more often?"

I usually only come here for big soccer games, as it's far-and-away THE best place in all of San Diego to watch some European football. In fact, the place opens up at 6:00…

Gila Rut A Hair Salon
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

1010 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Rizza P. writes: I came here cause I was in becoming impulsive and I couldn't wait for my scheduled hair appointment I had at my other salon I normally go to.  Gila Rut, the new one in Chula Vista, is right by my house so i went. It was an okay experience. My cut…

Tapas Picasso Spanish Restaurante
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3923 4th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

ruggy j. writes: Sangria, sangria, sangria!

Outside of Ovaltine, I'd have to say that sangria is my favorite drink on the planet. That fine combo of red wine, lemon-lime soda and fruit just tickles my fancy every time. Picasso has a pretty interesting tier of pitcher…

Gulf Coast Grill

4130 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92103

Ruben L. writes: 3.75- I enjoyed it, but my wife was mixed, and her happiness is my happiness.

Comic Con was in town Friday, and going anywhere near downtown was not an option, so the wife and I elected to check out Gulf Coast Grill.  Whenever I ask my wife what she's…

Gelato Vero Caffe
Neighborhood: Mission Hills

3753 India St
San Diego, CA 92103

Matthew H. writes: Hey you, special guy... yeah, you look like you march to the beat of your own drum.   If you're looking to be nontraditional, or say, "bohemian", this is the hangout for YOU my friend.   The perfect place to have what one might  describe as a sui…

Barons Marketplace
Neighborhood: Midway

4001 W Point Loma Blvd
San Diego, CA 92110

Maggie G. writes: I like their cheese and the olive bar has really good tomato and mozzarella combo.
Barons is small but its in spitting distance of my apartment so I tend to run over to it for any last minute ingredient for dinner.
Their produce is also pretty bomb…

Harney Sushi
Neighborhood: Old Town

3964 Harney St
San Diego, CA 92110

Courtney W. writes: Me so horny!

Me so harney.

Miso Harney?

Yeah.

Savvy Hair Salon
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

123 W Washington St
San Diego, CA 92103

Eric C. writes: Just recently retired, I've had plenty of time on my hands to ponder life and other things.  Today was no different...I started my day started off like any other day...I woke up, brushed my teeth and stared in the mirror.  Damn, I was getting grayer…

Brians' American Eatery

1451 Washington St
San Diego, CA 92103

Tony N. writes: After another raucous evening at the Clubhouse, my fellow Yelpaholics decided we needed greasy spoon sustenance in order to alleviate the pains caused by our rigorous practices (read "We got pretty towed up and needed something to soak up the…

5 & A Dime

701 8th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

James C. writes: Props to  5 & A Dime store; Downtown San Diego needs more specialty boutiques to balance the number of clubs, restaurants, bars and hotels that line the city. Right now, the city model of establishments is lopsided.

Boutique and specialty clothing is…

Whiskey Girl
Neighborhood: East Village, Gaslamp

600 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Lauren S. writes: So back to that whole having flashbacks when you go somewhere you haven't been in years.  

I swore I'd been here before.  But never had I even heard of Whiskey Girl.  The moment I walked in the door, a wave of memories came flooding back, and I…

San Diego Public Library

820 E Street
San Diego, CA 92101

Edwin R. writes: When I was thinking about my 200th Yelp review, I wanted to review something with a few conditions worthy of such a monumental number.  I wanted the review to be about something historic, family friendly, generally free and most importantly deserving…

Min Sok Chon
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

4620 Convoy St
#C
San Diego, CA 92111

Tanya S. writes: Came here tonight for a randomly planned drinking event.  Ironically I was the token Korean out of ~15 people.  

Food was decent--you gotta try the spam kimchee bokum bap.  
The service was good and most of the waiters spoke pretty good English.  

So…

Krakatoa
Neighborhood: Golden Hill

1128 25th St
San Diego, CA 92102

ruggy j. writes: Krakatoa is exactly what coffee shop should be. It's clean, cozy, broken in and it has free wifi. They've also got great coffee, iced teas (blood orange pomegranate=YUM), smoothies and sandwiches. All of which are very, very good. Apparently, the…

Cilantro Live
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3807 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Snake Rattle and Roll P. writes: You have no idea how much this IS NOT my style.  It just isn't.  I love meat, I love dairy and I love cooked foods.  How exactly did I end up here then?  Simple.  I took my ass to the gym for the first time in like FOREVER today... and after my…

Museum of Photographic Arts
Neighborhood: Balboa Park

1649 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101

Edwin R. writes: Not bad, if you go on the Tuesdays that it is free (second tuesday of the month, for those keeping score.)

Otherwise, paying for this place will leave you pretty much disappointed.  Not that the photos are terrible nor is the space offensive.  But…

The Westin Gaslamp Quarter
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

910 Broadway Cir
San Diego, CA 92101

Bonnie Z M. writes: W was booked because of the invasion of the pot-bellied men wearing golf shirts (US Open) so I ended up at this hotel, which turned out to be a better location for me since I was alone in the evening.

Horton plaza is around the corner and the Gaslamp…

Laurel Restaurant
Neighborhood: Banker's Hill

505 Laurel St
San Diego, CA 92101

Matthew H. writes: Boy oh boy this place was fancy, chic decor and moody lighting... i won't knock too much off because of that bullshit though.

Gourmet dining is a different sort of experience from your every day fill up and go sort of place.   It's all about the…

San Diego Pier Cafe

885 W Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101

Vicky L. writes: Mmmm... Cute quaint little restaurant in Seaport Village standing over the water on stilts. They offer some really great entrees here.

I particularly like the grilled salmon coronado. During the summer times, they'll have sockeye or copper river for…

Pannikin Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

675 G Street
San Diego, CA 92101

Lety M. writes: Ill murder for great coffee!

Did i ever tell you that im a coffee freak, early in the morning one cup maybe a whole pot.  Then if its night a decaf is what i get.
When walking around Downtown i know all my coffee joints.  This being one of my…

Santa Fe Train Depot

1050 Kettner Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101

Kunney T. writes: I hate driving alone, so I asked my fellow yelpers if anyone wanted to go down to SD.  What I got was:
"You should take the train"
"maybe you should repost on the SD thread asking for a ride from the train station"
"rollerblade [down] in your biker…

JT's Pub & Grill
Neighborhood: Grantville

5821 Mission Gorge Rd
San Diego, CA 92120

Erin C. writes: my boss goes here every week.  when i was under age, i used to tell him i'm going to go with him when i turn 21, and he used to say "you can't hang out at my bar, only dirty old men go there."  which was ironic because he was calling himself.. well,…

The Adidas Originals Store
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

926 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

anthony b. writes: At the adidas Originals store, you can get all sorts of trendy wear and trinkets to match those fresh sneakers. On the weekends they usually have a dj spinning records, and if you become part of their friends and family e mail blast, you will find…

Saigon on Fifth
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3900 5th Ave
Suite120
San Diego, CA 92103

Destijl S. writes: I plead the fizzzzith!!!!! Saigon on Fizzzzith!!

So Earth Day Im rockin the Lakers jersey Bryant of course.. I decide to bike on out to Balboa Park to see all the people break out their one Bob Marley shirt and wear it just for that Earth Day…

Country Waffles

2323 Midway Dr
San Diego, CA 92110

Justin P. writes: This is a good breakfast place, especially if you are hung over and need some coffee and eggs to get ready to face the day.  The breakfast is great, I like the country potatoes a lot.  The lunch, from what I had, is awful.  Also, don't get the steak…

See's Candies
Neighborhood: Loma Portal

3751 Rosecrans St
San Diego, CA 92110

Denise L. writes: I says to Drunk Guy,  "What do you want for Valentimes Day?  Tequila?"

Nope, this time DG wanted candy, and not just any candy... Sees Candy.

Sees Candy is black and white decor, old ladies dressed like nurses,  gold broach stickers, and the smell of…

Casa Guadalajara
Neighborhood: Old Town

4105 Taylor St
San Diego, CA 92110

Dan D. writes: Real classic Mexican restaurant.  I used to go all the time since it was so close to USD's campus.  It's a real family style place but it's also a good spot for groups, on like birthdays and other events.  Everything is above par and they make a…

Ballast Point Brewing Company
Neighborhood: Linda Vista

5401 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92110

Lety M. writes: Super Lush to a Brewery Tour!

Thats right, yesterday I had the wonderful opportunity to get wasted mid day.  Early up from bed and off to work I go, then following a Toronado and Ritual Tavern Industry Brewery Tour.  

It started with a drink at…

Kobey's Swap Meet At the Sports Arena
Neighborhood: Midway

3500 Sports Arena Blvd
San Diego, CA 92110

Sarah S. writes: San Diego wouldn't be the same without Kobey's Swapmeet. I have been coming here since I was a kid and love it.

Cheap admission inot a flee market that sells everything from Real Estate and boats, to locally grown plants and produce. I always scour…

Santana's Mexican Grill
Neighborhood: Midway

3742 Midway Dr
San Diego, CA 92110

JC D. writes: Who thought we'd have to run an obstacle course to get to this place.

A little buzzed from our night festivities we hit the only open place we could think of.  We might have been going a little too fast, but thank god my friend drives better when he's…

The Wine Cabana
Neighborhood: Old Town

2539 Congress St
In Old Town
San Diego, CA 92110

Teej T. writes: The Wine Cabana was the site of my monthly hang out with Paul P. and Ms. G, and I must say I was delighted by the experience.

The cabana itself is rather incongruously placed in Old Town, about a block south of the main stretch, and next to a…

Nijiya Market
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

3860 Convoy St Ste 121
San Diego, CA 92111

Kenneth M. writes: Nijiya is rike the undelglound oliginal gangsta of Japanese-u Malkets in SD.  You gotta be rike homies with an Octopus Almy Commandel who dated a ninja's sister, who fought some samulaiis, who got stabbed by some lyukuans, while stearing an ainu's…

Dumpling Inn
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

4619 Convoy St
Ste F
San Diego, CA 92111

Lucy E. writes: Ladies and Gentlemen, it's official ---- the 3rd time is a charm.

I figured out the secret to Dumpling Inn.  Determined was an understatement for the state of mind Viola P and I put ourselves into as we sat outside this hole-in-the-wall, game face…