Kensington Coffee Company
Neighborhood: Kensington

4141 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

Teej T. writes: Hours are back to normal, and they've updated the furniture.  This is still a must-go to cafe.  And I need to get into a 12 step for those damn Tuscan Chicken Sandwiches.

Kensington Grill
Neighborhood: Kensington

4055 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

Abigail G. writes: As I sat there and coyly glanced over your menu... I tried to hide the fact that I already knew what I wanted from you...

then... as the dishes were brought out - it started...

I became enveloped in your creamy mac and cheese goodness... I couldn't…

The Tower Bar
Neighborhood: City Heights

4757 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92105

Ryan R. writes: I was so wasted..............

I was a hippie
I was a burnout
I was a dropout I was out of my head
I was a surfer
I had a skateboard
I was so heavy man, I lived on the strand
I was so wasted

PUNK ROCK WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! !!!

I had never been to the Tower…

Cafe Cabaret
Neighborhood: Normal Heights

3739 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

Teej T. writes: Nine times out of ten, you will find me here on a Sunday afternoon, grading papers, chatting with friends, or sipping Cafe Cabaret's excellent iced mochas.  The tables are a bit too small, but the Wi-Fi works well, and the atmosphere has a cute vibe.…

Mystic Mocha
Neighborhood: University Heights

2105 Mission Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

Teej T. writes: New favourite coffee shop, ever.

I ehar it's quite a hoppin' place on Sat/Sun mornings, but when I walked in, laptop in tow, giddy from just getting into PhD programs, and trying to attempt work for my classes on a Tuesday afternoon, it was blissfully…

Henry's Marketplace
Neighborhood: Clairemont

4439 Genesee Ave
San Diego, CA 92117

Christy R. writes: Here's a tip for you allergy sufferers: Henry's stocks local honey, which is a God-send for those of us prone to sleeping through our local farmers' markets.  For some reason, ingesting local pollens (through produce and honey) can significantly ease…

FRESH - an urban hair salon
Neighborhood: University Heights

1725 Monroe Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

Camden Y. writes: I needed a code red, all alert, emergency haircut after a disastrous clash of scissors and hair at supercuts at the beginning of the week. (No judging. I was broke, okay?) In my hour of need, I turned to yelp, which led me to Fresh.

I was desperately…

Costco

4649 Morena Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117

Denise L. writes: Coworker:  Want to go to lunch, my treat?
Me: Sure

As we're pulling into Costco... I ask "Why we stopping here?"  
"I gotta pick up my glasses."
We grab his new glasses and then he leads me through Costco were we had free samples for lunch.  Yes, he took…

Cal Coast Bicycles
Neighborhood: University Heights

3020 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

Allison H. writes: Cal Coast is like that guy friend you have that you love to death, but just can't date.  You want to date him, really, he's the greatest, he just doesn't have what you want.  Sorry, Cal Coast, I couldn't buy a bike from you!

Really friendly, low…

Sugar Ltd
Neighborhood: Normal Heights

3723 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

Jackie S. writes: It is a really cute boutique , it is small but you don't need alot of space for the great selection they do have plus its right around the block from me very convenient.

The Ould Sod
Neighborhood: Normal Heights

3373 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

meLissa R. writes: I'm probably not the first person to say this, but I absolutely HATE birthdays!  Ever since the day I was born, my birthdays have progressively gotten worse over the years.  Sure there have been some decent ones in the 25 years I've been alive, but…

Parkhouse Eatery
Neighborhood: University Heights

4574 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92116

Sean C. writes: "Bzzzzzz"... the poem... by Sean C.

Flies in the entryway.
Flies on the table.
Flies outside.
Flies inside.
Fucking flies on fries.
And flies in my eyes.
Flies eating Meatloaf  
Are flies in Paradise by the Dashboard Light.

I think the "foodie" flies come…

Soltan Banoo
Neighborhood: University Heights

4645 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92116

Bianca P. writes: Now 500 miles away in arguably the culinary capital of the Left Coast, I still dream of Soltan Banoo at night...or in the mid-morning, or every possible hour of every day. I love this place as fiercely as I love my own family, and indeed, I always…

South Bay Drive-In
Neighborhood: Nestor

2170 Coronado Ave
San Diego, CA 92154

Tiffany S. writes: I could bitch about the confusing layout, the recent increase in admission price, and the often less-than-stellar selection of flicks. But the South Bay Drive-In, much like the first guy to ever give me a hickey, still holds a special place in my…

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San Diego, CA 92184

Cedar T. writes: wikipedia,

i love you.

your friend,
cedar

Bristol Farms

8510 Genessee Ave
San Diego, CA 92122

Miss Josephine Z. writes: Bristol Farms carries Metro Mint.

HIGH-YA FIVE.

Choice of Mandarin

10645 Tierrasanta Blvd Ste F
San Diego, CA 92124

Lyn P. writes: I've been going here for over 20 years. Noly's review is spot on and is right about the regulars. We come back because of the great food and service. I've pretty much eaten everything on their menu - the items that keep me coming back are the…

Miami Grille

4545 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92122

Wilmar D. writes: Yeah, I suppose that if you're the only place for a few miles around to serve a media noche, I guess you're A-OK.  Also, Miami Grille sweet potato fries are honestly pretty baller.

Things that suck: everything else.

Service sucks, they actually charge…

Pampas Argentine Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Serra Mesa

8690 Aero Dr
San Diego, CA 92123

nova k. writes: Yo,

I came back from Buenos Aires (Go Boca!) and I was searching for the real deal. I came upon Pampas and the cute hostess working that day. I think her name was Ari or something like that. Anyway, she was like, the nicest and coolest person ever.…

Indigo Cafe
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

9353 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92123

Holly T. writes: Perfect lunchtime spot! I was at the nearby National University for a workshop that lasted two days, and fortunately one of the locals suggested walking here for lunch. The first day, I got a Chicken & Brie wrap, and it was one of the best wraps I'd…

Pho Hoacali Express
Neighborhood: Mira Mesa

9170 Mira Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92126

Kay N. writes: Ok I do feel entitled to write reviews for most of the pho restaurants that I've eaten at. A quick calculation and I must have consumed over 2000 bowls of pho. Next to Lucky Seafood this is a pretty damn good pho place. They got a nice fishbowl in…

Panera Bread

10751 Westview Parkway
San Diego, CA 92126

Marisol C. writes: If I didn't know anyone who worked here, I'd probably give them 3 stars...but since I do, I'll be nice :)

I'm not ashamed to say I visit chain restaurants...as long as the food doesn't make me throw up, they're good in my book.

After church, my dad…

Tapioca Heaven
Neighborhood: Mira Mesa

9225 Mira Mesa Blvd Ste 115
San Diego, CA 92126

Ben P. writes: 5 Stars = I wouldn't mind drinking here for the rest of my life.

My favorite boba spot!  Better than Green Tea House and the fast-food-style TapEx and Tea Station and Bobalicious, etc...  The place is small, the line can move slow, the food is just…

Pho Ca Dao
Neighborhood: Mira Mesa

8373 Mira Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92126

Bill P. writes: awesome Pho, extremely quick service with excellent quality make this my top choice for PHO!
I cant say too much more than that. when ever I feel a little cold coming on I head over to here for some good old chicken pho. This always makes me feel…

Beauty by Dolly

9550 Black Mountain Rd
Ste D
San Diego, CA 92126

Marisol C. writes: Went back here on 7-2-08:

Diya did my eyebrows this time. It still f*cking hurt. I guess
because I waited so long to get it done again.

As the saying goes- "No pain, no gain"

It was totally worth it :)

Green Tea House Cafe
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

4646 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92126

sam k. writes: I am writing this review high .. on sugar from my almond boba milk tea. I was told that Green Tea House Cafe used to be very happening. With DJs, breakdancers, and stuff. I don't doubt this. This place totally looks like it used to be hip. Used to.…

El Bizcocho

17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr
San Diego, CA 92128

Aaron H. writes: Unfortunately for this place, Gavin Hottie Kaysen is heading to the NYC to helm the kitchen at posh Upper East Side eatery Cafe Boulud. And, he deserves all the kudos he's been getting over the past several years. Not only was he chosen a Best Chef…

Citizen Video
Neighborhood: South Park

2207 Fern St.
San Diego, CA 92184

Freeshaw F. writes: Like interesting films that can test your intellect? Maybe you like horror films like Blacula or an indie film no one has ever heard of? Foreign is an option along with hard to find Japanese/Korean films. LGBT films are falling from the sky! Along…

Kung Food
Neighborhood: Banker's Hill

2949 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92184

puck f. writes: why is it closed AGAIN?!  damn kung food.

Arrivederci Restorante
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3845 4th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Miss Josephine Z. writes: Me:    Dad, have you ever been to Hillcrest? (I know he hasn't because he just moved here from Chicago.)
Dad: No, what is that?
Me: ::snickers malevolently:: They have some of the best restaurants in San Diego. Let's go eat some italian.
Dad: OK, Let's…

Hotel Solamar
Neighborhood: East Village, Gaslamp

435 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92184

Seong P. writes: I got to go to San Diego for my birthday.  I'd driven through on the way to Baja over the years but  had never actually hung out there so it seemed like a good time to go.  Plus, we wanted someplace warm with beaches.  

There were beaches but no sun…

Magpie Boutique and Gallery
Neighborhood: South Park

2205 Fern St
San Diego, CA 92184

Nick C. writes: It's small but everything in it is unique. It's where I got my favorite shirt and I only paid $15 for it.

I once asked a girl there if I could put up a flyer for a craft fair my work was having. She said it would be fine, but when I was walking by…

China Max
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

4698 Convoy Street
San Diego, CA 92111

Warren W. writes: So I'm lookin' at their menu, and I see General Tso's Chicken.  "Wow," I think to myself, "Don't see that too often out here!"  

I called them up, placed an order to go, and 10 minutes later I was picking it up.

Another 10 minutes, and I'm back in my…

Super Nail
Neighborhood: Rolando

6165 El Cajon Blvd
Ste J
San Diego, CA 92115

gertrude n. writes: First things first:  THEY HAVE GOLD CHANEL LOGOS for the ghetto fabulous like me!!!  soooo hot!!!

There's always a ton of SDSU students at Super Nails because of the proximity to the university (in the Vons shopping center).  However, the crowd is a…

Cafe Zia
Neighborhood: Rolando

6686 El Cajon Blvd Ste A
San Diego, CA 92115

Adam V. writes: For a long time now I've suspected that the owner of Cafe Zia is a witch. I don't know exactly why.  Probably because he's got David Blaine's demeanor, which is to say that he has a creepy-but-admirable "I can fly" sort of confidence. He has also got…

Wings & Things Restaurant

6717 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115

Ryan R. writes: Wing & Things = Pee out of your ass =(

Hair Drezzers On Fire
Neighborhood: Normal Heights

3463 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

Michael R. writes: Another haircut, and still 5 stars. So nothing new really, I just thought it was worth noting that I'm still happy after a second cut from Jen.

Also, their bathroom has over 30 mirrors. I like looking at myself and all, but watching myself pee is too…

I.C.E. Spa
Neighborhood: Kensington

4679 VIsta St
San Diego, CA 92116

CINDY K. writes: Situated in a quiet residential 'hood, easy to find just off Hwy 15, my galpal and I had the perfect afternoon of relaxation at Ice Spa.
I loved my masseuse, who was very communicative with me on how she should spend the 50min of my deep tissue…

Mariposa Ice Cream
Neighborhood: Normal Heights

3450 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

daeman c. writes: Did you know that Jerry Garcia is alive and well and making ice cream by hand in Normal Heights?  No?  Well, maybe he's not Jerry but Dick does crank out some of the best ice cream I've ever had.

The atmosphere screams hippie!  There's pictures of…